THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: DECEMBER 8, 1918.
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Concluded by Ella Fleishman
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By HENRIETTA M. REES
A MEETING of representative
choral directors and members
of the musical fraternity was
held Friday fioon at the Commercial
Club at the instigation of Mr. Hugh
Wallace, temporary chairman of the
music committee of the Victory
Christmas celebration.
This meeting was called for the
purpose of asking the co-operation
of the Omaha musicians in success
fully planning and carrying through
the largest "community sing" ever
contemplated in this city. It is the
intention to have the choirs of Oma
ha lead the singing during this cele
bration and all members of choirs
and others who sing are invited to
participate. On December 15 at 3:30
at the Auditorium this large com
munity sing will inaugurate the 1918
Red Cross Roll Call week.
In addition to music by the choirs
the entire audience will sing commu
nity songs from the new War Camp
Community Service Song boot
which will be distributed by Red
Cross giris in uniform. This prom
ises to be a very interesting occa
sion. The idea is to have the choirs
come in a body, with their standard
if they have one, and to proceed
from the back of the Auditorium to
the stage, where it is hoped that
from 1,000 to 1,500 singers will be
massed to back up their patriotism
with their voices, and to use their
voices in a material way to help
make this big organized Victory
celebration a success.
At the meeting Friday noon an
executive committee was authorized
to work in conjunction with the ex
ecutive committee of the Victory
Christmas celebration in providing
music for community events Christ
mas week. A chorus will also be
rovided for the Red Cross Masque,
lecember 19 and 20 at the Auditor
ium. The Victory Christmas celebra
tion will be all of Christmas week.
Monday night of that week it is
planned to have a big community
meeting with the soldiers as guests
and taking part. Choral and com
munity singing will be featured and
other forms of entertainment. Tues
day evening there will be a tree and
Christmas celebration more espe
cially for the children. And Wednes
day Christmas day, it is planned
that the soldiers will be entertained
in the Omaha homes during the day,
an lit is hoped to form a group ot
vevnteer singers from this chorus
to go to the hospitals and other in
stitutions of Omaha to bring a ray
of pleasure and a thought of victory
to the inmates, during the remain
der of the week.
This if a big program, and while
the choir directors who were present
are busy with their Christmas music,
much of which preparation has been
delayed because of the "flu" and the
car strike, they promised to do what
they conld in order to co-operate
and make this sing a big success.
But it Is not only the choirs who
must co-operate if this idea culmin
ates as the executive committee has
planned. Burgess-Nash have a
choir among their employes who are
capable of lending their aid and.
helping to make the celebration a
success. There are other stores and
factories in Omaha who could very
easily and quickly form a group of
their employes who can sing and
who would like to sing with this
celebration. There are many indi
viduals who have always sung who
could co-operate in this way now,
even though they have not kept up
their active interest in singing for
several years. The music will be
songs which every one knows, and
with a big choir on the stage a tre
mendous stimulus can be given to
the audience to have their victory
gladness ring to the rdbf. As Mr.
Wallace suggested in his brief talk,
, the army is a singing army, let's
have a singing nation to greet the
boys when they come home. The
big chorus planned at presfnt is
only temporary, but if everybody
who can sing will help, it is hoped
to form a chorus for other large
celebrctions which will undoubtedly
come up in the future. With the
musical fraternity in back of it and
lending its support a strong im
petus has been given the movement.
But it also needs the support and
active participation of every man
and women who sings, and the ac
tive and continuous support Of the
business men behind it. A director
for the massed chorus will be
chosen by the executive committees
and will be announced later.
"The"1' Tuesday Musical club will
present Olga Samaroff, pianist, at
the Brandeis theater on Thursday
evening, December 12. Mme. Sam
aroff has long been known in Amer
ica as a pianist of high rank, and in
addition to her many concert tours
stye has appeared as soloist with
prominent orchestras. When Mme.
Samaroff was here several years
ago she made a profound impres
sion and all lovers of piano music
are anticipating a rare treat. The
program follows:
Chopin Ballad. S Prelude.
Ijlt. Sonata.
Rachmaninoff Prelude C Sharp, Minor.
