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THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE? MAY 17, 1914.
ECHOES OF THE AHTE-KOOM
Rebekahs Hold District Meeting at
South Omaha Friday.
WOODMEN CIRCLE ENTERTAIN
ana
Knlfthtii ntnl Lndlea at Secorliy to
Olre K Dune Workmen to Hold
n risks Initiation rridnj-,
. Mr 30.
District No. 2 of tho Itebtkah state as
tembly ot the Independent Order of Odd
Fellows", held Its district meeting nt tho
South Omaha Odd Fellows' hall, Friday
vftprnoon and cvonlns, under the auspices
f Alpha Itebckah lodRe No. 41.
The afternoon session was presided
6tr by Mrs. Ella Galloway, president of
.he district. Tho nddreos of welcome wi
lellvered by Jlr. Georgia lead and Mls
Towers of Ivy lodge No. M responded.
Following this vocal solos were given by
Hra. EJert, Miss Eva Johansen and Mrs.
Brown, an Instrumental aolo by Mrs. V.
t Mcltay and a question box was pre-
llded over by Mrs. Emma I. Talbot, sec-
wlarv of the state assembly. The follow
'nif officers were elected for the year 1914:
President. Miss Tower of Ivy lodge No.
U, vloo presjd'e'rit,' Mrs. .Shipley of Hose
lodge No. 1; secretary, Edith Own of
iry lodge No. 33; treasurer,' Mrs. Uratle
f Ruth lodgo No. 1.
In Iho evening a banquet and reception
was held, at which over 200 guests at
tended. Tho banquet hatl was decorated
with the emblem ot tho order, the moon
ind seven stars, tho bee hive and thj
illy, artistically cut in pasteboard, beliur
hung on all sides. Solos were glvan by
Irarry Bennett' and Harry Shipley, tho
ftebekdh degree was conferred, a paper
entitled. "District Meeting," was read
by Mrs. Emma Talbot, officers vrvro In
stalled, reports were heard from tho vari
ous committees and tho closing exercises
were held.
Omaha lodge No. 3 wilt put on tho im'
ond degree work next Friday evening.
Ruth ltebelcah lodge No. 1 gave an en
tertainment for Its members last even
ing, which drew out a capacity attend
ance for Odd Fellows hall Mrs. Jlralley
and Mrs. Brlllhart contributed plcaalntr
vocal solos. The big event of the program
was tho llnypolo dance given by eight
Odd Fellows; thin number jwan. a take-off I
on a similar dance. slvcn, py eight Re
bekahs at the Omaha lodge entertain
ment a couple or weeks ago, and It was
a scream from start to finish. Following
the program refreshments were served
In the banquet voojrt and dancing, wa
lndulced In until 12 o clock.
Dannebrog Jotfo fo, jjlfcwlll )ave work,
In tho third degree next Friday night.
Next week the lodges trill hold their
eemi-apnual elections of officers for tho'J
term beginning Jul L
Woodmen Circle.
Manchester grove, No. 1. Woodmen
Circle, entertained many, friends at their
hall In the Doard ot Trade building last
Thursday evening with an Informal mus
ical and dance. The following program
was dven: .
riano aolor ., Miss Hanger
Vocal solo ,....,.. ., Miss Miller
Heading ............ Miss Drake
Vocal solo ..Miss Poolo
Danco ..'.Miss Alapes
vauaeviue repertoire
i Mr. IJryun and Mr Qoera.
fTantomlne
Messrs.. Howell, VlnquUt. Dungdala i
EnnU. . .
At the cloio .of iho program refresh
ment were nerved and the remainder Of
ma evening was- spent in aancincr.
Knlfchta and Idtdlca at Security.
On Iay 29, Loyal council, No, 2313,
Knlghta and Ladles of Security, wilt glvo
a dance at their, holt In, the .Swedish j
auoiiorium in place or tno "piayiei" pre
viously echedulcd for their open .meeting.
