Omaha daily bee., 1895-11-24
Miss Djckiu.On's Reccntton.

occasion and was attended by scores Of their
admirers.
Miss Dickinson's Reception.
Probably the most beautiful and elaborate
reception ever given in Omaha was the one
occurring at the Mlard on Thursday evening
to introduce Miss Dickinson to Omaha So
ciety and given by Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Dickinson This generous minded young de-
butante. instead of receiving alone in her
glory, kindly shared her honors with the
other nine fair debutantes. The sight was
beautiful one, on entering the parors the
blushing, beautiful faces of these charming
debutantes meeting the gaze, the brillancy
the gorgeous decorations of palms, ferns
chrysanthemums and the chandeliers grace
fully hung with smilax, while upon the cur
tains were pretty punches of holly ferns and
green all sent from Oregon by friends.
The punch room was a charming retreat.
From slabs Of ice in which roses had been
frozen, beautifully decorated with leaves, the
punch flowed like some magic stream into a
large punch bowl below.
The decoration of the table also caused
much delighted comment and admiration,
pyramids OF fruit, wine jellies, ducks, salmon
all went to make up this magnificent spread.
During the reception hours the hotel was
thronged with merry crowd of people.
Mr.. j. Il. Markell and Mr.. Prior Markell
who took peraonal supervision Of the hotel
justly proud Of the smoothness with which
the guests were cared for.
An orchestra, stationed in the hall. played
concert music until $50, when the members
took their places in the dancing hall, behind
a screen of palms, ferns and potted plants.
Mrs. Dickinson was handsome in an ele-
giant imported gown of white brocaded satin
with pink flowers trimmed in pink velvet
pearl passementere and quantities of point
lace. Superb diamonds
Miss Dickinson, the charming bud who
untes beauty and intellect with gracious
manners and supreme sweetness of DISPOSE
tion, was fascinating in gown of white
satin striped mousseline de sole, made over
white satin and trimmed with pearl butter
flies and ornaments. She carried an immense
bouquet of English voets. She was the
recipient of many exquisite punches Of flowers
of all sizes and varieties.
Miss Hoagland was beautiful in whita hr"-
Miss Judson, vivacious blonde, wore
dainty gown Of Dresden Aowered silk with
old rose velvet trimmings.
Miss Drake was charming in black satin
and lace
Miss Squires, always favorite, wore blue
figured tafeta corsage of tulle with rose
buds scattered over 1t and garniture Of rose
buds.
Miss Sloane was very attractive in a gown
of yellow brocaded silk, trimmed in turquoise
blue and lilac and lace. She wore diamond
tiara in her hair.
Miss Allan was lovely in white satin.
Miss Taylor was stunning in a gown Of
cerise striped white silk.
Miss Sharp wore Of the daintiest of
white Swiss gowns over pink silk.
Miss Mount wore a fetching costume Of
lavender satin, with yellow chiffon bodice,
trimmed in martin fur and English velvets.
Miss Worden, strikingly beautiful GIRL
wore white Swiss.
Others assisting were Mr.. and Mrs. j. ~
II. Patrick, who was much admired, in white
brocaded satin.
Miss Doane in pretty girlish gown of
white Swiss, Miss McClelasd in light blue
tulle, Miss Curtis in blue and white figured
silk. Miss Woolworth in a striking gown of
blue silk with velvet trimmings and golden
tiara.
Miss Webster was stylshly gowned in
becoming pale green satin trimmed in lace.
Miss Moore was chic in pink brocaded silk
and pearl passementerie
Miss Lindsey, black chiffon over prim-
rose yellow.
Miss Colpetzer, red rich Persian silk with
chiffon bodice aiil green velvet sleeves,
violets.
Miss Baum, white silk and white chiffon.
Miss Lenigan. pink brocaded silk.
Miss Emily Creighton, pink organdie over
pink silk.
Miss Stone, satin striped white crepe.
Mrs. George Mercer was lovely in black
with bodice Of pink chiffon and pink Dres-
den sash.
Miss Alexander, black and lavender pompa-
dour silk trimmed in thistles
Miss Cady, blue and white striped satin
skirt, blue chiffon bodice trimmed in carna-
tions.
Miss Norton, lilac and maroon Persian silk
with beautiful pearl collar.
Mrs. Harry Cartan, a beautiful gown Of
lavender silk with pink chiffon bodice and
shoulder straps of pink chrysanthemums;;
Miss Burke. a striking brunette, brocaded
yellow silk trimmed I'm chiffon and brown
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Miss Sargopt wbite siIl, mus,i, oy.r
taifeta with red roses.