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    niE UFA-: i OMAIfA, TUESDAY, MAiJCIt 14, 191G.
Society Notes -:- Personal Gossip -:- Entertainments -:- Club Doings
CLUB WOMEN HONOR
Mask Veil Gives Catchy Appearance
DRESS SIMPLICITY
STATE RESIDENT
THING OFTHE PAST
i
Many Affairs Given in Honor of the
Billowy Skirts Fluffy Ruffles and
Visitor, Including Luncheon at
University Club.
Dashing Big Bows Are Decreed
for Milady.
jf GROWING WITH QROWINQ OMAHA1 "
V '
! ! V
HE Exhibition of
Mr. Harry Collins
Model Gowns and Waists
Will Continue on Tuesday
This will enable the women of Omaha to view at their
leisure and under the most favorable conditions, the won-
derful creations of this master designer from New York.
All of these Gowns, and duplicates and adaptations, awe for sale.
Exhibited Here on Living Models.
Although the exhibit does not begin until 10 a. m., the gowns may be viewed from 8:30
a, m. until 6 p. m.
That Wonderful
ESCALATOR
IS THE TALK OF TIES
TOWN
This is the first moving stair
way installed in the Middle
West. With a capacity of 3400
persona an hour, it will carry
comfortably the biggest crowds
that Omaha's Greatest Store
has ever seen.
Ride on the moving stairway
from first to second floor, old
building.
4
New Victor Dance
Records
Victrolas on Easy Terms
I A FASCINATING Quartette of new
; Dance Records
No. 35521. 12-Inch. $1.25.
Stop, Leak and IJte Mdly Fee Trot
I a l'taiio," "That Hulk Hula." "The
ll'.lrl on tha Macaiun." Whn I Oat Baca
to tha U. H. A.".,, Victor Military Hand
j When Old lllit Bailey risy the Ikalela
Mulr i.ln-Ht.p "Whan Olrt Hill Hall.y
I'lays th. Vkalvla." "Oh. Oh. 8h's Proaklns
Mv Heart," "Jf tau Only Had Mr Imposi
tion " Victor Military Hand
No. 35522. 12-Inch. $1.21
Little im of Hrarm Madlay Welts
"A I.lttla nil of Haavan." "Wharo tho Hlvar
, fthatmon Kiowa." "Pho'a tha Danahtar ot
Motir Ma-hroa." "Whan IHah Kraa Ara
HmSlitia," "Mothar MurhrM," "My Wild
I In.ti Km." Vloior Military Band
Molly DT. ft ' om I'm Aftar M.dl.y
I rn-Hi "Molly rr." "Tha Waddlaa of
8unahlna and tha Hoaa." Tha Mwaataat
I Jlrl Iti Montarav", ... .Victor Unitary Hand
No. 35523. 12-Inch, $1.25.
Tha Wlti Hi Love Wait
Victor DalYoa fkretiABtM
t'nderneata lfca Mm. Madlay foa Tret
i lutrtxiutlng "la Old Mad. Ira."
Vl.-tor Lianea Orohaatra
The Vtctrola pictured here U No.
X $75.00. Terras, $10.00 down and
Its a month.
--Other modeli,-$15.00 to $250 on the
I fame ratio of payment.
Dress Form Sale Tuesday
Our Best Eight-Sectional Dresa Forms, with arm pieces.
These forms have long hips and are adjustable
at neck, bust, waist and hipa, also to any height.
Always sold at $12.50. Tuesday, 0
Notion Specials
s
It-Tard Bolts
Tapa, apodal..
Batay Rons Cordonnat Cro
chat Cotton, ball
1-Tard Bpoole of Mini,
rhlna Thread fc 2w
Pure Irl.h I.lnan Tapa,
large bolta for
Bona Hair Tina, spaalal
baa
Waah Krtltif. I art a lo
bolta for
Baat Buraon Stocking
Faot, pair
Kstra Soft Para Chamola,
apaclal, aaeh
Hteal Crochet Hooka, alaaa
I to M, aarh
-rf Bcarl Buttnna, good Ol a
;6r
5c
:':.5c
5c
5c
4c
5c
grade, card
Wondcn Coat
apariat, 1 for..
