.26 THE SUNDAY OREGOyiAN, POBTLAND, OCTOBER 1, 1905. Wednesday was society's busy day last week. Mra McBrlde's tea in the after noon, Mrs. "Wheeler's card party, the Ex position banquet to Governor and Mrs. Meade, the opening of the Tacht Club and the dance at the American Inn all furnished separate points of attraction. Private social affairs during the week have been few. Portlanders are making the most of tho few remaining days of the Exposition, taking a last look at tills or that exhibit of especial interest, and finally deciding on the purchase of souve nirs. The Buffalo arts and crafts shop is doing a thriving business these days, and several husbands and wives will see again at Christmas time beautiful objects they admired there. Desk sets and personal ornaments from the crafts exhibit, bronrea and pottery from the Japanese booths and sculptures and terra cottas from the Italian section seem to be the favored articles chosen for souvenirs or for holiday gifts. Portland's possession of objects of beauty will be materially nlarged through the Exposition. One of the prettiest affaire of the week was the tea given on Wednesday after noon at the Hobart-Curtls by Mrs. Mc Bride. Tho decorations were unique in the extreme, consisting entirely of rose hips, knotted Into streamers of bright red ribbons or mingled with asparagus fern. The center of the tea. table was a brilliant mass of rose nips and fern, while from tho chandelier overhead were looped the festoons of ribbon with rose knots here and there. , Mrs. DeLancey Ellls poured tea and Mrs. Fenton poured coffee. Several ladles of the Hobart-Curtls assisted In serving. 'Mrs. McBride was looking at lier best In a long gown of flowered silk in pastel shades. About 0 ladies were present Mrs.!!. W. Goode is entortalning her brother and his wife from Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Fairclough. Mrs. Fairclough Is a nlece--the favorite niece, it is said of Frederick Remington, the artist and sculptor, whose cowboy group is so fa miliar to Exposition visitors. Mrs. Falr clough has been one of the notably well dressed women at Various social functions during the past week. On Wednesday af ternoon at Mrs. McBrJde's tea she was Been In a very modish costume of deep red crepe de chine, worn with a stunning pink hat, done with pink plumes, the combination being unique and 'effective. On Thursday evening at the banquet in honor of Governor and Mrs. Meade she wore a .rich gown of white satin.. Mrs, Falrclough is a bride, and from the rich ness and elegance of this costume it was surmised that it might have been her wed ding dress. Mrs. Goode on this occasion w6fe a white lace robe, decollete, and extremely modish. Miss DitchburnVr concert "on Monday evening brought out a Iarge -number of the younger set, in which she -has many warm friends: ' . The banquet glvtjn. on, Wednesday even ing in honor 'of Governor and Mrs. Mead was a brilliant affair. -If gave -Mr. Rock well opportunity .to express his opinion of the Portland, weather prophets. He de scribes the man ho ayers that "Oregon rain doesn't wet" as tho champion among all boosters. Governor Mead escorted Mrs. Goode to tho dinner table. Mrs. Mead was taken in by the president of the Exposition. The speakers were Gov ernor Mead, Governor Chamberlain, Pres ident Goode, L. D. Rockwell. W. D. Fen ton and James A. Drain. Music was fur nished by tho Administration Orchestra. Among the people who were entertained by May Irwin's "Mrs. Black" on "Wed nesday evening were Peter Kerr and his fiance, Miss Laurie King. The officers of the German gunboat Falke paid their adlcux to the ladles of Portland on Monday afternoon at the tea given by Mrs. Koehler at the New York building. Five officers were present on that occasion. On Tuesday they were en tertained at a select musicale given by j-esldent Germans, and on Wednesday they took their departure. Miss Oshorne, who has been the Sum mer guest of Mrs. Insley, was the honor guest at a good-bye party on Monday and again on Tuesday. On Monday Mr. and Mrs. J. Wesley Ladd entertained for her Informally with a theater party and supper. On Tuesday tho Misses Houghton gave a very pretty luncheon in her honor, the other guests being Margaret Morri son, Lisa