The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current, February 26, 1905, PART THREE, Image 20

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Newspaper Page Text.0 . THE SUNDAY. OBEGOSLNr? PORTLAND, FEBRUAEY 26, 1905. WASHINGTON'S birthday was ob served with many enjoyable social affaire, these including the after 'Jioon meeting or Multnomah Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution; . the smoker at which the Sons of the Rev olution entertained the "University Club In the evening, the colonial tea given by the lades of the Firt Presbyterian Church, and Dr. and Mrs. Henry Waldo Coe's bridge party. The entertainment at Pareon'a Hall on Friday evening, given for the benefit of Trinity Church's organ .-lund, was an entire Buccess, being .largely j attended. ' The Academy Club's dance at Parson's j Hall last evening was enjoyed by many j young people. Mrs. Helen Ladd Corbett, i Mrs. Zera Snow and Mrs. Richard Koehler "were patronesses, and Parson's orches tra provided an excellent programme of the latest music. Pleasant church events of the past -week wer the San Grael Christian Endeavor Society's colonial social, given on Mon day evening 3n the parlors of the First Presbyterian Church; a social given by Ihe Sunnyslfle Congregational Church on Wednesday, the entertainment given on Tuesday evening by the Men's League of the First Presbyterian Church, and a so cial given by the Ladies' Aid Society of th.j Grac? Methodist Episcopal Church on "Wednesday afternoon. Another interest leg entertainment was given at Grace Ohnrch on Tuesday evening, the mem bers o the congregation having arranged a reception in honor of their new pastor. Rev. Clarence True Wilson. Speeches were made by Rev. J. Whltcomb Brough er, D. D and J. K. GilL A musical pro gramme included numbers by Mr. Wilders string qirarclt and members of the choir. Mrs. Samuel Kerr was Miss Emma Etuart's guest of honor at a tea which was a delightfully informal affair of Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Kerr, -who is one of the Winter's brides. Is an Aus tralian girl with a very charming man ner and charming English voice -with Just sl captivating suspicion of an accent. She lth.es Portland and since her arrival has xaads many friends here. Apsistins Miss Stuart in entertaining were Mrs. Anna Selkirk Norton, the new contralto, who ng in a delightful way; Miss Lucy Sit tto. Miss Maud Howell. Miss Fay Swick, of Dayton, and Mrs. Fred .Strong. Miss Katherlne Sitton and Miss Etta Honey man were at the teatable and Mrs. Lloyd Wentwortb and 2Als Etta Morris .served ices. The most important social event of the week will be the card party of Friday af ternoon given for the benefit of the Wp man's Exchange, iu the Scottish Rite Cathedral. The affair 'promises to be the largest social event of the year and brings to a close a very successful reason. Invitations were sent as far as possible to the different society card clubs and the idea is for the invited guests to make' up their own tables before Friday afternoon.1 one but of every four engag ing her table beforehand, 3 It would have been impomible to arrange peoplo at the last moment. Every indication points to tho affair being a great success, both socially and financially. One of the best bridge players proudly boasts of a dozen invitations to play at different tables, "while on the other hand one of this sea son's debutantes is in great distress over the fact that she cannot And anyone to jilsy with. She was unfortunately out of town whon the invitations came out and by the time she heard of It all her friends had been snatched up. However, she is determined to go and has signified her Intention of playing solitaire rather than be out of It. The beautiful Masonic Temple has been most kindly placed at the disposal of the Exchange for that day and the different rooms are to be thrown open tothe guests. Bridge and 600 are to be played in the large assembly-room, "while" the library and parlors will be given over to whist and duplicate whist. Although bridge took possession of Port land over two years ago and has appar ently held full sway since then, there are many who prefer 500 or whist, and It will T?e interesting to note which of the four games-is the most popular in Portland so ciety. Prizes are to be given the players having the hlghcM scores, and as they" have been selected by one of the younger matrons, whose good taste in uch things 1e well known, they will prove quite an interesting feature, " For those of the In vited guests who do not play cards, but who have the interests of the Woman's Exchange at heart, the afternoon will repolve itself into a- reception from 4:10 on. , . . Mrs.H. D. Ranjsdell and Mrs. J. H. Hagcny entertained -on Tuesday after noon at Mrs. Ramsdell's residence on Portland "Heights, in honor" -of their moth er, Mrs. E. A. Turner, the occasion being