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AMUSEMENTS
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VOL. XLV-NO. 21.
OMAHA, SUNDAY MORNING, NOVEMBEll 7, 1015.
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Calendar of Club Doings
Monday
Omaha Womu'i club, political and social de
partment, Y. W. C. A., 1:15 p. m.
Dundee Circle Child Conservation league,
Dundee achool auditorium.
Dundee Catholic circle, Mrs. Edward Callahan,
hostess.
Chautauqua circle, Tennyson chapter, Mrs.
H. S. Curtis, hostess, 2:30 p. m.
Drama league, council chamber, city hall.
4 p. m.
Tuesday
Society of Fine Arts, lecture by Charles Zue-
blln, Hotel Fontenclle, 4 p. ra.
Needle Guild, annual meeting, St. Mary's
Avenue Congregational church, 11 a. m.
Omaha Woman'i club, oratory department.
Metropolitan hall, 10 a. m.
Omaha Woman's club, current topics depart
ment, Y. W, C. A., J: IB p. m,
Omaha Woman's club, philosophy and ethics
department, Y. W. C. A., 4 p. m.
South Side Woman's club, home economics
department, Mrs. N. M. Oraham, hostess.
Business W)omon's council, luncheon and
prayer meeting. Volunteers' hall, 11:80 a.
m. to 2 p. m.
North Side Mothers' club, Mrs. Prank Russell,
hostess, 1:80 p. m.
Vassar club, utereoptlcon lecture, Central
High school, 2:15 p. m.
Prairie Park Needlecraft club, Guest day at
the club house.
Wednesday
Dundee Woman's club, Mrs. H. C. Balrd,
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- Needlework Guild, reception, St. Mary's Ave
nue Congregational church, 2 to 6 p. m.
Frances Wlllard Women's Christian Temper
ance union, reception. First Methodist Epis
copal church, 2 p. m.
Omaha Women's Christian Temperance union,
reception ai i. m. i;. a., :ou p. m.
Brownell Hall Parent-Toachers' association,
tea at the hall.
Thursday
P. E. O. Sisterhood, chapter E, Mrs. F. L.
Adams, hostess.
Omaha Woman's club, art department, Y. M.
C. A., 10 a. m.
Wyche Story Tellers' league, public library,
4 P. m.
Association of Collegiate Alumnae, drama sec
tion, Mrs. B. A. Van Orsdel, hostess, 4 p. m.
Omaha Woman'a club, , musle department,
Y. W. O. A.. 2:15 p. m.
McKinley-lodge. ladles'- -auxiliary! . JJ'Nai
B'rlth, Lyrtc building, 8 p. m.
Benson Baptist Missionary circle, Mrs. D. C.
Williams, hostess. . .
Friday :
Davehlcn of the American Revolution, Major
Isanc Sadler chapter, Mrs. William Archi
bald Smith, hOFtesn.
West Omnha Mothers Culture club, Mrs. R.
E. Wlnl'lcinan. hostess.
Scottish Rite Woman's club at Cathedral, 2
p. m.
Central Park Mothnrs' club, school auditor
ium. 2 d. rs.
Southeast Parent-teachers' club, Bancroft
school, 2:30 p. m.
pSaturday
P. E. O. Sisterhood, chapter B. N., Mrs. O. H.
Menold, hostess.
City Central Suffrage organization, annual
meeting, 4 p. m.
THE DEFEAT of suffrage in the east last
Tuesday has not disconcerted local suf
frage leaders. "Considering the tre
mendous odds against which the
women fought, I think we have done
jretty well," remarked one of the women. "Suf
frage literature was distributed In twelve different
lenguages. The big suffrage parade ana the wind
tip of the speech-nmking were tremendous under
takings." The new state president, Mrs. W. E.
Barkley, has been In New York for the last few
-weeks, working under Mrs. Carrie Chapmann Catt.
Mrs. H. C. Sumney, Mrs. E. 8. Rood and Mrs.
F. S. King are local delegates to the national suf
frage convention to be held next month in Wash
ington, D. C. Several other workers are planning
to attend. Mrs. Barkley will remain east for the
convention.
Locally, the sessions of the state teachers' con
vention furnishes much that was of Interest to
clubwomen and mothers. The sectional meeting on
Child Study," In which hygienic problems of chil
dren and adolescents were discussed, and the talks
Given by Prof. F. M. Leavltt of Chicago, the voca
tional guidance expert, were of consuming interest
to the women. Mrs. Winifred Saokville Stoner,
who brought up her daughter on theories all her
own, was In attendance at the meeting, but her precociously-trained
child was not with her.
