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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Oct. 15, 1905)
2fr THE SUNDAY OREGOXIAX, PORTLAND, OCTOBER 15, 1905. rne social days of the Exposition of 1903 are no more. Its festivities are things o the past But they .will linger for. pleasant years as smiling memories of hours of lightsome enjoyment, hours of' beauty, of adornment and, of enchanting llght-heartedness. Through dull poraents In the months to come will shine the glow of the gorgeous punsets over Guild's Lake, with the echo of "band melodies stealing through rosy air. In moments of distraction memory will waft back the spell wrought by the lines' of yellow light which silhouetted the Exposition at night, of the glare and bustle of the Trail on the witching shadows of Centennial Park, In whose quiet stretches lurked tiny Cnplds. Other fragmentary memories will cdme one after another, making pictures Jn quick . succession, architectural details sojj; beauty, the fascination . 'Sf, the lotty aisles of fbrest' -giants' in the' Forestry building," the "lowering . greenness of the water tank, the bowerrllke entrance of tHe Kew York building, the stately ascenfiiof th.e Grand .Stairway, and' the, mirror-like surface ofrthe lake In its'varylng tinfsby day or at night. r As If to catch and grasp more firmly ; these waning visions of beauty and (de light, and fortify -memory for the future, Pprtjanders have been" spending all pos-! sible time at the Exposition during the j past week. In rain and In shine they have been there. The sale booths, partlc- j uhirly In the OrlentaJ and Foreign "bulld lrigs, have been crowded with customers, and many purchases have been made. Several Interesting social affairs have taken place out. at the Fair grounds In the state buildings. The -principal func tions in town have been those given in honor of Mm, "William Jones, of Tacoma, who has been the guest of Mrs.' Morton Insley. Most of '"the Summec guests have gone, and with the coming eastward ex odus of townspeople, which Is soon ex pected, there Is the prospect of several quiet weeks, when bridge will be the prin cipal diversion of society. The social chronicler ventures to repeat the remarks she recently heard from one of Portland's well-known women: "Thero have been some people whose feelings have been hurt during the Summer, peo ple who have not received as many Invi tations to banquets and other social func tions as they felt entitled to, or who "have not received as much attention as they expected, or in some Instances as they should have received.. I wish they might feel." said this Judy, "that really the managers of the social functions at the Fair had a difficult task on their hands; that though mistakes have been made that Ls freely admitted they havo in many cases been mistakes of subordinates and in all cases unintentional Instead of Intentional-slights. Now that the Fair Is over, try to forget everything unpleasant connected with It; remember that we all make occasional blunders, and with no harboring of lllwlll, begin the coming sea son with entire harmony in Portland's little social world." The social chronicler was impressed, with-the -good sense of this little speech, and seconds the wishes of the woman who made it. It would appear that the marrying microbe has taken fast hold on Gover nor Chamberlain's family. The . Gov ernor and Mrs. Chamberlain are soon to have a- new ilaughter-ln-law to fill the gap in their family circle made by the marriage and consequent going: away of their daughter Lucy. Their son. Dr. Charles Chamberlain, an nounces his engagement to Miss De borah Boatner, a Mississippi girl whom he met last March for a blissful period of four or Ave days, and whom, if you please, he hasn't seen since. This ls all a very pretty love story, one of those, delightful cases of "love at sight" which always makes the slug gish pulse beat faster to. hear of. The young doctor was in New York last year taking a post-graduate course of study. On his way home he- came by way of Natchez to visit relatives and to meet and hrlng back to Po.rtland his , grandmother, Mrs, P. H. Chamberlain. And there It was