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THE SUXDAT OKUOMAN, PORTLAND, FEBRUARY 20, 1910. a Berlin, where Miss Marshall will study vocal music for a year or more. The woman s Press Club of Oregon tender ed a banquet to Mrs. Marshall and Miss Anne Shannon Monroe, two of the mem bers, on Saturday evening In the ban quet hall of the Young Woman's Chris tian Association building. About twenty-six ladies were present and many witty speeches were made. Miss Mon roe will soon leave for six months In California and the East. Miss Josephine Ellicott left yester day for Bremerton, Wash., where she will spend ten days with her cousins. Dr. and Mrs. Sterne. Vpon the occasion of her 12th birth day, last Wednesday, Miss Daphne Cuddy entertained a number of class mates at the family home in East Gll san street. Many frames were played and There was much music, vocal and instrumental. Dainty refreshments were served. Those present were: Misses Helen Wheeler, Helen Scott, Adria Fletcher, Doris Fletcher, Feme Rader, Clara Pond, Viola Blue, Muriel Haines and Pearl Lavanture. A carnival and miniature horse show, something' new here, was given on Tuesday evening at the Portland Rid ing Academy. Pictures of some of the participants on horseback as well as an account of the event, appear In an other section of The Oregonian today. One- of the most striking costumes was worn by Miss Eva Klernan, who made a handsome Gainsborough picture in black velvet habit, with a great . hat laden with plumes. Miss Frances Jef fery and Miss Mabel Beck appeared as ballet girls, the latter with her mass of auburn hair being chic in black satin Trimmed with scarlet flowers. Miss Helen Doble's decided blonde coloring was shown advantageously in a black and red "Yams, Yama" costume. Mrs. Ilichard Wllmot appeared In a ha6it of a century ago, trailing blue velvet with a high silk hat and a flowing white veil. William Walter and Sydney Lowenberg blossomed forth in feminine garb. Silver cups were given as prizes. Following the masquerade Mr. and Mrs. William Prudhomme entertained the 30 participants at a supper party at their Irving street home. A clipping from the Oakland, Cal., Enquirer of February 8 announces the engagement of Miss Bertha Frances jurgens and James Marshall Steel of Berkeley. Miss Jurgens is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jurgens on Adeline street, Berkeley, and one of the best liked girls in the smart set. Her Sance is a well-known business man of Berkeley and a former resident of Portland. Or. He Is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Steel. No definite date has been set for the wedding. Mr. Steel is a brother of Mrs. Charles E. Warrens and Mrs. James F. Ewing, nf Portland, and Mrs. Walthew, of Se attle. Mr. and Mrs. B. Jseustadter, who have been wintering In Southern California p.nd San Francisco, will return to Port land thla week. While In San Francisco tliey have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. Ne-ustadter, at their apartments at the St. Francis Hotel, and aleo visited Albert R. Langerman. secretary of the nnglo-Ixmdon-Paris National Bank. Mrs. Hugh Hume, who has been 111 for some months, left on Friday eve ning to visit an aunt In Southern Cali fornia. She was accompanied by Mrw Hume as far as Medford. For Mrw and Mrs. Victor Thrane, a comparatively new arrival in Portland, some smart affairs have been given re cently In New Orleans. Mrs. Thrane's former home. Mr. and Mrs. Thrane have spent a portion of each Winter here for some years, having apartments at the Hotel Portland, while they live the remainder of the time in New Or leans. Mr. Thrane built the Black For est Chalet on the Talbot Road last year. Mrs. Thrane Is a strikingly handsome woman, and a daughter of Mrs. James Dixon Lacey, a social light in New Drleans. . Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Olds and Miss Edith Olds left on Sunday on an East ern trip, going first to New York, thence to Boston, Washington and Bal timore, returning via New Orleans and Mexico. Mrs. J. G. Mack entertained at lunch eon Wednesday, asking Mrs. F. O. Downing, Mrs. Oskar Huber, Mrs. W. C. Bristol. Mrs. Walter H. Raymond, Mrs. George Cotner Mason, Mrs. Thomas Brlttain Foster and Mrs. Ben jamin Holman. ' One of the prettiest children's parties of the Winter was given on Monday evening at the Portland Heights Club. The little ones were attired as valen tines In costumes of paper and pre sented a picturesque and varied assem blage. Miss Eva Rlgley and Stanley Bacon had charge of the aA-angements. Mr. Samuel May announces the en gagement of his daughter, EUa Luclle, to Mr. Benjamin Rosenfeld. Miss Dagmar Korell entertained on Friday afternoon. Those accepting hospitality were the Misses Judith S.-ott, Frances Jeffery, Luella Haight, Persia Sargent, Margaret Long, Irene Flynn, Mayme Flynn. Ruby Archam beau, Margaret Giesler, Laura Korell and Mabl Korell. MUSICAL AND SOCIAL. The New England Conservatory Club was entertained by Mrs. James L. Schultz at her home In Irvington last Saturday afternoon. The guest of honor was Mtos Abby Whiteside, who recently returned from IBerlin. Miss Whiteside played several compositions new to Portland. Two num bers from "The Children's Corner," De bussy,, were particularly enjoyed. - Patronesses for the recital of the Enna amateurs: Mrs. W. B. Honey man, Mrs. Philip Wasserman, Mrs. Max Hlrsch, Mrs. J. L. Meier. Mrs. Henry Waldo Coe, Mrs. J. D. Hart. Mrs. F. Rothchlld. Mrs. A. Tilier. Mrs. Fred erick Eggert, Mrs. Slgmund Slchel. Mrs. P. J. Mann, Mrs. Warren E. Thomas, Mrs. Rose Bloch Bauer, Mrs. Ralph Hoyt and Mrs. Ben Selling. Miss Hat tie Wise Is to appear In ths recital, which will be given at Eilers Recital Hall, February 24. Mrs. Kathleen Lawler-Belcher will present Miss Vivian Marshall. Miss Ruby Crichton, Miss Hazel Hardie and Miss Nona Lawler in recital the lat of this month. The Wednesday Afternoon Club will be heard in several numbers. Miss Vi'lan Marshall leaves the first of March for New York, where she will study. Miss Christel Harriett Pratt, a pupil of John Claire Monteith, gave a de lightful musicale at her home in Irving ton last' Tuesday evening. Her rendi tion of a group of German songs was particularly pleasing. Miss Pearl Berde, pianist., assisted by John Claire Monteith, baritone, and J. Ross Fargo, tenor, will give a recital it Chrlstensen's Hall, tomorrow night. EVENTS OF THE WEEK. On Friday evening, February 11. a St. Valentine's party was given by the M. E. G. S.. a' girls' society, at the home of Miss Ruth Young, 701 East Ankeny street. The rooms were deco rated with hearts and pennants. The hostesses were Miss Ruth Young, Miss Adah Young and Mias Bertlce Chan. The features of the evening were the piano playing of Andrew Kan, Jr.; the Blnging of William Lai and the selec tion given by the M. E. G. S. Orchestra. The members of the orchestra are: Miss Ruth Young, cornet; Miss Ada Young, piano; Miss Bertie Chan, guitar; Miss Ida Chan, mandolin, and Miss Fannie Chan, director. Andrew. Kan, Jr.. is a Chinese boy pianist of ability. The prizes of the evening were for guessing the names of the piano selections, and for piercing the center of the heart. The former was. won by Miss Gertrude Tape and Thomas Horm and tlfe latter by Andrew Kan, Jr. Those present were: Edward Kan, Miss Ila Lai, Thomas Kan, Miss Lena Lai, William B. Moy, Miss Gertrude Tape, Thomas Horn, Miss Daisy Luck, William K. Lai, Miss Lydia Robertson, DeWitt Parks. Miss Lilly Chung. Merlin Parks. Miss Ida Chan. Clifford Sifton, Miss Nettie Loy, Edward Lee, Frederick Young, Miss Fannie Chan, Miss- Bertie Chan, Miss Ruth Young. Miss Adah Young and Andrew Kan, Jr. The dramatic recital, given under the auspices of the Young Women's Christian Association, in the Woodmen hall. East Side, on Saturday, was quite a society event. The attendance was large, including many prominent people from both sections of the city. , The se lections from Shakespeare, Including an extract from "King John," and notably the sleep-walking scene from "Mac beth," given by Leotta. (Mrs. Frank Swanton). were rendered in a manner which testified to the high standing Leotta held in Eastern dramatic circles. In the humorous recitations. Mark Twain's "Few Minutes With the Tele phone" and "Entertaining Mother's Guests." the control and expression of her voice were charmingly exhibited. The solo singing of Miss Louise Heilman was greatly admired. Albert 'Creitz and Cyril Manning, boys whose natural talent for music has evidently been developed tinder skillful training, gave great pleas ure by the violin playing of the first and the vocal solos of the latter. The accompanists were Miss M. Smith and Professor F. W. Goodrich, both of whom contributed in no small decree to the pleasure of the evening. The proceeds were in aid of the extension which the Y. W. C. A. has opened on the East Side. Last Tuesday evening, at the resi dence of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Tab ler, 440 East Seventh street; North, the Tuesday Afternoon Club celebrated "Club Day." Once every year the hus bands of the members of the club are Invited to meet with them. On this occasion the following gentlemen were present: Messrs. A. W. Whltmer. Harry L. Vorse. William J. Vincent. George W Tabler. G. I. Stahl. Robert Smith. E. L. Sanborn, Merwin Pugh, E. E. Miller, G. A. Johnson, H. J. Jackson, J. D. Hayes, G. M. Glines, Henry Berger, Jr., G. Anthony Bateson, A. A. Bailey, Dr. L. M. Davis and Dr. William F. Amos. The parlors were artistically decorated with holly, daffodils, and festoons of tiny red hearts. The feature of the evening was five hundred, the prizes being secured by A. A. Bailey. Mrs. H. J. Jackson and Henry Berger, Jr. Elaborate refreshments were served by Miss Claire Oakes and Miss Josephine Miller. During the evening Mrs. Henry Berger, Jr., favored the club with several piano selections, and Miss Blanche Robeson gave two read ings. The next meeting of the club will be held February 22 at the resi dence of Mrs. Merwin Pugh, 936 East Everett. The New York State Society of Oregon held a celebration of the 101st anniver sary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln last Saturday evening, at the Oddfellows hall. East Sixth and East Alder streets. The rostrum was decorated with American flags. The following was the programme of the-evening: Choral number, "Wreath Ye the Steps to Great Allah's Throne" (Schumann), Mme. d'Aurias' Saturday Singing of Schumann - Heirak Is Said to Have Improved Competent Critics Declare Great Prima Donna Is in Better Voice Today Than at Any Time in Past. I ' y -i.' ' ' t 1 4rO , - - t ? I' V X X X 2 MADAMK SCHIMS-HEIK. I '. ! CHU1IANX-HEINK has gained some new quality of voice and heart since Blie returned to America from Europe, an Indes cribable something that adds tremen dously to the total effect of her personal magnetism," said Frits. Krels ler, the famous violinist, recently to a well-known Portland musician. "This new quality Is too baffling for me to explain very definitely. It Is something mystifying, elusive. that belongs, as It were, to the deeps of hu man nature. But I Imagine It has come into existence from her study of Electra, StrauBS remarkable new op era that Schumann Heink helped to pro duce over in Germany. Strauss, you know, selected Schumann-Helnk to cre ate the role of Clytemnestra, saying that the success of the whole opera hinged on that one character entrusted to Schumann-Helnk. One thing Is car. "S Kelser's Neckwear. Centemerl Kld Gloves. La Tooca Corsets. F. P. 0UNG ZOO Morrison St., Corbett Bldg. THE QUALITY SHOP. New Kid Gloves $1.00 to $4.00. Every pair fitted and fully guaranteed. New Neckwear Embroidered collars and pretty jabots are the correct thing. Tailored stocks and assorted bows 25c to $12.00. Umbrella Sale Every umbrella in the house greatly reduced. $1.50 men's or women's, 98c; $3.50 men's or women's. $2.48; $5.00 men's or women's, $4.25. Not one has escaped. New