Buaonl Elegy No. 4 (lntermtiio from
tb Turandot Suit )
DeBusay Clair de Luna, Reflet dana
l'Eau-
Qabrllowltach Csorlc Burlno.ua.
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The next concert by local profes
sional artists given by the music
department of the Omaha .Woman's
clJb will be held on the evening of
Tuesday. December 17, at the Y. W.
C. A. auditorium. Mr. James fcawara
Carnal, bass: Mr. Cecil Berryman,
pianist, and Mrs. Mabel Woodworth
Jensen of Council Bluffs and recent
. lv of tha faculty of the American
Conservatory of Music in Chicago,
will be the soloists presented. Mr.
Carnal has long been known in Oma
ha for his activities as a vocal teactt
er, director of the choir at the First
Methodist church and as a singer.
Mr. Berryman is an Omaha boy who
has Spent a great many years in
the study of the piano, and he, too,
is well-known in professional and
musical circles. Mrs. Jensen is a
conioarative newcomer to , Omaha
mu ircl circles, as she came to Coun
t cil Bluffs a bride only a year or two
a. If I am sot mistaken aha has
WILL PLAY FOR TUESDAY
MUSICAL CLUB
only appeared once professionally
in Omaha at a recital given bv Miss
Hazel Silver and Miss Nora Neal at
the First Methodist church. Miss
Neal will accompany her at the com
ing concert. Further announce
ment! will be made later.
Musical Notes.
Several of the Omaha music
teachers have been suffering recent
ly from the "flu." Mr. Ben Stanley
is out after being confined to his
home for several days. Mrs. E. R.
Zabriske and members of her family
are home from Clarkson hospital.
Mr. Oscar Newlean is unable to
meet his classes because of the mal
ady. The music department of the
Omaha Woman's club will give a
program of Scotch and Irish music
Wednesday, December 11, at 3:30
p. m., at the Y. W. C. A. audi
torium. All music lovers are cordial
ly invited. Miss Edith Miller is the
leader. Miss Helen Anderson, so
prano, will sing, and others taking
part will be Mrs. M. M. Hepton
stall, Mrs. R. M. Anderson, Dorothy
Sandberg, Miss Mary Reed, Miss
Gertrude Hislop, Mrs. Ray J. Abbott
and Miss Edith Miller will be ac
companists. Bagpipe accompanists
will be furnished tor some of the
dances and solos by Mr. George W.
McDougall, and harp solos ami ac
companists will be furnished by Miss
Loretta Dellone. Several dances
will be given by pupils of Miss Mary
Cooper.
BENSON
The Woman's club held an open
meeting at the city hall last Thurs
day. Mrs. Lillian Keiter of Centerville,
3. D., was called here by the death
of her father, William Beckmeyer,
last week.
Benson district collected $1,400 in
the recent war drive fund.
Earl Young and Elden Benson
have returned to the state univer
sity after a few days at home.
Mrs. F. H. Trullinger and sister,
Miss Retta Birkheimer, have re
turned from Shenandoah, la., being
called by the death of a relative.
Mrs. Roy Young and son re
turned home Saturday from an ex
tended visit in Humbolt, Neb.
The Evangelical Walther league
met last Thursday evening. Mary
Johnson and Earl Rodda served.
Master Ernest Tindell, jr., is re
covering from injuries received
Thursday, being bumped into by an
auto.
Rev. and Mrs. E. J. Crews left
Monday for their future home in
California.
Mrs. A. Babcock has returned to
her home in Exeter, Neb., after a
visit here with her son and family.
Robert Rivett, only son of Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Rivett, was a vic
tim of the "flu" last week.
Mrs. John Calvert will be hostess
for the Needlework guild at her
home on Tuesday.
Miss Madeline Horton left Thurs
day for Clarks, Neb., going from
there to Kimberly, Idaho., to re
sume school work.
The funeral services of John
Woodruff, pioneer resident, were
held in Omaha last Thursday.
John Lawson has returned to his
home in Worthington, Minn., since
the recovery of his son, George.
Mrs. A. F. Knudson was hostess
for the Methodist Ladies' Aid so
ciety last Wednesday.
Benson women are urged to at
tend a conservation meeting held
next Tuesday at 3:40 p. m. in the
Central School building.
