TTIE OMAHA SUNDAY TtKK: DECEMBER 2.1. 100f.
SOCIETY GAY AT YULETIDE
Tnkioitble fet in Tell Holiday twhg to
Continue lhronehout Week.
VISITING WOMEN MUCH FETED AND DINED
rhnol Set Hom In Hanlirri with
) for Evrrr nr Setiednle
F.itendlnat Into f it
Christmas Time.
It Is the merry C'firlatmR time,
When all the ahor are pny
With thins- Unit ftr New Year's morn
You couldn't give nwnv.
And everybody all day lung,
la b'isv an a dee.
In buying gifts to send to folks
They never want to see.
It Is the happy Chrintmaa time,
When every soul la mad,
.About the glfls they didn't fret
But think thpy aliould have had.
And all the runm are littered up
With trash you II never use,
Tied up with gaudy rllibnn bo
In glaring pink and blue.
It fa the giddy Christmas time,
The hold-up season, when
You srt opt to give a allver vase
Arid get a fountain pen,
Or purchase, hound In costly calf,
The works of Avnn'a hard.
And In return receive by mall
A penny Christmas card.
It I the Joyous Christmas time
Of holly and of irlrth.
When hells are ringing In the sky,
An! srow Is on the earth.
And If we all confess the truth,
Thrugh Christmas costs us deir,
We're mighty glad to see It, for
It ccmee but once a year.
Minna Irving.
Social Calendar.
SUNDAY Mr. and Mis. C. T. Stewart,
supper; Miss Marion Connell, supper for
M!ns I.yford.
MONDAY Mr. and Mrs. M. 1. learned,
"egs; nog."
TUKfDAY Christmas cotillon at Cham
bers'. VKDKESDAT-Mr. and Mr. . A. Ke
llne and Miss Keellne, dunce at OranS
hotel. Council muffs; Mrs. J. V. Griffith,
tea for Mrs. W. H. I.yford; Miss Mona
Kloke, dinner for Miss I.yford: Miss
Ruth Dahlman, linen shower for Miss
Christie.
THi'RSHAY Cudahy-Banm dance at
Chambers'; Miss I:tns. kensington; Miss
Criss, Charmonte club; Mes.-rs. Allen
nd Wlhi, dinner for Miss Christie and
Mr. Kenriard.
FK1DA Y Hanscom l'ark Iani lng club
party t Chambers'; Mrs. C. E. Jo
hannes, luncheon for Misses Ruff; Mrs.
C. W. Hull, dinner for Mrs. I.yford; Mr.
Barton Millard, dinner; Miss Marthena
HHrrlson, cards.
SAT! ''RIMY Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Sweet,
dinner for Misses RnfT; Mr. and Mrs.
P. B. Kennard, dinner for Kennard
Christie bridal party; Winnld club, dance
at Chambers'; Miss Marthena Harrison,
cards.
Few and far between, Indeed, were the
vents of last week, making it one of the
dullest of the entire season. Yet it Is safe
to say no one regretted the respite, for
veryone waa occupied with Christmas
shopping and in preparing for the arrival
of the young folks and other guests, and
the festivities Incident to their presence.
The premier function of the week, and, in
fact, one of the conspicuous events of the
season, was the baby dance given by Miss
McShane and Miss .Klrkrndall, while the
hop of the. high school senior class Friday
night was a notable- affaJr for the school
aet. A few parties in compliment to visi
tors, a wedding and one or two club meet
Ings completed the calendar for th week.
!
Tha coming fortnight will fully compen
aate for the dullness of last week, gaiety
' reigning supreme, for the days will be
practically given over to the young people
home from college, their elders taking a
back aeat until after the new year. Fill
tha week with dances, suppers, dinners and
luncheons, with a reception or two and as
many Impromptu affairs aa can be crowded
In between and some idea of the prospects
for the holiday season of 1906 may be ob
tained. Mrs. Myron Iarned's "eggnog"
Christmas eve will start the ball rolling
and then comes the Christmas cotillon,
which promises to be a most enjoyable
afTalr. The Keellne dance the next night,
which will be attended largely by the young
aet of Omaha, and the Bauin-Cudahy
masquerade dance Thursday evening, for
which elaborate preparations are being
made. Then there are a number of affairs
In honor of Miss I.yford ot New York, the
Misses Ruff of St. Iuul and MIms Mabel
Christie, whose marriage to Mr.' Ie Ken
nard will take place New Year's eve.
Mrs. I.yford will also be entertained con
siderably, Mrs. J. W. Griffith giving a lurge
reception in her honor and many other
functions being plunned.
