Omaha daily bee., 1902-12-28

home OF the former on Dewey avenue from
| 3 until o'clock. II anyone has any in
tcntion OF giving a supper or any OF the
few other things permissible on Sunday
! evening they have not announced it as yet
but beginning with Monday another round
OF social affairs extends well into the middle
OF the month, including two weddings and
other functions that promise to be among
the most brilliant Of the winter
In years gone by, the distinctive feature
Of New Years day that emphasized IL
above all other days as a day dedicated to
good will and soclability was the custom Of
| keeping open house" Then Il was that
every gentleman threw open his home
and with his wife and daughters dispensed
hospitality to the society beaux, old and
young-for all the men went calling on
New Years day-as they went from house
to house, exchanging the seasons greet
ings and gossip for bright smiles or cordial
hand clasps. Invitations were wholly su-
perfiuOus then-on New Years day--and
even those who knew themselves to be in
disfavor we're privileged to call with the
assurance OF being well received. OF late
years this charming old custom has been
less and less observed, until It has be-
come scarcely more thap a memory, Civ
ing place to the formal modern reception,
an affair scarcely more restricted by invi-
tation than In real cordiality or sincerity
an institution chiefly satisfactory to Its
host or hostess as a means of cancelling
social indebtedness rather than an express
sion of good will.
Whether 1t is the tendency to revert to
those things and customs that are quaint
and old fashioned or whether Il is due to
the presence In society this season OF
the daughters Of several women, who less
than score Of years ago, we're among the
chief attractions on New Years day in
some Of the older homes Of the city and
helped to make that day memorable
throughout the year. it is certain that
there is more Of the old-time, whole e-souled
holiday spirit abroad this year than since
those days when these debutantes' moth
ers were girls. While the week past was
not notable for many really large affairs.
1t has been years since there was the gem
eral gathering home of scattered families,
that rendered Christmas day one long to
be remembered, and the week one of re-
union and sincere pleasure among friends.
The revival OF the hosptable old custom
of keeping open house among the daughters
Of the citys foremost families is a IA
vorable indication seeming to promise That
these girls just entering upon their social
careers will bring to society much of their
sincerity and confidence.
On Christmas night Miss Anna Madsen
and Miss Bessie Burnham entertained a
number of friends at the home of the lat
ter 1885 North Twenty-third street. The
rooms. were beautifully decorated with
holly and mistletoe. Games and music were
the main features of the evening after
which refreshments were served. Those
present were: Misses Mason, Orr, Jennie
Orr, Dun, Marcia Burnham. Dickman.
Burnham, Madsen Messrs. Andres, Heath,
Duff, Madsen, Sidner, Renwick. Howe.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Ellis and daughter,
Lucille, of Frankfort, s. D.; Mr. and Mrs.
Frank E.. Mcdonald of this city and Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Pfeffer and daughter,
Helen, of Fort, Wayne. Ind, are visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. D. P. Redman and family for
the holidays.
Mr.. ]. Henry Furay of Chicago is spend
ing the week with his parents, Major and
Mrs. ]. B. Furay.
Mr.. Thomas F. Godfrey spent Christmas
with his son, Mr.. James Godfrey, in Phil
adelphia.
Captain and Mrs. H. NJ. Powell and little
daughter expect to leave for the west In a
few days. Mrs. Powell has spent the last
two months in the city, Captain Powell
Joining her a fortnight ago.
Several young men Of the Hanscom Park
neighborhood will give dancing party on
Tuesday evening at the Normandie, In COM
pliment to Miss Leila seribner and Miss
Ruth Dollman. who are at home from Mon
Mrs. Dodge will give luncheon on Mon
day for her niece, Miss Townsend OF Kan
sas City.
The next meeting Of the Charmante club
Will be held on Thursday afternoon, Janu-
airy s, at the home Of Mrs. Harris
Mrs. Francis Brogan will entertain La
Csuserie on Monday afternoon. tss,,g
For her guest Miss Hirsch Of Des Molnes,
Miss Elma Rothschild will entertain in
formally on Monday afternoon.
Miss Helen Woodsmall, former physical
director OF the Young Womens Christian
association, but who is now attending the
State university, is in the city spending
the week among friends.
Madame George Chatelain is entertain
ing her brother, William Pascher, who has
just arrived from Luxemberg, Germany.
Mrs Nathan Merriam will give a lunch
con on Tuesday for her daughter. Miss
Nathalie.
Mr.. Rex Morehouse is at home for the
holidays from the State university.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. ID. Weaver and Miss
Mae Weaver have taken apartments at 22O4
Webster street for the winter.
most enjoyable family dinner was
given on Christmas day by Mr.. and Mrs
Ralph Hayward in their home. fiat 10,
Dunsany. The guests present being Mr.,
and Mrs. George Hayward. Verne Hayward.
MI, and Mrs. j. D. Weaver and Miss Mae
Weaver.
Mrs p Inhnson ant.rtaInoA nt Al.