Omaha daily bee., 1916-07-02

Merritt, who LETT at z o'clock Tues
day morning to report for duty at
Des Moines. In his honor, the deco
rations were all American flags and
during the evening Mr.. George
Wright, on behalf OF the Porcupine
club, presented Dr.. Merritt with a
handsome watch. Dancing was en-
joyed until late hour and a buffet
supper was served.
The Neighborly club held their
usual meeting at the home OF Mrs
7. M. Dollarhide in Hazel Dell. The
house was beautifully decorated with
garden flowers. The day was spent
with kensington work and music was
also enjoyed. The club prize was
won by Mrs. A. Roger. Luncheon
was served by the hostess, assisted by
Mrs. Ivan Ables, Mr.. Frank Dingman
and Miss Irma Magness. Twenty
guests were present. The next meet
ing will be held July 6 at the home
of Mrs. George Osborn,
Mrs. A. D. Laustrup gave a most
delightful party to about thirty chill
dren and a few favored grownups
on Wednesday afternoon in honor OF
the birthdays OF her 6-year-old daugh-
ter and 7-ycar old nephew, who cele-
brate on days not far apart. Various
games were enjoyed and picnic
luncheon served on the lawn met
with high favor. Mrs. Laustrup was
assisted in entertaining by Mrs. v.
P. Laustrup and Mrs. Fred Hamil-
ton. In an attempt to pin the tail
on the donkey, Charles Chapman
proved most successful and was
awarded the first prize. Harold
Throop won the second prize and
Adeline Morse the third. In a post
card contest Ralph Throop won the
first prize.
The L. T. club was entertained at
a 1880 luncheon Wednesday after
noon at the home Of Mrs. c. S. Kyn-
EFT. In addition to the members two
guests were present. The afternoon
was spent with kensington work.
Thursday afternoon Mrs. c. c. Nor
gard entertained the members of the
club, the party being planned as
farewell for her daughter, Mrs. Roy
Smith, who leaves Saturday for her
home in New York, and Mrs. J. F.
Spare, president Of the club, who
leaves the same day to spend the sum-
mer with relatives in the west.
Mr.. and Mrs. Millard F. Rohrer
entertained fifteen guests at dinner
at the boat club on Wednesday even.
ing, the occasion being reunion OF
Council Bluffs people who spent the
summer of 1914 at Lake Osakis, MINI,
A pretty wedding took place Wed
nesday evening at 8 o'clock at the
home of Mrs, Henry Stirtz, 208 Lin
coin avenue, when her daughter, Miss
Emma Stirtz, was married to Mr..
Arthur w. Lorenz. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. H. o. Lorenz,
uncle of the groom. Only the rela-
tives and few intimate friends were
present. The house was attractlvely
decorated for the occasion, the
bridal party standing in front OF
screen of palms and roses, yellow,
pink and white being used. Preceding
the ceremony Miss Bernice Lehman
of Des MONIES sang II Love You"
and after the ceremony sang, 20, Per
feet Love-" The wedding march was
played as = piano duet by Miss Daisy
Langhorst OF Elmwood, Neb, and a
niece of the bride, Miss Marie Lor-
enz, also OF Elmwood. The ring was
carried in a basket by Miss Dorothy
Stirtz, niece of the bride, in fluffy
pink gown. Miss Ella Stritz, sister of
the bride, was maid of honor and
wore a becoming gown Of pale vel
low Georgette crepe over taffeta and
carried pink roses. Mr.. Frank Lor-
enz OF Elmwood. Neb.. was best man:
The bride wore dainty gown OF
white crepe over taffeta, with pearl
trimmings. She wore long tulle
veil becomingly arranged in cap form
and carried shower bouquet Of
brides roses. Following the cere-
mony 4 three-course wedding supper
was served in the dining room. As
sisting in the dining room were Cath
crime Lorenz and Theresa Stirtz,
nieces Of the bride, and Mildred Lor-
enz, Marie Winter and Ada Banker,
cousins OF the groom, and Mrs. D. J.
Stirtz, sister Of the bride, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lorenz left on late train for
a short wedding trip. refusing to make
known their destination. They will
be at home to their friends after July
IS at 208 Lincoln avenue. The brides
going-away gown was a suit Of taffeta
In one OF the new shades OF blue and
her hat was white with pink wings,
Mr.. Lorenz Is with the Cudahy COM
pany in Omaha.
The Misses Magdalene and Martha
Emig entertained prettily Wednesday
evening in honor Of Miss Irene Coun-
tryman, whose marriage to their
brother, Leo Emig, is to take place in
July. The guests were a few init
mate friends Of the guest of honor,
fourteen being present. Miss Coun-
i