Mrs. Annie VUok has been elected pre
late to succeed Mrs. F E. Humphrey,
, who removed from tho city.
Grove No, 1, "Woodmen Circle, gave u
Maypole dance to Its friends at Tuxpln'e
dancing academy the evening of May 30.
(rami A-rtny of tht' Republic.
Gcorso Crook post No. 382, Grand Army
ot the Republic, arid Women' Relief
corps No, 3, with a few invited guests,
enjoyed a reunion Saturday evening ut
their old hall, Twenty-fourth and Antes
avonue. Over 100 laat down to a sump
tuous feast prepared by tho women.' T1m'
old fiddlers wore on hand and music,
speeches and several selections by the
Misses Solomon-' followed. All regretted
that the comrado' who had charge of ar
rangements was not able to be there, hav-
ing been taken suddenly 111 ,that morning,
aiso mat another comrade was quite sick.
Georgo Crook post "No. 28J, 'Qrand Army
of tho Republic and women's Relief
corps Jo. to, -on Invitation, will worship
at tho First Methodist Episcopal church,
Twentieth and Davenport, Memorial Bab-
bath, "May 24, A MP representation ot
post and corps is called for on that day,
-.JO a. m.
Anelent Order of United Workmen.
Union Pacific lodge No. JT will hold a
large class initiation and on Friday 'May
29, there will bo so lodge, as all will at
tend the band concert at tho American
theater.
Omaha lodge No! II will give a $Iay
dance for lu members and. their families
next Tuesday night. '
Patten lodgo No. in will, have 1U old-
time recorder, John .0. McLeany for a
good talk Monday night
America lodge No. 209 has decided to
hold an outdoor "doings" In Rlvervlsw
park this year.
AK-oar-uen toogo no. expects x
large crowd out Thursday,
I'ratcrnat Union of America,
On Thursday evening, -the W. r, A. N.
club will present 'The Old Maid's Con
vention' for the uniform jank ot Ban
ner lodge, No. 11, Fraternal Union of
America, at their hall. Fifteenth, ana
"Douglas streets at 8 p. m.
M'onarnVHrller CjorW.
George Crook J corps. Women's Relief
corps No. 88, meets every second and
lourth iYidaya In Memorial hall, court
nouse, at zn.5 p. m.
Indies o f the itacvabec.
uate city hWaNo. o, indies of tho
Slaccabee. Will give a card party Fri
day afternoon at qonUnchtal halj, Vit-
Icenth and nnmHna. '
MID-WEST HOTEL REPORTER
BOOSTING COL ANDERSON
A doubl column editorial, boosting the.
canaiascr oi uotonei vrtiuam Anderson
of Hotel Rome for the presidency ,of the
Oreetera of Aroerlcaj the national hotel
"jerKa' organlratton, appears In the last
issue of theMld-est IloteJ Reporter. HI
prospeqU are very hdofut; and "greeters
In all part of Jha coUntryWe Joining to
support hlin. The election occurs at the
national convention at Los Angeles' nevt
Automobile Funeral
forMrs.JA.Dyball
An automobile funeral was held for
Mrs Nettle A. Dyball. wife of Oeorg A.
Dybnll, who died Wednesday, After ser
vices at the home, X14 Poppleton avenue,
the funeral cortege proceeded in motor
cars with the body to Blair, where In- High school pmaha came off second best
terment was made. A number of friends
who attended the services accompanied
the auto hearse In automobiles.
SIOUX CITY WINS DEBATE
FROM OMAHA HIGH TEAM
In tho debate Friday evening between
the Omaha Iflgh school and Hloux City
Tho men representing tho Omaha team
were Harold I,nnderyoii, Clifton Cooper
and Kdwln Perlcy.
The question wns, "Resolved, That the
United states should own and operate
the railroads." Omaha taking the af
firmative side of the question and Sioux
City tho negative. The decision of the
Judges was two to one in favor of the
visiting team. Tho debate was hard
fought all the way through and It wns
some time after the debate was ever be
fore the decision of the Judges was given.