her SOth birthday. Hor- many friends were glad of the opportunity id. greet her and offer hor their hevt wishes. Over 75 guests were present, and "Mrs. Turner -was the recipient of many beautiful flowers and blooming plants, one of these charming remembrances being a bunch of SO mag nifiicent carnations, the gift of Mrs. B. H. Nlcoll. The dining-room was beautiful with the decorations of carnations and the room was lighted by 80 candles. Miss Prue JJagony and Miss Mildred Turner poured 'tea. .while Miss Hazel Reed and Miss Pauline Turner served coffee. They were assisted by Miss Kate Ramsdell. Frappe was served in the hall by Mrs. Harrison Holmes. Among those present were tho following: Right Rev. B. Wistar Morris, Miss Morris. Rev. T. X. Wilson. Mrs. Wil son, Mr?. Samuel McBride. Mrs. L. Mc Bride. Mrs. Hubbell. Mrs. A.-C. Newill, Mrs. S. P. Lee. Mrs. Charles Hoi man. Mrs. Bacon. Mrs. George Weldlcr. Mrs. Seymor'e. Mrs. Wattcrbury, Mrs. Drake, Mrs: Robert McDuffee, Mrs. S. H. Thomp Fon.Ortrs. G- W. Stroud. Dr. Mary Thomp son. Mrs. P. S. Hanson. Mrs. Francis Rowc, Mrs. C F. Altken, Mrs. S. G. Allan. Mrs. J. W. Weatherdon. Mrs. McCJure, Mrs. C. W. Nottingham. Mrs. H. Jasper. Mrs. Arthur C. Harris, Mrs. J. Grant Turner, Dr: ZIgler, Mrs. James. Mrs. Mc Donell. Mrs. Ormond Fletcher. Mrs; H. F. Turner. Mrs. Franklin I. Fuller. Mrs. F. E. Beach, Mrs. Mason, Mrs. James Tum or. Mrs. Hall, Mrs. J. Dunlap. Mrs. Lopham, Mrs, Frank Fleming. Mrs, C Baafield. Mrs. W. B. Turner. Mrs. B. H. Nlcoll. Mrs. G. C. Flanders. Mrs. Fear. Mrs. Jay Smith, Mrs. A. T. Smith, Mrs. T. J. Gelsler. Mr. Robert Wnrrack. Mr. Crawford, Mrs. J. Jacobson, Mrs. H. B. Nicholas, Mrs. William Labbe, Mrs. John Cox. Mrs. Ella G. Lee. Mrs. J. S. Rcfcd. Mrs. H. K. MacArthur. Mrs. N. J. Levin son, Mrs.- Lewis, Mrs. Edward Lyons, Mrs. R. J. Holmes, Mrs. James Ewlng,-Mrs-Chambera, Mrs. H. D. Chambers and the Mifpcs Ella McBrlde. Crawford. Stroud. Bciilah Nicholas. Corinne Reed. Winnie EMielwynne Harrls. Anna Holmes. xx)iiia iioimes. . , , , , , xne cn.iurens niaunuc nm. m ; by Mrs. Edgar E: Coursen at Aeolian i Hall Friday afternoon, was one of the most entertaining children's entertain ments ever given in the city. The young people sang with the confidence and ease of professionals. It is to be hoped that Mrs. Coursen will repeat the muslcale and give the public an opportunity to en Joy It. Following was the programme: Trio. "Vole of the Western Wind". ... Bambi ni lo GeraWlne OoinwmrMlM Vlda Cummins, Mies VMa Rcwl. "Lav" Park 'ix Memory" Park Miss France Corbln. "Daddy" Behrcnd "Sleep, Little TuMp" Ncvln Master Raymond Ceursrn. "A Land of Rows" liel Rtj;o "Lullaby" (Joaeiyn) GodarJ Ml Vlda Cumrolnc. "The Hoe In the Garden" Xeldinccr "Tou and J" I.thmann Mlas Geraidtne CettTfcn. "Dying Robc" Tuntron "Shadows" Bond Mls Vlda. Reed. Duet "Hark to the Mandolin" Parker Mlas Gcraldine Coursen. Master Raymond Coursen. Accompanist!" Miss Geraldlne Coursen, Mas ter Raymond Courren, MIm Vlda Reed. Mrs. James A. Malarkey and Mrs. Charles Holman gave one of the most delightful of the Washington's birthday teas at their home on Thirteenth street. The rooms, which were decorated in a very pretty way, were lighted by many candles in old-fashioned candlesticks. Palo pink carnations and tulle were dain tily arranged oh the tea table, at which Mrs. William Holman and Mrs. Dan J. Malarkey presided, assisted by Miss Edna Jeffery. Miss Frances Joffery, Miss Jxmisc niibrtck. Miss Virginia Lee and Miss Marguerite Holman. Mrs. Rufus Holman assisted charmingly in the drawing-room. Mr. and Mrs. Malarkey leave for New Tork on Wednesday to live, and Mrs. Ma larkey's reception was a farewell to her Portland friends. A dinner was given for Miss Mabel Wood, a recent graduate of the High School, on Wednesday evening at the Marlyn Club, by Miss Linn, who enter tained in her usual delightful manner. The guests included Mr. and Mrs. Fletch er Linn, Miss Lou Rogers. Miss Aleon Rogers, Mr. and Mn. Frank Wood. Miss Mabel Wood. Miss Helen Rosenfeld. Mr. Mcintosh, George Bloomquest, Berry Strauhal, John Latta, E. C. Brown, Mr. Crowell and Mr. Larrabie. - The wedding of Miss Stella Alexander, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Alexander, of Pendleton, to EJmer Perry Dodd, will take place on Tuesay. February 28, at Pendleton. This wedding is one of much interest to Portland society, in which the charming bride-to-be Is well known, and a party of friends from this city will go to Pendleton to see her married. a Mrs. Charles W. King entertained 40 of her friends on Wednesday afternoon, the guests playing whist at 10 tables. Red. white and blue decorations wore used with unusually pretty effect. Mrs. G. Noth nagle and Mrs. Robert Kennedy won tho prizes. EVENTS OF THE WEEK. Washington's birthday was remembered by the ladies of tho White Temple, who celebrated their own birthdays at the home