in Jatchez, In old "Mlsslssip," that he fell "head over heels" in love with a girl whose moth er had been to school with his mother. He came back home with his aunt and his grandmother, and a memory. And every day since he has written a long letter to the girl in the South, and the upshot of tms daily corre spondence is that he is going back late In November to marry her and bring her to Portland a bride. The Gover nor and Mrs. Chamberlain are alto gether .delighted with their son's choice They havo known her family for years, and the Governor, even, has made the acquaintance or .aiiss uoat ner herself. He is, Indeed, warmly en thuslastlc over her beautiful coloring and fine face. Judging from her pic ture, the Governor need not bo accused of partiality. , Thero is an incident connected with this romance which shows Oregon's dignified Governor in the light of a practical, joker, it' runs- m una we: 1 - " Not long -after the Governor's son had returned from the South he was caught ono day at home spending a long and painstaking period "in Inditing a let ter. The family Joked him about It, and he confessed that It was a letter to Miss Boatner's papa asking permis sion to propose to her. After a few days .had elapsed enough for the let ter to have reached its -destination Governor Chamberlain strolled Into his son's office one day with an innocent face and began talking about the weather and various other non-Impor tant topics. He found his son as he. expected in a very perturbed" frame of mind, and presently the young man pulled out a telegram bearing Mr. Boatner's signature, and declining to cive his consent to the young man's proposal. "What do you think of that. father?" he asked, with distress In his voice. "Well," said the Governor, "you must have been behaving badly when you were down there." The young- man protested that he had been on his best behavior. Then the Governor's eyes twinkled, and he said: "Didn't it oc cur to you that someone might have"" put up n Joke on you?" And the doc tor wheeled and. asked. "Did you write that, father? The Governor "fessed up" that he did. and that his accom plices were a telegraph blank and a messenger boy. The wedding day ls set for November 29. The Bauer concert on Wednesday even ing called out' a very representative Port land audience. Though there was no dis play of elaborate gowning on the part of the women present, many well-known per sons occupied seats In the galleries. Mr. Bauer wore all his shock of fuzzy hair; to be sure It ls not as fuzzy nor as yellow as Mr. Paderewskl's, and there Is not so much of It; but It was effective and gave him the right to make an exit between the different movements of the various numbers and so quite puzzle his audience. And he wasn't In the least nonplussed, when, during the interregnum if one may bo call It a good many people thought the concert was ended and began leaving the church. Some one broke in on his reverie and cried out: "Why. Mr. Bauer, the people think you have finished; they are going home.' "Let them go," coolly Responded the genius. "I want to finish 'this cigar." And he kept on puffing until he had done so. It was amusing, Try. but one forgave him, forgaye-hlm for the shock of hair, even, the mlnu(te his vel vety touch fell uporf the keyboard. Come again, Mr. Bauer. - v At the dinner given by Commissioner Altman on Tuesday evening to the ladles of the Sacajawea Association the host and guests drank a rising toast to the son of Commissioner Clarence Luce and his bride, who were married on-that day In Canada. Mrs. J. E. Coryoll, of Menlo Park, who is staying for a short time at the Hotel Portland, was the honor guest on Thurs day evening at a dinner "given by Mrs. W. A. Mcara Elaborate floral decorations in Autumn colors were used -on the table and for festooning the windows. The flowcru were dahlias in purples, reds and yellows. rose hips and tho gorgedus red of sallra. Mrs. Coryell lived In Portland during her school days, and some of her old-time friends were invited "to meet her. She re cently had the distinction of entertaining Lord and Lady Hpmoat her Menlo Park place at a house paftsL" Mrs. Coryell has been