Embroideries At Special Price. All of our new embroideries at special prices. They are a hand some lot Cambric, Swiss, Nain sook and Convent. Sets and All overs to match. You should see them, the prices will do the rest. New Laces Cluny Sets, Point Venise Sets, Edges, Bands and Allovers to match, Black Silk Sets, Irish and Mechlin Sets. Afternoon Club; piano solo. Miss Ger trude .Frutter; vocal solo, "Vllia" ("Merry Widow"), Miss Ila Davis; violin solo (se lected). Miss Modesta Morgenson; read ing. "The Millinery Bill" and "The Young Men Waited," Mrs. William Ras mus; vocal solo, "Flower Rain," Miss Suza Jones; address. Rev. H. R. Talbot; vocal solo, Mme. Suzanne V. d'Auria. After the programme there was a roll call of counties, and individuals respond ed from nearly every county in the state. The society then adjourned to the ban quet hall. where refreshments were served, after which cards were indulged in. A large number of former New York ers Joined the society during the even ing. The next meeting will be on the evening of March 8, at the residence of Judge D. J. Haynes, 5674 Glisan street. . Mr. Theodore and Miss Marguerite Politzsch entertained with a Valentine party at their Irvington home, inviting 35 of their friends. Oregon grape, aza leas, red hearts and pennants were used with charming effect to decorate the rooms. Hearts was played and those receiving prizes were Misses Marion Martin. Leila McCarver, Ida Mc Danlel and Messrs. Alfred Freiwald, Joe Peters and Wellington Langguth. Refreshments were served in the form of hearts and cupids. Mr. and Miss Politzsch's guests were Misses Gene vieve Coffin, Leila McCarver, Florence Curran, Naomi Beckwith, Dorothy Bartli, Annie Credwyn Evans, Orvilla Beckwith,' Marion Martin, Adrienne McDaniel, Olga Splud, Emma Sorenson, Ida McDaniel, Alma Enke. Marguerite Politzsch and Messrs. Alfred Freiwald, Chester Hughes, Edward Jackson. Wal- tain," concluded Kreisler, "that she Is singing better now than ever before in her life." And that is exactly what everybody else is talking about from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Schumann-Heinle's voice is now more inspiring, more thrilling In Its wonderful, surging, organ-like tones, more Impassioned and heart searching than ever before. This ex plains why Europe went wild over her last Winter; why she was able to move a vast audience of 15.000 from laughter to tears In New York; why she has been breaking -all records in the way of attendance and receipts at Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco and a host of other cities, both foreign and Ameri can. Schumann-Heink's Portland concert will take place next Wednesday, Feb ruary 23, at the Armory, under the di rection of Lois Steers-Wynn Coman. A programme of unusual interest, most la-lsh In the number of big operatic arias, will then be presented. MAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED WEAR SILVERFIELD FURS. MERIT MADE THEM FAMOUS. of the Winter Stock Offered Final. For Monday and Tuesday Only For These Two Days We Offer All Our Finest Winter Gar ments, Values Up to $125.00 ...... r We ask your inspection of the daily arrivals of Spring Suits, Dresses and Lingerie Waists. New Arrivals in Spring Millinery A large assortment of jaunty Street Hats, suitable for early Spring wear; Gage and Fisk creations in black and all the popular shades. Great Bargains in Silverfield Furs Odds and ends in Ladies' Fur Neckpieces, Coats, Stoles, etc., at prices never before offered to Portland public, at reduction less than half price. TAKE ADVANTAGE AS THERE IS AMPLE TIME YET TO WEAR FURS demar Splud, Albert Hanson, George Mettler, Joe Peters, Wellington Lang guth, Joe Donnerbersr, William McAllen, Ed Loescher, Theodore Politzsch, Clar ence Broughton, Esper Hanson. Ben Kisky. Rev. Mr. Tamerlane, Oscor Splud. Mr. and Mrs. R. Palitzsch assisted the youngr host and hostess. A unique and pretty valentine party was given Saturday for Frances E. Fisher and her little friends in Irvington, at