, 1902-02-22

week, all interest centering ia the an
niversary drill, ball and banquet Civ
en- by the Knights of Pythias in Maen-
nerchor hall Thursday evening. This
function was largely attended, and
proved to be the most brilliant e
of the season. the charming gowns of
the ladies n the striking uniforms of
the drill teams combining to create a
picture which must have been seen to
be appreciated. The presentation Of
low guests was a particularly pretty
and felicitious feature of the evening.
After the drill. the light-footed dancers
took possession of the floor. and it was
a very late hour when the company
dispersed.
The oyster supper served by the la
dies of the Methodist church last night
was indeed a feast and was very lib
orally patronized. The finest of oys-
tiers were served raw or stewed, and
the fragrant. steaming coffee. salads
and doughnuts were simply perfect.
900
Judge H. V. S. Groesbeck addressed
the pupils taught by Misses Gerig.
Moudy, Grant and Barker in the high
school auditorium yesterday after
noon. He spoke On washington"
and entertained and instructed the
young people by descriptions Of Mount
Vernon and other Genes associated
with the immortal Father of his coun-
try" The pupils joined in the sing
ing of the Battle Hymn of the Repub-
lie with much patriotic fervor, over
$50 being assembled in the room.
900
Mr.. and Mrs. P. c. Rauner enter
taned the Gentleman's Whist club
very delightfully."- Tuesday evening.
900
Mrs. J.. B. Mckee entertained the
Aid society of the Methodist church
Wednesday afternoon at her lovely
home on Seventh street. A large num-
Der of ladies were present, and the
hostess served dainty refreshments.
The aid will meet March 5th with Mrs.
Noah Wallis.
The Y. W. c. A. held its first regu-
lar meeting in the university audito-
rum Wednesday afternoon. The sub
ject was Prayer" and Miss Dorothy
Reed read a carefully prepared paper
or "Hannah's Prayer" and Miss Fan
ME Hance presented one on "Abra-
hams Prayer" Miss Laura Lee sang
Drifting Into Harbor.' with much
feeling, and the successful session
closed with the transaction of consid.
cradle routine business.
900
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred A. Miller gave a
Dutch lunch Tuesday evening in hon
or Of their Nebraska guests, Judge S.
T. Cochran and Mr.. NJ. N. Lawler, and
a lively time Is reported by those who
participated.
900
Miss Edna Gobelman was complete
ly surprised by a company of her
friends Saturday evening. The young
people spent the time in playing
games. and entertaining each other
with music, and elegant refreshments
were served. Among those present
we're Misses Jessie Graham, Emma
Iegewald, Olga Hansen, Katie Ora
am. Ida Whisenand, Agnes Haber-
and, Clara Haberland, Millie Waecht.
r, Thera Thirkeldsen, Dora Gobelman,
!dna Gobelman; Messrs. Alfred Han
on, Jim Waechter, Otto Erne and
PETERSON.
Mrs. Smiley entertained the Aid So
'iety Of the Presbyterian church
Wednesday afternoon. Dainty refresh
nents were served and a pleasant time
,njoyed by all.
The cathedral guild convened Thurs
lay afternoon at the Miller residence.
and there was a very large attendance.
Delicious fruit punch was served dur
ing the afternoon, and the refresh
ments consisted Of ices and cake.
600
Mrs. Allen Goldman entertained the
German Birthday club very charming
ly Thursday afternoon. This club is
noted for its pleasant sessions. and the
mex one will be held with Mrs. Peter
Maggie. whose birthday occurs March
the 7th.
Mrs. Houghton will entertain the
Sixty club Monday afternoon in hon
or Of Mrs. Mulholland. whose birthday
ocurs on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. Gill, who will
board for the present, are costly DOM
iciled next door to Rev. George Corn
ell, who was many years the popular
rector Of the Episcopal church here.
He Is now doing splendid work in
Sioux City. his congregation occupying
one of the finest edihces in that -four.