Hanaera,
5c
Ur( Rlaa Hair N.ta, with
and without alaatle. VarylAn
apaclal, i for I Ul
WoMlan Button Molda. all
ahnpaa and alias, thaOIAr
doaan - V
Inalda llklrt Baiting, Tuae- C.
day, yarl
Waat Elrctrlo Hair Cur!
ara, I on card for
Ban-IMlk, all color.
apociui Tuesday.
Baat learning Cotton, 4
apoala for
Oooi Tatting Shuttles,
apaclal, aach ,
Iadla and Chlldran'a
Barrattaa, aaoh
El allali Twlllad Tapa, a
rolt
Larva Bottlo of Machine
Oil, Tuaaday
.19c
3y2c
5c
3c
5c
1c
5c
Baby Week Is the
Best Time
Tor You to Oct Acquainted With
TH, nrmilf,.l Tf 4. Hi
- . auu nvuuuiiu UUBUM own,
All of the wearables oflfercd for sale here are made in
sanitary daylight shops, packed and delivered and put on
sale so that soil or dirt does not touch them. Mothers can
not be too careful about the surety of sanitary wear for
A Trained Graduate Nurse
Will Answer AH Questions
relating to baby's welfare that you care to ask. excepting thone
inmgs upon wnicn a pnysiclan ebould be consulted. She will be
here every day during Baby Week in the Infants' Wear Store,
Second Floor. This advice Is gratis.
Infants' Necessities
-Infants' Layettea. specially se-
I'v'VfrliT'
lKi5Llcj
letted, at ...ST.50, 10. Mlti
Infants' Dainty White Dresden,
tTim Z5c to $12.50
Infanta Dresaeit, washable color-
50o to 80.08
Infants' Skirts, embroidery
and lace trimmed . . 50o up
to $3.50
Infants' Flannel Skirts, from
50o to $8.08
Infants' Vests, specially priced
at ............. 25o to $1 50
Infants' Hose, specially priced
fr,ra. "' -...IRo to 75o
Infants' Soft Boled 8hos.
50o. 75o nd,.. $1.00
Infanta' Crocheted Bacquea,
fr0,m, v:"k- ?3o.t0 i.50
Infants Crocheted Dooties,
fr0,m. .......... lOo to $1.00
Infants' Cashmere Sacques,
50o to $3.08
Celluloid and Rub
ber Novelties
nattles.25o."50o and 750
Rubber Xoys..250 and 50o
Floating Toys, 25c 50c
1 75c
-Creeping Beads. 100. 25o
Record Books, 25o to $.08
Hangers, pretty, 5O0 to 750
Infants' Silk Veils. 25c 500
Ribbon Armlets. 25c 50o
Powder Shakers 500
Soap Boxes .S0o
Comb and Brush Sets, from
50o to $3.50
Teething Rings. 25c to 750
Infanta' Announcement Cards,
from 25o to ROo
Stork Pants ....25o to 50
Blrdseye Diapers, hemstitched
t .....$1.00. $1.25. $1.50
Infants' Baskets, 59 o nd up
Infanta' Baslnettes. $5 to $15
NOTED LITERATEUK IS HEEE
By MF.M IFKIA Mitrrk IS.
The wk open with a aoodly ln(1cxl
ralondar, but still armlnRly everything
la In heaping with the I-ietiten spirit
luncheons, leas and dinners for gueta,
club affairs verging toward social, anil
even the great attraction at the Orpheum,
where the world famed Madame Calve
Is singing, la munlral and educational
rather than theatrical.
Today la marked by two lectures, one
from a member of the facuty of Vnl
versltjr of Kchranka and the other by a
noted New York llterateur.
A notable event of today Is the lunch
eon given at the t'nlvernlty club to Mrs.
