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"20 THE SUNDAY OREG02IAN, PORTLAND,- JANUARY 15; im. .Carl Spuhn. Mr. T. Scott . Brooke. Me. John Carson, Mr. Greua, Mr. Roderick Macleay. Mr. Rodney- GUsan Mr. W. D. Wheelwright. Mr. Wirt Minor. Mr. Thales unthicum. Mr. Andrew Kerr. Dr. -Herbert Nichols. ,Mlss Lillian Dosch's engagement to Charles Henry Cooper, of St. Louis, was Informally announced, to her friends at a small tea given yesterday afternoon by Miss Dosch and her sister. Miss Camilla Mrs. Worcester, of Buffalo, and Miss Jcanno "Wakefield, of Omaha, received with the hostesses, and in the dining room, -which was prettily decorated in red. Mrs. 'Ficldinj; Kelly and Mrs. Frank Ulley presided, assisted " by; Miss Etta Honeyman and MIa Ruth Maxwell. A charming addition to the enjoyment of the guests was a dainty French love song by Miss Grace Gilbert. Mrs. J. D. Meyer and Mrs. L. Coblentz gave a "500" party Thursday afternoon at the Concordia Club, entertaining about 50 guests, who enjoyed tho afternoon very much. Four handsome prizes were award ed to Mrs. August Obcrdorfcr. Mrs. Frank Rotbchild. Mrs. Julius Goldsmith and Mrs. Louis Rosenblatt. SEVERAL dances, many card parties and various interesting club meet ings and church entertainments made the past week a pleasant one, in spite of the snow, which makes most Orrgonlans prefer to stay Indoors. The dance given by Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Burns and tho Misses Burns on Thursday evening was in every way a charming event. The rooms used for dancing and for bridge, which was played by a number of the guests, ft-erc elaborately decorated with palms :nd flowers. Tho music was by Par sons' orchestra, the programme includ ing tho newest music. Another dance which was an impor tant event among the Winter's enter tainments was tho annual hop of Com pany H, Oregon National Guard, given at tho Armory on Friday evening. A large letter "11," studded with electric lights, was suspended from the centor of the celling, and the large hall, light ed also with many more red whlt and blue Incandescent lamps and decorated Tvlth flags and palms, made a very beautiful appearance. The committee Included Lieutenant Bruce Jvaltz. Lieu tenant L. Kollookr, Corporal Cheney, Mr. A. It. Kerrigan and Mr. Fred Mc Carver. Mrs. William Harder. Mrs. J. It. Bean and Mrs. S. J. Thompson were patronesses Several bridge parties were given during the week. Mrs. J.- Wesley Ladd entertaining on Tuesday. Mrs. Warrren Houghton on Wednesday and Mrs. Frederick H. Hopkins yesterday. Mrs. Lucius Allen Lewis entertains the Bridge Club tomorrow afternoon. Miss Julia' Toman entertained a few friends informally on Tuesday even ing, the greater part of the time being occupied with the popular game of "500." at which Mrs. George Wlllard Brown and Mr. Ernest Brand won the prizes. Two very pleasant card entertain ments Tuesday afternoon were those at which Mrs. Abe Meier and Mrs. Felix Frledlandor were hostesses. The pupils of St. Helen's JIall, for whom the faculty provides some sort of pleasant amusement on each Thurs day evening, were cntortained last week by Miss Elizabeth 3C. Matthews, who gave them an account of ji recent trip through Yollowstonc National Park. Illustrating her talk with many plcturos and souvenirs. . Miss Louise Forsyth, recently from Npw York City, and Instructor in elo cution at St. Helen's Hall this year, gave a most delightful afternoon with Brown ing on Wednesday, at the residence of George H. Williams. The reading was given under the auspices of the ladles of Trinity Guild, and the large drawing room was filled to overflowing with members of Portland's most fashionable and cultured set and lovers of Browning. Miss Forsyth is an enthusiastic Brown ing student, and expressed nor delight in bringing her favorite poet to her first Pacific