The women of the English Luth
eran church held their annual bazar
last Thursday, serving luncheon at
noon and a dinner in the evening.
The death of William A. W.
Whitescell of North Sixty-third
street occurred last week after a
few days' sickness.
The second community meeting
was held in the city hall gymnas
ium. The officers elected were:
Mrs. F. E. Young, Harlo Wilcox,
Charles Robinson, chairman of pro
gram and publicity, Mrs. Henry
Johnson and Paul Kistler.
Charged With MakinFalse
Statements to Assessor
Tecumseh, Neb.. Dec. 7. (Spe
cial.) August Brunko. sr.. a farmer
living near Sterling, was brought
before County Judge Livingston
Friday on a perjury charge. Mr.
Brunke is accused of having made
false representations in listing his
personal property with the assessor,
particularly in the amount of wheat
he had on hand. This is the second
time he has been brought into
court on this charge the past sum
mer and fall. He was placed under
$1,000 bond
Searching early for gift
sensations saves Christ
mas agitation.
My Dear Readers:
As the letters come in I'm learn-
ing to listen for the more serious,
thoughtful note struck by each one
writing for help in filling Christmas
list. The war has made thinkers!
The toys requested this year are
not useless by any means but
they're each and all cleverly planned
to develop our children; to bring out
the best traits, discourage all that
is unlovely. Let's give them tdu
cational toys, toys that are worl- and
play too. The boy is a better fr lit
er, the girl a better mother, hew use
they were better players. The very
soul of play becomes the soui of
ardent loving work in after years.
After all. this is a wartime Christ
mas, let all decorations have the
patriotic note. We owe a generous
expression of honor to the soldier
and sailor over there and over here.
As a last personal thought let
yours be the gift that passes some
thing on to others the gift of ser
vice, or love, or sacrifice perhaps.
Don't let the little things go until
the last minute this Christmas get
cards, wrappings, ribbons,. seals, etc.,
early.
New Frocks Are in Order.
"T)RESSY dresses are in lively
-L' demand as the boys come
back. The stores are ready with
pretty dresses for every purpose;
Thome's style store up Farnam St.,
are showing real values in the new
est models, dresses you want to get
right into and enjoy.
You should have at least one of
the "on over-the-head" blouses this
season.
"When Johnny Comes Marching
Home."
W ELCOME him with a fresh
" ' service flag. The Megeatli Sta
tionery Co., 1421 Farnam St.,
have just received an assembly of
flags which make every drop of
blood in one's body stir with pat
riotism. The most thrilling, appeal
ing flags I've seen, they make a
royal welcome for the boy return
ing home. A. wonderful Christmas
gift for everyone, and an heirloom
for all time to come. These flags,
of heavy soft satin, with one. two,
and three service stars, gold fringed
all around, mounted on stick with
heavy cord, are to be had at prices
just half or one-third of what one
would expect them to be. They
range from 25c up. Those for 75c
and $1 are lovely. Everyone who
has been trying to get flags of the
allied nations will welcome those
in this collection. Then there are
Over There service flags, also flags
bearing the different insignia of ser
vice. The service jewelry which we
wear bespeaking our allegiance to
our country and our brave boys is
to be had in this patriotic display at
prices at once amazing.
A little phrase overheard "the one
responsible button is quite the thing
this year."
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Everything Japanese.
VrR TASO of the Nippon Import
X"L ing company, 218 South Eight
eenth street, is showing a very large
assortment of things Japanese.
There is an unusual charm in the
things from the land qf cherry blos
soms. Even the tiniest bag or purse
has an individual touch, perhaps a
bit of hand embroidery, a touch of
the artist's brush, or both. Visit the
shop, take your time, you'll see
many suggestions. Vases, fancy
china o.f all kinds, kimonos, padded
silk robes for children, baskets,
linens and trays.
I've just sent out a charming little
net frock for a happy bride who is
"conserving" most sensibly, too, by
getting a dress she can wear at all
times and occasions after the happy
event.
Gifts for Children.