Wood, Leslie Knapp, Carolyn Burns and Ella Fair. Tho candle shades were pink, and exceptionally beautiful pink asters ornamented tho center of tho table. Miss Osborne left for her home on .Wednesday. Mrs. w. A. Mears went to Hood River Saturday, September 23, and remained over Sunday, the guest of Colonel and Mrs. E. L. Smith. While Mrs. Mears was there, Mrs. W. M. Stewart gave a drive through the Hood River Valley for a party of 10 persons. The" 'Rev. and Mrs. Elliott and Mrs. Mears were tho only Portland people in the com pany. A tea was given on Tuesday after noon at the Hobart-Curtls in honor of Mrs. F. H. Lamb and her daughter, Miss Florence Lamb, of Berkeley, CaL Between 50 and 60 guests wero present. On Friday evening Mrs. Charles Chenery entertained with an informal bridge' party. In honor of Miss Sprague, tvho is the guest of Miss Susie Stott Mrs. Leroy H. Parker gave a card party for young people on Friday aft ernoon, in compliment to Miss Rennle, of San Francisco. Dr. and Mrs. Henry Waldo Coe gavo a luncheon on Monday, In honor of Mr. and Mrs. Tappen, of Attleboro, Mass., who have been their guests. Others present were Rev. Mr. House and Mrs. House, Dr. White and Dr. Andrew C Smith. On the Saturday before Mr. and Mrs. Tappen gave a luncheon at the Portland for Dr. and Mrs. Coe and Mr. and Mrs. House. Among Portland women who went out to Mrs. Koehler's tea on Monday, given In honor of Captain Behnke and his officers, wer' Mrs. Lewis, Miss Failing, Mrs. Montgomery, Mrs. Mc Bride, Mrs. Lohan and Miss Laldlaw. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Mears were guests of -Gilbert McCIurg on Tuesday at a theater party at the Belasco, and a late supper at tho Portland. On Thursday evening Mr. and Mrs. Mears entertined Mr. McCIurg and Major T. F. Clarkson at dinner. Mrs. Watson Wyman is having her furniture packed prior to shipment to Seattle, In which city she will reside permanently. Her daughter, Mrs. Wil lard Lovell (Isabel Wyman), of Lovell, Wyo., who was one of last Spring's brides, will also spend the Winter in Seattle, as will Mr. Lovell. Miss Ella Clark, the fiancee, of Jor dan Zan, who has been the guest of Mrs. "W. D. Coman, returned to her homo in Spokane on Saturday, Septem ber 23. Major and Mrs. Waterbury, who are well known in Portland, will spend tho winter In Seattle, where thoy have taken apartments at tho Lincoln. Did Cupid on the airship take a quick turn off to the "Minnesota," when that good ship sailed on her maiden voyage? The announcement of Miss Lanyon's engagement, made in yesterday's Oregonian, leads one to think so. Thero is something in tho story that reminds one of the quick marriage of Miss Maud Gonne. Miss Lanyon has many friends in Portland, who would speed their hearty good wishes to her. - Among the pleasing things connected with tho opening of the Oregon Yacht Club House on Wednesday evening was the .sight of the club members in natty yachting costumes. The affair was as cordial as a "house-warmlnsr" hn lllri Via and the members of the reception commit tee snowed such admirable qualities as hosts that futuro invitations to tho now clubhouse will bo sure of ready accept ance. AT THE EXPOSITION. The entertainment to be gi-en Tuesday evening next in tho Auditorium Annex by the Idaho Commission is being looked for ward to as ono of the forthcoming events of especial interest. Miss Hammell, who is to read from Mrs. Dye's book, "The Conquest," has become a favorite with Exposition people, and all are eagerly awaiting tho opportunity to hear her in her professional capacity as a dramatic reader. Mr. Claire Monteith, who is to sing during the evening, was heard on the occasion of the reception given at the Idaho building in honor of Governor and Mrs. Gooding, and made a most favor able impression here. Mr. Monteith is from Lewlston, Idaho, but In the futuro he will make his home in Portland. Tho next "big day" at the Exposition will bo "Music Day," which is one week from tomorrow. Preparations are being made to have an extensive programme of entertainments. There will be concerts at the different state buildings during the day, and a band concert in the Auditorium in the evening. The recital given on Thursday afternoon last ut the Massachusetts building