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ipwpi? 1 1 THE MOKNLNG OEEGONIAN, FRIDAY, MAY 25, 1900. IN QUEEN'S HONOR Brilliant Banquet by British Benevolent Society. MANY PROMINENT ORATORS SPOKE Victoria's ElgUty-FIrnt Birthday Celebrated "With, a Great OHt- burst of PatrlotlBBi. effect In solidifying and -wiping out dlf- j tlon as to -whether they were on the ferences In the British Empire as did the ! soil of Great Britain or of the United Spanish "War lnAmerlca. When he fin- States 6f America. Judge Fenton prophe Ished he was given a great ovation, every- i sled Portland to be one of the great body rising and drinking to his health and shouting his name, ' Llestcnant Wood Scores. Lieutenant A. N. "Wood, of the Navy, who responded to the navy feature of the toast, also struck the popular key. In his cities of the country, and to be bound to control the vast trade -with the Orient. H. D. Lonsdale's tenor voice was heard with good effect in the song. The Sol diers of the Queen," and sang for an encore "Tommy Atkins," in both of which address he claimed for the navy the cred- ' the banqueters joined in the chorus with it of pioneering the cordiality now ex isting between the armed powers of the two nations, and spoke of the joint bom bardment of Chinese forts by British and American warships. Captain Mahan's writings, which were virtually chronicles of the English Navy, and other tenden- great enthusiasm. Toastmaster Macmas- ter. -as soon as the cheering ceased, paid a high tribute to The Oregonlan, terming it the best-edited dally In the United States. He comp.imented the journal highly, thanked it for the manner of Its treating the South African war news and : At 11 o'clock. Chairman MacMaster rang ho bell that silenced the clatter of the list dlshe, and put the ears of the ban- iietcrs at attention. He flrst read letters ft regret from H. "W. Scott and Mayor 3i.orej. and a message of sympathy from the assembled British citizens of Astoria. Fin a brief address he requested the Ameri cans- at the table not to consider the Brit ish citizens overenthuslastlc. In view of the fact that they had helped the Ameri cans celebrate the victory of Santiago. "You will hear the lion roar tonight," he concluded. He then proposed the toast "The Queen," after which the banqueters joined heartily in the song, "God Save the Queen." The decorations far exceeded In magnifi cence and beauty anything that has ever been attempted in Portland before. "The guests on entering the dining-room seemed to be transported as If by a magic carpet into fairyland. Everywhere were blended the Union Jack and the Stars and Stripes, while the walls were completely hidden by streamers and flags, and only here and there could the gleam ing linen on the tables be seen under the profusion of flowers and greenery that was heaped upon them. Three long tables, running the length of the room, were flanked by a fourth at the east end. Over this the words "God Save the Queen" shone out In tiny colored elec tric lights from a heavy frame of cedar sprays. At Intervals of a few feet on every table were clusters of small American and Eng lish flags, and a colored electric light half concealed by vanlla leaves glowed in the center of each. Over these were arclies of evergreen, each bearing clusters of larger flags gathered around larger lights, while from the electroliers still more imposing flags depended, the bright lights glinting on their silken folds, which diffused It softly throughout the room. Here and there were scattered pretty candlesticks, each with a brlght-hued shade, which threw the light on the plates of the ban queters. Sprays of lld gooseberry were scattered about each table with a curious ly beautiful effect, and great bouquets of magnificent carnations, Easter lilies, Canterbury bells and roses in large vases were in front of every plate. The mantels were literally burled under masses of handsome sword fern Inter spersed with Canterbury bells and many varieties of wild and cultivated flowers. Around the head of each of the many columns was draped a great American flag, and the red, white and blue was prominent everywhere among the Union Jack and the many British banners that were festooned from the ceiling and stood in relief from the walls. From the side board the white blossoms of the Canter bury bells shone forth from banks of greener- In fact, the dining-room had been completely converted Into a bower of beauty, and as the dinner progressed the eyes of the banqueters wandered constant ly around the room. In a bewildered at tempt to take It all In. Manager Bowers, of the Portland, has been responsible for many fine banquets and rich decorations, but