Coast audience. She said that Prownlng's psychological day Is still in Us early morning that It has not yet reached high noon, and declares that he !! more in harmony with the thought of the 20th-century man .and woman than Shakespeare, whom she knows and loves as well, for she recites from memory many of his plays. Mlj-s Forsyth was in excellent voice, and road In a dramatic and sym pathetic manner. "My Star," "My Iaat Duchess." "Count Gismond," "An Italian In England," "Up at a Villa Down in the City.' "A Lover. Ouarvol," "Rabbi Ben Ezra,' "A Tale of The Singer and the Cricket." "Porphyria -Lover" and "Herve Rlcl." She preceded each number with explanatory comments, tell ing tho story and grvlng a digest of the characters. This, together with her un usual dramatic ability in entering into the lire of the characters, made Brown ing easily apprehended and admired even by those least familiar with his writings. Members of the Woman's Club J-.01 a pleasant meeting on Friday afternoon in me nail In the Marquam building, beings entertained by five-minute talks on subjects from each dpnartmimt fal lowed by a discussion on "What - the icar lias uone for Us." Mrs. W. E. Thomas represented the German de partment: Mrs. S. A. Evans. Oregon history; Mrs. George C. Flanders, mu sic; Miss Millie II. Trumbull, economic inquiry; Mrs. C. t Chapman, educa tional; Mrs. M. A. Oirdon. Kntrlish liter ature: Mrs. B. S. Pague, current events; -Madame Julia II. Bauer. French: Mrs. Nina Larowe. elocution: Dr. Mao tt Cardwell. the home. Dr. C. J. Smith, of Pendleton, gave an excellent talk on bills bofore the Legislature of interest to women, the information bolng of great value. On Tuesday evening the Misses Flan ders gave n large bridge party in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Hunt Lewis. Their guests were: Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Ains worth, Mr. and Mrs. William Warrens. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lewis. Dr. and Mrs. Ernest Tucker. Dr. and Mrs. George Whltesldes, Mr. and Mrs. Gorden Voor hies. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kerr. Mrs. Ar thur MInott. Miss Bryan. Miss King. Miss Wilson. Miss Allle Gibson. Miss Hoyt. Miss Miriam Strong. Miss Whalley. Miss Bums, Miss Kathleen Burns, Miss Heltshu, Miss Sally Lewis, 3Ir. Berjr, Mr. Miss R. Prager entertained eight -of her friends very delightfully at luncheon on Wednesday at the Hotel Portland. The table looked extremely pretty, with a large center arrangement of pink roses, besides scattered buds and asparagus fern. room, where the tablo was decorated with 'carnations and lighted with " red-shaded candles. Prizes were" won by Mrs. E. H. Carlton and Mr. A. H. AverilL Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. A. H;. Aver ill. Dr. and Mrs. E. E. Cable. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Carlton. Miss Edna Church, Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Malarkcy. Mr. and Mrs. J. C Olds, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rich ton and Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Werleln. Tho club will be entertained on January a by Mr and Mrs.. Beach. - . Myrtle Chapter, Order of the East ern Star, gave a very pleasing enter tainment last -evening at Masonic H&1L the occasion being the installation at officers. The programme, admirably presented, was as follows: Piano solo, "Polka, de Concert" (Bartlett). Miss Georgia. Lewis; nnstallatlon" ode. Misses Nina and Laura Wendcroth. Mrs. - Edna Joy. Moprhead and Miss Georgia Lewis; recitation, selected. Miss. Ruth Lechler; vocal solo, "Lfcarls Delight" '(Gilchrist), Miss Nina Wen dorotn: reading, "How, the Church Was Built at Kehoe's Bpr" (Bennett)", Miss Bennett Bruce, puplL of Miss Names) ; song, "Indian Lullaby" (BouranoH). Mrs. Edna Joy Moorhead. After the annual business