THE SUNDAY OREGONIAX. PORTLAND, JUNE 24, 1906. bly known here. He was particularly popular at the Multnomah Club. The annual tea of the Patton home on Tuesday last was quite a society event. A most Interesting musical programme was given by Mrs. May Dearborn Schwab. Mrs. W. A. Bu-shong. Mr. Rath bone and Mrs. "Warren Thomas. In the Unlng-ronm tea was poured by Mrs. Har riet K. McArthur, Mrs. I. L. Patterson, Mrs. John Y Minto and Mrs. George S. Rogers. The table decorations were La Krance roses in picturesque Indian bas kets. In the receiving party were Mrs. George Chamberlain, Mrs. Charles W. King, Mrs. John W. Watson, Mrs. Adolph Harr, Mrs. A. Shannon and Mrs. W. L. Straugh. The candy table under the direction of Miss Carrie Coleman, netted a neat sum. Miss Coleman was assisted by Miss IMlce Strong and Mrs. V. H. Chapin. Mrs. John Burgard and Miss Lucy Nlcolai as sisted in the dining-room. Little Miss Marguerite Egbert recited most cleverly. Mrs. A. I Crais. who Is soon to leave Portland for the East, entertained a fare well party on Wednesday and Thursday. Some 50 guests called during the two days, when I"j00" was played for dainty prizes. The house was a perfect bower of Caroline Testant roses. Dainty refresh ments were served. EVENTS Or THE WEEK. One of the most charming and suc Yessful events of the past week was the 'Messiah," given by Mrs. George Cutting Flanders, at her beautiful home on Hawthorne terrace, Portland Heights. Tho large number of ladies present, representing the musical de partment of the Portland Woman's Club, were delighted with the magnifi cent view of Portland and vicinity af forded by the dominant location and Kiirrounding environment of the Flan ders residence.' The exclusive hall find departments were elaborate with floral decorations, arranged with excellent taste, the lovely La France, Portland's favorite rose, now at Its very best, be ing the most prominent among the many other varieties present. The hostess, who has done so much to in terest the ladles of the Woman's Club In vocal culture, and who possesses a clear and sympathetic soprano voice, made her guests at home and received in her usual charming manner. A very pleasant evening was spent by the Bay View Reading Club at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Edwards on Tues day evening, it being the last meeting of 'the year. The regular study was dis pensed with, and Dr. Edna D. Timms gave some interesting remlnlscenses of the year spent in Vienna recently, giv ing particularly a very graphic descrip tion of the habits and customs of the Vienese people.. At the close of her talk Mrs. Kd wards served luncheon on the veranda, which was prettily decorated fur the occasion. The members of the rlub are Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Pattullo, Mr. and Mrs. John Baike, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Preston. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Arm strong. Mr. and Miss Gllmour and Mr. and Mrs.- Kdwards. Next Fall he club will continue its work, as outlined by the Bay View Magazine course. ' Mrs. James McNicholas entertained a few of her friends last Monday at her present home, on board the "Tokalon." located in an Ideal spot on the Willam ette River. Mrs. McNicholas had pro vided the launch for the pleasure of the party in riding up the river, which proved to be a most interesting feature. The beautiful little houseboat was decorated with some of Portland's choicest flow ers, ferns and wild flowers fresh from the rocks and hills. The afternoon was spent in music, and the game of five hundred, each guest being presented with a souvenir at the beginning of the game. Refreshments were served and prizes awarded to the highest winners Mrs. J. B. Tanner. Mrs. Addison Draper, Mrs. J. H. Abrey and Miss Lily Baker. A trolley party was given Monday evening. June 18. 