The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-09-09

company Of high standing and Miss
Oakley by her earnest, determined work
has made a good impression and has
very good reasons for the hopes che en-
tertains Of attaining eminence in light
opera. Because 1t is stock company
1t lie presenting new operas constantly
and Miss Oakleys repertoire is already
large, though che bas been profession.
al only a year. The company plays
Chicago till Christmas week when it
goes to New York Then the New York
Castle Square company will exchange
cities with the Chicago company. Miss
Oakley is doing faithful understudy
work so that when her opportunity ar.
rives she will be able to profit by II.
Mrs. A. @. Ricketts, and Miss Ricketts,
gave an elaborate reception on Thurs
day from ten to twelve, at their home
336 South Thirty-third street. A re
freehing shower which fell during the
early morning clearing the air and
fresheuipg the grass and foliage, made
the beautiful grounds surrounding the
residence more charming even than
usual. The bright drops still sparkled
on the shrubbery. and the heavy vines
about the wide porches, when the first
guests arrived. The piszzas had been
converted into ideal retreats by gener.
QUE distribution OF chairs. divans, and
cushions. while a profusion OF palms
lent tropical touch to these outdoor
rooms, shut in by walls OF thick vines.
Within, the rooms were darkened. and
softly shaded lights enhanced their at
fractions. The house was very fairy
land Of flowers, euch seasonable blossoms
az sun.fiowers and golden rod vying
with the daintier roses and carnations
and banks Of stately palms. As the
guests passed the entrance they we're
welcomed by Mesdsmes Sawyer and
Smell, and passing into the parlor we're
received by Mrs. Ricketts, and Miss
Ricketts,. assisted by Mesdames Barbour
and Raymond. The hall and parlor
we're in gorgeous yellow, with cannae
as the predominating flower. In the
library in which glowed with scarlet
blossoms. Mrs. Field assisted by Misses
Rice and Hammond directed the foot
steps Of the guests to the refreshment
rooms. The room 10 which the punch
bowl was shriued was cool and inviting
in its dainty decorations Of white and
green; roses and ferns int. rmingled to
form the delicate effect. Here Mrs.
Raymond presided assisted by Mieses
Broadly, Whedon, Gere. end Hammond.
The dining room in pink roses aud ferns
wac not the least enchanting Of the
dainty rooms. Mesdsmes Richards and
Wilson presiding over the coffee and
chocolate, were assisted by Misses Wine
land, Gere, Outcalt, Richarde, Raymond
and Ioutz. Between three and four
hundred friends OF the graceful and
popular hostesses called during the
morning.
Married. Tuesday September at the
home of the brides parents Mr.. and
Mrs. j. H. Elmore at 1886 G street Miss
Cora E. Gilmore to Rev. Clark H. Ban
croft. The ceremony was performed by
the brother of the groom Rev. W. d.
Bancroft Of Palmyra. He was assisted
by the brother of the bride Rev. w. I.
Gilmore OF Ransomviile, NY Only the
relatives Of the bride and groom were
present. After the wedding breakfast.
served Immediately after the ceremony.
Mr., and Mrs. Bancroft left for Palmyra
where Trey will spend couple OF weeks