meeting of the Unitarian Society Tuesday even ing the Woman's Alliance gave a very enjoyable social. Ice cream, cake and coffeo wero served by, Mrs. Charles Knowles, Mrs. JT. D. Hart, Mrs. H. S. Gile and Mrs. Alia Tyler. The Wom an's Alliance is in, Its fortieth year, and had never had a gavel until Thursday, when one was presented by the retir ing secretary. Mrs. J. P. Wager. It is made of Oregon woods, principally of Oregon holly, with strips through It of junior vice-president, Mrs. Athens; chap lain, Mrs. J. H. Zehrung; treasurer, Mrs. Olive Van Orden; secretary. Miss Lena Wheeler; conductor, Mrs. Carl Abrahams; musician. Miss- Alice Grey: guard. lira. Gubteli; assistant guard. Mrs. CIcascns. Appropriate speeches were nutde by. the new president and comrades. Miss Alice Grey rendered some enjoyable piano selec tions. The members of the Aqua Pura Wisteria- Club met with Mr. and Mrs. W. I Griffith, at their home on East Taylor street,- on Saturday evening. The con test. for the-prizes was as usual quit in teresting; the first' prizes being won by Mrs. "P. E. Alger and Miss Rilla Brooke, and the consolation by Mrs. Thomas Dar ling and Mr. J. IL Cook. A piano solo by MIps Grace .Qlesler, whose playing is much enjoyed at tho meetings of the club, was a feature of "the entertainment. The club elected "officers as follows: President. Mr. -W. A. -Dalziel; vice-president, Mrs. J- H- Cook; fcrctary. Mrs. P. E. Alger; treasurer, Mr. J. H. Cook. A pleasant .surprise party was given -Miss Duella Segur.by some of her ffTSnds on Monday evening, January 9, at her residence, S32 Mallory avenue. Games were played and dancing enjoyed until a late hour, after which light refreshments were served. Those present were: Mr. "and Mrs. Sbafer. Misses. Duella Segur, May Stimson.. Lena, and .Nina Wentworth, Sweeney, Nellie and Margaret Mann, Val ley and Esther Collins, Lavcnc Madden Gencttc Hazzard and Mabel Gulovsoa; Messrs. H. Hlngley, C. Haines, J. Hess, H. IL Keck, George F. Keck, F. Buck. Abcndroth. H. Hagedorn, Lane and Krumbdn. Tho quarterly social of the First Pres- EVENTS OF TJHE WEEK. Fidelity Lodge No. H. Degree of Honor. Installed their officers Jointly with Fidelity. No. 4. A. O. U. W.. on Friday evening. January 6, in Logus Hall, on Grand avenue. Past Master Workman J. IL Zano was installing of ficer for Fidelity, No. 4. and Past Grand Cliief of Honor Mrs. Mary Randall, with the assistance of Past Grand Chief of Honbr Mrs. Minnie Mason, performed the same services for Fidelity, No. 14. whose newly installed officers are as follows: Past chief of honor, Mrs. Margaret Read; chlof of honor. Mrs. Nora Card; lady of honor. Mrs. Frances Camp; chief of ceremonies. Mrs. Matholt; re corder, Mrs. Julia Flory: financier. Mr. Clayton Pio: receiver. Mrs. Mattlc Liv ingston; usher. Mrs. lva Rowe: Inner watch. Mrs. Davis; outer watch. Dr. Nottagc. "" -Several visitors from other lodges wore present Refreshments were served and a social time enjoyed by all after the ceremonies were orcr. - On last Thursday afternoon the mu sical department of the Women's Club was entertained at the home of Mrs. Charles E. Runyon, W East Sixth and Madison streets. Mrs. Runyon is a charming hostess, and tho department enjoyed one of their best muslcalcs. Mrs. George C. Flanders, who possesses a flexible soprano vdlce with full, well developed tones, sang Robyn's "An swer. A German song was sweetly sung by Mrs. Carl Abcndroth. An In teresting talk ou "Recent Events of Murlc" was ably discussed by Mrs. B. S. Paue, Mrs. Nathan Harris and Mrs. Larowe. Another notable featuro of tho programme was the music of the Mandolin Club, whose members are Mesdames Dennlson. Harris and Run yon. This Mandolin Club Is of recent organization, and Its rapid progress Is watched with interest by the mombors of tho musical department. Mrs. Run yon. assisted by her