Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-28
Entertainments of the week.

Entertainments of the week.
Mrs. II. +. Cady entertained a few friends
at cards on Thursday in honor Of Miss
White.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Mcwhorter entertained
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Burt at box party on
Thursday evening.
Mrs. c. Bevan Oldneld entertained at
O'Clock tea last Friday in honor Of her
guest Miss Taylor OF Chicago.
Mrs Krkendan gave a small Kensington
on Tuesday in honor OF her guests, Mrs c.
b. Hochstetter and Miss Christie of Kansas
City
A very enjoyable surprise party was given
to Miss Florence Stemm Wednesday even
ing. Music and games formed the diver
sons. Refreshments were served at IL
o'clock.
Mrs. G. l.. Harris entertained between the
hours OF and Monday afternoon. The
decorations consisted Of red roses and car
nations. About thirty-fye women were
present.
Miss Mabel Nelson entertained a number
OF her friends at her home last Monday
evening in honor of her 18th birthday. After
various amuscments had been INDUCED in
dainty refreshments were served.
Miss Gown entertained at supper last
Wednesday, On which occasion a most en-
joyable ride formed part of the evenings
pleasure devised for her guests by the
charming hostess. The party was matron-
lied by Mrs. Gown.
The T. Il. d. club and friends were en-
tertained by the Misses Hammond and
Shields at their home last Wednesday even
ing, on which occasion dancing, literary
games and music helped to make the even
ing most enjoyable one.
Mrs. T. a. Thompson gave a very pretty
thirty-three party at her apartments at the
Sherman last Wednesday afternoon. The
color scheme of red and white was beauti-
fully carried out in every detail. Prizes
were won by Mesdames Barker, Touzalin,
Okinpaugh and Emmnger.
Rev. NJ. NJ. Bronsgeest, S. j., of St. Johns
church, gave the boys of the Acolytical So
ciety Of that parish an outing last Thurs
day. The day was spent at McArdfes grove,
west Of the city, and turned out to be an
event of unusual enjoyment for the boys and
their friends from Creighton college
Tuesday afternoon Mrs. George H. Kelly
entertained some sixty of her friends at
cards and other games. The rooms were
beautifully decorated with roses and carna
tions. At cards Mrs Hollinger won first
and Mrs. Leese second prize. In a guessing
contest Mrs. Frank Martin won first and
Mrs. Oscar A. Scott second prize.
A number of their friends surprised Mr..
and Mrs AL Powell on Friday evening at
their home in honor of Mrs. Powell's birth
day. The game of high five was thoroughly
enjoyed by all present and prizes were
awarded as follows: First prizes. Mrs AL
len and Mr.. Al Powell; second, Miss Rose
Allen; BOBBY, Mr.. Rocheford
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Pickreman gave
reception last Thursday in honor of Mr. and
Mrs. John Gropper, who are on their way
to their new home in California. A very en-
joyable afternoon and evening were spent
by all present, and before separating for
their home delicious supper was served.
Many good wishes accompanied Mr. and Mrs.
Gropper to their future home.
One of the most unique Kensingtons of the
season was given by Mrs Marian F. Red
man Saturday noon. The parlors were taste
fully decorated in pink and white, the color
scheme being carried out with La France
roses and pink and white carnations. The
guests were highly entertained by romantic
contest. The prizes were won by Mrs. Cray
and Mrs. Wagner. Dainty refreshments
were served.
Wednesday afternoon Mrs w. G. Drake
and Miss Warren entertained a geographical
Kensington at the home Of the former. The
scheme was this Maps Of the states OF the
union were drawn and pinned upon the
walls. The guests viewed them and then
guessed the names. Mrs. ]. e. Christie and
Mrs. Ed McEacheron guessed all Of the
states and were awarded first prizes. The
second prize was won by Mrs. Gates.
The Monday meeting of the Woman's club
was one Of its red letter days. To the sur
prise Of most of the members Admiral
Schley was the clubs honored guest and,
instead Of hearing the annual reports the
women had the pleasure of listening to COM
pliments from the admiral and General Man
derson. The presidents complimentary in
PRODUCTION was very happily chosen and, be-
side seeing a real hero, much business of
an important character was transacted.
Last Monday evening Mr. Elmer Farms
ley gave elegant dinner at his residence
on Sherman avenue to party of his gem
temen friends His wife being out of the
city he took advantage OF her absence and
invited his friends to sumptuous dinner,
which he prepared entirely alone and which
gave ample proof to his guests of his eX
celent abilities as an amateur cook as well
as his skill and talent as a professional
druggist. After dinner came the cigars and
then the party enjoyed cards and billiards
untir IL o'clock, when they separated, after
having spent most enjoyable evening.
The pupils of the Boyles Stenographic
school INDUCED in a delightful little musical
| and literary entertainment Thursday even
ing in the school rooms Of that institution
| After the other good things were disposed
of amid much enthusiasm the evenings en-
joyment was concluded with luncheon. The
entertainment was divided equally between
the young women and men. Miss ldona
Jacob did piano solo In manner that pro-
| voked much applause Miss Bertha Shoen-
stad contributed n recitation OF much merit
Mr.. Fred Meyer added a violin solo, Miss
Hattie Rubenstein vocal selection, Miss
! Florence Singer a clever recitation, Miss
Ethel Van Noy was booked for a recitation
| Mr.. Gus Miller was on for an autoharp Sc
| lection, Miss Florence Schoenstad followed
with a delightful recitation, Mr.. w. F..
| Dugan gave an interesting hypnotic exhibit
| tion and the jolly fist was closed by speech
| from the manager, Mr. II. b. Boyles. Mr..
| Boyles congratulated the pupils upon their
| clever work as musicians and literary ar
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| were able thus to combine pleasure with
| business He concluded with wish for the
| continued pleasant relations Of teacher and
| pupil. At the close of the program Mrs.
Boyles was presented with very handsome
| boquet by her admiring pupils.
Social Chit-chnt.