Omaha daily bee., 1891-12-13
Tho Calm Matinee.

iue reCcpJlOu gwen ny MIS-. Aaron Cann,
Mrs. Albert Calm and Mrs. Martin Calm,
from 3 until 6 Thursday afternoon at the
residence of the former, 1925 Farnam street,
suggested to a greater degree than any SINH
lar entertainment this season, Tennyson' IS
'Dream of Fair Women,' for at no similar
matinee have so many pretty and fascinating
women been represented.
The day was perfect, almost suggestive of
autumn rather than winter, with a balmy air
blowing from the southwark that one could
almost scent the magnolia Dlossoms; an ideal
December day., but then people who live in
the metropolis are satisfied that there Is no
more thoroughly delightful climate on the
continent than that possessed by us during
November and December.
The house was brilliant with It's innumer-
able fairy lamps, prettily shaded, placed
the first floor and the flowers which gave
color and effectiveness to the place.
The wide square hallway. with it's winding
stairway at the farther end, ana the monks
bench before the big fireplace, to the right
OF the parlor entrance, was prettlly gar
landed in green, the ropes of smilax which
ornamented the newell posts and the balcony
rail being trimmed with rosebuds, giving an
effective background to tne picture. But
that which excited most comment and over
which the guests went in raptures was the
handsome mantel in the first parior. This
was elaborately decorated with roses, Christ
mas lilies, chrysanthemums, all grouped in
riotous confusion seemingly, but making an
ensembly that was the delight and surprise
of the hundreds present. From the top of the
mantel chains of smilax were hung, and these,
too were relieved by roses; In the inches Jar
dinieres were placed, filed with la France
and American beauty roses, giving a rich
ness to the fire place that was the delight OF
overy body.
In the dining room la France roses pre-
dominated. The table was beautifully ar
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in the center filled with American beauties
upon a scarf Of white satin embroidereu in
a corn colored thread. Birds nests of spun
sugar were placed at the corners of the table
while small lamps burned brightly around
the room.
The second parlor to tho left of the hall
way was also prettily though not deliberately
decorated, the florist being content to make
the room look very pretty, yet rest his lau-
rels upon his work in the drawing room,
which was easily his piece dc resistance.
Supported on either side by her two pretty
and accomplished Notwithstanding, Mrs.
Calm received at the foot of tho stairway.
Mrs. CAIN senior wore a heavy black velvet
gown, trimmed with rare old lace, lem
train, diamonds.
Mrs. Albert Calm was eXQuisitely gowned
in a white bengaline trimmed with moussel-
line de sole, entraine and decollete, and in
addition to a flower or two In her hair, she
carried u supurb bouquet of la France roses.
iho @'As SoAhf ''SNiOh SSotb Gnu IbNi
possessor OF a voice OF singular -"
and iexibility, which unfortunately is not
heard often enough by mdsic lovers, was a
picture OF glorious womanhood in a hand
some white crane trimmed with embroidered
chiffon, e~ntraine and decollete, a small
narrow gold chain about the neck with a
small pendant attached, beirg the only orna-
ment worn, except that a rose or two gave "a
touch OF color to the dark tresses of u woman
who is noteu for her beauty,
Assisting the hostess in the dr. wing rOOm
were Mrs. MCWhorter, Mrs. George |. Gil
bert and Mrs. Adolph Meyer. Miss Polack,
Mrs. Katz, Miss Chambers, Miss Rawles,
Mrs. New, Mrs. Obcrfelder, Mrs. Edward
Rosewater, Miss Hattie Oberfelder. Mrs. Ii.
Il. Deuel., Mrs. Bon Newman and Miss Addie
Newman also lent their aid in making tho
afternoon particularly enjoyable, the long
residence in this city of many of them max
ing their services Invaluable.
Mrs. McWhorter wore n beautiful costume
of white crepe deliberately trimmed with
pearl passementerie, her being
diamonds.
Mrs. Adolph Meyer wore n handsome gray
and lemon colored net, renewed effectively by
silver passementerie.
Mrs. Gilbert wore a gown Of old rose silk,
with cream lace.
Miss Poiack appeared in a pretty toilette
Of heliotrope net, made quite plain.
Mrs, kntI wore a pretty lemon colorod
silk costume with embroidered overdress,
trimmed with Jet.
Miss Gertrude Chambers, one of the pref
tiest Of the younger society girls, with n
complexion that would have been quito the
envy of Nine. Recamier had she lived during
the period of the latter, wore o simple gown
OF pink, with white lace overdress.
Miss Rawles, who is a guest of Miss Cham
bers, wore a striking blue silk gown, with
black feather trimming.
Mrs. New, heliotrope crepe, simply made,
diamonds.
Mrs. Oberfelder appeared in q costume of
black silk and point lace.
Mrs. Edward Rosewater wore a handsome
costume OF heavy black velvet, the front be-
ing ornamented with point lace, a brooch of
diamonds aud rubies sparkling Mt the throat.
Miss Hattie Oberleldor graced a brown
silk gown with piuk crepe trimming.
Mrs, Harry Deuel., another of the old resi-
dents who honored the occasion by her
presence, wore black silk trimmed with
duchesse lace, diamonds.
Mrs. Ben Newman wore q pretty black silk,
with point lace aud diamonds.
Miss Addlo Newman wore light blue crepe,
with n largo number OF silver ornaments in
her hair and on her shoulders.
An orchestra played promenade music dur
ing the afternoon, which OF course made the
reception additionally pleasant, From nalf
past 4 the crush was remarkable, Farnam
street being crowded with carriages for three
blocks on either side OF the Calm establish
ment. The long residence of Mrs. Calm In
Omaha, her acQuaintauceship extending 10 all
the prominent factors of society, made her