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Show i V Society EJents ojf the tOeeK R - Mr. B. Fltzsimmons was not at the CorI?mol- n cial Club on Sunday night, the end men of a min- strel show were not in evidence, and no cheap If skate song and dance teams from some passitig m graft were in the rooms. It Therefore how could it he expected that "the fj culture" of the city would be on hand. M No one was there but Elbert Hubbard, and n how could lawyers, or artists, or writers, or any in professional men of wit afford to spend an hour JWf with this man from East Aurora, Erie county, H New York. mM l A mere handful of men were present "to meet" HI "John" of the Roycroft Ideals," and in the still-Hi still-Hi ness and hush of the big rooms, one by one ml . slipped away, and left him munching a sandwich HI at the club bouffet. "An evening with a deal of thrill, a deal of in- IK terest," as Fra Elbertus might say. The clib was BBf quiet as a tomb, and evidently those present had H taken counsel from the periodical of protest HL which said "Think twice before you speak, and H then talk to yourself." m Avaunt Fra Elbertus; and other literateurs Hr take warning. Zion is not for such as you what HI "our culture" wants is Fitz. and Young Corbett, HI and "The Sponge Sisters," Sop and Soak in in- HI imitable specialties, and any other good shows BJ that may originate in the Haymafket and finish kW' v v Hf The "Haberdasher" of New York thought by B:. many to be an authority on fashion, says: "The KgL wearing of a band of crepe or black cloth on the H ' left sleeve is an affection borrowed from England, IHL where it was adopted .for livered servants. In civil fljgjl' life it is a sign of poverty, as it was adopted by RHT men who felt they could not afford to buy entire. H f mourning outfits. The band is proper for ser- H vants, penurious and poor people." Vftft Jv $w w 9f The habit of wearing this black band has bo-Hi bo-Hi come so general, and so many are affecting "it Kg principally on account of being dead ones them- I selves that the above is very timely. And that Kg reminds me of a woman I saw at the Broadmoor wjm Casino two summers ago. Flashily dressed, and H i frescoed to the limit, she wore the band of black 1H r on a light tan jacket which she wore while sit-Hi sit-Hi ting on the veranda. As soon as the music wpuld ml start, she'd shed the jacket, and after the dance 1 ;x put it on again and call for another "Scawtch." B . Fra Elbertus told a good story Sunday even- !j ing, with reference to Joaquin Miller, whom he Hy recently visited. Hi 1 "I called him Mr. Miller several times," said Hn rf Mr. Hubbard, "and finally he turned, and said, 1 'There's a Mr. Miller in every damn block in 11 y town. My name's Joaquin.' " M s The rhyme of three men in a boa.t, might have im a new version, were the writer a poet. P- - At one table in a cafe, u few evenings ago, sat a coy maiden, who has figured in more than one escapade. At another table sat three men, a fati sleek banker, a mining magnate, and a popular hotel man. No ono" else was in the room, so each felt that ho cuuld go and. speak to the young lady without with-out spoiling his immaculate reputation. So one by one they coquetted witf. the lady with the dreamy eyes. She was very busy, hurrying through dinner the while, but she had time to make a late with one im front of a certain church at 5:55, with another at the same place at 10 o'clock, and with the third at 10:05. Then all went their wa rejoicing. About i:30 they began to yawn their excuses to one another, and slipper! away. In the mean time the girl was enjoying life elsewhere, and the dupes met at the appo'nted rendezvous. At atiy rale their chagrin, helpei. the wine sales the rest of the night. And to change the old proverb a little, 'A cat may laugh at three kings." l?9 0 ffrf The marriage of Miss Florence Drehmer and Mr. Charles G. Billings, which took place at the home of the bride's parents on Thursday evening was a beautiful event. Dr. W. M. Paden performed the ceremony, which was witnessed by about thirty intimate friends. Miss Pearl Drehmer was bridesmaid, and Mr. Joseph Sheets best man. After the ceremony an elaborate reception was given in the beautifully decorated rooms. Mi and Mrs. Billings will be at home after Juno 1st at No. 8, Dubei Avenue. t5 10 tv Mr. Edwin H. Lemare, one of the greatest living liv-ing English organists, will perform at the Congregational Con-gregational church on June 1st. Mr. Lemare is himself a composer of ability and will render some of his musical creations. Deep rich pansies and the golden, glow from yellow shaded candelabra, made the luncheon of Mrs. George Nye, one of the most effective I of the many beautiful affairs this spring. Eigh teen ladies enjoyed the charming event which was given at the Commercial Club for Mrs. Baldwin. Bald-win. 3 2fi v One ol the most enjoyable of the many affairs af-fairs siven in honor of Miss Flora Drehmer the past worfi was the one given by Miss Lanius Monday Mon-day morning. A guessing contest entitled "A Floral Love Story" was very unique and appropriate, appro-priate, the first prize being won by Miss Cowan and the consolation awarded Miss Gaby. 2fr tC An oxpected engagement of much interest is that of Miss Frances Howat and Mr. J. Fred Odell. Society mis been ready to congratulate them for some tin e, but the opportunity did not come till the past week. t t&v tv Mrs. Sturgis is hostess at the Country Club today. Miss DIckert entertains today for Miss Norma Dinkert. Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Howard entertain on Monday Mon-day evening for Miss Ferry. Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Dickert announce the engagement of their daughter, Norma Giest, to Josiah Greigg Sawyer, the wedding to take place June 3rd. A charming dinner was that given Sunday evening at the Commercial Club by Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Wilson in honor of Mrs. Belle Stansell of Chicago. Miss Maude Lanius entertained on Monday for Miss Diehmer. Others entertaining for her during the week were Miss May Billings, Miss Taylor, Miss Gabey and Miss Lawther. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Galigher entertained on Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Keyes enteitained at dinner din-ner Thursday evening. The Charity Card party, given Tuesday after-'noon after-'noon under the auspices of the Council of Jewish Women was a great success. The hostesses were Mrs. Schiller and Mrs. Hirschman. A 1 1 cttily appointed luncheon, enjoyed by a dozen trlends was that of Miss Alice Cunningham's Cunning-ham's on Wednesday. The errand ball of the Masons Thursday evening even-ing at rhristenson's hall was a brilliant success. Professor and Mrs. Thomas Radcliffe gave an Informal musicale Wednesday evening. Mrs. Belden entertained at cards on Wednesday. Wednes-day. Mrs. Pfoutz entertained the card club Tuesday. Tues-day. Mrs. Sturgis and Mrs. Pardee give a tea at the Post on Wednesday. Mrs. Edwin Kimball, Miss Mary Kimball and Miss Kate Williams have issued invitations for a large reception to be given next Thursday aft-v aft-v ernoon. |