Omaha daily bee., 1897-10-10
SOCIETY IN DULL OCTOBER
Members Of the Gay Set Find Little
to Do.
SEASON OF FALL GAYETY FAILS TO ARRIVE
Some Minor Functions Are Observed
Cupid, However, Continues 20
Busy Himself in the work
of Match Making.

Some weeks ago people predicted that with
the coming OF October society would take
on new life aud that there would be a re-
vival all along the social lines. one-third
of the month has passed. and still social
affairs are practically in the same old rut
that thoy occupied during the summer
months, when there was no attempt made
TO rush them into the foreground. However
people are of the opinion that before the
end Of the month the gay whirl will set in
in earnest. Just why things have been thus
is something that cannot be fathomod. There
are people who attribute the conditions tc
the messly weather of the last few weeks
while there are others who say that politics
have delayed the arrival of the functions
that are usually enjoyable.
While society people have been doing little
Cupid has not been idle, as the list of we'd
dlngs and engagements published in this
department will Indicate But then this Is
expected as October has come to be one OF
the months when people take unto them.
selves companions for life apparently for.
getting about the enormous coal bills thai
pile up during the following months.
So far as the future is concerned little
can be said, as there is nothing slated In
the way OF social attractions, aside from
some minor happenings that come along in
cNtTyuay social Ire.
Weddings and Engagemcnts.
The marriage of Mr. Joseph II. Mallalieu
and Miss May Moore, both OF Lincoln, took
place in the First Presbyterian church in
that city last Tuesday evening. Mr.. W. III
Wheeler of this city was one of the ushers
"A number of Omaha people were present
among whom were Miss Ura Kelley, Mrs. Il
s. Dundy and Mr.. Victor Rosewater
Invitations were issued during the past
week for the wedding of Miss Mary Kennedy
Sargent, daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. Daniel
bartlett Sargent. to MIR. John Clarke Colt
both OF this city, at the First Congregational
church Wednesday evening, October 20, al
1880 o'clock Mr.. and Mrs. Colt will be al
home to their numerous friends on Wednes.
days after January 1 at 1856 North Thirty
first avenue.
Mr.. William II. lillian of Humphrey, Neb.
and Miss AIDA A. Fox Of Omaha were unitet
in marriage at the Lalk Street Presbyterian
church last Thursday, Rev. Kuox Bonde Off
eating. Upon the entrance of the wedding
party the Lohengrin wedding march wa
beautifully played by Miss Hattie Stevens. 4
reception followed at the home of the bride!
brother, Mr. Grant Fox, none but the mme
date family being present. Mr. and Mrs
lillian left in the evening for the east and will
be at home to their friends after November
10 at Humphrey, Neb.
In the presence of relatives and a few in
innate friends Miss Margaret Grady ant
Mr.. Clyde Dunn, both OF this city, wert
united in marriage at ST. Philomena's ca
thedral at o'clock Wednesday afternoon
Miss Mary Grady, sister of the BRIDE acteC
as bridesmaid, and Mr.. NJ. Callahan of Soutl
Omaha as best man. reception was helt
in the evening at the home of the brides
parents, 1911 Pierce street. This reception
was attended by large number Of tht
friends of the contracting parties The pres
ents were numerous and many of them yer!
beautiful. The bride looked unusually
charming in white organdy. The house wa!
beautifully deco ated with potted plants ant
cut flowers. Mr.. and Mrs. Dunn will be a
home to their friends at 91712 South Thir
teenth street after October 10.
Last Wednesday evening at st. Matthia!
church occurred the quiet wedding of Mr.
Lew McMurray Anderson and Miss Emily
Victoria Frost Rev. Leslie Potter officiating
AS the hour of was striking, the brida
party entered the church. the bride being
escorted by Mr. Beebe, who was met at the
Chancel rail by the groom, attended by MIR
Frank w. Robinson. In accordance with til,
beautiful Episcopal service, the bride wa
given away by Mr.. Beebe, life long frient
of the family, the maid of honor being Mis-!
Jennie Frost, sister of the bride. The usheTs
were Mr. Leslie l.. Babb and Mr.. L. l.
Whittelsey. After the church ceremony
reception was held at the home of the bride
1925 South Eleventh street. The bride was
attired in heavy brocaded white silk ant
veil, and carried a bouquet of bridal roses
The maid of honor wore white organdie ovel
pale blue silk, with bouquet Of La Franc,
roses. Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson will take vi
their residence Immediately at 2421 Hamilton
street, where they will be at home afte
November 1.
very pretty wedding occurred at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Hollo, on Tuesday at noon wher
their daughter, Miss Tina Elizabeth was
united in marriage to Mr.. Albert Frederick
Gwin, Rev. S. NJ. Ware officiating. The wed
ding march was charmingly rendered by Mis-!
Celia Cowles. Miss Lulu Gwin, sister of tn,
groom. acted as bridesmaid and Mr.. Ber
Hollo, brother of the bride, as best man. Tht
bride looked charming in white silk. Sh,
carried beautiful bouquet of bridal roses
After the ceremony a bountiful weddinl
breakfast was served, the table being hand
someIy decorated with roses and smilax
Amid the congratulations of their man!
friends the young couple left on an after
noon train for Denver and western points
They will be at home after November 1
Those present were: Messrs. and Mesdame'
]. W. Gwin, Charles Holo, G. l.. Hollo C
j. Tufield, Harry Straight, Harry Rhyn
Mrs. Charles Borman of London. Eng; Mes
danes William White, II. S. Mcdonald, j