The announcement that a movement Is
On foot to form an Ice hockey club at the
Omaha Rod and Qun club at Cut-Off lak
will be received with enthusiasm by lovers
of Ice skating and out door sport. This is
a game which is growing as popular In
Canada and the east as gnlf, and one
which golfers take to readily, and a na
tional organization is now in existence.
The keeping open ot the Omaha Rod and
Oun club houses and the continuance of
the car eervice will make the place a
favorite rendezvous and many skating :
parties will undoubtedly 1m given there, as
member can obtain lunches there and ilnd
warmth when chilled.
The last few days brought the confirma
tion of two rumors which have been
afloat far some time the enrngement of
Mr. N. P. Dodge, Jr. and Miss Whitney of
Boston and the approaching marriage of
Mr. Gould Pleti and Miss Putnam of
Lincoln. Both yung men have been num
bered among the most popular young
bachelor of Omaha, and, although they
bave been very attentive to the debu
tante! for several seasons, and their
names bave often been linked with sev
eral young women In local society, lth
bave chosen out-bP-town maids for their
wives.
Had tne "baby dance" Friday evening
been a regulation dancing party. It is
cafe to ay there would have been many
acceptances, where regrets were ent,
which could not be laid to a previous en
gagement or Illness. The eVuialng of the
juvenile costume was unusually becoming
to some and made them wish they were
actually back at that ane. or else could !
Wear such attire all the time, while others,
When they beheld thenisclve garbed aa
Infantile, muit have wondered If nature
waa actually so unkind to them when
they were really that age.
Weddlna- and Knaracemeat.
Mr. and Mrs. Irving Allison announce
the engsgernent of their daughter, i'isa
Grace KJllot, to Mr. Chfcrle Berger I.er-
mr. The wedding will occur January i.
The announcement of the engagement
ef Mr. N. P. Dodge. Jr.. to Mis Whitney
of Boston, was another agreeable sur
prise of the week, although, now that the
secret 1 out there are plenty fit people
who say they knew about It.
The announcement In Lincoln last weeJc
of the engagement of Mr. Gould C. Diet
and Mis Florence A. Putnam, daughter
of Mr. Amanda A. Putnam of that city,
confirmed a rumor which has beea In cir
culation for some time. The wedding will
take place early In January, after which
Mr. Diet and hi bride will leave for an
extensive European trip of ix months or
possibly a year, Mr. and Mr. C. N. Diet
joining them later - abroad. Mr. Diet 1
one of the best known young men In
Omaha, both la eooletr and buslneea cir-
ties, and has a hn of friends who will
extend lieartient congratulation. He hns
been one of tlx governors of Ak-Hsr-TU-n
for several years and this ye ir wis honored
by being chosen king. Mies Putnam Is n
popular mrmber of Lincoln society an.l
has many friends in tills city, wliere he
has often visited.
orlnl (hit-that.
Mr. and Mrs. m'Jah Conklln nnd fnmllr
have moved Into their new home at 40i
Cnpltol avenue.
Cnptnln snd Mrs. W. J. Broatrh are nr.
copying the Wnllnce residence while Mr.
Wallace and the Misses Wallace are vlslt
Inc relatives In Bait l.ake City.
Mr. nnd Mrs. George W. Sumner, form
erly Miss Ruth Berry, have moved to
Omaha from Fairmont. Neb , where they
have been living since their marriage, and
are resld'r.'g nt 112 North Fortieth street.
Mafor and Mrs. Thomas Cruse and family
are occupying the resilience at 1XS South
Thlt ly-thlrd street. Major Cruse is chief
quartermaster of the Department of the
Missouri, succeeding Major M. Q. Zallnskl,
transferred to Washington.
Mrs. Campbell Fair, who was expected
to pcnd the week with Mrs. O. R.
Prltrhett, was unexpectedly cilleil to
Boston Saturday night by the serious ill
ness of her son James, who is in the hos
pital with an attack of appendicitis.
Come and Go Gossip.
Miss Viola Cahn has gone to Chicago to
spend the holidays.
Mr. II W. Dixon lias returned from a
month's stay In New York.
Miss Adelaide Clarke has returned from
Oberlln, O., to spend the holidays.
Mrs. H. V. Cummlngs has returned from
Chicago, where she spent ten days.
Mr. and Mrs). Frederick. R. McConnell
have returned from a trip to California.
Mr. Harry O'Neill has gone to Lewiston,
Idaho, to spend Christmas with his par
ents. Mr. nnd Mrs. E. W. Arthur and son left
Saturday to spend the holidays In Winter
set, la.
Miss Gautehler of Sioux City hns arrived
to spend the holidays with Mrs. P. W.
Mlkesell.
The Misses Sarah and Anna Uourke
have returned from Bostpn to spend tlie
holidays.
