Omaha daily bee., 1908-12-20

the contracting ordinance. 1t was evident
from the temper of the membership, the
majority of whom expressed themselves
forcibly, that the proposition would be
resisted in it's present form, Some, how
ever, favored submitting the contract to a
vote Of the people. The executive COM
mittee will be called to meet this after
noon in the offices of job Fitz Roberts
in the exchange building. where steps will
be taken TO be ready for further action
by the city council.
The body instructed the executive COM
mittee to report to the same on the next
regular meeting all matters relative to
charter revision.
Firemen's ball n Success.
The Firemen's ball was brought to a sue
cessful conclusion last night at the Elk
change building. The people of the city
responded to the efforts OF the firemen in
such numbers that real dancing was almost
impossible. The couples, however, danced
very circumspectly about the hall with a
good ookout to avoid getting jammed.
some Of the numbers, however. were free
from confusion of the crowd and were
entered with spirit. The most hearty good
nature prevailed and the crowd itself was
an inspiration. Twenty full numbers and
four extras were permitted.
Chief c. ID. CARAT and Assistant Chief
C. p. Lind were the committee on arrange
| ments and had the hall in the best con-
dition with decorations Of palms and bunt-
ing.
Much credit is due the music committee,
j. McKale, ]. Kubat and f. Veylupek, for
securing the Whitmore orchestra for the
secession. The floor committee. ]. McKale,
j. Brabets. l.. Shamblin, A. f. V~eylupek,
E Norton and A Boicourt had plenty to
keep them busy during the evening simply
in directing the crowd which was as
orderly as so large a body could possibly
be.
L. Sandwich and f. o'Rourke attended
the door. d. c.. CARAT, G. Spears, C.. F,
LIND and c.. Kaufhold were the reception
committee.
Sunday Services.
The Sunday services the coming week vii
take on the Christmas solemnities in mos
cases and during the week nearly all the
churches will have special observances. A
the Kings Daughters chapel. Tuesday
evening, will be devotional services. and a
the Presbyterian church Wednesday evening
the services will be given over to the chill
dren of the Sunday school.
Rev. George Van Wrinkles Sunday morn
Ing topic will be. Peace on Earth" Tn,
evening theme is Faith in God" A hap
tismal service will occur at the evening
service.
Rev. Karl Hitler will choose a Christina
theme both morning and evening.
"a Question OF the Ages will be Rev. +
T, Rays Sunday morning theme. In tn
evening he will preach at the Presbyterian
church.
MY People will be DIR. r. L. Wheeler
morning theme.
Owing TO ordination of Rev. J. s.. Hede
lund to the priesthood. there will be a unto
service Sunday morning at II o'clock o
ST. Clements and st. Martins churches Il
the latter church.
Magic city Gossip.
Mrs. william Barclay. who has bee
threatened with pneumonia, is slightly i'm
proved.
The Nebraska Telephone company pal
It's tax yesterday in South omaha, amount
ing to S1.5sS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Menenholler OF Woodbin
are visiting their daughter at the Sout
Omaha hospital.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Irwin will b
held at st Agnes church Sunday at 2fa
p. m. The burial will be in st. Mary
cemetery.
A letter from Ms. ] L. otterman 0
Pasadena, Cal, reports the death OF he
father. Mr.. Chandler Of San Mateo, Cal