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Birsonal Happenings » iews while it is news £ Webster 4243 X 1 204 Mrs. T. P. Mahammitt left Sat urday night for Pasadena, Calif., where she will visit her niece, Mrs. Wm. Lacey. Mrs. Alfred Jones left Saturday night for Denver, Colo., where she will visit her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Reed for two weeks. E. F. Morearly. Lawyer, 700 Peters Truat building, Jackson 3841 or Har ney 2166. Mrs. Rufus Long is recovering nice ly at the Swedish Mission Hospital, where she underwent an operation for appendicitis. The Dame’s Club held their pro Lenten party at the residence of Mrs. M. E. Overall, 2010 Lake Street, on Tuesday evening. A very delightful time was enjoyed by all. The first prizes were wor' by Mrs. S. A. Wil liams and Sergi. Isaac Railey; Boobie prizes were won by Mrs. A. Wilson and Dr. A. G. Edwards. ASK YOUR MERCHANT OR THOSE FROM WHOM YOU BUY WHY HE DOES NOT ADVER TISE IN YOUR NEWSPAPER. Mrs. Geo. Watson entertained the Elite Whist Club at her residence, 2716 No. 28th Avenue Monday aft ernoon. Mrs. Gladys Travis Claybom, one of Omaha’s popular young matrons, passed away early Friday morning at her residence 2020 Clark St, after a very brief illness. She was a faith ful and much loved member of Grove M. E. Church, from which the fun eral was heltl Monday afternoon. In terment was at Forest Lawn ceme tery. She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband, father, mother, three sisters and a grandmother. rkat-Claaa Modara Paraiakad Baaasa —MW No. MU 8t Wak. 47M. Mr* L. M. Baattar Brwfm. The Woman’s Auxiliary of the Church of St. Philip the Deacon, gave a very pleasant dancing party at the Hanscom Park Pavilion last Thurs day evening, February 28th. This was also their pastor’s birthday an niversary and during the evening a purse was presented to him from the auxiliary as a slight token of love and esteem. Mrs. J. D. Lewis left Monday for Emporia, Kans., where she was call ed by the death of her father, Eman uel Terry. Mrs. Turner, mother of Mrs. Alfred Jones who suffered a slight paralitic stroke on Monday is reported resting comfortably. Mrs. Matthews and her daughter, Geraldine of Missouri Valley, were the guests of Mrs. S. H. Dorsey last Thursday. They came to attend St. Philip’s Auxiliary dancing party “HAPPY DAYS” AT GAYETY Princes* Kee-Wa-Nu, Noted Austra lian Dancer, is a Daring Feature In Hurtig and Seamon’s Columbia Burlesque offering “Happy Days” which comes to the popular Gayety theatre Saturday as next week’s at traction, theatre goers are assured an entertainment that should meet with their unqualified approval. This is a striking example of modem bur lesque—the variety that has taken such a hold upon the public and which has developed Columbia Burlesque in to an immensely popular amusement idea. Two performances daily will be in vogue during the week that "Happy Days” is here. This will include night performances and daily matinees which are designed to allow ladies who come unattended an opportunity of enjoying the pleasure of the the atre. Will H. Ward, an old favorite with burlesque patrons, and “Rags” Mur phy, tramp specialist are leaders of the fun-making delegates. The fea tured vaudeville specialty introduces the Four Dancing Demons, a quar tette of colored steppers who are said to be the fastest working bunch of foot-workers ever gathered together in one group. Another feature is Kee-Wa-Nu, Au stralasian impressionistic rythmic dancer whose interpretations though thrilling and daring, are at the same time artistic and beautiful. / SECRETARY CENTRAL BRANCH OF Y. W. C. A. UNDERGOES OPERATION The many friends of Mrs. Carrie Ada Campbell, the efficient secretary of the Central Branch of the Y. W. C. A. will be gratified to learn that she is rapidly recovering from the serious operation she recently underwent at the Methodist hospital. Mrs. Camp bell’s deep and sincere Interest In the North Side Branch has won for her a deservedly warm place in the hearts of our people. NORTH SIDE BRANCH 22nd and Grant Streets EDNA M. STRATTON, Executive Sec’y GIRLS GIVE CARNIVAL Last Friday night the High School Girls’ Athletic Club, Mrs. Evelyn Singleton, advisor, gave a unique and thoroughly enjoyed carnival. It was a big success from every point of view, young and older folk having