TAf HAT are nicer gifts for little
" girls than accordion pleated
skirts? They are sure to be de
lighted with theml The material
need not be expensive, soft fabrics
such as wool batiste, Nun's veiling,
challis, Henrietta, etc., in four widths
of 36-inch goods, allowing two
inches for hem and two inches for
shrinkage on each length is suffi
cient. The pleating , is very inex
pensive, and with cost of material
will bring the cost of this gift to
about $5.00. Send me a check for
$5, and I will choose suitable ma
terial in color stated, take it up to
the Ideal Button & Pleating com
pany and send you the completed
garment in a very short time. To
wear with a skirt of this kind, a
bodice tiny indeed, for the dress is
shortwaistedl Dainty undersleeves
and a round neckline underguimpe
is needed.
Wouldn't doll ladies be "charm
ed, my dear'" to take tea amidst
the pleasant surroundings created
by a wicker bench, teatable and arm
chair, which one of the shops is
shewing?
"So Many People Have Asked for
Waste Paper Baskets
QF DISTINGUISHING beauty of
line and quality, that I've gather,
ed together this varied line of waste
baskets," said Mr. Eldridge of the
Eldridge Importing Co., the other
day when I spoke of an odd-shaped
basket in the window. Unusua'.',
pleasing, they are $3.
Even the colors are full of coquet
ry this year. Have you ever seen
such wonderful shades?
Shoes Play a Leading Role.
IN the toilet of milady I Does
it not then behoove us to take
care in choosing what our feet shall
wear? The Walk-Over Boot Shop,
317 S. 16th street, takes great pride,
and well they may, in the corrective
fitting done in their shop. The foot
ills they have corrected seem almost
miraculous, so wonderful are they.
They have inaugurated an artistic
repair department where you may
have that little "stitch in time" taken
to prolong the life of your shoes.
Have waterproof soles of Neolin or
Rinex put on your shoes before the
,lst weather lets In, then you need
never bother with rubbers
(3) Jfioppin villi R)lly
Let's enjoy the rich seductive
ness And holiday attractiveness
Of the shops wares arrayed
In joyful measure,
That we may give and share
life's
Fleeting pleasure.
Mode creators with artfulness
delicious
Quite truly winning,
Dame Fashion's net most vogu
ish They're duly spinning.
For opera, calling, matinee
Or tea dansant
The wintry mode's of a smart
ness Tres charmant.
In the world of modish inspira
tion, As elsewhere,
We find all frivolous origina
tion Vies with air militaire.
(Just as party frock,
Frivolity the only motive,
Dances with uniform donned
As sacrificial votive)
Quite severe lines, formal, cer
emonious, Combine with dainty touch
harmonious.
Useful Gifts of Universal Appeal.
HPHERE'S a peculiar appeal in a
piece of leather work, fashion
ed by an artist craftsman. Freling
& Steinle, 1803 Farnam 6treet, have
Pullman bags to please the most
fastidious. And why shouldn't they?
In seal, walrus or mountain goat,
they have an endless array of heavy
silk linings in fascinating color.
Shirred pockets on the sides add to
the beauty of the bags, also to their
usefulness., These bags have both
sewed and riveted frames.
Portfolio cases for salesmen and
lawyers have most convenient pock
ets, to hold brothersome papers,
which have a way of eluding one at
the crucial moment. These are of
cowhide and walrus. For the busy
music person there are music cases,
which will keep the music in splen
did condition.
There are most certainly occasions
which demand a smile this is of all
others a time of rejoicing. Let's
have something bright to wearl
For My Niece who Loves Pretty,
Dainty Things.
"DOLLY: Send me one of the
feather fans which you spoke
of finding in the Nebraska Clothing
company's Millinery department,
Fifteenth and Farnam, the other
day," writes a lady from Colorado.
Enchantingly tinted in green, taupe,
American beauty, yellow, gold, pink
(like the delicate lining of a shell),
Alice blue, violet and creamy white.
These fluffy feather vanities are
mounted on tortoise, amber and
ivory sticks. The price range is
most unusual, for the two sizes are
52.45 and $3.75. Another accessory,
which is unusually pleasing this year,
is a widely artistic selection of bags.
Of velvet, chenille and silk tassel
trimmed, mounted uniquely; they're
delightful indeed. Or if leather suits
your fancy, there are many different
styles from which to choose.
