Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-28
Davis sells glass.
DOINGS IN SOCIETY'S CII
CIRCLES.
Mrs. John N. Baldwin Entertains IA
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n Breakfast.
Mrs. John N. Baldwins breakfast in
honor of Mrs. Schley and Mrs Manderson
naturally led the week in things social, and
very brilliant affair it was. Fully 100 in
vitations were issued. Mrs. Baldwin's hand
some suite of rooms at the Grand were
transformed into a dainty bower by the
tasteful grouping of palms and roses. On
tho mantel was a bank of pink and yellow
roses, while for the receiving party was a
screen of American Beauty roses. Council
Bluffs society women wore their prettiest
reception gowns to do honor to the city's
distinguished guests and the scene was as
brilliant as it is possible for a daylight
function to be. Mrs. Baldwin presented her
guests to Mrs. Schley and Mrs Henderson
She wore a gown of loose woven silk, vest
of chiffon in white and blouse effect in
white silk, corded. Mrs. Schley and Mrs
Henderson were both gowned in gray, Mrs.
Schley wearing a bodice of heliotrope-
shaded silk. Mrs. Montgomery who as
sisted in receiving, was gowned in black
and white. Assisting in entertaining in the
various rooms were Mrs. E. C. Smith in
dark green cloth and brocaded silk vest
Mrs. Charles Test Stewart in a gown of
black and white, with picture hat to match;
Mrs. e. W. Hart in navy blue silk, trim
mings of white, toque of pink roses; Miss
Dodge, striking costume of grey broad
cloth, with yoke of pink silk, overlaid with
heavy lace. AT the conclusion of the break
fast Admiral Schley Joined his wife in the
Baldwin parlors and many of the ladies' had
second opportunity OF meeting the hero
of Santiago.
Mr. William Fl. Smith and Miss Carrie
Lees We're married Wednesday afternoon
at the residence of the brides uncle, Mr.
Edwin Cleminson, 22S South First street
Rev. Richard Venting officiated and only
relatives witnessed the pretty ceremony
Miss Hattie Hollingsworth played Men
delsshons wedding march for the entrance
of the bridal party. The bride wore sim
pie travelling gown and carried bride roses
She was attended by Miss Carlson, who
carried La France roses. Len Ogden acted
as best man. At the conclusion of the cere-
mony collation. was served. Mr. and Mrs
Smith left for a trip through the east They
will be at home after June Is al 621 Mill
street. The rooms were very prettily dec
Grated in pink and white carnations and
smilax. The bridal party stood before a
bank of potted plants and smllax The
dining room was especially pretty the side
beard being banked with carnations and
festooned with vines. In the center of the
ldble Was u ldil vase OF carnations ana at
the brides place was a heap of cut flow
ers which were given to the guests. The
brides boquet was caught by Miss Carlson
Many beautiful gifts were received
Mr.. and Mrs. EFdin II. Lougee and Mrs.
Street entertained very delightfully."- at the
Lougee residence on Friday evening a num-
ber Of neighborhood friends. The evening
was pleasantly spent at cards. Dainty re-
freshments were served.
The women of st. Pau's church were
charmingly entertained Wednesday afternoon
by Mrs. McKuhne and Mrs. |. NJ Treynor at
the home of the latter. The next tea will be
given Thursday June s. and Mrs. Beasley
OF East Broadway will be the hostess
The Hamilton Whist club met at the home
of Mrs. Merriam last Tuesday, Mrs. Casady
and Mrs Merriam being the hostesses The
last meeting of the season will be herd next
Tuesday when the prizes will be distributed.
Tho club will be entertained that evening