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POBTIiAKD, OREGON, STHvlDAY jglOESCIKG, PBBTJAUY 24, 1S95.
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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.
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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
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They're the hest jrrade that can be
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I the time to
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Xow, before you have yonr spring
dresses- made.
I ntil you have been fitted in them
you have no idea of what elegance
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OUR NEW
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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.
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(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