last night he laid all previous work In tho shade. If Queen Victoria could have been con nected by long-distance telephone with the Hotel Portland last night, her warm old heart would have beaten more warmly in , sympathy with the far-away yet enthusi astically loyal subject? of her realm who met there to celebrate- her Slst birthday. It was the banquet of the British Be nevolent Society, affd never was a more brilliant nor a more patriotic affair given in Portland. From the time when Chair man MacMaster called the meeting to or der till the last &ong died away In the handsomely decorated dining-room, patri otism and loyalty went wild. The great success which has lately crowned British arms in South Africa was the theme on which the speakers bullded their ora tions, and their words set their hearers on fire. The address of Judge Williams was cheered to the echo, and the audience joined In British and American airs with equal energy and enthusiasm. Never in the history of Portland have the subjects of one groat nation and the citizens of another met on such cordial terms of brotherhood and good-fellowshlp. and never has the scream of the American eagle sounded In buch perfect accord with the triumphant roar of the victorious British lion. Jnmcs I.nldln-vr. Toastmaster Macmasters introduced H. B. M. Consul. James Laldlaw, to speak to the toast. "The President of the United States." This balanced the toast to the Queen preceding, and. coming from an officer of the British Empire, was regarded as a very delicate compliment. Mr. Lald law reviewed the progress made by the Anglo-Saxon people during the past cent ury, and attributed much of it to the wis dom and statesmanlike qualities of the Presidents of the United States. Refer ring to the work done by President "Wash ington over 100 years ago, he said few dreamed then of the splendid progress since made by the great Republic This J progress was still in course, and It was drawing closer and closer the relation ship of the people acknowledged by the world to be one In principle and methods of government. Concluding. Mr. Laldlaw said: "Thev are drawn tcgether by the ties of blood and fellowship and peace, and most of all by mutual Interests, and the day will come when the Stars and Stripes and the Union Jack will float to gether, an emblem of equal rights, polit ical rights and freedom." At the close there were prolonged cheers for President McKlnley, Immediately fol lowing which the "Star-Spangled Ban ner" was ?ung by Lauren Pease, the ban queters joining In the chorus. Everybody stood respectfully and sung with great enthusiasm. Dr. Bell's Addrcns. Dr. J. F. Bell was Introduced by the toastmaster to respond to the toast, "The Armies and Navies of the United States and the British Empire." Dr. Bell dwelt upon the patriotic disposition of the Anglo-Saxon people, and thought them in clined to celebrate more In times of peace than in war. The past year and over had much for their attention. He closed with reference to South Africa. When he sug gested that in the early days of this war there were doubts as to u'timate success, loud cries of "No. no," came from every quarter. Captain LnitKfltt'n Trlnrupli. Captain C. W. Langtltt made the clean est, strongest hits of the evening In the unassuming address delivered as a maid en effort In response. He Teview-ed the long history of the British army, extend ing back almost beyond the chronicles of historians, and the zeal with which suc ceeding generations supported its name. But he said the Anglo-Saxons on this side of the water were not afraid of compari sons, which drew applause. When the Captain referred to the dominions on which the sun never set occupied by the British, and the American army occupy ing most of what was left, there was a veritable explosion and prolonged -shouts and cheers. Again the houe came down whon he said, except for each other, either could whip the world, and yells and cheei-s were hard to subdue. Amer icans celebrated Santiago and Manila, be ing aided by Englishmen all over thr country and now the compliment was be ing returned. The Captain referred tc the South African wac as having the same cles towards fellowship in tho navy. If "en proposed a toast, to be responded to direct descent could not be claimed from b' Ernest Bross. as a representative of Nelson ?nd Rodney, the title of being coJ-. the absent editor, Mr. Scott, lateral kinsmen could not be denied. Ev- i The toast, "The British Benevolent So erywhere the Lieutenant was loudly ap- ciety," was proposed by Rev. J. E. Slmp plauded and received an ovation at the son ln a speech in which he warmly close. praised the work of this charitable or- Jndpre "William Address. ! ganlzatlon. It was responded to by J. C. W. K. Scott was finely applauded for Robinson, whose remarks were humorous singing "There's a Land," and responded ' bu to tn& point, and elicited enthusiastic to the encore. Judge G. H. Williams i applause. w was the speaker of the evening, and dem- i Stewart Allen read a stirring original onstrated a remarkable Influence over tho jolly banqueters. Toastmaster Macmas- LAID THE CORNER-STONE IMPRESSIVE CEREMONY AT GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL. Grand Lodge of Masons TTas Charge BIsbop Morris Tells of the Humble Be-flaulne- Most Worshipful John -MJlton Hodson. floor of the Lewis Memorial, where seats j dery. No. 1. Knights Templar; Masonic had been provided and the ceremonies were to take place. The choir, under di rection of T. M. Lighter, ledlnging the processional, being followed by Bishop Morris and all the Episcopal clergy of Portland and adjacent districts. Grand Master Hodson. with the officers of the Grand Lodge, came next, escorted by Ore gon Commandery. No. 1. Knights Tem plar. A delegation of Red Men, under direction of Grand Sachem Langworthy, wearing the regalia of the order, came next. The board of trustees of the Good Samaritan Hospital were next in order, those present besides the bishop being Rev. J. E. Simpson, L. B. Cox. Rev. W. T DawaII T f?AVa "E 7ler n-Fii-1 Tlf grand master 01 tne masons 01 ureBon, , s R josephL The ladles' aid committee, yesterday placed the corner-stone of tho . ot wnich jjrs. C. H. Lewis is president; x.cw Good Samaritan Hospital In position. Mrs G Barker, flrst vice-presidont, All the solemnity of the. Masonic ritual arid Mrs. Walter Honeyman. second vlce5 marked the ceremony, Rt. Rev. Bishop president: Mrs. Bell Sellwood, secretary. R Wlstar Morris, blessed the lnstltU- anu iiss .iay nomsraun. treasurer, ioi directory for 1S0O; "Spirit of Missions," for Mar. 1S00: "Oretron Churchman" of May. 1900; "Oregon Sunday School Tid ings" for May, 1900; "The Pacific Church man"; Journal of Oregon diocesan conven tion for 1S99; catalogues of St. Helen's Western. He comas from the local freight l office, of the O. R. & N. John B Evans, whom Mr. Hannum succeeds, will servo as freight clerk on the Initial trip of tho Nome City. He will leave the vessel at St. Michael and join the argonauts at Cape Nome. Mr. Evans was with the Rio- Hall and Bishop Scott Academy for 1S; J Grande Western 2" years, and. prior to ter's Introduction spoke for hire the warm est friendship among Britalns, as well as Americans, and the Judge's address cer tainly sealed the statement. He said ln part: "Once upon a time, it is said that all tho animals of the earth gathered in conven. poem, which aroused a burst of applause. ' Mr. Lltvyd's Address. The Rev. Mr. Llwyd, of Seattle, was called upon by tho toastmaster. and re sponded with one of the speeches of the evening. He spoke of tho civilization and Chrlstlanization of the British flag at the tlon. and the GodspeeU and good will of the large crowd assembled encouraged the management tq belfeve that in Its larger and greater sphere the Good Sa maritan Hospital would more thart main tain the favored position of the past. A lowed the rustees. and were accompanied by the Order of the Eastern Star, which attended in a body. The medical staff of the hospital, consisting of Drs. Curtis C. Strong. W. H. Saylor. A. C. Panton. G F. Wilson. Richard Nunn, A. E. Mackay, H. C. Wilson. A. J. Glesy. S. E. Joseph. processional and the recessional hymns. and brief addresses were delivered by Bishop JCorrfs and Rev. J- P- D. Llwyd, of Seattle. A touch of the brilliant was given by the presence of a large num ber of Knights Templar in full uniform. Othprwlse. the statlv robes of the clenrv expense of the British blood which ' and the gray uniforms of 'the Bishop Scott large choir of men and boys sang the I w. L. Wood and E. L. Parker, came in a body, where tholr members were not represented in some of the preceding or ganizations. On the streets, besides the general throng, were the Bishop Scott Academy cadets and teachers, St. Helen's Hall teachers and scholars, numerous Masons, with their white aprons, and representa. revised constitution of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, jurisdiction of Ore gon; portrait of C. H. Lewis, with sketch of his life in The Oregonlan of January 5, 1SS7; The Oregonlan of May 23 and 24. and Evening Telegram of May 23; pro ceedings of organization of Oregon Histor ical Society and of first annual meeting; proceedings of corner-stone laying of May 14. 1874. taken from Dally. Oregonlan of May 15. 