alstor, served dainty refreshments. The McConnell residence, on East Thirtieth street, was the scene of a pleasant gathering 'last Saturday even ing, whon the Misses Florence Walton and Jessie McConnell gave an informal music-ale. Delightful numbers wore renderod by Miss Sadie Ford. Miss Ethel Lytic MIks Laura Fox. Miss Jes sie McConnell and Professor Stauffcr, or Kugene. Musical games were played and after light refreshments prizes were awarded Miss Fox and Mr. Stauffer for the best short musical romance. Those present wero: Tho Misses Fern Stout. Kathcrine Koak, Bessie Walton. Grace McConnell. Sadie Ford. Laura Fox. Ethel Lytic Ethel McConnell. Florence Walton and" Jessie McConnell: and Messrs. Bronson. McNaughton, Koak, Walton. Brazlngton. Dr. Start. Mr Stauffer. Dr. Thornton and Mr. and Mrs. George Wiester. The John Ivcv Water-Color Club, held a meeting and election of officers on Saturday, January 7 at the home of Mrs. G. W. Nothnagle. The result of tho election was as follows; President, Mrs. A. H. Wlllctt; first vice-president, Mrs. Adams; second vlce-presldont, Mrs. E. S. Brubakor; recording secre tary. Mrs. Nothnagle; corresponding secretary. Miss Fltzsimmons; treasurer, Mrs. A. IL AvcriH; custodian. Miss G. Strickler; assistant custodian, Mrs. T. M. Hinard. A rising vote of thanks was jriven to. the retiring: officers, after which plans wore discussed for the coming yoar, all pledgjng themselves to re newed effort to make It one of irreat progress. An Invitation to hold the next meeting with Miss M. Mnssdorffer was accepted. On Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Kenneth Evans gave a delightful "afternoon" at her home. S4S Belmont street. In honor of Miss Antonla Rhomberg. whose marriage to Paul E. Angustcln will take place Jan uary IS. The gtiests had boon requested to bring thimbles, needles and thread, and a roll of crepe paro-r was given to each for the purpose of fashioning a hat for herself. Prizes were offered for the most stylish or becoming hat. Tor the most pic turesque and for the ugliest. Mrs. Frank Tauscher secured tho first, a decorated china plate, for a creation in blue; Mrs. Stanhope Pier the second, a vase of car nations, for a dainty rose-pink hat. The consolation prize was drawn by lot, and foil to Miss Rhombcrg. The luncheon table was prettily decorated with white narcissus and pink carnations. A most delishtful party was given re cently at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. H. Morgan. 504 Alblna avenue, in honor of their son. Mr. A. R. Morgan, who has gone to Seattle Several Interesting games occupied the early part of the evening and later supper was served. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. W. IL II. Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Smith, Mrs. Kurtz. Mrs. F. L. Bonson, Mr. Isaac Kay. Miss's Marie. Emma and Faye Kandlo. Misses Madge Kay. Susie Haffen den. Edna JefTcott. Minta Marshall. Ma bellc Wright. Elizabeth Thomas. Nellie. Daisy. Luella and Laura Morgan and Miss Grace Dow: Messrs J. P. Low. Ralph Jeffcott, Roy Kurtx. George e! and Howard- Bingham, Otto Lane, A. R, and Newton Morgan and Frank S. Cope land. Mrs. J, B. Cameron hospitably gave her house to the Ladies' Aid Society of the First Presbyterian Church for a recep tion, held on Wednesday afternoon. A programme, which the quests all enjoyed, included eeveral readings and solos. Mrs. James Gibson Wilson and Mrs. Pelton Reld presided at a prettily decorated tea table- Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Root -enter--talned the Neighborhood Whist Club de lightfully at their residence on Friday evening The house was decorated with evergreens arranged in exquisite taste Refreshments were served la. the dining- MARRIED IN PORTLAND WEDNESDAY MR. AND MILS. GUT P. HAX.FKRTY, OF ABERDEEN. WASfr. :&' SaverfielfTs HIGH-GRADE FURS