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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 28, 1900)
. u THE SUNDAY ORE$ONIAfy jmKTLANLV tfAKTJAEY 28, 1900. ifcy in r n fin SS3$?m&Ms3 M n $f I Day After Christians. (In a. flat,) Tvrae the day -after -Christmas and all through the flat There was drumming: and strumming: on this ' an&jpn that;, . Tho Brawns' little "boy had a .horn that ho blew trill It seemed lie must blow the contrivance In wo; The Whites' HtUe aya. had a drum that he beat As hard as he could, without stopping to eat; Young Gray bought his lie a piano, and say! She never "jet up for a minute all day! The Greens gave their fiaughter a1 new violin I wonder if wishing folks harm is a sinT The Blacks boujht their sweet little "Willie a flute. And he started right off on a horrible toot! There were thumping and jumping and clapping and yells. There "was rumbling of care there was Jingling of beHs. There was blowing and strumming oa this and on that i Oh, the day after Christmas is In a fiat! Chicago Times-Herald. WHERE ENJOYflENtRULES 'Very -Jolly Weekly Entertainment at a, most Hospitable Home Hap. penlngTs of tlie Week. Mr. and Mrs, W. A. Means, after giving a. series of dinner parties, a children's party .and a reception, to Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Mtorispiiflk'ofnvhlch.were largely attended, although they were entirely in formal, have been "at home;' on Thurs days in January. ' On these occasions, their home has been filled -with their friends, -who ha e entered Joyously Into the merrymaking. The en jojTnent of the evenings has been much heightened fry the liberal sprinkling of young people present. To dancing, sing ing, card playing, lotto and pool haye been added o&kewalklng and candy pulling. The entire house has been elaborately decor ated -with Christmas greens and, In tho dining-rooms, from a beautifully laid table, delicious refreshments have, been eerved. fit it... GARBED AS JDVEMLES. tJnique Dinner Entertainment Given by Miss Flanders. Miss Flanders gave quite an unique en tertainment on Wednesday evening, in the ehape of a dinner party, at -which all the guests were attired in juvenile costumes. The hostess herself looked unusually fetch ing In the gown of-a youthful miss of "ye olden time." Mies Frances Lewis was most attractively gowned as a rural lass, and Miss Macleay gave a "very faithful representation of Alexander Linthlcum. Miss Bajle AInsworth appeared as "Little Lord -Fauntleroy,'" and Bliss M. "Loulse Planuers was attired as" a little kinder garten maid of 6. Miss Ethel "Williams appeared as a cute little babe. In beauti ful lace lingerie. The dinner passed off most successfully and afterwards Miss AInsworth took a number of fiasnlijrht photographs. Miss Flanders' dinner guests were: Miss M. Louise Flanders, Miss Laurie King, Miss Mabel Macleay, Miss AInsworth, Miss Maud Ainsworlh, Miss Frances Lewis, Miss Alice Heltshu, Miss Frances Hoyt, Miss Ethel Williams, Miss Helen Eastham and Miss Whalley. Besides 'those at the dinner there were present: Mrs. Flanders, Mrs. C. H. Lewis, Miss Williams and Mrs. George Good. Dance ofthe Fleur de 1,1s. The fourth dance of the Fleur de Lis took place Thursday evening at Burkhard hall. The affair was managed exclusU ely by the women members of the Fleur de Lis and proved a pronounced success. The attendance was unusually large and the decorations "very artistic. The many-colored lights surrounding the stage made a veny- pretty effect, and the muslcal pro gramme was, as usual, excellent. The patronesbes were; Mrs. J. A. Hamilton, Mrs. E. H. Thornton, Mrs. D. J, Beakey and Mrs. A. F. Wheeler. The dates of the next dances are: February 22, March 22 and Aprii 19. Pleasant Blrthdny Party. , Mr. "and Mrs. E. C. Meats celebrated the "birthday of their little daughter by giving an afternoon party, at their residence, on Johnson and Twenty-fourth streets, on last Thursday. Games of all descriptions served to amuse the youthful contingent, and these were supplemented by a deli cious supper. The guests of young Miss Mears were: Donald Skene, Kenneth Drake, Preston Holt, Edwin Holmes, Harvey Black, Bertrand Cassels, Mollie Hazard, Jack Hazard 'and Hallet Max well. Mnltnomah Festivities. The principal event of the coming week will be the reception and dance-given by taejUjuUnomah Amateur Athletic Club, at tholr clubhouse, on Tuesday evening. The preparations are on a very" elaborate scale, and it wit! undoubtedly be one of the most brilliant events of the season. The patron esses wfll be: Mrs. Joseph N. Teal, Mrs. James Laldiaw, Mrs. J. R. McCraken, Mrs. Thomas B. Foster