1906, In honor of the approaching marriage of Miss Vernle Kortchem and Mr. Claude Sersanous, by their bachelor friends, 'Ye Cavaliers." The party left First and Alder streets at 7:45 P. M., on private cars. On their ar rival at the pavilion in Canemah Park, Miss Vernie Kertchem and Mr. Claude Sersanous led the party while the band was playing the weuutng march from lyihengrin." Dancing and refreshments were enjoyed until a late hour, when they returned to Portland. "Ye Cavaliers" contemplate a few more trolley parties this season. The chaperons were Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Woelm and Mrs. U. A. Bur bank. About 100 guests were present. Mrs. John Biandow Lethwaite enter tained Saturday afternoon at her home in West Oregon City in honor of the first anniversary of her marriage. The Lewth waite home was beautifully decorated, the spacious parlors being done in La Krance roses interwoven with a canopy of fishnet and the hail was in red ram blers. The hostess wore her wedding gown and was assisted in the entertain ment of her guests by her maid of honor. Miss May Peel, and her bridesmaids. Miss Alice Lewthwaito, of this city, and Miss Hortense Greffoz, of Portland. The afternoon was spent with five hundred, the prize-winners being. Miss May Peel and Mrs. Eoer Chapman, and refresh ments were served. A pleasant luncheon was given by the teachers of the Thompson School in honor of Principal and Mrs. G. E. Jami son, Friday, June 22. The tables were tastefully decorated with roses, which were also spread in the assembly hall. Mr. Jamison responded to a toast, re marking at the close that he hoped all would be around the same board at the end of next year. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Jamison. Mrs. Lillian Mock Amos, the Misses Moffctt. Myers, Tregallis. Porter. I. Foott Merrill. M. Koott, Anderson. E. Amos. Burnett. Pear son. Spinney. Weiss. Bauer. O'Conner. T. Amos, Cheadle, Williams and Mrs. Ogle. Mrs. Maurice M. Binford give a very delightful dinner, Tuesday evening May 19, in honor of Mr. Btnford's birthday, the affair being a complete surprise to him. The color scheme In the dining room was red. the decorations consisting of red roses and ribbons, forming festoons over the table. Several pleasing piano selections were rendered during the even ing by Miss Nellie Swafford. of Oregon City. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs Charles G. Satterlee, Mr. and airs. Lay ton T. Sebolt, Miss Edna Munro, -.Mrs. J. W. Grout and Miss Nellie Swafford of Oregon City, and Mr. and Mrs. M M Binford. Miss Florence Walton was tendered a shower Saturday evening. June 16. bv Miss Jessie McConnell at the home of the lat ter. About 50 of Miss Walton's friends were present. The shower gifts were brought to the bride in a rose-bedecked wheelbarrow, and the presentation speech was made by Dr. House. From a bower of niarerueritcw in the dining-room punch was served, with Miss Grace McConnell presiding at the punch bowl. During the serving of refreshments an excellent mu sical programme was rendered by Miss Coldwell. Miss Hitchcock, Miss Genevieve and Miss Dorothy Frazer and Miss Mary McConnell. A pretty luncheon was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. c. Bonser. 724 Gantenbein avenue, in honor of Philo Hol hrook. Jr.. last Sunday afternoon. The dining-room was artistically arranged with Paul Ncyron roses and potted ferns. Covers were laid for eight. The hostess was assisted by her sister. Miss Arabella . Preston. Friday evening. June 22. a surprise party was tendered Mr. and Mrs. James A. Lane at their residence, f2 Mallory la honor of their recent mar riage, at Healdsburg. Cal. Games were played the early part of the . evening, and then refreshments were served. Among those present were: Miss John son, Miss Reuter, Miss Jennings, Misses Gertrude and Genevieve Sheridan, Miss Melbourne, Mrs. Bottler, Mrs. Sheridan, Mr. Johnson.