J. N. Paul, president of the Nebraska
Federation of Woman's clubs. Mrs. Paul
Is visiting her son and his wife, Mr. and
Mrs. Learned Pa-.il, who have lately come
to Omaha to make their home; and, con
sequently, the presence of the state presi
dent In the city has been the occasion of
many complimentary affairs by the
Omaha Woman's club.
Mrs. M. II. Cameron entertained yes
terday at her home at tea In honor of
Mrs. Paul. The guests were the state
officers living In Omaha and the direc
tory of the local club.
The ffueats at the luncheon this after
noon at the University club comprised
the state national committee chairman
and members who are Omaha resident.
Mrs. Ward roses made a pretty tabte
decoration. Those present were:
1 1
1 0mmMm rs
By LA ItAC-OXTElTSE.
The mask veil Is one of the season's
novelties In millinery accessories. It Is
ahrn In many attractive des'.cns and
meg h eg. Tha veil is large enough to
cover the hat entirely and drop in cir
cular effect over the shoulders. It is
edged with narrow black grosgraln rib
bon. A neckband fln'shed with a cluster
of metal flowers fastens under the rlgn?
ear in a coquetish manner. The turban
hat-la close fitting and very simple, re
lieved by the facing of roee satin and
the single cluster of roses on the deep
crown.
Mesdames
J. N. Paul,
F. It. Cole.
M. D. Cameron,
K. R. 3. Kdholm.
U M. I-ord.
F. J. Burnett,
Meads mes
V.. M. ryfert.
C. W. Ilayea.
W H. fiavidaon,
Bruce Mcculloch,
K. J. Blrsa.
J. W. Welsh.
Comni Club Annual Affair.
March U Is alwaya a bright letter day
In the calendar of Comua club and the
last anniversary was celebrated at the
Rome hotel. Mrs. Ben F. Marti, charter
member of the club, and Mrs. J. W. Wood
both have birthdays on the 12th, and Mr.
Martll always gives the club a special
surprise and entertainment on this date.
The members of the club were received
by Mrs. Jessie Ilearne and greeted by
Msdames Marti and Hood In the dress of
lltlte girls at a child's birthday affair
After a dinner with many surprises pre
arranged by Mr. Marti each gueat was
presented with a favor, a love lamp. The
lamp were in cupId design, twelve Inches
In height and garlanded with roses.
An entertainment to the husbanda of
the members of the Comus club will be
given this evening by Mr. and Mrs. Bea
F. Marti and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hood.
Orpheum Parties.
Mrs.' Robert Dempster gave a box
party to six guests this afternoon at the
Orpheum theater. Mrs. E. L. De Lanney
entertained a party of twelve. Mrs. P. F.
Powell was hostess to eight and Miss
Qretchen McConnell had five guests.
At this evening's performance Mrs.
Arthur Trimble will have eight guests;
Mr. and Mrs. Roy B. Zachary, seven; Mr.
and Mrs. E. C. Twamley, six; and parties
of four will be given by Dr. C. II. Bal
lard, Messrs. Harry Byrne, W. E. Shep
herd, C. L Farnsworth, A. V. Klnaler,
O. C. Redlck and Charles K. Meti.
Orpheum affairs for later in the week
will bo a matinee party tomorrow by
Mrs. C. A. Goas for five gueeta; at the
Wednesday matinee, 'Miss Klliabeth
Congdon will be hostess to five; Thura-
Most Complete
STOCKS
of Rugs, Curtains, Draperies, Pictures,
China, Lamps, Etc.,
in this
GREAT EXHIBITION
FOR HOUSE AND HOME
ltigbt in line with the unalterable policy of this
house, we are offering the most complete stocks of
Home Furnishings at reasonable prices to be found
in the state of Nebraska. ...
For example, these offering from the China store:
Steroau Mounted Casseroles, heavy nickel elated
frame with fancy nickel cover. Casserole made of the
famous Guernsey brown ware, with white porcelain
lining; three handsome designs. Worth to QO
14.45. Ppeclal Monday 0et0
m
I'".!.
