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About The Omaha morning bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 1922-1927 | View Entire Issue (March 16, 1924)
State D. A.R.to Meet in Omaha Coming Week Sessions of Annual Confer ence Start Thursday Night L-at Blackstone Hotel; V' Banquet Is Feature. i ^ - tjfnnual state conference of the rjihghters of the American Revolu tfcno, will be held In Omaha this vfeek from Thursday to Saturday. ‘Forty-three chapters of the organi zation In Nebraska will be repre sented. JAM sessions, except a banquet to b4 given by Major Isaao Sadler chap ter of Omaha, will be held at the Bpckstone hotel. ^Preceding the convention the genea logical library of the association will feef open at the hotel. Open session Wfibe held Thursday night. It will b4 opened by a bugle call played by H(rold Moorman ^bugler of Omaha pdfct No. 1, Anuflcan Legion. Opening Program. Dr. B. H. Jenks will read the Invo cation; Mrs. C. G. Abbott, etate chair man of the committee on the correct us« of the flag, will lead in the flag salute; Mrs. Florence Besler Palmer will Bing; Mrs. B. M. Anderron, re gent of the Omaha chapter: Mayor James C. Dahlman and John L. Ken nedy will welcome the visitors to Omaha, and Mrs. Claire Paine, state vloe regent, will respond. Greetings will be given by the fol lowing representing patriotic eo cuikle*: Hiss Amy Gilbert, state regent of Jowa D. A. R.; Carl R.'Gray, presi gerit Nebraska Society of Mayflower Descendants; Mrs. Arthur Crittenden Smith, president Nebraska Colonial Dames: Mrs. Edgar Allen, president Nebraska Society, Daughters of Founders and Patriots; Dr. J. M. Banister, president Nebraska Society, Som of the American Revolution; Mrs. C. G. Winterson. president Ne braska Daughters of 1812. Officers and past officers of the D. A. R., who will speak are: Mrs. Eliot Grant Drake, Beatrice, Neb., vice president general and past state regent; Mrs. C. B. Letton, Lincoln, past vice president general and past etate regent; Mrs. Scott Merrill, past state regent; Mrs. Jane Belle Ringer, and Mrs. Charles F. Spencer, Lincoln, past state regents. Mrs. Alvin H. Connelly, of Kansas City, Mo., reporter general to the Smithsonian Institute, will give an ad dress on “The National Society of the D. A. R. An Inspiration.” Officers’ Report. The session Friday morning and afternoon will be devoted to hearing reports of officers and committees. Thai night there will be a banquet at the Burgess-Nash tea rooms, with the program to follow to Include a pag eant, ''Ssgrificlal Gardens" under the direction Of Mrs. Joseph C. Lawrence of Omaha, with song numbers by Mrs. Harlow Frederick. A playlet and a sketch, “Dame Greel o’ Province town" will conclude the entertain ment. Officers of the Nebraska branch, D. A. R. and the committees In charge of the convention are: Officers: Mrs. Elizabeth O'Linn Smith, Chadron, regent; Mrs. Clara Paine, Lincoln, vice regent; Mrs. Wil liam Madgett, Hastings, recording secretary; Mrs. R. M. Campbell, Co lumbus. corresponding secretary; Mrs. R. M. Jones, Omaha, treasurer; Mrs. F. P. Larmon, registrar; Miss Rnxie Ammerman, Fairmont, historian; Mrs. A. L. Evans, Lexington, auditor; Mrs. W. c. Buchta. David City, librarian; Mra. T. J. Gist, Kalla City, chaplain. Reception: Mra. O. H. Rucker, Mrs. T. B. Protsman; Mrs. j. E. Living ston, Miss Betty Smith. Mrs. Robert Shields, Sir*. R. B. Wlxson, all of Omaha. Banquet: Mesdame* E. J. Lauck, J. L. Codington, William Maxfield, J. E. Larsen, F. D. Power*, R. B. Wixsoa. Jame* Rodman, ArthuF Cola, Stephen Davies, J. A. Llnderholm, Lewis Blan chard, J. W. Hanbery. J. Johnson, O. S. Dotson, H. C. Utley. Entertainment: Mrs. J. C. Law rence. Properties: Mr*. H. C. Utley, Mrs. J. B. Dresher. Music: Mrs. T. B. Protsman. Former Moose Head Tells Members of Big Home "Th<v greatest problem confronting all governments ought to be the con servation of human life,”' declared Judge J. Willis Pierson, former head of the Loyal Order of Moose, In an address Saturday night at Moose hall, Twenty-eighth and Farnam streets. “Europe Is a. tented battlefield, but In America, the mighty fraternities are striving to ameliorate the mis eries of humanity.” He outlined work being done at Mooseheart, 111., a city founded and operated by the lodge for dependents of Its members, living or dead. Children cared for In the commu nity are given their choice of IS dif ferent vocations, and recelva a high school education as well as a trade. The Institution Is governed by a