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mmmw ft Cominnnications without signatures addressed to this department wilt bo Ignored; and Subscriber," "Constant Render," are not comprehended in the word signature. THE MATINEE GIRL. (New Tork Herald.) 4 dainty and fresh as a tea-rose, Shels chic as the liveliest belle; i She dreams of Impossible heroes And she practices many a spell. As a humming bird flits, ever-sipping. Ever seeking the woodland's one pmrl, So along the KiaJto goes tripping The matinee girL She worships each sprucely-groomed dandy Who rules for an hour en the stage, As she nibbles her delicate candy She deems him a deml-god.

sage. Be he monarch or plays he the part of i A mere paltry baron or earl. For awhile he is lord of the heart of 0-tUTn matinee girL as seasons go by in their splendor y'Her become ashes and dust. Sbe Is ever sweet, joyous and tender, Ar.d her armor shows no speck of rust. -The birds have their 'season for wooing, But, unlike the fond throstle or merle.

V--. 6he-ari the tune billing and cooing, The matinee girL To-Iffe she gives music and color, And In life these, alas! are too rare, without her our world would be duller. We should lack something piquant and fair. Thrn grant her fit place In the race of Mnnkitid through l'fe's turbulent whirl. We mu1 debonnair face of The matinee girL The theater hat has had Its day.

Other cities have been enlisting a lively cru-' sade against It. and last week Mr Fred Koop. of the Genera Council, avowed 4 the fact that he expected shortly to Introduce an ordinance against It In that body. Some such action has been an-. tlcipated here for months, as already a sentlmentln favor 'of removing the hat has been observed by many prominent society women.

The hat nuisance is so V- self-evident that It needs no demonstration. Women who have persisted in obstructing the views of patrons of the play have already been the cause of more profanity and ill feeling than an eternity of penance can ever efface, and heretofore mankind has been long-suffering, and patient, because women have the right to do anything they wish, and if he is any part of a gentleman, he must grin and bear it. Mr. John Macauley and other man-. agers have many times been exasperated, but there was no way to abate the nuisance, without "Inconveniencing the ladies." Mr Macauiey said.

"I heartily Indorse the" removal of hats, and shall endeavor to enforce the ordinance when it Is passed. I many i times had signs printed like this. -Only Women Over Thirty-five Allowed to Keep on Their Hats." and 'All Beautiful Women Remote Their but after reconsideration I dared not put them up. it tn ordinance is passed, the manager wno tolerates the nuisance in his house will be liable to a line. I shall, of open a cloak room with -a.

maid to check all hats, so that there will be no reason for wearing a hat." Many interested In the subject will no doubt read the ordinance as it has' been presented In other cities, and which with slicht modifications will doubtless be in effect here, ft Is as follows: Section 1. That from and after the pas-ease of this ordinance the wearing of hats, bonnets, toques, airrrettes, plumes or any kiiiu ui pnignr, any I neater, concert hall or place of public amusement where admission is charged, is declared to be a Sec. 2. Any theater manager or owner, or the owner, manager, superintendent or aeiu of any of the places of amusement aforesaid ho -shall permit the wearing therein of any form of headrear or ornamentation which shall in any way Inter- fere with the clear view of either stare or performers, shall be -deemed cuilty of maintaining a nuisance, and In case of failure to enforce the provisions' of this ordinance, every failure shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. The penaltv for the first offense shall be a fine of not less thjiav lla nor more than ISO.

For the second and subsequent offenses the fines iL not tDn 13 Dor more than too. I- Anyone attendant upon any performance In any hall or theater whose vision of the stave or platform is obscured by the obstructions aforesaid, shall have Just cause for action hereunder, if the man-. aser, agent or person In charge shall not 1 abate the nuisance upon demand. 1 Sec. -At every theater or place of i ptihllo entertainment shall be maintained a suitable check-room for headgear, with the necessary maids and attendants: also, looking ria et appurtenances, and such aids as may be necessary, and free checks shall be offered to any lady desiring the same.

Failure to comply herewith shall be deemed violation of the building laws, and be dealt with accordingly. Bee. t. Any woman who. upon being PmIy requested so to do.

fchali fail or refuse, to remove or take off her hat. bonnet or other heargear. shall be subject to expulsion from the bulldinfc-" the request be preferred by the duly authorised manager thereof, and she she may be compelled to leave, and J1" upon rrest and the offense, of All ordinances or parts of srdi-'y- repeed conflict herewith are hereby ANNOUNCEMENTS. The Woman's Club, of this city, has two delightful entertainments in store rat' 'the public. For Saturday.

Jan. --nary 3fl. it has secured through f.er iKtw Tork agent. Mr. J.

H. --I Fond. Hamilton Wright Mabie to give ctijg. delgtful lecture on "Literature and Life." Mi. Mabie is editor of the Out-acok, sod is one of the bright lights oa the lit jrary horizon.

He has never been heard in this city. The first week In February the club will throw open to the public, at a moderate price, an exhibit composed of portraits Jouett and ether eminent art-lss. of miniatures, rare laces, curios of all kinds, antique furniture, rare books, manuscripts, etc The first view of this choice exhibit will be held on Wednesday afternoon. February S. exclusively tor club members.

The club is very enterprising to undertake such an exhibit. It has already secured many valuable, beautiful and Interesting articles nver before publioly dtsplayed. and is determined to spare no expense to make the exhibit a success. Several entertainments will be given during the coming week In honor of Miss Harrison, who Is visiting her sister, the beautiful Mrs. Upton Mulr.

Miss' Harrison Is already known in Louisville society for her regal Drunette beauty, and is a creditable representative of the old Virginia family which has since Colonial days been distinguished for the chivalry of its men and the beauty of Its women. Spencer county, which is twenty-three miles southeast of the city, on the Waterford turnpike, win enjoy Its first golden wedding to-day, the parties to It being CoL Geo. Riley Jones and his estimable wife. CoL Jones Is living on the same farm and in the same house In which he was born, and bis history shows that he has been one of the most successful farmers in bis region. The Jones mansion has been' festooned for the event, and the hospitalities will be conducted by the younger Joneses, who have arranged to make this the leading feature of the winter In all Spencer county.

