Omaha daily bee., 1891-12-13
The Bierbowrr hoception.

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The "Bierbower ~heCeption.
1t Is very rare that tho devotees Of fash.
ionable life are called upon to DO present at
q more charming reception than that given
Wednesday from . until 8 by Mrs. II. l..
Bierbower, 80 South Thirty second avenue.
A pleasing departure from the usual man
ner In which afternoon receptions arc con-
Quoted was made by Mrs. Bierbowor, in
having the daylight stream In through the
windows instead of depending upon gas and
tapers for artificial light. And the fair sex
did not seem to mind the innovation in the
least, for the air was bracing outside and
nature painted the checks a delicate rough
instead of depending upon art TO prepare
the complexion for the glare Of gas lights.
IL was an ideal December day and never
have the matrons and maids, members OF the
exclusive circles Of fashion, looked so well
nor so pretty than in their street gowns
products of the modiste's art which
more than any other nation,
unless It be the French, Americans know so
we'll how to wear. The arrangements for the
reception throughout the beautiful home OF
one OF Omaha's most cultured women, were
perfect, and though there WAS a continuous
stream Of people, there was not even the
suggestion OF a crush which is usually a part
OF fashionable matinees.
1t would be hard to imagine how a house
could be planned for large entertain ents
that would excel in It's Interior arrangements
that or Mr.. +. L.. Bierbower on Thirty-second
avenue. Unpretentious on the outside, but
by many regarded as one of the handsomest
houses in the city, Intentionally it is a gem.
Inc large hallway opens into the drawing
room on the south, which In turn opens into
the library, an exceedingly fine apartment
with the charming air about 1t Of being lived
in. Back Of the library on the south is the
dining room, another perfectly arranged room
hnpnrntnI and Httni in hnnninn with tho
rest If tho house. The hallway Is large and
roomy, a wide stairway leading by easy
ascent to the upper regions.
The furnishings in the drawing room,
library and dining room show a refined
taste, while the pictures on the walls in the
drawing room and library have the merit of
being artistic gems. Everywhere one
experiences an atmosphere of cultured
refinement.
There was little attempt at floral decora-
tent to rest the success of the entertainment
upon the house itself, and the perfection OF
the arrangements.
In the hallway there we're several beauti-
themums, which stood about In conspicuous
places. The drawing room was filled
with the fragrance of La France roses. which
were placed on the mantle and in the corners
of the room. The library was decorated
with Marechal Mel roses, jardinieres and
rose bowls standing on the book cases and in
the spaces usually reserved for bric-a-brac
on the mantel. The dining room was q
picture, a huge bow of American beauties
standing on the dining table, while about
were grouped beautiful cut glass and silver.
ware. The buffet was rich in it's floral
decoration, the effect being very
pleasing. The simplicity of tho
decorations was one of the distinct
charms of the affair, and instead of detract-
ing from the furnishings, which is usually
the case, they added to their effectiveness.
Mrs. Bierbower was assisted in receiving
by her mother, Mrs. j. Z. Boyd, Mrs. Rus
sell B. Harrison, Miss Boyd, while Mrs. c.. Z.
Taylor, Mrs. Joe Barton, Miss Brown, Miss
Chandler and Miss Ogden assisted through
out the various rooms thrown open to the
guests.
Mrs. Bierbower wore a handsome go wn of
white brocaded silk with red velvet, the eff
feet being heightened by point lace, her or
naments being diamonds.
Mrs. Boyd wore a black gros grain silk en-
broiuered in jet, diamonds.
Mrs. Russell B. Harrison, who has been
little in Omaha in the past dozen years, u
new generation almost having taken ND the
social reins since her marriage, found many
old friends in the throng that attended the
reception. And it was like taking up the
broken threads of the past to this beautiful
and cultured woman, who still loves
being. She wore a magnificent
toilette of heliotrope brocaded satin, very
heavy in quality, much like our grandmothers
used to wear. made up with point lace,
gloves and slippers to match. and her
diamonds excited the admiration of the
guests for they were very beautiful.
Miss Boyd appeared in a gray brocaded
silk trimmed with point lace, entraine.
Mrs. G. L. Taylor wore a slate colored
combination gown trimmed with cut steel
passementerie.
Mrs. Joe Barton black gros gram silk
trimmed with jet passementerle and duchesse
lace.
Miss Clara Brown wore a becoming cos
tune OF pink crepe and chiffon, prettily
draped after Greclan models, slippers and
gloves to match.
Miss Della Chandler was much admired,
being goWned in a striking canary colored
crepe with gloves and slippers to match.
Miss Ogden graced a fetching costume of
red China silk with an embroidered flower
running through it, decollete aud demi-train.
Guests entered from the north side en-
trance passing above stairs by the rear stair
way.
Among the very largo number of guests in
attendance were: Mesdames Russell b.
Harrison, Joseph Barker, w. V. Morse, j.
$. Brady, Il. Carrier. Low Carter, Arthur
Wakeiey, E. Cudahy, Erastus Young, Sharp,
B%alcomoe, Lindsey. ,Bosche, E. NJ. Bartlett,
Vessels. House, Wertz, Rustin, Gillespie,
Gaylord, Gallagher. McCaskell, S. p. Morse,
Swobe, y. M. Carter, Newton, Barkalow,
lSoe, ferlne, NJ. u. cole, y. II. SqulreS, h.
l.. Stone, w. l.. KIerstead, j. j.
Brown, EstaDroot, Strang, I. j.
'1gers, Keller, Schermerhorn, Gilbert,
aaron Calm, Martin Calm, Albert Calm,
Milford, Buchanan, c.. vii Hamilton, Nc
Kenna, }. p. wilbur, G. w. Hamilton, Nc
Whorter, W.. o. Taylor, Burt, George Bar
ker, Catlin, j. j. Dickey, Scobie, NJ. G..
Nichols, A. Remington, Franz Houser, Steb-
bins, H.. b. Smith, j. Il. Congdon, Bradford,
Samuel Burns, Doherty, Peck, Stanton,
Range, Gushing, McKell, B, &. Wood, Beck
with, Connell, Lionberger, Murray, Acheson,
Redick, j. q. Burke, Windsor, Colpetzer,
Turner. Misses Hoagland, Laura Hoagland,
Morgan, Kennedy, Brown, Turner, Lion
berger, Beckwith, Mcconnell, hipp of Gin
c%innati, o., Hamilton, Pounsford, Egoert,
Barker, Dobbs, Mckenna, BaIcombe, Bishop,
Ida Sharp, Young, McCheane, Kimbail,
Wakoley, Emily Wakeley, McClelland,
Dundy.
Luncheon and High Five.
The luncheon and high five party given
Saturday afternoon by Mrs. Robert Purvis
at her pretty home was a most social and
pleasant event. The parlors and dining
room were artistically decorated with roses,
smilax and ferns. Each guest received a
floral souvenir of the occasion.
After lunch high five was INDUCED In with
the usual enthusiasm. Mrs. Brady received
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