and Mrs. H. W. Gooae. Golden Wedding. A pretty society event at Oakland, Cal., last Wednesday was the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs Hall B. Rand, The house was , ne&uutttuy- decorated ana many of the mnnv n ,, i tnost -prominent people of Oakland nti sv FraaeisoB were present Dr. "and Mrs. D H. Rand, of Portland, were present and assisted in receiving tne guests. Mrs W. Wetzett, of -this city, was also expected to attend, but was unavoidably detained In ForO&JKS. Charralnc: Dinner. Mrs. L. A. Lewis ga e a dinner on Thurs day, which was a most charming affair in every way. Besides Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, there were present: Miss Heltshu, Mr. John A. Shepard, Miss Flanders and Mr. John C. AInsworth. MATRIMONLVL ALLIANCES. "Weddings of the Weclc in Portland and at Other Points. Perhaps the most prominent wedding 1 that has ever occurred in Scandinavian circles In Portland was the marriage of Theodore Anderson and Miss Hilma, C. Peterson? which was celebrated at Audi torium hall, Saturday evening, January 20. Bev. J. W. Skans was the offlciailng .min ister. The .hall was artistically decorated with ivy, smllax, potted palms and ferns. Suspended above and among the Ivy and green were tassels, tied in aerial love knots, giving a pleasing effect in the bril liantly lighted hall. The .bride wore a dainty gown of white organdie, over silk, trimmed in real lace, with veil and orange blossoms, and car ried a bouquet of bride's roses. Miss Ag nes Gustafson was maid 6f honor, and Charles Anderson, brother of the grpom, was best man. The bridesmaids were Miss Agnes Gustafson, Miss Tillle Anderson, Miss Mabel Anderson and Miss Bertha Hansen, each of whom carried bouquets of bride's roses. The groomsmen were: Sven Anderson, uncle of the bride; Alf Nlblen, John NJblen, Gustaf Johnson and Charles Anderson, A delicious lunch was served in the parlors of the adjoining hall, at the. close of the wedding ceremony, and after the wedding and bride's cakes had been al lotted, the happy couple and guests en gaged in dancing and merry-making. About 150 invited guests were present, in cluding prominent people from other cities Jn Oregon and in Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson will be at home after January 31, at their residence on East Madison street. Eldridge-Rofrers, A home wedding was solemnized at high noon on Wednesday, the 24th inst, in the presence of a few invited relatives and friends, at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs J. L. 'Bowman, Tenth and Clifton streets, this city. The contract ing parties were Mr. Arthur S. Eldridge, of Buffalo, N. Y, -and Miss Alice H- Rog ers, of Marshfield. Or., and Rev, Mr. Mor ris, of the Episcopal church, officiated, The bride was becomingly gowned and carried a bouquet of white Toses. After the ceremony the bridal party entered carriages and were driven to the Hotel Portland, -here the wedding breakfast was served. Mr. and Mrs. Eldridge will visit -friends in. Oregon for a few days be fore starting for their future home in Buffalo, N. Y. Febvet-Ward. On Sunday evening last, a quiet wedding was solemnized at the parsonageof St Francis church, the Rev. Father Shorbol officiating. The contracting parties were Miss Anna ward and Mr. John J. eb vet The 'bride was attended by 'Miss Julia M. Parker, of Salem, and the groom by his brother, Mr. George Febvet Af ter the ceremony" the bridal party re paired to the home of the bride's uncle and aunt, Colonel and Mrs. M. E. Free man, where a bountiful supper w as served The bride and groom took the evening train for1 Seattle, and will be at home at SSS Columbia street, after February 1. Beary-Tilxer. A pleasant home wedding was solemn ized at the res'dence of the bride's par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Sol Beary, 147 Tenth, j WOMAN'S ABLEST CHAMPION. niwnr ' iiiwiHiun i lllWIII Willi ii mi I" MISS SUSAN B. ANTHONY AS SHE APPEARS TODAY. "Many famous women." says the -New York World, "will gather in Washington next month to attend- the celebration of the 80th birthday of Susan B Anthony, which will be the feature of the fifty-eecond annual convention of the National American Woman Suffrage League. Miss Anthony will have reached her 80th year on 'February xi, and it is planned to make the observance one of the most noteworthy functions5 of the life' of the 'Grand Old Woman.' , "Her great work is far from finished, but there Is enough to celebrate In what she has ac complished. There will be a reception in the Lafavette opera house, in Waiington, In the afternoon, when women 'from all over the country