by Mrs. Frank F.berle was one of tho most enjoy able heard, during the season in any state building. Mrs. EWrle has been a very popular singer at the Exposition. She is from Missouri, and is the wife of Mr. Eberle. who has charge of one of the de partments of the Exposition Press Bu reau. The old-time country dance given in tho pavilion on Friday evening by the Agricul tural Committee was made enjoyable on account of its informality, and was large ly attended. The dances were Virginia reels, old-time quadrilles and other fig ures with which our grandmothers were familiar. The refreshments also partook ot the character of "ye oldca dayes," be- Mr. Robertus Love, of the General Press Bureau, who has been in California on exploitation business for the Exposition, is expected to return today. Commissioner and Mrs. McJImsey plan to return to their home in St. Joe soon after October 1. Commissioner Garvcr will represent the Missouri Commission until the close of the Fair. A certain Portlander who Is to build a beach house next season is to be the for tunate possessor of some interesting Ex position souvenirs. He has bought the entire furnishings of the Massachusetts State "bujldlng at the Fair, and will use them in his new house. Even the cuisine appointments are included. Commissioner and Mrs. Fairbanks ex pect to tarry in Portland until the end of October. The next meeting of the Executive Com missioners' Association is to resolve itself Into a theater party, perhaps the largest ever given In Portland. Commissioners, their ladles and invited guests, to the number of about 60, will enjoy a laugh at tho expense of ''Merely Mary Ann." Mr. Ellis, of the New York Commission, has the arrangements In charge. . The house dance given at the American Inn on Thursday, evening was a Jolly af, falr. Several of the young people from California were present. "Sacramento day." which was celebrat ed at tho California building last Tues day, was the occasion for an enjoyable reception at 3 o'clock in tho afternoon. Tho hostesses, assisted by Miss Lloy Gal pln and Miss Growth, of Sacramento, received the visiting people from their state capital. Good cheer In the shape of refreshments was offered with the generosity which has distinguished Cali fornia all Summer. Mrs. Georgia Board man, who has been assisting hostess at the "Longfellow Homo" for several weeks " past, left on Friday morning for her homo In Seattle. She will visit at Olympla en route. Colonel Allen Miller, of Boise, Idaho's Commissioner of Immigration, has been gallantly and impartially attentive to the Idaho hostesses during the past week. On Wednesday evening he mvlted them to be his guests at the Marquam to laugh over the troubles of "Mrs. Black." The Colo nel has also been doing 'some efficient work during his visit here, in giving in formation to would-bo settlers In his state. Judge I. M. Sullivan, of the Idaho Su preme Court, vWho has been on the bench i!nce Idaho became a state In 1890, and Is regarded as one of the fairest Judges in his state, has been one of the noted guests of the week at the Idaho State building. Another interesting guest at "Idaho" has been Sol Hasbrouck, who was territorial clork of the Supremo Court of Idaho as far back as 1BCS, and has been clerk of the Supreme Court ever since Idaho be came a state. Mr. Hasbrouck is regarded as ono of the "indispensable" men in the Idaho courts. Mrs. J. McGlInchey, of Payette, Idaho, who has been one of the- Idaho assist ing hostesses for September, is to remain in that position during the remainder of the Exposition term. She is prominent in club and church life in her home, is deeply interested in political matters, and takes an active leadership In social af fairs. Commissioner and Mrs. Hand, of Illi nois, left last evening for their home, where Mr. Hand will take up his law prac tico again. Commissioner Thompson, with Mrs. Thompson and Miss Thompson! will remain at the Illinois headquarters until the close of the Fair. Mr. and Mrs. Hand, who have been here all Summer, leave many friends both among the Ex position officials and among Portland peo ple whom they have met. Fourteen girls from Southern Califor nia, sent to the Exposition by the Balklns Syndicate, will reach Portland