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THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: APRIL 11, 1920. 3 B Easter Week! Has Many Affairs A Battle of Brains Omaha Bee. "Washington, April 10. Easter week lias made up in in doors festivity what It lacked in outdoors balminess. The spring cold snap which has grown to be an an nual calamity, played havoc with the dainty little blossoms of the Jap anese cherry trees around the swim ming pond in Fotomac park, which were much too ambitious this year and came out a fortnight sooner than they should. The trees around the water drive had not yet blos somed and will be beautiful in an other week, do doubt The crocuses make this drive gay with color, for they have been peeping from the grass for fully two weeks, bright bits of reds and yellows in an other wise brown and green landscape. The White House grounds are full of them, like the little parks all over the city, bright promises of the warm days to come, probably about the time the D. A. R. confcress opens. The Daughters usually bring very hot weather since they shoved the date of their meetings a month backward. They will meet here the week after next and the congress promises to be an unprecedented one, in that it is an election year for president general, and there is Jut one candidate so far in the field. That is Mrs. Minor of Con. nicticut, a very able, sincere and faithful officer of Connecticut, who has probably never missed a con gress since the organization of the society. taster sund.iv was eonsnicuous for its rain, cold and lack of Con- necticut avenue dress parade after the services in the churches. In fact this parade is not now what it used to be, anyway. It is no longer smart to be seen on that famous avenue on a Sunday afternoon. Too many little war workers and their soldier friends, to say nothing of the spring tourists on their sightseeing trips, for the really fashionable peo ple. So the famous Easter parade in Washington was a scattered one, and was in reality in aujos chasing from one tea to another, or to make calls In more than one instance courage enough was displayed by a hostess, to actually be guilty of a tea dance, even though it was Sun day. Interest quite centered about the White House the middle of ' the week, with the return of Miss Mar garet Wilson, and with the news of the arrival of another grandchild to the president, the second daughter of his youngest daughter, Mrs. Wil liam Gibbs McAdoo, of New York. She is to be known as Mary Faith. The president now has five grand thildren, two boys and a girl in the Sayre family, and these two girls in the McAdoo. The first daughter of Eleanor Wilson McAdoo is little Eleanor Wilson, 4 years old. Mrs. Sayre's second child, a girl is Ellen Axson Sayre named for her mother. They will have a real family reunion during the summer, after the presi dent and Mrs. Wilson go to Wood's Hole, Mass. The first function to take olace in the White House since the president teturned here ill, so many months ago, was the luncheon Mrs. Wilson gre on Easter Monday, when she had the cabinet hostesses as her caets. It was the first time Mrs. Hoton had appeared in her new nlnrp cpvpral tintrVipc liicrfiar r, in tne line or precedence than she was a year ago, and it was the first meeting of Mrs. Colbv and Mrs. Meredith arrd Mrs. Alexander, wives of the secretary of state, the secre tary of agriculture and the secretary of commerce, respectively, with the other hostesses of their particular circle. Mrs. Colby came over from -New York for the occasion and re tuned there last night. She will come back here with her daughters, the first of next week and join Mr. Colby at the Shoreham. where thev will remain until April 20, when they win raxe possession or tne house they have leased at 1S07 K street. It is the former resilience of the late Representative R. R. Hitt, purchased several years ago by Harry Lamp t. 1 1 r t r t.. t . . ueu uraei i .ngiana ana .New York. The Graefs are returning to England for the summer and prob- aoiy next winter. General Pershing is much in the limelight. He will be the guest of Honor at a reception on Wednesday evening of next week, to be given by the Nebraska State association here, in the ballroom on the roof ol the Washington hotel. John L. McGrew, formerly of Lincoln, Neb., is now the president of the associa tion and is arranging the details. he guests will be received bv the officers of the association, including in! addition to Mr. McGrew, Miss Edith Lathrop, vice president; Miss F. M. Therness, secretary, and H. A. Harding-, treasurer. This affair is always certain to b.e a brilliant occasion. General Pershing was also the guest of honor at the ball on Wednesday night of this week, of the Woman's Army and Navy league at the Willard. It is an an nual event of great importance and always au Easter festivity. All the boxes were occupied and the lead ing members of official, diplomatic, army and navy and smart society circles were in the great company. General Pershing was entertained at dinner preceding, by the "presi dent of the league, Mrs. E. H. Lis cum, and occupied the box of honor at the ball. Miss Ruth Hitchcock was. vice chairmen of the young ladies' committee for the balL Miss Frances Hampson, a bud of this season, was the chairman. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Penfield had no party for the christening ot their small daughter a week ago Sunday, because of the Mrs. Pen field's deep mourning. It was a iimple little ceremony in St. Thomas church, following the Palm Sunday service. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Ong of Boston, who have been their guests have returned to their home. Mrs. Charles Johannes and Mrs. E. W. Gunther of Omaha, who spent several weeks here, have gone on to New York to spend some time be fore returning to their homes in Omaha. Representative and Mrs. C. Frank Reavis entertained at dinner last Sunday evening in their Cleveland park home, having as their guests the Nebraska representatives in con gress and their wives. Their son spent his Easter vacation from Cornell university with them. l ) M ''jmh.j' " ' ? i A real battle is on in Omaha, not a battle with swords, but a battle of brains. The women of this city and state, under the leadership of Mrs. C. G. Ryan, are making an intelligent and constructive effort to get at high cost evils. Women who are- interested say that they are en deavoring to protect the individual consumer and at . the same time make a fair examination into the case' of the wholesale or retail merchant. They report that ' the campaign is progressing with both interest and effect.. Mrs. Ryan was appointed by Gov. S. R. McKelvie as director of this movement in the state, and later appointed fair price commissioner for Nebraska by At torney General Palmer. Her home is in Grand Island. The week of April 12 will be con centrated on the purpose, 1 "Save money on meat." Much in the way of 'education and thrift will be ac complished if the hopes of Mrs. Ryan and her able assistants are re alized. , ' Card Party. The women of the Holy Angels parish will give a card party, Tues day atternoon, at their hall. Twenty-eighth and Fowler avenue. Wedding Anniversary. ' Mrs. M. " Diehas' entertained at luncheon and matinee party for 18 guests, Friday; the occasion being her 20th wedding anniversary. .- Benefit Affair. . A benefit card party will be given Friday afternoon, April 16, at 2:15 o'clock at Crounse hall, Sixteenth street and Capitol avenue, for St. Michaels parisn. When a, Business Girl Applies for Work . By LORETTA KING. In applying for a position a girl is not expected to minimize either her ability or previous business ex perience. When she is being in terviewed for a particular job her interviewer desires a complete btjt concise report of the special, quali fications which fit her for the job in question. However, in an endeavor to put her best foot forward and make a distinct and . favorable impression, there is always danger that an .ap plicant will overdo her parof the interview and give too glowing an account I of her accomplishments. The business girl who brags' about her ability or exaggerates in any way the history of her previous ex perience makes an inevitably fatal mistake. As a rule 'a prospective employer is afraid of a ' girl who catalogues every business accom plishment as her own. A professional man told me the other day that when he was looking for a secretary a few weeks ago he interviewed about 12 girls, and all but one of them told him marvelous tales of their attainments. Out of the 12 there was only one fairly modest on. She seemed bright and intelligent and answered all his questions clearly and without ram hlintsr. After having listened to girls who, from their stories, practically ran every business with which they were connected, this - employer was re lieved, he said, to find one secretary whose experience had been limited and who had allowed her employer something to say in the manage ment of his own affairs. It was the girl of modest accom plishments who got the job in this case. When a girl is trying to sell her services it should be with the idea that while business and professional men are often entirely dependent upon their secretaries and other of fice help, they do not realize or ad mit it. They like to believe that they take care of all the little de tails, as well as. the bigger affairs, connected with their work. There fore, when a girl tells a man who is looking for someone to carry out his instructions that every man who had employed her was abso lutely dependent upon her services the prospect of having a "bossy" woman in his office will make him reluctant to hire her. Sometimes a girl who has over rated her ability "gets by" with n employer who is looking for ex ceptional qualifications and obtains a position. But when it is discov ered that she is not equal to the re quirements of the job she.has gained nothing and has a failure to add to her business record. After interviewing: several srirls for an office position I heard a busi ness man say: "These girls amuse me. According to their own ac counts there isn t anything they don't know and nothing they can't do." Winter Dancing Club. The Winter Dancine club will hold its final dancing- party of the season on Wednesday, April 14. As the various country clubs will open their season the latter part of May, it ts not likely that the. Winter Dancing club will 'give . another foimal party before the season closes. 