Miss Mary Gatlin, of Grenville, Tex., is in the city visiting as the guest of her cousin, Beebe Houston. Miss Bertha Boyd, long a resident of Omaha, sailed from San Francisco last week for Honolulu where she will make her home. Weeping Willow Lodge No. 9596, G. U. O. of O. F., meets second and fourth Thursdays of each month at U. B. F. Hall, 24th and Charles. M. H. Hazzard, N. G.; T. H. Gaskin, P. S. P. S. W. P. Wade spent December 24, in Chicago as the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Arnold Black and her husband. He returned to spend Xmas with his wife. John Denny is out of Omaha for a holiday trip. Xmas was spent in Kansas City, New Year’s in Chicago, and he is now headed for the Gulf of Mexico around which he wall sojourn for about ten days and return to Omaha. Keystone Lodge No. 4, K. of P., Omaha, Neb. Meetings first and third Thursday of each month. M. H. Haz ard, C. C.; J. H. Glover, K. of R. S. Mrs. Leonard E. Britt, who has been suffering recently from a severe cold, took a relapse and is quite ill. Mrs. Robert Wilson, 2701 Corby St., was called to her home in Memphis to the bedside of her father, Rev. D. J. Harges, who is seriously ill. The Phi Delta Sorority met at the home of Miss. Willimina Watson De cember 26. Instead of the regular program a miscellaneous shower was given for Miss Frances Irene Bell. Little Melvin Harrison, who has been confined at a local hospital, is at home again and shows much im provement from his chronic affliction Lloyd Griffin, of Des Moines, Iowa, spent the holidays in Omaha as the guest of Miss Mae Jack, 1424 North 26th St. Mrs. W. P. Wade is ill with la grippe. Dan Desdunes’ Orchestra, Webster 710, 2516 Burdette St.—Adv. Mrs. J. R. Harrison, who has been ill for three months with inflamma tory rheumatism, is able to be out again. Mrs. Nettie Andrews, 2412 P St., South Side, entertained at dinner on New Year’s day. Sixteen guests en joyed the delightful six-course menu and spent the evening in story telling and music. Will N. Johnson, Lawyer, 109 So. 14th Street. Douglas 5841. ophonist. Harry Williams is on the limited to Los Angeles. A. B. Webster, who has been in Chicago for a year or more, has re turned to this city and is a page at the Omaha Club. C. G. Woody, thepopular head waiter at the Grand in Council Bluffs, was the recipient of many beautiful presents Xmas day. Smoke John Ruskin 5c Cigar. Big gest and Best.—Adv. Charlie Corpue is running on the C., B. and Q. from Chicago to Denver. The Broomfield Buffet was closed on the night of December 31, the pro prietor having decided not to ask for the issuance of a license. Mrs. Daisy Thomas is quite ill at her home on Patrick avenue. For Chills use our $5.00 coal or your kind at Harmon & Weeth. Web. 848. Mrs. Gertrude Ashby entertained at breakfast for Mrs. Wyatt Williams of Lincoln, Neb., Saturday morning. Mrs. Edna Jackson of Topeka, Kan., is in the city as the guest of Mrs. Annie Banks. John Woods was the host to a most delightful dinner party given at the hon e of W. P. Williams, 2620 Erskine, on Sunday night, December 31. Twenty-six guests sat down to a sev en-course dinner and enjoyed the de licious viands to the music of an or chestra engaged for the occasion. The affair was formal and many beautiful evening gowns were in evi dence. The evening was spent in games, toasts and social chat. In the early hours of morning the guests de parted, full of praise for the charm ing entertainment provided them by their host. The Atkisson Shoe Co. wish to call attention to their line of boys’ shoes. This company bought heavily last year and is offering the best at prices unequalled in Omaha. Look for ad. Send your family wash to the Hinchey Laundry, Phone South or Ty ler 146. You will be satisfied.