CoL Jones and wife were happily married In that county January, 1S47. Mrs. Fred deFunlak wHl Issue cards this week to a euchre on Friday afternoon, January 15. The Educational Committee of the Alumnae Club will have Its next meeting on "Child Study" Wednesday. January IX at 3:30 o'clock p.

m. meetings are open to the public meetings have been full of Interest and much practical good Is being accomplished. Louisville has the honor of being the fourth city that hss done original work on the subject of "Ambitions." San Francisco. Mew Tork and Indianapolis being the other three. The Cotillon Club will give Us second dance at the Louisville Hotel on the evening of January 12.

Wilder will entertain, for Miss Gait January It. Misses Coleman, of 1300 Second street, have Issued cards to a reception Wednesday, January 13. from 4 to o'clock. In honor of their guest. Mrs.

Charles Green. Miss Minnie HUllard will give a masquerade ball at the Louisville Hotel on the evening of January 20. Mrs. Clarejice Men gel. of 1303 Second street, will entertain January 14 from to 7 o'clock.

The wedding of Mr. P. Benjamin Lan-ham, of Lebanon, to Miss Huber Turner, of this city, which has been previously announced, will take place at the home of tie code's parents. Mr. and Mrs.

Charles E. Turner, on West Chestnut street. Mr. Lanham is well known In this city, having until the last year been connected with the Pease Sash and Door Company, with which Brm he evinced an unusual knowledge of the lumber business He now has personal charge of his father's lumber trade at Lebanon, and does an extensive buness In that portion of the State. Mr.

Lanham is a member of one of Marlon county's oldest families. Miss Turner Is an unusually attractive young lady. She has traveled quite extensively, and Is known In almost every section of the State, counting her friends by scores. Mr. and.

Mrs. Lanham will be at home at Lebanon, Ky after February The wedding of Mr, Tom Williams and Miss Irma Gheens will take place February 18. Mrs. Sebastian Zorn. who Is abroad, will sail In a few days In order to be at home In time for the wedding.

Mr. Williams is a brother of Mrs. Zorn, The wedding is to be a very handsome one. Mr. and Mrs.

Thomas Batman will be at home to-day from 3 to o'clock In honor the christening of their son. Kir wan Batman. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W.

Britt have sent out -cards to a reception from 2 to 6 on Thursday. January 14. In honor of the first anniversary of Francis A. Britt. Mrs.

Bettie Wittgenstein, of 62S Fifth street, will receive on Thursday from 3 to o'clock, in celebration of her eightieth birthday. She is quite an old citisvn and has written a number of German verses of rare merit. The annua! meeting of the stockholders of the Iroquois Wheeling and Driving Club will be held at o'clock Tuesday evening In the gentlemen's parlors of the Gait House. Important business is to be transacted, after which refreshments will be served. Officers for the ensuing year are to be elected and a full attendance Is earnestly requested.

The present Board of Directors will hold a meeting to-morrow morning at 10 THE COURIER-JOURNAL. LOUISVILLE. SUNDAY MORNING. JANUARY 10. 1897-WITH ART SUPPLEMENT o'clock at Treasurer Whitney ofBce, (18 West Main street.

WEDDINGS. Mr. Thomas E. Bannon and Mlsa Ade-II a Broderick were married laat Tun- day evening at St. Patrick's church, the Rev.

Father Kehbler officiating. After the ceremony a reception followed at the home of the bride. Ml High ave nue. The engagement of Mr. Joel H.

In gram and Miss Ella Fontaine Zulauf, of this city, haa been announced. The wedding will take place January 28. at the Eajt Baptist church, at 1:30 o'clock Miaa zuiaur is a charming ana attractive- young woman. Mr. Ingram is city salesman and contractor for the National Roofing and Supply Company.

A quiet wedding took place Wednes day evening at ttne residence or Airs. Rom A. Hibbltt, sister of the bride. The contracting parties were Mr. Charles P.

Mo li ride and Mlsa Sallla Curtis Murphy. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Charles E. Craik, dean of Christ church Cathedral. Mr.

and Mrs. Me-Btlde are at home to their friends at 1404 Sixth street. Mr. William R. Handy, of Cave City.

and Miss Lizzie Craln. grand daughter of the late William M. Uson. were married January at 3 o'clock at the residence of the bride uncle. Dr.

C. R. Wilson, 250 St. Cecelia street. The ceremony was performed oy tne ttev, Frank M.

Thomas, of the Lander Me morial church. Invitations have been received by Louisville friends to the marriage of Miss Nancy Beckner. of Winchester, and Mr Edward Clark, of Lexington, which takes place January 14 at the First Presbyterian church of the brlde'a home, at 7 o'clock p. Miss Beckner is a daughter of Judge Wm. Beckner.

She has visited in this city and Is well known here. Her fiance is a prominent young man of Lexington The marriage of George H. Water- Ttnan and Miss Pajue 34. Tnomaa win take place Tuesday evening. January 12.

at 8 JO o'clock, at the residence of her mother, 710 East Market street. The Rev. F. Weygold will officiate. Mr.

John Leyerle and Miss Blanche Armes. of Breckinridge county, were married Wednesday. December SO. In the parlor of the Franklin-street Baptist church. Rer.

E. M. Edwards omciatea. Mr. Robert Wilde and Miss Bertha Greusling were married Thursday night at Covenant Presbyterian church.

They were attended by Miss Francesca Gaul, of Chicago. I1L: Miss Ida Seita. of Knlghtstown. and the Misses Eleanor Bergen and Katheryne Ehrensperger. of Louisville.

Messrs, Lincoln Hendry. Charles Hackney, Avery Piper and Oswald Kellond acted as ushers. After a reception held at the home of the bride's father. Mr. W.

P. 20 IS. Second street. Mr. and Wilde left for ClnclnnatL Those present at the reception were: Mrs.

Wilde. Mrs. Bessie Wilde and children. Mr. Will Wilde.

Miss Anna Wilde. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hackney. Mrs.

Gysie. Mrs. William Surprise and children. Mr. and Mrs.

Orlando Root. Mr. and Mrs. O. Root.

Mr. and Mrs. James Levi. Mr. and Mrs.

James- R. Wright. Mr. and Mrs. A.

G. Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Richardson. Mr.

and Mrs. McClelland, Mr. and Mrs. George Selber. Mr.

and Mrs. Joseph Gysie. Columbus, Misses Kittle Stonehouse. Belle Steele, Daisy Etta Latimer, Ida Richardson. Kate Richardson.

'Margaret Ramsay, Dora Collier. Ella Brewer, Stella Williams. Anna Conde. Rose Kur-kamp, Lena Kurkamp. Lucie Bristol.

Ivy Root. Mayme Greusling. Dora Selts. of Hanover. Lillian Foltx, of Msdison.

Messrs. Rev. George Adamson. G. B.

Llghton. A. L. Hendry. Oswald Kellond.

Avery Piper, Leslie E. Gordon. Andrew Greusling. Edward and William Greusling. lit IHM444II 1 1 MM Mrs.

Luke Blackburn and Mrs. Hampden Zsne were hostesses List Wednesday afternoon of a very, enjoyable euchre party. Both are very Interesting women, who have traveled extensively and whose return here Is gladly welcomed by society. They have taken the home of Judge Simrall and have added to its elegant furnishings their many valuable, antiquities. A much admired object Is a satin quilt that was pieced by the mother of Mrs.

Blackburn out of the wedding gowns of Mrs. Sam Churchill, her daughter-in-law. When Mrs. Blackburn waa married it was presented to her as a bridal quilt, she being the youngest of sixteen children. It Is In diamond-shaped blocks formed Into a the colors used being pink, green and white.

There are also two ivory miniatures of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Churchill, the parents of Mrs. Zane and Mrs. Blackburn.

The miniatures are over a hundred years old. The Churchill family waa among the oldest settlers of Jefferson county, they having come by the old wilderness road In a coach and six from Virginia. On the mahogany sideboard was In evidence some of the handsomest and heaviest silver plate in this country. There were two Grecian silver pitchers on solid trays that were presented In 1854 to Dr. Luke P.

Blackburn by the people of Mississippi- With these were eight pieces In Colonial design, on which were beautifully wrought grapevines. These pieces have been much admired for their workmanship In the various cities of the Fast where Mrs. Blackburn has resided. They are an heirloom over a hundred years old. Among the guests at the euchre were: Mrs Basil Duke, Miss Epple Prat her.

Mrs. J. C. Johnston. Mrs.

Po what tan Wooldridge, Mrs. Mesde Robinson. Mrs. Percy Semple, Mrs. Robert Bonnie, Mrs.

George M. Davie, Mrs. J. M. Wright.

Mra Crittenden Callings. Mrs. J. Mason Brown. Mra Helm Bruce.

Mrs. Car) Peter, Mrs, Booker Robinson. Mra Philip Peace, iin. Will Ekin. Mrs.

Thomat H. Taylor. Mrs. Cushman Quarrler, Mrs Jchn Hays Caperton. Mrs.

John Marshall. Mrs. Sterling B. Toney. Mrs.

Johr Churchill. Mrs. A. P. Humphrey.

Mrs. William Cheatham. Mrs. Lena Clark. Mra Arthur Peter, Miss Ellen Powell.

Mrs. S. B. Buckner. Mra Austin Ballard.

Mrs. Harry Warren. Mra Richard Trahue. Mra Henry Weissioger, Mrs. Dudley 3.

Reynolds. Mra A. Leight Monroe. Mrs. Martin Bljur and Mrs.

Henry L. Pope. Mrs. Anna T. Wheat gav two euchres last week In honor of her handsome debutante daughter.

Miss Emily May Wheat. On Tuesday evening there were present: Misses Clara Haldeman, Linda Lee. Mittie Churchill. Ada Bonnie. Catherine Clark, Marie Dodd.

Mary Tyler. Marcia Warren, Melville Boiling. "Nelchen BelL Julia Rickman. Fannie Fee. Flora Harris.

Evelyn Long, Price, of Macon. Helen Armstrong, Madeline Hermany. Mamie PetUt. Messrs, Matt Akers, Alex. Barret, Will Hutch-Ings, Erasmus Foree.

John I. Jacob, James) Rosa Todd, J. Stoddard Johnston. Tom McGoodwin. O.

Brand, Crit Toung. Will Speed, Mason Barret, Robert Hunt. James Gamble. Frank Xoad, Jeff Stewart, Offutt Mundy and Robert Kelly. There were present on Wednesday evening: Misses Alice Bridgeford, Charlotte Newman, Etta Bond, Madeline Hermany, Margaret Wright, Annie Irwin, Eva Churchill, Kate Clark.

Sara Dun lap. Bertha Cooper, Madeline Thomas, Rita Robinson, Clara Halde-ma Julia Goodwin, Annie May, Margaret Wlntersmlth, Louise Booker, Laura Loving. Julia Rlckman. Messrs. Jacob Brown Lawman.

J. Stoddard Johnston, Allen Leathers. Offutt Mundy, Robert Kelly. Davles Mix, Coleman Meriwether, Byron HUllard. Hamilton Prather.

WU1 Davis, Herbert Ashbrookv Phil Lee, George Newman, Will Mourning. John Buchanan. Brent Altsheler, Muir Weisslnger, Tom Tuley and Read Ryan. Mrs. George Walton Invited her unmarried friends to o'clock tea Monday, to meet Mlsa Nina Black, of Anchorage, who has been the guest of the Misses Pllcher during the holidays.

They were assisted fa receiving by Misses Kather-ine and Annie McDowell. Linda Lee. Mary Semple. Carrie Goodloe, Mame and Emetine Pllcher. A party was given Miss Katie Butler at her home, 2821 Portland avenue, Wednesday evening.

The house was beautifully decorated with pink and white. Among those present were: Misses Amy Daniels. representing a flower girl; Katie Gasman, school girl; Alloe Butler, queen of n'ght; Mamie Lannlng. Indian princess; Louise Bannon. Twentieth century girl: Delia Kelly and Katie Btrtlek.

two little girls in blue; Oer-trude Leeser, fairy godmother; Mattle Leexer, tamborlne girl; Nellie Heder-roan, highland lassie; Hattle Woerner. night; Mesdames Lewis. Greek goddess; Becker, dusting maid; Butler, naraat girl: Bertie Kam p. gypsy maid; Messra. Lannlng, Columbus; Davis, old negro; Lewis, clown; M.