1874; programme and invitations for present exercises: programme for nurses' graduating exercises of May 22, 1900; list of members of ladles' aid com mittee; list of nurses now In the Hos pital, telegram of regret and greeting from Grand Lodge, Independent Order ot Odd Fellows: letter of regret from Court Webfoot, No. 4. Foresters of America: 50-cent piece mifd in 1900, and Second Oregon Volunteer notxvenlr button. Rev. J. E. Simpson offered the Invoca tion in his capacity of chaplain of the hospital. In which he earnestly called upon the Deity to prosper and bless the hospital ln the future. Laying of the corner-stone was according to the Ma sonic ritual. Past Grand Master More land stepped up to Grand Master Hodson and presented the level and square, with which the Grand Master carefully ascer tained if the stone was true. The small that time, was in. the service of the O. R. & N. for four years in the local freight office. pBBaaaainilaa,ia"M,aaa"ianaBBaaia"a"iaMaaia Railroad Notes. The death In Boston, Monday, of Henry G. Nichols, general counsel of the Oregon, Short Line, Is announced. Mr. Nichols drew up the plan ot reorganization of the Short Line, and had a large share In financiering that company. At Salt Lake, In January. 1S97. Mr. Nichols bid in the property three times In one day. After the reorganization he was elected a di rector and appointed general counsel. An elegant photograph of the Northern Pacific's North Coast Limited was placed In tho window of the ticket office of that company yesterday. It Is 6 feet long and 3 feet wide. It shows the train under full speed, just outside of Portland, oppo site St. Johns. It is doubtful whether a more perfect picture of its kind was ever photographed, as It Is a difficult matter to "take" a train in motion. A. D. Charl ton says that the company will probably havo a large number of copies made. The Union Pacific announces a series or homeseekers excursions from Missouri River points. These will take place on the first and third Tuesdays of each, month, until the end of the year. In this section the excursions will extend to all points on the Oregon Short Line and all points on the O. R. & N., east of and In cluding Spokane. THE FASTEST TIME. The fastest time from the Pacific Coast to Chicago Is 70"-i hours. This time is mada only by the O. R. & N. Co.'s trains, tha "Chicago-Portland Special" and the "At lantic Express." These two trains, one leaving ln the morning and the other In the evening, are equipped with all the new safety devices, and are steam-heated and gas-lighted throughout. Another train, the "Spokane Flyer," leaving Port land at 6 P. M.. carries through equip ment for the East via Spokane and tha Great Northern. Th!s train will land you ln St. Paul In 65 hours, or hours ahead of any other train. Ticket office, SO Third street, corner Oak. Tou can't help liking them, they are so very small and their action Is so -perfect. Only one pill a dose. Carter's Little Liver Pills. Try them. HOW GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL WILL LOOK WHEN COMPLETED. tlon to determine which one of them should be king, and the unanimous voice of the convention was for the lion; since which time he has reigned over forest and field, and no auestlon is there to his sway. Looking around for some posses sions which he might govern, he placed himself upon the meteor flag of England, and Is now accepted as the representative of British power In all parts of the world. When his majesty became naturalized in Great Britain, he adopted civilization and Christianity as tho weapons of his war fare, and with these he has conquered the wilderness and the waste places, and reigned over them with all his natlvo strength and powers, but with a heart like the heart of the good woman whose birthday wc celebrate here this evening. "Powerful as he is. he does not provoke hostility for the sake of war or self-aggrandizement, but he will not allow his tail tb be twisted, and is every ready to fignt for the integrity of his empire and the protection of his subjects wherever they may be. Continental Europe Is burning with Jealousy at the British lion as it sees the expansion of his power and Influence, but the roar Of this lion through his runs at Trafalgar and Waterloo is still ringing ln their ears with a quieting and restraining effect. "Modesty Is not a characteristic of the British Hon. When he takes anything which be thinks he has a right to have, he takes It openly and forcefully, and does not sneak around under false pretenses ii steal his neighbor's territory like the great Russian bear. I look upon the Rus sian bear as tho most heartless and unsa lable robber of modern times. Friend ing to act In the Interests of peae, he called a convention