1 bSeiss 1 I BTS PACB PCJ FOK CROWING OMAHA M III vvfj " v !' J ' jij x I j ' ' y ' llll Engagement A4 A New Attraction in the Children 's Barber Shop ',:-, i , 1 - Just think of it! Every little boy and girl can ride a regu lar life-size pony when visiting the Children's Barber Shop on our Second Floor! The little folks will be delighted with Black Beauty and then there is a beauti ful brown pony, and a sorrel and a gray. But best of all is the real cross look ing lion for those who feel that a pony makes too gentle a steed. Mothers will appreciate this innovation, as the ponies amuse the kiddies and keep them happy and contented while awaiting their turn. . Thoroughly Experienced Operators in Charge of This Shop 35c Children's Hair Bobbing a Specialty 35c lilt 1 mu- t L Brandeis Stores Second Floor East. Feting the Bride To Be, , tor.-i " tn t nw ItJSStf'g 'fatftrytt Stvyef Mrs. W. A. Sawyer announces the engagement of her . granddaughter, Marie Kathryn Sawyer, to , Earl James Donnelbv son of Mr. and Mrs. James J. Donnelly. Miss Sawyer attended Mount St. Marys seminary and is now a student at St. Berchmans academy. The mar riage will tke place during the next month. ' . Women and girls of limited purse string might plan a Hard Time or H. C. L. shower, which could make up in amusement for what it lacks in expenditure. The invitations are written on folders of ordinary wrap ping paper. A rhymed invitation adds to the fun, and for this last the following is a catchy form: Dear friend:- . A Although our funds are low Our love of fun is high. Wherefore, although on pleasure bent, Hard times must be our cry. Excuse our paper and our plea, But to be with us try, Next Saturday at half-past three, ' Attired as tramp or guy." Wear- something old, from hat to shoes, But otherwise dress as you choose". The invitation sent "to the future bride and recipient orf the shower concludes here, but those which are sent to her friends have a footnote appended, asking each invitee to bring some useful gift, either home made or whose shop value does not exceed a half dollar. Here are some suggestions to start the list: Home made recipe book, comoiled by friends, of prac tical tested recipes; dish cloths and dish towels, iron h6lders, dusters, a bill file for accounts, a house hold coin bank, a paper pattern, a paper of pins, one of needles, spools of cotton, kitchen tins of less ex pensive kinds. For refreshments serve Hobo Salad (cold potato salad), vegetar ian sandwiches (bread and butter, without any meat or with lettuce leaves dipped in dressing pressed be tween them), nuts in season( dough nuts), bittersweet beverage (lemon ade), and other misnamed dainties. Cam pfi re Girls The second meeting of the after noon section of the guardians train ing ..class will be held at 2 p. m. The evening section .Monday at 6:30. All new guardians and any one in terested in Campfire girls are urged to come. Have you heard about the contest for the best weekly story about your hikes or some other interesting thing your group Is "'doing? Better ask your guardian and get your story in. A guardian hike was planned at the meeting Thursday evening for Saturday if the weather is favorable. For further information call head quarters. The .Wcloca Campfire, with Miss Lucy (Garvin as guardian, was or ganized Thursday afternoon with the following girls present: Grace Lar son, Pauline Crowell, Ruth Willard, Grace Rosenthal, Sarah Jane John son, Wilma Baker and Doris Haver stock. ' The Akiyuhapi group met Monday at the Y. W. C. A. for a business meeting. Songs were practiced for the next council fire following the meeting. Miss Ruth Armstrong is guardian. The Luta croup, with Mrs. C. E. McGill guardian, finished the baby clothes they are making tor the Child Saving Institute. A hike was also planned for next Tuesday. The Kopa Yallani group, with Miss Mildred Foster, cruardian. held Fa meeting Wednesday at the Y. W. C. A. ajid practiced a program which they plan to give in the near future. Miss Ruth Peterson's group, the Raosu, held a council fire Tuesday at the home of Margaret Rix. Pauline Overton and Melba Burke took the Wood Gatherers' rank. The Wobigoon group, of which Mrs. Sam Henderson is guardian, met with Pauline Johnson Tuesday for a business meeting. The-Alahi group held a stunt meeting Thursday. Phyllis Smith and Ruth Carlberj entertained the girls with various stunts,' assisted bv little Thyllis Carlberg. Helen Thiel visited the group. The Canwaste (Road of the Lov ing Heart), with Mrs. C. R. Hamil ton guardian, held a business meet ing Monday. Helen Graham was elected treasurer and Alice Wiese. secretary. Marion Chipman, re porter. The Abanakee group mA Monday at the home of Phyllis Wcberg. This meeting was the last one at which one of the members, Marie Tomsen, would be present as she is leaving for California. An Or pheum party was planned for Sat urday. The Wahankas met Friday at the Y. W. C. A. with their new guar dian, Mrs. Katlemcn. Plans were made to earn money for camp. The Skcnsawane group met Tues day at the Y. W. C. A for busi ness meeting Tuesday from S to 7 p. m. Thev had a candy sale at the Y. W. C. A. The Aokiya group, with Mrs. Vir ginia Davidson guardian, held a business meeting at the home of Helen BIoss. A committee was ap pointed to takeVcare of the work for the coming year. A hike was planned for the next meeting at which time the girls vill have a na-. lure lesson. Entertain at .Dinner. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Redick entertained at dinner, at the Coun try club Saturday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Barton Millard, who leave Sunday evening for New York City. Spring flowers formed the centerpiece. 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