Mr. and Mrs. Georgo Myers of Dubuque,
la,, are guests of Mrs. K. W. Nash for
Christmas.
Mrs. J. Wagner Thomas and Miss Kdith
Thomas have returned from an extensive
stay abroad.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Paxton nave gpne
to San Antonio, Tex., to spend the rest
of the winter.
Mrs. F. A. Brogan has as her guests Mrs.
Perkey and Mrs. Soden and children of
Emporia, Kan.
The Misses, Ruff of St. Paul, Minn., will
arrive Wednesday to be the guests of Miss
Elizabeth Sweet.
Mrs. Joseph Allen and Miss Ijuella Al
len leave today for Fort Scott, Kan., to
spend Christmas.
Mrs. S. E. Csford of Jamestown, N.
D., is the guest of her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. R. T. Rowley.
Mr. George Fairfield of Beloit, Wis., ar
rives Monday to be the guest of Mr. and
Mrs. E. M. Fairfield.
Mr. and Mrs. John Sargent and children
of Kansas City arrived Friday to visit
Mrs. E. C. McShane.
Mr. Mosher Colpetzer has arrived U
spend Christmas with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Colpetzer.
Pr. C. A. Hull leaves Monday for Lincoln
to Join Mrs. Hull and spend Christmas with
her mother, Mrs. Holmes.
Mrs. P. I Gillespie of Wymore, Neb.,
is a guest during the holidays at the resi
dence ot Dr. 3. D. Mercer.' '
Judge and Mrs. Jacob Fawcett have
as their guests. Dr. C. C. Colby, wife and
children of CrelghttSn' Keb.
Mi s. Ella Squires has gone to St. Ixmls to
visit Mrs. Hoxle Clarke and will leave
early In January for Europe.
Mia Katherlne Powell has returned from
Vossar and will be the maid of honor at
the Powell-Chambers wedding.
Mrs. Adelaide Millspaugh Zanner will
spend Christmas with her brother, Bishop
Millspaugh, In Topeka, Kan.
Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Bryson and son have
gone to Davenport, la., to spend the holi
days with Mr. Bryson's family.
Helen Hendrle, a senior at the State uni
versity, is spending the holidays with
her parents, Mr. und Mrs. I. M. Hendrle.
Mr. and Mrs. 8. A. McWhorter and sons
leave this morning for Denver, where they
will spend Christmas, returning Thursday.
Mrs. J. B. Rahm is expecting her brother, i
Mr. W. H. Grant and wife of Kansas ,
City, to arrive today to spend the holidays. I
Miss Irene Cole has returned from De
Pauw university to spend the holidays !
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. David j
Cole. '
Mr. and Mr. W. O. Gilbert have gone
to Washington, D. C, to spend the holi
days with Mrs. Gilbert mother, Mrs. Nor
ment. i
Mrs. N. P. Foil and daughter. Miss Anna !
Fell, of Cleveland, O., arrived Saturday to I
spend a week with Mrs. Edward Rose- I
water.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Mclntyre of Kansas
City will spend the holidays with Mr. end !
Mrs.
John D. Murphy, 2778 California j
purr I.
Mrs. Grable and Miss Katrlna Grabl',
who returned Friday from Smith college,
will be at the Her Grand hotel for a few
week.
Mts Hilda Hammer will return today
from Vassar college to spend the holiday
with her parent, Mr. and Mrs. George L.
Hammer.
Dr. and Mrs. Lynch and child of Chicago
arrived Saturday to spend the holiday
with Mrs. W. B. Melkle and Misn Julia i
Higglnson.
Mr. Gary ot Macon, Mo., who was the
guest of Mis Ruth Dahlman, having come
for the Wemher-Serlbner wedding, ha re
turned home.
Paul Coad has returned from 8t. Louis,
where he has been altending the Christian
Brothers' college, to spend the holiday
with his parents.
Mrs. Thomas Wilson nd Mis Margaret
Wllsr-n of Washington, D. C. have arrived
to siend the winter with Mr. and Mrs.
Warren Swltxler.
Mr. lVnise Itarka'.ow arrived Friday from
Yale, accompanied by Mr. Lawrence C.
I'hipps, Jr., of Denver, who will be his
liMiekt for a few davs.
Mis Colin McCaffrey, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. 0n McCaffrey, who is attend
ing Trinity college, will spend the holidays
with relatives in Boston.
Miss Eva Dow ha returned from Ba
rred Heart academy at Lake Forest. 111.,
to spend the holidays with her parents,
Mr. utid Mrs. C. M. Dow.
Mr. and Mrs. W. II. I.yford, Miss Gert-
i 1 jJu Lytord and Mr. Calhoun Lyford of
i Yorl are the of Mr. Lyford
slbter, Mrs. J. W. Griffith.
