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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 6, 1916)
FONTENELLE DINNER TO HEAD OF NATION (CaaUaoed from Fa Oh.) beautifully dressed women and ihe evening dressed men in the beautiiu! surroundings. It was 6:45 p. m. when the presi dent and his party entered, the or chestra playing the "Star Spangled Banner" and the guests rising and ap plauding. President Wilson was seated to the right of John L. Webster and Mrs. Wilson to the left of Mr. Webster. At the left of Mrs. Wilson sat G. W. Wattles, and to the right of Mr, Wil son was Mrs. Webster. Others at the speakers' table were Secretary Tum ulty, Dr Cary T. Grayson, the presi dent's physician; Mr. and Mrs. E. Buckingham, Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Hitchcock, Governor and Mrs. More head and Mr, and Mr. Gould Dietz. Mr. . Webster proposed a toast to the president of the United States, which was drunk before the guests sat down. There was no music during the din ner. Manager Letton of the Fonte nelle was there in person to see that the first dinner given at the hotel for the nation's president was perfectly served. Loveliness Personified. "Loveliness Personified!" was the thought in everyone's mind, as Mrs. Wilson passed reeallv into the dining room. Tall and stately of carriage, the president's wife was exquisitely gowned in a creation of white Lucile tulle, girdled with opalescent sequins and embroidered in silver. The skirt was fashioned of three flounces of the white tulle over a white founda tion, while foundation, while the shimmering girdle extended a little above the waistline and a little be low, scalloped to produce the effect of rose petals. The bodice was of white tulle and the tiny sleeves oi tulle were embroidered with narrow rows of sequins. Over her shoulders, Mrs. Wilson wore a filmy chiffon drape. Mrs. Wilson was wearing a corsage bouquet of pink roses sent by Pine Ridge Indians, through Don H. Foster, as a token of appreciation of Mrs. Wilson's descent from the Indian Princess Pocohontas, when she entered the dining room, hut as she took her place at the table, her eyes lit on a beautiful corsage of her favorite flower, orchids, laid at her plate. She glanced lovingly at the orchids and when she left the dining room to go to the Auditorium, she added the orchids to the boquet of roses sh,e was already wearing. ' Eats But Little. Mrs. Wilson ate but little, toying daintily with her food, and talking in an animated manner , to John Lee Webster, who sat at her right, and Gurdon W. Wattles, who sat at her left. She laughed frequently, her smile exhibiting a row of perfect teeth. ' Diamonds were the only jewels worn by the president's wife. Mrs. Wilson wore a diamond bar pin, a diamond bracelet, on the right arm, and a tiny wrist watch, studded with diannds, on a narrow black band on the left wrist; while a large diamond ring was worn, on the engagement 6jj smmam. wammm li MRS. WILSON "CLOSE-UP" Snap shot of president's wife, caught as the automobile in which she rode with her husband turned a corner. Mr. G. W. Wattles is seated in front of Mrs. Wilson. ' I D -v IMIIlil finger. Once or twice she toyed with a dainty little, lace fan. Mrs. Wilson's coiffure was simple, the hair being done in a French roll, the prevailing style, slightly drooped over the forehead. Wnen the party eft for the .Audito-ium, Mrs. Wil son's wrap of the day, a seal coat, banded with marten fur and lined with her favorite shade of orchid, was worn. The balcony of the dining room was filled with a few who; were able, to get admission cards that carried them past the secret service men on duty at the doors. President Eats Everything. It was noted by the observant that the president had a splendid oppetite. He consumed everything that was set before him with neatness and dispatch and in a manner complimentary to the chef. Between courses he ate rolls. With it all he kept up a lively con versation with those seated near him. The dinner was concluded at five minutes before 8 o'clock and Mrs. Webster president President Wilson, who spoke briefly. "While I have always admired Ne braska," he said, "you have loved her and can interpret her better than I. "It has been a genuine pleasure to me to visit Omaha and I have been MMWiifl whiimip THE BEE: OMAHA, FRIDAY, OCTOBER gratified by your hospitality and wel come. . "I used to be a provincial easterner, but I came west when I was a young man and knew more than I do now came with a good deal of condescen sion. On that trip I didn't meet a man who didn't know more than I did. West Has the Braina. "You are men here with planning minds, and the planning mind is vin dicated in this part of the country. "The whole day here is one to be remembered because it has been