of Mrs. J. Whltcomb Brougher. The house was prettily decorated with Oregon holly and red carnations. A fine musical and literary programme was rendered. Miss Hacel Dolph played with exquisite technique "Tarantella" (Heller) and "Polonaise" Op. 40 No. l (Chopin), and Miss Anna Welch, soprano, sang sweetly, accompanied by Miss Dolph. Miss Ethel Shea sang "Faco to Faco." a sons well suited to her rich contralto voice. Read ings bearing on the homo and fnrMirn mission work wcro given by Mrs, Mc- uuire and Mrs. o. P. M. Jamison, and the closing number "A Missionary Pie." was recited by Miss Helen McGuirc, in a Muumi ana pieasmg manner. Mrs. Brougher was assisted in pecelving by Mesdames Failing. Driggs. Konf. Jami son, Gates, Bushnell and Wise, officers or mo society. Mesdames Bartlett and bti ics received the birthday offerlnirp Mrs. Heintz, Mrs. Badgley. Mrs. Guv and Mrs. Phegloy served the guests In tho dining-room, assisted by Miss Mlllls, Mies Franklo King. Miss Wooddy, Miss Kounas. iiiss blgnor and Miss McDanlels Mrs. Feary and Mrs. Silverman also as. slsted the hostess. About 75 ladles were present, and a large number of areetlnes were received from those who could not axtena. , One of the most charming events of usmugion s oircnaay was a party given at me beautiful homo of Mr. G. O. Graves. 121 East Twelfth street Miss Eva Graves was the hostess and was charming in colonial costume of pink with powdered hair and old-time Jewels. She was assisted by the Misses Newton. Price and Bradley, who also wore dainty colonial costumes. The spacious rooms were -fetaborately decor ated witu the rational colors, arranged in most unique and original style, con spIcUous places being given to portraits of George and Martha Washington. Music, recitations and various amus lngr contests furnished amusement for the young people, and a pretty feature of the evening was the- minuet, danced by the Misses Graves, Newton, Price and Bradley. A solo by Mrs. Thamer was also, a treat to bo remembered Late in the evoning supper was served at small tables, the favors being dainty little flags. Recipients of prizes were Miss Frances Newsomo, Miss Mamie Newton, Dale Harrison, Charles Mans field and Clifton Rice. Dr. and Mrs. Edwin Ross gave a charming party at their residence at St Helens Wednesday evening, - ebruary 22. The spacious rooms were very tastefully decorated with fiag3 In keeping with the anniversary of Washington's birthday. Progressive ""Five Hundred" was played during the early part of the evening, the prize winners being Mrs. R. E. Watts, of Portland; Mrs. T. J. Cleeton. of Portland; D. Davis and R. P. Graham. After enjoying some musical selections, an elegant supper was served, the table dec orations being pretty and original, giving a "Washington's Birthday" effect. The evening will long be remembered by the fortunate guests who enjoyed Dr. axd Mrs. Ross' hospitality. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Graham, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Cleeton, Mrs. R. E. Watts, Miss C. Elbcrtson. Mr. and Mrs. D. Davis, and W. H. McCorquodale," all from Port land: Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Perry, of Houl ton; Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Dillard. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Johns. Dr. and Mrs. H. R. Cliff and W, Muckle. of St Helens. Among the many Washington birth day parties perhaps none was more en Joyed than Miss Cully Anna Cook's party at which she entertained. Miss Margaret Wallace, who Is going to Hood River to live, and a. number of other playmates. They were entertained with games and dancing, followed by a delicious supper. The decorations, in the National colors .were elaborata. and the games included some In which the Washington's birth day idea was prominent The little hostess was daintily dressed In white. j with blue ribbons, and her guest or honor j In blue and white. The children prcs- viii iiiviuucru. iUBiiiiei, u uiai.i;, wm- bara Mackenzie. Jean Kerr. Jean Martin, poanetto Thomas. Ethclwynnc Glass, ilonnette Boyrr. Florence Kendall. Mar garet Schofield. Irene Caskey. Cornelia Coolc Cully. Cook. Harry Van Zaat, Charles Arthur, Hallett Marwell. Neal Kendall. Cyril Cackey. Kcneth KInnel. William Wheeler. Holt. Cooklngham, Bruce Bates, Ferdinand Smith. The ladies of Mizpah Presbyterian Church gave a most enjoyable entertain ment on the night of Washington's birth day anniversary, followed by a Colonial tea. for the benefit of the fund being raleed with which to complete the fur- ,,,, of tho dining-room and kitchen. Among thocf who contributed to the success of the entertainment. j,, ,n charKC oC Mrsf j. Peterson and Mrs. Jerome B. McGlade, were Miss Alice Juston, vocal selections and recita tions; Miss Maud Dlsbrow, vocal selec tions; Dr. J. B. Keefcr. vocal selections; Miss Anna Welch, reoltations: Mrs. N. R. Donlon, recitations. Mr. Herbert Mar tin impersonated George Washington and Mls Dlsbrow made a most charming Martha Washington. Tea was .served in the basement of the church, the iablc ware and decorations being of Confal date, while the costumes of those In charge of the tables were of the same period. At the close of the regular meeting of the George Wright Relief Corps. No. 2, they were invited by the post to their hall, and very much enjoyed a short ad dress by Major Boll on the subject, "The G. A. R.: What Is There in It for Me?" Commander B. F. Pike, of the Department of Oregon, was called, and related some of .his experience with the Legislature in regard to the Roseburg cottage fund. which was very interesting to all. The corps were delightfully entertained on Tuesday at tho home of Mrs. Henley, East Main street. The parlors were filled and lunch was served as Is the custom at those meetings. The nejet meeting will be held with Mrs. S. J. Stewart. 450 Yam hill street, next Tuesday. The regular whist social given by the George Wright Relief Corps was held Friday evening and was largely attended. The committee In charge, with Mrs. Pferdner as chairman, entertained very pleasantly. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Griffith entertained a company of their friends very pleas antly at whist on Tuesday evening In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Jennings niece. Miss Harper, of Boston. Music by Miss Harper and Master Roy Camp was very much enjoyed, and whist was played with interest until late. Mrs. William Dalziel, Charles Ford. Mrs. H. L. Camp and Charles Johnson winning prizes. Tho house was prottiiy decorated with carna tions and Ivy. both for this occasion and for a simple wedding ceremony which preceded it. when Miss "Ella C. Brookes and B. A. Bellamy were married. Mr. and Mrs. Bellamy were among the guests In the evening, but as their marriage was kept a secret their friends were much surprised to hear of It the next day. Tltey are at home at 977 East Morrison street Miss Lawrence gave her junior sewing class at the Y. W. C. A. a jolly little party yesterday morning, the 23 little girls present enjoying the treat Immense ly. They played, games and had choco late and sandwiches and were entertained by Miss Edith Volck, who played the mandolin. x This class is doing admirable work In plain sewing, and is trying hard to fill Its sample books in order to graduate and become members of the advanced class. On Tuesday evening the dressmak ing class meets, studying first the cut ting and fitting of skirts, later learning to mane waists; on Monday evening the snirtwaist class works and on Friday nights Miss Lawrence has an enthusi astic class in milliner'. On Tuesday last the resident students of St. Mary's, together with the members oi tne graduating das. .nent a moat unique and delightful evening In their beautiful and spacious recreation hull. The principal feature of tho evening was a yellow lunohcon, The dining hall was most effectively and prettily decorated In yellow, banked hero and there with potted plants, jnc tables were tastefully ar ranged in yellow and whlta; dainty little orange baskets of bonbon? graced each puce, while, silver candelabra with yel low shades added brilliancy to the scone. The colonial costumes of the participants completed the charming picture. Tho remainder of tho evening wan passed most pleasantly with eongs and dancing. The Tuesday Afternoon Club met last week at the home of Mrs. Florence E, Stalling?. 1233 East Clinton street. After an elaborate luncheon, the programme for the arternoon was taken up and rendered as follows: "John Wycllff: Character and Work." Mrs." Stalllngs; review of Blblo translators up to tho authorized version. Mrs. G. M. Gil iios ; "Making of the Lan guage, 670 to 1400." Mrs. Merwin Pugh; "Formation of the English Character." Mrs. V. L. Hayes. During roll call each member responded to her name by read lng in old English a portion of the "Friar's Tale." Mrs. West was a guest of the club.. Tho next meeting will be held with Mrs. A. J. Stiles, 827 Ganten- beln avenue, Tuesday, February 23. On Tuesday evening Mrs. Bohnsen entertained the members of the St James Lutheran choir. Games were enjoyed, alter which dainty refresh ments were served. Henry Letto pleased his friends by his singing of "The Holy City." Lillian and Paulino Bohnsen played a piano duet and Mr. Mooro sang interpreted Irish and negro melodies. Those pres ent were; Mrs. Ella Jones, organist: Dr. Keefer, choir director; Alfred Blankholm, violinist; ; Rev. and Mrs. Leas, Miss Albln. Henry Letto, Fred venrmg. miss Knutson. Mr. Bcrgess, Mr. Moore, Mr. Wedemeyer. Mrs. Keefer. Mr. and Mrs. Bohnsen, Mrs. H. A. Fredrick, Louis Fredrick. The Christian Endeavor Society of Has-salo-street Congregational Church gave a successful entertainment onTuesday eve ning. Miss Grace Gilbert the charming soprano soloist of the Hassalo-etreet choir, sang "Stolen Wings." "Roses After Rain;" Miss Trevitte gave some readings from Eugene Field, and the "Ruggle's Dinner Party,' from "The Birds' Christ mas Carol," "A Little Girl's View of Life." and "Minding the Baby," Miss English contributed several violin num bers and a piano duet was played by Mrs R. T. Brookings and Miss Ada Brook ings. Miss Brookings also played nrtls tic piano accompaniments for two of Miss Thevlttes readings. The Bible class of the Church of the Good" Shepherd now has a tent at the Open-Air Sanitarium for Consumptives and has named it the "Bishop Morris Tent." after its beloved bishop. The fund was started in December. 