TIT jmifiiDn ttttg t n n m u m i lGs SIXTEEN PflOFS "j I I 1 I I III lilli PAGES 9 TO 16 1 i i I I I I s l i 1 1 i i IWU VOL. XIV TsO. 8. POBTIiAKD, OREGON, STHvlDAY jglOESCIKG, PBBTJAUY 24, 1S95. OtvgMiim. OPENING, MONDAY, FEB. 25TH A RICH AND -OF- Yon are most respectfully Invited to call and examine my new Jewelry store, at STo. lSIi Third street, near Morrison. No cijicnso lias been upared In fitting np this establishment, and the display of IllRh-Clasti Jewelry; Rich, Solid Silverware, Precious Stones etc., will be well worth seeing-. Opening: Monday, February Soth, from 12 o'clock to 0 P. 31. yi?eo, lf. GOLD SILVERSMITH - Ko Guessing About This Bioycle. It's The easiest running wheel oa earth. Ask other they are afraid of It. With Viotors at $100. you pnec. Come and see us. 331 Washington St. SPRING GOODS THIS WEEK 1S.'E New VEILINGS, JEWELRY, CAPES, JACKETS, SKIRTS, WAISTS,. LACE COLLARS. TIIE BARGAIN Of the season is Oar offering: of FEATURE SILKS From the manufacturer's auction. Such prices were never hefore made for such qualities in all the history of silk selling: in Portland. The styles are the newest. FOR THE FOUR DAYS To the end Of the month "We will continue our Special offering: of I PIF.S HISSES' and BOYS' SPHTVfi siinw f $1.49 w, w A PAIR They're the hest jrrade that can be crowded down to the price the best we ever knew at the price. SOW I the time to G"ve attention to " hat you've heard about Royal Worcester Corsets Xow, before you have yonr spring dresses- made. I ntil you have been fitted in them you have no idea of what elegance and comfort they give. OLDS & KING- f fall liijc of Black aijd Colored Iorcerjs ijour ip. lotfio$ rpolds tr;e fashionable 6k;irt in nicer forn. LOVELY DISPLAY DHUS8 JEWELRY iaY)S8T)9 - - - PORTLAND, OR. a i dealers to si LUth-bearlngaaiotlithelr laafisi- a jiatttnen m5f J" tmTOtTtaiygrr. d seconamind'Victor8ana allow' suekilfsn?v Because It is the best wheel on parih mil cannot afford to buy an inferior wheel at any OVERMAN WHEEL CO. ARRIVE DAILY WIIiIl SHOW New NEGLIGEE SHIRTS, New TIES, Special at 25o. OUR NEW Imported Dress Goods Show the Lsading styles to ba Goat-hair Crepons, Silk and Wool Suitings, Tailor Suitings, Fancy Cheviots, and Fancy Plaids for waists. See them. A lino of exquisite new patterns i cuauis is aiso m. OUR KEW Domestic Dress Goods? .belong- to a higher class lha American makers ever turned out before. Onr window of 40c jjoods exempli fies the fact. IN OUR NEW Wash Goods Stock The Swivel Silks, Irish Lawns, White Goods, Giujrhanis aud Outings, Are dainty as these daintiest of fabrics cau be, aud lower-priced than ever. The line of Outings, In choice patterns, And only Is illustrative. 8Ie A YABD JCMEa (Notice. All matter designed for the Sunday social columns must reach The Oregonlan of fice not later than Friday night. Personals and reports of society doings sent in Saturday, ex cept of Friday night and Saturday night occur rences, will not appear.) Matrimonial. Bothchild-Meyerstein. Mr. Edward F. Eothchlld and Miss Stella B. Meyerstein were united in marriage according to the full Jewish ritual In the the parlors of the Palace hotel, San Francisco, last Wednesday evening. The groom is presi dent of the Bothchild Bros. Company, formerly the A. P. Hotaling Company, of this city, and the bride is one of the acknowledged belles of Jewish society of San Francisco, and a daughter of Louis Meyerstein, a well-known wholesale mer chant of that city, and a very large real estate owner. The ceremony was per formed by Babbi Voorsanger, and was witnessed by a large number of invited guests. The bridal . party, as they en tered the salon, while the orchestra played a march from "Lohengrin," were preceded by two little girls the Misses Myra and Edith Friedenrelch who were becomingly attired in white and carried a string of flowers between them. They were followed by the ushers. Isaac Co hen. A. Grossmeyer, Julius Ach and Mel ville Marks. The four bridesmaids Miss Irma Bothchild, Miss Bose Sachs, Miss Bose Steinhart and Miss Sadie Samuels came next. These young ladies were all dressed alike, in plain white skirts, walk ing length, the corsage of each costume being trimmed with chiffons and -white lace. They carried bouquets of American Beauty roses. Miss Lucy Cohen, who acted as maid of honor, followed the bridesmaids. She wore a costume of yel low satin, walking length, trimmed with ermine. The corsage was decollete, and she carried a bouquet of yellow