Miss Bertha Wallin. who hi been the
guest of Miss Julia Higglnson for the last
fortnight, expect to return to her home In
Grsnd Kaplds, Mich., today.
Mr. Lyman McConnell ha returned from
the University of Wisconsin, at Madleon,
to spend the holidays with hi parent,
Mr. and Mrs. F. R. McConnell.
Mis Grace Sorenaon ha returned from
the University of Mlch'gan. at Ann Arbor,
to spend the holiday wttn hr parents,
Ur. and Mr. Alfred Sorenaon.
Mis Helen Sholes, who Is a student at
the State university, ha returned home
for the holidays. She wa accompanied
by Mia Polly Miner of Lincoln.
Dr. and Mrs. F. W. 81abaugh leave did st
out UJgut fur Chicago, where Dr. BLabaugh
will attrnd a dental convention, snd then
they will go to Ohio to sieivl th holidays
with relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. C. K.. Van Court and
daughter left Wednesday to srend the hol
idays In ( hl ruo w ltJi Mr. nnd Mrs. M'
I urn, Mrs. Van Com t s parents.
Dr. 1. H. IV Pattoii of Chicago arrived
In Omaha yesterday to spend the boll
Says with lus pap tit", Ke. and Mrs. W.
D. I'atton, JiRl Manderson street.
Mr. and Mts. Clement Chase returned Fri
day morning from Chicago, where they
went to meet their son, Mr. Clement Chase,
Jr., who returned from Cornell for the holi
days. Mr. and Mrs. llniry Doorly have
Wedntsday for New York, fro-n where
they will sill for llnrbnriof a, West Indies,
to spend the winter with Mr. Doorly'
family.
M:s. BuiRert. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bur-g'-rt.
MIfii Burger! and Mr. D B. Burgert
of Toled), O.. will arrive to!u to sp rd
the h 'lldays with Mr. and Airs. F. P. Kir
kendall. Miss Ituth Thompson, who Is teaching
in the high sclic.il at Malvern, la.. Is
spending a few days in Lincoln, the guest
of Miss Beth Parkinson and other Soror
ity friends.
Mr. and Mrs. S. U. Moxhani of Ba t
more, Md., have arrived t spend the holi
days with Mr. and Mrs. Frederick E. Hall.
Mrs. Moxham him formerly Miss Bessie
Hall of this city.
Edward C. McShane of Ranchester, Wyo.,
and James H. McShano of Jollet. Mont.,
will return to Omaha to spend the holi
day with their parents, Mr. and Mrs.
James H. McEhane.
Miss Mildred Lomax has r turned from
a visit of a few days In Chicago, where
she went to meet her brother, E. Lloyd
Lomax. who returned from St. Paul's
school for the holidays.
Miss Mellnda Eldrldge of New York,
who was the popular guest of Miss Julia
HfBglnson for sexernl wee'.is this fall,
spent yesterday with her on her way home
from a visit In Shoshone, ldnho.
Prof, and Mrs. Grove E. Barber of Lln
colu have arrived to speid Christmas with
Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Cole. Mrs. Barber
was formerly Miss Ida K. Mack, one of
the traehers In the public schools in this
city and has mnny friends here.
Senator Millard has returned from Wash
ington to spend the holidays with his
daughter, Miss Jeswie Mlllatd. He w ll re
turn to Washington in about two weeks,
accompanied by Miss Millard, who will
spend the winter in Washington.
Pleasures Past.
In compliment to Miss Gertrude Lyford
of New York, Miss Nannie Page gave a
theater party at the Orpheum Saturday
evening, followed by a supper at the
Omaha club. The party was chajicroned
by Mr. and Mr. Walter Taylor Page.
Mrs. W. J. Connell entertained about
twenty-five guests at a buffet luncheon
Saturday in honor of Mrs. W.H. Lyford
of New York, who is the guest of Mrs.
J. W. Griffith The parlor was adorned
with pink carnations and the library with
yellow and white chrysanthemums, while
in the dining room holly wreaths and
potnsettla was used.
One of the charming affairs of the week
was the little play, "Christmas Eve at
Mother Hubbard's," given Friday at Co
lumbia school under the direction of Mrs.
C. M. Wllhelm. The little folks, most of
whom belong to prominent families, were
perfectly at homo on the stage. The cast
Included: Mother Hubbard, Frances
Hochstetler; Mistress Mary, Jean Patter
son; Little Miss Muffett, Katherlne Baum;
Jill, Grace Wlnegar; Little Bopeep,
Esther Wilhelm; Santa Claus, Malcom
Baldrlge; Little Jack Horner, Ralstm
Scobie; Simple Simon, Laurence Updike;
Boy Blue, Philip Chase.