representing different organizations will present greetings, nnd In the evening there will be another reception In the Corcoran gallery, "Miss Anthony Is all ready for the receptions. She has decided upon iier gowns, for, like all women. Miss Anthony has paid much attention to dress all her lte. She will order no now gowns, for ahe says those she has are plenty good enough. " 'I have a handsome black satin made for my trip to Europe last summer. The waist is all trimmed in white, and I shall wear that for the afternoon doings " street. -Sunday evening, the 21st inst., In tne pwsence Of cipse relatives only., tne occasion DeinK me marriage oi juiss vjar- rle Beary to Dr. A. Tilzer, of this city. -Rev. J. Bloch officiated, and Miss Sophie Durkhelmer was bridesmaid; Mr. Sam L. Beary was best man and little Estelle Goldsmith played LohengrInswedding march. The rooms were prettily deco rated with ferns, and Oregon grape. The bride carried a bunch of bride roses. The , young couple left on a trip to the Sound. . Graham-Hellenbrand. i On Wednesday evening, January 24, at J the 'Home of. the groom's sister, 351 Clay street, Mrs. W. W. Graham and Charlotte J. Hellenbrand were united In marriage, Rev. Dr. Morrison officiating. The "wed ding was a very quiet one, only a few of the most intimate friends of the young couple being present. A dainty lunch was served, the table being beautifully decked with flowers and evergreens. Mr. and Mrs Graham sail for Germany early next month and will remain in. Berlin tor sev eral years. Mr. Graham is said to be .a -violinist of exceptional ability. . Glutsch-Druclc. A pretty family wedding took place last Sunday, January 2t at vthe residence of Mr. and Mrs. William Druck, the con tracting parties being their daughter, Miss Nelly Druck and Mr. Emil Glutsch. The marriage ceremony was performed by evening 'was spent, only Intimate friends j.-u e II.. i.i 4. rm. . ... couple are making their home at Paradise Springs, where they will be pleased to re ceive their friends. ICaro-Lunterstein. The marriage of Miss Annie Lunfer stein, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. X Brum berg, and Mr. Louis E.'lvaro was solemn ized on Sunday, January 2V, at the Audi torium hall. Tho ceremony was performed by-Rev. Robert Abrahamson, in the pres ence ofj. relatives and over 200 f riepds. An elaborate supper was served, after which -dancing'was indulged in until a late hour. Mr. and Mrs, Karo will receive at their new home, 22C Sherman street, today. BIorrin-Rolcs. Mr. Thomas Morrin and Miss Mollis Roles, both formerly of this city, were married at Walla Walla Sunday evening, January 7, by Rev. L. A. Johnson. In consequence of the recent death of the bride's grandparents and the illness of her mother, ' Mrs Rojes, tho wedding cere mony was quietly conducted, with only close friends in attendance Mr. and Mrs. Morrin will make their home in. Walla Walla. Roth-Downs. Miss Margueriate M. Downs and Mr. J. F. Roth were quietly married last Satur day evening, at the home of the bride's parents in Piedmont, the Rev. Mr. Ste vens officiating. After the ceremony there was a dainty lunch. The bride carried a bunch of white carnations. Mrs. and Mr. Roth will be at home to "their friends at their home in the Hill block after Febru ary 1. Bniratrement Announcement. The engagement of Miss Nellie Hembree to Mr. George Housman, both of this city, is announced. IiV AIVD ABOUT PORTLAND. Social nnd Other Events, Past, Pres ent and Prospective. ' A, pleasant and genuine- surprise party was given Miss Pearl Grace Gllbreath Tuesday evening, on the occasion of her 18th birthday, at the residence of her mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs J. P. Wager, at 173 Arthur street. Miss Gil toreath was the recipient of a number of valuable aand pretty presents, and her friends who were present enjoyed a very pleasant evening. A nice luncheon was served at 11 o'clock, shortly after which the guests departed, with unanimous wishes for "many happy returns " Those present: Mr. and Mrs. A. Dumas, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Wager, Mrs. Margaret Moorehouse, Mrs. George E. Burch, Mrs. J. T. Stoneroad, Miss Grace H. Hunes, Misses Grace, Agnes and Hilda. Plummer, Miss Annie Gratke, Miss Lena Dumas, Miss Rowena Pratt, Miss Olga Luke, tho Misses Charlotte and Emma Thomas, Miss Pearl G. Gllbreath ancL Messrs. G. L Bishop, Albert Gunnison, F. H. Eckhardt. R. H. Pratt and George McKlnney. SUCCESSFUL MASaUERADE. Women of "Woodcraft Give a Very Pleasant Entertainment. One of the most successful masquerade baljs of the season was that given on Saturday evening, January 