visiting In Salem for two weeks. She came to Portland on Thursday morn lng and may remain for a week. Guests Invited to meet her by Mrs.'Mears were nr. ana jars. iiaiph Hoyt, Mr. and ijrs. E. R. Richardson. Major T. S. Clarkson and Miss Marie Adell Case. ' Mr. and Mrs. Means were the honor guests at a dinner given on Friday even ing at the Portland by Major Clarkson, the other guests being Mr. and Mrs. '.Coryell, of Menlo' Park, and Mrs. i Baker, of San Francisco. William D. Wheelwright, president of the Chamber of Commerce, has gone abroad on a short trip. He is expected to be in Paris In a few days. A supper was given to Miss Marie Adell Case at the Portland on Monday even ing at the close of her concert, at which several friends found opportunity to com pliment her on hex. success. .Miss Case goes to California some time the latter part of September, and thence to Europe for study. ' Miss Julia Sprague. who has been a Summer guest at Mrs. Raleigh Stott's, leaves for home In Tacoma tomorrow. Mrs. Oakes, who was the guest of Mrs. of Mrs. J. G. Gould recently, left for her home-on Sunday lasL- Mrs. DeWltt Cornell has been entertain ing Mrs. Harry ZJmbsen and Mrs. U nib pen's mother, Mrs. Sidebotham, of San Francisco, during the past week. Captain and Mrs. R. M. Schofield -arrived In town on Wednesday evening last to, stay ton days, on their way to the Philippine Islands. They are the guests of Mrs. Schofleld's sister, Mrs. Fred Page. Mrs. Ned Ayre Is another sister In this family,- all being daughters of Mrs- L. D. Emlth. of the Portland Hotel. - Captain Schofield Is connected with the commis sary department of the Army. Ho will reside, in Manilla., On Wednesday Mrs. De Lancey Ellis gave a breakfast at tho New York build ing, which was a mopt enjoyable affair. Her guests were: Mrs. Savage, Mrs. J. B. Montgomery, Mrs. C E. S. Wood, Mrs. Oskar Hubcr, Mrs. Reid. of Massachu setts; Mrs. C. F. Beebe. Mrs. James Wil liam Beriham. of. New York! Mrs. Estelle Houghton, Mrs. Go ode. Ah artistic ar rangement of dahlias formed the cen terpiece. Lieutenant Cyrus Dolpb. who was In Portland on his honeymoon trip recently, has reported back for duty at his post In San Antonlot Tex., after having spent several delightful weeks In Southern Cal ifornia. It Is understood that JDr. and Mrs. Holt Wilson arc leaving soon to spend the Winter In the south of Europe. Numer ous Portland people who have remained at home this Summer Instead of going on their accustomed Summer outing are planning, now that the Exposition Is over, to go away for longer or shorter periods of time. Mrs. Goodc will start early this week for Chicago. Mrs. Schuyler and Mrs. Alvord are also leaving soon and are planning to spend several months In the East. Dr. and Mrs. EL A. Lawbaugh, who formerly- lived In Portland, have given up their residence In San Francisco, and have taken .a place at Menlo Park. A notable guest in- Portland during the past week was Mrs. William Jones, of Tacoma, who came down to take- a parting look' at -the Exposition and to be. epter.talncd by Mrs. Morton- Insley. Mrs. Estelle Houghton gave a dellgtit ful bridge party In her honor on Tues day, with 35 guests and a half-dozen tables.' Mrs. J. Wesley Ladd and Mrs. Jones captured the prizes. On Wednes day Mrs. Insley gave a large card party of 13 tables. Each table had a prize In the shape of a souvenir favor from the Exposition. And nobody entertained Harold Bauer or even attempted to! Which makes ono feel that in some things Portlanders are not modern. 9 Mrs. Wesley Ladd's luncheon for Mrs. William Jones on Thursday was a charm ing affair. The souvenirs were crystnl baskets of bonbons, purchased abroad by Mrs. Ladd. The guests were: Mrs. Jones. Mrs. Barnes, Mrs. John Shepard and her guest, Mrs. Houghton, of San Francisco; Mm John Kollock. Mrs. Estelle Hough ton, Mrs. Phelps Montgomery. Miss May Montgomery, Mrs. Insley and Mrs. Chen-, ery. After luncheon, 'bridge whist was played. Mrs, Barnes won the prize. Mrs. Fred Hopkins gave a Southern din ner on Tuesday evening Jn honor of Mrs. Richard Tease, of Sun Francisco. The viands were served In true Southern style, everything being put on the table at once. The maids who" served It were dressed as old. black mammies. Old-fashioned brass candlesticks were used and unique decorations of Autumn fruits and foliage. The guests present were: Mr. and Mrs. Tease, Mrs. Ned Aycr. Mrs; H. D. Green, 2IaJor and Mrs. Davis, William H. Gal vanl and H. O. Stlckney. Mrs. John Shepard Is entertaining Mrs. B. IL Houghton, of San Francisco, who as Clarice Sheldon was a well-known and very popular girl In Portland. ' Mrs. Carl Har bough, of Seattle.