daffodils. The costume of the bride, who followed on the arm of her father, was of rich white satin, en traine, the skirts perfect ly plain. The corsage was cut low and trimmed heavily with point and Duchesse lace. The elbow sleeves were made very bouffant, and the entire costume was cov ered by a long bridal veil. In one hand' she carried a large bouquet of rare orchids. The ceremony was peculiarly im pressive and interesting. Mr. and Mrs Bolhchild are now in Southern California on a wedding tour. They will make their home in Portland. Leonard-Eastman Mr. J. E. Leonard, a prominent young merchant of Chehalls, "Wash., and Miss Carrie J. Eastman, of Michigan, were married by Bev. Henry Basnius at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Long, 171 East Fourteenth street, Tuesday evening last. Guests present were: Dr. Leonard, cousin of the groom; .Mr. F, M. Moscman and -Mr. W. H-f Kgn-, foyVniofliSneha'lfs.- andDr.tG.1AsStowaIa'r! fottni3y1!Stf1'penamgaiwdays'lnf tne city, Air. ana Mrs. Leonard win go to Chehalls, their future home. Alexander-Towne. Sliss Caroline Mans field Towne, of Portland, and Mr. Nicho las Hiss Alexander, of Baltimore, Md., were united in marriage, "Wednesday, at the residence of the bride's mother. Miss Towne is a very popular young lady, and is a sister of B. C. Towne; while the groom is a well-known young man of Baltimore. Alwood-Gray. Miss Nettie Gray was united in marriage Wednesday evening, February 20, with Charles A. Alwood, the Bev. Marion M. Lewis officiating. The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride's mother, 713 Hood street. Slany good wishes go with them on the jour ney they are beginning. Mrs. "Wilson's Mntincc Tea. One of the most delightful events of the week was the "matinee tea" given by Mrs. George F. Wilson yesterday after noon, between the hours of four and six, at her residence, corner of Nineteenth and Hoyt streets. The entire house throughout was ornamented with Oregon grape vine, shading from bright green into deep red. On the mantel in the re ception room were sprays of white flow ering, filmy foliage and sprigs of smilax. The library was adorned with yellow jonquils, as also was the dining-room. The long tea table was all In tones of yellow. There were jonquils in crystal vases, lovely yellow tulips in cut-glass jars, and soft lights gleaming forth from yellow silken shades, vhile traceries of smilax were entwined about the snowy cloth. At one end Mrs. Cabell poured tea, and opposite sat Mrs. Linthlcum, who served coffee. In the little reception room on the second floor was a pretty table, tastefully decorated with fragrant roses, which was presided over by Mrs. Paul Deady and Miss Flanders, who served tiny glasses of golden chartreuse and creme de menthe. Mrs. Wilson was assisted in receiving by Mrs. W. J. Burns and Mrs. Holt C. Wilson. During the reception Parsons and his full orchestra played concert selections. Interspersed with at- ttractlve dance music The hostess looked very nuiiu&uuie iu a. luiicl ul uau uc i:we silk, profusely ornamented with white lace. Mrs. H. C. Wilson wore black lace. "Mrs. Cabell was attired in pompadour silk tenth bertha of white lace. Mrs. Linthl R:um appeared in white silk with trim fmings of rose-pink velvet. Mrs. Deady (was attired in pink silk and black lace. Miss Flanders appeared In black lace with large bouquet of czar violets. Sirs. Burns wore gray silk and white lace. About 250 called during the afternoon. Company "A," O. X. G., "Smolccr.' By invitation quite a number of com pany A's friends gathered at the Armory building on last Thursday evening to at tend a smoker. The programme for the evening was progressive whist and chess. The following musical programme was rendered: Guitar solo, 'Messrs. Washing ton. Langford and Jacobs; recitation. Mr. Charles Mathews; cornet solo, piano ac companiment, Messrs. Brazee and Stone; guitar solo, Messrs. Washington, Lang ford and Jacobs; cornet duets, Messrs. Brazee and Cooper; club swinging. Pro cessor Louis Henry; song, original, Mr. C. Pickett. During the evening the First Begiment Marine band serenaded the boys. The six-footers&refastcomlngto the front as a military organization. Under the command of Captain J. C. Buetine, they will be a great acquistion to the First regiment. The company is now nearly re cruited to its full quota. Several business men in the city have under contemplation the proposition of joining at an early date. Surprise to M1.sk