Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-19
NOTES ON OMAHA SOCIETY
Mrs. Frank Halter Gives Luncheon
for Visiting Women.
SMART BRIDGE PARTIES GALORE
Mrs. william I. Kierstead Entertains
One OF weeks Largest Affairs
Former Corning, Ia, Resi-
dents Hold

Mrs. F.. L. Haller was hostess at a de-
lightful luncheon Wednesday at the Omaha
club complimentary to a number Of out-of-
town women. The guests were seated at
the round table, which had a pretty dec
grafton of American Beauty roses, while
favors we're at each place. Foreign postal
cards, with original verses, we're used as
place cards. The honor guests were Mrs.
Robert Doherty of Yankton, S. D.; Mrs.
Bliss Of Denver, Mrs. Hayes Of Washing
ton and Mrs. Roach Of Denver. The other
guests were Mrs. s.. A. McWhorter. Miss
Frances f. White, Mrs. M. T.. Patrick,
Mrs. ]. w. Thomas, Mrs. A. b. Somers,
Mrs F. II. Cole, Mrs. Rugg, Mrs. Philip
Potter and Mrs. o D. Kiplinger. The
guests of honor. all Of whom formerly
lived in Omaha, were presented with a
book of Mrs. Lacey's poems.
Mrs. Charles Offutt entertained at a
beautifully appointed luncheon Tuesday at
her home. The table was decorated with
chrysanthemums and covers were laid for
twelve.
Bridge Party.
Mrs. william /. Kierstead, 1902 Florence
boulevard, entertained delightfully."- at
bridge Tuesday afternoon at her home.
The rooms were profusely decorated with
chrysanthemums, different shades being
used in the different rooms. Assisting Mrs.
Kierstead were Mrs. w. p. Mumaugh, Miss
Bonnie Tallmadge and Miss Mary Stroud.
The prizes for the afternoon were won by
Mrs. z. d. Van Court, Mrs. d. j. OBrien
and Mrs. T. A. Thompson. Those partici-
pating in the game were Mesdames George
Abbott, W. j. Bradbury, Elmer E.. Bryson,
]. b. Blanchard, Charles r. Bone, Robert
Cowell, C. w. Downs, w. H.. Eldridge,
ng1a. CAAl-.A- II W I-, ID 7
Huntley, f. E. Horton, L. II. Korty, f. ].
Moriarty, II. B. Morrill,, j. H. Mcdonald,
John R. Mcdonald, d. ]. o'Brien, J. B.
Parrot, H. ]. Penfold, Clayton Pratt,
Victor Rosewater, H.. f. Tallmadge. j. b.
Taylor, T. A. Thompson, L. d. Van Court,
JOIN Withheld, ]. c. weeth.
For Mrs. Gilbert.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. M. Conklin gave a move
and enjoyable entertainment Tuesday
evening at their home in honor of Mrs.
D.. 1. Gilbert of Warren, o., who is visiting
Mr.. and Mrs, Fred e. Pearce. All of the
guests were former residents of Corning,
Ia, or belonged to the family of a resident
of Corning. The evening was spent with
pleasant "reminiscences and old autograph
and photograph albums. with pictures OF
the guests taken several years ago, afforded
~ anu PANooolAl
memories. An interesting musical program
was given. Mrs. George Mickle sang sew
eral children's songs of her own compost
ton, and Miss Caroline Conklin and Miss
Mabel Conklin gave selections on the violin
and piano. The evening was brought to a
close by singing School Days and "Auld
Lang Syne." Those present were Mrs.
D.. 1. Gilbert of Warren. o., Mrs. F. E.
paarne ATro 7 NTnroon NTiee Dogego Clo-.
less. Mrs. A. r. Wells, Mrs. Margaret Will
son, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Wells, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. Van Wegenen, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Mickle. Mr.. and Mrs. John Kuhn,
Miss Eva Morton. all Of Omaha; Mr.. and
Mrs. d, L.. Holmes, Miss Cora Holmes,
Mrs, Maggie Eads. Mr.. and Mrs. George
Housman, Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Smith, AL
of South Omaha; Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
Bluffs. and Mrs. Prentis Clark of Prescott.
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Prospective Pleasures.
Mrs. Irving Hunsaker will give a bridge
party Thursday afternoon at her home.
Colonel and Mrs. Gardner of Fort Crook
will entertain at dinner Thursday evening,
when several Omaha people will be present
Owing to the large number of bridge
F~A 6ANNAAN inns WbNhB llN AGbNlAAS VI III
Original Bridge club has been postponed
until next week, when Miss Jeanne Wake.
field will be the hostess.
Mrs. w. ]. Broatch will entertain inform.
ally Friday afternoon for Mrs. Meyers
who formerly lived in Omaha and who il
now the guest Of Mrs. William McKenna
Complimentary to her guest, Miss Eldret
OF Jackson. Mich, Mrs. Samuel Burns jr.
will entertain at bridge Thursday Afternoon
at her home on South Fortieth street.
Come and Go Gossip.
M ?. Ro. o. of Denver, Col :, who formerl,
lived in Omaha, is visiting Mrs. NJ. t
Patrick.
Mrs. Herman Kountze has returned from
a ten days stay in Chicago.
Mrs. Broadway OF Chicago is, expected
shortly to be the guest of Mr.. and Mrs
G. p. Moorehead.
Miss Eldred Of Jackson, Mich, is visiting
Mrs. Samuel Burns, jr.
Miss Frances e. White has as her guest.
Mrs. Hayes of Washington, d. c., anc
Mrs. Bliss Of Denver. Colo.
Mrs. L. w. Marshall OF Lincoln is spend
ing the week with her parents, Mr.. ant
Mrs. j.. E. White.
Major and Mrs. B. d. Slaughter will
leave Friday for a few days visit IL
Denver.
Colonel and Mrs. S. S. Eastman and fam
lily have moved from the Madison to tn,
house they have taken on south Thirty
first street.
Judge McHugh received a telegram Tues
day announcing the arrival in New Yorl
OF Miss Kate McHugh and Miss Mar,