hoard of director* of which J. J. Davis, secretary of labor, and Senator Capper are members. Gould Diet* Says Night Air Mail Permanent Soon Night air mall flying will soon be a permanent Institution with Omaha ns an Important center, according to Gould Dietz who returned yesterday from a trip to Washington. He declares that President Coolldge Is a ruling favorite In the east for the republican presidential nomination. Mr. Dietz was guesrt of William Howard Taft, supreme court Justice, In the senate gallery the day Senator I.odge of Massachusetts defended the president from democratic attacks during ths Sinclair oil controversy. Boys Take Phone Parts to Make Radio Outfits Theft of radio parts by small boys has mounted to the stature of a real juvenile court problem. District Court Judge Day declared Saturday in pronouncing suspended sentences to the boy's Industrial school at Kearney on two boys who faced him on tjie charge. They were accused of stealing tele phone receivers from outside tele phones belongong to the Northwset ern Bell Telephone company, to make radio sets. Colored Women Organize Division of Unity Club A group of colored women met Fri day night at 2824 North Twenty-sixth street, and formed a temporary or ganization of the women's depart ment of the Unity club. They will meet again Monday night at 1310 North Twenty-fourth street to perfect a permanent organization. Unique Community Sale. Special Dispatch to The Omaha Bee. Newcastle, Neb., March 15.—Ap event of general Interest to the farm ers of Dixon county Is a big com munity combination sale at the New castle pavilion today. There Is no limit to the variety and amount of things offered for sale. Cattle, draft horses, poultry; hogs, farming ma chinery and household goods alread> have been listed. ( rJ{aas rJ3roihen5''j OMAHA __ LINCOLN MINNEAPOLIS OMAHA Where Style and Quality go hand in hand— This happy combination Is found at its best in Haas Brothers garments. They unite here because we permit none but quality apparel to become a part of our stock, and each style must prove a success before Haas Brothers adopt it. We Invite your inspection of the wonderful assemblage of coats, suits and frocks that will greet you here tomorrow. * [ Haas Brothers IK yrJAe ShopfirWomen' Accessories have come forward alarmingly since last year when Paris stressed the perfect ensemble. Each costume must have its jewelry, which need not be real to be in good taste; its scarf, its purse, its handkerchief. If tai lored, th^, outfit is not complete without an umbrella. Hosiery is of chiffon weight and takes light shades. Whether one dines, dances, shops or drinks tea with friends, her hose are certain to be chiffon and not the color of her shoes. French Nude Sombrero Lariat Cowboy Jackrabbit Bombay Mali Jongg ' Airdale Peach are names no less in triguing than the hose themselves. Improved art has made chiffon hose sheer and thin and yet with very serviceable wearing qualities. $2.45 Featherweight c h i f fon hose, which in Omaha are exclusive with Thompson* Belden’s— $2.95 STREET FLOOR Footwear is known for its marked simplicity. Cut a little higher about the arch, with the toe more flattering than square, and mostly of patent, satin and suede, the slippers for spring are unusually graceful. Sorosls footwear, sold only here in Omaha, is made on a combination last which gives a com fortable vamp, and a snug-fitting heel that will not slip. The Newark, a two-strap patent pump of graceful lines made with block heel. $10 Gray suede cutout strap over instep and cutouts in quarter. Block heel, $10. Black satin trimmed with black suede in sandal ef-' feet with strap up the front. Low, flat heel, $10. STREET FLOOR Lingerie of lighter weight ' and hue. Although flesh will probably always be the favored shade, there is some tendency, this sea son, towards honeydew and orchid. Fine voiles with lace and hand work are particularly desirable. We especially feature a crepe de chine gown, made lovely with lace, in either built-up or bodice-topped style, with shirring to give front fullness. Also a crepe de chine teddy with real filet in bodice style. $3.95 SECOND KLOOR Lovely Jersey Silk Bloomers and vest make a very practical combination for spring. Jersey silk vests of fine quality,.made bodice top style in flesh, orchid, and peach, $1.95. Bloomers to match, $2.95. STREET FLOOR Frocks One Sees are slim and straight, knowingly designed that nil may acquire the fashionable silhouette. Straight and narrow is the mode