- who was Ethel Williams,, is visiting herfather, Judge Williams. Miss Patsy Bryan, niece of Wirt Minor, ls to be one of Portland's Fall "brides. Shortly after Mis? Bryan went home to Virginia, the fact of her engagement to Dr. HerbertJlcho!s came out, and It ls now understood that Dr. Nichols, will go to Charlottevllle, Va., early next month to Miss Bryan's home, and "be married there." and "that upon returning to Port land he and his bride will live on Kearney street. Mr. J. Wesley Ladd gave a dinner on Friday evening at the Arllngjon Club In honor of Dr. Nichols and of "Mr. Ball, the fiance of MUs Charlotte Whalley. Mrs. J. B. Montgomery has been enter taining for the two weeks Just closed, her son, Phelphs Montgomery, and his wife, from the East. They leave' tomorrow. AT TIIE EXPOSITION. One of the most notable social events of the week was the complimentary din ner, on Tuesday evening, to tho Saca jawea ladles glvpn by Colonel Henry AU man, of the New York State Commission. The French chef, Bruno Pindat, of the New York state building, did his part to perfection, the decorations were lavish, and the guests expectant when Colonel Altman opened the after dinner speeches with a gay surprlso and felicitous anec dotes, frequently interrupted by applause. President of the Sacajawea Gold and Cop per Company of Montana, he was Inter ested In the Indian heroine from her first appearance on the Lewis and Clark stage and on learning of the existence of an association to erect a memorial In her hoaor, the gallant colonel at once sought out the officers of the society. At one time he donated copper for the statue. but some delays in smelting gave an op portunity for Dr. and Mrs. Henry Waldo Coe to carry away that coveted honor. Nevertheless, Colonel Altman has never ceased to Interest prominent people In Sacajawea's story. As 'president of the association, Mrs. Eva Emery Dye was called upon to respond, and In a happy speech she tossed bouquets to Colonel Alt man and other members of tho commis sion, to President and Mrs. Goode. who have done so much to make the Exposi tion a success, to Mr, Oskar Hubcr. di rector of works, to Mr. Ion Lewis, and to other notable guests present: also to Mrs Donald McLean, of New York, who raised some money In the East for the statue. Of Mrs. Dunlway. Mrs. Dye said It was a matter of gratification to all that this pioneer mother who had been twenty years ahead of her time, was now In her declining years receiving the recognition so Justly her due. Disclaiming all per sonal credit for the statue, Mrs. Dye paid a warm tribute to her associates. Mrs. C. M. Cartwrlght, who save the first $100 and had faithfully presided over all the Portland meetings. Mrs. Sarah A. Evans, Mrs. M. A. Dalton, Mrs. A. H. Breyman Mrs. Kate Stevens Bingham, Mrs. Mc Roberts and others, and while Mrs. Mary Phelps Montgomery had not been here to attend to that particular line of work. In the East she had accomplished still greater things for the Exposition by go ing before the legislature at Jefferson City, where her father had resided as Governor of Missouri, and through lnnu entlal friends had secured an approprla tlon of $33,000 from Missouri for the Fair. Complimentary mention wag also made of the Misses Falling, always leaders In art and education In Oregon; to Mr. Gil bert McQurg, the historian and lecturer of Colorado: and to Colonel Altman's niece, the official hostess of the evening. Mrs. EL P. Savage, of Tacoma, the gifted and beautiful wife of ex-Governor Savage, of Nebraska. Mrs. Dolph was also re membered as the wife of one of Oregon's most . honored Senators. Mrs. Dunlway In a flow -of unusual eloquence, demon st rated her right