AT CLEARANCE PRICES TheTcliatility of our Furs is amplified in the satisfactory service given the wearer. To be able to purchase such superior Tuts at the prices at which they are now marked is an opportunity that comes "but once yearly. BUY NOW All Who Need Furs Every garment, without a single exception, has been radically reduced. It's true economy to purchase Furs of-iuch a high standard of value, at prices that scarcely pay forvjhe actual value of the material, added to the cost of manufacturing. We have absolutely the largest collection in the West for you to choose from. fT A T 3k TLJJT - Our entire aew and fashionable lines of ladies' and misses Wearing Ap 11 yf ff pll parel and Farawhings, which arc not surpassed by any in the city, are of fered during our Clearance Sale at the greatest sacrifice in prices. Not an article on sale but that is entirely new, the complete stock having been purchased on opening- our New Store, only three l RiCICi Jf 1 VxaJl L Fine Wool Sweaters 75c Underwear 48c Of the finest Australian Lambswool, beautifully made As a cl7tl dxing our clearance Sale we are offer and strongly reinforced. The finest Sweaters ever knit. . . - .. , , ,. , .ij- c r ; or 1 nn c , ing lines of Knit and Muslin Underwear, including $5.50 Sweaters... 33.85 $4.00 Sweaters... S2.S9 n. - , I y lT v Gowns, Chemise, Corset Covers, Drawers and Skirts m of fine muslin, handsomely made and trimmed, and lV&rm 001 llOSier V Drawers and Union Suits of a fine quality of . . . , . , . , M6rino Wool; each and every garment in the lot is All grades and sizes of fine Woolan Hosiery for ... , . , ladies and misses at clearance prices. eatlrely neTr and not one has ever been S5c Wool Hose 28;75c Wool Hose 60 offered at less than 60 65c or 75c per gar" AR? 60c Wool Hose 4Oi$1.00 Wool Hose...8) ment "XWV ZTTTT TIOT fjElT A "D n our oor we nave a department of misses' 111 j 111 f F rfH v5 W HajLK children's wear which is equal to any in the city. Suits, Baincoats, Jackets, Dresses and Sweaters, for young ladies and girls, at the greatest reductions during the Clearance Sale. livery garment entirely new and up to date. the first seedling: applo brought tx tho Oregon Country in J 825. The handle Is of osage orange; grown in Oregon. The gavel is a very appropriate gift, and greatly appreciated. The Scllwood Volunteer Fire Company, with the Ladles Auxiliary, celebrated the tenth anniversary of Hp organization in Firemen's Hall Wednesday night. Fami lies of the members of tho company and Invited guests -were present. Foreman J. 33. RInkle, E. A. Austin, chairman com mittee of arrangements, and Mrs. Corner, president of the LadleS" Auxiliary, with an -able corps of assistants, conducted the affair successfully. Mr. and Mrs. David Campbell and . D. Curtis were among the Invited guests. After spending an hour socially ' the merrymakers retired to the banquet hall on the lower floor, whore they partook of a sumptuous repast prepared by the La dles Auxiliary. The Tuesday Afternoon Club was enter tained at the home of Mrs. Robert Smith. 2? Grand avenue. The programme was a very interesting one. A comparative study of tho Anglo-Saxons and Jformans was very ably presented by Mrs. J. D. Toung. Mrs. Viola Hayes told of the rulers of the 11th century. The "Doomsday Book" was discussed by Mrs. W. B. Hall, and "Ivan hoc" by Mrs. Merwln Pugu. Quotations from "Ivanhoc" were given by members of the club. During the social hour a mandolin solo was rendered bj- Lawrence Smith, and refreshments were served by the hostess. On January 1" Mrs. "W. P. Knecland will entertain tho club at the homo of Mrs. George Boyntoh, 55S East Ankeny street. The Sunnysidc W. C T. IT. gave a most delightful and helpful mother's meeting last week, in the V. C T. U. parlors. Mrs. Unruh spoke in. a pleasing manner of thi value of noble womanhood, giving helpful suggestions in regard to the purity crusade that Is being planned for Port land this year. Katherine Tranchell gave a very clever recitation. AVInslow Mead -Circle. No. 7. Ladies of the G. A. It., installed their officers Tues day evening. January. 