The courier., 1903-01-03


wOnted festivity even for holiday, and
the ladies who were expected at the
numerous formal and informal recep-
= tions, dOnned their proud clothes early
in the afternoon, and went from one
place to another drinking tea and ex-
changing Fluctuations. The arduous
duties Of this week have so fatigued the
devorees that there will likely be a lull
next week, and ladies can devote their
attention to the art exhibit and the bar
gain sales.
Persons who are on the list for the
annual New Years eve celebration at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Sawyer,
always look forward to this event as one
of the most enjoyable of the year. The
entertainment offered varies from year
to year, but is always original and full
of interest and the Sawyer home is so
brimming over with hospitality and
good cheer, that it is an inspiring place
in which to welcome the New Year. On
Wednesday evening occurred the twelfth
of these annual gatherings, and one
hundred and twenty guests shared the
pleasures offered by their host and hos
tess.
The following Scotch and Irish num-
bers composed the musical part of the
program: Piano-"Katie Darling"
played by Mrs Joseph Wurzburg;
Come Back to Erin" "Loch Lomond,"
Mr.. Clemens Movius: "The Harp That
Once Thro' Taras Halls" My Heart is
in the Highlands" Mr.. Joseph Wurz-
burg, with harp accompaniment by Mrs.
Wurzburg. A Scotch hymn by Mac
Dowell, played on the piano by Mrs.
Will Owen Jones. Previous to the play
ing of this number Mr. Sawyer read the
following poem, which was used by Mr..
Mcdowell as the basis of his compost
ton:
Far on Scotlands craggy shore,
An old gray castle stands
Braving the fierce north sea,
And from ragged easement,
There peers lovely face,
woman white with woe.
She sweeps the harp strings sadly,
And sings a mOurnful strain;
The wind plays through her tresses
And carries the song ama1n.
After the music Professor H. w. Cald-
well gave an address on Light in Dark
Places" his talk bearing upon the race
problem Mr. Caldwell considers this
the most difficult question before the
country at the present time.
poem written by Mr.. A. L. Bixby
was read by Mr.. Will Owen Jones, after
which there were quotations on light
and darkness given by all present. Re
freshments were then served.
AS the midnight hour approached the
Virginia reel was danced, and as the
striking of the clock announced the
death of the old year and the advent OF
the new, congratulations were exchanged
and all joined hands and sang Aud
Lang Syne."
The formalities being at an end many
of the guests departed for their homes,
but some fingered to enjoy impromptu
music. and conversation.
Ont of town guests were Mrs. John 5.
Briggs. Miss Frances Briggs, Mrs. w.
s. Summers, Mr.. F. R. Rush, all OF
Omaha.
On Wednesday, at high noon, at the
church of the Holy Trinity, was cele-
.brated the marriage of Miss Anna M.
Belts TO Reverend Mr.. James Wise, rec
tor of St Martins Episcopal church In
South Omaha The bishop of this do
cese, assisted by Reverend F. w. Eason
and Reverend Mr.. Moore of Fremont,
read the service. Miss Stella Rlce
played the wedding music. using the
Lohrengrin march for professional.
The vested choir entered the church nrst
followed by the ushers, Reverend Mr..
Knickerbocker of Nebraska City, Rev
erend Mr.. Moore and Reverend Mr..
Young of Omaha. Reverend Mr.. Fitz of
St Luke's church in this city. The
maids. Miss Maude Tyler, and Miss
Fannie Hewitt of Neigh, walking singly,
were followed by the maid OF honor,
Miss Josephine Abbott; then came the
bride upon the arm of her brother-in-