Ask to see the new Batik blouses
and frocks. They're veritible rain
bowslj .
There's an Unusual Charrri
TYPICAL of things oriental, in
the diminutive kimonos of gay
ly colored challis, decorated in
quaii.t figures which the Eldridge
Importing Shop is showing for $3.50
and $5. A joyous surprise for any
youngster from 2 to 5 years I .
One of our boy's gifts this year
is to be a heavy silk flag which
Tolly's found. The colors are rich
ly beautiful, and its large of a large
ness to" satisfy any boy's heart, three
feet by five feet, and $6.
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Kimonos Such as You've Never Seen
Before.
UNLESS you have perhaps been
so fortunate as to have visited
Japan, are those just received by
the Eldridge Importing Co., Four
teenth and Farnam. They're of crepe,
silk, embroidery motifs, scattered
designs and set-on silks of contest
ing shades. They almost defy descrip
tion, so startlingly beautiful are they.
One of them has a whole landscape,
volcano crater, flight of graceful
birds, everything which makes up
that country of dreams is pictured
i.i fairy stitchings. An exhibition
remarkable.
Modesty vestees are neckwear's
latest favorites. Modesty vestees
(they were called tuckers when
grandmother was a girl) are such
dainty things made of very delicate
fabrics they are worn to give a
touch of white to the face, in this
season of sombre colors.
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For The Booklover.
WHOSE books ever had enough
bookends? Every lover of
books wants to have his treasures '
at hand when the spirit moves to
i.pen to so.ne favori. place. The
Alia shop, 207 South Eighteenth
street, is showing hand carved
bookends for $2.95 to $5. Buhas
from $6 to $25. The Great Spirit,
the hc.olc Indian figure on his iiorse,
E Pluribus Unum, with a patriotic
device particularly pleasing just rrow.
and a very gord P. O. E. which
will f i 1 high f-- with thj num
bers ol that 'od'-c
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Ideal Expressions of Yuletide Cheer.
HE gifts for men which the
Albert Edholm Jewel Shop,
16th and Harney are showing this
season are exceedingly adaptable to
personalities, so distinctive in beauty
so rarely designed each detail of
workmanship. There are scarf pins
each a joy in itself. Black opals
placed in cunningly enameled set
tings. A bronze rosebud pearl is
surrounded by tiny sapphires. This
shop is sole agent for the Patek
Phillipe Co., Swiss watches, an
agency given only to representative
dealers in a community. Tiffany in
New York has the agency there.
Chains to go with these watches are
intricately fine-linked, some of them
with pearls between the links. A set
of octagon shaped cuff links of plat
inum have cabachon sapphires on
'one side, diamonds on the other.
Gifts affording infinite satisfaction
to the wearer! .
New Coats.
NEW coats unpacked at Thome's
as I stepped in yesterday are
full-backed affairs with great wide
sweep navy blue or plum, collars
I -tided with fur. Richly lined and
.rmly interlined, you'd readily pay
$65, but they were pricing them at
$49.75.
An original gift have baby's
kodak picture enlarged and mounted
on a heavy art card with calendar
which a local shop have all ready
to insert the picture and hang by
heavy silk cord. They cost from 10c
to 25c. '
The Vogue of Furs
THE FUR wrap which serves
many purposes well entirely
appropriate for street wear equally
useful for evening is the marked
feature of the new winter fur fash
ions. The Aulabaugh Fur shop,
Nineteenth and Farnam, are showing
superb fur garments. Especially cap
tivating is a Kolinsk, cape scarf with
draped fur ends caught into tortoise
shell buckles, with- '..aot of the fur
holding a bunch of tails. This bit
cf furry loveliness is $175.
Artistic Lamp Shades.
I UNDERSTAND that the Orch
ard & Wilhelm company, Six
teenth and- Howard, have a very
skillful designer and special facili
ties to fashion lamp shades in rich
fabric and color combinations to
harmonize most graciously with the
decorations of your homel
For Large Women.
NOW my dears, please do not
he offended, but are you quite
satisfied' with your lines? Do you
perhaps look a trifle "dumpyish?"