on Monday morning for a week's visit. They will be met at the station by Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Thornton. Mr. and Mrs. M. EL.Beattle, Miss Daisy French and Mr. "W. B. Roth-ery,- the Northwestern manager of the syndicate. They will be escorted to their hotel, and subsequently to tho Exposition. The Vancouver hostesses, who have held sway at the Washington State bulldlnjr during the past week, have given Portland people a season-of pleasant social events.' Mrs. John Randolph Smith, hosiees-ln- chlef. Is tho wife of Dr. Smith. Mrs. Su san Dunbar, who has been Mrs. Smith's assistant throughout the week. Is a for mer Vancouver woman, now resident In Portland. Those ladles and their assist ants created the most cordial atmosphere at tho Washington building, and have made all .comers welcome. On Monday the hostess entertained the employes of the building, as i well as the general pub lic. The ladlesasslstlng Mrs. Smith on that day were: Mrs; E. G. Crawford. Mrs. W. W. McCredlc. Mrs. A. B. East ham. Miss F. Snod grass, Mrs. F. M. Mar shall. Tuesday was a general" reception day. Music was furnished by Professor W. H. Bayer's orchestra, and the Admin istration Band. Refreshments were served In the. parlors, and about 1500 guests were in attendance. Souvenir cards wero distributed. Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Dunbar were assisted on Tuesday by the following named ladles: Mrs. L. W. Dubois. Mrs. W. Conoway, Mrs. C. W. Shepard. Mrs. C. W. Cushlng, Mrs. W. D. Smith and Mrs. Charles Knowles. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beal, of Wallace.' Idaho, gave a small dinner at the New York building on Friday for Miss Maud Hammell. Mr. Beal Is a leading lawyer in his city. "Wednesday was state day at the Wash ington building, and t the ' hostesses re ceived in honor of Governor Mead and his staff. The assisting ladies were: Mrs. J. P. Staplcton. Mrs. J. H. Jaggy, Mrs. Milton Evans. Mrs. W. C Springer, Mrs. John Wyatt and Mrs. J. D. Geoghegan. On Thursday, Alaska day. Mayor Lane and other gentlemen made speeches at the Washington building, whero the exer cises were held, and the Vancouver ladles distributed souvenir cards and received the guests of tho day. Mrs. Lewis Shandling, Mrs. Frank EJchenlaub, Mrs. J. H. Burgy, Mrs. John Elwell. Mrs. A. McGoldrlck and Mrs. John Marsh assist ed. On Friday, which was "Prune day," these ladles assisted: Mrs. A. L. Miller, Mrs. C Blurock, Mrs. F. Hodgkln. Mrs. M. Eddings, Mrs. N. J. Taylor and Mrs. A. C Chumascro. Yesterday Washington extended cordial hospitality to visiting Portlanders. The Washington parlors were decorated for the occasion with palms, sword ferns and flowers. Refreshments were served to all visitors, and hundreds of souvenirs were distributed. The assisting hostesses were: Mrs'C. W. Shumway, Mrs. Ada Brewster, Mrs. R. G. Ebert. Mrs. A. Cook and Mrs. El F. Hlxon. Throughout the week the Vancouver ladies have had their efforts ably seconded by threo Vancouver buds, whose presence lent grace and beauty to tho various receptions. These have been: Miss Laura Brown, Mlsa Evan geline Hill and Miss Mamie Dubois. The reception given at tho Oregon State building on Friday evening by the officers af tho Sacajawea Association, was a 'very pleasant affair, despite tho fact that tho guests in whose honor the reception was given wore unable to be present Miss Alice Cooper started from Chicago on her way out here, but on reaching Denver found a telegram which rendered it necessary for her to return home. Mrs. Paxton. wife, of the Montana artist, wrote that her husband was away pn a hunting trip, and had been gone three days longer than ho had planned, much to her uneasi ness. It is assumed that his delay In get ting home was the reason of his not be ing present at the reception. To Mme. Norelll. who was present, fell the even ing's honors. She received with the la dles, and the guests who had expected to meet Miss Cooper and Mrs. Paxton wero delighted to have the pleasure of wel coming Portland's, greatest songbird. Tho receiving line was as follows: Mrs. Lane, In black silk and "lace; Mme. Norelll, In a Parisian robe of white and spangled lace; Mrs. Henry Waldo Coe, In whlto" lace; Mrs. Sara Evans, in