PERSONAL FARAGRAPHS
Dr. W. O. Henry, formerly of Omaha
I nna now living in i'n AnReic, i nore
for a few days. looking after a number
of cases.
ROYAL NEIGHBORS OF
STATE TO ROCK ISLAND
Mrs. Sterenson of Broken Bow, accom
panied by the twenty-five Royal Neigh
bor delegates from Nebraska, will leave
tonight over the Rock Island for Rook
Island, 111, where next week tho supremo
body will hold Its annual meting. The
Nebraska delegation travels in a special
sleeper out -f Omahn.
dinner linn Ilnrllna' Staff.
When Chance came, back from Houston
a month ago he predicted that he would
havo a first-class pitching corps. That
he knew wht he had there Is no longer
room for doubt C aldwell. McHale, Flshor,
Warhop. Keating and Schulx have pitched
great ball for the Peerless Leader. King
Cole Js being held hack because he needs
some warm weather.
!Store Hoars, 8:30 A. M. to 6 P.M. Saturday till 9 P. M!
New Arrivals in Moire Ribbons
Moire ribbons are in vogue, many beautiful
new shades are just in, yard, 25c.
r)nrae-Kh C9. Main Floor.
BURGESS-NASH CO
"EVERYBODY'S STORE1'
Sunday, May 17, 1914.
8TORE NEWS FOR MONDAY.
Special Coffee Demonstration
For the Benefit of tho retail grocera of Omaha a
special demonstration of Chase & Sanborn's Coffees
and Teas wi bo given n our HousofurnlBblng Sec
tion this week.
Corner Sixteenth and Harney Sta.
Beautiful Graduation DRESSES
For the Miss of 14 to 18 Years
WE announce our preparedness to
supply your needs in dresses
for the graduation exercises, class
nighi, etc. The showing is very ex
tensive and one that you will appre
ciate greatly.
There are white nets, lawns, organ
dies and fine lingerie materials.
The waists are made in Belora and
blouse styles, three-piece effects with
short sleeves; skirt with ruffles, floun
ces and long tunics. It's indeed a
most pleasing display with a price
range of $10.00, $12.95, $17.50,
$19.50, $25.00 and up to $49.50.
DAINTY SUMMER DRESSES
For women and the young miss,
charming conceptions in white and
colored floral patterns, tastily trimmed
with nets and laces at $5.00, $6.95,
$7.95, $9.95 and $12.95.
THE NEW WASH SKIRTS
New arrivals, portraying the latest
styles in white ratine. Very much' in
vogue this season, for $3.95, $5.00
to ,$J0.00.
Burst-U-Xftnh Co. Second Floor.
New LACE FLOUNCINGS and ALL
OVERS at About Half Price, Yard 19c
SHADOW vals, oriental net tori and camisole f g ;
laces in flouncings and allovcrs; cream, white; 1 Mf
12 to 18 inches wide, very special Monday, yard. ..Ivv
Borcesa-Tfash Oo-Mala Floor.
An Interesting Display of PORCH and
SUN ROOM FURNITURE Monday
IT'S high time to put the porch' in Teadiness for the sum
mer season and -there is probably no 6ther place in
Omaha where you can make better selection of porch fur
nishings than here.
r This Ratfca 'Table, $8.50
80-Inch round top with shelf, 214noh
base. sDoclal at $8.80
. . ' ?-
j .' wiuow ecken . ?
Hoavy," reinforced, with chair to match,
each f 11.50
Corner Chairs
Of reed, dark finish, well bullt...$10.00
Red Swings
6 feet long, very substantially con
gtructea witn cnains ror .flanging... 910
Porch Couches ,
Canvas porch couches, heavy wire
sprlafr, with pad '.....$16.50
Shirt Waist Boxes
35-Inch sice, covered with best Jap
anese matting, wooden tray.. f 6.25
Hammocks
Excellent assortment taow weave,
colors and patterns.. .$1 to $7.50
Barress-Naal C. Third Floor.