10. Mrs. OHvo Van Orden was installing officer. The circle's newly-installed officers are as follows: President. Mrs. Jennie Wardlaw Lyon; senior vice-president, Mrs. Hayden: byterian Church was held in the chapel on Tuesday evening, under the direction of the San Greal Christian Endeavor So ciety. Miss Dcerlng and Miss Davis pcrved ices at a table which was prettily decorated with narcissus and bows of yellow satin ribbon. Assisting In receiv ing were Miss Sadie Stephenson. Miss Elizabeth "Wolf and Miss Mlnnli Spauld jng. An entertaining procramme Includ ed a reading by Miss Iteed. songs by Miss Virginia Lee and Miss Delta Watson, and music by the men's chorus, under direc tion of Mr. Wilder. Mrs. II. M; Scott is entertaining Mrs. J. M. Hayes, of Olympla, and gave a de lightful evening last week to about 40 friends, who -were Invited to meet Mrs. Hayes. Mrs. Scott's home, at -ISO Jeffer son street, was decorated' ver prettily with carnations andTsmllax. The hostess was assisted in entertaining by Mrs. E M. Sharp and Miss Holbrook. This en tertainment was on Saturday evening and on Monday alyo Mrs. Scott entertained, thLs time having as Jier guests the offi cers of the Presbyterial Society, of which she is president, and a number of mis sionary workers. The members of the Hlckey Whist Club were delightfully entertained last Thurs day evening by the Misses Hlckey at their home. 103 North Fifteenth streeU After a pleasant round of whl.t. musical com positions by M. B. Palacious were ren dered by Mr. Palacious. and Misses Hlckey, McBridc and Palacious, after which a delicious lunch was served. There were present Misses Hlckey. McBrlde, Cahalen. Casey. Burke, Palacious and HInks. Dr. Goray, Allan Percy. Harry Stevens. Willis Stevenson. Joseph Healy. Rcss Nicholas. M. B. Palacious, Will Shechy and Dr. Petzel. . Tho Brotherhood of St. Paul of Grace M. E. Church held their annual meeting in the parlora of that church on Monday evening last, at which time the reports of the officers for the past year were submitted and officers for the ensuing year elected as follows: Presi dent. A. M. Jeffress; first vice-president, E. C Frost; second vice-president. S. S. Gillespie: treasurer, F. W. Miller; secretary, F. H. Shepherd. Portland Lodgo No. 102. Modern Forest ers. held a meeting on Monday evening. GOLDEN WEDDING OF MR. AND MRS. AMOS SLAVENS CKOSSED THE MAINS WITH OX TEAM IN IKS. KALAMA. Wii . Jan. H. Sp9ClL The colden weddlnr of Mr. and Mrs. Arooa Slavn. of Varr?n. Or., wjs celebralrd at tfcelr borne, Tutsdar. January 10, 1W5. i!r. SIavns I 72. and Mr. Slavem. 65 years of nse. Thy wtro married In Shelby Ceusty. Xllujois, la 1KB. and crossetl laeplctns with an ox team In 1SC3. reaching VTalla Walla the firci year, and remained there over Winter, coming the next year to . OrtKon. and Uklnp up a donation claim, where they Bar ever since resided. Thirteen children. Fix daughters and seven was. were born to them; 11 of whom are living- Beside? their own children, they adopted five othere. for whom they have provided. The names of the acrvivJn children are: Mrs. M. J. Scott, or Ilalama: lira. Julia. Trainer, of Portland; Mra. Maxgle Ca lday. of Portland; Mra. E. Oefield. of Portland: MUs Maud Slaven. of Kalama; Ml May Slxveas, of Portland; Daniel Slavenc or Portland; John Slaveni1. or Port land: Marion Slaveni. or Hood PJver, Or.; Amea R. Slavens. Dawasn, Abulia. An of them, excen: tfcr la: named, were prevent at the colden weddlnj. There -were atfo preent 14 grandchildren and one sreat-BTaadchlld. beetle laixe number of Invited Koetta. The oldest rennn present