White and Gold Dinner Sets. 43 pieces, Qg
7 ki , mi'r consisting of six handsome
tuuiuicra, irgj pucner ana French plate
i.Mvio piaieau. me set complete.
$4.98
Shoes Specially Priced
In the Basement Tuesday
Women's Shoes, good styles. In black and tan leather,
also velvet and satin; worth double our d f r
price. All sires, pair aplaUU
Women's High Grade Storm Rubbers, all sices 25S
Klne Soft Kid and . Boya' Shoea. all
did Talues, worth to h r p-
2.t0. Pair OleOO
Women's Fine Pumps, Patent
and Dull Leather, turn soles;
small aliaa. About x m r e
plra to hoM lrm. T I
hand
Infania'
Patent Leather Sbos,
turned soles. All sizes QJ
to 8, pair O C
Girls' Shoes, button style.
Calf leather, broad 1 QQ
toes. All eiies. pair. O 1 JJ
Wonh li t, aiwrlal. pr..
TAFFY DAY
TUESDAY
POMPEIAN ROOM
Fresh, delicious, full
cream Angel Food Taffy,
all flavors; regular "1 f
19c quality, lb... . . vfC;
Place Your "For Sale" or "For Rent" Ad in The Bee
' Everything baled with
Calumet is so tempting
wholesome delicloui
PUfid 1 want 'em all. For
PtiCjs. things hard to hake rlehl
It can't be equalled, calu
met It the world's beat
Baking Powder it's mod
crate in price pure in the
a a s t tfca Wklaf
roo4trful la learttios a4 rti
1st aovar Km skim acoaaalcsl
is ur aa4 to ."
Raeahrad Hiakart Awaroa
Cmi M trM
t tU$ rwi Ca
day matinee, Mra E. T. Rector will have
fourteen guests and Miss Louise Schoen
berger will entertain nine guests In a
box .
Captain Thompklns will be host to five
t the Friday matinee. Saturday after
noon Mrs. K. It. Bprague will have- six
guests and Miss K. Whle will be hostess
to seven.
Judge Leslie wilt entertain six at the
Tuesday evening's performance and Mrs.
K. C. Barton will be hostess to five
Friday. -
Today's Lectures.
General George H. Harries gave a short
after luncheon talk this afternoon at the
University club on conditions in the late
trouble with Spain. .
Prof. Paul II. Grummann of the Univer
sity of Nebraska spoke today before the
Drama league In the council chamber,
his topic being "The Later Ibsen."
Dr. Louis H. Wetmore of New York de
livered a lecture before the Facred Heart
Alumnae at .the Sacred Heart convent
this afternoon.
Prize Baby Entertained.
Mrs. Frank Carey will entertain tomor
row afternoon at her home in honor of
her goddaughter, Dorothy Bheely, who
took first prise In Council Bluffs for babies
from 1 to I years old. 'The guests of the
affair will be twelve mothers and their
twelve babies.
Past Festivities." ;
Mrs. Lysle I. Abbott entertained yes
terday at dinner In honor of the birth
day of her niece. Mlsa . Mona Abbott
Thoso present wer:
Misses Misses
Theresa Goodwin, ' Resale Abbott,
Una McPeak, . . Mona Abbott. '
Ruth Cultra,
Mirs. C. A. Fuhlrodt entertained a doien
members at bridge whist Friday after
noon. Mr. M. Gahay won first prise
and the consolation- went to Miss Marie
Massey.
Lei Amies Whist Club Notes.
Miss Rhcta Rasmussen was hostess Sat
urday afternoon tq Les Amies Whist club.
Prizes were won by Mesdames J. 3.
Dlnneen and C. A. McKensle. The club
! will meet Saturday, March 25, with Mrs.
H. Ml Barr.
White Shrine Affair.
The White Shrine Whist club was en
tertained at the Masonic temple thia af
ternoon, with Mk-a. H. J. Slckler hostess
of the occasion.
Thimble Club Hostess.
