Omaha daily bee., 1888-01-15
THE WEEK IN SOCIETY.
Mrs. q. w. Hamilton's Splendid
Reception Yesterday.
THE ONE HUNDRED CLUBS HOP.
Banquet Given to Alexander Monroe
in Honor of His Approaching Mar
riagc-A Number OF Bril-
liant Social Events.
THE ONE HUNDRED CLUBS HOP.

The past week has been decidedly bril-
liant one in society circles, in spite of the ter
rible storm and intense cold. The prospects
for the present week are that so far as the
number of events are concerned it will sur
pass the past week. The BEE proposes to
make this column most interesting one and
no pans or expense will be spared to make it
complete in every particular. All letters
should be addressed Society Editor" and
such communications will receive prompt
attention. Below is presented the record Of
the week:
ALMOST THE SOLE TOPIC Of conversation
among the society ladies of Omaha, during
the past week, has been that in anticipation
of the afternoon reception given by Mrs c.
w. Hamilton in honor Of Mrs. r. b. Cunning
yesterday, ut the residence of the former
honored guest made it absolutely positive
that the affair would be on a scale of nagnit-
cence seldom if ever cQualed.
The hours announced on the cards of invi-
tation were from 3 o'clock until o'clock, and
the guests were prompt in arriving. Two
hundred cards had been issued, and over one
half of that number responded The draw
ing rooms of the spacious mansion were mag
niticently decorated with flowers and plants.
The portiers were literally banked with
fragrant decorations was superb, and every
room in the house showed the skill and taste
of this artist The chandeliers We're
festooned with smilax and roses. In fact
roses were everywhere and the fragrance of
these costly and lovely flowers was delightful.
Mrs, Hamilton was assisted by Mrs Cum
ing, Mrs. Caldwell, Mrs. Cotfman, Mrs.
Dundy, jr., and Mrs, Wheeler
Mrs. Hamilton-wore magnificent black
silk, entrain with natural flowers and mag
nlticent diamonds
Mrs. Cummings costume was an elegant
black velvet. She also wore diamonds and
natural flowers. y
The costumes Of the other ladies were also
toilets have never been seen at any reception
given in Omaha before. A splendid orchestra
furnished delightful music and the lunch
served was elegant and dainty.
THE SECOND HOP given by the One Hun
dred club at the Millard on Wednesday even
ing was most brilliant affair. Nearly two
hundred guests We're present and 1t was the
unanimous opinion of all that the party was
one OF tho most enjoyable of the season. The
guests began to arrive at 8 O'clock and for
the next hour their carriages were blocked
before the hotels private entrance. The
spacious dining room had been canvassed and
the beautiful parlors were handsomely decor
ated with natural flowers. The costumes OF
the ladies were exceptionally rich and hand
some. Mrs. q. Nj. Hitchcock, Mrs. Frank
Muir and Mrs Gaylord comprised the recep-
tion committee while Joseph Garneau, jr.,
managed the dance. Supper was served at II
O'Clock in the ordinary.
1Among those present were: Mrs Carter,
Miss Collins, Miss Charlotte Kennedy Mrs.
Estabrook, Mrs. ID. II. Wheeler, ir., Mrs
Reed, Miss Fitch, Mrs. Il. $. Dnndy, Miss
Lake, Mrs. Wheeler ana Mrs Dundy, the
Misses Sharp, Mr.. and Mrs. McCord, Miss
Leila Shears Miss Walseley, Mr. and Mrs
Garneau, Miss Carr, MIR. and Mrs. Gaylord
Mr.. and Mrs. Muir, Miss Davidson, Mr, and
Mrs Chase, Mr. Funkhouser, Miss Bcbbing-
ton and Miss Hass of Council Bluffs; Miss
Thial. Mr.. aad Mrs. almcrson, the Misses
Ealcombe Miss Hoaglard, Miss brown, Miss
a ny. ~ Ssi Lake City; tbs Nlsts Dundy