1902, through interest in a sick woman, and grew slow ly through individual contributions and a sale of fancy artfcles until it had money to pay for and furnish the tent. Tho class is now working to raise money to endow the tent, $250 a year being needed for this purpose. Mrs. A. E. Ott is treas urer of the class and Mrs. Belle J. Sell wood, secretary. Mr?. Ormond Fletcner gave an in formal supper on Tuesday evening at her home, 500 Jefferson street, enter tain in g 30 guests in honor of her daughter. Miss Diana Fletcher, " and George' C. White, to whom she was married on Wednesday morning. Mr. and Mrs. H. See entertained the Lewis and Clarn Whist Club recentlv in a delightful manner at their beautiful home, 423 East Twenty-fourth street The spacious rooms were decorated with Oregon--hoIly and palms. Twenty-four members were present and tho guests of the club were Mr. and Mrs. McCulla. Mr. and Mrs. Bert M. Denlson, Mr. Fisher and Mrs. Minerva A. Denison. Tho guests winning . prises were Mrs. Mc Culla. and Mr. Denison. The successful club members being Mrs. Charles L. Boss, Mr. A. J. Capron. Mrs. Cannon, and Mrs. Capron. t a recent meeting of the John Ivey Water Color Club it was decided that each member should bring some original work to .every business meeting those failing to comply, to be fined. Thcvalso extended their membership In the "City Federation of Women's Clubs" until Oc tober next. The club met at the home of Mrs. Geo. C. Flanders last Saturday. Quite a num ber were present and. the afternoon was spent in working from still life studios. after which the hostess served delicious refreshments. The Joker Card Club was entertained February -21 by Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Hare. As this was Washington's birthday week the house was beautifully decor ated with flags and bunting. Twenty- four hands wero played at "500," after which dainty refreshments were served by the host and hostess, assisted by Miss Johnson. The prizes were won by Mrs. David Davis and J. C. Cleeton. The club will meet February 28 with Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Lacy, 75o Irving street Miss Jlary Haradon entertained infor mally on Tuesday afternoon In honor of her brother's fiancee. Miss. Delia Holt. Red -and white carnations were prettily arranged In the parlor tmd princepse vio lets lp the dining-room. Mrs. C. B. Cel lars and Mrs. J. S. Pratt sang very charmingly. Mrs. Cellar's selection being "Asleep in the Deep." Mrs. Pratt sang "When the Goidenrod's Aflame, "Call Me Thine Own," from L'Eclalr, and "O That We Two Were Maying," by Kevin. ' Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Garrett entertained very pleasantly at their home on Friday . evening, -t eDruary i, tne guests naving t been Invited to celebrate Miss' Mona Gar- j was very prettily decorated and the eve- i nlng "was delightfully spent In games. dancing and music. Some delightful vocal solos were .rendered by Miss Elizabeth Sutton and Miss Ella Holmqulst. after J which light refreshments were served. On Tuosday evening Mr. and Mrs. i D. S. Duff entertained the Postofflce : clerks and their wives at their home. ' The house was tastefully decorated for the occasion. After tho regular month- . ly business meeting, a short literary ; programme was rendered. At a late hour refreshments were served, after which the party broke up, carrying home with them memories of a pleas ant ovenlng. The Narcissus Club, of Portsmouth, gave a delightful party last Tuesday evening. February 21. The hall was hrlillnntlv decorated in red. white and blue; flags and bunting being used with charming effect. Nearly 100 young people were in attendance and danc ing was enjoyed until a late hour- Ev erest's orchestra furnished delightful music. T-nsf Tuesdav afternoon, from 4 to 7, a very pleasant tea was given by Mrs. M. Goldblatt at her residence, aao aixm otr(K In honor of the fourteenth birth day of her niece. Miss Lillian Lechther. Many games, were played, alter wnicn delicious refreshments were served. The table was decorated with red carnations and ferns. Th afternoon of February 12 was most pleasantly spent at the home of Mr. Ru dolph Voelker, 7S9 