Mrs. J. W. Penneil entertained a number
of friends In honor of her daughter, Miss
Marie Pennrll, the occasion being her
twontleth birthday. The house was prettily
decorated In red and green, the red ribbons
and holly being drawn down to the four
corners of a skating pond In the center
of the table, the pond helng represented
by a large mirror. At one end of the table
was an imitation cake In which was hid
den souvenirs for each of the guests. The
evening was spent in games and music.
Those present were: Misses Marie Penneil,
Orctehen Emery, Martla Wright, Florence
Mason, Minnie Eldrldge, Christine Swan
son, Messrs. Will Blackburn, Merlyn Mace,
Arthur Bryant, Harry Gould, Pollack, Ed
Huston, Will West.
Toniln Event.
Mr.' Barton Millard will entertain at
dinner Thursday evening.
Miss Nina Crlxs will entertain the Char
nmnte club Thursday afternoon.
The Wlnfield club will give a dancing
party at Chambers' Saturday evening.
The Hansvom l'ark Dancing club, will
give a dnnce at Chambers' Friday evening.
Miss Sybil Haas will be hostess at the
meeting of a kenslngten club Thursday aft
ernoon. Miss Mona Kloko will entertain at dinner
Wednesday evening In honor of Miss Ger
trude Lyford of New York.
Miss Marion Connell will he hostess at a
supper this evening in compliment to MlRS
Gertrude Lyford cf New York.
Mrs. J. V. Griffith will give a large
reception Wednesday ufternoon In compli
ment to hrr guest, Mr. Lyford of New
York.
Mrs. C. W. Hull will kIvc a luncheon
Friday in honor of Mrs. W. H. Lyford of
New York, who Is the guest of Mrs. J. W.
Griffith.
Mrs. Robert F. S'liith will plve a theater
party at the Burwood Saturday tn honor
of Miss Marlon Haller and Mis Edith
Patrick.
Mis Ruth Dahlman will give a linen
hower Wednesday afternoon In honor of
Miss Mabel Christie, whose wedding takes
place Decemher 31.
Mr. and Mr. Frank B. Kennard will en
tertain at dinner Saturday evening for Mr.
Iee Kennard and Miss Mabel Christie and
their bridal party.
Mr. and Mrs Charle Test Stewart of
Council Bluffs will entertain at supper
this evening, n number of Omaha people
to be among the giiest.
Mr. James Allen and Mr. Will Vo"d will
be hosts at a dinner given Thurslay even
ing in compliment to Miss Mabel Chrl'tle
and Mr. Lee Kennard and their bridal
party.
In compliment to the Misses Ruff of St.
Paul, who will arrive Wednesday to spend
the holiday with Miss Elizabeth Sweet,
Mrs. C. E. Johannes will entertain at
luncheon Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Myron I learned will give
a email informal reception, or "egng,"
Christina eve In honor of their guest, Mis
Raymond of Sheridan, Wyo., and Mr. Riy
nu nd learned.
Mr. and M-. George A. Keeline and Miss
Keellne will give a large dancing party at
the Grand hotel, in Council Bluffs. Wednes
day evening, which will be attended by a
numlxr of Omaha people
Mis Marthena Harrison ha lasued In
vitation for two card partle to be given
Friday and Saturday evenings at the resi
dence of her mother, Mrs. Russell B. Har
rison, ni South Thirty-fourth street.
Mrs. E. L. Lomax, Miss Mildred Lomax
and Miss Marie Mohler have Issued card
for a large buffet luncheon for the younj
people and- the young married set, to b
given et the residence of Mr. Lomax New
Year' day.
One of the most enjoyable ffalr of the
holiday week will be the cotillon at
Chamber' Christmas right. Mr. George
Redlck and Mr. Arthur Iwls will lead and
many new figures will be Introduced. The
party will be chaperoned by Mr. and Mr.
E. A. I'udahy. Mr. and Mr". F. 11. Davis.
Mr. anil Mn. F. P. Klrkendall Mr. and
Mrs J. H. Bradv. Mr. and Mrs. Nathan
Mi riiani. Mr. and Mrs. Swartsland T,
JMge and Mrs. W. A. Iteiick and Mr. and
Mrs. J. H. Butler.
Mr. and Mrs. K. A. Cudahy and Mr. and
Mrs. J E. Blum will give a masquerade
daran at Chambers' ThursiUy evening for
Miss Je.iu Cudihy, Miss Brownie Bess
Ilium and Mr. Richard Baum, who will be
at home fur the holidays.
Mr. nnd Mrs. C. A. Sweet will give a
dinner for about forty ynutu people Satur
day evening at their home at 2)7 St.