Moran. On last Monday evening a very pleasant birthday surprise party was tendered Miss NelHe Moran, by a few of her friends. Those present were: Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Moran, Mrs. McDevitt, Misses Mary Mc Nieholas. Nelly Sherry, Annie Klng,Anna Dillon. Millie Schloth, Kate Mclntoah, Miss Donavan, Kate Tonavan. Bertha Dewey, Belle Maodonald, May Morris, Kate Donlon, Maude Morris. Joslei Dona van. Mae Moras, Gertie Hurd, Marguerite m Macdonald, Messrs. John McNichols, Jack McDevitt, P. BaconJgEd. Lawler, Harry Plymale, Tom McNlcbolas, Jim McNlcho las, B. Schloth, ELiDewey, E. Dewey, B. Zeller, Will Brady, SjljSeaman. Mr. Scott. H. Van DreathernSpUoe Healy, John Moran, Willie MoranJBsharles Dillon, Tom Whalen, John DuceflKfcharles Ducett, A. Mundorf and othersg- Mrs. WilcoxJsjRccciition. Mrs. T. B. Wilcoxfjrave a charming re ception on TuesdaySgyening last at her home on King streetfwhlch was the first time this beautiful ne.wjSresidence had been thrown open to a general entertainment, and in consequence flHe invitations were numerous and were nearly all responded to in person. The decorations, which were quite a feature of tlf?ntertalnment, were arranged by Miss Winifred Myrlck and Miss Schuyler, and itfcgy were simply ex quisite, evincing takteSof a high degree. The beautiful drawTrig-room, with its white and gold coloJTngs, only needed a few ornamentations ofdainty ferns and a scattering of golden jonquils to make the scene complete. Thejlibrary and music room were ornamenteggwlth freshly culled buds, and here and thgre sprays of grace ful smilax. In the hallway the beautiful oaken carvings werejraieved with palms, ferns and tall rubbe&trees, which also ornamented the broadjtetairway leading to the floors above. Thfdecorations of the dining-room called forth many expressions of unqualified praiseMEach window seat was filled with yellow jonquils and in numerable soft ferriSJLThe table Itself could not but command admiration. Stretching diagonallyjScross from corner to corner were bandsyfta violet hue hav ing for their nucleusKn immense cluster of fragrant purple andjwhlte violets, while scattered over the satin ribbons In care less profusion were long-stemmed violets. Here and there abonty the table were candelabra garlandedjwlth smilax, while depending from the electrolier were grace ful myriads of smilax, which fell to the ends of the taBle below. At one end of the festive boardjsat Miss Florence Gllsan and Miss HelenlfSavier, who from a silver urn dlspenseuyragrant cups of tea, while opposite iwere Miss Schuyler and Miss WlnntfredlMyrlck, who served coffee. The dining-room was thrown open during the entire evjnjng and a superb hot supper was servealat the convenience of the guests. Mrs. 'Wjllcox was assisted in receiving by Mrs. jHolt CL Wilson. A large band was la attendance, being sta tioned in the hallwayfand dispensed de lightful concert selectibns. One of the rooms on the upper floor was given over to those who were fO'niCjenjoylng a quiet smoke and the deJ1g.ftis bf a fragrant cigar. During the hMnll o'f the reception the house was ttrpbSel$j,aTid the affair was one of, the MoMNgatfuHthatUias, eJl!R'aQeaplforuUfg-,theeasoh, ie toilets of the laAlefe' were simply- su perb. -s ,f Mrs. Wilcox looked very handsome in a Paris robe of heavy brocaded yellow satin, trimmed with Duchess lace. Ornaments, diamonds. Mrs. H. C. Wilson wo"re,a gown of white crepe, decollete. v Sirs. H. C. Cabeil wore a robe of light blue brocaded satin, with trimmings of ermine. Necklace of diamonds. Sirs. C. E. Ladd was attired in a rich toilet of yellow and white brocaded silk, with diamond and opal ornaments. Mrs. T. N. Symons wore a becoming gown of white brocaded silk. Ornaments, dia monds. Sirs. D. S. Tuthill was handsomely at tired in an imported robe of black satin, with cut jet passementerie. Miss Schuyler appeared in light blue and chiffon. Miss Myrick was attired in white lace. Mrs. H. C. Allen wore & costume of white brocade. Ornaments, diamonds. Sirs. Corbett wore an elegant robe of white silk. Ornaments, diamonds and sap phires. Sliss Savier appeared in a pretty frock of lavender with white chiffon overdress. Sliss Gllsan was attired In white satin, with lovely bouquet of violets. Among those present were: srajor and Sirs. J. C. Post, Captain and Sirs. T. W Symons, Sir. and Sirs. Charles E. Ladd" Dr. and Sirs. H. C. Wilson, Judge and Mrs. L. L. SIcArthur, Sir. and Sirs. E. H. Palmer. Dr. and Sirs. Henry E. Jones, Sir. and Sirs. D. S. Tuthill, Dr. and Sirs. E. F. Tucker, Sir. and Mrs. G. Foster Beck, Sir. and Sirs. F. A. Beck, Sir. and Sirs. Zera Snow, Mr. and Sirs. Harry Al len, Sir. and Mrs. J. B. Mead, Sir. and Sirs. James SIcCraken, Sir. and Sirs. C. J. Beed, Sir. and Sirs. T. Harris Bart lett, Sir. and Mrs. George Good, Sir. and Sirs. B. Nixon, Sir. and Sirs. Everill Palmer, Sir. and Mrs. B. Koehler, Sir. and Sirs. W. B. Ayer, Sir. and Sirs,. John Young, Lieutenant and Sirs. H. C. Cabell, Colonel and Sirs. C. F. Beebe, Sir. and Sirs. Frank Hart, Sir. and Sirs. W. V. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Deady, Sirs. B. C. Washburne, Sirs. H. W. Corbett, Sirs. Slason, Miss Trevett, Sliss Glisan, Miss Flanders, Sliss Tuthill, Miss Yates. Miss Bessie Yates, Sliss Beck, Sliss Elizabeth Slyrick, Sliss Winnifred Slyrick, Sliss Schuyler, Sliss Viva Schuyler, Sliss Fail ing, Sliss Sallie Lewis, Miss Savier. Sliss Stout, Sliss Hawthorne, Sliss Thompson, Miss Nellie Brazee, Mis3 Josephine Cun ningham, Sliss Connor, Dr. K. A. J. Slac kenzle, C. E. S. Wood, James Laidlaw, W. Peavey, Samuel Mears, Fred Stevens, W. C. Alvord, Scott Brooke, Ion Lewis, C. Spuhn. B. S. Howard, jr., F. SI. Gil more, W. SI. Ladd. Walter Beebe, J. Mel. Wood, G. H. Wheeler, Peter Kerr, D. M. Clarkson, jr., Patterson Efiinger, J. C. Flanders, Harry Nunn, Dr. Bichard Nunn, Jules S. Spadone, E. H. Shepard, Allen Lewis, Commander Farenholt, XT. S. N.; Lieutenant Fred W. Sladen, U. S. A. SIra. Post Entertains. Mrs. J. C. Post entertained a number of her lady friends at luncheon at the Curtis on Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. For the occasion the music-room was for the nonce turned into a dining hall. About the side walls were hung exquisite Ori ental draperies, dainty articles of bric-a-brac, and pretty carvings, while at one end were ebony screens draped with silken portieres which depended from the archway above. About the apartment were tall rubber trees and dainty hothouse greens, while the window seats were filled In with flowering plants. The large, round table looked very attractive with Its wealth of antique silverware and its pretty little gems of china and glass that Mrs. Post collected during her sojourn abroad. In the center was a floral orna mentation of dwarfed ferns, tiny umbrella plants, feathery evergreens and maiden's hair ferns, while half revealed and half concealed in this tasteful concert were clusters of Papa Gantler roses and their own rich foliage. Stretching out to the sides of the table were garlands of smilax Intermingled with fragrant buds. The menu was sumptuous, and it was nearly 5 o'clock before the guests returned to the dressing-room. The hostess was at tired in a handsome Paris gown of black satin, relieved at the throat with a col larette of pink velvet. Those who enjoyed the hospitality of Mrs. Post were: Mrs. Otis, Mrs. T. M. Anderson, Mrs. Slarshall, Mrs. Sebon, of Voncouver bar racks; Mrs. Sol Hirsch, Mrs. T. W. Symons, Mrs. C. H. Wilson, Sirs. B. Nix on, Mrs. Walter J. Burns, Mrs. H. W. Corbett, Mrs. T. B. Wilcox, Mrs. Zera Snow, and Mrs. Henry E. Jones. Sirs. Snow's Domino Party. On Slonday evening last Mrs. Zera Snow gave a farewell entertainment to her guests, the Misses Yates, which took the form of a domino pjarty. The guests commenced arriving soon after 9 o'clock in all sorts of fantastic and fanciful cos tumes, and from then on until 11 remained "incog." At this hour a grand quadrille was formed, and during the last figure the signal for unmasking was given. Aft er a few dances a delicious supper was served, and the small hours were creep ing on "before the merry throng dis persed. The decorations were simple but most tasteful. The large drawing-room, with its highly polished floor, was en tirely embellished with evergreens, which were suspended on the side walls and gracefully festooned over the mantel. The ornaments of the hall were notted plants and bunches of bright carnations. The dining-room was decorated entiily with delicate ferns and filmy evergreens. There were many pretty toilettes, and the young ladles looked unusually charming. The hostess appeared in a beautiful gown of white pompadour silk, relieved with trimmings of soft blue. Sliss Yites was attired in a frock of white silk com bined with blue. Sliss Bessie Yates ap peared in a gown of delicate white lace. Those present were: Sliss Adams, Sliss Flanders, Sliss Sallie Lewis, Sliss