full of interest and pleasure." . The guests remained seated until the president and his party had left the room. They went to their suite and appeared in ten minutes. The lobby and the streets in front of the hotel were jammed with peo ple who cheered as the president and Mrs. Wilson came through the lobby, entered their automobile in front of the main entrance and drove away to the Auditorium. Fair Weather for First Game of the World's Series Boston, Oct. 5. Fair weather will prevail on Saturday for the opening of the world's series here, in the opin ion of John W. Smith, head of the local weather bureau. , - To Our Customers Until further notice, the prices of all brands of cigars controlled by us, with our usual terms and cash discounts, will remain unchanged. McCord-Brady Co. W. H. McCord, President PRESIDENT TAPS. TIME FOR DANGERS (Conttnaed from rare On. 1 Victor Kosewater. Congressman Lo beck. Senator Hitchcock and secret service men. The women in the reviewing stand were particularly interested in the first lady of the land. When the presidential party arrived at the reviewing stand, Chairman Webster and Secretary Rosewater of the committee of 100 on the celebration of the semi-centennial were waiting to receive the honored guests. Tumulty Is Genial. Secretary Tumulty mingled with the newspaper men and showed that he was a pretty good scout, who has not lost the common touch. The east ern newspaper men were free to ad mit that the west can do something worth while. They dispatched mes sages from the reviewing stand and before the parade had all passed by, New York knew that the president beat time for a group of young peo ple who danced a quadrille on a float. The president stood during the passing of the parade and showed his teeth frequently during his ex pressions of pleasure. "We re with you. Wilson," yelled a swarthy Indian as he passed the reviewing stand. Everytning the president gets is 'second handed." A batch of telegrams were delivered to Mayor Dahiman, and the mayor sent them to the presi dent, .First, however, a secret service man handled them. Later, a postman on one of the floats handed him a let ter. This too, was inspected first by Mr. Jervis, the chief of the service. EXECUTIVE VISITS THE SWINEMSPLAY (Cantlnoed from hfi Om.) and evincing pleasurable interest in the reception accorded her and her distinguished husband. ' Received by Committee. The party was received by the Na tional Swine Show committee, con sisting of W. M. McFadden, president of the national association; L. E. Frost and E. V. Stone, and E. Z. Russell, superintendent of exhibits. National Swine Show badges were pinned on President and Mrs. Wilson by GeoVge M. Cantrall, treasurer of the National Swine Growers' associa tion, while the large crowd which followed them on their walk through the show, looked on and applauded. At one of the exhibits the Genoa Indian school the president had an excellent opportunity to sire up a muchly blue beribboned 840-pound sow, a whale of a specimen of the Duroc-Jersey breed that grunted and resented the prod thrusts and seem ingly cared not a whit that the chief executive of a hundred million people was giving her the "once over.' Hog Is Patriotic. Just before the president and the members of his party left the. show barns, they stopped for a moment to see another big porker, which was being urged into a pen. This particu lar piece of hogflesh took it into his - 6, 1916. head that he waiyed to get up close to the president, and in attempting to do so, nearly bowled over a secret service man. The trip to the swine show was made made by way of the Twenty fourth street boulevard route. The return to the Hotel Funtenetlc was via the Hanscoin park boulevard. The presidential party arrived at the 'iotel shortly before 6 o'clock, Presi dent and Mrs. Wilson going directly to their suite, remaining there until time for the dinner in their honor. Cupid Wins Victory Over Father Tims Shenandoah, la., Oct. 5. (Special.) CunM won a victorv over years when Mrs. Lizzie Sweeney. 409 Sev-i enth avenue, and H. I. Martin slipped away to Red Oak and were married at the Methodist parsonage at S o'clock yesterday afternoon. Both are past middle ages a good many years and are said to be very wealthy. The ceremony was witnessed by two friends, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Cud 0 iissiu mini nuiaiii. - - v Colonists, Farmers, Tourists Now Is Your Viae ta wae w wm.i.rai"; iu.u .JU m.,,i, . ivtwCut Hates.-Inveitliats VmUI mum avwvu v- w - r Come now by the nost direct and lnteiwtingrontetothelanderi sunahln. ancS Nature's bounty, make I lying more eomtaur practical pec.pl.. (Smaller tarmsnen requ.r. , ... - - j., fc fural living la less ir.nuous. 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