to consider the dis armament of the nations, while he wa" ser.dint his soldiers and warships to ub Jugate those countries within the reach of his power. Ju0e Williams said the time might come when the Anglo-Saxon would te called upon to restrain this grasping n-fluer.ee- of the North. He denied that the British lion exercised the disposition for Imperial dominion for other than a desire to see proper rights bestowed nva equal administration of the law. Com ing to the Boer controversy, he said It was clear to every impartial student that m the name of liberty the two South Afri can republics were trying to upnoia a system of oppression and lnjuatire. If It were otherwise, the sympathies of this country would not be against them: noi would England be fighting there tcday. All of Judge Williams' address was eque' ly pointed and ringing in Its tone. I"ho applause to his sentiments was tremend ous. He was the flrst speaker .o com mand impressive stillness, nd ne hid attention ln a vice-like grasp that o.Vy relaxed for outbursts of applause. His ovation at the close was cordial and re spect fuL Portland. George Taylor proposed the toast "The City of Portland," to which he responded In a humorous address. He reminded those at the banquet of the magnificent city we live ln. and then proceeded to give his version of the oestowlng of the name upon It. "Long, long ago," he said, "when Portland had not its ex tensive docks and the Front-street rail way, Billy Mead and Bishop Morris sat upon the river bank, with their feet dangling in the cool liquid of the Wil lamette, and sought a name for the com ing metropolis. The bishop was from Portland. Me., while Billy originated in Boston, and each desired the name of his former residence. After much WTanglln--lt was decided to throw up a copper for the naming, and as Billy is always a loser, the bishop won. Thus the future great city of the Pacific Coast was called Port land." The toast was responded to by Judge W. D. Fenton, who paid a glowing tribute to the British in the settlement of the Pacific Northwest. He told them h's tory. reminding tbem that'll was only an accident that the English navigators missed the Columbia River on their voy ages of exploration, and left It to "that great Tankee. Captain Gray, to sail up he magnificent stream ln his boat, the "olnmbla." He said that many of the -eop!e who settled ln the northwest were I c. U. ( British, and It was an undecided ques- (W. E reddens every spot where the British standard waves. "In silence," he con cluded, "we remember England's dead, and pledge ourselves to revere and to emulate their example." "The Victorian Era" was responded to by D. R. Nunn, who briefly recited the principal events In that great period, and eulogized the Queen whose benignant reign made such progress possible. Lauren Pease, Jr., sang "The Sere nade" very effectively, and was rewarded by tumultuous applause. Closing- Toasts. - Mr. Laldlaw proposed a toast to the heroes of Ladysmith and Kimberly, Gen eral White and Colonel Kekewlch, to which there was a generous response. John Cran was Introduced to respond to the toast, 'The Fair Land ot Oregon." which naturally caused enthusiasm. Mr. Cran thought the Creator had profited by his mistakes ln the rest of the world in producing Oregon, and made her free from all errors. He paid many glowing tributes, and said all she needed .was a second Scott, who would make the state famous as the poet had Scotland. Sander son Reed, on behalf of the state, re sponded to the toast with a very brief sketch of early history. Attention was called to the conditions faced when the Hudson's Bay Company competed with the early sett.er. who came with his gun and family to make a home, and the speaker thought there was plenty for both Britons and Americans to be proud of ln reviewing the pioneer past. The last toast of the evening, "The Ladles," was placed in the hands of the gallant W. J. Burns. The speaker thought on this subject all men were of one mind, especially those with wives at home watching the clock at that moment. "The toast speaks for Itself," he said; "that Is, the ladles are not present and speak ing, as they often spoke more than enough, but the subject." Dr. A. E. Rockey responded ln an equally pleasing vein. The Gnests. Among those present at the banquet were: Rev. J. P. D. Llwyd. Seattle; William D. Fenton, James F. Bell, R. Livingstone, I ueorge a.. Williams, wiiiiam jiatuiian:i, 1 .1.1 mo. laldlaw. Malor V. C Lancfllt. A. N. Wood, Ernest Bross, George Law rence, R. M. Brereton, Rev. J. E. Simp son. Airred Tucker, F. H. Ransom, C H. Markham, Sydney H. Cawston. J. A. Hoseltlne, F. L. Zimmerman, Fred G Buffum, A. R. Diamond, Owen