All of those ugly humps and bumps
may be smoothed away in a thor
. .0ii!y scientific and corrective way,
approved by the leading doctors of
the day, if vou will visit or write
Mrs. D. A. .taiH, 205 Neville, build
ing, Sixteenth and Harney. Mrs.
Hill is a corset specialist of many
years' standing.
Luncheon Sets of Gauze.
THE Alia Shop. 207 S. 18th St.,
are showing luncheon sets of
sheerest gauze, hand-painted in love
ly flower designs. The large round
doily with twelve small ones has line
of gold round the edge with flowers
painted in toward the center. These
sets are easily washed. Refreshingly
new, they're $2 a set.
(PATRIOTIC!
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Bewitching Petticoats.
NO matter how quietly demure,
even severe the outside apparel,
every woman loves frivolous frills on
her intimate garments. Thompson,
Belden Co., 16th & Howard, are
jhovviiig, on the second floor of their
store, the very loveliest petticoats of
the season. Fashioned on graceful
lines of sumptuously soft fabrics to
produce the slender silhouette, they
have chosen color combinations to
bring joy to the most artistic.
One in rich sapphire blue has
throe lines of shirring at the head of
a flounce which is finished in shal
low scallops edged in fringing. A
jersey with all-over Persian design
lias deep accordian pleated flounce.
There are many combinations of
colors, all of them wholly captivat
ing. One of green has figures, swir
ling lines of purple, set into the deep
flounce. A royal purple with designs
of rose is a surprising combination.
Royal blue which picked, very
wisely, an old rose silk to set off its
beauty is proud indeed of the choice 1
And original indeed is the purple
model whose achievement is a Ro
man stripe effect by use of applied
hands of ribbon in different shades
of green, blue, rose, and gold. For
the wholly frivolous frock, there is a
flesh colored messaline with four
rows of satin ribbon frilled round
and round. These are charming
gifts of Christmas joy.
A tray cloth and bib I saw the
other day have a dear little boy
pictured thereon, who has three
bunnies, all of them eating big
orange carrots.
Everything for Men.
IS to be found in the shop which
I've found between Sixteenth
and Ffteenth on Farnam street,
the J. T. McQuillin Shop. They have
a most .interesting selection of
scarfs in two tones woven so that
the colors blend, black, and red.
black and white, blue and white and
heavy khaki wool with silk fringe,
with a price range from $2 to $4.
Send your boy in the service a
money belt of caflvas for $1.25, or a
set combining with the belt three
handkerchiefs (khaki, of course) for
$3, or six stock collars of white.
Portable Sewing Machine.
EVER in search of something
new, Polly has found in the
E. B. Williams Electric Shop, 312
South Eighteenth, a 'new sewing
machine which is full sized, yet no
larger than a traveling bag and as
easily carried. What a joy tO sew
with a machine run by electricity,
one which you do not have to
pedal, saving both time and energyl
Then, too, I've found a sewing ma
chine motor which may be attached
to your machine. I'll be happy to
send you picture folders of both of
these.
The New Edison. ,
TVT EN have worked to produce a
phonograph that would actual
ly recreate the wondrous voices of
splendid artists, the various instru
ments of the musician and the as
sembled orchestra, band and sym
phony from the time the first crude
instrument was made to repeat
"Mary Had a Little Lamb." The
most critical endorse the New Edi
son. Make a special visit to the
Rouse Edison Parlors, 1924 Farnam
street, to hear these instruments
which are investments for the future
and a continuous happiness for ev
ery member of the family.
Pets Make Delightful Gifts.
TH HERE is one shop in Omaha
. where you should not fail to
fitake the children when you are down
Mown, the Max Geisler Bird Shop,
1617 Farnam street. Polly recalls
every one of the joyful visits made
to this shop when she was a kiddie!
Here you will see not only birds
from all countries of the world in
exotic colors, canaries, finches, par
rots, cockatoos, and dogs of high
est pedigree, but daintil; graceful
old fish in a six-foot aquarium.
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Wear a cheerful waistcoat with a
somber suit
Delight on Christmas morn
ing repays th early
shopping warning.
Stunning Winter Suits.