Tuthill, Sliss King, Sliss Beck, Sliss Hewett, Sliss Y'ates, Miss Bessie Yates, Sliss Eliot, Miss Montgom ery, Lieutenant C. H. Martin, Slessra. Carl Spuhn, Scott Brooke, J. W. F. John son, Harry Nunn, J. G. Woodworth. F. SI. Gllmore, Bodney Glisan, Allen Lewis, B. S. Howard, jr., W. Brewster and J. Mel. Wood. Reception to General Hoivard. During the winter now almost past, this city has had among its most honored res idents Slajor-General O. O. Howard, who recently retired from the United States army. General Howard is now preparing to take his departure to his new home in Vermont. During his long and honorable career he has been closely iden tified with the Congregational churches of the United States as a member of the Congregational denomination, and as the president of some of its most important national organizations. When on this coast in years gone by, and during the past winter, he has identified himself in a very helpful way with the First Congre gational church of this city. On next AVednesday evening the members and friends of the church will tender him a farewell reception in the parlors of their church, corner Park and Sladison streets. Slembers of the United States military, G. A. B. and O. N. G. bodies; Governor Lord, ex-Governor Pennoyer, Mayor Frank and other state and municipal of ficers, as well as many other prominent citizens are expected to participate in the reception. Thre will be present two skill- ence. The first, Mrs. E. I". Fairfax, will give Fantaisle-Impromptu, op. C8, Chopin, and the second, Sir. W. Huntington Greene, will render Polonaise in A flat, op. 53, Chopin. All friends of General Howard are invited. Sliss Lewis' Dinner Party. Sliss Sallie Lewis gave a dinner party on Wednesday evening, which was most delightful In every way. The beautiful home was lavishly decorated with lovely flowers and a rare assortment of hot house plants. The dining table was most attractive. The center ornament was a beautiful Baccarat vase of cut glass, with a pedastal of golden bronze, which held in place a sumptuous display of large double yellow daffodils, while over the heavy damask cloth were small vases filled with the same beautiful flowers and a profusion of dainty smilax. The souv enirs for the ladies were large bunches of sweet czar violets, while the gcntle ment were recipients of boutonnieres of the same dainty flower. The menu was elaborate. After several hours were spent in the discussion of the dinner, the com pany repaired to the music-room, where Sliss Elliot sang a number of songs most delightfully. Those enjoying the hospital ity of Sliss Lewis were: Lieutenant and Mrs. H. C. Cabell, Dr., and Sirs. E. F. Tucker, Sliss Yates, Sliss Bessie Yates, Sliss Eliot, Sliss Beck, Sliss Nina Adams, Sliss Schuyler. Slessrs. Har ry Nunn, Bodney Gllsan, Stuart Armour, Ion Lewis, Allen Lewis and W. C. Alvord. Golden "Wel!Infr. Anniversary. Sir. and Sirs. Parker Bowley, of Trout dale, celebrated the 50th anniversary of their wedding Slonday evening at the home of their son, Sir. Charles Bowley. They were married in Slarion, Crawford county. Pa., in 1845, and moved to Oregon a few years ago. Both are well preserved and bid fair to live many years longer. Dr. F. S. Locke, of Troutdale, officiated at their second wedding. They were the recipients of many presents from their friends in the East and at home. Excel lent music had been provided, and the evening was pleasantly spent. Among those present were: Sir. and Sirs. Welton and family, Sir. and Sirs. J. C. Benham, Sir. and Sirs. Light, Mr. and Sirs. James Douglas, Sir. and Mrs. Cireans Bowley, Sir. and Sirs. Wright, Sir. Henry Brink, Mr. and Sirs. S. G. Kelly, Sirs. Hy. Bell, Sirs. Allard, Mrs. SI. Bichardson, Sirs. Peterson, Sirs. Dell, Sirs. Holt, Charles Bowley, Dr. F. S. Locke and wife. Sirs. Cone, Sliss Slary Coons, Sliss Gertie Cone, Sliss Daisy Sexton, Slisses Nellie and Lclah Coons, Sliss Lily Baker, and Sliss Pearl Boork; Slessrs. Alfred Brink, James Boork, Alfred Powers, John Hick ley, Charles Bacon, F. C. Baker, T. Bal zer, Adams, and others. Good Fellows Entertain. The masqurade ball given by Home as sembly last Wednesday evening was a success In every particular, 75 or SO couples participating, besides many visitors, who seemed to enjoy themselves as well as the dancers. The costumes were original In the extreme. Some quaint and comical, others very beautiful. Prizes were award ed to the best sustained lady and gentle man character. The