Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-15

VT OMAHA society ever looked forward to
somewhat dull season, it certainly is not this
year. The musical and theatrical attractions
which are booked with us, in fact are, already
- here, would keep society busy almost all of its
precious time without allowing any for the in,
evtable round Of breakfasts, luncheons, teas din,
ners and suppers which intcrspersc the charity.
work. shopping, bridge parties, receptions aud dane
ing affairs which rival the perennial poor. This
week we have had an opportunity to hobnob with
celebrity Mr. Gutzon Borgum, the famous sculptor.
was not like the prophets, without honor in his own
country, but was welcomed by the elite OF our city
while he paid his short visit to his brothers Mr.. A.
5. Borglum and Mr. A. NJ Borglum, and his sister,
Mrs. Alfred barlow. Everyone was delighted with
his addresses and his charming unconventional per-
sonality.
The opera Martha" at the Brandeis theater FRI
day and Saturday was the first Of the seasons mus-
gal offerings which interested Ts many society people
the last Of this week is being hailed with Joy by all
music lovers
The Charity Concert course is proving more
numbers Of the course, which are much heralded,
are the operas Monday and Tuesday OF next
week Boxholders for these events are announced
today for the first time The names on the list are
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thomas Kountze. Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Ii Reed Mr.. and Mrs. Louis c. Nash, Mr..
and Mrs. George Brandes, DR.. and Mrs. H. f.
Summers, Mrs. George A. Hoagland, Mrs. 7. l.
and Mrs. Luther L. Kountze, Mr.. and Mrs. Q. c.
Redick, Mr.. and Mrs. John Lee Webster, Mr. and
Mrs. Howard H. Badrige, DR.. and Mrs. B. B, Davis
and Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Crittenden Smith.
If possible the famous stars of opera who will be
here at that time will be the guests of Omaha So
cety people on various occasions Il
Miss Regina Connell is the first OF the seasons
debutanes to announce the date OF her formal party
II will be in the form OF dancing party at the Hotel
Fontenelle on November To- There some other
members of the younger set who will make their
entrance toAsocety at formal party this winter,
but as many more are waving the formality of such
n funrt apt uii hot at hnme he
season and appear in society
Miss Carita O'Bren is the second debutante
whose plans have been made public although her
party precedes that of Miss Connell She will be
presented at tea given by Mrs. f. w. Dixon from
to on The afternoon of Thursday November 49,
Another charming wedding with beautiful and
popular girl Of our city as the bride will take place
this week. Miss Louise Bedwe, who had the honor
of being voted one of the three most beautiful girls
in the state university, when she was student
there will become the bride Of Mr.. Eugene Holland
OF Lincoln Saturday evening. Not only was Miss Bed
we'll beautiful, but she earned the Phi Beta Kappa
key for scholarship, an honor which few attain She
is popular member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority
and affairs have been given for her by members of
the sorority for several weeks. Her attendants will
be her sister, Miss Charlotte Bedwell maid of-honor.
and Miss Marjorie Foote. bridesmaid Mr.. Lawrence
Holland will be his brothers attendant
Several social clubs will resume their meetings
entertain the Original Monday Bridge club The
same day Mrs. Harold Sobotker will entertain the
members of the New Monday Bridge club. The
Original Cooking club will have its next meeting in
two weeks on Wednesday at the home of Mrs. w.
H. Wheeler. n., r.,.
The Amateur Musical club is planning to reor-
ganize. The death of Mrs. Fl. P. Whtmore was a
blow struck at the clubs activity for she was the
moving spirit among them. 1t she. who first
suggested the club and who worked most energet-
ically to keep the interest unAaggng and the mem
bers active little later the members hope to get
together again to resume their interesting work.
The Friday. Bridge CLUB, composed Of members
Of the younger set, is another club which has not
yet begun its seasons pleasure Visitors and we'd
dngs and journeyings have kept them all occupied
until now, when they beginning to think about
resumng their meetings. A charming guest is
coming to visit two members OF the club this week.
Miss Anita Darlington OF Minneapolis is expected
to arrive Wednesday, to spend some time with the
Misses Meliora and Elizabeth Davis The initial
affair OF her visit will be given Wednesday evening
at the +. H. Davis home.
The Misses Mack of Buffalo are two of the most
tisrining and popular guests who have visited
Omah2 for. long time Affairs have been given
every day in their honor, with the large dancing
party at the Metz home Friday evening as climax
10 The weeks gayety Reports say that it was one
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