Mississippi avenue, the occasion being the reception tendered to Ralf Montag, of San Francisco, and Ar thur Williams, recently or Seattle. .Mr. Montair and Mr. Williams will become permanent residents of Portland. EurckH Counoll, No. 204, K. L. of S., gave tho fourth of Its series of prize whist contests Monday evening, Febraury 30. Mrs. C. Rasmussen and. F. SrfUth won first, and Mrs. J. J. O'Brien and Vernle Van Horn second prizes. The next open meeting will be a literary and musical entertainment on March 6. Miss Rose Walls entertained the raenv- bcrs of L'Alerte Club and other friends on Tuesday ovenlng. Progressive hearts was the gamo played. Miss Audrey Browne and Mr. E. Allan winning prizes. A dainty supper was served, the place cards being souvenirs of the Lewis and Clark Exposition. Mr. and Mrs. T. P.1 Howard's home was the scene of a delightful affair Thursday ovenlng, the occasion being a surprise in nonor ot juiss xneresa Howard. The evening was passed wlth games and music, followed by dainty refreshments. About 30 friends were present PnWlon.1 fniinnll. Vnlcht nf Columbus gave an enjoyable dance at Paraons Hall on Tuesday evening, tne anair oemg tne Council's annual entertainment, given at the close of a successful season of n!nannf aneinig Music bv Parsons or chestra was a delightful feature. Mrs. T. S. Townsend entertained de lightfully on Friday afternoon, giving an Informal tea in honor of two out-of-town guests, her sister, Mrs. J. P. Henley, of Indianapolis, Ind., andyMrs. Ball, qf "Mc MinnviHe, mother of Dr. F. I. Ball. Miss Maude Howlette gave an at home Wednesday evening at her residence. 1036 Mabel street. Tho rooms were decorated with Oregon grape and ferns. Whist and music were the amusements of the even ing. Dr. and Mrs. Hicks C. Fenton enter tained pleasantly on Friday evening. their guests being members of the Friday Evening Whist Club. WEDDINGS. Jackson-Osborne. The wedding of Miss Minnie E. Osborn to Mr. Alonzo Albert Jackson was solem nized last Saturday evening at 8:30 o'clock at the residence of the bride's mother, at 413 Maiden avenue, Seattle. The cere mony was performed by Rev. M. A. Mat thews. The bride was gowned in lavender voile over' silk of the same shade. Her gown was trimmed with beautiful real lace. The rooms were beautifully decorated with-lllles, roses and smllax, while palms were arranged in conspicuous places, add ing to the beauty of the pink and white color scheme. An orchestra rendered mu sic during the reception. After the ceremony a dinner was .served The table was made artistic with red and yellow tulips and smllax, and sur rounded with candelabra. Mr. and Mrs, Jackson left for a trip to-Callfornla. after which they will make their home In Port land after the first of March. White-Fletcher. George A. White, of The Oregonlan. editorial staff, and Miss Diana Fletcher, daughter of Mrs. Ormond Fletcher, were married on Wednesday morning at St Stephen's Chapel. Rev. T. M. Wilson reading the marriage service. The bride, who was given away by her uncle. Major C. E. McDonell, wore her traveling gown of navy blue and carried a bouquet of violets. Mr. and Mrs. White have gone to Salt Lake City to spend their honey moon. Rosebraugh-Lemery. The marriage of Miss Cecilia L.emery, daughter of Joseph Xemery. of Oswego. Or., to Henry O. Rosebraugh took place on Wednesday evening,' February 22. at the residence of the bride s sister, Mrs Hugh Murphy, . 145 North Fourteenth street. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father Murphy, of the cathe LADIES-OUTFITTERS Fashions for Spring, 1905, For Ladies, Misses and Children . Are on exhibition throughout our entire store maRing an immense dis playmore extensive and pleasing than ever before shown in the city. Em bracing every new style upon which fashion has set the seal of approval. There are hundreds of charming refined style modes that are the very height of style eleg'ance the best European expressions being mingled with the more practical ideas of our own country. Spring Sui Onerhalf of our entire second floor is given over to our Suit and Oloak Departments, in which we are showing the very latest styles and ideas in Ladies' Garments Suits of Scotch Plaid, Fancy Mixtures, Tailored Serge, Panama Cloth and Duche3s Voiles. Every woman who is interested in correct styles and splendid garments is invited and urged to visit this department. CHILDREN'S SUITS , On our third floor we have received the finest Spring line of Misses' and Children's Dresses and Jackets. Dresses of lawn and linen, the new sus pender waist and Prench Skirt Buster Brown styles in white percale with three box plaits. A full line of Jackets in coverts, serges and mixtures. RADICAL REDUCT ONS ON THE REPAIRING AND REMODEL MG OF FUR GARMENTS The new styles for 1905-1906 in Pur Jackets, Boas, Ties and Stoles are here. You can now bring in your fur garments