judges found it very hard to decide, as there were so many deserving them. The lady's prize was giv en to a character representing Slorning. The gentleman's to one illustrating the need of free silver. This dance was one of a series of socials given by the assem bly every alternate Wednesday evening. The Last Cinderella. Dance. The winter season of social festivities ended in a blaze of glory Friday night, with the final dance of the "Cinderella" series. The advent of the Lenten season brought out an immense throng, many being present who had not enjoyed the de lights of terpsichorean pleasures for some time past. The ball was a very smart af fair, and went with a dash and vim, from beginning to finish. Tlje decorations, which were the combined efforts of Sliss Flan ders and Sliss Tuthill, were exceedingly tasteful and artistic Over each electrolier were placed great bunches of long, waving pampas grasses, supplemented by their own green1 foliage, arranged in the form of a hand bouquet. Oa the side waUs and di rectly over the stage were fan-shaped or namentations of the same effective deco ration. The dining hall -was Becked entire ly wltn beautiful double yellow jonquils. At one end was a large table, presided over by the patronesses of the occasion, assisted by Mrs. T. W. Symons, where coffee. Ices, and a very dainty supper was served. The guests were received by Mr3. H. E. Jones, Mrs. D. S. Tuthill. and Mrs. F. Alleyne Beck. The programme of dances consisted mainly of the favorite dieux temps, varied by the waltz and polka. The selections of music included several new melodies, and the orchestra played unusually well. A Y. SI. I. Social. At their hall, on Wednesday evening, Willamette council. No. (5, Young Slen's Institute, gave a social to a few of thei many friends. The evening's entertain ment commenced with drive -whist. Miss Tessie DeBurgh' and Mr. Campbell suc ceeded In carying off the -whist prizes, and the boobies were awarded to Sliss L. Beeves and John O'Leary. Befreshments were then served, during which John O'Leary and J. Alexander were heard to advantage In the rendition of recitations. Dancing was then indulged in until a late hour, when all departed, having voted it a complete success. Those present were: Sir. and Mrs. J. P. Sharkly, Sir. and Sirs. John Nawratil, Bev. John Henrich, Sirs. Beeves, Slisses Nora O'Malley, L. Beeves, Emma Kennedy, M. J. Film, Stable Dove, Helen Sharkey, Annie Kennedy, Tessie DeBurgh, B. Slarchand, Bose Kennedy, M. McGowan, Lena Owens, H. Van Stra len, K. Tillman, Tress Dove, P. Morgan, Lily Hembree, Lena Van Stralen, Lizzie Dunn, Bose Tillman, Slay Nawratil, Helen Kehoe, J. Nawratil, Slessrs. Frank Dunn, A. Kehoe, Al Prevost, W. C. McCully, T. Bambrick, Ed Kennedy, G. Fety, Jimes O'Leary, John Cavanaugh, W. F. Panle, W. B. Johnston, G. E. Slarchand, Joe All stock, M. Campbell, J. Alexander, Charles Van Stralen, D. J. SIcGill, T. Mancy, J. Buergal. H. J. Allstock, J. F. Sinnott, John O'Leary, A. Nawratil, J. Oberlie, E. F. Fay, S. T. Dove, Ed Warnock, George W. Dunning. FIftictli Wcddiner Anniversary. The 50th wedding aniversary of Sir. and Sirs. Jacob Nicholson took place Wednes day afternoon at their home, at Slount Ta bor, on the Wiberg lane, where they have resided for the past four years. Includ ing themselves, there were four genera tions on hand at the anniversarj't many of the relatives having come from differ ent portions of the state, filling the rooms with their numerous children. The house was tastefully decorated for the event, it all afternoon till late In the evening it was the scene of a most happy reunion. After 50 years sailing on matrimony's tempestuous seas, the couple have pre served youth in their hearts, and joined with their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and guests in an after noon of gaiety and amusement. At the appointed hour all the company assem bled in one of the large rooms, when Sir. and Sirs. Nicholson walked into the room arm-in-arm, and stood before Bev. W. S. Harrington, who performed the marriage ceremony again, the couple again taking upon themselves the marriage vows for another posible 50 years. In audition to the immediate relatives there were pres ent Sir. and Mrs. J. L. Goat, Mr. and Sirs. Doramu3, Sir. and Mrs. C. JJ. Large, Chauncey Ball, Dr. W. S. Harrington, Sir. J. A. Large. A Snrprise SInsqncrade. A very enjoyable surprise was tendered Sliss Inez Wheeler at the home of her pa rents, 603 Second