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WOMEN'S SECTION SOCIETY The Omaha Sunday Bee OMAHA, SUNDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 4, 1921. r ' ; VOL. 51 NO. 12. PART TWO V rrw f-i n lf ? A A If Va fli nr-i VV f A I i y Mhvl ml sal' - dSH V: r.- 1 '- J OL I A fc- T&naetti ' " 3fcs; spjeei Peters a ' ''NS' 'v3J!PJn .,wtw RINEHAMAWOIW.PWTO' ff. if' IT" EDITORIAL AMUSEMENTS TEN CENTS They Get Any at All ? By GABBY HOW do business girls get their exercise? How do they keep physically fit? "My work is my exercise, and w'.ien I'm through believe me 1 want to sit," said a saleswoman of suits and coats in a local department store. "A theater or automobile ride for mine," said one of, her pals. "Nature may be grand, but so is a limousine." There are those, however, who 'sincerely prefer nature in the rough to fashionable upholstery. Hiking is a popular diversion in umar.a. The Omaha Walking club with approximately 200 members, half of them women, snonsors wceklv hik- tended. , Among . the " enthusiastic morhbers are Misses Edith Tobitt, Kate , Swartzlander, lone ; Duffy, Annie Doyle, Eunice Stebbins, Ma'y Somcrs, Allie Houston and Mme. B. Chatelain. , . - ' -' Thousands of girls in Omaha sit &t a desk all day, typing, teaching, keeping books, manipulating fwitch boards, comptometers, etc., and as many more, though on their feet, are indoors, getting the minimum of fresh air and no balanced exercise. Typing to Keep Warm. Fingering a typewriter " is not very satisfactory exercise in spite of a certain man, employer of two voune women "stenos." It was a bitter cold day last winter and the :es were not warm. He stepped out of his private sanctorum, rubbing his hands, and asked the girls it they were cold. "No," they sweetly replied. "Perhaps not, perhaps not," he said somewhat embarrassed, "But you are exercising 1" Miss Margretha Grimmel, , whose marriage will take place September 10, walked regularly from her home in Dundee to the library, where she was engaged until July 15, in the reading room. Miss Grimmel is one of the few business girls who have gone in for horseback riding this summer. Miss Winifred Smith is another who gets her lungs full of air and her muscles full of stretch m the morning jaunt to business. . Dancing Wins First Prise. "What do you do for exercise after yon have closed your desk at night," Gabby asked one young woman. "I go home and read," she. re- pnea. - The most common answer is: "I don't get any " or "Dancing!" Dancing would probably win first prize as the most used form of exer cise for business girls. Miss Mary Gant has gone in for tennis. Mrs. John Farratt, who deals in real estate, is a steady golfer, but the large amount of daylight time required to make a good player keeps most business women out ' of this game, which is considered ideal exer- wait is a splendid example of a busi ness woman who keeps her physical efficiency up to her mental develop ment. She plays tennis especially well, and finds time both for horse back riding and golf. KnrtM Tnni AtTmtrtmmXAm (f ktfsl gathcrim Laebnr swlmi DETAYLS. for, her health. She and Miss Miriam McMartin have been regular Friday- nighters at the Athletic club pool. One of our local hospitals has a swimming pool where nurses dive in .as nurses and come up mer maids. The Camp Brewster pool has ' attracted hundreds of busi ness women this summer. Miss Bnss Dumont, secretary at Central High, is an accomplished swimmer, who in dulges at every opportunity. She has also a set of simple exercises which she does every night and morning. Several large business concerns of Omaha Rive brief intermissions - for calisthenics during the mornings and afternoons. Indian clubs, dumb bells and setting up exercises are resorted to by some business girls, but cross examination reveals the fact 'that it is hard to "stick" to them. Gymnasium classes such as are offered by the Y. W. C. A., or the aesthetic dancing there, are much more likely to hold interest ', , '. ' One girl who used to . skip' rope outside her apartment House has abandoned that stimulating exercise for the "daily dozen" which she de clares keep her in fighting trim. ; "Housework," say not a few, "is my exercise." These ' are ' usually married women . who - are . making homes for their children or girls who help an aged mother during the evening and early morning hours. , Rolls and Coffee. , Mrs. Cally Wahlquist, member ship committee chairman for the Omaha - Business Women's club, confesses that she rolls for her health. "I can take four rolls in my room." (Gabby suggests that this with a cup of coffee would make a good breakfast) , How about it girls? Do we owe it to ourselves to keep fit? - , By all means. Five or six min utes a day devoted to the right land of exercise will accomplish it, espe cially if accompanied by quantities of fresh water, a daily plunge, brisk, snappy walks and diverting pastimes, for the mind as well as the body must have a balance of interests. ; Nicholson s Play a "Joy