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Lincoln Department Wednesday evening Miss Zola Be dell entertained forty-five members of the younger set including the Misses Brown, Miss Scott and Messrs. Laird, all students of the University Place High School. Both enclosed porch and the house were beautifully dec orated in Easter colors, quantities of flowers being used. The evening was most enjoyably spent in games and music. Pink and white ices accom panied by pink and white cakes were served. The young people were chaperoned by Mesdames Bedell, White, Lyons and Hunter. Mrs. Louis Holmes and her small daughter, Maxine, spent the week end visiting relatives in Clay Center, Kan sas. The Optimistic Set met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Al. Taylor, 1124 South 10th street. The meeting was opened by the recitation of the Lord’s Prayer, the roll was responded to by gems from childhood. The domestic science department having charge of the meeting, the chairman demon strated an economy cake. Mrs. W. M. Jenquenz aid Mrs. George Wiley were the invited guests. We regret to report that little Mon roe Williams has contracted measles. His sister, Alma, though is quite well again. Mr. Will Johnson, of Omaha, spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, of 2010 South 14th St. Mt. Zion Baptist Sunday school will entertain the youngsters Easter Mon day evening. Hunting for the two nests of Easter eggs hidden in the church will be the special feature. Mr. Ben Hammond Sundayed in Omaha. Rev. Riley Bell filled the pulpit for Rev. Tolbert, pastor of M. E. church, during the latter’s absence in Omaha. Mrs. Gertrude Ashby of Omaha was in the city Tuesday to attend the board meeting of the State Federa tion of Women’s Clubs. The Davis’ Club met Tuesday after noon with Mrs. Joe Burton. The ladies raised $42 to apply as payment on the Home for Aged. Aramantha Chapter will give a mu sical at Masonic Hall on Thursday evening, April 5, 1017. Mr, George W. Sellers, 1042 U street, suffered a paralytic stroke Tuesday morning at four o’clock and is in a very critical condition. Mr. Harrison Miller is much im 1 roved from his recent illness and is able to be out again. Rev. Tiger, formerly pastor of the A. M. E. church, is visiting in the icty. He is on his way to take a new charge in Emporia, Kansas. Mrs. Ida Todd gave a surprise party Saturday at her home in honor of her son, William. Gideon Band was entertained by Mrs. Pattrine Gratton on Thursday evening. * AMUSEMENTS * The Alhambra THE HOUSE OF COURTESY 24th and Parker SUNDAY DOROTHY GISH IN LITTLE YANK THE BORROWED ENGINE HAM AND BUD—Comedy VAUDEVILLE MONDAY W'M. DESMOND IN THE ICED BULLET ONE COMEDY TUESDAY IN THE WEB OF THE GRAFTERS ! EDYTHE STERLING AND NORBERT A. MYLES JERRY and the COUNTERFEITERS WEDNESDAY PEARL OF THE ARMY HONEST THIEVES GROUCHY — THURSDAY CRIMSON STAIN NOBLE FRAUD ONE COMEDY FRIDAY FORTUNE PHOTO PLAY THE DEVIL’S BAIT RUTH ROLLIN AND HENRY WALTHILL VIM COMEDY SATURDAY SHORTY SOLVES A WIRELESS MYSTERY PANGS OF JEALOUSY REEL LIFE — REMEMBER OUR BARTOLA! The Finest of Musical Enchainment { SPECIAL ATTRACTION ? Piaster Sunday, April 8, 1917 | DeLUXE ICE CREAM GARDEN Miss Viola Davenport will sing Brown Skin, Joyman Blues; Mr. Walter Bell will render Burlesque of a Band Director, with Strappy of the Speedway Drummer. Souvenir to Every Lady Cabaret Entertainment from 3:30 to 5:30; 9 to 2 p. m. Omaha Saxaphone Orchestra Herrington & Killingsworth, Prop. GRAND EASTER BALL Given by the 3 J. J. J. Social Club MONDAY, APRIL 9, 1917 This will be the grandest affair of the season. The hall will be decor ated for the occasion. Souvenir to Every Lady Ralph Jones, Pres. Sonny Nicholas, Sec’y Charlie Hill Clarence Gordon Buddy Donaldson, Floor Mgr. Dev’s Orchestra Admission 25c Dancing till 2 p. m. I i II Rex Theatre i 11 REX MUSICAL COMEDY COMPANY Now Featuring the Hargis Sisters i Every Afternoon and Evening 1316 DOUGLAS STREET | - Clean Fun and Real Joy i i Change of Program Sundays and Thursdays. i i j i i | j | ' i i ' i ' \ ' 1 ' MT. MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday was delightfully spent, morning and night. Two more were added to the list of members. We were over-run with convenience to commune all present. The church is going to secure another communion set of forty glasses. Easter sermon will be preached Sunday morning, after which baptis mal service will be observed. At night a grand Easter program will be ren dered, under the leadership of Mrs. M. H. Wilkinson and assistant. The Dorcas Kensington will meet Thursday, the 12th, with Mrs. G. W. llibbler at the Rowland apartments. The Silver Leaf met with Mrs. C. P alls last Friday night and had a de lightful session. In order to do honor to the pastor and wife, Rev. and Mrs. M. H. Wilkin son, for the year that they have been with us and the good work accom plished, the church will put itself on record by celebrating their anniver sary with a reception and banquet Thursday night, the 19th of April, 1917, at 8 o’clock. The public is cor dially invited to join us. Banquet, 50 cents per plate. Mr. G. W. Hibbler, general manager. Phone W. 5086. CARD OF THANKS Omaha, Neb., April 1, 1917. We wish to thank our many friends for the sympathy shown us during our bereavement and for the many beau t;ful floral offerings. Mrs. P. Turner. Mrs. M. J. Dodd. Mrs. A. L. Jones. Mrs. John 0. Vinegar. Hcffley’s Tailors For Nifty Up-to-Date CLOTHING < ' Oliver Theatre Bldg. 149 N. 13th The CHAPMAN Drug Store j 934 P St., Lincoln Opposite Main Door Post Office Cameras and Films, Magazines, Cigars, Candies and a full line of Druggist Sundries . .......... 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