The Thimble club will meet Tuesday
afternoon for Its regular fortnightly ses
sion with Mrs. Arthur Draper Smith, and
not Mrs. Russell Harris, as was an
nounced at the last meeting of the club.
Personal Mention.
Mr. Thor Jorgansen, who has been ill
In a hoapital with a serious complication
of ailments, was able to go home Friday
afternoon. Mr. Jorganaen Is recovering
slowly and must keep to his room for
some time yet. .
Prof. Alice Loomls of the University
ot Nebraska, who was one of the speak
ers at the opening program of the baby
health exhibit Saturday, returned to Lin
coin thla morning, having been the guest
of Mrs. K. R. J. Edholm during her stay
here. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Swlngley en
tertained at dinner Sunday In Miss
Loomls' honor.
fllllf
In and Out of the' Bee Hive.
Miss Anna Flstek rft ' Saturday even
I11 for the east. '
Mr. Thomaa C. Byrne of Omaha is
among the new arrivals at The Elms
hotel. Excelsior Springs, Mo.
Little Bobbie's Pa
He Discusses Writing With
an Authoress
By WILLIAM F. KIRK.
Thare was a author-ess visited us last
nite. She has rote three books wlch is
selling every day. She Is maiklng lots ct
munny, and ahe likes Ma beekaua they
went to skool together.
I am so glad to know that you are
gittlng along weU, Vera, aed Ma. Doant
you remember how you used to win all
the prises at skool with yure essays?
always sed then that you wud jnalk yure
mark as a liter sum day.
Well, sed Ma's frend, It has been
long, hard path, & I ara glad that at
last I need no longer worry. My lait
novel, "Maida, or Lured to Louisiana," Is
now in its third edishun selling like
wildfire. But I have yet to rite my grate
novel. I feel that sumware In the back
of my hed is a truly grate book, one
that will go ringing thru the ages.
That is the correck way for a geenyua
to fell, sed Pa. I feel that way myself sum
times. I feel that one day. not some day,
mind you, but one day, I am going to
rite a novel that will have - the whole
world talking about me.
Then thare will be no place that
can hide, sed Pa, ware Fame will not
come to dig me out & think how proud
my wife will be of me then. & llttel
Bobble will be a big boy then. I am
going to send him to Harvard, the col
lege I wud have went to If I had went
at all. ' .'. .
I think It Is perfeckly' tuvly of you
to mailt, such fine plans for yure llttel
son, ! sed Ma's frend. Maybe he will
Vbeekum a reely grate rlter. I think thare
latnoar hoap for him than for you.
Oh, I doant know, sed Pa. He dldent
like that very well. Thare is no reesoa
In the wurld why I shuddent be a grate
rlter. Pa sed. To beegln with, riteintf
cums naleral to me, A besides, think ot
the wurld of experience I have had that
a woman riter like you cud newer have.
I have shot big game in Afrlky, sed
Pa, I have gambled In Mexico wen my
lire was the stake, I have frose in Labry
dor & swatted In the jungels of Bouth
Amerlky. I have been sober In London
ft lit up In Chippewa Falls. Wis.
That la expeerience tor you. sed Pa, ft
I say ft say aggenn that unleas one hsj
lived In far places, away from luxury ft
ine sheriff, a unless one has felt the red
blood of romans flowing thru hla or her
veins, one cannot be a truly crate rlter.
Dickens rote grate things beefoar he
had done much traveling, sed Ma s frend,
ft Chatterton. the . boy poet, lived in a
attack A newer went anyware not eeven
to a moving plcter show or a ball gaim
I tell you this, she sed. If one can rite,
one will rite, wether he travels or noi.
Thare Is many a traveling man that can't
rite, she aed. ft I know sumthlng ot
life. Us grate Joys and sorrows.
You can t, sed Pa, you can't know
any of life's sorrows unless you are
married onst, or many of its joys unleas
you are married a second time.
What do you meen? sed Ma.