20, at Grand Army hall by Astor circle. No. 152; Women of Woodcraft The dancincsbaeft nf h nau was taxed to Its utmost, owing to the large crowd, but by good manaKement- no confusion resulted. The first prize for tho most elegantly dressed lady was awarded to Mrs. W. Ryan, .and for the most elegantly dressed gentleman, to Mr. L. Gevurtz Mrs. Hoover won the prize u-ui,- mic must original cparaqter. Jaie suc cess of tne ball is mostly,- due to the efforts of Mrs. H. Westermlre, Mrs W. Ryan and Mrs Hoover, who directed all the ar- rangements. Piedmont Surprise Party. A pleasant surpr'se party was given Mrs. A. S. Foster on her birthday, at her home in. PTfcdmont, n Monday, the 22d insfc. WhilefMrs. Foster wjp3 availing herself of an invitation t spend, the" evening with a neighbor, a company of ladies and gentle men assembled at her home and imme diately demanded" her presence by 'phone. Mrs. Foster return eajtnd found the house completely takenjuo session of. Those pres ent were; Mr. ahoMrs., George. Bakerf Mrs John Clark, Mr. and Mrs. H. BUr-' rows, Mr, and Mrs, George McMahon, Miss" Baker, Miss Lilly Baker, iyss Amy Baker, Mrs -B. J. Sellwoodrf MrOw". H. Clagett, Mrs. F. E. Lounsbjiryi fMrs.- Charles Blakely, Miss Blakely? Miss Olark and Messrs. R. Epperson, A. S. Foster and S, B. Foster. Trastand music were Indulged In until , time for the last car to Portland. Double Surprise Party. A very pleasant double surprise partv was tendered Miss Bertha Sunderland and Mr. Herman Spooner ast "Wednesday even ing at the home of Mls Sunderland, 5S1 East Pine street. The party was given in celebration of the anniversary of their birthdays The evening was pleasantly spent in games, interspersel. with music by the Alger brothers. Music was also furnished by Miss Sunderland. Miss Dufur auu -" owuauury. abouc du menus were J Pr,esent. I v ' - The, Votelea Clnb. The VeteIea Club wjll give its last party before Lent next Friday evening. The club Intends to have one party shortly after Easter, which will be the last bf tbls season's series. - Social, Happenings. The fifth anniversary oi the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. J. Kaiser was observed by a small party of friends at their resi dence, 231 Grant street, last Tuesday even ing. A number of vocal and. instrumental selections were rendered by those present and lunch was served. ' A surprise party was tendered the Messrs, Mark, Fred and Porcival Hoag, at 1199 East Taylor street, on Wednesday evening, the 24th Inst. There wasa largo company present. A surprise party was given Miss Grace JKlng, Saturday evening, by a number of Tier friends, at her home, qn East Twenjy flrst and Smith streets. A delightful even ing was spent in music, singing and play ing games. After a repast, whist was In dulged, Jn until a late, hour. Last Monday evening, the 22d inst., be ing the 10th anniversary of the-marriage of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Weatherford, their friends began calling on them early in the evening, and kept gathering until a late hour, bringing with them refreshments and tinware of all kinds and makes." The evening was pleasantly spent in recita tions, vocal and instrumental music: A successful surprise was tendered by a number of young- people to Hugo J. Klee- mann, on the evening of the. 13th inst., and in honor of that gentleman's birthday, at the home of his parenis, on Belmont street. The evening "was very enjoyably spent, and midnight -came only too soon. The principal features of the evening were a number of musical and humorous selec tions on the phonograph, and a cakewalk, in which Miss Millie Schloth and Mr. Leonard Sundbom carried off the honors. PEOPLE COMING AND GOING. Ebb and Flow of the Social Tide in and About Portland. Mr. and Mrs. George T. Myers are at Santa, Barbara, Cal. ' ThVEdelweiss Dancing Club will give its second dance Friday next. Mrs. John Gibbon has returned from a four months' visit to the Eastern states. Mrs. Benjamin F. Stevens, of this city, is spending the winter In Washington, D. C. Dr. and Mrs. D. H. Rand will return from a three weeks' visit to California Monday. - ' '" Mr. and Mrs. R. Cowan have returned from California, after a pleasant visit of a month. Mr. R. H. Pease arrived from San Fran cisco last Monday, and is staying at. the Arlington Club. Miss Hoult has returned to Portland, after a three months' absence'ln' Southern California and Mexico. "United States Judge Gilbert and his daughter, Miss Catherine, left for San Francisco Thursday evening. Mrs. R. J. Holcberg, of Butte, Mont., is on a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel. Freedman 