The opening of the Fine Arts society lecture
course with an address by Prof. Charles Zueblln of
'Boston, Tuesday, at the Hotel Fontenelle, Is of
paramount Importance this week. The program
committee is deservedly proud of its sucoess In se
curing such a wide range of speakers, all men who
bear national and International reputations. Prof,
yueblln will talk on "The Gothic Revival."
The annual distribution of articles of clothing
made during the year by the Omaha branch of the
Needlework Guild of America will take place Tues
day and Wednesday from the St. Mary'a Avenue
Congregational church. The beneficiaries of the
guild collection are charitable and philanthropic
institutions of the city. The Needlework Guild is
fo international affair, boasting as one of lti mem
bers the queen of England.
Opening guns in the Worn en ' Christian Tern
perance Union campaign to make Nebraska dry will
If fired Wednesday. Mrs. M. M. Claflln of Lincoln,
late president, will be here, and the Rev. F. A,
High will instruct the women in the plan to boost
the referendum petitions.
Additional Club News on Pago Three.
The First to Be Presented This Year is Miss Mary
Megeath, Whose Charm is Enhanced by Her Love
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A SNAP of her dainty fingers! That Is all
"Lover" Mary Megeath cares for her ap
proaohlng debut into society, an event
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Megeath,
have arranged for Friday of this week
tnd which will he the first of a series that will in
troduce this season's social novitiates
Did you ever bear of a debutante who dldnt
care a picayune for her coming out party? Here
Is a beautiful young woman who insists she 'an not
call up a single thrill at the prospect of loads of
blossoms that will be showered upon her by admir
ing friends, nor does the vision of receiving the
homage of these self-same friends please her in the
least Neither does this pretty miss have any time
to spend weaving roseate dreams of a Prince
Charming waiting Just around the corner from her
debut party.
To rise with the dawn and gallop along with
the fresh morning breeze, filled with the Joy of
youth and living; to wield a tennis racquet grace
fully; to send the golf sphere whistling across the
green; and then, ah, , then, for a refreshing plunge
In the lake! That is the life which appeals to our
young Diana, our athletic girl, the first debutante
f the season. To long summer days spent In this
fashion is she Indebted for her. graceful,-supple
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brown eyes.
None of the cherished diversions of society ap
peal to Miss Mary. Dancing T She doesn't care
for It and bridge is a perfect bore. Clothes are a
necessity and an evening gownT Oh, what a
luther! No aimless chatter or endless calendar
ol engagements with modiste, for luncheons, 'teas,
bridge, dinner or the dance for this untiring young
r.lss.
When plans for a debut affajr were broached,
i rincess Mary (for she Is that, you know, a special
maid to her royal highness, Ak-Sar-Den's queen)
stamped a shapely little foot impatiently. 8he
would have none of it! But the Megeaths are an
old pioneer family and In courtesy to their many
friends, since Miss Mary Is the only daughter, the
parents decided that the debut affair should take
.lace.
Horseback riding is her delight. "I love horses
rnd dogs," she said, and she Is a sure connoisseur
In these animals. Miss Mary Is mourning the loss
of her favorite mount now, but she has a perfect
duck of a time with her two pets, Junior and Lad
die. Junior is a 2-year-old English wire-haired'
terrier and Laddie Is an Airedale. . ,
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spacious grounds, each one Jealous of her favor.
"When they know she has a goody for them they
fall over themselves In an attempt to' win her grace.
This summer Miss Megeath and a party of east
ern cousins rode through Yellowstone park to
aother and never did Miss Mary have a better time
in her life.
"That was something like! Not these silly teas,
bridge parties and dances," she murmured but, of
course, in deference to society's demands she will
go through the teas and dancing parties Just tho
same.
"It's a good thing there are no outdoor sports
to be pursued after dark or we'd never be able to
Inveigle Mary Into a dinner party or dance. She
would always be found on the golf links or the ten
uis court," remarked one of her friends.
Not only in sports, but In music has this versa
tile young woman distinguished herself. ' At
Prownell Hall and Briar Cliff, where she attended
later, Miss Megeath specialised in the piano.
Friends of the family are saying that Mary will
1'ke the social whirl better, once she has taken lt
up, but her charming mother and equally attractive
sister-in-law, Mrs. -Windsor Megeath,' shake their
beads In doubt
SOCIETY
Society the Coming Week
Monday
Boyd theater box parties given by MY. and
Mrs. Ward Burgee, Mr. and Mrs. Charles T.
Kountit and Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Burgess.
Tuesday
Luncheon for Miss Mildred Wagner and Mlm
Winifred Repp of Kansas City, guests of
Mrs. raul Gallagher; Miss Eliiabeth Bruoe,
- hostess.
