Omaha daily bee., 1899-03-26
Entertainments and Parties Help 10
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htIe the Iimc Away.
The Calico Carnival given at the Grand
Army of the Republic hall by the Womens
Relief corps of Abe Lincoln post Friday
evening was in every way success. The
costumes, to begin with, were decidedly
fetching The women all wore calico gowns
and the men calico neckties. Eight mem
bers of the post distinguished themselves
by their extremely elaborate neckwear,
each one wearing eight yards of calico,
which was afterward presented to the relief
corps. Much fun was had finding partners
by matching bits of calico. After this the
entire company diligently sewed carpet
rags. Miss Cora Gretzer gave several reci-
tations Refreshments were served every
thing on the bill of fare commencing with
the letter o. The rest of the evening was
spent in dancing.
Mr.. and Mrs. G., II. Jackson were de-
lightfully surprised by about twenty OF
their friends Friday evening, the occasion
being their 3Oth wedding anniversary. The
evening was very pleasantly spent with
cards and music. Mr.. and Mrs. Jackson
were the recipients of very handsome
plaque, Judge Walter l. Smith making the
presentation speech. All of the guests we're
members of the Eastern Star.
Miss Marion Benton entertained very de-
iightfully at dinner last evening the fol-
lowing guests Misses Maude Bryant and
Georgene Bebbington, Messrs. Maurice De-
Kay, Dwight odell and Tom Lacy.
Arrangements are being made by Mrs
Charles Test Stewart and Mrs. w. f. Sapp
for a subscription ball which will be given
Thursday, April 49, at Royal Arcanum
hall 1t promises to be a decided success
Miss May Waite, 523 South Seventh street.
was the object of a delightful surprise Fri
day evening. Games were the order of the
evening. Elaborate refreshments were
served. The conspirators were Misses Zoe
Hill, Edyth Thomas, Genevieve Wickham
Corinne Albright, Maude Beasly, Madge
Hollenbeck and Gertrude Davenport.
One of the jollest affairs Of the week
was the masquerade given by Miss Emma
Williams of Stutsman street Friday even
ing. About twenty guests were entertained
Tue costumes were most original and the
source of much fun. Dancing and cake
walking were INDUCED in. The dantiest of
refreshments were served.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. H. OFT of POLL Fifth ave-
nue. were treated to a genuine old fashioned
surprise party Wednesday evening by about
forty of their friends. The evening was
pleasantly spent at cards. Mrs. Kiser Sc
cured the womans first prize, while Mr.
Brill won that for the men. Dainty refresh
ments were served.
Masters George and Leo Shreve enter
tained at their home, $50 South Sixth
street, Wednesday afternoon a number of
their young friends in honor of Georgie's
sixth birthday. Many beautiful presents
were received and thoroughly good time
had. Delicious refreshments were served
The young people of Trinity Methodist
church entertained their friends Friday
evening at a measuring party. Each guest
brought tiny silk bag, which had accom-
panied the invitation, containing cents
Tor every foot of his or her height and
cent for each extra inch. The church was
very prettily decorated in palms A most
interesting musical and literary program
| was rendered Delicious refreshments were
served.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Tibbits were pleasantly
| surprised Saturday evening by about forty
| of their friends, who came en- masque and
| took possession of their home. An i'm
promptu musical was then held. Light re-
freshments were served.
Mrs. w. w. Sherman entertained a few
friends very delightfully."- at cribbage on
Thursday evening.
The Hamilton Whist club was entertained
by Mrs. Shugart last Tuesday. There will
not be another meeting until the Tuesday
after Easter, when Mrs. Howell will be
| the hostess.
The Euchre club has discontinued its
meetings until after Easter.
The women of st. Paul's church were en-
tertalned at Lenten tea Monday afternoon
by Mrs. Mcconnell at the home of Mrs.
| Robinson.
Miss Anna Anderson of South Ninth street
left Wednesday on visit to friends in Chi
cago She will also visit friends in Wiscon-
sin before returning home
MI Charles e. Walters of Mynster street
entertained the last week his brother-in law.
Mr. T. M. Wright of Fairmont, Neb
Word has been received from Mrs. n /
forsyth that she and her daughters are
much improved in health by their trim
| through the southwest They have recently
returned to Galveston from a gulf trip to
old Mexico.
Mrs. John T. Mulqueen is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. Kirk, in Chicago.
Prof. Edwin Southwck and family intend
giving up their residence in this city and
removing to their fruit farm about six miles
east of town
Mrs. McCrary Is entertaining her mother,
Mrs. j. II, Hershey of North Platte. Neb.
Mrs. Pfeiffer had as her guest the last
week her uncle, Mr.. John Federmeyer of
Chicago.
Miss Sylvia Messmore Will return to River
| Sioux the first of next month, where she
will resume teaching in the public schools.
Mr. Ephram Lewis of Fairbury, Neb.,
who for many years was resident of Coun-
Gil Bluffs, is here visiting relatives and
friends.
Mr. Thomas Askin was the guest the last
week of Mr. S. f. Henry and family. He
returned Wednesday to Tabor college.
The Misses Nora and Mabel Bates enter
| tanned the last week Miss Rose Gottsche of
| Hamburg.
Mrs, Higgeson, 921 Avenue A, entertained
! the members of the Enthusiastic club Mon
day afternoon.
Miss Grace Beebe has returned home from
months visit with friends in st. Joseph,
Mo.
Mr. George r. Camp is in Wisconsin on a
pleasure trip.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Clatterbuck re-
turned Monday from Idaho, where they had
| spent the winter
Mr. f. II. Orcutt is in Philadelphia.
Mr. George Crane Of Park avenue, accom-
panied by his daughter Miss May, is visiting
! in the east. They are expected back the
! early part of this week.
j Mrs Mary r. Hoagland is visiting friends
/ In Wichita, Kan.
Mrs. /. V. Howard, accompanied by her