for repairing and remodeling and can have same done at reduced prices. GREAT REDUCTIONS ON ALL FUR GARMENTS aiithest prices paid for raw furs. By selling the Silverfield Co., you save the middleman's profit. dral. Tho decorations in white and green were very pretty, and the bride was dain tily gowned In white organdie, with veil, and carried a bouquet of white carna tions. Miss Mary Becker attended the brido and F. W. Allen, of Beaverton, Or., the groom. Only Immediate relatives and friends were present. After congratula tions, refreshments were served. Mr. and Mrs. Rosebraugh will reside In Portland. Labbe-McDonald. A quiet wedding took place at the resi dence of Mrs. M. McDonald on Wednes day. February 22, when Miss Emma Mc Donald and Edward B. Labbe were united In marriage. Rev. Father McDevitt offi ciating. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Labbe took the 3 o'clock train for Seattle, and before returning Intend to make a short tour through the Sound country and British Columbia. Louisson-Newman. The wedding of Miss Evelyn Newman to Mr. Julius Lt. -Louisson took place, at the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. Anna. Newman, at Fresno, Cal., on Wed nesday evening, February- 22. No cards. ENGAGEMENTS. Mr. and Mrs. James Hubbard announce the engagement of their daughter Flor ence to Mr. Fredrick Pcrclval Leekley, the marriage to take place Tuesday even ing, rcuiuiiij o, ill I U ClJ(.Il, L DL. Mark's Church: No cards. Mr and Mrs. "V. Hemenway. of Eugene. announce the engagement of their daugh ter, May. to Frank B. Hale, of Grant's Pass, the wedding to occur on March 9. No cards. COMING EVENTS. The Home Training Association, which has seen a remarkable growth In inter est and membership since its recent or ganization, has been having unusually Interesting programmesat the Thursday afternoon meetings, the one last week having as the principal feature a lecture on concentration, by Dr. S. R. Johnston, of Portland Academy. The purposes of the association as set forth in a recently issued leaflet are as follows: To raise the standards of home life. To develop wiser, better trained parent hood. To surround childhood with that lov ing, wise care in the impressionable years of life, that wlu develop good citizens. To bring into closer relations the home and the school, that parent and teacher may co-operate Intelligently in the "educa tion of the child. i This organization Is not In any sense sectarian or denominational. The parents' rally, to which fathers are especially Invited, will be held at Calvary Presbyterian Church, corner Eleventh and Clay streets, on February IS, commences at 7:43 P. M. Programme: .Music; prayer. Rev. F. Burgette Short. D. D.; Introductory remarks, Mrs. Sam uel Connell; "Home and State," Governor George E. Chamberlain; "The Boys," H. W. Stone, secretary Y. M. C. A.t vocal solo, Miss Ethel Shea; "The Home," Mrs. A. D. Soper; "Physical Basis of Infantile Morals," Dr. Woods Hutchinson; selec tion. Men's Resort Male Quartet; "Par ental Co-operation," Rev. Stephen S. Wise, D. D.; closing remarks. Rev. Wil liam S. Gilbert. Chairman, Mrs. C. M. Wood. Invitations are out for a recital to be given Monday evening, February 27, at Oddfellows Hall, First and Alder streets, the entertainment being a Longfellow evening, as- this will be the 53th anni versary" of the poet. The programme will be under the direction of Miss Mae Belle Names. The numbers will be: Piano solo,- "Hark. Hark, tho, Lark!" (Schubert Liszt), Mies Alda Broughton; reading, "Paul Revere's Ride," MIes Daisy Dun ning; reading, "The Psalm of Life," Ban croft Gllllland; reading. "Exile of the Acadians" (from "Evangeline"). Miss Flora Dunham; reading, "Evangeline on the Prairie," Mls3 Marion Cummings; vo cal solo, "Forgotten" (Cowles), Miss Stella Garner; reading, "Moonlight," Lillian Veatch; reading. "Hiawatha's Wooing," Miss Beulah Bruce: reading, "The Wreck of the Hesperus." Marguerite Egbert; violin solo, D major sonatina (Schubert). Miss Lenore Gregory; reading. "The -Building of the Ship," Miss Maud Jones: reading. "The Children's Hour," Miss Clara Love; reading. "The Courtship of Miles Standi3h." Miss Luella Haight; vocal eolo. "All Through the Night" (Porter), Miss Stella Garner; reading, "Xing Robert of Sicily." Mrs. J. D. Young: reading. "The Day Is Done," Miss Myrtle Smlthson. The Ladies Aid Society of the First Congregational - Church will have a short business meeting on weunescay atter noon. after which a concert programme will be given. Miss Kathleen Lawler and Mrji. J. M. .C. Miller are tho soloists. Miss Barker, the violinist, and there are selections by a ladles' quartet composed of Miss Lawler, Mrs. Purvlne, Mrs. Laid law and Mrs. Lulu Dahl Miller. a Mrs. Marcus Flelschner will direct the programme for the meeting of the Council of Jewish Women, to be held, on Wednes day, March 1. The