was Mr. Perrr. who came aero; the plains with the first wccestful emigrant train. at which TZ applications for membership were received and a class of 15 were in itiated. Trustees to All several vacancies were elected, as foMows: Mrs. E. E. Van Alstlne. James McKlnlcy and L. W. Bel den. They will serve terms of three years, two years and one year, respect ively. The lodge Is planning to make 1305 a year of much activity and progress. The benefit dance given by St. Mary's Aid Society for St. Joseph's Home for the Aged was a successful event of Tuesday evening. The dance was largely attended and decidedly pleas ant. The officers of the society, who received the guests, are as follows: President. Mrs. D. W. Baker; vice-president, Mrs. 'John Barrett: treasurer. Miss Mary McKay; secretary, "Mrs. "W. T. Graham; collector, Mrs. F. Barrett. The Wishbone Whist Club was de lightfully entertained at the home of the president. Mr. Gus Csamcr. on Thursday evening, January S. The Misses Cramer and Miss Browji-and the Messrs. Baker and MacRac were guests of the club this week. The prizes were won by Mr. An derson and Mr. Lawrence, Tho club will bo entertained on January 19 by Miss Ruby Shearer at her home, C82 East Thir tieth street. Tho V.'hlte Temple Club and A. B. C Club, composed o'f young men under 20 years of age. held a delightful social last "evening. In the parlors of the First Bap tlst Church. Speeches and 'music were enjoyed, the programme being hfghly en tertaining. Later dollcious refreshments were served by the committee, the mem bers of which received many congratula tions upon the success of the entertain ment. - The annual election of officers and directors ofj the General German Aid Society, of this city, occurred at tho general meeting on Tuesday night. Tho officers elected wero John Keis3icKer, j president: Charles J. Schnabel, vice- president; H. C. Bohlman. secretary and agent: IL Classenins. treasurer; C. H. ' Mensskorffer, trustee; George Ottcn ! and John Grlebcl. school directors. The" Monday History Club held the first meeting after the holidays at the home of Mrs. Frank S. Grant. Bit East Salmon. This, is "Oregon" year for the club. Mrs. C. G. Tipton gave a short talk on "Coos and Curry Counties." Mrs. Lane read a carefully prepared paper -on "Newport by the Sea. and Mrs. Amcdcc Smith, In a descriptive paper, tool: the club from Toklo to Kyota, Japan.' ' Mildred Dunlap entertained 12 of her little friends at a birthday party on Monday afternoon, January 3, the' oc casion of her fifth birthday. Various games and dainty refreshments were much enjoyed by all her little guests. The decorations were elaborate In Ore gon holly. ' prettily relieved by small pink candles. c Royal Circle, Ko. 52S. W. O. W.. gave their regular monthly whist party In their hall in the Abington Building on Thursday evening. The prixes were won by Mrs. F. Baumgartner, Mr. Mclvin Young and Mr. J. E. Kelly. At the con clusJon of the game refreshment w'ere served by the committee. . .. - ' I. A number of the Irlends of Mr. and Mm. Robert Smith, of 395 Grand avenue Xorth jsurprlged the.m. Saturday evening. The affair was very cleverly planned and j a very- enjoyaoic evening was spent in games and vocal and Instrumental" music. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostess. Miss Carstens and Miss Delta Wat son won the prizes at the last meeting of the Girls Cinch- Club, which was held at tho home of , Miss Maud Hahu. Miss Hahn and Mrs. ' Louis CJerllngor entertained together, and made the af ternoon very pleasant. The Portasla Club gave one of Its pleas ant dancing parties Wednesday evening at Parsons Hall. The decorations con sisted of evergreen branches and various colored lights. Parsons' orchestra fur nished delightful music, and dancing con tinued untit midnight. Mrs. L. Crusoe entertained the Ladles' Aid