Mary's avenue. In honor of the Ml"e
Run of St. Paul. Minn., who Mill be the
guests of Miss Eliz ibeth Sweet.
WCMEN IN CLUB AND CHARITY
That the club "women's resolutions to
shop eaaiy were not made lightly wa
demonstrated at a meeting the past week.
Out of a gathering of twenty-six only four
women had not completed their Christmas
buying. While the proportion may not be
this large In nil clubs of Omaha there Is
no question but local club women have
awakened lo the seriousness of the Christ
mas rush and are conscientiously doing
their share lo better things. All over
clubdom the word ha been pased "shop
early." It ha been requested at meetings
and posted In meeting places, printed on
club announcements Bnd passed nlong to
other people and best of nil, according to
the club exchanges, the women have done
something more than talk about It they
have actually, many, many of them, gotten
h elr shopping all out of the way even lie
fore the rush commenced. The Women's
Municipal league of New York sent out
the following letter, which. was printed by
paters all over the country:
To Christmas Shoppers Please buy your
presents early early In the day and early
In Deremtier. That will be your biggest
gift of the holidays to the workers be
hind the counters and on the delivery
wagons.
The league hns nlso issued the following:
let us keep what Is good In the Christ
mas festival.
Let us continue, ns before, to feed the
lame,' the halt, the blind und the friend
less. But let us not. in the process, lightly re
duce lo Illness and exhaustion the young
and faithful who serve us, seen und un
seen. Let us be quite sure, for these, Christmas
may be a season of peace on earth, good
will to men.
It might almost be regarded as n definite
violation of our hunianiini Ian principles to
shop either the week beforo Chtistmus or
lattt In the day during December.
Owing to the large enrollment In the
classes of the City Mission the Christmas
celebration will be divided Into three oc
casions. The Jewish children will have
theirs Monday afternoon at the Ilellone
hotel, the oiher boys will have their
Thursday morning at 10 o'clock at the Mis
sion, and the other girls at 2 p. m. Thurs
day at the Mission. There are over 30)
children enrolled in the classes this year,
which makes the work very difficult to
bundle. Monday afternoon Miss Magee will
distribute a number of baskets containing
Christinas dinner, among the more needy
women of the Mother' club. Twenty-five
of these baskets have been provided by one
Interested woman.
The Society of the Fine Arts will meet In
the public library Thursday morning at
10 o'clock; aubject, "The Madonnas of
Raphael."
Something of the effort of the Iowa Fed
eration of Women's Club li the study of
art a applied to home decoration Is In
dicated in the following report which may
be helpful to others:
To assist In the practical application
of well established art principles to the
familiar matters of every day living, to
the home and Its decoration, has been
one of the pleasant duties of the art com
mittee of the Iowa Federation of Women's
Clubs, and the eager response with which
the Iowa club women have met these
efforts has been most gratifying. At the
beginning of the present biennial period
a small exhibit was prepared, intended to
Illustrate the advance in artistic home dec
oration. Tills exhibit consists of mounted
samples of wall coverings loaned by the
W. I. Nelson company, Tobey and Mar
shall Field, in designs by William Morris,
Wjilter Sanderson and Shand Kydd.
In tills collection there is also a set of
color cards, showing the relative harmo
nies In wall coverings, draperies, furniture
coverings and woodwork. A number of
water color sketches of Interiors were
loaned by Miss Mary Mower of "The
Crafters, Chicago. These were of especial
Interest, both for their artistic merit and
from the fact that this skillful designer
Is an Iowa woman, having formerly lived
in Cedar Rapids. Mr. Edward Hall of
laveniort, one of Iowa's most skillful
decorators and de-slgners. also contributed
generously with samples of wall coverings
and photographs of artistic interiors. To
this collection there has been recently
added a number of Swedish weaving from
the Wllro shop.
This exhibit, together with an explanatory
paper, was placed, first, nt the service of
tne district chairmen for use at their
meetings; and after presentation, at most
of these meetings was put at the disposal
of the clubs and has since been In con
stant circulation, with more demands for
Its use than It has been possible to supply.
The exhibit was placed at the Waterloo
Chautauqua by the Ladles' Literary club
of that city, and the member of the art
committee gave talks on the subject.
That there ha been of late a wonderful
advance in thi matter of artistic decora
tion no one can deny, and that Iowa
takes its part In It Is apparent in all the
c.-.ger inquiries for Information concerning
the governing laws of harmony of color,
design and ornament that "oive to the art
committee. And If this committee haa con
triliuted, even though It be in a small
measure, to the realization of the hign
Ideals of the State federation. Its labors
will not have been entirely in vain.
NINA IV WHITNEY.