WentseJ, Italian Count; 12. Wentset and L. Bertlekamp, negro dudes; Marts, tramp: A Butler, Uncle Tom; Campbell, dunee; Leixer, Romeo; Long, sailor. The meeting of the Musical and Lit erary Club, held at Mrs. Atherton's Tuesday evenlug, was unusually enjoy able.

The entire programme was ae-votedl to Grieg- and consisted of piano aoloa bv Misses Duvall. Bishop, fierce, Farrar. Haden. overstreet. ttui.

xewis and Mr. Goodwin: vocal soios oy oars, rvibhs. Mrs. Van Buren. Mrs.

Callahan. Mlsa Von Donhoff. Mr. Douglas and violin solos by Mr. sunrman.

Miss Lena, Irvine entertained Wed nesday at cards, to honor or ner gueav vriM R-trtid Lester. There was.also visitor nresent. MIPS Zell Stsoth- who is visiting the Misses Clarksen, There were five prizes, me ioiiowing. wr nreaent: Misses Gertrude Lester. Anna Barr.

Ada Clarkson. Zell Strother, Marie Lewis Clarkson. cora agay. Ida Adams. Li da Mullens, fay.

xena Ti-vln Minnie Bannan and Messrs. J. Mell Clarkson. Dewers, Williams. Frank Cooke.

J. Lewis Williams, Joe Haydon. 1. Hard. J.

8- Parker, a. Appiegaus. Irvine and Mr. and Mrs. Hunter Irvine.

Tlx T. tr. Club rave Its first an nual reception at the residence of Mr. Andrew J. Bell.

142Z west tsroaaway. Tuesday evening. After the rendering of several selections by the rimhi repaired to the dining halL Among those present were: Misses Bessie Johnson. Daisy Conrad; Minnie Crutchfleld. Lucy Price.

Lulla Johnson. Ida Plunkett. U. E. Tasco.

Daisy Jack son, Emma Ajexanaev, Amy oeau, tie Plunkett, viueenie jvimour; Fanny Wells. Mrs. B. J. Richards.

Mrs. Lloyd Garrett. Mrs. M. J.

Toung. Mrs. Pavnii Mr. Thomas. Mrs.

America Lo pan, Mrs. Franklin; Messrs Sam Carter. John J. Ken. james bard, H.

Sharp, J. White, C. Gam. A-cob J. Payne, James B.

WashinsiVn; Dr. J. A. Agnew; Miss Brooks, of Washington. D.

Miss Nettle Castle, po-lumbus, Miss Lutilla Givens, Stanford. MIm Bertha K. Vlssman entertained at euchre Wednesday evening. Prtaes were won by the Misses Bettie Doll and Ida Johnson and Messrs. John Prince and Vllliam B.

Toung. Among those present were: Misses May Kraft. Ida Johnson. Myra Mont. Minnie Rrttia DoIL Laura Gunterman.

Anna Holshelmer, and Messrs. Herman Blats. Fred Blum, Aioen t. Tr.hr. Tr4nv.

William B. Toung. Will Doll. Joe Haxthausen. Edward Kraft and George Muth.

Mr. an Mrs. Beaverson entertained the T. M. F.

Club at progressive euchre last Tuendav nirbt at their Dome cn Twenty-third street. The women's first prise was won by Mrs. Luther, the consolation by Mrs. Stltzel; the men's flrst prise by Mr. Schlachter.

the consolation by Mr. Beaverson. Those present were; Mr. and Mrs. Luther.

Mr. and Mrs. Schlachter, Mr. and Mrs. Senn, Mr.

and Mrs. StiUel and Mr. and Mrs. Beaver V. Little Mlsa Margaret Glass enter tained a number: af-friends Wednesday afternoon at her heme.

2228 West Main street. In hoaor of, her eighth birthday. Those present were: Misses Irene Luther, Antonla Duvenlck. Abbie Palmer. Esther Weedon.

Lissle and Irene Becker, Amelia and Elsie Fink. Ida and Hat- tie Owens, Madge ana Mary uertrude Nave. May and Anna Milllgen, Lillian Ryan. Mellie Speirj Masters Herbert 4 life 4 fita COUNCILMAN KOOfl PBOPOSE3 THAT THIS STYLE SHALL PREVAIL IF AW CAN DO IT. The VfiubEiiLLE In Society.

Brilliant and Eccentric Entertainments) Given By YorkV Cafe Chantxmta. ocooooocoooosccocsoooocoooccooooocoooococooooooscoooocoooooooc New York, Jan. 7. The variety enter tainment la the thing. It baa taken the P'ac this of most of the big ballp; is event re-legates the opera to- a place of secondary Interest, and Is male lng life worth living a little while longer to the very badly bored bachelors and debutantes of smart society.

Of course, the ideal variety entertain ment consists of something that your fine fashionables have never done before, for If It isn't new It can not pos sibly be diverting; and about the new est thing In this class of amusements Is a glided imitation of playing at Bohemia. One social leader, who does not stick at anything In order to maintain her exalted position as the most original hostess In New Tork city, haa been add ing laurels to her crown by her picturesque evening In a music halL Not a really, truly music hall an ideal ised version of one. In her own drawing- room, it la a splendid Louis XVX salon, that drawing-room; but for the occasion of the music hall affair she willingly bundled oat every stick of tha gorgeous furniture, swept the pictures ofT the wan. took up her carpet and actually sanded the floor. All over the satin-hung walls a brown burlaps waa stretched on frames, and upon this she pinned hundreds of posters theatrical, commercial and literary and then the floor space of the room was pretty well filled with the cheap sort of tables and chairs one finds la the cafe chantantes of Paris.