and title to the "grand old lady of Oregon," whereas, once she was Introduced as a "Gatllng gun," this evening she was Introduced as the "set ting sun," but whether rising or setting, she- ever had her eyes fixed on the welfare of Oregon. Colonel Altman's surprise and happy conceit by way of favors consisted In music and a- Bunker Hill souvenir in the form of a whistle, with a standard silver attachment, engraved with the leg end. "Whistle and I'll Come to Thee, 31y Lad," manufactured expressly for this occasion, and brought by the Colonel from Boston. Copies of the sheet music of the song were given to each of the ladles. These charming souvenirs were prepared at Colonel Altman's personal expense on his recent trip East. The German version "O Pflef und Ich Komme, Mem Bursch, was magnificently sung by Oskar Huber, who also graciously sang several other numbers, accompanied by Delancey M. Ellis, of tho New aork Commission, who, with his charming wife, added so much to the zest of the occasion. Tho guests were: Colonel Henry Altman. Mrs. Eva Emery Dye, C. H. Dye. of Oregon City Mrs. Abigail Scott Dunlway. Mrs. J, B Montgomery, Mrs. M. A. Dalton. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Breyman, Mrs. John McRob crts, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Cartwrlght, Mrs, Kate Stevens Bingham. Mrs. Dolph. Mrs. E. P. Savage, of Tacoma; President and Mrs. H. W. Goode, Hon. William H. Hunt of Montana: Mr. and Mrs. L. Allen Lewis. the Misses Falling, Mr. and Mrs. Oskar Huber, Mrs. C. E. S. Wood. Mr. and Mrs. j... .oennam, jar. and Mrs, u. M. taws, Chauneer.' TVIn!nt A Mi-Hat Rr ATnlnr- James Mcl. Wood and Ion Lewis. According to all accounts, the fare well dinner of the Exeutive Commis sioners' Association at the Portland Hotel on Wednesday evening was a ery jolly anTalr. Several humorous resolutions" were Introduced. One was In the form of a request to Com missioner Fairbank, of Massachusetts. "Whereas.-" the resolution stated, "Mr. Fairbank had disposed of all the fur niture of the Massachusetts building at several times its value," he was re quested to give his fellow commission ers the secret of so. doing. Mr. Fair bank stated that Mr. Theodore Wilcox was the fortunate purchuser of the Massachusetts furniture. Mr. Wilcox, It ls understood. Intends building a new cottage on beach property for next season. Idaho Is greatly indebted to Mrs. Martin J. Wessels, of Kendrlck, wife of Commissioner Wesaels. for the unique and Interesting decoration of Us handsome exhibit halL in the state building. Mrs. Wessels is the artist who designed and worked out all the scroll work and medallions In grains and grasses which have been admired by thousnnds of visitors during tha Exposition season. She was busied with this decorative display all last year, and the various designs, seals and emblems were all completed "be- for.e being sent to Portland. Mrs. Wes sels was at St. Loyls during- the expo sition period there, and has been at several o'tber -expositions. She has. been a very popular member of the Idaho family. Mrs.-Adella B- Scottr hostess of the Idaho State building, and Miss Maud Hnmmell. assisting hostess, were guests - on Wednesday evening-, of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Hawkins, at -5 S3 Fourth street. Miss Hammell recited several selections for the guests. Mr. Claire Montelth sang, and little Margaret Hawkins played several piano selec tions. There were 1& In the party. Miss Tiffany, wife of Commissioner Tiffany, of Illinois, is still at the Ho bart-Curtls. Her mother and , sister are still In Portland. Commissioner Thompson, of Illinois. will, stop off In Montana on his way home for a two weeks hunting trip. Mrs. Thompson and Miss Thompson will leave Portland on Tuesday even ing next. They plan to visit in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara ana aan uiego iur two moiuua oaiore going back to Illinois. Word has been received at Illinois headquarters that' Executive Commls sloner and Mrs. Hand have reached their home safely after a pleasant Journey thither. . Mrs. Wheeler, one of the assisting hostesses of the Idaho building- for Oe- touer, is a long-time