H&re Conies the Bride
XT HEN-your daughter goes down the ' aisle vtb the strains
VV of .Lohengrin !s Wedding March' it will;be the most wort
derfur moment in -her life. ' ' (. '" : . " ' -
Oiir. presentation beginning Monday ...will be full of beajMy
and Td'mance: Everything for the. bride-to-be, her mother,
.maidsiTdWer girls and" her new. home;" ' '
Almost every section : ofc 'this store has arranged a special
showing of- fabrics or fancies in which brides will be especially
interested.- 1 ' "' '
To make a. list of aU'.thes new and lovely -things through
out. -the store would tire you, but, we, will suggest that you
visit departments named- below ; and. enjoy 'fth'ese various dis
plays with the assurance that every article, shown is Absolutely
correct for 1914. ' ', ' " "
D. M. C. Cotton at Reduced Prices
Sizes 1 to 10. in white or ecru, spool..., 7c
Blses 10 to 20 In white or ecruv spool ,.,.r.8o
Sizes 20 to, 80 la white or ecru, spool..,.. , . So
Sizes 60 to 150 in white or ecru, spool ; , ...11b
SUMMER SLIPS ready for use, top and back, finished 4 4
with fringe banding and braid .edges; were 25c; Monday
Biuvesa-Nash Co. Second Floor.
Ready-To-Wear
CostumeB, suits,, drosses, coats,
blouses, ncgllgejQS, French handonv
broldered ' un'dcrmusllns, crepe d
chine And .American made "under
wear and corsets, Second floor. Pino
cotton, lisle and silk underwear, on
Main floor.
Ready-To-Make
Silks, silk and wool fabrics, suit
ings, coatings, laces, embroideries,
buttons, .whlto or colored wash ma
terials, Mala floor.
Stamped to be embroldcrod
louses, kimonos; uridormusllns.
owels. pillows and linens. Second
Drets - Accessories
Gloves,; yell s, neckwear, .silk stock?
Ings, shoes and slippers, Main floor.
For the Home
Table and household UnenB, sil
verware, Main floor.
Bed and bedding, curtains, draper
ies, rugs, Third floor.
China, glassware, house furnish-,
ings, trunks and luggage, Basement
The New Field Club Gape Coat
Is Among the New Arrivals
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THIS new model, just in,
will add renewed inter
est in the Cape store. Many
novelties have been brought
out this season They're not
in the severe style, of former
years, but smart wraps that are
assured universal vogue among
fashion devotees.
This particular model, the "Field
Club," is very attract've. Made of
black and white shepherd check
worsted material and-i AOr
we consider it an un- h II
usual value, Monday,
at
Women's Tailored Suits That
Were $30 to $40 Reduced
for Monday to $19.75.
'"PHEY are in most instances cop-
ios of some of the most favored
imported models from such famous
fashion creators as Polrei Bern
hard, Callot, Premet anil others,
possessing that style individuality
jo much sought for by eVery woman.
THE MATERIALS are chiffon
taffetas, silk crepes, mannish serg
es, diagonals, ratines, wool crepes.
THE COLORINGS Include, overy
favored shade, such as Copenhagen,
navy blue, tan, mulberry, brownre
seda, wistaria, etc. -s;
lloraesa-Nash Co. Second Floor.
Embroidery Flouncings and Corset Cover
Tuckings 18 to 27 Inches Wide, Yard 19c
HERE arc more than a score of choice new patterns
from which to make your selection. Swiss
and nainsook, 18 to 27 Inches wide; We consider
tne value very unusual ai.yard . .
, nurffes-Tnli Co:
19 c
-Slain Floor.
Come, and See the Bride
All of our display windows on Sixteenth street have been -given over
to a beautiful bridal party display. The window at Sixteenth and Harney
contains the bride with her flower glrU and maids qt honor, next to it Is
tho bride's boudoir and so on but come and see; itB well worth. while
and on the Socond floor Is an entirely different bridal party which you
will llko to see.