W. Hail, W. G. McPherson, S. L. N. Gllman, T. Brook White. J. D. Honeyman, F. B. Foster, Dr. 1C A. J. Mackenzie. A. C. Emmons, T. D. Honeyman, Wallace Mc Camant, Frank Woolsey, W. Mackenzie, William A. MacRae, I. N. Cruthers. Q. L. Barnes, W. A. Buchanan, John Cran, William K. Scott, P. B. Brown, Lauren Pease, H. B. TronEon. F. Wlck ham, C J. Crook, I. W. Longley, J. V. Burke. G. Perrott, Chester V. Dolph, T. R, Fletcher. George Pope. Henry F. Conner. Sanderson Reed. J. C. Alnsworth, G. B. Bush, R. R. Reld, Jr.. Ion Lewis, E. T. Williams. William D. Wheelwright. Charles F. Beebe. George Taylor. Walter J. Burns. F. Gregory Jones (of Liverpool), Peter Kerr, C. E. Ladd, Thomas Kerr, P. B. Glfford, James Mel. Wood, T. Her bert Wymonde, Alfred E. Sutton, J. Ernest Laldlaw, George B. Rate. A. M. Scott, J. B. Lumgair, Charles E. Jones, R. H. Benedict, Charles McAllister, R. A. W. Barfoot. Ernest W. Cawston. John Latta, T. H. Davles. J. R. Williams, O. Hep worth, Thomas Rand, James F. Brady, Henry Jennlng, John T. Wilson, P. L. McKenzle, Charles N. Scott, R. D. Black wood. Francis Sealy. P. F. Morey, H. W. Goode. J. F. Dickson, D. Loring, A. E. Mackay. H. E. Judge, John Andrew, J. A. Montln. George T. Myers, George H. Chance. D. Walker. W.lllam Harder, A. G. Brown, A. M. Wright. IC K. Baxter, A. Gavin. J. Harvey 0'3ryan. Charles V. Cooper. W. R. Mackenzie, Alexander H. Kerr. J. C Robinson. Thomas W. Halla more. Dr. R. Nunn. E. T. C. Stevens. R. G. Harvey. Robert Warrack. Robert S. Farrell. D. W. Campball. D. M. McLauch lan. W. H. Grenfell. William Candlln. A. W. Nash. A. McCalman, P. A. MacPher son. John Bingham. A. S. Foster, L B. Brldces. Charles Blakely. William Gads bv. Ernest C Dalton. Caarles Coopey. Dr. Hlckey. M. C: Banfield. John Vlnce. M. Mulr Plcken. William Walker. Tim Pear son. Jr.. S. B. Hadrlll. Albert Cleveland. I William B. Steele, Robert Wakefield. A. Berry, captain James Hamilton, Caril, Captain Andrew Hoben. Academy cadets afforded the only va- I tives from numerous other orders not ln riety to the gathering. regalia of any kind. Mayor Storey and One of the most interesting and 1m- the City Council were also Invited to po pressive features of the occasion was tbe ' sltions on the platform, but, arriving late, presence of the venerable bishop, who j witnessed the ceremonies from the street, may appropriately be called the father of ! L. B. Cox opened proceedings, following the hospital, and his blessing the new j the processional by reading to the assem- lnstitutlon. He still retains much of the blage lists of the contents of the corner- DAILY METEOROLOGICAL REPORT. PORTLAND. May 24.-8 P. M. Maximum temperature, 59; minimum temperature, 40; river reading at 11 A. M., 1C.8 feet; change la the last 24 hours. 0.3 foot; total precipitation, 8 P. M. to 8 P. M., trace; total precipitation from Sept. 1, 1809. 35.10 Inches; normal pre cipitation from Sept. 1. 1S99. 43.30 inches; defi ciency. 8.2C inches; total sunshine May 23. 2:18; possible sunshine May 23, 15:10. "WEATHER CONDITIONS. The barometer is falling over the North Pa cific States and cloudiness Is in-rreaslns at tha Coast stations, which Indicates a continuation of the unsettled conditions Just now prevail ing. Although the sky has been overcast and the weather has been threatening, but little rain has fallen during tho last 24 hours. It la much cooler in Eastern Oregon, Eastern Wash ington and Idaho. WEATHER FORECASTS. Forecasts made at Portland for tho 28 hours ending at midnight Friday, May 25: Western Oregon and "Western Washington Increasing cloudiness, with showers; westerly winds. Eastern Oregon. Eastern Washington and Idaho Fair; warmer during the afternoon; westerly winds. NEW TODAY. vigor he possessed ln 1S74, when he laid the corner-stone of the original hospital. In his historical sketch, he said at times in the past he almost despaired of getting the hospital on a proper footing. Tester day he exulted ln its growth and invoked divine blessing that the future now open ing would be favcred in every respect. The fancies arising as he remarked the wilderness when tho ceremonies were per formed 26 years ago, and the inability to conceive then of the possibilities of elec tric railways, electric and gas lights. Im proved streets and stately buildings all about the site, must have been interesting to old residents. The little building con structed in 1874 had grown largely, but not so fast as had the great city around It, and the time had come for a greater lift to meet urgent and growing responsibili ties. The procession escorting the grand offl- stone box deposited ln S74 and that being placed. The old box ws simply put in side the new one,- and