- Mr. Lovejoy." Mr. MoCann. Mr. Matthieson, Mr. Reuter. Mr. Sheri dan, Mr. Jennings and Mr. Bottler. Miss Tudye Schaeht entertained with a China shower for Miss Vernie Kertchem. who is to be married to Mr. Claude Ser sanous, June 27. i-ater on refreshments were served. Those present were: Miss Vernie Kertchem, Emma Yerspach, Louise Hagner, Hazel Bean, Mary Mc Arthur, Louise Curry. Florence Burbank, Mary Otten. Lydia Ritter, Rose Schaeht, Messrs. Claude Sersanous, Charlie Whlt comb, Forrest Smithson, Frank l on nor. Ed King, Walter Cheney, Arthur Butterworth. Mrs. John E. Povey entertained the Thedora Club at her home. 664 Tillamook street, June 18. The rooms were dec orated with roses. All members were X I Dorothy Allre Blakely, Flower lrl at the Byrne-Blakelr Wedding. present, and a very pleasant afternoon spent playing five hundred, after which the hostess served a luncheon at the card tables, being assisted by her daugh ter. Miss Dorais and little Miss Mildred King, late of San Francisco. Mrs. Wi.i Sievers will entertain the club June 2-i. Mrs. Nina Iarowe entertained the Cur rent Topics department of the Woman's Club Monday. June 18, at her home. Twenty-third and Kearney streets. Mrs. Arthur C. Newill ga.ve an able summary of the events of the week. Refreshments were served. Mrs. B. F. Weaver will entertain the department Monday. June 25. at her home. Twelfth and Broadway. Mrs. R. W. Steel will have the principal paper of the afternoon. Mrs. J. M. Dunn entertained at five hun dred Friday afternoon for Mrs. Edward Dunn, of Condon, Or., and Mrs. Fred Kilng. of Lewlston. Ida. The parlors were tastefully decorated with palms and Caro line Te.stout roses. Punch and dainty re freshments were served by Miss Ruth Hansen, assisted by the Misses Lolier, Hayes and May Cronan. Prizes were awarded Miss Sweeney and Miss Hayes. During the past week Mrs. George W. Ashford was the hostess at a charm ing luncheon. Her artistic home at Piedmont was a bower of flowers, field and garden having been drawn upon for the occasion. Mrs. Ashford's guests were: Mrs. Theodore Stoppenbach, Mrs. Stoppenbach, Mrs. Reid. Mrs. George Tuthill. Mrs. Niece. Mrs. A. N. Wright and Mrs. Jackson. A birthday party. ,in honor of Miss Alice Ellen Cornwall having attained her 14th year, was held at the home of her parents at Piedmont on Friday evening. Between 30 and 40 of the young people of the neighborhood The Electric Way Is Cheaper BE COOL AND COMFORTABLE BE ECONOMICAL BE UP-TO-DATE USE Electric Light Electric Fans Electric Fiat-Irons We Will Deliver To Any Customer An ELECTRIC FLAT-IRON FREE OF CHARGE, FOR 30 DAYS' TRIAL SELECT THE STYLE YOU DESIRE. No. 1 Reg-alar Household, 6-lb. iron, $4.00. No. 2 Shirtwaist, 3-lb. iron, $4.00. Fill in coupon, specifying style of iron you prefer, and mail to us today. The iron will be delivered promptly, with complete equipment. CUT OUT COUPON . 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Luncheon and linen shower, given Saturday, June 16. by Miss Mabel Jar vis at her home In Irvington, for Miss Alice Klllingsworth. whose wedding is to take place June 27. Mrs. P. J. Cronin. president of the Ladies' Aid Society of Cathedral Parish, entertained Wednesday afternoon for the members at her residence. There were 60 guests present. A srjower party was given by Miss Louise Hagner, at her home. 351 North Sixteenth street, in honor of a bride of the past week, Miss Elsie Marsch. Mrs. J. Frederick Holden gave a mis cellaneous shower at her home, 390 Kast Tenth street, Kriday evening, for Miss Mazie Levan, bride-elect. Mrs. Robert H. Birdsall's tea on HOME WEDDING IN CORNELIUS 1 r J V . j ifLJ home 11 "irXel s.0:aWVi,S A very pretty home wedding was nized Wednesday, June 20. 1906. at th of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrfi. H. J. Lund, of Cornelius, when their daughter. Clara A., was married to Pratt G. Vlckers. of St. Joe. in the presence of a number of Invited guests. The bride was becomingly gowned in cream silk mull, tulle veil, and carried, bride roses. The bride Is popular In her community, while the groom la an employe of the Southern Pacific, holding the tele graph office at St. Joe. The young couple were the recipients of many costly presents, and. amid congratulations andT showers of rice, left on the evening train for a short trip to different points on the Sound. They will -reside at St. Joe, and will be at home to their friends after July 10. gathered and enjoyed a few hours, both