Omaha daily bee., 1892-09-25
Opencd with n Gc,nan.

Although somewhat unusual at so early
date in the fail calendar, yet there is no form
Of social entertainment so we'll designed to
lnaugurate the seasons functions as u ger
man. That was what Mr.. Herman Kouutze
thought who, assisted by mis- charming
daughter and the male members of the
Kounize family, gave a pretty flower GER
man Tuesday evening in honor OF his senior
son, MIR. Augustus Kountze, who left tho
day following for New York, TO become part
of the great banking house of kountze Bros.
Forest Hill, the magnificent home of Mr.
Herman kountze which has been closed to
the world for two seasons, because of tho
death dear wife and mother, was thrown
open on this occasion to the friends
of the soon departing son. The conserva-
tory, and there is none handsomer in all the
west. gave up its plethora of flowers, and
everywhere In the big, wide roomy mansion
were sweet odors from limitless blossoms In
nooks, embrasures, In door ways; roses,
palms, and all manner OF hot house plants
nestled, bidding quiet but genuine welcome
to the guests that filled only the parlor, for
it was a small german and included only Mr..
Kountze's ihtimes. There were pretty seats
on the WIDE verandas, ana the leaders, who
were Mr. Augustus kountze and MIR. Charles
Kountze. were quite considerate and
permitted the dancers to use their sweet in
clinations as to the times and length of the
dances With this touch of informality
about the function, and as every body knew
ateness denowinated the leading event of
the season Twelve direct and indirect
figures were danced, flowers in baskets and
bouquets being the favors The music was
delightful, stationed at one end of the long
o0nservRtoire, while big punch bowl stood
at the other to add its quantam of inspira-
tion to tho affaire de societe
. Mr.. Herman kountze received his guests,
assisted by MIR. Augustus Kountze, Miss
Kountze. MIR. and Mrs. j. N II. Patrick,
MIR. and Mrs. j. c. Gown, Mr.. Davis, jr.
The costumes worn were exccedingIv
pretty, In the most part being new. Misses
Wakcley, poane and Hughes, who were tho
at Miss Touzalin's wedding.
wore the same gowns as on that very charm.
ing occasion, green crepe, exqusitely
trimmed with lace.
Miss Yost, looking particularly well after
her summer at Watkins, wore a pretty terra
Gotta silk with pale pink crepe founces.
which was very becoming.
Miss Williams. one of the pretty girls of
Omaha, wore pale blue gown very much
suggestive OF corduroy, the sleeves being
caught together with jeweled studs.
Miss Kountze, the gracious daughter of the
house, appeared in a sweet costume OF fawn
colored and white striped silk, trimmed with
tawn colored velvet.
Miss Sherwood wore a simple, but none
the less stylish gown OF pink silk
Miss Burns, whose advent II was INTO the
ranks OF the social leaders, just graduated
from the Mount Auburn seminary, was par
ucularly chic IN a costume of white lowered
challie ornamented with lace and flowers.
Miss Eastman OF Farmiagton. Conn, the
guest oil Miss Burns, wore pale blue silk.
simply made.
Miss Stella Hamilton, one of he bellies of the
swell sell and very interesting girl, wore
black lace with ribbons and ieweled trim
mings to relieve its sombreness.
Miss Mary Poppleion wore gown of