Society of Bethanla Danish Lutheran Church in a very pleasant manner on Wednesday afternoon. At the close of a short programme, dainty refreshments were served. The parlors of Calvary Presbyterian Church were well filled on Friday even ing when the congregation's quarterly so cial was held. Refreshments were dain tily served, after a short programme. . Dr. and Mrs. Alan Welch Smith gave I a dinner last evening, at their home on i Tenth street, entertaining Dr. and Mrs. F. Burgette Short. Dr. Elwtn Lincoln j House and Rev. Ralph G Ulam. The members of the Ladles' Aid Society of the Norwegian Lutheran Church Were pleasantly entertained on Wednesday aft ernoon by Mrs. C Pederson. at her "home on Grant street. , The Kensington Club was entertained by Mrs. Alden, at 127 Twanty-xecond street, on Thursday. Plans for. the year were discussed, and a delightful social afternoon was passed. WEDDINGS. Mulr-Gibbs. Alexander Mulr and Miss Kate A. Gibbs, daughter of the late ex-Governor Addison C. and Mrs. Margaret W. Glbbs, were married Wednesday evening. January 11. at the old home of the family, on Taylor street, where the bride has lived all her life. The ceremony was performed by Rev. C C Stratton. an Intimate friend by the bride's parents for over 50 years. The bride was given away by her brother, Charles W. Glbbs. of Wallace, Idaho, and was attended by her sister, Mrs. T. I. Packard, as matron of honor. Mr. Pack ard acting as best man. To the music of the Lohengrin Wedding March, rendered by Miss Cornelia Barker on the violin and Mr. Ralph W. Hoyt at tho piano, the bridal party entered the rooms, which wero artistically festooned with long ropes of cedar and- further decorated with Oregon holly. In Indian baskets and cop per Jars. After the simple, impressive ceremony tho couple received congratula tions and best wishes of about 130 rela tives and friends. Many of Portland's old est families were represented by those present The dining-room, a green bower of Winter foliage, with the tabic deco rated by a large centerpiece of pink carna tions ,and smllax. lighted by unshaded pink candles, was a most pleasing picture. The guests were received by "Mrs. Glbbs. assisted by Mrs. Charles W. Glbbs. of Wallace, Idaho: Miss Kate Cusic. Mrs. J. S. Meek and Mrs. George A. Cooper, Miss Anna Farreil and Miss Anna Sam uel. In the dining-room Mrs. Amedeo M. Smith presided, assisted by the Misses Taylor, F6x, Lewis and Mrs. Davis, Miss Charlotte Rees knd Mrs. Isaac Fogel. Punch was served during the evening by Misses Samuel and Flnley. Among the many handsome presents were several pieces of elaborate needlework and a. set of hand-painted plates, the gift of ths Oregon Ceramic Club, of which tho brlda was u charter member. The bride's gown was of heavy but soft white silk, the matron of honor wearing cream net and pink brocade. The bride's mother wore black pcau de sole with lace. Mr. and Mrs. Mulr will spend some tima at Mrs. Packard's cottage at Seaside, and will be at home at Mount Tabor after March X. Lawrence-Hoyt. The home of Mrs. B. EL Hoyt. 6S1 East Ash street, was the scene of a beautiful . home wedding on last Thursday evening," January 11, the occasion being the mar riage of her daughter Myrtle to Mr. Wllse M. Lawrence. The house was beautifully decorated throughout, tho color scheme being white and green. t Miss Fleeta Magers presided at tho piano, and to the beautiful strains of Mendelssohn's Wedding March the bridal party took, their position In the parlor un der an artistic canopy of trailing ivy and Oregon holly, intermingled with white flowers. The beautiful and impressive ring serv ice was performed by Rev. Mr. Heppe. of Centenary Mothbdist Church. In the pres ence of a large concourse of friends. Jesse Dunbar sang very effectively, "Oh, Prom ise Me." 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