street, last Friday even ing. Though entirely unexpected, the guests were received and entertained roy ally. The evening was delightfully spent. After unmasking the following programme was rendered: Vocal selection, Sliss Inez Wheeler; duo, Slisses Blackman and Wil liams; recital, Sliss Susie Ilolcomb; ad dress, Charles Guthrie; vocal selection, Agnes Druck; vocal selection, Samuel Do lan. A dainty lunch .as served, and the young people spent a most pleasant even ing. Among those present were: The Slisses Leah lllidge, Lilah Hlidge, Agnes Druck, Annie Ccpland, Lena Copley, Lena Childers. Nettie Blackman, Katie Wil liams, Clara and Susie Holcomb, Gertie Whltcomb, Lucy Pemmer, Clara Demmer, Inez Wheeler, Helen Isensee; Slessrs. James Ainsley, Boland Bordin, Fred H. Brown, Charles Guthrie, Arthur Sater ley, Al Grant, Fritz Bymer, Ed Diedrich, E. Whltcomb, Fred Shire, H. A. Isensee, Clarence Demmer, Ell De Hon, Slartln Pratt, Carlyle D. Sloore, Henry Druck, G. Stansbery, George Finch, Samuel Dolan, Bertie Slinser. Ball at the Portland. The fourth ball of the winter season of the Portland hotel was given on Thurs day evening, and, like its predecessors, passed olf with much eclat. Slanager Bowers displayed his usual fine taste in decorations, which were more than pleas ing to the eye. The hallways and the bal cony adjoining the ballroom were filled with ferns and hothouse plants, while the dining-room where the dancing took place was decked with flags. In the center of the supper-room was a round table, from the center of which punch was served from a large bowl, almost hidden from view by a pretty floral decoration. Supper was served at small tables placed about the sides of the apart ment. There were nearly 250 present, and the ball was a success In every way. Sliss Bilger Snrprlsed. On Tuesday evening a number of the friends of Miss Lavilla Bilger, 4&i East Ash street, took that lady by surprise. Music and dancing were continued until a late hour, with refreshments served at intervals. Those present were: Slisses Laura Bloomer, Annie DeBurgh, Tessie DeBurgh. Pearl Smith, Etta Kerr, Ada Llnvllle, Lucy Wilson, Slaggle Howe, Aggie Lynch, Slinnie Dllly, Ella Bruce, Slessrs. Frank Adams, Slassay Brown, Charlie Lownsbury, Bobert Little, Fred Bichardson, Jim Bruce, Lawrence Wilson, Herbert Humphrey, George Nichols, Clyde Zeller, Earnest Zeller, George Slill er. Will Singer, Will Drake, George Not tage. " Snrprise to Sir. and Sirs. Unrns. On Slonday evening an unexpected but highly agreeable surprise was tendered Sir. and Sirs. D. C. Burns, at their home, 503 Mill street, by a number of friends. The occasion was their eighth wedding anniversary. The evening was spent in social intercourse, followed by recitations and music, after which light refreshments were served. Among those present were Sir. and Mrs. D. C. Burns, Mr. and Mrs. John Bain. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Thompson, Mr. and Sirs. T. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Fichtner. Mr. and Sirs. Gibson, Mr. and Mrs. John Mackie, Mrs. SIcDonald, Mrs. Alden, the Misses Smith, Eaton, Lakamp, McDonald and K. Burns, and Messrs. Gib son, Burns, Nelson, Walker, W. W. Da vies, T. BIdor, J. Mackie, B. Leisk, A. M. Wright, F. B. Preston. Literary Ten. and Reception. A literary tea and reception given by; the Portland Women's Union, 510 Flanders street, Friday, from S to 6 P. M., proved a success. The rooms were tastefully dec orated with ivy and evergreen. Sliss Hel en Teal and friends presided at the tea table, the decorations for which were pink, with smilax and flowers. Guests were received by Me.sdames B. F. Burrell. P. L. Willis, G. W. Allen and Colonel Wolf. Books were received by Mrs. John H. Bell, Mrs. J. B. Comstock, Miss Crock er and Sliss Bankin. One hundred and thlrty-ono books were received, also a picture of five American presidents and their homes. Among those present were: Bev. Dr. T. L. Cole, Rev. Dr. T. L. Eliot, Sir. B. W. Wilbur and wife, Bev. G. R. Wallace and wife, Dr. II. B. Alden and wife, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Slason. Sir. E. C. Protzman and wife, Bev. Earl SI. Wil bur, Sir. W. T. Burrell, Sirs. C. Dunlap, Mrs. J. Stanton, Mrs. H. W. Corbett, Sliss Dunlap, Sirs. M. A. Stratton, Miss Edna Grace Watson, Sirs. A. J. Smith, Sirs. E. O. Gardner, Sirs. J. E. Cardweil, Sirs. SI. L. Cottingham, Sirs. Woodward. Sirs. Stevens, Sirs. Frederick Eggert, Sirs. Edwin C. Stuart, Sliss