Omaha daily bee., 1895-05-01
Edited by MISS ETHELwYNNE KENNEDY.
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
An never brought to min?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot


OF Rev. Mr.. Collins.
Congregational church was organized on
the first Sabbath Of May and churches Of
other denominations were soon gathered. Two
houses Of worship, Congregational and Meth
odist, were built in 1S56-57. l cannot recall
the name Of the first Episcopal rector but
those early residents who still remain will,
1t ls hoped cherish loving memories of him,
and Of Mr. Gaylord, Congregationalst; Mr..
Barnes, Baptist; Mr. Webster and Mr. Dim
ick Presbyterian, and others who labored in
the good cause.
Omaha cannot fully realize, but trust will
not forget, that she owes much Of her
lgious, educational and commercial prosperity
TO those sef-denying men, who laid founda-
tlols for its highest and surest future welfare.
Your ladies-many OF whom ! love to think
OF as my true friends-have my best wishes
for success in the enterprise they have under
taken. Yours very sincerely,
M. w. GAYLORD.
Redlands, California.
Our earlier settlers will also remember Mr..
and Mrs. j. II. Kellom with respect and affec-
tion. Mrs. Kelom, while feeling herself un-
able to write us a letter, sent most kindly
greetings, while her daughter, Mrs. Adams,
has given us account OF
EARLY OMAHA SOCIETY.
Omaha was in a very primitive state when
one bright morning in the early springtme
n 1856 we landed there. We were twelve
days in journeying up the muddy Missouri
from Leavenworth, Kan, as the pilot of the
boat on which we sailed knew so little Of the
channels Of the river. Our progress might
be aptly described by Mother Goose" in
her melodies, for now eve went up, up, up
and then we went down, down downey."
But at last with glad and grateful hearts
we the little town, even then digniied
by the title of city.
The Inhabitants manifested their sociabil-
ity as we approached the wharf by men,
women and children, including the red man
OF the forest, gathering to greet and wei
come the newcomers.
The social life Of the people was, OF course,
crude in those early days, living as they did
in small unpretentous homes and some hav-
ing no houses betakng themselves to tent
life until they could do better
Yet in tose little homes there were low
ing hearts and true, and without the aid
OF diamonds, rubies and pearls or Worth's
elaborate toilets, they met and passed the
evening, even to the coming of the wee sma
hours of the morning. High hves,' with
less dignihed names, we're INDUCED in, and
real life was much more sensitive than the
artificial life of this present time. Parties
of various kinds were frequently given and
luncheons and teas, not because these good
citizens felt obliged to return favors re-
ceived in order to keep in the social SWIM
but because Of the true enjoyment and hospi-
tality felt.
There were no elegant mansions to be
opened and displayed, no table service OF
fine Dresden Series, no menu of dozens
of courses with French nomenclature and
caterers, but the incest Of home susine,
pleasant and palatabe and healthful
In those early days in Omaha there was
uncommon intelligence among the gentlemen
and more than ordinary musical talent, so
that lectures on various subjects by home
talent and exceedingly interesting concerts
and musicales were given without any prima
donna. baritone or baSso
At those social gatherings there were no
newspaper reporters present IL ublish in
. the mornings issues elaborate articles tell
ing how Mrs. and Miss SO and So were
gowned, and the beautiful floral display.
Everything was so hearty and hospitabe
and full of good cheer / doubt If the elabor-
ate entertainments Of the present can have
the real enjoyment of those early days of
Omaha social life. "a wonderful stream is
the river Of life," and though progress Is
borne aloft on it's topmost wave it is doubt
full IL the enjoyment Of the citizens of the
growing metropolis" is as pure and eXhiler-
ating as was that Of the social life Of
youthful Omaha.
CLARA KELLoM ADAMS.
Mr. Dana Lander writes from Chicago: II
was Very kind Of you to think of me, and
thinking OF me, to honor me by a request
and regret the press of a thousand things
TO do must make me appear lacking In
amiability.
With all good wishes for the entire success
OF your plan, am most cordially yours,
LOUISE IJAMS LANDER
While Mrs. Colonel Bird sends her greet
Ing from Columbus Ohio;
am heartily in sympathy with the efforts
OF the ladies' Of Omaha. for sweet charity!
talented women as you have, your publication
will be a brilliant success.
shall watch for the edition with much in
terest Yours cordially,
MARY c. BIRD.
Mrs. II. NJ. James cannot write on account
OF her eyes, but sends all good wishes ant
kindly greetings through her daughter.
Mrs. O. N. Ramsey writes in answer t
our request for letter from Los Gatos;
A letter! What have l to say? Los Gatoi
is real Sleepy Hollow; nothing ever hap
pens here; the Omaha public does not care t
know what l pay Allesandro Giampaoli fol
vegetables
am sure this same public has had descrip
tions of California flowers ad n9useam.
know nothing Of the Chinese question or thu
new woman, SO you see ] am quite cut o
date and hopeessy ignorant -
II gave me great pleasure to receive you
letter, and know l was not forgotten Ther
VIII never pe any place ilhe Ohlana W me-
Hoping the paper will be great success,
remain, Yours sincerely,
M MARY EDGAR RAMSEY.
Mrs. Edwin e. Mason Of Fort Smelling
Mimi, says:
/ nnd my time so full OF things which
ought not, and indeed cannot, neglect. tha
feel constrained to forego the pleasur
It would give me to add my little mite L
your good work.
retain = very affeelionats regard and in