lots of fun. The lucky number 169, held by Helen Jenkins, won the prize, a $2.60 gold piece. SPRING TERM OF CLASSES TO BEGIN ON MONDAY, MARCH 8 Monday—Art—7:30 to 9:30 p. m. Fee, , $6.00. Tuesday—Gymnasium—7:30 to 9 p. m. Fee, $3.00. Wednesday—Sewing—7:300 to 9:30 p. m. Fee, $3.00. Thursday—Millinery—7:30 to 9:30 p. m. Fee, $4.00. Ten or more registrations required for each class. Special classes formed upon request. REGISTER NOW! A NEW ADVERTISER Attention is called to the advertise ment of the Goldstein-Chapman Com pany which appears in this issue. They are one of Omaha’s most dependable stops. A young woman said to the Monitor the other day. “I like Gold stein and Chapman, for you can de pend upon anything you get there.” LINCOLN NEWS AND COMMENT Mrs. Ethel Grant, Mrs. Lena More head, Mrs. Pearl Thompson, sister and cousins of Mrs. Mary Williams returned to their homes last Sunday. Mt Zion Baptist Choir gave a con cert at East Lincoln Baptist Church white, last Friday night. Scored quite a hit. An operetta with a cast entirely of Lincoln young people was given in McKinley school last Friday night for the first time when “Miss Cherry Blossom” by May Hewes Dodge and John Welson Dodge was presented to a well filled house, which was under auspices of the National Association. Young people attending Lincoln High and State University filled the chorus and took other roles, and were di rected by Miss Irene Morgan and Miss Marie Bamer It is said the produc tion was fine, not only in its settings, but in the manner each person lent themselves to the parts. Their voices were rich and harmonious, and the interpretation of humor in the comedy was captivating. The cast: Cherry Blossom, Agnes Thomas; Kokemo, Vi ola Johnson; Jack Smith, Everet Wil ford; Harry Jones, Shumpert Logan; H. Worthington, Charles Mitchell; Jones Young, Milton Johnson; Jersi ca Vanderpool, Muriel Battey; Logo Dewey Jackson; Geisha girls, Maxine Holms, Valeril Crews, Mertha James, Thelma Hammond, Veva Jones, Cor inne Ferguson; American girls and boys, Ray Holcomb, Harold Adams, John Adams, Frederick Holcomb, Charles Mitchell, Erma Tuggle, Fran cis Mitchell, Mary Mitchell, Minnie Hill, Ruth Girley. Regular meet of Lebanon Isjdge, No. 3 A. F. & A. M. Tuesday night, March 11th. Mrs. Marie Patrick will entertain the Utopian Art Club at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Fonbes, 2410 Hol drege Street Thursday night, March 13. Mrs. Nettie McDonald will ren der musical selections. Rev. G. W. Carter was an Omaha visitor last Sunday; Rev. I. B. Smith conducted services at the Newman M. E. Church in his stead. The M. M. Mission met at the home of Mrs. L. Abner last Tuesday night; after regular business The election of officers were: President, Mrs. M. Griffin; Vice-president, Rosa Adair; Sec’y-, Ella Reinhardt; Treasurer, Jo ana Spam. The attendance was good and a profitable meeting. Mrs. Anna Christman is confined with illness at this time. The various entertainments being given by Clubs for Mt. Zion Baptist Church are being well patronized. The Council of Deliberation of the Scottish Rite Masons of the District of Nebraska met in Lincoln last Sun-' day afternoon. Messrs. Nat Hunter, District Deputy of Nebraska; W. P. Wade, A. B. Webster, G. Stewart, C. M. Simmons, J. T. Saunders of Oma ha were present. The meeting was opened in due form by D. D. C-in-C Nat Hunter, who gave an annual re port of Scottish Rite Masons progress in this district during the pasf year, and we feel that there is room for improvement, much business being transacted. The same officers were re-elected for ensuing year, saving P. J. Warner, who being out of the State. The next meeting will be at Omaha in 1925. Covenant anrl praise services were enjoyed by a good number of mem bers at Mt. Zion Baptist Church last Sunday morning. The Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. had five services. The Pastor preached a most interesting sermon at night, after which, com munion was partaken of by a large crowd of members. WANTED—Two young or middle aged ladies of pleasing personal ity. If you are earning less than $30 per week and want a real po sition and desire to better your con dition see Mr. J. E. Smith* by ap pointment at the North Side Ba zaar, 2114 No. 24th St. j W. B. 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