Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-12-10
Council Bluffs
Social Notes


!, H. Cole, the president, presiding.
On account of the absence of the
chairman from the city, the report OF
the domestic science course was car
RED over to the next meeting.
The W. {. A. held its December
meeting at the home of Mrs. J. P.
Hess, Monday afternoon. Various
matters OF routine business were
transacted and social hour was en-
joyed. Refreshments were served by
the committee.
Monday evening Mr.. Joseph V,
Dickerson and Miss Adeline Wadum
were united in marriage at the home
of the bride, 1919 Avenue B, by Rev.
Henry belong.
Mrs. Arthur Hoffmayer entertained
tlte South First Street Chapter of St.
Paul's Guild Monday afternoon. A
business session occupied the earlier
part OF the afternoon, after which
social hour was enjoyed. Refresh
ments were served by the hostess.
A delightful chldren's party was
given by Mrs. J. 6. Wadsworth on
Monday in honor OF the sixth birth
- day of her daughter, Dorothy. Kin
dergarten games and other appropri-
. ate amusements furnished the after
Moons entertainment, which was di-
rected by Miss Davenport, assisted by
Mary Wallace, Georgene Ferguson
and Katherine Beardsley. The chill
dren were seated at one large table
and FIVE smaller ones, which were dec
GRATED with Richmond roses. The
boys places we're marked with bon
bonieres in the shape of red sleds,
while the girls had little flower pots
with sprig of holly. The favors
were miniature candelabra and chat
ing dishes Of pewter for the girls and
mail boxes and singing tops for the
boys. As the children left for home
each was presented with Christmas
stocking filled with little toys,
Tuesday afternoon the Ideal club
met at the home of Mrs. B. S. Terwi-
Tiger. The program opened with a
discussion of current events, led by
Mrs. A. C. Brown. The remainder OF
the afternoon was devoted to the
study of Bulgaria. The government,
its handicrafts and the rapid growth
of its commerce was ably discussed by
Mrs. ]. NJ Oursler. Mrs. Willard F.
Rohrer told of the national orthodox
church. A very interesting article,
, Bulgaria the Peasant State" from
the National Geographic Magazine,
was read by Mrs. Fred Johnson.
Next Tuesday afternoon the club will
take up the study of Siberia.
The Fl. {. l.. club was entertained
Tuesday by Mrs. r. H. Huntington of
Oakland avenue. AT 900" Mrs. A. J..
Gregg won the prize for high score,
and Mrs. |. W. Pence the ''cut for
all" The, members have decided to
hold no more meetings until January
2, when Mrs. G. R. Jones will be
hostess.
Tuesday evening the study depart
ment of t c Catholic Woman's league
met at the public library. The topic,
Church History" which was taken
up at the last meeting, was continued
by Miss Mary O'Neil in an exceed
ingy interesting and comprehensive
paper on the subject. All took part in
the general discussion which followed.
Current Events" was the topic of
very interesting paper by Miss Mar
garet Keeline. The next meeting will
be held at the library January 2, the
members considering 1t inadvisable to
hold meetings during the holiday sea-
son..
Mrs. J. J. Leuth, who has been
guest OF the J. X. club on several,
occasions, gave the members COM
plimentary party Wednesday after
noon. She, had as her guests in ad-
dition to the club members, Mrs.
Ernest Nichols, Mrs. Harry Berthols
and Mrs. Z. J. Stevens. The after
noon was spent in playing $780," Mrs.
William Seymour winning the prize
for high score. The consolation prize
was won by Mrs. J. G. Williams and
the "cut-for-all" BY Mrs. Ross Trot-
ter. The hostess, assisted by Mrs.
Stevens and Mrs. Berthols, served
tWo-course luncheon. Mrs. J. w.
Schill will entertain the club De-
ccmber 20.
Wednesday evening Mr.. and Mrs.
Elery Coburn had as guests at all
oyster supper Mr.. and Mrs. James
Clark, Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Sawyer
and family, Mr.. w. O. Coburn and
Mr., J. S. Coburn, all of Silver City.
Tuesday evening Miss Cora Gretzer
entertained the teachers of the Harri-
son street school at dinner. The
evening was spent with games and
music.
Mrs. |. N. Flickinger was hostess to
the Book Lovers Wednesday after
noon. The study of Victor Hugo's
Les Miserables' was begun, Mrs. D.
w. Otis telling of the bishop of D.
and his charities, his influence upon
Jean Vatican of Jean Vatican as man
ufacturer aud mayor and of the be-
friending of Famine. Mrs. F. T. True
gave tho selected topic for the day,
practical and instructive talk along
the line of municipal government.
Next Wednesday afternoon the club
will meet again with Mrs. Flickinger
The Flower mission is offering
twelve dolls for sale at the Everett
building as means of raising money
for the annual Christmas tree given
for the poor children of the city.
Cakes and pies are also on sale.
Mrs. Wood Allen entertained the
Atlas club Tuesday afternoon Mrs.
C. D. Parmelee led the discussion Of
current events. The history of the
city OF Jerusalem, with all its associ-
atoms, and vivid description of the
city itself was given by Mrs. J. T.
Hamilton. A social session is sched-
uled for January and no further
meeting will be held until that time "