black satin and lace; Mrs. Dalton. In black- silk, and Mrs. Breyman. in lavender grenadine over lav ender silk. Mrs. Dye, the president' of the association, was detained at -home by the illness of Mr: Dye. Mrs. Arthur C Jackson, hostess at the Maine State building, with Mrs. Georgia Boardman, assistant hostess, and Mrs. Addle "Foose Homrlghous, Commissioner from Oklahoma, went down the river to Astoria Monday and .Visited -Ilwaco and Long Beach, returning to Portland Wednesday evening. A most unusual event occurred at the Maine State building on Thursday, when two brothers met thero who had not seen each other fer 45 years. They were Mr. M. J. WInslow, of Grizsley Bluff. Cal ami Mrs. P. R. WInslow, of Salem. Or., who were both born In Damrlscotta Mills, Maine.' On the same day Daniel Bowerman, of Salem. Or., who was born at Burnham. Maine. September 2S, 1S33, celebrated his 70th birthday at the Maine building. On Friday among the many natives of Maine who registered at the state building, was judge irank A. Moore, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Oregon since 1&J2, who was born at Ellsworth, Maine, in 1S44. EVENTS OF THE "VYEKK. A very pretty reception was given by Mr. and Mrs. George C Peery Tues- Atronlnc nt thai. n..V. V. "Edgemont." in Mount Tabor, the oc- THE WOMAN'S CTT TJlT'DirTirT TVQ FOURTH AND store y Kr IjLLU 3 morrison , i . 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These garments are perfectly made, sold regu larly at $8.00 Special for Monday and Tuesday caslon being: the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding. The hours were from S to 11. and about 40 friends and neighbors called to extend their con gratulations. The rooms were decor ated in -white and gold chrysanthe mums, dahlias and carnations being profuse. During the evening refresh ments -were served in the dining-room, where the color scheme -was success fully carried out In the cakes, ices and wafers. The favors -were white ani gold hearts, and contained an original J poem by the bride of 50 years. The one grandson present. Master Leslie Trus ten Peery, very gracefully received the guests .at the door. George C Peery and Miss Ruth J. Kirk were married September 26, 1853. In Livingston County, Missouri, in which state they spent the greater portion of their married life and reared their family. In 1886 they removed to Portland, and have since continuously resided in this city and Mount Tabor. There have been no deaths In their family, and their four children were present to help celebrate the happy event. They are: E. H. Peery. con nected with tho Government Reclama tion Servlde, Washington. D. C; L. T. Peery. and Miss Georgia Peery, of Portland, and Mrs. Trusten P- Peery, of Yuba City. California. Mr. and Mrs. Peery are Virginians by birth, but both In early life removed to Missouri, when the state In which they located was sparsely settled. They enjoy ex cellent health for their years, and It is the wish of their many friends that the future has only the choicest of blessings for this estimable couple. Neighbors and friends of Mr. and Mrs. J. E- Scobee, of 972 Rodney ave nue, gave them a surprise party Sat urday evening. September 24. in honor of their crystal wedding. A very en joyable evening was speht, during which Dr. Charles BUUngton In a very neat speech presented the bride and groom with an elegant cutglass sugar bowl and pitcher, a gift from the High land Ladles' Aid Society. One feature of the. evening's entertainment was a smelling contest. In which E. T. Carle ton won first prize, a dainty water color, and W. C Clark the consolation, a sunflower. Refreshments were served. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Allen, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Cutler, Mrs. Murry, Rev. A. M. Rock wood. Mr. ana Mrs. W. A. Gwynn, Mrs. Hannah Kane. Mrs. Jennie Bushnell. Mrs. F. H. Hawley, Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Carleton, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Johnson, Dr. and Mrs Charles BUUngton, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Morgan. Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Whipple. Mrs. L. R. Scobee. Miss Edith Wright. Mr. and Mrs. William Swett. Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Wright. Mr. and Mrs. W. C Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Dill. Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Smith. Mrs. Hoyt, Iss Clementine Cutler, Misses Lillian Gwynn. Marie. Irene and Mil dred Scobee, Master Russell Wright. The regular meeting of the Thursday night Club was held September 2S. at tho residence of Mr. and Mrs. Ebellng. and was largely devoted to the Initiation of new members. Officers and members ot the club were attired In full regalia and candidates had a strenuous time In ful filling the requirements of the Initiation. Following the Initiation, a lecture to the new members was delivered by Past Pres ident R. C. Clyde. Hoeber's Orchestra furnished the music for the ceremony and also for the subsequent festivities. Tho programme consisted of literary and mu sical selections: Vocal solos by Mr. Hoe ber and F. Granlch; piano solos by Myrtle Vandemarr and Mrs. Hoeber: recitations by Messrs. "Wirt. King. Robinson. Gran lch and Clyde: violin solo by Miss Green berg. Among those present were Mes dames Ebellng. Hoeber and Nelson: the Misses BufTum. VonBusee. Greenberg. Myrtle, Nellie and Grace Vandemarr. and Messrs. Ebellng. Meyers. Athey. . Brede meier, Hoeber, Granlch. Robinson, Pratt, Golllng. Klinker, Rykus, Wirt. Clyde ar.l King. (5n Monday evening last a most enjoy able party was given by Mrs. I. M. Whlt comb at the home of her parents. In hon or of the Misses Edna and Inez Fenn. oC Seattle, who have been her guests for t?n days past. The house was attractively decorated with Fall asters and roses of Portland's choicest growth. Flower recep tacles of tbe Japanese kino, now so much in vogue, were used. Delicious refresh ments were served, by the hostess. Tho guests were entertained by piuno solis played by Mrs. Nixon, who has recently come from Chicago to Portland, and by Miss Kate Hazelgrove. of Seattle. Later, there were some merry dAnces. Thos present besides the hostess and the guests of honor were: Miss Hazlegrove. Miss Mamie Johns. Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Mr Alplne. Mrs. E. Nixon. Dr. Miles U. Lel ser. of Vancouver: Dr. J. W. Morrow. Mark Howard, J. Anderson and. W. Al bert. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Sprague and Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Scobie celebrated the irth anniversary of their wedding day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Scobie. 372 Rodney avenue, on Wednesday. September 21. ! RIatlvtes, numbering 33 gathered to off, r and Mrs. Scobie with beautiful gifts of crystal and cut glass. A dainty suppor was served, after which music, whist and games rounded out a very pleasant even ing. Each one present received a ban l palnted card, mounted on glass, as a sou venir of the occasion. Mount Hood Circle. Women of Wood craft, gave an evening of military whist, which was largely attended, last Tuesday In the East Side Woodman Hall. The committee in charge of arrangements in cluded Mrs. J. M. Woodworth. Mrs. L. O. Henrys and Mrs. Harry Richmond. After the game, dancing was indulged in. ard refreshments served In the barniuet-hal! Mrs. Frazlcr, Mrs. Traub. Mrs. Hobson and Mrs. Elliott had charge of the su? per, and the tables were nicely decorated with Autumn leaves and berries. Mrs. Sol Baum and Mrs. E. H. Lauer gave a novel tea party at the Japanese Tea Garden at The Oaks on Saturd.iy afternoon last. It was In the nature of a progressive whist party. In honor ot Mrs. Charles Melville Kahn. of Boise Otj, Idaho. The party consisted of about 30 ladles, and the prize was won by Mrs Barman. The geisha girls served tea, rlcecakes. Ice cram and lemonade during the card game. The auxiliary of the Illinois Society met at the residence of Mrs. C. Baren stecker on Wednesday. September 2?. at 2 P.-M. A paper on "The Prairie State" wai read by Mrs. J. A. CreswelL Dr. L. J. Johnson entortained the ladles with two vocal solos. Dainty refresh ments were served by the hostess. Captain and Mrs. Egbert, of SCO Mac adam street, entertained last Sunday at dinner their old friend. Judge William Hunt. Others present were Mrs. Whir comb and the Misses Edna ami Inea Fenn, of Seattle. Mrs. W. F. 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