Omaha daily bee., 1919-08-03

sMOst
Original
MatrOn
What Mrs. Glen Wharton's
Brain Conceives Many
Others Follow.
BY PEGGY NATTINGER

A N ARTIST sat before his
n easel, palette in hand. A few
"A more deft touches to the bril-.
liant canvas before him, and HI
leaned back with smile of sat
isfaction. The late afternoon sun.
stealing through the mullioned VIM
dows caressed the beautiful femin-
inc figure pictured there, and turned
the auburn hair into an aura OF
glory. And, Titan, who had fash
toned the browning glory, was
elected to the hall of fame and the
red-haired woman took her rightful
place in the galleries of the world.
A lovely counterpart of this ia
nous painting dwells in our midst,
for Mrs. Glen Wharton possesses
the particular shade of tresses which
have become so famous-and so
enyied. With her delicate coloring
and statuesque figure she is right
fully considered one of Omaha's
most beautiful young matrons. Her
extremely smart costumes are al
ways designed to enhance her beau
ty and in her gown of peach blow
satin one might surmise that she
was posing in the medieval studio
of the world removed artist, if you
would but wave your wishing wand
and supplant the modern creation
of lace and tulle for the draperies
of Observation-Disclosures lady of long
ago.
More precious than rubies is that
indefineable something known as
individuality" We all seek to at
tain it but like the will O the wisp
it eludes our grasp and we are left,
just everyday mortals. But Mrs.
Wharton is one of the chosen few
who possess this intangible bit of
charm for her extremely original
ways have given her a distinctive
position since young girl As Miss
Ada Kirkendall, she was one of the
most charming of the debutantes.
After the large reception when she
made her formal bow, this pretty
young girl called on the friends who
had attended, reversing the usual
rule 1t was delightful bit of
courtesy which she paid her guests,
and endeared her to them in a very
lasting way.
Cleaning satin and trailing tulle
transformed the society bud into
beautiful bride and the wedding bells
pealed silvery chime of happiness
for two young hearts. AS a 1natron,
Mrs. Wharton has continued her
very unique ways of entertaining,
with a lovely home as most effec-
tive setting for the social affairs.
Shortly after her marriage she was
hostess at an afternoon tea in honor
of her mother, Mrs. F. P. Kirken-
dali. This was lovely tribute to
the mother of the charming bride,
and Mrs. Krkendall's friends who
attended will not soon forget the
delightful affair.
During war days Mrs. Wharton
was one of the most jealous of
workers. An enthusiastic motorist,
her first thought was to give her
car to aiding the men in uniform.
and she Immediately enlisted in the
motor corps. A very attractive fig
ure at the wheel of her car, you
might have seen her any day, rain
or shine, giving Uncle Sans war
riors a little ride or hurrying OH
some errand of mercy. While in
New York City she studied the work
and organization of the motor corps
there, and brought back many prac-
teal innovations for the khaki-clad
drivers who did such valiant service
in Omaha.
Summer seas are calling and
where white sails fash against the
blue Mrs. Wharton will spend the
remainder of the season. An cast
ern trip is usually planned by the
| Whartons during the summer time,
| and the beautiful home is closed un-
til the golden days of autumn bring
| back its charming mistress.