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Show THE BEE, G You saw her last, the hall room's belle; A sou tile, lace and roses blent ; Your worldly worship moved her then; She does not know jou now, In Lent. See her at prayer! Her pleading hands Hear not one jrcm of all her store. He rebuked Her face is saint-likIly those pure ejesand gaze no more Absorbed in high and holy dreams Of-n- ew spring dresses, truth to say To them the tim is sanctified From Shrove-tid- e until Easter day. Geo. A. Baker, Jr. e. OCIETY is certainly becoming athletic in its desires. Its devotees feel it in their bones. After making this confession they find that their friends and neighbors are su tiering from the same malady. They conclude it is an epidemic, that it is This suggoing around. gests wheels bicycles. The The men stand at their gates holding forth on .the merits of their favorites. Dinner is read, but what is dinner when comThe family are appeased pared with a wheel when they hear the cause of the delay, and make use of this admirable opportunity to put in their claim for a new make. Everybody is going to rile. Even the attractive display of summer fabrics and hats in a down town establishment, receives but slight comments, for the girls have declared they are going to live in their bicycle suits all summer. This is a word of warning to the men. Send for that bicycle suit at once or your tailor will receive unjust blame. 1 The past week has been made up of small but very pleasurable events, several weddings, mati-- ' nee and chafing dish parties. A whist club has been formed to meet during Lent. It is limited to two tables, and tis said lhat silence will reign supreme. Miss Colton gave a very pretty chafing dish supper in honor of Miss Bacon on Friday evening. The coloi scheme was yellow, the candle shades, linen and flowers being of that color. The place cards were unusually dainty. Her guests were Miss Bacon, Miss Maude Thorn, Miss Roundy, Mr. Rob. Smith, Mr. T. Ellis Browrn, Mr. Lyon and Dr. Worthington. The Tuesday afternoon club met with Miss Ura Harkness this week. The friends of Miss Bessie Glendenning will be glad to know of her convalescence, On Wednesday morning Miss EfTie Gee, daughter of Judge and Mrs. Gee, was married to Mr. Charles A. Quigley, Rev. Father Kiely officiating. The bride and groom stood in a bower of palms, surmounted by garlands of smilax interwoven with violets. Violets were everywhere, filling the rooms with their delicious fragrauce. An elaborate wedding breakfast was served after which the young couple left for California on the noon train. The bride wore a smart traveling gowm of brown broadcloth. Mr. and Mrs. Quigley will be at home to their friends after April 1. . Miss Katherine Geddes gave a matinee party at the Grand on Wednesday afternoon, in honor of her guest, Miss Small. guest would place a curio from the sublime to the ridiculous in a little box that accompanied the invitation. The guests were requested to tell about their hidden treasures, and much merriment was caused by the guesses. Many valuable articles were exhibited ; an old English pitcher, called the Bow pitcher, a fad about 150 years ago among the fashionable dames ; a newspaper printed on wall paper, just before the siege of Vicksburg ; a flag that floated in 1812 and a pair of silk baby socks from the Paris exposition in 1808. Delicious refreshments were served, after which Miss Jennings, Mrs. King and Mrs. Fabian furnished delightful music. The guests were : (Continued on Jujre $. . REw AT THE... YORK ' Mrs. Flagg and Miss Mary were the guests of honor at a luncheon given by Miss Nannie Mur ray on Wednesday afternoon. After the repast the guests, Mrs. J. Walker Young, Mrs. Allen and Miss Wright attended the matinee at the Grand. The card parties given by Judge and Mrs. Henderson were probably the most elaborate was given before the Lenten season. Sixty-threplaedand the fortunate winners of the handsome prizes on the first occasion were Mrs. Hayden, Mrs. Brinker, Mr. McGurrin and Dr. At the second and equally enjoyable party Mrs. Hough, Mrs. Post, Mr. Kenyon and Mr. J. N. Sharp won the prizes. Cfl5H STOff EVERY ARTICLE e Bas-com- b. Mrs. William Reid entertained the Dollar luncheon club on Saturday afternoon. This club requires renewed ingeniousness to provide a varied menu within the limitations, and the hostesses vie with each other to provide something new. Mr. T. R. Jones wa3 the host of a stag party early in the week. His guests were Dr. Worthington, Dr. Bascomb, Mr. Heintz, Mr. George M. Scott and Mr. Wicks. club has been formed to meet weekly at the homes of its members, giving a musicale every other week and playing cards the intermediate weeks. The club met with Miss Afton Young on Tuesday evening. A Miss June Saddler has been the hostess of a jolly little house party. Mrs. C. C. Goodwan gave a yellow luncheon on Saturday afternoon in honor of Mrs A. C. Cleveland of Nevada. Mr. W. II. Irvine was the host of a charming dinner given at the Alta club. The decorations were exquisite roses and ferns. Judge and Mrs. Powers, Miss Murray, Miss Wright, Mr. Max Smith and Mr. W. J. Lawrence were the guests. One of the most interesting and instructive parties of the week was given by Mrs.' W. P. Lynn on Thursday afternoon, in honor of Miss Davenport. The invitations requested that each . . A RARE BARGAIN . . |