Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-25

for an additional room for the ladies' cafe
so that there might be one common place
where smoking would be permitted without
distinction between the sexes. Whether
this iL the sign OF progression or not may
be subject to debate, but It all goes to show
that Omaha society is becoming more cos
mopolitan and az the sam time less con-
ventional. II the Omaha club is in the flu
ture to stand for society as we'll as for
sociability. 1t can and should add a stimu-
lating influence In the society whirl.
with another large church wedding in
prospect. the largest for a season or two,
the subject is pretty much in the minds Of
fashionable people just at present, and
while society can scarcely be said to be In
need Of coaching on the subject, a reieo-
tlon upon some Of the church weddings Of
the past recalls some features Of which. 1t
is TO be hoped, there Is no danger OF repe-
tition. Not that the local fashionable con-
tingent is conspicuously different from 9TH
ers in these particulars-more's the pity
but these are the features OF a fashionable
function that are humiliating to the loyal
OmahaG. especially when displayed by those
people whose means and position, at least.
would seem to place them among those Of
first advantage in the community.
AS a matter Of fact, there are not a few
people who are evidently still unfamiliar
with church etiquet. or, at any rate,
churches of which they are not members,
when It comes to matters aside from regu-
lar services, and as a result things occur
occasionally that 1t is charitable. at least,
to attribute to this cause.
Among the most conspicuous Of these Is
the custom Of the congregation rising when
a bridal party enters the church. AS a
matter Of fact, this is a mark Of respect
to those about to be welded, but 1t is so
generally abused that the majority of peo-
pie are excusably OF the opinion that It is
merely a privilege that enables them to see
the better, and under this mistaken i'm
preston, and the undeniable excitement,
we'll raised people, supposed to know the
proper thing to do, actually crowd each
other like SO many sheep and stretch their
necks in a fashion that would make them
irresistably ridiculous II everybody else
were not equally absorbed In a similar in
terest. At a recent fashionable wedding,
even though ribbons had been stretched to
confne the congregation to the pews, the
guests at the back Of the church and even
half way to the front, jostled each other in
the aisles and craned their necks to see
the bride and groom as they advanced into
the chancel, a performance of which the
word rubber would have been a dignihed
description, and that must have been as
vexing to the soul Of those whose guests
they we're could they have seen them) as
to the short people whose misfor-
tune IL was to be seated" at the rear of
the church. II would seem that the fact
that one Of the most sacred services Of
the church is being solemnized would in
spire a cultured congregation to stand in
respectful silence rather than tread on
each others feet in an effort to crafty a
crude curiosity to see or catch the least
evidence Of the exact character and degree
Of a man and woman's feelings during those
few supreme moments, but, alas. there are
some privileges that society does and
; doubtless ever will reserve that leave those
t who would do differently to Join those who
r are not privileged to initiate them in say
ing with Burns
o, wad some power the giftie gle us
To see %oursels as ithers see US
1t would from mony a blunder free us
! An foolish notion.
There is a club Of young women over
in the Hanscom park district that was or
ganized four years ago for sociability, with
a membership of a dozen. Since that time
the membership has increased to half again
and all of the girls have married or are
: engaged with but four exceptions. 1t Is
said that the waiting list is full.
, Mr.. and Mrs. Sylvester Rush are resid-
ing for the present at 1884 Harvey streets
Mr.. and Mrs. D.. NJ. Woodward left on
Saturday afternoon for a fortnight's trir
to Denver, Colorado Springs and other
Colorado points Of interest.
The Misses Bressman were hostesses Of
: Fridays meeting Of the B. G. B. club, high
= five being the game of the afternoon. The
prizes were awarded Miss Carrie Rhyn ant
Miss Dolly Stevens.
Mrs. Carl Woodwork entertained at
o'clock luncheon on Thursday in compli
ment to Mrs. William Ogden. Covers wer,
laid for six.
Mr.. Ray Scott entertained a large part,
o: friends at his home, 1888 Decatur street
on Thursday evening. The preparations 70
: the occasion were made by some OF his IN
innate friends. the guest Of honor beinI
Miss Ella Winter. Games, music and
general good time prevailed.
Miss Mount will entertain at supper thi
evening.
The engagement has been announced q
Miss Elizabeth Ford. daughter OF Mn
Al Frances M. Ford. formerly OF Omaha bu
II now of Philadelphia, ands Mr.. ]. Montgom
cry Toy Of that city. The wedding wi
ot occur March 2S.
The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs. c. s
Raymond. for many years residents {
Omaha, but now living in Kansas City, wi
ID sympathize with them in their receI
ne loss OF their son. Mr.. Bert Raymond, who's
death occurred last week,
The men OF the Squash Ball club hay
3. put NY a cup to be played for next mont
Sc by the women. The contestants will
to Mrs. Charles T. Kountze, Mrs. Dick Stew
he art. Mrs. Luther Kountze, Mrs. JOSEF
A. Barker. Miss Mcshane, Miss Lomax an
,d Miss Preston.
Mrs. Charles T. Stewart OF Council Bluff
will give a tea on Tuesday complimentaI
no to her guest. Miss Bonner.
Mrs. G. H. McIlheny has returned fro
III San Francisco, where she visited for thrC
ID months with Mrs. A. ]. Cohen. formerly
pr Omaha.
as Mr.. and Mrs. H. J. Abrahams left on sa'
~ urday for California, to be absent the II
Mt mainder Of the winter. They will visit Il
various places Of interest along the eoAi
es and will return about the first Of Marc
7 Miss Edith Smith and her bridesmaid