friend or Mta Scott, the hostess. Mrs. Wheeler has lived for 22 years In Idaho Falls. She Is prominent in church and club work. and has assisted every good cause and every worthy charity in Idaho Falls' either by her voice or her pen. She Is now president of the School Board In her city. Mrs. Wheeler Is tha wife of Editor Wheeler, of the Idaho Register. Mrs. Chloo S- McNiilty, of Burley, Idaho, who came as assisting hostess for the Idaho building during October, Is from Burley. She Is a niece of Chief Justice Sullivan, of Idaho. Mrs. Mc Nulty is of pleasing personality, and ls girted in many lines, she Is mu slcal, .has dramatic and - artistic abil ity and has done soma newspaper work. She Is young, very enegrotic. and is sure to succeed in anything she undertakes. She has made numerous friends hero, has been helpful to the managing hostess, and will carry away SILVERFIELDS The Womanls Store Largest Manufacturing Furriers on the Coast EXCEPTIONAL FUR VALUE FASHIONABLE MILLINERY Have you ever visited our Millinery Department and noted the beautiful hats we exhibit? Always something new to be seen here. We receive express shipments daily from our Eastern buyer, as we wish to show the new style ideas here as soon as they appear in our Eastern cities. Although our styles are nearly all exclusive with us our prices are lower than the majority of our competitors. New Suits, Jackets, Etc. Every new and desirable creation late of Pashiondom can be found here. The finest assortments of Suits, Jackets, Coats, Raincoats, Skirts and Waists are on exhibition and the prices are low ex tremely, low when the quality of the garments is considered. Our newest Suits and Jackets for Fall and winter range in price from $15.00 to $75.00 Misses' and Children's Dept.3d Floor Contains everything young ladies and children will wear at any time splendid assortments of Fall Suits and Coats suitable for school wear elegant suits and dresses for evening wear and dress occasions. We pay as much attention in this department to'the outfitting as is paid ladies in our Suit Salons. Chil dren Suits and Cloaks $7.50 to $30.00 as well as leave many pleasant mem ories of her stay at the Idaho build ing. Among visitors of note at the Idaho State building during the past week were: Mr, C. A. Dobell, cashier of the .First national Bank at BiacKtoot; ex Governor F. W. Hunt; Representative L. J. Sweetzer, of Shoshone, and Mrs. Sweetzer; Representative C. J. Don aldson, a prominent merchant of Sho shone, and Mr. Falk, of the Falk Mer cantile Company, of Boise. Mrs. Ina Garrlott, of Helena. Mont., was a guest of Mrs. Chloe S. McNulty. of the Idaho building, during the past week. The flag at the New York building was at halfmast during a pnrt of las week' out of respect to Spmker Fred Nixon, of the New York Assemblv. whose death was announced to th commission by telegraph. Commissioner Altman. of New Yrk gave an Informal luncheon on Thursday at the New York building, at which his nleco. Mrs. Savage, of Tacoma. formerly of Lincoln. Neb., was hostess. Anions th-- guests were Mrs. Scott and Miss Ham mell. of the Idaho building; Mrs. Ellis and Gilbert McClurg. After the luncheon, ad Journment was made to one of the parlors upstairs, whore Miss Hitimnvll gave sev eral recitations in her usual chnrmliK manner. Mrs. Eva Emery Dye whs among th notable visitors to the Maine bulkltng last week. . On Wednesday evening a party of OiU- fornlnns. with Miss M. Adele Case and other friends, visited Mr. ami Mrs. Jack son at the Maine building. Miss Case sang several song3 with her usual grao and feeling. Senator Merrltt also con trlbuted to the pleasure of the evening with tenor solos. The Eller programme at the Longfeltow House on Music day taxed the enpacity of the building, and was thoroughly enjoyed by all present. i The Association of County Commission ers gave an informal dinner Saturday evening. October 7. In the California State building. The reception given on Thursday last by tho California Commission to the v.i BEST ENGRAVED WEDDING and Calling Cards AT W. G. SMITH & CO. Washington Ilulldlnir. FOURTH AND WASHINGTON. 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