432 Burnside street. Miss Minnie Martin, of Forest Grove, has Teturned home, after a two weeks' visit with 'Mrs. W. A.1 Cole, of this city. Miss, Jean Montague Grlswold, the art ist, is spending a few months at San Diego, Cal., a guest at the Hotel del Cor onado. Mr. and Mrs . Lawrence Smith, of Gen esee, Idaho, and Miss McWilllams, of San Jose, jp&l., are visiting their aunt, Mrs. E. F. Lambs, 570 Ellsworth street. Special French Courses French pronunciation classes will be opened February 1 (Thursday), under the direction of Mme. A. de Fonfride Smith. Persons who have a knowledge of the French language, and yet do not feel sure of its pronunciation, have an ex cellent opportunity of perfecting them selves; for, after having taken the course, one never hesitates at the pronunciation of a single French word. Those who have no knowledge of French build the necessary foundation for study. Over 200 persons in Portland have successfully "taken this course. Terms (only for courses opening February 1), 52 50 for complete course, the same for next course. Reading and conversation classes, ?2 50 a month In class of five, two lessons per week. Address 121 Tenth stre'ot. Tel. Front 915. A Pretty Compliment. The following letter received by Mrs. Ordway, from Madam Norelli, the gifted singer, Is self-explanatory: "Portland, Jan. 18. Mrs. June McM. Ordway, Portland, Or.: My Dear Mrs. Ordway Please allow me to, express my appreciation of the honor tendered me by the dedication of your lovely "Bird Notes." It is a most charming composition, and the delightful melody It contains could only spring from a pure and tender heart It Is with great pleasure that I acid this gem to my programmes Very sincerely .yours. JENNIE NORELLI." A Trip to Paris. For those intending to visit tho Paris exhibition, a special, course is given in daily-life conversation. It reads like a' novel. Classes for beginners, Monday, Wednesday ,( Friday, at 10 and 3 The Franco - American School, Oregonlan building, Director, Professor Vannod. Popular "Oregon March." Copies at the leading music stores. Cpmmon-Sense Beauty; Parlors, facial blemishes removed- 70 Lewjs block. Verein Einthracht great masquerade ball at Turn hall, 22d February. 3nox hats, spring, 19po, just received by Buff um & Pendleton.- '. AMONG THE COLLEGES. Events of the Weelc at the State University--Elsewhere. The' January number of the University of Oregon Monthly was issued Monday. It' contains a, number of Interesting stories; an article entitled "The Evolution, of the lee, Club,,r by W. GIff6rd Nash; a brief history of tne. unrversity, ot Oregon Club, ana a humorqus account o the recent Glee Club tour through Eastern Oregon. Outspf the Glee Club and the Treble-Clef Club also appear, i. ' , The freshman, class Is eMeavorlmr to J secure a return debate with the Portland h'igh school. Messrs. Hooker,. Blythe, Red- niand, Wagner, Hammond and Ross have been chosen as contestants in the "try out." Last Saturday evening the freshmen "defeated the Eugene high school at basket ball, the score being 19 to 0. The "try-out" for the purpose of seleqt Ing a debating team to represent the uni versity this ypar will be held In Villard hall February 17. The speakers elected by the student body are: W. L. Whittlesey, '01: B. C. Jakwav. '02: B. E. SDencer. 01: r -George; Q Goodall, '02; V. L-. Holt, '00, and Ed Blythe, '03. CDho local oratorical contest will be held In "Villard hall Friday, February 9 The r class orators are: For 1900, Miss-Dosle Al laway and Arthur Waltz; for 1901, Clifton N. McArtnur; for 1902, B. C. Jakway; for 1903, Ernest Fisher. Friday evening the Laurean Society dis cussed, the question: "Resolved, That it 'a time for lite Unfted Stat'es to abandon her sollcy of protection." The TEhitoxlcon So- c ety debated the question: "Resolved, That women should participate in inter-colle- giate contents." Professor Washburn de- . cneiiaus. livered a fecture entitled; "A Trip Through Andrew Urquhart, of The Dalles, Is vis Spain," before the Philologions. , .Itlng Lewis county relatives this week. Messrs. Angell, Bishop and McArtnur Miss Maggie Sloan entertained a num- THREE GENERATIONS OF GATLINGS Bl il8iftSBBw Ira DR. GATLING, REVOLVING-GUN .OF The above picture represents three generations bearing- the famous nsune of Gatllng, the in ventor ot the terrible revolving-battery gun, which is said to have caused the death ot 250,000 men, his eldest son and his eldest grandson. The photograph was taken a few montha ago, on the occasion of the inventor's Slst birthday. The eldest son, Blchard Henry Gatllng. is 20 years old, and is a prominent real estate