Omaha daily bee., 1900-02-11
SOCIETY WOOS THE DRAMA
Inner Circle Dsvotes Itself to New Species Of
Entertainment,
PRt-LENTlN SEASON MARKED WITH GkYETY
All Manner of Festive Events Crowded
Into Period Before Dame Fash
ion Enrobes Herself
In SuckcIoth,


MONDAY, February 12.-Bon Ton card
Luncheon. complimentary to Miss Par
Totte and bridal party, Mrs, d. V.
Southwest Dancing club, Morand's as
odeon club, Mrs. edward Porter Peck.
TUESDAY. February 13.-K. X. kard kiub,
Mrs. w. y. WallwOrk and Mrs. j. B.
Blanchard. 1925 South Thlrtieth street.
Cotillion, Metropolitan hall.
Unique. Pleasure club, ball, Thurston
Rifles armory.
WEDNESDAY. February lL-Valentine
dance, Ruth Rebekah degree lodge No.
Independent order. of odd Fellows, at
Independent order of odd Fellows tenn
pie.
Goodrich Parrotte nuptials, All Saints
Dance, Miss swensberg, Metropolitan
Al Home, Mrs. Shields and Mrs. Crow
Neighbqrhood Card club, Mrs. Jaquith
and Mrs. rn-el.
Mrs. Adolph Wernher entertains at cards
for Mrs. A. j. Ahler of Chicago and
Mrs. William c. Metzgis of Denver.
THURSDAY, February 1s.--)maha Guards,
a dance at the armory.
Cards, Mrs. Huntley
Retention Mrs Fred Sackett, Mrs.
George Eddy, Mrs. Charles Sherman.
FRIDAY, February 16,-Reception in honor
Of silver anniversary, Mr.. and Mrs.
Herman Rehfcld.
Mrs. Barrett and Mrs. Royce, a dancing
party at Morand's for their sons.
SATURDAY, February IA. NJ. A. Card
club, Mr., and Mrs. R~osenzweig.
Dinner; dances, Mr.. and Mrs Edward
Cudahy.
The Nash theater party of Tuesday even
Ing SO scintillated with sparkling brilliancy
that all other events turned a sickly hue in
contrast. This unique form of entertainment
was Tie first of it's kind in Omaha social
circles and the result was so successful that
ttpInuhtaJI,r ,k, tg,u.s.n.zl --.., iii to-
another star to hitch their wagon to. The
last OF the pre-Lenten season will be spent
in a dizzy whirl of dances, card parties,
luncheons and dinners.
There is a good story afoat which proves
the old adage that the way to a mans
heart is through his stomach Recently a
young man has come to Omaha whose lib
sonesque appearance and devoted airs have
won many a sigh from Omaha maidens. But
alas for the signs, for if the stars read
Alright the young man is already rushing
toward his fate, a dark-eyed Kentucky belle
who is spending the winter in Omaha.
One of the young mans ~erstwhile friends
who, since leaving her native heath has be-
come a charming Omaha matron, decided to
have the young gentleman to dinner marty
to meet a few of his old friends. Accord
ihbIS INC young WOHlun called MS phone
number and this is the conversation which
ensued;
Hello, is Mr.. Di Kreed there?"
Yes, this is he in tones of severity.
for the spirit of Mr.. Hyde was lord high
eXecutioner during business hours.
We'll, this is Mrs. Blank
"Who?"
MRS. Blank"
oh, yes; well, l can't let you have that
house rent any cheaper; it is the cheapest
House rent?" came back the offended
answer. Never said a word about house
rent, | am Mrs. Blank and | wished to have
you to a little informal dinner to meet a
few of your old friends tomorrow evening""
Now our young friend had not forgotten
the teachings of his alma mater that in
analysing a sentence not thoroughly under
stood to look for the subject. Consequently
the most prominent word was dinner" the
subordinate thoughts 1.-THE name of the
hostess,' her place of residence "old
friends" were easily disposed of. The main
point was dinner and quickly Dr.. Jekyll
Knocked out Mr.. Hyde in one round and in
q voice radiant with sunshine responded:
Il shall be delighted to come, | assure
YOU, but-but who is this, please? There is
something wrong with the phone, | fear"
Mrs. Blank"
"Oh, thank you; count on me-
A look that harmonized with his hostess
name spread over his countenance. Quickly
he called Central for the phone number. He
found the name in the phone book. Still no
Sigh OF recognition on his face. He betook
himself to the directory.
Mrs. Blank, - street. By Jove. that's
Just across the street from my boarding
place. Don't know her, but l shall give her
the opportunity of getting acquainted" and
visions of more dinners arose.
AT $50 our young friend presented him
Self at the door looking his handsomest in
dress-suit and boutonniere of violets.
There was n start almost imperceptible
as the hostess laughingly asked If her face
were not more familiar than her name.
in the distant past he had heard
She neutrality-suspicious..
Mr.. Di kreed, will you take Miss Belle
out to dinner?" and all went merry as a
marriage bell.
amateur Thentricais Entertaining
One OF the most entertaining plays by an
amateur company this winter, entitled, EN-
listed for the War; or, the Home Guard. p.
was given by the X. O. b. c. Dramatic club.