ON THE streets of Omaha just
recently I have been impressed
with the number of good looking
suits. We seem to have caught the
spirit of the east "the winter suit."
Further proof of the popularity of
suits for winter wear was apparent
to me when I visited Lamond's
Smart Wear for Women shop,
second floor Securities building,
Sixteenth and Farnam. Such good
looking and really smart winter suits
one seldom can find in December.
Mr. Lamond was just unpacking
more new winter models, which he
is offering at the same discount
marked on regular stock suits a
rare combination of ultra modish
styles and bargain prices!
One is never too young nor too
old to add to the picturesquesness
of life by wearing becoming clothes.
High Shades the favorite Among
Blouses.
NEW blouse shades, sunset,
glory, volga, seal, soldier blue
are found at Thome's style store;
high shades are correct. Hand
painted or Batik blouses have ap
peared. Oriental blouses are much
favored. Yarn trimmed, coins, and
pretty ornaments embellished some.
Tell your friends to look at
Thome's for these new blouses,
1812 Farnam, you know.
A little blue sweater I saw this
week had four or five rows of taupe
chenille knitted as a facing round
the neckline. Tres chic!
Flowers You Couldn't Forget.
TF YOU were in the hospital feel
ing sick and mighty blue, cause
it's Christmas time, you'd never for
get the joy that warmed your heart
when you received, the enchanting
basket of pale green, filled with airy
pink and rose sweetpeas, and fluffs
of "baby's breath," tied with puffy
loops of tulle in delicate pink, to
which was attached a card with two
velvety pansies. This is only one of
the lovely things they do in the way
of artistic service at the John Bath
Flower shop, Eighteenth and Far
nam. Give them a few details, they'll
quickly grasp the situation, and sug
gest a correct expression of your
thoughts.
The spring hats will be as "satiny"
as can be.
Baskets.
MAHOGANY tinted with lining
of soft rose crepe over pad
ding of cotton, I just wanted to tuck
it under my arm and take it home
with me, for it is the nicest big
round basket imr;inablet -Only one
of the- jnany which the Omaha Reed
& Rattan Co., 640 South 16th St.,
are showing. When in doubt give
baskets. t
For that new desk rose, blue and
gold desk sets in silk brocade under
transparent celluloid, a novelty gift,
$7.50.
Paris Says:
'TT'S bad taste to buy new clothes
when there are months of wear
still in your last season's waists and
dresses." And Parisian women who
never before thought of economy,
now boast of their dyed clothes!
Dresher Bros., 2217 Farnam are pre
pared to clean, mend, and dye your
garments satisfactorily, ornament
ally. Lamps to add distinctive beauty,
not alone to the room in which they
glow, but to the whole home as well,
are those just received in one of
the local shops. A substantial base
of wood, hand carved, is decorated
in dull gold splashed with effective
color, topped by shades of a mag1
nificence to seize one's heart with
joy. The lights are operated by
long cords of deep rose, with dang
ling tassels of the same with taupe
silk knots.
The fair Parisienne is fond of us
ing background of black satin for
gorgeous effects in embroidery and
designing. A most charming effect is
attained by panels longer than tbt
dress.
Just "The Dearest" Gift
HTWO little girls are going to be
very happy on Christmas day
when they receive the gift boxes
which Mrs. Humphrey arranged for
( them this week. In each box, nest
' ling in folds of white tissue, there's
a bottle of "Dearest," a toilet water
of rare fragrance with a natural
flower and tiny fern floating therein;
a box of "Dearest" talcum powder,
a tiny bottle of "Dearest" sachet and
a box of Bathygiene to scent and
soften the water of the little lady's
bath. In holly and mistletoe-cover- ,
ed boxes, wrapped, sealed and tied
in true Christmas fashion. Each has
a card, bearing very aptly, "Just
The Dearest" meaning, of course,
dearest to the dearest. Could any
thing be a greater delight the whols
year through? Each one of these
boxes cost $2.00, and is only one of
the ways in which Mrs. Humphrey,
of the Franco-American shop, 72
Brandeis building, is arranging
Christmas boxes these days I
The very smartest thing in bags .
traveling bags a grained cowhide,
handsewn, collapsible.
Artful Brlc-A-Brac.