Oh, I was meerly Jesting, sed Ta. It
Is a wsy I have, flitting from the sub
lime to the frisky. You have to watch me
close, aed Pa. My mind works like a
gatling gun. he sed.
It malka noise enuff, at any rate, sed
ma's frend. Reely I must be going.
I doant think ahe liked Pa vary much,
but I doant care what ahe likes,' I
him. .
Save the Pennies'
for Him Now
They'll bs dollar wkan ka naJ tktm.
Teu, who have a bey in your Kaana,
anew tka oy of looking into the future
t' Kim. You want to Ao your part te
Ip him succeed in life.
Start a Savingt Account for Kim today in
ENGLAND RAISES CAPACITY
. s FOR MAKING DYE STUFF
f Or
IfakwUI
TKe State Bank
1
mana
and you'll Knew tkat wken k must start
ut r KimMlf, tkora'll be something with
which Ka can begin.
Q of paid en Savings
J I 0 Accounts.
Saft rW &om
J 00 a triUam
y4 Of raid an Time
" jO Certificate!.
AH dipoitt prattled by
the Depouton Guamn
to Fund of the State ef
NebrMka.
V,-- ri.-
(Correspondence of the Aasoclated Press.)
LHKDS. Enaland. March 8. The dlrec-
tora of the British Dyea company, which
hopes to supplsnt the German dyemakers
In the production of aniline colors, are
pushing the construction of their fac
tories on the -aire aite allotted them
by the British government at H udders
field. A considerable part of the new
works wUl be In operation during 'the
spring.
In the meantime the production ef veg
etable dyes in Great Britain has greatly
Increaaed, and aniline dyes are being
made at home in smaller factories and
Imported in unprecedented quantities
from Swltierland. As England formerly
aent the raw materials of the anlllns
dyes to Germany to be returned to It as
the finished product, so now It la sending
these raw materials to Bwttserland, and
many British dye users hare sianed con
tracts to continue the Import of Swiss
dyes even after the wsr Is over.
CHINESE AND SPANISH EFFECTS
Grouped around the esplsnade at the
tlrandels stores' fashion show conducted
by Harry Collins of New York City, was
a regular "first nlKht" audience of local
society women. Bright and early In the
morning, before the dainty fashion models
were ready to don their smart suits.
charming afternoon frocks and stunning
evening gowns, a throng of woitftn
awaited the llrst showing of advance
styles direct from eastern fashion centers.
Mr. Collins' fashion show was trans
ferred bodily to the dining room of the
Hotel Fontenello for the dansant at H
o'clock last nlsht when a large crowd
fashionables attended. The exhibit will
be shown for the last time at the Bran
dels stores today.
. Seme Gargeoai Effects.
That simplicity is a thing of the past 1a
amply demonstrated at this exhibit Bil
lowy skirts, fluffy flutings, tulle over
skirts, bustle effects of tulle, dashing
big bows anything to break the contin
uity of line is the striking feature of the
style display. The early English period.
with Victorian skirt and fichu and sur
plice effects vies In popularity with the
alluring Spanish influence so marked in
the display of evening gowns.
One of the handsomest evening gowns
shown was that with a marked Spanish
Influence, a black Chantllly lace gown
over cloth of gold, with a glittering bodice
of metallic brocade and a pellerlne or
cape of the Chantllly lace. A stunning
evening wrap, the same trend of fashion,
was of yellow, the loose sleeve featuring
the same edge of fringe famed In sons
and story by the Spanish mantilla.
Chinese laflaence.
A revival of the Chinese influence In
dress Is imminent, according to Mr. Col
lins, because of the necessity tor main
taining neutrality, even in style exhibits.
To demonstrate the charm of the modes
from the orient Mr. Collins is showing
an attractive Chinese blue and yellons
combination, the body of the frock being
of the blue taffeta with narrow Insertions
of yellow Georgette crepe running horl
aontally across the garment.
Rainbow skirts of tulle on evening
gowns, afternoon frocks caught rather
tightly around the bottom as In the days
of. tbe hobble, hip Inserts of Georgette
orepe forming a striking contrast In
gowns of taffeta or other materials, are
all notable features ot the exhibit.