which alpacas, crepes and satins reveal to advantage. The tunic, the tube and the suit frock for tailored wear; gracious and graceful tea and dinner hour models in which ecru lace and black with white play im portant parts. Dresses are priced— , $25 to $98.50 The Boyish Suit for wear shopping, mornings and^ traveling. Although not necessarily as severely plain as the O'Rossen two button, double-breasted model, it must be tailored. Alpaca, twill, tweed, stripes and novelty woolens. Our Opening and Week of Spring Sales • Informally we present to you our newest and best, with the hope that you will find pleasure in seeing. To make shopping intensely interesting each department offers one or more items priced much below what you would expect to pay. Model Hats Featured Monday Only $9.85 “Only the one of its kind”—magic words to a woman when she is considering a spring hat. Moreover, it is a rare privilege to select model millinery at less than $10. Cecile Meyerson Import Maison Maurice Vanitie Holland The small hat which has definitely triumphed; flat tering flower models with which to greet the Easter season; burnt goose and other smart plumage; chic unusualities that are decidedly French. FOURTH FLOOR The Scarf is Everywhere In the evening it is a half - revealing, half -cone ealing whisp of chiffon; for sports it is gai- / ly and even gaudi ly knitted, and worn in a careless fashion. Babies we think have a right to new things, too —dainty clothes to make them more lovable, warm clothes to keep them cosy and comfortable, correctly fashioned garments to keep them healthy and happy. Our infants’ department has new spring bonnets and coats, hand made dresses and cunning play clothes fresh and new for mothers to approve. SECOND FLOOR y Fabrics r adore prints and show favor to stripes. At Palm Beach and such fashionable resorts, sum- , mer frocks for daytime wear favor the smaller prints of repeated dots and motifs with an occa sional flamboyant pat tern. Cheney prints in wee flower and quaint geo metric patterns are more w’earale than ever be fore. There are also dot ted patterns in which small dots have grown up into attractive de signs- $3.95 Stripes, used up and down, are effective in “Kingcloth,” the wash able summer silk that all Palm Beach is wearing— $2.50 There seems to be a silent agreement that bright colors are for day, with pastels and pastels with black for evening. STREET FLOOR Gloves have gone to great lengths to become short. Achieving distinction by their short flare gauntlet that may be ruffled, scal loped, pinked or embroi dered. Trefousse kid gloves are exclusive with us in Omaha. Each size is fashioned in t^wo finger lengths to insure a perfect fitting glove. Trefousse black kid in short flare, gauntlet style, embroidered in tan, is priced—* $3.50 Soft suede gauntlets, gray and tan, with embroidered turn-down cuffs, are— * $6.00 A black kid glove has a gauntlet of two narrow ruffles, scalloped and pinked. The one is black like its glove, the other "hite. §5.00 STREET FLOOR Corsets in which one appears uncorseted. —that is art in corsetry, achieved by Thompson-Bel den corsetieres. Present day corsetry relies upon clever cutting of soft, com fortable materials and knowingly placed inserts of elastic, rather than upon prodding bones and distort ing tightness. A corset has even become an attractive v undergarment. Warner, Red fern, H. & W., Bando Belt, Bien Jolie. and Many Others. The Lorraine A soft girdle with elastic inserts, wraps about the hips, fitting down well over the back, giving the flattened lines necessary to new’ outer apparel; slightly boned over the abdomen. Our special price is $200. The Oriental Girdle met with instant success because it is just the garment that appeals to girls and small women who do not wear corsets. It is merely a softly confining bandeau for the hips that is made of five different fabrics. $2 to $10. Coats That Are New remain tulte-like or near tiny cajH's over their uide sleeves. Downy wool coats, plaided or plain, and an occa sional camels hair cape are most favored because of the great service and comfort that .(hey give their wearers. For more formal wear a black gerona eoat, which makes much of its grosgrain ribbon trimming, is collared with summer ermine and priced at $139. Of great merit are the coats in our spe cial group for selling during the Week of Spring Sales. Fashionable fabric*, correct lines, new shades, silk linings, the price is $25 THIRP FLOOR _ TAe But Place tq Shop After A{^'