CallMrs.MabelGraySmith,D.13Z
MonrlAy, and- give her the names and addresses
of brides-to-be you may know,' and she will see that
a very personal imitation is extended them to visit
interesting displays tins week.
Madame Dougherty ; Will Explain the
Merits of ANITA Corsets to You
Tkr ADAME DOUGHERTY, who te con-.
IvJL ceaea 10 oe one or ine greatest au
thorities in America on the, little; secret arts
of beautifying the form .femlninfc, will, give
a scries of demonstrations of the famous
Anita' Corsets 'hv our Corset section, Second
floor, 'ibiiginning on Monday morning. We
invite all "our friends and visitors to the
store to come and share these beauty se
crets and consult Madame Dougherty as to
their corsets or other fashion needs. The
models are the daintiest examples ot corset craft
we have ever seen and We are sure that our friends
will be delighted with their dainty, shapely beauty.
Their slender, classic lines work wonders in per
fecting figures that redutfe improvement.
Exquisite Anita models will be shown which
are positively the daintiest examples of the cor
set maker's art, which have yet been revealed to
the feminine eye.
Come and enjoy the benefits ot this special
demonstration which has beon arranged especially
for your benefit. IlurKrii-.ah Co. Second Floor.
Crepe Voile and Batiste Flouncings, Also
Baby Flouncings, Underpriced, Yard 59c
A CHARMING range of exquisite patterns for selection.
Tho crepe, voile and batiste flouncings are 27 to 45
Inches wide. The baby flouncings are hemstitched and
ruffled; specially priced for Monday at, yard..
DurRrs-;Vah Co. Main Floor.
59c
Rich, New SILKS, Now in Greatest Demand,, Are Offered
to You Monday Under Market ValueAn Unusual Offering
a LTHOUGH this has been the greatest silk season for vears past anil these silks offered
jT for Monday are in greatest demand, we secured them" at an underprice and offer you
the benefit.
Silks Worth a Third More Monday, 85c
Tub silks, neat stripes, 36 inches wide, chiffons, dress taffetas, good shades; 36 Of"
inches wide striped messallnts, all shades; black mcssallnes, fancy foulards and XK
imported pongee silks, 33 nches wide. JJ
Chiffon Taffeta
Black, 06 inches wide, ex
cellent quality, special at,
the yard ,.91.29
Peau do Sole
Black. 30 Inches wide:
rich, flrm weave, special,
the yard ,.' ;.,..89o
nurseta-Nach Ci
Black Moire
Very desirable tor coats;
S6 Inches wide, Monday,
the yard $1.45
'Slain Floor.
Black Bengalinc
JFdr coats, 8G inches wide,
exceptional quality,
an
tile' yard .,..,,..,,..$1.39
Pattern Lengths of Pretty New WASH MATERIALS That
Are Specially Underpriced for Monday Very Special
THESE lengths include from 5 to 6 yards of material, enough for a dress. There are
scores of pretty weaves and patterns for your selection. Three prices:
Dress Pattern Lengths of Wash Goods at 95c
Include such favored materials as fancy flowered crepes, silk stripe voiles, kimono
crepes, plain crepes, bordered crepes, etc. Lengths 5 to 6 yards; widths 27 to
40 inches; all the most wanted shades.
95c
' -Dress Pattern Lengths at $1.45
Ratines, woven flaxon, checked ratine, dot crepe,
flowered 'mul( and embroidered crepe, all tho favored
shades and plain white, 5 to 6 yard lengths, widths
27 to 40 inches.
Dress Pattern Lengths at $1.95
Imported wash fabrics such as 50-inch colored dress
linens, 4inch ratine stripe voile, 45-inch plain raUne,
40-lnch flowered crepe de chine, 38-lnch plain crepe,
all shades, silk and cotton brocades.
nartresa-Naah Co. Slain Floor.
