Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-20

where social affairs are provided this en-
tertainment becomes a tax. The banquet
is one Of the most popular forms OF enter
tainment. but 1t is expensive. In discussing
this question at its recent meeting the
board agreed that It is the better plan,
where banquets are given, for each women
to pay for her W plate. This is but a
small expense to each OF the women and
relieve the hostess club not only Of a
heavy expense. but Of much trouble.
II women generally recognize the fact
that the real object of the convention is
not sociabiIity and, while It is desirable
that such gatherings afford opportunity
for better acquaintance among the club
members, the social side Of the gathering
should be reduced to a proportion consis-
tent with the real object OF the gathering.
More desirable even than the banquet as
a means of getting acquainted In the
reception. This need not be an elaborate
affair. II fact, II is desirable that 1t
should not be. A suitcase. at most, should
be sufficient to accommodate the needs of
but three days, but this will hardly pro-
vide for a reception gown or gowns that
viii suffer from being crushed. II Is
sufficient however for the needs of an
informal reception. where fancy waists
should be quite proper.
w. c. T. U. Musicale.
Frances Willard women's Christian Tenn
perance union has announced January IA
as the date OF the musicale to be given by
Max Landow and Sobeski. under its
auspices. This will be the first Of a series
Of musicaIes TO be given under the auspices
Of the union.
An attractive advertising scheme has
been announced for its second number, the
musical lecture. A prize OF IS has been
offered for the best advertising poster
drawn or painted by students OF the public
schools. This prize will be in five awards.
the first being so. the two second s.. third
So and fourth s.. A from the
Woman's club art department will judge
the posters.
Sample posters will be on exhibition at
the public library and three weeks will
be allowed for making these for the con-
test.
Advertising for Temperance.
Nebraska woman's Christian Temperance
union has i~naugurated a new feature In its
campaign for temperance. the use OF the
bill board. One lot OF 400 posters. 7xlO feet.
entitled The Real Issue" has been printed
for distribution among unions of the state
that viii have them posted In conspicuous
places on bill boards. The same picture Is
being provided in post card form for sale
at Woman's Christian Temperance union
headquarters at Lincoln. The ~headquar
tiers has become a busy place during the
last month. comprising two offices and re-
ception room. with Mrs. Frances b. Head.
state president. in charge and a steno-
grapher and other assistants.
Women Guests Depart.
Mrs. Nellie Kedzie Jones left Friday even
ing for her home IN Kalamazoo. Mich,
after spending the week In Omaha the
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Johnson.
Mrs. Jones came to speak before the
model kitchen department. Of the National
Corn exposition and was one Of the chief
attractions OF it's lecture course. Mrs.
Jones also appeared before the Woman's
club and was one OF the much entertained
guests of the week
Mrs. H. L Keefe OF Walthih, ex-president
Of the Nebraska Federation Of Women
clubs. also spent the week In Omaha. a
guest at the home OF Mrs. +. H Cole.
She returned 10 her home Saturday.
Club Notes.
The current topics department OF the
Omaha Woman's club viii not hold any
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