Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-14

LarEest Gathering of Society Was the
flowing AssocintiOn Dnmcc.

Largest Gathering of Society Was the
Rowing Association Dance.
The event OF the week that called forth
the largest gathering was the dance given
Wednesday evening at Royal Arcanum hall
by the Council Bluffs Rowing association.
1t was gotten up in an entirely impromptu
manner, no invitations being issued. This
club has an enviable reputation for its
thoroughly enjoyable parties and it goes
without saying that this was no exception.
The hall was gaily decorated with flags. The
number of exceptionally handsome gowa,
worn by the women made the affair a de-
light to the eyes. Whaley's augmented or
chestra furnished most enticing music.
Among the out of town guests were Miss
Price of Chicago, Miss Helen Peck of Omaha
and Miss England of Oskaloosa. The COM
mittee in charge consisted of Messrs. F. d.
Empkie, II. u. Haas and w. l.. Douglass.
In honor of the S5th birthday of her
mother, Mrs. Peake, Mrs. d. j. Rockwell en-
tertained on Tuesday afternoon in a charm
ing manner. The guests numbered about
thirty and were all old time friends of Mrs.
Peake, who formerly resided here. The
afternoon was pleasantly spent in remin-
iScences and renewing old acquaintance.
The house was fragrant with flowers pre-
scented to her by her many friends. Daintiest
of refreshments were served.
Mrs. Nate Williams of Stutsman street
entertained a number of friends at a de-
lightfully informal masquerade on Monday
evening.
The Hamilton Whist club was entertained
Tuesday by Mrs. Maurer and Mrs. Cum
mings at the home of the latter. The next
meeting will be at the residence of Mrs.
Lougee, Mrs. Shugart and Mrs. Lougee be-
ing the hostesses.
The Women's Whist club was entertained
charmingly by Mrs. B.. F. Montgomery on
Friday afternoon.
Mrs. Douglas n. Graves entertained the
women Of st. Paul's church nest delight
fully at a tea on Wednesday afternoon. The
next meeting will be on May "a at the home
Of Mrs. /. NJ. Treynor.
Mrs. Montgomery entertained informally
at whist Thursday night.
The Musical Auxiliary OF the Council
Bluffs Woman's club will meet next
Wednesday afternoon at the club rooms for
the regular musicale.
Mrs. c.. p. Sheppard gave a very pretty
coffee" Wednesday afternoon in honor of
Mrs. E. p. Ellis, who moves to Omaha this
week.
The members of Calanthe assembly gave
a pleasant surprise party Wednesday after
mum dL Nv nail III HOluI Vi ME. d. u
Smith, supreme deputy chancellor, who has
removed from this city to Woodbine, la.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawson of Third avenue
are entertaining Mrs. avs CT Deadwood,
S. d.
Mrs. Vincent and Mrs, Freeland Of Onawa
were visitors in the city during the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Warren have moved
from South First street to 729 Washington
avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Letson have moved
from the Bancroft terrace flats to 625 Fifth
avenue.
Mrs. James Williams of Avenue B is en-
tertaining her sister, Mrs. Thomas Wood
stock of Carroll, Ia.
Mrs. C. ], Messmore of Sioux City is
visiting her son, Mr.. H. A.. Messmore, and
family.
M. and Mrs. Butler of Woodbine were
the guests the past week of Mrs. Buffers
mother, Mrs. Willis.
M. Martin Miller of Chicago was the
guest the past week of Mrs. Victor r.
Bender. Mr.. Miller has just returned from
Skagway and other points in Alaska.
Mrs. f. e. Sellers and daughter are visit
ing relatives in Harlan, la.
Miss Romans is expected to arrive from
New York this morning on a visit to Miss
Montgomery.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. n. Cassidy, jr,, left on
Wednesday for a trip to Chicago and st.
Louis.
Mrs. A.. II. Carter and daughter are visit
ing relatives in Blue Mound, Ill.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Whitelaw entertained tho
past week Mr., Whitelaw's uncle, Mr.. w.
Shaw of Audubon.
Mrs. C. A.. Simpson and daughter Wayne
left Tuesday for Seattle, Wash, to join Mr..
Simpson.
Rev. DR.. Eaton and wife of Des Moines
were the guests last week of Mr.. and Mrs.
II. w. Tilton on Fifth avenue.
Mrs. 7. Woolsey is entertaining her sister,
Mrs, N. p. Niles, of Sioux City.
Miss Estelle Little OF Pennsylvania, who
Is making an extended visit with her brother,
M. Newton NJ. Little, is visiting for a few
days in Henderson, la,
M. and Mrs. Livingston are visiting In
Fairfield, la.
Mr. Roland Spencer returned Monday from
a visit in Kansas City and Des Moines.
Mrs. Anna Hess visited last week with
friends in Topeka, Kas.
Mrs. j. Il. Hollenbeck and daughter, Miss
Faye, have returned from their winters So
journ in California, both being much inn
proved in health.
Mrs. A. ]. Henderson and daughter left
Monday for a two weeks visit with rela,
tives and friends in Missouri.
Mrs. S. Farnsworth and daughters re,
turned Tuesday from California, where they
spent the winter, and the family is now >,
home in its residence on South Eighth street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Slyter of Washington ave-
nue. are enjoying a visit from her daugh-
ter, Mrs, I. p. Treynor of Sioux City.
Miss Gertrude Slyter, who has been visit
ing relatives in Sioux City, returned home
Monday.
Miss Ethyl Thomas had as her guest this
week Miss England, a teacher at the Glen
wood institute.
Miss Mabel Thompson entertained Monday
afternoon the members of st. Agnes guild
of St. Pauls Episcopal church.
Mrs. w. S. Barnes is visiting at her old
home in Gettysburg, Pa,
Mr.. Charles Bartlett OF Maxwell, Ia, is
the guest of his aunt. Mrs. A. E. Colburn.
Mrs. Robinson aud daughters OF Willow