Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-15

r1Win FOR theif son, bieutehbht w"
cowin and Mrs Gown, who have recently
come from the Philippines and are their
Ruests during Lieutenant GOWNS leave OF
absence The club house was decorated
yItb snrirR flowers and palms and 81
buffet supper was served the latter part
NJ the evening About $50 guests were
prssspt Among those who assisted we're
Mf ana Mrs Henry Yates, Mr.. and
Nrs n. A. Cidahy. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
Cudahy. Mr. and Mrs Charles KountEe,
Mr ana Mrs ward Burgess and Mr.. and
Mrs Joseph Barker.
BEidRe Luncheon.
Mrs. BENJAMIN Gallagher was hostess at
a delightful bridge luncheon Thursday az
her home on South Thirty eighth street IN
honor of her sister Mrs. McCaskel OF salt
Lake city Luncheon was served from
small tables, each having different deco
ration OF spring flowers. Covers we're laid
for about sixty-five guests
At Happy Hollow.
Mrs u. r. McCulley entertained the only
luncheon party at Happy Hollow club
Thursday, Mrs. T. e. Patterson of Chat
anooss. Tenn, who Is visiting Dr. and Mrs.
ira Porter, being the guest Of honor. A
color scheme OF yellow and white was
used, pansles in these shades forming at
tractive centerpieces. Covers were laid
for Mrs T. f. Patterson, Mrs. Ira Porter,
Mrs r. r. Elliott, Mrs. J. A. Johnson,
Mrs w. e. Johnson. Mrs. w ]. Mona
shan Mrs O. II. Osborne, Mrs. II. a.
wasgener. Mrs. F. r. Straight and Mrs.
y. r. McCulley.
Church Reception.
A large reception was given Thurs
"A nlaNN Of
the Lowe Avenue Presbyterian church
and Nicholas streets. for the new pastor,
Rev Nathaniel Griffin and Mrs. Griffin
and also Mr.. and Mrs. William Henry
Brown, who go to New Orleans soon to
make their home A color scheme Of green
and white was used. Snowballs and bridal
wreath formed the centerpece for the tables
where the different members of the aid
society poured coffee and tea. The com
mittee on arrangements, who also as
sisted through the rooms, included Mrs.
Charles Dooley, Mrs. G., w. Hervey, Mrs
NJ e. Lease and Mrs. Thomas Landale
The reception committee included MIR. and
Mrs. ]. X. Flemming, DR.. and Mrs. II. NJ.
McCIanahan. Mr.. and Mrs. George f.
Damon, Mr. and Mrs. Emery Johnson, Mr..
and Mrs F. Z. Nelson and Mr.. J. Dooley.
COIIing-McShane.
Mrs. Thomas A. McShane has issued in
vitations for the nup:ial mass and marriage
of her daughter, Miss Alice Creighton Nc
Shane to Mr.. william George Colling for
Wednesday. May 27, at II O'Clock at st.
Johns church. Twenty-fifth and California
streets. A small reception will be given
at the brides home from 2:3O to 3:SO o'clock.
Owing to the large connections OF both OF
the families, the number of invitations Is
necessarily limited
Dinner Parties.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. II. Straight entertained
at dinner Tuesday in honor of Mr.. and
Mrs. T. e. Patterson of Chattanooga,
Tenn. who are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ira Porter.
Among those who will have dinner guests
at the Country club Saturday evening are
Mr.. and Mrs. S. d. Barkalow, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Bidwell, Mr.. and Mrs. c. B.
Keller and Miss Marion Heller.
At the Field Club.
Although few dinner parties were given
at the Field club at the first midweek
dance this season. the table d'hote dinners
not being given until next month. a large
number of members went out for the
dancing. The barn dance was introduced
at the club and was equally enjoyed by
the dancers and the spectators, the latter
assisting in the applause as much as those
taking part.
Surprise Party.
Mrs. G. Schommer was given a pleas
ant surprise Tuesday by the members
of the Laurel club, of which she is a mem.
Der. The occasion was the birthday Of the
hostess and the eight members of the club
gave her an apron shower. A luncheon was
! served from one table which had a center.
| piece OF lilacs.
Mrs. E p. Rogers entertained at lunch.
con wednesday in honor of her sister
Mrs. A. W. Toland. of Minden, Neb. A
color scheme OF pink and green was used
/ Covers were laid for Mrs. A. W. Toland
Minden. Neb; Mrs. c. F. Harris Benson
/ Mrs w II. Gibbs. South Omaha; Mrs
W. j. Cultivate. Mrs C. A Perkins, Mrs
F. A. Nelson. Miss Louise Harris and Mrs
E. p, Rogers
For Miss Jeffery.
Mrs w. II. Ogden entertained at dinne
Wednesday evening at her home in hono
OF Miss Jane Jeffery Of the Burwood Stool
company. centerpiece OF American Beau
ties adorned the table and small books o
toasts were given as favors, Covers wer
| ldlu IoE MISS JeIlttyf MISS beSSie bdCOll
Mr.. Frank Bacon, Mr. Lloyd Francis, Mr.
wnfrid Rogers and Mrs. ogden.
Come and Go Gossip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Katz and Mr.. ia!
B. KatE left Thursday for Detroit wher
they will spend the week.
Mr.. John b. Cochran and Miss Cochran
OF Omaha are staying at the Hotel victori
in San Francisco.
Mrs. NJ. X. Miller, Mics Georgetta Mile
and Mrs. A. E. Alexander, all OF Winter
set. Ia. arrived Thursday to be guests 70
the week OF DR.. and Mrs. H. NJ. McClana
han.
Mrs D. c. McKinlp Of Seward, Neb
viii arrive Thursday to be the guest o
Mrs. r. Z. McKelvey for a fortnight.
Dr. and Mrs. James Jackson Of Los An
geles who were the guests of Dr. and Mr.,
II. NJ McClanahan, are visiting in Counc
Bluffs.
Mrs. I. Click OF 26M ST. Mary's avenu
has gone 10 Columbus and Albion 10 spen
, the week
Word has been received from Greeley
Colo. % the death OF Mrs- Blanche Grabl
, Sturgeon, wife OF DR.. Dwight SturgeoI