On one end where the library door opened she hung a rolling curtain, placed a small stage behind it. and then she interviewed a firm of theatrical agents and uiicu enure corps of variety actors and wirenes, WHO Professions II rin turns on the music hall and continuous-performance theater stage. But her scheme didn't end here, for the Invitations asked everybody to come In costume, and she wisely permitted It to leak out that not any ordinary type of bal costume was on her cards. The USt? up arrangement, and faithfully represented every race, age and previous condition of servitude from a coquettish girl gowned as a Mar-Unique negress, to a portly bank Presi- .5 wreath and toga of Julius Caesar. The view 'hat met their eye was enough to gladden hearts accustomed to stiffly, soleudid musicales.

glded ballrooms, liveried servants, caterers' rappers and such like trials and tribulations of Cninw lanterns supplied the light At one end of the room, behind a regular cashier's desk, sat one of the seasons leading rosebuds, between the ase or whose smile and Psyche knot It was hard to make a choice; and standing about with napkins on arms and check books In hsnd were a half-dozen of f.n.-.ln.oa Prominent young bachelors, dressed from top to toe as music-hall waiters. A prominent philanthropist and Wall-street magnate alone srood superb, in the accoutrements of bead waiter, and from tae time the aruests tank in until the head waiter began solemnly to turn ou. the lights, at. 3 o'clock in the morning, good cheer prevailed without nagging Smoking was allowed, ginger ale and sarsaparilla the strongest waters served: but every guest had a roughly printed bill of fare, and In noinr nt rnt Xbe anost delicious foods of the seisnn were to) be had from the distinguished but bard-worked waiters. Guest were allowed to enter rnmnlalnta of inattention st the cashier's det4t: the head waiter ruthlessly fell upon those of his euborlnates who presc-ned to offer familiar conversation to guests at the table, and in between whiles the curtain went up on skirt dancers, banjoists.

contortionists, a down With an ertur-a fert ni and Inll-mal dancing. In a snare cleared of, tables, wound up the evening. joui suii runner into the realms of Bohemia went another hostess, who waa a good deal at a loss to know what she should do to entertain a goodly gathering of men and women at a holi day cotillon, until, on the assurance of a guest, she was visited by an inspiration. Her announcement was that she would give a charity entertainment. with a Chr.stmas tree attachment, provided everybody came suitably attired.

Persons who arrived In costumes, seem ing to guarantee any visible means of support, would neither receive a gift no; aieal ticket. Nobody apparently made any mistake In Interpreting their Palmer, Baxter Roberts. Harry Glass. Howard Williams. George Relger.

Hen ry Schrader, Turner Rassinier and Allen Miss Marie Browder entertained the Executive Committee of the Christian Endeavor of the Broadway Christian church and a few other friends at her home. 413 Cast St. Catherine street, Mon day evening. Among those present were: Misses Mattle Swing. Rebecca Danlet.

Bessie Bernard. Katie Ewlng. Susie Bartholomew. Mamie Wlllett; Mrs. Homer Stucky and Marie Browder fT TfiE PLflY.

j. XT IS NOW LIKE THIS. OQOOOOCCCOOO hostess meaning, for passers-by along a very fashionable side street stood rooted with amazement; to see an awn ing leading down the area doorway oi a cue mansion, ana private carriages jroUing up to disclose occupants In tha direst poverty. About sixty persons tn alL and every one apparently fit subjects for the good offices of the "Society for tha Improvement of tha Poor," fell, each one at the area doorway, first into the hands of a well-known leader of cotillons, dressed as a policeman. He took their names and announced them to the reception committee in the basement dining-room, by their assumed namea Dustv Rnada.

Weary Waggles. Handorgan Mary, Oys ter saute, ana scores more crowded In, ail vouched for as deplorably unfortu nate ana Hopelessly good for nothing by the copper. They bore the Insults cheerfully, however, received a cordial welcome, and at ciock were taken upstairs to the Christmas tree. Here as the eift came off. they were found to consist of shawls, shoes, caps, mufflers, gloves and what-not, fit for very poor folk.

They servea a double purpose, however, an swering also as german favors. The girl who got a pair of men's gloves oft the tree Had to ravnr some tramp, or ex- street-sweeper, who boasted none. The man to whose lot fell a pair of stout cair-skin shoes, meant for feminine feet. took on nia arm the girl who would ad mit they were exactly her sise, and this absurd masquerade went on until the philanthropic gentleman committee tn black coats began to contribute meal tickets. Then all the german favors were gathered up in baskets, to be sent next day to genuinely poor folk, and every young tramp took down to dinner th beggar maid whose ticket number cor responded to his, and a very worthy re past was found laid forth in the basement dining-room.

A good deal of fun was created by Weary- Waggles pre tending to fall asleep and tumbling un der the table. Handorgan Mary's at tempting to secrete spoons in her pocket and Dusty Roada thoughtlessly putting bones and fruit skins In his hat. When supper was over, the committee on phil anthropy brought forth a big book, in which every one registered his or her name; the policeman sternly exacted a pledge from each ror a better new year, and a flash-light photograph was taken of the entire party, before the rag-tag filed out Joyously to their cabs and carriages. one ort-repeatea diversion among women who give luncheons in their brand-new bouses. Is to spread -the luncheon table tn the white-tiled kitch en, have a corps of French cooks In thalr white livery, and eat each dish of bout! Ion.

chops and peas, terrapin, deviled white bait and plum pudding as it cornea from the coals or ovens, the cooking done before everyone's eyes. An enthu siastic millionaire who owns that unique thing In the city, an entire garden lot to one side of his house, has had it rough ly, housed in this winter, a proper floor laid and. by artificial means, freeses a surface, on which his wife gives pri vate ice-skating balls, or diverts her guests after dinner by gathering them In the drawing room windows to see champions and experts execute wonderful manoeuvers on the e-lassv surf aca The airy and extensive basement halL that was once fitted up as billiard or pool room, or private bowling alley, and where to dine and spend the even ing bowling afterward, was considered an invitation worth accepting, is now converted to other uses, and the dinner Invitation reads to 'dine and golf afterward. At such a feast one finds the center of the table occupied by handsome pyramid of white and red golf balls, while wresthed with roses and disposed artistically about on the cloth, are genuine clubs. There Is one for every guests and after the half -hour of grace allowed for digestion, coffe and cigars, the entire company goes down-stairs to the golfing grounds.

It Is the basement halL with minia ture putting greens, made of carpet rugs, laid here- and there, a tiny course of at least five holes, arranged with bunkers and hazards and ties, and as the walls are covered with burlaps and the windows with, wire screens, as well as the electric lights, no harm can be doner and the enthusiastic golflers can happily spend an entire evening pract icing their putting shots. They can also give lessons in form and proper club swinging to tne pretty girls In dainty evening gowns, and the golfing dinners nave become a valuable and now oft- repeated entertainment. Messrs. Will Banta, Charles Allen. Will Black, Frank Kent.