FIRST of all I want to tell you
of the art flowers just received
by the A. Hospe Co., 1513 Douglas.
They're the most ideally lovely
flowers I've seen, pussy willows,
soft gray furry buds with a touch of
orange and yellow, on stem, mi
mosa, magnolia, cosmos, locust, on
cdium, goldlack and chrysanthe
mums, sre s few of these dainty art
blossoms. Nut bowls at $1.50, $2 and
$3. Japanese trays, $1 to $7. Sewing
baskets, $1 to $5, smokingvjets for
table or standard with new match
holders $1.50 to $4.50. Something
new in all 6f these.
Christmas, boxes certainly add to
Christmas joy. The very newest
ones have a big gold sticker bearing
greetings and the box is scarlet
Plush Coats.
"T HORNE'S for plush coats"
aptly expresses the situation
at this up-Farnam shop. In the base,
ment stock room are great rack
of handsome seal plush coats iff
dust-proof cases, .vaiting the ..all to
tl.j salesroom to replace garment!
sold. Many stvlej are priced, $39.75,
$34.50 and $29.75.
Have you seen the new standard
frames? They seem to make pic
tures more personal. If you're go
ing to 6end a picture this year, why
not send it in one of these frames!
Of heavy gold, they're $1.10.
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It's a Treat to Eat , .
AT THE Flatiron cafe, Seven
teenth and St. Marys avenue,
any time of the day or week. Some
Sunday plan to eat downtown, and
you will find that their Sunday dim
ncr is most delectable, and it is
served at your convenience, either
at noon or in the evening, 75c a
plate. The Flatiron Tea Room, a
gratifying favor to Omaha shoppers,
is open during the mornings and af-
ternoons. They've already estab
lished a reputation for the original
charm of their dainty "goodie" con
ceptions. The soft dep velvet way has been
a very attractive one this year, judg
ing by the enormous quantities of
chiffon velvet I've sent out.
.cerity Of Service
IF you have visited the Jacobs
Lee drug store, Fifteenth and
Douglas, you have noted the sincere
desire to serve you which charac
terizes it. A typical theater drug
store, you'll say. Here you may
meet your friends (or wait for the
one who is "so tardy my dear"),
buy sweets to munch during the pic
tures or get a box for the youngsters
at home. The luncheonettes served
every day appeal to the many busy
people who have formed an appe
tite for their rich, creamy chocolate
and delightful sandwiches. The same
sincerity of service which we 'h. 'e
found in the other Jacobs-Lee drug
store at Seventeenth and Douglas.
When I bought silk underwear a
few days ago, I noticed a tiny en-,
velope fastened to one of the shoul
der ribbons. Upon inquiry I found
that it was tinting to use in launder
ing! VERY EARLY ON CHRISTMAS
MORNING IT WOULD BE
NICE TO TIPTOE INTO THE
CHRISTMAS TREE AND
FIND:
A aurprta boa- for a llttla lrl, "tot
rainy daya or.whn tha akr la blue" SOc.
'You'd hat to b It aag, ao fill It"
thla laundry bag, with Ita brightly col
or! Mothr Oooaa picture SOc.
Flipper toy tic.
A dolly fan, cunning 1ndd, with It
miniature (tick of carved lrory SCo.
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A ftahlng game 25c. (Tou'll not need
any bait!)
Mr Mtiltl.nlv. whft'tl Aft VAitr auma
"without worry or flurry, whatever your
hurry" 30c. i
Tiny knitting bag, hand-painted, $1.
For, however young, one would never dar
to venture to a tea-party without m'
knitting nowl
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Th "Dolly Twin" carved from wood,
thee dainty lad in, and they'r th haa
dle of a jumping rope 0c.
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Little atory booki nd tbey are little
lis. There are a number of thea ta a
little box.
Bib In a gift box; th child who wear
th i will alwaya be "aweat a a roae."
Little Mtea Muffet aehool book bat -
$1.25.
Brownie toy bags $1.10. (Hundreds (
toy It aeem, o many are there.)
Bubble let In big box with pan, and,
listen, my dear, theae are fairy pip,
for th bubble they blow are colored Ilka
th ralnbowl H.J5.
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