Box" of Surprises The achievements of Meredith Nicholson, novelist, are of never- failing interest in Omaha, for it was here some years ago he wed the brilliant Eugenie Kountze, sister of Mrs. Richard Stewart II, Charles. T. Kountze and Luther Kountze. Mr. Nicholson's latest success is "Honor Bright," a comedy written by himself and an unrelated Kenyon Nicholson, press agent for Stuart Walker. The.play was presented in Indianapolis August 22 by the Stuart Walker company. "Honor Bright", is characterized by critics as "sweet, light, clean, rapid, interesting, a well-written love yarn with a clever, saucy ending." It is said to have the smartness of "Tea for Three," being altogether "a joy box conUinit' many new and interesting toys for those who are 'Isd B&' fia thj ppRYcntkmal comedy", Our " Newest. Matrons" Take Their Places in Society : With the coming of crisp September and October days, when the sun sends its soft autumnal rays through gold and russet-tinted tree tops, so ciety forgets the relaxation of lazy summer time and turns its thoughts toward- the activities of snowy winter. ' ; ''' " ' ' . V " ' v Among the young matrons who are making plans for the coming season are Mrs. Ware Hall, Mrs. Kenneth Norton, Mrs. Milo Gates and Mrs. Reed Peters. . . , . . ' Mrs. Hall, who was formerly Miss Mildred Rhodes, is now busily planning for a new home. As yet, Mr. and Mrs. Hall have made no def inite ararngements but will probably be located permanently within a couple of months. ; At present they are at the W. H. Rhodes home. Mrs. Kenneth Norton, formerly Janet Rockwell of Hornell, N. Y., Is residing at the Tadousac apartments. Her plans include naught but "housekeeping" for the winter months, but society will claim her attention very nuch as this newcomer is one of the popular matrons of the younger set - -. ..:...:..-.. Mrs. Milo Gates, the former Virginia Offutt, will be prominent in many of the activities this season as she is interested in Junior league work and is also a member of the publicity committee of the Society of Fine Arts. ; ',' - ., . - (-: . Mrs. Peters, who was Miss Marion Howe previous to her marriage, is well known as a pianist here and will devote her time to affairs of music during the winter. She is also interested in the Junior league and similar organizations. : ttrs.'ft.'&citv Wall Hevff photo Helen Parish To i Wed October Eighth. Numbered among the October brides will be Miss Helen Parish, daughter of Mrs. John- W. Parish. The marriage of Miss Parish to F. M. Russell of Lincoln. Neb., will be solemnized Saturday evening, Octo ber 8, ax. All baints churtlt Miss Margaret Parish, sister of the bride-to-be, will be maid of honor. Other details of the wedding have not been completed as yet. Previous to her marriage Miss Parish will be honored at many . prenuptial parties ' " Attendant Chosen For Home Wedding Miss Dorothy Balbach, fiancee of Dr. W. Edwin Davis, has chosen Miss Stella' Robinson and Miss Ruth McCoy for her attendants at her wedding on September 20. - Lieut Arthur -Davis will act as best man and little Mary Helen and Ellery . Davis of Lincoln, niece and nephew of Dr. Davis, will str1 th the ribbons. ' The marriage will take place at the Balbach home, Rev. A. F. Ernst of ficiating. . The ceremony will be fol lowed b M informal reception. School Girls Leave in Golden September , When the September sun gilds the willowy goldenrod and lends its myriad of colors to the cosmos, school girls gather up their books and start off for- universities and colleges. There will be an unusually large enrollment of Omaha girls at the University of Nebraska in Lin coln this season. Some are entering their freshman year; others are re turning to continue their studies. On September 19 the campus at the uni versity will find the following girls from our city treading its winding pathways ' Mi was Mlsws Isatvell Ptarall Helen Dlmond ', Javena H.rpr Mary Hardy Margaret Campbell Thareaa MuIIallT Mildred Mayberrjr Ztta Mnllally Coratby JaaJ . IuIm PrtauM F - Misses Ellen P. Bradshaw Qenevleve Gallagher Winifred Kerr Roaalie Platner Irene Mangold Llla Wyman Marjorle Wyman Zoe Schalelc Oladya ilickel Frances Wahl Mary E. Graham . Pauline Coad Marguerite Fallon Mary Ure Marcla Follmer t Dorothy Payne Pauline Burkett Isabel Evans Lois Thompson Josselyn Stone aertrude Broadwell Mary Leslie Dorothy Pond Arvllla Johnson Margaret Wattles Helen walpole A I vr Ijiftmaa FlorsBot jPrlce j , , O O w -J Vvv ' ft o G v J Q Jtfif&.co&eptiitie Sctiutrttiath 4R,I N CHART ALAR90GN PHOTO Miss Josephine Schurman, In this oriental costume, will be one of 12 Omaha society girls selling confections and novelties at the benefit dinner Unit WW 1WI SaOOWl VSlma A Valsy MkVMIWl BagtwA SMtUUt SWIHMS' sance room. , . Whosoever Will May Come to Omaha's Social and Intellectual Feasts Misses Grace Bailey Mary Thomaa Ethel Whalen Elizabeth Condon Geraldlne Nusbaum Emily Rosa Bernlce MelerVarfen Helen Stoltenbera; Mildred Walker Mildred Rockwell Sara fimeaton Frances