Wm. Bern roth. Ed ward Johnston. Wilt Ewlng, George oruwuer ftuu nomer.a. stucky.

Mr. George W. Wood' of 2008 Dnncan street, celebrated his twentieth birth day with a dancing party last evening. A pleasant time waa enjoyed bv tha fol lowing: Misses Emily Bankers. Annie.

Little and Ida Elff, Mollie and Carrie Ellis. Pearl and Fannie Seymour. Fran cis pater, Minnie woods. Maggie Will iams, Ida Jenkins. Edith Cunningham.

May Qulgg. Mamie Haines. Lissle win- tera. Marr Jefferson. Ella Metcalfe Messrs Sevmorfr.

Wm. Zlnsmelster, Kessler. Jno. Halna. G.

Colenback. Veatch. H. Geo. Rush.

E. Crane. Geo. Abraham. C.

Schott, Tom Boyle, 8. Jefferson, Sauer. N. Kraft, Mrs. P.

Bora, Mr. and Mrs. J. ElfC. Mr.

and Mrs. J. E. Woods. Mrs.

Clint KeMey gave a handsome re- cption yesterday from 6 to 7. followed by an evening euchre. In honor of her auest from St. Louis. Miss Mabel Gross, and Miss Bessie Satterwhlte.

of this city. Tha reception-rooms were con verted. into a bower of green and flow- rrs. Around the doors was hung tha waxy leaved Confederate smilax. which sw ung gracefully above the mirrors, alternating with ferns and pink roses.

The refreshments were served from a large and tastefully arranged table, on which red candles and red ribbons with A. mercan Beauties formed a bright contrast to tha white cloth. Mrs. Clint elly, who is one of the most popular matrons In society circles, wore a gown of blai-k velvet, with a vest of whits and black chiffon ruffles. Her ravers were braided in white.

Miss Gross wore a whirs Paris muallne with Crim son ribbon. Miss Satterwhlte wore a De- coming gown of white satin. Tne roi- lowlnr assisted In receiving: Mrs. A. P.

Humphrey. Mrs. Sterling B. Toney, Mrs. Turner Anderson.

Mrs. Hiram Scoggan, Mrs. Harry Jablne. Mrs. Norbome Gray.

Misses Margaret Brown. Marcia Warren. Floyd Jablne. Charlotte Newman. Mary Tyler, Frankle Woodward, Anna nmAm U.Ian Data EMnvd- Verger Swift, Melville Boiling.

B. Clark. Amon those who called were: MISSES. Marls Dodd, Louise Booker, Anna May, Janla Scott. Julia Rickman.

Ada Wymond, Harris Goodloe, Pauline May, Flora Boiling. Mary Gait. Anna Leathers, Nell Falrieia-h. Grace Waters, Nora Wathen. Mas ate Summers, Payne Dodd.

Elisabeth Mix. Mabel Green. Lilian Barbour, Ethel Megutre, Misses Lee. Flora Beckley, -Emma Anderson, Nell Richardson, Madeline Thomas, Alice Hegan, Katherine Helm, Margaret Wright, Madge Uonnle, Misses McAteer. Elisabeth Jefferson, Catherine Clark, Evelyn Long, Fannie Fee.

Misses Fleming, Stella Ouerbacker. Smith. Madeline Hermany, Hermany, -Marv Buck. Emily M. Wheat, Blanche Brodie, Etta White, Laura Keiaker, Ethel Green.

Fanny McDonald, May Tydlngs. Abby Mea-uire. Chastlne McGregor, Llda Jones. Kate Strother, Pattie Wathen. LIU la Cooke, Harrison.

Etta Bond. Lucie Lemon, Ada Bonnie, Linda Lee. Price, Sara Dunlap, Maud Troxell. McKnight, H. M.

Smith, Elisabeth Thompson, Catherine Thompson, Helen waioec-k, Louise L. Stlne. Katherine McDowell, i Otter. Laura Loving, Catherine Marie Myer. Kate Griffith.

Belknap, Eleanor Singleton, Addle Meriwether, King, of Detroit; Jessie Walbeck. t'nadllla Oaslay, Annie McDowell, Julia Goodwin, Barbour, Nannie Otter, Emma Loving, Emily Form an. Ella Griffith. Betty Hrndon. Helen Wolters.

Jane Moore, Ella Tarrant, Ballle Tasgart, Edith Fry. Belle Bowman. Barnett. Reba Humphreys, Tlnsley, Fanny Herndon, Richardson, Anderson, Ethel Davis. Nina Mfrtood win.

Alice Bridgeford, Marg. Winteramltn. Je-mei Alien. Rose Hudson, Mrs. John Alley Parker, of 1123 Sec ond street, was the hostess yesterday of the John Marshall chapter of the u.

A. R. The entertainment was one or the most enjoyable that the chapter has held. Mrs. E.

N. Maxwell, tne Louis ville regent, presided In her usually erraeefu! manner. There waa a fine string band In attendance, which opened the meeting with the spirited national hymn. A paper was read by Mrs. Sallv Marshall Hardy giving sketch of the life of John Marshall, for whom the chapter namea.

Mrs, Cabell and Mrs. Irvln Dugan were ap- nninted to confer wltn otner -women clubs as to the memorial proposed for th late Senator Rosel weissinger. aaiss Boyce presented to tne society tne proposed loan exhibit to be given by the Woman's Club and asked co-operation. It waa also decided to unite with all other D. R.S In the memorial to congress.

In which that body is asked to do certain things to protect the American flsg from insult, Mrs. S. M. Hamilton reaa a nne paper, and "Mrs. Parker's Ances tors" proved an Interesting sketch.

Mrs. Parker, who Is one of the best local concert pianists, contributed to the enjoyment of the guests by play-Inc Lisst's Rhansodle No. 12. In which confirming all reports concerning her musical talent, wnicn uu puo-11c will shortly have the pleasure of observing In a recltaL Mrs. Harry Hewitt Bell sang two contralto solos with evident appreciation.