A Sample Line of RUGS Are Offered
to You Monday at a Third Underprice
THEY are the samples used by traveling salesmen in taking
orders for this fall. The offering embraces some of the"
most attractive patterns and colorings. We
guarantee every rug strictly perfect.
Axrninster Rugs
Stxe 27x54-lnch. "Monday at.. ..$1.55
Axrninster Rugs
Slie 27x54.-lnch, extra heavy, Mon
day at $2.90
Body Brussels Rugs
8I10 27x54, E-framo weave,
Monday at.. 4 92.15
Wilton Rugs
Size 30x63, new, beautiful pat
terns. Monday, for -$4.25
Bigelow Axiniruter Rugs
Bite 36x63, splendid new
designs,, for $4,75
D&ghutan Wilton
Rugs
Size 36x63 Inches, sale
price Monday. .. ...$6.35
Royal Hcrati Wilton Rugs
One of the finest quality Wiltons,
sale price Monday $7.25
Room Sixe, 9x12, Wool an el Fibre Rugs, $5.95
Suitable tor porch, sun room, etc; blues, tans, greens; made of heavy
double twisted flbra Interlocked with all wool yarn, special $5.95
Bartrrsa TYaak Co Third Floor.
Beautiful Sheer White Materials
, 1 1 . - 1 '1 1 .
WHITE only is correct for graduation dresses. We are
showing a very extensive selection, .including crepes,
voiles, batistes, both plain and embroidered; rice cloth, sheer
linen, chiffon organdie and a great variety of novelty weaves.
EPONQE. a crepe material with a fancy yarn in white, the yard 29c
LUMINETTH, an embroidered open weave lattice oheck. the yard....49o
VOILE DB NAIO 1s a favorite 45-inch flake effect, the yard.-. ...90c
CHIFFON OKQANDIE. sheer, transparent weave for waists, dresses, etc..
yard .$15, 75c, 50c, 35c and 25c
DurscaaOTaah Co. Mnl Floor.
New Arrivals in Table LINENS
SUGGESTIVE as gifts for the bride. Our line of fine im
ported linens is very extensive. Many new patterns and
splendjd .values for selection. ,
BREAKFAST- TABLE CLOTHS, 72x72-inch; tan and white;
changeable or silver bleached; beautiful broche 9 nil
pattern's, at ! . ,p4.D
PATTERN TABLE CLOTHS,
full bleached, size 63x63-inch,
pretty selection of patterns,
each .$2.15
FRENCH CLOTHS, mercer
ized, size 63x63-inch;"red, blue
and yellow woven borders,
each A. , $1,25
niirseas-N'aah Co. Slain Floor.
Clearaway of Women's Cloth COATS.
SKIRTS and DRESSES
IH THE
ECQM1Y
MSEflEOT
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T'S an accumulation of
small groups of srarments
left from the special sales in
our Economy Basement. There
are a score or more of very
desirable styles. Coats, skirts
and dresses that were con
sidered big values - at $5.00 to fkQ
$7.98, to close quickly Monday, MCf
choice for tsJ
Automobile and Shower-Proof Coats, Were
$2.95 to $5.00, Monday at 98c. ,
There are all sizes represented for women
and misses. It's indeed a most unusual bar
gain opportunity.
Sale of $1.00 to $4.00 Blouses Monday at
37c, 47c, 67c, 97c and $1.47.
The waists are all white and crisply new
19 14 blouse and plain fitting styles, More than
50 charming v styles for selection, including
such materials as lawns, batistes, voiles, laces,
allover embroidered white voiles, china silks,
etc., with the newest collars; long, three
quarter and short sleeves. All sizes. 'A waist
buying opportunity.
Bnrr-Nfc C-Bwr B-ncment.
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Burgess-Nasti Co. Everybody's Store -16th and Harney"
-Burgets-Nash Co. Everybody Store 16th and Harney;