both placed to I of the contents of the old box, as read by Mr. Cox, was as follows: The Holy Bible; book of common pray. er; Journal ot convocation for 1873; cata logues of St. Helen's Hall and Bishop Scott Grammar School; mite chest pam phlets, with portraits of missionary blsh ,ops; "Spirit of Missions," for May, 1S74; "Oregon Churchman" for May, 1S74; "Do mestic Missionary" map; fifth annual re port of the Hospital of St. Barnabas. N. J.; church almanac and McCormlck's al manac for 1S74; Dally Oregonlan, Bulletin. Evening News; a work on hospitals and hospital construction, by Dr. John M. Woodworth. of the United States Marine Service, and an account of the new or phan asylum founded in Bristol, England. It JJl MW IMT!1-tBT5 K il'ii ' 1 1 11 1 wHH lull UJ i fi Tv f3jl n Hi A SHri3-iH urn (iiwfmw - copper case was fitted down m the hollow made exactly Its size. A windlass was turned until the stone rested in ltsjjroper position, when Grand Master Hodson, tak ing a trowel, spread the mortar to hold It. Resuming his position above, the three vessels containing corn, wine and oil were handed to him In succession, and he poured each over the stone with the blessing of permanency and prosperity. At the close of this portion of the work Grand Master Hodson briefly addressed the throng ln the same strain as his in vocation. The grand officers present and aiding the Grand Master were: H. B. Thlelsen. deputy grand master; Henry Roe, grand senior warden; Penumbra Kelly, grand junior warden; F. H. Allls ton, grand -treasurer; William Kapus, grand secretary; Thomas Gray, grand senior deacon; J. W. Roland, grand Junior deacon; Dr. Jacob Bloch. grand chaplain; W. B. Hall, grand standard-bearer; Owen Summers, grand marshal; John Young, grand Bteward; J. K. Whipple, grand steward; Gustav Wilson, grand tyler; Judge J. C. Moreland, Jacob Mayer, P. S. Malcolm and J. B. Cleland. past grand masters. A large number of officers and members of the subordinate lodges were also present. The Episcopal clergymen present, in ad dition to the bishop, were: J. P. D. Llywd, of Seattle: Dr. Judd, G. B. Van Waters, J. W. Weatherdon, T. N. Wilson, J. E. Simpson, E. J. Simpson, C. H. Lake. W. S. S.ly)rt, Astoria, and W. K Hammond, of Oregon City. Mrs. E. J. Wakeman. su perintendent of the hospital, Miss Love rldge, superintendent of nurses: Miss Stella Smith, matron, and Miss Mary Welch, assistant superintendent of nurses, were all present, together with a number of the nurses of the hospital, In the regu lation dress. The bishop's address was a fascinating sketch of the early work. with the hos pital and Its growth. He told of the pur chase of the ground, the clearing, and even read a note of a contract to clear away 23 stumps, flrst establishment of the orphanage and additions later. The bishop states that at one time he was sorely tempted to dispose of the site and buildings, as a surgeon of the United States Army was seeking to purchase them. He reviewed the different endow ments and urged all friends of the Insti tution to come forward with hearty sup port for the larger needs of the future. Rev. Mr. Llwyd spoke generally of the growth of hospitals, and the great atten tion devoted to them In modem days. He made an Interesting reference to the com mon grounds of religion and learning ln the early days, and hoped that In the hos pital today there was at least one place where science and religion could meet- "Glorla In Excelsls" was sung by the choir, and Bishop Morris pronounced the benediction, which closed the programme. The procession left the platform as it came on the choir singing the reces sional. The following dispatch was received from the Odd Fellows, now ln grand lodge session at Astoria: "Trustees Good Samaritan Hospital, Portland, Or.: The Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows here by extends to you on this ausp.cious oc casion our heartiest good wishes, and the hope that a prosperous future may crown all your past labors on behalf of suffering humanity. J. K. Weatherford. Grand Master; E. E. Sharon, Grand Secretary." SOMETHING NEW IN HOSIERY Today we will place on sale the beat ladles hosiery at 25 cents a pair yet produced. Tfa.-y are Summer weight, seamless, with three-thre-irf hwls. toes and feet, deep fast black in color and made of brilliant silk-finished lisle thread yarn, which is made extra high luster by being mercerized. One case only will be sold. OLDS & KING PiCTURE SPECIALS Today only we will sell you an 18x25 picture, with nice oak or oak and gold frames. These pictures are all the latest subjects, and in very pretty color. Today at $1.25 each. I. Gevurtz, the Homefurnlsher, 173 Firat St., N. "W. cor. Tamhili. COTTAGES FOR SALE. We are authorized to sell two well-located modern cottages at low figures. Parrlsh & Watklns. 