Dainty refreshments were served. There was an unsually full attendance. Among those present were: Mrs. Henry L. Pope, Mrs.

Sally M. Hardy. Mrs. Judelle MacGre-gor, Mrs. J.

M. Johnson. Mrs. J. A.

Lar-raber. Mrs. D. B. Sperry.

Mrs. Irvln Dugan, Mrs. S. M. Hamilton, Mrs.

Dud-lev Reynolds. Miss Holllngs worth. Mrs. John W. Bate.

Mrs. B. Nail. Mrs. W.

Brown. Mrs. Richardson. Mrs. R.

L. Taylor, Mrs. J. B. Dunlap.

Mrs. W. L. Lyons, Mrs. Mary ttogers vay, mm.

urr IT BelL Miss Larrsbee, Mrs, Frank Parsons. Mrs. Walker. Mrs. C.

Riiwirda. Mrs. jonn it. aiiaaieion. Mrs.

Hunter Ross, Mrs. Charles Atwood, Mrs, Harry Grinstead. Mrs. Sara Hen-ton, Miss Belle Palmer. Miss Elizabeth Mix, Mum Barnett, An entertainment, given by the Toung Men's Division NO.

A. tu. at Music Hall last week waa very suc- afuL The nail waa nnea wild of 1-luO appreciative people. tha norformers held their close at tention from tne time tne curiam un until the last line oi toe urain ow anoken. Franc Is G.

Cunningham played the part of Robert Emmet excellently: Mlsa Ada Belle Childress, as Sarah Curran, aia wen. inuuio vmiaj the part or a traitor, jo. jncany the applause of the audience. Miss u.vini Childress and Mr. Joa.

Cooney in the comical roles of Darby and Joan win often encored. L. J. Mackey. as an old patriot, played his part In a manner that wouia nan nrnfMNnnftL ine MnEinK Ul Alt James Farrell and Miss Bee Mularky and Miss Mayme Childress waa splendid.

The others. H. Lawler, D. J. Kennedy, B.

P. Holley, G. D. Daniel. D.

J. Tiernev. J. H. Flynn and J.

E. Tenner were also excellent. a nnmhw of prominent young women of the West End met at the home of Miss Minnie Ray last Thursday evening and organised the Culture Club. The officers chosen were: Miss Anna Bain, Trsident: Miss Stella cnnoress, vice President; Miss Minnie Ray. Secretary; Alice L.

Montgomery, Treasurer. The members are: Misses Alice L. Montgomery, Stella and Pernio Childress. ula Mummer. Gertie Flacb.

Anna Bain, Lena Tutt. Anita Madder-son, Bells Willis and Minnie Ray. Miss Annie Mock entertained a party of friends Monday evening. Among the guests were Misses iioine uare, lisxie and Mamie Preester. Julia and Sue Shirkley.

Eva Cos bey. Mary Ma Ion Minnis Lee Mock. Lydia Duncan, Flora Wall.r; Messra Tom G. Mulligan. George Press I er, Henry fressier.

jut. nenaer- sin. Bot isnirsiey. oeeier, wu naione, Alfred Wade. Dr.

Erhart, Tom Blanford. Tom Mock, Leslie sparrow, tseu mock and J. Browne. Mrs. Robert Bonnie gave a euchre on- Friday afternoon.

The prises were a candelabra, captured by Mrs. Lawrence Jones a portrait piste, by Mrs. Archie Robinson; a chop dish, by Mra S. B. Buckner, and a large cake plate, by Mrs.

Will Durrett. Among the guests were Mrs. A. P. Humphrey, Mrs, Sterling B.

Toney, Mrs. Georgi M. Davie, Mrs. Clint Keny, Mrs. riarry warren.

Mrs. Ernest Allls. Miss Allis. Miss Cole man, Mrs. Williams, airs, reo oesun- lak.

Mrs. J. C. Johnston, Mrs. Luke P.

Blackburn, Mrs. Hampden Zane, Mrs. W. O. Bonnie, Mrs.

AlUlia Cox. Mrs. SECTION Absolutely pure Celebes ted foe Ms and aeaUbfulness. Awi tne foS iium and all forms ot arfultaraitaas nmmm to lbs cbeaa brands. ROT At, BAKINO POWPEB KCW TOHSZ.

Luke O. Cox, Mrs. Clarence Men gel. Mnu Leonard Cox. Mrs.

Rudolph Balka, Mrs. Mary Clark. Mrs. James P. Helm.

Mrs. Crittenden Colllngs. Mrs. Darwlsj Johnson, Mrs. Garvin BelL Mr.

and Mrs. Meade Robinson entertained at a high tea Thursday evening in honor of their debutante nieces. Misses Rita Robinson and Alice Bridget ford. The guests were: Misses Marie Dodd. Eveline Wslbeck.

Amelia Cowling, Mlttle Churchill. Carrie Fergus, Ellen Bell. Florence Berkley, Linda Lea Rita Robinson. Annie McDowell. Marr Tyler.

Annie Tyler. H. Clark. Marcia Warren. Csrrfe Gilbert.

Etta Bond. Thomas. May Wheat. Walbeck. Alice Bridgeford; Messrs.

John I. Jacob, Kennedy Helm. Byron Hilllard. Stuart Young. Phil Tuley.

Warrick Anderson. Alex. Robinson. B. Allen.

Pierce Dodd. Crit Toung. W1U Cox. J. Ross Todd, Will Gaulbert, Ike 8 tar its.

Geo. Form an, John Tevls. Terry Benton, Hsm Lewis, Rob McDowell. Offut Mundy. Mil ward, Indianapolis, Ben Dudley.

Lewis Faulkner. A party was entertained by Mlsa) Mayme James at her boms last Friday evening In honor of her friend. Miss) Myra Brown, who la visiting from Obio. Those present were: Mrs. P.

Oarrety, Mrs. James. Misses Myra Brown, Alice Bonn, i Emma Nugent. Katie Nugent. Bertie Rapp, Neal Weinman.

Maml Roberts, Georgie Roberts. Nettle Ed-Inge r. Rose McBride. Emma WelgeL Mamie Lex: Messrs. Will Furlong, Dr.