The Young Women' Christian associa
tion will hold tpecial Christmas services
this afternoon at 4:30 o'clock in the associ
ation rooms In the I'axton block. The
program Includes good music and addresses
and the Invitation Is extended to all
women. A social hour will follow at 5:30
o'clock.'
Mis Florence Felt, extension secretary.
and Miss Florence Dennison, physical di
rector of the Young Women's Christian as
sociation, left Friday for their home In
Illinois lo end Christmas. Miss Agnes
Ward, membership secretary, left Saturday
to spend Christina in I'onca, Neb.
With few exception local club work ha
been suspended for the holidays and there
will be no more meetings for a fortnight.
Some of the dub will have but one meet-
The Gifts From Moycr's
There's a three-fold pleasure choosing all gifts here! The taste
ful, attractive, time-saving way the various lines are thown. The re
markably large varieties in which each class of goods appear. The
newness of all designs and moderateness ot prices asked.
Card Cases, l'tt-r Hooks, Pocket lxRks, Urldge Whist Sets, Orlbbage
hcU, Poker Set, Address Sets, Address Itooka, Calendars, Christmas
Ux Paper, Paper Cutler, Inkstands, Desk Kets, Portfolios, Writing
Cases, ltubber Hand 1 luxes, Twine lloxe, Pocket Knives, Ktc.
THE MOYER STATIONERY COMPANY
2iI0 SOITH SIXTEKXT1I STKEET
Shook Manufacturinfl Co. Is?
Jewelry. Diamonds. Watches. Cut Class, Rand Tainted China, Sil
verware and Optical Goods. Eyes Tested Free.
Not Cheuige in Location 15th Near Howard St.
ing this month snd these dave all been
held during the last week. Most of the
departments of the Woman's club, the
meetings of which conflict with Christmas
or New Years, have called these meetings
early or postponed them, and there1 is prac
tically nothing In prospect this week.
REPORTERS APE OFFICIAL
Sadden Visits of t nder ecretary of
War Causes Fan and Anxiety
la Pari.
PARIS, Dec. 22. (Speiial.)-Frarful en
etsy Is being shown by M. Clieron. newly
appointed to the newly created rot of
undir pecretary of state for war. He
turns up at the barracks in the middle of
the nUht to tlnd out whether the men
sleep well, whether tt'.elr dormitories are
well aired nnd whetlur the black coffee
for the next morning is being carefully
prepared.
Three Journalists have Just played a
Kopenick-llke hoax on a regiment. One
of them has a flowing beard and so has
M. Chercn. Otherwise they are not much
alike, but sergeant majors on duty at J
a. m. cannot be expected to scrutinize like
ness s very closely. The three Journalist
motored up to the barracks In the middle
of the night and said they hud come to
visit the quarters. The men on duty, liv
ing In holy horror of the new under sec
retary, took the three Journalist all over
the building without question and with due
ceremony. On leaving the sham under,
sectetary and his supposed aide-de-camps
expres-wd satisfaction generally, though rec
ommending that the men lie Instructed to
sleep with the windows open In accordance
with the modern rules of health. They
entered nn extra quarter of a litre of red
wine to be glvtn out all round the next
day on account of their visit. The pint
was accordingly drunk to the health of the
under secretary before the Ii'mix was even
rilscoven d. Barrack room guards now live
In twofold terror of the real M. CherOn
and of possibly sham M. Clieron.
ROYAL CHRISTMAS TREES
Gerninn Emperor Hns Tvrelvo Tree
from Forest Set Up mt
Potdam.
FOTSDAM, Germany. Dec. 22. Twelve
large Christmas trees from the forest of
Romlnt'en have been set up In the Shell
hall for the new palace for the emperor
and empress, their six sons. Princess Vic
orla Louise, the crown princess and her
baby, and Princess Eltel Friedrlch.
The emperor has articles brought to him
from which he chooses gifts, but the em
press nnd the other members of the Im
perial family go shopping In the streets of
Berlin daily, beginning a fortnight previous
to Christmas. The member of the royal
families of Europo make a lurge Inter
change of gifts at Christmas. A wagon
load of parcels destined for other courts
were dispatched from the new palace De
cember 20.
BERLIN, Dec. 22. This will be a ploas-
ant Christmas In Germany. Owing to the
exceptional prosperity few people are out
of work, there are not many beggar nnd
there is less evidence of misery among
the poorer classes than In years past.
The parcel post are Uo small to hold
the great number of holiday packages;
the total Is swelled by more parcels from
the United States than ever before. Sev
eral hundred American resident at Ber
lin gathered at the American church this
evening and Mr. Tower, the wife of the
American ambassador, distributed pres
ent to the children from a large tree.