250 Alder st. NEWCASTLE COAL Has been leading coal on coajt for 20 years. Pacific Coast Co.. 249 Washington t. Tel. 229. LUMBER FOR BUILDING MATERIAL. .- -I...... 5nrm-n Lumber Co.. Seaside. Or.. is prepared to furnish all kinds of building material, reasuuiium. Write for Quotations. Loans Mortgage On improved city and farm property. Mirrent rates. jjuuainK iuai Ion. Mncmaittr 4 Birreil. at lowest Installxnes II Worcetr blS. SPECIAL THIS WEEK ONLY. Australian ballot system. 25c. Have you seen the new Eureka Sanitary Bath, and other copying devices, at The J. K. Gill Co., 133 Third street? C. A. WHALE. Leading dealer ln pianos, organs; Kranlch & Bach. Schaeffer. Everett. Schulz. Needham. Bentley. and other makes. Peerles self-playing piano. Instruments sold on easy terms. 12S SIsth St.. 311 Alder St.. Portland. Or. Mortgage Loans On Improved city property, at lowest rates. Title Guarantee & Trust Co. 7 Chamber of Commerce. dres goods snap. Today we will sell 36-inch worsted novelty dress goods at IS cents a yard. Colors-Tan. olive myrtle, hello, olive or brown. A firm, solid ctothV a. very stylish but neat pattern, an" will make up equal ln appearance to usual $1 yard fabrics. Warrants Bonds and stocks bought and sold. J. W. Gratters Co.. 314 Chamber ot Commerce. IjAYIXG THE CORNER-STONE OF N'EWT GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAI. cers. of the Masonic order reached the site shortly after 2 P.M. In the lead -was the Oregon National Guard band, fol lowed by the cadets of the Bishop Scott Academy In uniform and armed, com manded by Major von Egloffsteln. Gen eral Owen Summers was grand marshal In charge of the Masonic portion of the procession, being assisted by Lieutenant "W. T. CarrolL Grand Master Hqdson was accompanied by the officers of the grand lodge, carrying the lodge banner. The escort of Knights Templar was under the charge of Commander C. V. Cooper. When the procession reached the hospital The articles added to the list on the present occasion were: "The Calendar," of Hartford. Conn.., November 13. 1S52. with the name in It of Daniel Nash, who was one of the first persons confirmed by Bishop Seabury; "Chronicles of the Church." from New Haven, Conn., for January 3, 1S40, and April 15, 1839; the "Church Journal." March 1, 1S56; report ot Good Samaritan Hospital for 1SS9; por trait "of the bishop of Oregon; portrait of Rev. George Boyd, the flrst superin tendent of the hospital; photographs of the present buildings; programme of sec ond annual convention of the Order of 1 It was reformed for the 'march up to tho j Eastern Star; officers of Oregon Comman- N0RTHERN PACIFIC-BURLINGTON ROUTE. When figuring on your trip Ea3t, don't forget that the Northern Pacific, in con nection with the Burlington line, operates through cars from Portland to Lincoln, Omaha, St. Joseph, Kansas City and St. Louis dally, leaving Portland at 11:30 P. M. No change of cars, and unexcelled accommodations. Call on or write A. D. Charlton, assistant general passenger agent, 235 Morrison street, for any .infor mation desired, tickets, sleeping-car reser vations, etc NeTT Appointment. "W. D. Hannum has been appointed chief clerk In the local office of the Rio Grande Sheehy Bros. "Wall paper; contractors for painting, paper ing and kaUominlng; first-class work; moderate prices. Baby Buggy Sale -We will sell, today only, our entire line of baby buggies at actual cost. These buggies are the strongest and prettiest on the market. A beautiful buggy, rubber tires plush uphol stering, patent brake, only S9.50. L Gevurtz, ?he Homefurnlsher. 1T3 First St.. N XT. cor. Yamhill. IRVINGTON. PRICES OF LOTS REDUCED. The undersigned In n6w prepared to build houses In Irvlngton, Portland's most desirable juburb. on the Installment plan, whereby the monthly payments wll be ACTUALLY less than rental charged for similar rea'dences- If you canaot call, send for circular. - C. H. PRESCOTT, 212 and 213 Chamber of Commerce. Butter Is Down Buy your butter Fine, fresh, sweet dairy butter. 25c per roll; extra choice. 30c; good creamery. 35c and 40c: all full 2 lbs. Butter ln tins. tuba, kegs or crocks. Buy your outre r for "Winter use. Fresh ranch eggs. 15c: 10-lb. pall Eastern or Oregon lard. 00c; Eastern sugar-cured hams, 12Hc; Oregon hams. 12w": picnic hams. 0c: Eastern bacon. 10c; New York. "Wisconsin. California and Oregon chees,e; new -mild cheese. 2 lbs . 25c: limburger. cream. Swiss and Edam clieee. We can save you j per cent. All goods retailed at wholesale price. La Grande Creamery Co.. 204 Yamhill st-, near Third. Both phones. I