A. M. Barnett, Guy Hamilton, Sara Rob erts. Tom Nug-nt. r.

Map P. w. Lex. J. W.

Edinger. W. Edlnger. Uorg Re La, Chas. Rapp, Bob Nugent.

The Elite Dancing Club entertained Its members with a pink domino party Tuesday evening. Those present wera Misses) Emma Draudt. Louise Huttl. uuaaie Schmidt. Nora Barry.

May Bell. Msym Boeswsld. Josephine Schmidt. Nettls) McAllister, Ida Barry. LiUle Hum ana Minnie BelL of Simpsonvllle: Messrs.

Emmett Klrwln, Frank Bcboltea, John, Gorman. Will Bell. Webb Moore. Jo Baldea. M.

Sacksteder. Jim Hendricks. John Hsrlow, Harry Neebaa, Geo. Barren and Mr. Prttchett.

Mr. Albert Hueiing Davis gave a din ner at the Gait House this week to Missj May Lindsley, of Nashville, who Is tha guests of Mrs. Chsrles DePauw. The following were seated at the table: Mr. and Mrs.

Llewellyn Smith. Misses Lindsley and Stutson. of Nashville; Miss Vance. of Fort Wayne, and Mlis Georgia hall-cross; Messrs. Vreedenberg, of New Al bany; Oscar Wilder.

Frank King Lord. Thompson Buchanan and Davis. Mr. and Mrs. C.

M. Gsrth received at their home last Tuesday evening from 8 to 10 o'clock In honor of Dr. and Mrs. W. Jennings.

All the members of the Central Presbyterian oh arc were invited to congratulate- each of upon Dr. Jennings' decision to tneir pastor. The many who a themselves of the pleasure were ly welcomed and royally entertained. The clerks of the Golden Rule drr goods store received their annual treat to supper, musio and dancing Friday night from to 1 o'clock. This makes the seventeenth annual reception by Mr.

and Mrs. Overstreet to their employes, who always look forward with, much pleasure for the first week of taca year. There were eighty-four present. Friday evening a gathering ef young people were entertained at the home of Miss Llzetta Noelling. on East Broadway.

Among those1 present were: Misses Ida Raidt, Nellie Baumberger, Augusta, Spelth, Mamie Heir, Minnie Bornbauser, Mary Stabb, Margaret Jennings, Agnea Stabb, Agnes Unman, Mamie Noelling. Augusta Raidt, Lisetta Noelling, Anna, bpeith; Messrs. Ad. Spelth, Fred Mets-ner. Emll O.

Baumberger. Wm. Mayer. Thomas Fitzgerald. John Duffy.

Martin Duffy, Joseph Grumme, Frank Husman, John Stabb, Louis Kessler, Chaa, Bren ner. Mrs. M. M. Colmesneil last week gav an old-fashioned candy pulling at her home, 40 West Chestnut street, to her friends.

Among tha many pleasant features of the evening were siecUona of music and recitations. Miss Emma Clark entertained Thurs day evening at her home, 2108 West Madison street. In honor of her guest. Miss Clara Craddock. of Munrordvtu.

Those present were: Misses Clara Crad dock, Nell Bliss, Mary lillss. Lima Steinberg. Minnie Batman, Msyme Kendall, Luella Full Hove. Julia Kendall, Pearl Roth. Emma Clark and Mrs.

Jen- le Quinn: Messrs. Ira Wilson. Churchill Hungerland. Dr. Doyle, George Bliss, R.

L. Davidson. O. S. Ball.

A. U. Clark. Warren Baker, Price Martins, W. H.

Clark. and R. O. Miller. Among the many pleasant New Tear's parties given during the week was that of the Nonpareil Club, at their rooms, -2400 West Jefferson street.

It was their opening dance and a large number of young people from the western portion of the ctty were present. Tha evening waa opened with the address of welcome, delivered; by Alderman Reeder, of the Twelfth ward. The club rooms were tastefully decorated with their colors. After the address Miss Arizona Meyers entertained the guests with several vocal selections, which were highly appreciated. Among those present were: Misses Aubrey, Btoepher, N.

Reeder, Schulten, Glass, H. Burke, lns-mo ns. Baker. Wolf, Denhardt. Bchupp, Arlington.

-Carsona, McGinnls, Meyers, Bchultz, Benedict, Jameson. Ryan. M. Reeder. B.

Burke, Hill, Vetter, N. Springer, A. Springer, M. Ramsay, A. Ramsay.

Smith, eaten. tin son. Dillon. Barry, Cohn, Rush. Zlilech.

Pulford. Roberts, Lavlne, Burkhardt and Fra sler; Messrs, Roberta. Prewltt. Ryan. Cohn, Zapp, Bunker, Jungbluth, Mad dox, Tom pert, Cochran, wedekin.

Itu-beL Clarke, Kanston, P. Fuller. W. Fuller, H. Shaw.

B. Shaw. Mitchell. 1L Tomppert. Kuhn.

Ficbner, Hcbulten, Far sons, Benedict. est en. Redmond, Helck. Schreiber. Redmond.

Miller. Burke, Neff. R-ed. Lewis, W. Horn.

Hagerman, J. Zllllch. La Mar. O' Tenner, Denhardt, Reeder, W. Sutton, Block.

Jones. 8. Kene. W. Zllllch.

Fuller, J. Horn. Hchwabenton, J. Ten J. Button ana liraun, A delightful reception was given at the home of Mlsa Eva Seaman.

112s Hepburn avenue, Tuesday evening. January in honor of her guest. Miss Nettle Keaa. ot West Point. Among those present were: Misses Pearl Klein.

Nettle Read. Kail Smith. Ida Matthews. Fannie Tipton, Lula Brown. Eva Seaman.

Selena Glea-1 son; Messrs. Alfroniso Merritt. Campbell Taylor. James Tipton. Lee Hawkins, i HUllard Hedges.

Robert Tnomaa, B. K. 1 Burk. Bennett Owens, Fred Stewart and D. Hilt Master Carl Bucket gave a delightful entertainment to his friends Wednesday evening from to o'clock.

Those prsaw, nt were: Misses Edna Ross. Alma.F-r-' sons, Grace and Dot McDonald, Lflln, Wurdial. I I i.