Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-12
CAYEST WEEK OF The YEAR
eooisty Reluctantly Yields to the Solemn
Season of Lent,
LAST SIX DAYS ARE ROUND OF PLEASURE
Receptions, BALLS and Countless Minor
Functions Make the Period
one that VIII Bc Long
Rcmcn bercd.

The last week OF the winter season Of
society has arrived, all too soon for the
members of the gay world, who are unan-
irnous in their praise of the countless good
things which have fallen to their lot since
the first brilliant week usheTed in this
present season. which before the record
OF the next six days is complete will be
a thing OF the past.
That looming events cast their shadows
before" can hardly be said to be true OF the
near approach OF Lent, whose solemn, un-
welcome advent has been heralded by the
nassing together of exceptionally gay
events. But now the merry reign must
end but fortunately 1t will be of short du-
ration.
Omaha society folks may well look back
with pride upon the long list OF fashionable
teas, receptions, card parties, chafing dish
euppers and other events OF that nature
and the elaborate banquets in the form of
either buffet breakfasts, lunCheons or dim
ners which have been on the social tapis
during the winter months Well may they
be proud Of the many elegant weddings ana
brilliant pre- and post-nuptial receptions in
cidental thereto which have caused such
tremendous sensations amongst the younger
members of the swell set from time to time.
Last but not least important, especially IN
the eyes OF the reigning bellies and their
attendant beaux, have been the many de-
lightful dances which have been given In
their honor or to swell their numbers by
ushering some fair young bud into their
gay world.
Certainly every member of the smart set
will enter deservedly upon the season OF
rest, knowing that they have done their fuli
share toward Frightening the days of the
long winter months, Therefore they can
afford to rest on their laures, tho II rumor
be true. the supposed period OF rest Will not
be a period Of rust for the clever, untlrlns
women and the dear, indefatigable girls Will
put their heads together to plan surpasslngly
brilliant events, which will occur as early
rs possible after the solemn, uneyenttul
weeks OF the Lenten season have dragged
their weary length to its full limit ana then
passed hurriedly into oblivion.
After all the dark cloud will have its sill
YER lining and the appalling weight OF the
thick, impenetrable veil will be lessened
now and then by delightfully."- informal ar
fairs. which will innocently crop up to be
eagerly welcomed by those whose ideas upon
the literal Interpretation of the wearing OF
sackcloth and ashes, the shedding of un-
ceasing tears and the general appearance OF
ribly strict
The approach of the feast of that most ro.
mantle and interesting of saints, Valentine,
has as usual been the signal for much whis-
perngs of precious names and for the hold
ing of many secret combinations in the
privacy OF the dear girls boudoirs and the
mems dens. Judging by the interest and
energy displayed in the selection of appro-
pirate message bearing cards from his saint
ship all kinds Of fun and merriment ought
to crown the morning of the day which he
has set apart out Of all the year for hie
very own Possibly some recipients OF his
fayors will have cause to wish that he had
never been born and will consign him tc
the bottom of the sea, but their ill-wishes
will be entirely counterbaanced by those OF
the favored ones upon whom he has smiled
and bestowed their hearts desire. who ID
return will wish he had birthday every
morning of the year and eXtol him to the
heavens 1t is much to be feared tina.
Cupids head will be hopelessly turned ano
SO permanently enlarged by the prominence
given him on this all-important natal DAY
that he will grow still more roguish than
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his potent bow and arrows. The Wildes
guesses ever proffered at guessing contes
will not begin to compare with the VIDE
of-the-mark specuations as to the sender
the treasured or abhorred thing, which will
be the feature of st. Valentines fete'
The most notable events OF the weel
were the receptions given by Mesdame
Alvin Saunders and Russell Harrison ant
that given by Mr.. and Mrs Amos Field
The card party given by Mrs. Henry w
Yates, the dinner dance, the host and host
ess on that occasion being Mr.. and Mrs
George Mercer, and the Reichenbers- Adle
wedding.
The social calendar for the Forthcoming
week is necessarily a somewhat abbreviated
one, but at any rate as many events a
possible have been crowded into the few
days which remain to the devotees OF so
ciety before the gay world will be sub
merged in the surrounding gloom. or cours
in the social calendar and he ought to fee
flattered to see how many delightful af
fairs have been arranged in his honor.
Field Reception.
Mr. and Mrs. Amos Field held large re
ception aftheir residence on Thirty frs
avenue on Friday evening between the hour
of s and II in honor of the homecoming o
their son, Mr. Frank Decker Field, with hi
bride from St, Louis. The house was beau
tifully decorated throughout In the recep
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