Great Britain Start New nnttleshlp.
LONDON', Dec. 22. The contract for the
battleship Superb, the third of the Dread
naughts to bo laid down this year, has
been awarded to the Armstrongs of New
Castle-on-Tyne. The contracts for the
construction of the turbine engine of the
Belleroppon and Temeralre, now In course
ef construction at Portsmouth and Deven
port. also have been awarded. The en
gine are to cost from 1. 350,000 to ti.400,000.
Alaceclra Convention Approved.
THE HAGUE. Dec. 22. The Lower House
of the Netherlands' Parliament today ap
proved the Algeclras convention.
High Grade
Christmas
Candy!
We have the agency for nearly all
the leading brands of candy. Monday
will be candy day at our store. We
have a very large stock of absolutely
fresh goods, and carry the following
lines In half-pound, one-pound, two
pound, three-pound and five-pound
boxes:
Huyler'8 Famous New Candy,
Original Allegrrttl Chocolate Creams,
IVUt'b Milk Chocolate,
CallUr'B Milk Chocolate,
Nestles' Milk Chocolate,
Haldufrs Candy,
HwIhh Milk Chocolate.
Velvet Taffy,
Mcintosh Toffee,
Etc., Etc., Etc.
Myers-Dillon Drug Co.
16th and Fiirnam Kts.
OMAHA, NK1J.
lax Landow
CONVERSE PIANIST
Formerly Teacher ol Finishing Class
ol Spern Conservatory, Berlin
Studio, Arlington Blk., Rooms 6 and 7
STORE OPEN MONDAY EVENING.
Ante-Christmas Sale
OF LADIES' READY-MADE GARMENTS
A large stock of new nnd stylish merchandise- marked
exceptionally low in order to reduce our stock ly Christ
mas. Thousands of dollars worth of Cloaks, Suits. Furs,
Skirts, Waists, Opern Wraps, Gowns, Cravenettes and
Petticoats Fold
REGARDLESS OF COST
in this last great sale effort before Christum.
EXTRA SPECIAL BARGAINS FOR MONDAY.
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$3.00 value Ladies' Fur Neck Scarfs, special. . .
$0.50 value Ladies' Fur Neck Scarfs, special..
$7.00 value Ladies' Fur Neck Scarfs, special. .
$8.00 vnlue Ladies' Sable Fox Hons, special
$5.00 value Ladies' Silk "Waists, special
$G.50 value Ladies' Silk "Waists, special
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$7.50 value Ladies' Plaid
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$12.50 and $15 value Ladies' Long Novelty Coats $3.J)S
$20 value Ladies' Long Novelty Coats...' $9.98
$20.00 Ladies' Tailored Suits." 8.f)S
$30.00 value Ladies' Tailored Suits... $14.98
Opera Wraps, Gowns and Cravenettes y2 Off
S. FREDRICK BERGER & CO.,
Authorities on Style
The New Cloak finon. 1517 Vamam Rtrot
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GREAT BANKRUPT
SALE
A few pianos left. We will
sell these pianos regardless of
cost. The opportunity of a life
time. Don't miss it. Buy your 3
piano now for Christmas.
Remember the number.
1611 Farnam Street
Telephone Douglas 701
The Sensible, Practical
Gills for Men.
are to be found here. "We want you to
see the Washable Chamois Gloves,
Fancy Bath Towels, and other Nov
elties in Christmas Goods for Men.
We still have n comjileie lino
of Reefer MaHlur. Bulnder
and Neckwear to select from.
mil. n...ni la -r M nrrar 1 f All
Dim j-y jaiucM.,
n.. ...... K' IbVi I Unhi.. VtnHt
line ol pure Bilk Umbrellas In Itio
city.
CANES,
HANDKERCHIELS
and HOSIERY.
t'.umulle line of Ur. Jaegers
Underwear and Holiday Novelties.
ALBERT CAHN
1322 rarnam St.
Now Vacant
Room Xo. 416 ie Ux2()V2 with west light. Has hcen
occupied by a dentist for the past three years. Trice, $18.(0.
Room No. 418 is 8x20V, also has west light. Price,
$12.00.
These rooms will be rented separately or en suite and
are situated so as to make desirable offices.
THE BEE BUILDING
Is an absolutely fire proof building, having been constructed
along these lines. It being detached on all sides makes it
almost impossible to set it on fire from another building.
This is one item well worth considering when renting an
office. Valuable papers cannot be replaced when fire has
once attacked them.
Janitor service and lights go free.
If you cannot find the vacant room you desire in the
building, leave your name and we will notify you when
Buch becomes available.
THE BEE BUILDING CO.
Apply to Mr. R. W. Baker, Supt.,
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