pperator in New York city. The joungest member of the interesting triumvirate is Addison Barnes Gatllng, the 4-j ear-old son of Richard H. and Winifred-Barnes Gatlii.ff. Df. Gatllng is still hard at work, and is as vigorous as a man of 50. He is-now in Chicago, where he. is arrarglng for the manufacture of one of his latest Inventions, an automobile plow, vvhlcblt is claimed will do the work of eight men and twelve horses ' will represent the 'varsity republican club at the league convention in Portland next month. ' Willamette University Notes. On Thursday the regular chapel exer cise, was given up at Marietta university, and a programme rendered. In observance of tho day of prayer tot colleges. Rev. W. C. Kantner, Rev. R. McKillop and Rev. H. A. Ketchum delivered addresses. Many of the townspeople were present at- these exercises. The basket-ball season has opened up fa vorably for Willamette. The- first game was played -with the local Y. M. C. A. team on January 17, and resulted In a vie- I tory for the university by a score of 31 to 6. Last Saturday the second- game wa3 won over the O. S. N. S. by a score of 6 to 9, at Monmouth. " The past -week closed the regular school work for this semester. Examinations be gin Tuesday, and will continue the re mainder of the week. There will bo no intermission now, but there 'will T)e the regular spring vacation. Pacific University. ' On Friday night, January 19, a large audience, at Music Hall, Pacific univer sity, listened to an enjoyaole presentation of "A Miasummec Night's Dream," with Mendelssohn's music, by Miss Evans, pro fessor of. vocal expression, as reader, and Misses Clara White Cooly and Grace Odgers. As Thursday was the regular college day for prayer, school was dismissed. Rev. Mr. Clapp addressed the students in the morning, and in the afternoon prayer meetings were held in tho different classes. At a recent meeting of the freshman class, Robert Wilcox was elected presi dent, and the Misses Bally and Caples, Messrs Qiarke, Day, Buxton and E. Me vesse were selected to represent" the cla&s In the arbor day exercises. NORTH OF THE COLUMBIA. Various Events of the Weelc In the State of Washington. 9 Vancouver. The Vancouver Athenaeum Society met with Mr&. F. C. Palmer on Tuesday. C. D. Bowles has been seriously ill at his home in this city since last Tuesday. r Will Hill arrived home from a three months' trip to Manila on Wednesday. Dr. James Reagles returned Thursday from Fort Wrangel, Alaska, where he was temporarily stationed for a month. A. M. McMlllen left Thursday for Fort Wright, where he has been ordered to take station as 'clerk, in the quartermas ter's department. . The Vancouver High Five Club met at the residence of, Mr.-and Mrs. W. P. Crawford last week,, and with Mr.'.ana Mrs. C. W. Albright on Thursday even ing. The social hop given by tho Vancouver Amateur Athletic Club, at the gymnasium, on Wednesday evening, was an enjoyable society feature of the week. About 50 couples enjoyed the hospitality of the club. The event of the week was the "tea" given by Mrs. W. R.' Dunbar, at her resi dence on East B street, last Wednesday. An 'amusing feature was the solving of a list of conundrums, for which prizes were given, Covers were laid for 20. The" par lor and table decorations were carnations and smilax. " Wnlln Walla. The Hlgn Five Club met with Mrs. F. B. Sharpstein Friday. ( , Clifford J. Owen, of tho Telegram, was In the city Wednesday. , ' Mrs. J. M. Hill and daughter, .Miss Georgle, liave returned from a pleasant trip to Portland. Mrs. Howard R. Keylor entertained -a r large party of ladles Saturday with cards and refreshments. " Councilman George W. Babcock and wife have returned from an extended vis it to their old Boston home and other Eastern points. 'Captain & $ autfwanof PotUaM, jew ' ln the city Wednesday, on his w&y to New York in the Interest of the Central Navigation & Construction Comiany, which is building a portage road at Tho Dalles. ; Mrs. C. B. Upton Tuesday evening for the Misses Chapman, daughters of Mrs. Upton, and which was attended by 30 young ladies and gentlemen, and hlgcly enjoyed. Central la. O. A. Haskell is here from Toledo, on a visit to hfe family. Mrs. A. Rayner, 'of Tacoma, Is vis iting relatives in thl3 city. Rev. Charles F. Goode returned on Sat- urday from The Dalles, Or., where he has been conducting a revival meeting. Dr.', and Mrs. Wilson, of Indiana, who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs- A. P. Taylor In North Centralla, left Tuesday I ,. nr.