Daughters of American Revolution, Omaha
chapter, Mrs. W. L. Selby, hostess.
Wednesday
Luncheon for Mrs. J. E. George, Mrs. I F.
Crofoot. hostess.
Wlckham-Engllsh wedding.
Flnola club, Mra. H. B. King, hostess.
Mu Sigma club, Mrs. George Platner, hostess.
Thursday
subscription club dance, Turpln's. Dinner
parties preceding, by Mrs. J. M. Metcalf,
Mrs. W. A. C. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. A. L.
Reed and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Wtieeler.
Clnosain club, dancing party, Scotttsh Rite
cathedral.
8wastlka club, Mrs. C. Weber, hostess.
Afternoon receptton for Mrs. Charles Urqu-
hart of St. Louis, Mrs. H. A. Sturges,
hostess.
J. F. W. club, Mrs. Austin Dodds, hostess.
Friday
Tea, to present her daughter, Miss Mary Me
geath, given by Mrs. George W. Megeath.
Le Mars club, dancing party, Chambers'
academy.
Suffrage tea, by Mrs. O. F. Copper and Dr.
Adda Wiley Ralston, at home of Dr. Ralston.
Saturday
University club, first of the dinner-dance
series.
THE dinner-dance seems to be losing nothing:
in popularity, and the season starts la
Omaha with a Dance-dinner club meeting
every Saturday fortnight at the Omaha
club in the ladles' cafe. Last evening this club,
hold Its first dinner-dance. On next Saturday
evening the members of the University club will;
meet tor the first of a series of dinner-dances.
Evidently when Bustanoby told the New York!
bon vlvants that he could give them a pleasurable
way to reduce without dieting the man knew what
he was attempting,' but he little thought he was
Instituting anything that would go into the home
and exclusive social life of the nation.
The webk. that sees, the coming-out of a debu
tante Is always marked with a white star In th
social calendar. Everybody, young and old, femi
nine and especially masculine, Is Interested In ai
bud. Not even a bride may share the social staget
with her. It Is far more of an occasion besides.
Even the nicest people have been known to go to
the altar several times, but a girl can only com
out once.
' The debutante of this week Is Miss Mary Me
geath, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W.
Megeath, who will be presented to Omaha society
at a tea given by her mother Friday afternoon at
her home.
Miss Perkins of Memphis, Tenn., a schoolmate
Is expected to be Miss Megeath's guest toward th
week-end. Later Miss Megeath and Miss PerklnJ
plan a visit of three weeks to New York.
Some Big Things in Prospect
Mr. and Mrs. Q. J. Ingwersen and Mr. and Mrs.
N. B. Updike will give a dance on Christmas night
at the Fontenelle for their daughters, Miss Helen
Ingwersen and Miss Hazel Updike. The former
has finished school, but Is at present in Chicago
visiting friends, while Miss Hasel Updike is still
at school, baring entered the Bennett school at
MUlbrook, N. Y., this autumn.
The debut dance to be given by Mr. and Mra
W. H. McCord on December 27 for their daughter.
Miss Marjoiie, will be given at the Fontenelle hotel.
This will be without doubt the gala event of thsj
holiday week for the younger crowd. j
Fine Arts Society is Busy
For the Omaha Society of Fine Arts Prof.
Charles Zueblln of Boston, speaking on "The Gothio
Revival," opens the winter lecture series of th
Omaha 8ocloty of Fine Arts at the Hotel Fonte
nelle Tuesday at 4 o'clock. Last winter PTof.
Zueblln addressed the Palimpsest club and during
the last week one of the sessions of the gtate Teach
ers' convention.
The Boston professor stands In the front rank
of American lecturers. He was graduated from
both the classical and theological courses at Amer
ican universities, studied social philosophy and
social movements In European universities and
cities, was a Social Settlement worker in Chicago
and later became a university teacher. For six
teen years he was professor of sociology at the Uni
versity of Chicago. A portion of each year was
devoted to. lecturing for the extension department
of the university. His expert knowledge of Amer
ican cities Is largely the result of these lecture
journeys, which have furnished an unusual oppor
tunity for an exhaustive study of the civic and
municipal problems of cities in all sections of the
United States and abroad.
Mr. Zueblln is now an Independent lecturer oa
democracy In literature, education and life. His
civic lectures have been given in many cltiea and
have been the means of bringing together the vari
ous organizations of a city civic, commercial, fra
ternal, industrial, social and literary In a com
mon interest for the purpose of improving and
beautifying the city. Mr. Zueblln Is a delightful
speaker and his lectures are enthusiastically men
tioned by those who have had the pleasure of hear
ing them.
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