Stuart, Sirs. F. D. Chamberlain, Sliss Holman, Sliss Gay lord, Mrs. B. F. Dudley, Mrs. J. Ordway, Dr. A. P. Nelson, Mrs. J. L. Thompson, Sirs. S. H. Giesy, Mrs. P J. Mann, Misa Thorns, Sliss Watson, Sliss Florence Wat son, Sirs. J. F. Barrett, Miss Buchanan, Sliss Cremen, Sirs. M. D. Young, Mrs. George M. Sehuck, Mrs. David C. Burns, Sliss E. E. Oliver, Mrs. George Ainslle, Sliss Hamilton, Sirs. Frank SI. Warren, Sliss Adams, Sirs. John A. Bell, Sirs. J. F. Dickson, Mrs. Henry W. Mason, Mra. John Barrett. Social Slusicalc. The last entertainment and social of St. David's parish preceding the Lenten sea son was givan Thursday evening at the residence of Mr. John Gwllt, on the East Side, and was a social, musical and finan cial success. The entertainment was termed "An Evening With Gounod, Slon dclssohn, Bubinstein, Beethoven," and the following programme was very artistically; given: Mendelssohn (a) Short biography Mrs. Sahlstrorot (b) "Un Song D'Une Nult D'Ete".... Primo, Sirs. Sahlstrom; Secundo, Sliss Gwilt. Bubinstein (a) Short biography .Sliss Bell' (b) "Slelody in F" Violin, Sir. Creitz; Piano, Sliss Gwilt. Beethoven (a) Short biography Sir. Grubefi (b) Largo from Sonata in E flat. Opus 7; Presto in F, from Sonata F, Opus 1G, No. 2 Miss Berryj Gounod (a) Short biography Sir. Gwilt (b) Ave Slaria, "Melodle Relicieuse' Soprano, Mrs. Lawrence; piano, Sliss Gwilt; violin, Mr. Creitz; or gan. Sir. Gwilt. Befections and social converse completed, an "evening which was not only, heartily; ienjoyjedballiL.nrsentMbutifoIs'onetiedi UhcfalliesXOeSffT5avIu'sjCTnidaeatsumi for their treasury. The Camera Clnu. The Oregon Camera Club held an In formal meeting last Wednesday in Its rooms, over the Slerchants' National bank. The club numbers now 30 members; only one is lacking before the charter will be closed. The two dark rooms were inspected, and everything was found work ing to perfection. In the main hall there is quite a number of beautiful pictures on the walls. The screen is finished, a "book case has been ordered for a fast-growing library and a class in photography for new beginners will be started in a coupls of weeks. A lantern-slide exhibition (views of the Hawaiian islands) will be given next Tuesday for members and their friends by Sir. Goldsmith. A Dancinjr Party. Slisses Ethel and Bessie Allen gave a most enjoyable party to their friends in the Newcastle last Friday evening. Among those present were: Daisy Lar sen. Bachel JosephI, Constance Mattingly, Ethel Allen, Lucy Nicoll, Bessie Matting ly, Corene Sheldon, Bessie Allen, Miss West, Slisses Poulson, Sliss Jones, Rachel Dent, Howard Bellinger, George Thatch er, George Kadderly, Harry Nicoll, Irving Pratt, Douglass Pratt, Guy Thatcher, Thomas McCraken, Auther Eckhart, Wal ter Dustin. Harry Bow, and others. Celebrated the Day. The pupils of Sliss Annie Slattingly'g kindergarten school celebrated the anni versary of George Washington's birth day by holding appropriate exercises last Thursday afternoon. Those taking part were: Buth Cunningham, Buby Crichton, Slable Lindon, Venice Pierce, Elizabeth Bogge, Sladline Shuman, Laura SIcKen nle, Maud Newberry, Frances Dayton, Pauline Bogge, Boy Clark, Mark Cohn, Frank Valle, Eugene Oppenhimer, Ivan King, Slax Levenson, Wilson Sillier, Bob ert Cunningham, Jerome Prager. Entertained. Their Friends. A very pleasant and enjoyable time was held on Washington's birthday at the resi dence of H. H. Holmes, No. 8 East Sixth street, the occasion being a party given by their children, Gertrude and Philip, to some of their schoolmates. Games and dancing were indulged in until a late hour, when a bountiful supper was given tho little folks, and they all went home feeling happy and glad that George Washington had decided to have another birthday. A. Plea.sant Koine Social Affair. A very agreeable surprise party was! held at the residence of Sir. Allen Shet terly, Pleasant Home, on Saturday even ing, the Sth inst., to celebrate the joint birthday of Sir. and Sirs. Shetterly. The evening was passed in games, and at 12 o'clock supper was served, and at 1 o'clock the company separated, wishing their host and hostess many happy returns of the day. Snrprise to Sliss Horton. A surprise party was given Sliss Slartha Horton, Thursday evening, at her home, 795 Slissouri avenue, Albina. A fine crowd of young folks was present. The guests played games, enjoyed fine music and sang songs. Those present were: Sliss Ncra and Clara Horton, Sliss Nellie and