-o. FAME, HIS SON AND GRANDSON. ber of her friends at a card party Monday" evening. Mrs. Lena Bartow, who has beep a resi dent of jCltehalis the past; two years, has gone to Seattle to live. " Mr. and Mrs. William Murphy, of Baker City, Or., who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Harry 'Stuchell, in Chehalls, start ed Tuesday on a pleasure trip to Cali fornia. SOUTH OF THE COLUMBIA. Various Events of the Weelc in the State of Oreson. Salem. Mrs. A. J. Daniels and children have gone to Dayton to spend eight or 10 days. King Hibbard returned this week from California, where he has been several months for the benefit of his health. The Saturday Fortnightly Club was en tertained last evening by Miss Esther Nel son, at the home ot Miss Ella RIneman. Mrs. Frank Metschan returned to her home In Canyon City last Monday, after an extended visit at the home of Hon. Phil Metschan, in this city. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hodges returned this week from a wedding tour In South ern, Oregon, and have gone to Prineville, where they will make their home. The- Friday Night Club gave its semi monthly dance in Tioga hall last Friday evening. The pleasant weather brought out an unusually large number of mem bers, and a very enjoyable time was had. The High Five Club held its biweekly meeting at the residence of Mrs. F. R. Anson last Wednesday afternoon. As usual, the meeting was Informal, and the I afternoon was pleasantly spent around the four tables. It Is the custom of the club to give only one prize, and on this occasion Mrs. G. L. Rose was the suc cessful player. The committee having in charge the ar rangements for the military ball to be given In the Armory In this city on the anniversary of Washington's birth report that they have had favorable responses from the military officials, who have been invited, and that the success of the event is' assured. On this occasion the veterans of company K, Second Oregon volunteers, will be guests of company K, Third Ore gon. ' Astoria. Rev. and Mrs. T. A. Hyland have gone on, an extended trip through Southern California. Tho Friday Night whist club was en tertained last week at the home of Mr, and Mrs. F. P. Kendall. Mrs. C. B. Haraden left with her two boys on Wednesday for Skagway, Alaska, where she will join her husband. ' , Mr. and Mrs. George A. Nelson and Miss, Alma Holmes left during the week for California, where they will spend the rest of the winter. Mrs. Flavel and the Misses Flavel, who have been spending the winter in San Francisco, have gone to Paris, where they will make an indefinite, stay. Mrs. J. E. HIggins gave an afternoon tea to a number of friends on Wednes day. The affair was chieily musical and was thoroughly enjoyed by those pres ent. Another enjoyable dancing party was given on Thursday evening at Hanthorn's hall. About 50 couples were present The patronesses were: Mesdames Elmore, Lighter, Flavel and J. G. Megler. Collector of Customs John Fox and Mrs. Fox, formerly Miss Gussle Gray, LAST DAYS OF THE CLEARANCE SAL Underwear, Union Suits and Waists are reduced, and are cold-weather comforts. Take advantage of our bargains. 272 Washington St. f daughter of Judge J. H. D. Gray, of this city, who were .married In Portland on Monday last, will reside in Astoria. Miss Lottie Bennett entertained a few friends at a delightful evening party at the home of Mrs. W; S. Kinney on Thurs day evening- of- last. week. Mrs. George H. George gave an after noon tea to a large number of friends on Friday. A few hours were pleasantly spent at games, and several selections of music were enjoyed. Luncheon was served. Oregon City. Mrs. William Galloway gave an address on geology before the graduating class of the Park Place high school Friday af- iernoon I The 'third of the series of dancing par- , tits given by the Jolly Fellows, at th Amtorj', Friday evening, was the smart est function of the season. The evergreen decorations gave the walls and orchestra starcl a. holiday appearance. Several guests were present from Portland, tho attendance being much larger than usual. Tho programme consisted of 16 waltzes and two-step dances, with four extras. The Dlller family, all prominent ploneera of 1S52, had a family reunion and ban quet, at the home of Major and Mrs. Thomas Charman, Tuesday evening. The family consisted o'f Mrs. Jlagdallne Dl.'er, of Oregon City; her son. Councllmar L. Dlller. of Seattle; her daughters, Mrs. Amelia Fisher, of Corvallls, and Mra. Thomas Charman and Mrs. M. M. Char man, of Oregon City, besides a number of children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Major Charman was toastiriaster, and responses to approprlata toasts were made by different members of the. family. La