the residence of Mrs. C. F. Fisher. The house was decorated with festoons of cedar smllax and tiny red- hearts, the effect being unusually pretty. Red carnations were used profusely on the tables from which the refreshments were served. Mrs. Fisher was assisted by Misses Mary Woodward, Alma Brough ton and Anna Munley. The winners of the various games were given tiny bells, and the one receiving the most bells were rewarded with a copy of Riley's poems. A miniature postoffjee was thoroughly enjoyed by the little folks, each one re ceiving valentines, comic and pretty. Those present were: Ruth Hall, Vir ginia Broughton, Anna Munley, Irene Barns, Mary Woodward, Leola Brough ton, Clifford Brasfield, Florence Hartman, Eleanor Woodward, Alma Broughton, Robert Brasfield, Morse Riddel, Helen Oibbs. Doris Streeter. Elizabeth Wood ward. Dorothy Scott. Edith Knapp. Alice Bowman, Marion Bowman, Duane Shields, Harrison Fisher, Reta Chamberlain, Frances Fisher and Brutner Chamberlain. The Monday History Club met on February 14 with Mesdames M. M. and Frank Grant. Notwithstanding the in clement weather, there was a large at tendance of the membership, and three visitors were present. The latter were Mrs. Holmes, of Wallowa, Mrs. Leon Recently Arrived From Paris It affords us great pleasure to announce to the ladies of Port land that we have opened a first-class ladles' tailoring estab lishment in this city and would like to have the ladles call and see our work. We fully guar antee superior quality, correct style, artistic workmanship and perfect fit at the most reasonable prices. ' E. NICOLINI Parisian Ladies' Tailor Corner Park and Clay Sts. " Phone Marshall 1299. rri ii-m n ii mill -ii AND FLORAL DESIGNS CLARKE BROS., FLORISTS 287 Morrison St. IS I RffliAMKIM irtii m WE ANNOUNCE THE CI of High Grade Ladies' Suits and Dresses. Never Before Have We Such Unparalleled Values on Dependable Merchandise ard, and Mrs. Kingsley. After roll call, responded ' to by quotations from Dante, Mrs. Tipton gave an extensive review of "Last Days of Pompeii." She was followed by Mrs. Keinath with a paper on "New Mexico." The other number on the programme. "Italy's Progress in Music," by Mrs. P. W. Lew is, will be given at the home of Mrs. Bennett, February 28. The hostesses served dainty refreshments, and pre sented valentines. ... The Bible research class of the Ken ilworth Presbyterian church was en tertained on Monday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Rein hard. 800 East Thirtieth street, twenty six young people being present. There were present, beside the host and hos tess: Jennie Hausken, Ernestine Shell enberger. Marie Field, Inez Her. Viola Day, Flora Hilliard, Lilly Seachrest. Frances Robinson, Cora Stump. Mary Davles. Ada Robinson. Carrie Mattoon. Mrs. Ollne ThornhiH. Mrs. Ethel Field, Mrs. H. S. 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A valentine party was given by the Alpha Delta Club on Friday evening, February 11. Games were played, and later light refreshments were served. Those present were: Misses Hulda Skans, Frankie Thompson, Min nie Johnson, Gladys Connolly, Lena Pierson, Clara Ritter, Mabel Blake, Marcelle Boulanger. Ellen Johnson, Agnes Mayers. Agnes Odeen, Bonnylin Nelson, Rose Wing and Pearl Chandler; Messrs. Rex Lambert. Arthur Hadeen, Edward Pearson, John Hamilton. Earl Lambert. Charles Kaufman. Lee Shind ler. Charles Gray. Henry Odeen, Arthur Pearson, Max Boulanger. James Ware ham, Fred Siegenthaler, Halsey Pier son. A large crowd was In attendance Tuesday evening when Lincoln-Garfield Post. G. A. R-, entertained Lincoln-Garfield Corps. W. R. C, at their headquar ters. Second and Morrison streets. 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Sixteen guests were present. Misses Archambeau and Broughton gave a dinner party last Monday even ing at the home of Miss Archambeau, at East' Third and Multnomah streets Covers were laid for 12 and the table. (Concluded on Papr !V) BUY Are the Best CO. Oregon THE BEST