Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-16
SOCIETY IN COUNCIL BLUFFS
DoinEs of the swell Set During the
Past Week.

Royal Arcanum hall ana the bail proved one
Of the svellest affairs given In this city for
several years. The arrangements under the
direction OF Mrs Charles Test Stewart and
Mrs. W. F. Sapp were perfect and the ball
room and parlors presented a beautiful
scene the color scheme in rose being car
ried out with the best Of effect. Deep rose
carnations were used exclusively In the ball
room in the decorations and the augmented
orchestra OF Pref. Whaley was ensconcec
behind a bower Of palms. over 200 Of the
swagger set were present and in honor OF:
the occasion many new and elaborate toi-
lettes we're worn for the first time The
many new gowns among the younger women
OF the swell set were particularly notice
able. Punch was served during the evening
in the dancing hall, while during the inter
mission the daintiest OF refreshments were
served, the supper table tastefully decorated
in rose being in charge OF Mrs John y
Baldwin and Mrs w. 4. Maurer. The coffee
table. prettily decorated in green and white.
was in charge Of Mrs. H. l.. Cummings
Among the out-of-town guests were: Mrs.
Duncan Of Sioux City, Miss Nina Price or
Chicago, Miss Barnard OF st. Joseph Mrs
Mcmillan Of Onawa, Mr.. 4. G. Battersby OF
New York and Messrs. r. c. Berlin, Stock
ton Heth, Edgar Scott and Dr. drummer
OF Omaha.
Miss Mary Key entertained at an elaborate
dinner Tuesday night, covers being laid for
fourteen. The decorations were in green and
white.
One OF the prettlest affairs of the week
was the reception given Tuesday evening
by the Flower Mission girls az the home
of Mrs. Thomas Metcalf. The floral decora-
tions were most artistic the dining room
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The centerpiece on the table was an i'm
mense bunch of meteor roses. The color
scheme was carried out in the refreshments.
The music was exceptionally good. Those
receiving were Messrs. Thomas Metcalf,
Bradley and Miss Badollet. Presiding in the
dining room were Mrs. Thomas D. Metcalt,
in a dainty gown of white with ribbon trim
mings, and Mrs. J. P. Holiday. who was
gowned in red. Miss Caroline Schoentgea
presided in the punch room. The Flower
Mission girls in the daintiest of summer
gowns assisted in receiving and serving.
The Hamilton Whist club met with Mrs.
Bolles and Miss Babcock Tuesday at the
formers home. They will be entertained
next Tuesday by Mesdames Beresheim and
A. ". Casady at the Beresheim residence
The Womens Whist club entertained
twelve members Of the Omaha Women's
Whist club Wednesday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Tyler.
The Cribbage club was entertained last
evening by Mr.. and Mrs. c. r. Hannah.
The women Of st. Paul's church were en-
tertained at tea Wednesday afternoon by
Mrs. Annis. The next tea will be given the
first Wednesday in May at the home OF Mrs.
Atkins, Mrs. Bebbington and Mrs. Atkins
being the hostesses
Mesdames McKune and l. NJ. Treynor en-
tertained the members Of the Women's
Whist club and their husbands Friday even
ing at the home OF the latter
Mr.. and Mrs. Mcmillan entertained very
delightfully."- at cards on Thursday evening
about twenty guests at their home on
Fourth avenue. Mrs. Rothert was the win
ner OF the first prize for the women, while
Mr.. McNeal won that for the men. Mrs.
George Lipe and Mr.. Victor Jennings car
ried off the consolation prizes. Daintiest OF
refreshments were served.
DR.. and Mrs. T. B. Lacey entertained at
dinner Thursday evening, Drs. Bryant and
Lord Of Omaha being the guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry V. Burkley and in
fant son OF Omaha were the guests Sunday
of Mr.. and Mrs. o. P. Wickham.
Mr.. and Mrs. George S. Davis have taken
the Guanella residence on East Pierce street.
Miss Bertha Hunter of Wakefield, Neb.,
Mr.. and Mrs. Burchell Moore and Miss Bay
liss Of San Bernardino, Cal. were the guests
during the last week OF Mrs. J E. Hunter
of East Pierce street.
Mrs. Dell G. Clark OF Fifth avenue left
Thursday for a months visit in the north
western part of the state.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clark Duncan Of Sioux City
were the guests the last week OF Mr. and
Mrs. w. F. Sapp.
Mrs. Joel L. Stewart entertained the last
week Miss Ethel Barnard of St Joseph.
Arthur G. Battersby OF New York is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. w 5. stillman.
number Of young society women have
organized bicycle club yclept The Pedal
ers." Miss Mona Reed is president and Miss
Maud Mcdonald secretary and treasurer.
Miss ORC Bradley has returned from
visit with friends and relatives at Denison
and Marshalltown.
The women Of the Christian church gave
very pleasant reception Tuesday after
noon at the home Of Mrs. Mcclure on stuls-
man street in honor Of Mrs. Barton. Miss
johnson and Mrs. Mcclure, who expect
shortly to remove from the city.
Mrs. ". F. sapp has as her guest Miss
Nina Price OF Chicago.
Mrs. T. E. Casady has returned from Mo
line, accompanied by her mother Mrs H.
Barnard and brother who will be her guests
for several weeks.
Mrs. W. c. Cheyne visited in Oakland
the last week.
Mr.. and Mrs r. H. Harris have moved
into their home at No. II South First street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Palmer Johannsen returned
Wednesday from their wedding trip and after
short visit Mrs. Johannsens parents, Mr..
and Mrs. J. H. Pace, have gone to their
home in Walnut.
Mrs. D. Hoist has returned from a three
weeks visit with her son, who is attending
college at Worcester. Mass
Miss Bessie Beno left Monday TO resume
her studies at Lake Forrest, Ill. Mrs Beno
accompanied her east
Miss Nellie Wind returned Tuesday from
Magnolia where she spent the Easter vaca.
tion with Mrs, Ethel Stuart, formerly of
this city
Mrs. Carrie Carlson has gone TO Bloom
field, Wis, TO join her husband, who is
there looking after timber claim.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Patterson Of North Platte,
Neb who have been visiting their daughter.
Mrs z. W. Keys for several weeks, re-
turned home last Tuesday.
Miss Caludia Scott has returned hcm.
from six weeks visit with relatives ana
friends In Ottumwa.
Mr.. and Mrs. 5. T. spaugler OF Aurora. Ia.
who have been visiting their daughter, Mrs
A. 7. FlickinEer, returned home Friday