Grande. Mrs. N. K. West and Mrs. Reed enter tained some friends Saturday evening at whist. Mrs. T. N. Murphy pleasantly enter tained a number of ladles Friday even-, ing In honor of Mrs. Fred Moore, wha lefr Sunday for Denver. Miss Mary D. Wilson, who has been visiting Mrt. J. M. Berry the past month,, left Thursday morning for San Francisco, accompanied b Mre. Haines, who wilt remain In that city for a month. Mrs. F. S. Finn and Mrs. J. Brann gave a whist party Thursday evening, at tho home of Mrs. Brann. In honor of Mrs. Quackenbush, who will leave in a few days to make her home In Portland. Mr. Fred Moore took his departure Sun day ,morning for a three months' sojourn at Hot Springs, Ark. Mrs. Moore accom panied him as far as Denver, where sa will --visit relatives until Mr. Moore'3 re turn. Mc3Xlnn ille. Mrs. J. C. Cooper returned Thursday from California. Mrs. J. E. Durham lft Saturday to 3oin her husband at Rossland. B. C B. Dresser and family left McMinnville Monday for Portland, where they will make their future home. Mrs. Cressy, of Independence, has re joined her husband In McMinnville, where they will remain for the present. A pleasant surprise party was given Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Bond Friday evening, in, honor of their 10th wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jacobs, of Burling ton, Kan., who have been in MeMinn Ille for the past year, left for their home Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. F. W. Redmond and daughter, Luclle, left last week for Redlands, Cal., where they will spend the remainder of the winter with Mrs. Redmond's sister. CorvnlHti. The Ladles' Whist Club was entertained by Mrs. Robert Huston Thursday after noon. The ladies of Ellsworth Relief Cotdq were pleasantly entertained at the homo of Mrs. G. W. Smith Wednesday after noon. , An excellent entertainment wad" given at the college chapel last Saturday evening, when Mrs. Meeke delighted the aucMenco with her recitations and comic selection. An Informal reception was tendered tho h Corvallls -volunteers by the Emergen -y Corps at the city hall Tuesday evening. The ocpasion was the presentation of cer tain souvenir badges, secured by the Emergency Corps for the Manila boys, ra honor of the tatter's valiant service ia the Philippines. A short musical pro gramme was rendered. A large number of townsfolk attended. Eujrene. Miss Fluman, of Portland. Is visiting frfends In Eugene. Mrs. Stroub entertained about 25 of her friends at "tiffin" Wednesday afternoon. Miss Wllla Hanna entertained a number of friends at dinner last Saturday even ing. Mrs. C. E. Loomls entertained about 20 of her friends in a very pleasant manner Saturday afternoon. Miss Hattle Thompson, of Cottage Grove, and Mrs. J. Smith, of Ogden. are guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Burton. Mrs. J. B. Chambers returned Wednes day from Independence, where she has been visiting her son, F. E. Chambers. Mrs. W. K. Scarborough gave a very pleasant reception last Friday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Harriet Lyle Veazle, of Portland. About 50 ladies were present. Pendleton. Miss Stella Kellogg, of Portland, is a guest of Mrs. John Vert. The ladles of the Maccabees gave a very enjoyable pink domino party at Armory hall on Monday night. The party was well attended. Mrs. Alice Sheridan and daughters. Misses Maude. Gertrude and Leo. havo arrived In Pendleton, and will agam make their home in this city. The members of Damon lodge. K. of P., received an agreeable surprise at their lodgeroom on Monday evening, in the form of a banquet prepared by the wives of the members. Forest Grove. Mrs. Kate Gorman, of Astoria, Is visit ing Mrs. C. Fritz, her sister, here. The W. C. T. U. met at Mrs. Eveline La Chapello's, Tuesday. There were exer cises by Miss Jennie Burts' kindergarten class. Professor J. M. Garrison, who has been teaching In the Colfax college and tho city schools of that place, has returned to this city. The Dalle. Hon. John Sommervllla arrived hero Saturday from Idaho, and Is spending some time with his family. Rev. W. F. Hawk, pastor of the Meth odist church. left Wednesday for Port land, to be gone a few days. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Beachwood. of Ta coma, arrived In this city Tuesday a-J are tho guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Nolan. Roieburg-. Mrs. W. H. Reed, of Labanon. Or., la visiting the family of L. A. Harmon. W. F. Wright and wife left Wednesday for a months' visit with relatives In San Diego. Mrs. James Wright left Wednesday f Klamathon, Cal., to visit her daughter, Mrs. Combs. 4