comedietta. "The Ex amining Committee." presented under charge of Mrs. Nina Larowe, at a r" '"" SILVERFIELDS women's club meeting, will be repeated, and there will be murtc by Mlas Loewcn berg and Master Harold Germanus. The meeting of the Council of Jewish Women Wednesday, Marsh 1. will be in charge of Mrs. Marcus Flelschner. The subject of the afternoon will be "Tho Lesson of Oberammergau,' by Mrs. M. HIrsch. Through the kindness of Miss Nina Larowe. the comldietta, "The Ex amining Committee," which was given before the Women's Club, will be re peated. Music will bev furnished by Miss Lowenberg and Master Harold Germanus. Willamette Council. Knights and Ladles of Security, of Oregon City, will visit the Eurekaf Council. No. 204, K. L. of S. tomorrow evening at the Audi torium. Members of the order are In vited. At this evening's meeting of the Peo ple's Forum, First street, near Hall, at 7:30 o'clock. Dr. George C- Cressey, the minister of the First Unitarian Church, will deliver an address on "Religion and Science," following which a free and open discussion will take place. All Interested are Invited. a C. E. S. Wood will deliver an address at 8:30 o'clock tomorrow evening In the rooms of the Concordia Club, Sixth and Alder streets, before the Young People's Culture Union of Temple Beth Israel, on "Economic Freedom." All Interested will be welcome. a a Invitations bearing an exquisitely em bossed "N. R. A." emblem are out for an Informal dance and card party to be given on "Saturday evening. March 4, by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Cotton NewllI at the Newlir Rlverview Academy. a a a The young ladies of St. Lawrence will give another of their very pleasant whist parties on Wednesday evening next, March 1, at 8 P. M., and earnestly Invite their friends to be present on that occa sion. a a M. Funok-Brentano, representing the French Alliance of the United States, Is to lecture in Portland on March 16 upon historical subjects, under the auspices of Sweeping Twenty Per Cent Discount on Every Fur Garment in the House ESTABLISHED 1870. BEND FOR CATALOGUE. FOURTH AND MORRISON Covert Coats A most complete and handsome line of Jackets for Spring in black and tan in the regulation corset- and collarless styles plain and fancy trimmed. Spring Millinery "We fiave spared no expense to make oura the leading millinery department of the city and a glance through our stock of millinery, artificial flowers and veilings, noting the exclusive styles in trimmed and pattern hats and the models from Gage Bros., of Chicago, will at once see the justice of our -laims of superiority. to manufacturers such as the local members of the French repub lic. a a The Gaelic School will give a card party and dance next Thursday night at Its hall. Third and Morrison. Allsky build ing. A good time is promised and lunch will be served. a a a Mrs. Charles L. Boss will entertain the musical department of the Woman's Club Thursday at her home. 374 Multnomah street. a a a The Gee Lo Ran Club have issued their Invitations for the next party Thursday evening, March 2. at Parson's Hall. a a a Mrs. J. Frank Watson will give an elab orate dance at Parsons Hall on, Friday evening, March 3. a a a Mrs. Solomon HIrsch entertains next Thursday with a bridge whist party at her residence. a a a Mrs. Walter Smith will entertain this evening at her residence with bridge whist. a a a Mrs. Arthur MInott will entertain tha Bridge Whist Club next Wednesday after noon. a a a The New Century Club will entertain on Wednesday evening, March 1. at Parsons Hall. SOCIETY PERSONALS. Miss Haas, of Salem, la visiting friends In Portland. Miss Nellie Sheehan has returned from San Francisco after a visit of six weeks. Miss Nellie Sheehan has returned from San Francisco after a six weeks' visit. Mrs. Scott Swetland has returned to Vancouver after a two months visit In San Francisco. Mr. and Mrs. Leon 8. Rosenblatt have tak-en apartments at the Marlyn, 553 Washington street. Mrs. A. L. Shreve. of Stayton, Or., who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Jacob son, has returned home. Mrs. L. H. Buddemer and daughter left Reduction TP HE season is advancing and we A I must make concessions to stimu late trade. We make yon a present of onr profit and furnish you with garments that are un equaled elsewhere in quality, style and finish. 20 per cent will be deducted from the marked price on every garment, boa or stole. Come at once to this genuine reduction sale. H. LIEBES & CO. 288 Morrison St. Portland, Or. Exclusive Manufacturing Furriers J. P. Plagemann, Mgr. Fine Furs -AT- G. P. Rummelin & Sons 126 SECOND STREET. BETWEEN ALDER AND WASHINGTON. Fur Neckwear IN MINK. SABLE. ERMINE. CHIN CHILLA, SQUIRREL. PERSIAN LAMB, ETC. White Fox Boas Alaska Bear Boas Sable Fox Boas Fur Coats Fur Robes and Rugs HIGHEST CASH PRICES PAID FOB RAW FURS. leading and Reliable Furriers