Foot Mercedes Abbott . Cecil Fox Helen Cain Caroline Cain Constance Parley Mary Mann Margaret McCaadles Betty Kennedy Alice M. Turoey Dorothy Zust Lucy Weir Frances Burt Ruth Miller La Mona Map) -Katharine 8art BanA McDoaai4 . A woman came to- Omaha last winter from Chicago. Aside from her interesting family, she knew no one in the city. After two months here, she confided to one 'of her new friends that she had been hungry for a good lecture. "I am not lonesome, it isn't that," she said hesitatingly, "but a woman in her home feels keenlyi the need for contact with the outside world, particularly along the lines of liter ature and art." I had that contact in Chicago and feel acutely the lack of it here." ' . ; "Why don't "you join the Drama league?" the, new friend suggested. ' "Drama league? You're -jokingl I've, never been invited . and know of no one who would think to ask me. . "', - "You don't need an invitation. The mere desire to. attend the lec tures and payment of a small sea sonal fee makes you a member," was the reply. '"',.''.. Within 24 hours' that woman had joined the Drama league and Mrs. Henry S. McDonald, 5101 Nicholas street, treasurer, . has already re ceived three dollars from this Chi cago newcomer, for her membership for this season. , ' - Tony Sarg and . his Marionettes open the Drama league season, Oc tober 28. Mme. Marie Lydia Stand ish and Miss Gay Mac Laren and other numbers will appear later. ' Democracy of Opportunity. This democracy of ; opportunity holds in the Omaha Society of Fine Arts, in the Omaha Woman's club, Tuesday ' Musical, (up to a limited membership), and in numerous Other local organizations. Many of the most enjoyable so cial affairs of the city are on this good-will basis. Ak-Sar-Ben, with its brilliant annual ball, asks only that you be a loyal Nebraskan with a small bit of money, to become a member with all privileges. . How Can One Small Evening Hold So Much? The dinner dance on September 15 for the Associated Charities is "all-Omaha", irl its scope. For the price of a good meal "whosoever will, may come." On this occasion, according to Mrs. F. L. Devereux, publicity chairman, the Associated Charities are offering: . Th best ; dinner a famous chef can cook ',..,, Music by th Ralph Williams orchestra which makes Victor and Brunswick rec ords. . American Legion quartette and band. Dancing between courses on a new ball room floor. , ; A midnight ravu by headllners at lo cal playhouses that week. Solos by Mary Jordan, noted contralto of New York. Chance to buy candles, clgarets, whistles, horns and rattles,- from Omaha beauties In fantastlo costumes. And so the wonder grows, that one small evening can carry all these joys. Mrs. J. J. McMullen, Harney 1222, is taking reservations. Tuesday Musical Year. The Tuesday Musical club season will open on the evening of October 13 when the Scotti opera company, Antonio Scotti, general . director, will be presented at the Auditorium in a double bill, "L'Oracola" and "rPagliacci." Erika Morini, the wonderful young violinist, is another, attraction to be offered. Reinald Werrenraeh, baritone, comes to the Brandeis the evening of January 19. Ossip Gabrilowitsch, pianist, has been engaged for Sunday afternoon, February 12, Brandeis theater. Mme. Matzenauer, the great con tralto,' at the Auditorium . on the evening of March 24 will bring the season to a close. : - Social ; Merry-Go-Round Sunday, September 4. Elizabeth Barker, evening tea for Margretha Grimmel and Dorothy Balbach', brides-to-be. ' Mr. and Mrs. John W. Welch, din ner at Lakoma club. " Monday. . . Dr.. George , Boehler, dinner' for Miss Grimmel and her fiance, George Flack. Tuesday. . Dr. and Mrs. Charles McMartin, dinner at Happy Hollow club. Mrs. Leonard Trestor, luncheon for Miss Grimmel. Mr. and Mrs. Miles. McFayden, dinner dance at - Country club for Flack-Grimmel wedding party. Wednesday. Mrs. E.j A, Wolcott. luncheon at Field club. Mrs. Charles Lathroo. tea for her daughters, Winifred and Lucile. Airs. Ware. Hall, luncheon for Louise Clarke, fiancee of Harkness Kountze. : Mrs. George Engler. afternoon bridge for Miss Grimmel. Mrs. Morton -Engelman, afternoon affair for Miss Jacer Allen, fiancee cj Howard, Pjmharg, i i ! 1 Dorothy Belt, dinner for Kountze Clarke wedding party. . Marion Coad, , dinner for Flack Grimmel wedding party. 1 Mrs. George Prinz, theater party for Kountze-Clarke wedding party. Thursday. Mrs. J. J. McMullen, tea for Miss Clarke. . t Mr. and Mrs. Luther Kountze, dinner followed by dancing party for Kountze-Clarke wedding party. Friday. Flack-Grimmel bridal dinner. Dorothy Judson, dinner for Mrs. R. Nile Booth and Mrs. Cecil Kitchens, afternoon party for Miss Jacey Allen. s Saturday. William Latta, dinner for Kountze Clarke wedding party. Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Dunham", din ner for Dunham-Allen weddinsr party. --.- r) vuumg, -i Sunday, September 11. Ellison Vinsonhaler and Stewart , Summers, picnic supper for Kountxe- ' fl1r MamllasBa - i "