—Adv. W. II. Brunner, the well known barber, is again with P. H. Jenkins at 1313 Dodge. All old customers and friends welcome. Mrs. Addie Johnson of 557 So. 33rd street died December 28th at her residence. She leaves a husband and several relatives. The funeral was held from St. John’s A. M. E. church, Saturday. The Rev. W. F. Osborne officiated. Burial was in Forest Lawn cemetery. Jones & Chiles were the undertakers. Will build you a bungalow on a brge lot close to school and car line for $100 cash and $15.00 monthly. 1'el Webster 6519.—Adv. Zelma, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Shields of 6214 So. 28th street, South Side, died Christ mas morning and was buried Decem ber 27th at Graceland Park cemetery. Jones & Chiles were the undertakers. Read Shaffer Chapter’s ad. You have? Of course, if you have eyes you couldn’t fail to see it. Are you going January 9? Indeed, I am. Miss Lela Dudley of 28th and Bur dette streets, is seriously ill at her home. Mrs. Georgie Graves, of 2803 Mi ama street, is quite sick. She is under the care of Dr. Edwards. The Basket Stores will help you solve the problem of the high cost of living. Look up their price list for this week.—Adv. Mrs. George Ray of Dundee enter tained on New Year’s Day at a family dinner. Covers were laid for twenty guests and the dining room was most tastefully decorated. Miss Irene Cockran was the pianist for the occa sion. The only out of town guest was Charles Walker of St. Paul, Neb. Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Gregory en tertained several friends at whist and dancing New Year’s night. The whist prizes were won by Mesdames James, Williamson, Johnson and Mr. Silas Johnson. January 9th is the date. The Alamo is the place. Shaffer chapter’s en tertainment is the event. Desdunes' orchestra. Mrs. David Ferguson and Miss Ole atha Russell entertained on Friday evening at the residence of Mrs. Eu gene Russell, 4023 Seward, Mrs. John Bundrant of Minneapolis, Mrs. Zen obia Diggs of Parsons, Kans., and Mrs. Wyatt Williams of Lincoln, Neb. About forty guests were pres ent and the evening was 6pent in dancing and cards. Try Madam Baker’s Wonderful Hair Grower, on sale at The People’s Drug Store.—Adv. The P. B. club gave their annual Christmas party at Peterson Hall, Fri day evening, Dec. 29th. A six course luncheon was served to about thirty guests. A very enjoyable evening was spent. Theodore Adams, of the Adams’ orchestra, has gone to Tennessee where he will spend two weeks’ visit ing relatives. Mr. Joseph Officer, a former res ident of Omaha, but who has made his home in Toronto, Canada, for the past six years, is spending a few days in this city visiting with his old friends. He is the guest of James G. Jewell. The North Side Needle Club met at the residence of Mrs. W. H. Jackson, 3532 North Twenty-ninth street, Wed nesday, December 27, and spent a most enjoyable time. The next meet ing will be with Mrs. M. Jenkins, 3508 Burdette street. The Phi Delta Sorority held their Watch Night Slumber party at the home of Miss Blanche Nance, 2552 Spalding street. An elaborate five course luncheon was served. At noon New Year’s Day a breakfast was served by the hostess's mother, Mrs. Harry Crouch. Mr. and Mrs. P. W. White enter tained at a New Year’s dinner at their residence, 1403 North Eighteenth St., in honor of Mrs. A. H. Thompson, of Kansas City, Mo. Covers were laid for twelve. The other out of town guest was Mrs. Lettie Miller, of Atch ison, Kansas. Mrs. C. H. Hicks, of 2020 Clark St., . has been quite ill the past week. CHOCOLATES “The Utmost in Candy” THE O'BRIEN CO. Candy Makers * . . . . .. .. •-* i » Our Annual MID-WINTER White Sales Now in Full Force Throughout the Store Affording Unusual Buying Opportunites Burgess-Nash Company "EVERYBODY’S STORE” f-—■ ‘.— ’“I A Record Breaking Sale of Blouses Will be held here on SATURDAY Be sure to share in this sale -the savings are remarkable BRANDEIS STORES