Russian Go-era "Saesy."
A Russian ballet gown, characterized
aa extremely "aaesy" by Mrs. Howard
Baldrlge, one of Omaha's best dressed
matrons; a bisque-colored suit with a
slit all the way down the front showing
a dashing Paul Poiret underskirt as the
wearer walked, with the same lining to
the jacket, and a dainty white Georgette
crepe model with a simple bodice and
skirt made petal effect like the rose; an
other girlish frock of white net and pale'
green organdie with flutings and 'white
ribbon Inaertings across the hips, and a
lavender . embroidered taffeta with a
bustle effect of lavender tulle and side
pockets lined with Alice blue, called for
the most admiration.
, Popular Shades.
In the new blouses which form part of
Mr. Collins' display the distinctive fea
tures are the high coloring, the bishop .
collar and its modifications, and the In
troduction of the fish net trimming for
collars, curfs and inserts to the blouse.
Coral, emerald greed, Hage blue, sky
blue, salmon and peace gray are only a
few of the popular shades. Detachable
collars, so that the blouse can be worn
low neck or high, as milady chooses, and
the roll edge, which Is hand-work and
replaces the picot. are interesting to
note. Colored linen blouses, too, promise
to be most popular for the spring.
"Bee Hive" and
"Barrel Skirts"
WillBe in Style
CHICAGO. March It "Butterfly" eve
ning gowns, "bee hive" and "barrel"
skirts as well as the cork hat. a bread
sailor affair, are among the new styles
for the spring and summer wear of the
ultra fashionable, according to the SOU or
more modistes from all parte of the coun
try who gathered here today for the semi
annual convention ot the Fashion Art
league ot America.
The convention opened this morning
and the details of women's dress were
taken up at once as a part of the busi
ness session. That the full skirt will pre
vail and that there will be no radical
changes, seemed to be the prevailing sen
timent. The "barrel" aklrt, so-called be
cause the waist and the bottom of the
skirt are narrower than It is at ths
knees, thus giving the outline from which
It gets its name, will be the lateat inno
vation for afternoon and morning wear.
The "bee hrve" form of skirt is mora
pronounced In the evening gowns be
cauae of more width at the bottom for
dancing while a combination of effect
at the coraage and the sleeves, which will
be elbow length, give a butterfly touch
to the costume for formal wear.
The visiting modistes were welcomed
by Mme. Alia Ripley, president of tha
Fashion Art league of America, and after
lectures today the showing ot 160 original
American designed gowns will take place
tomorrow In competition for the $1,000
Goesard trophy, wiilch is awarded every
year for the best design from the shopa
of the modistes of the country.
The war In Europe has made American
designs supreme, according to the dele
gates, who assert that French models ara
no longer demanded.
Thrifty. .
A certain old lady was famed In her
native village for health and thrift. To
an acquaintance who waa once eongratu
latin her upon the former ahe said:
"We be pretty well for old folka, Jealah
and me. Josiah hun t had an ailm' time
for fifty yeara. ,eeut last winter. And
I ain't never suffered but one day in my
life, and that was when I took soiue ot
tha medicine Joalah had left over, ao'a
how It sliouldn t be wasted." Chicago
I'oaL .1
HENRY BASSETT. FORMERLY
OF OMAHA, DIES AT DUBUQUE
Word haa been received of the death
at Dubuque, la., of Henry Baasett, son of
George Bsssett, one of Omaha's pioneer
contractors and builders. Mr. Bassett.
who waa a traveling salesman, has been
in poor health for several yea re. follow
ing a nervous breakdown, and hla death,
waa not unexpected. Hie mother, Mrs.
O. C. Bassett, left Sunday afternoon for
Dubuque, to attend the funeral. BeaUice
his mother. Mr. Baasett is survived by a
wife and daughter, and a alstcr, Mrs.
A. W. Ruff of Chicago,