outdoors on the lawn and in the par lors, with games and dancing. A very pleasant birthday surprise party was successfully planned and carried out by the little friends of Master Rupert Hutchinson, Saturday evening. June 16. Assembling at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Camp, the jolly young people pro ceeded to the home of M a and Mrs. J. W. Hutchinson, where games and music were enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Kleeniann entertained a number of friends at their residence, 575 Belmont street, last Friday evening, Wednesday of tho past week, from 3 to 6 o'clock, was attended by about 200 friends of the hostess. Miss Klsle Marsch was tendered a china shower on Friday afternoon, June 16, at the home of Mrs. Harvey Wells, 401 Holladay avenue. The men's league of the First Pres byterian Church gave a banquet last Tuesday evening at the church, which was much enjoyed. WEDDINGS. Thorn ton-Garretson. The marriage of Miss Louise Garretson and Louis P. Thornton took place on Wednesday evening, June 20, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Garretson, 544 Sixth- street, with about 80 guests In attendance. The bridal party stood under a bower of roses, where the ring ceremony was performed by Rev. S. C. Laphara. Mr. and Mrs. Thornton left for a trip to Victoria and other Puget Sound cities, and will be at home at 644 Sixth street, after July 1. Byrne-Blakely. One of the most notable and brilliant weddings of the year was solemnized on Wednesday, June 20, at 8 P. M., at Trin ity Episcopal Church, when Miss Ellen Lavlna Blakely, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Blakely, was united in marriage to John Poulding Byrne, eldest eon of Dr. and Mrs. Byrne, of Preston. England. The bridal chorus from "Lohen grin" (Wagner) announced the approach of the bridal couple, and during the serv ice "Believe Me if All Those Endearing Young Charms" was softly rendered. The winsome young bride, given in marriage by her father, was very sweet and charm ing in an exquisite gown of white mull, elaborately trimmed with baby Irish and Valenciennes lace. Her veil was held In place with natural orange blossoms, and she carried a shower bouquet of bride buds. Miss Madge Cramer, her brides maid, was becomingly attired in an Eng lish eyelet embroidered costume over- deli cate pink silk, and her bouquet was com posed of bridesmaid roses. Wee Dorothy Alice Blakely, the 3-year-old niece of the bride, was a dainty flower maiden, in a pretty frock of white India silk, trimmed with Valenciennes. She carried a garden banket, filled to overflowing with white sweet peas and maidenhair fern. George Bancroft was best man, and the ushers were Charles Leonard Blakely, brother of the bridesmaid. Mrs. Blakely. the bride's mother, was very handsome in an elegant costume of pale gray, batiste, trimmed with Cluny lace? She carried a shower bouquet of gold of ophlr roses. Rev. A. A. Morrison, D. D.. rector of Trinity, read the impressive service. After the wedding a wedding service was served at the home of the bride's parejits. 47 North Twelfth (street. Mr. arid Mrs. Byrne left the same evening for a trip to British Columbia. Upon tlfeir return to Portland they will be at home at Twenty-first and Flanders streets. A picture of little Miss Dorothy Alice appears on today's society page. Xiles-Davls. Wednesday, June 20, at 9 P. M.. a very pretty double wedding took place at the home of Mrs. Julia A Davis, 214 Union avenue, North, when her two daughters, Minnie May and Julia Elizabeth, were united in marriage to Mr. Dave Williams and Horace L. Nlles respectively. Rev. W. S. Gilbert, of Astoria, officiating. Only immediate relatives were present. M. S. Davis, brother of the bride, acted as best man and Miss E. L. Watkins was maid of honor. The wedding march was beautifully rendered by George Houghton. Mr. and Mrs. Williams left Thursday morning for a short trip to the Coast, while Mr. and Mrs. Niles went directly to their home, 180 East Forty fourth street, where they will be at home to their friends after July 1. Algcr-M arsch.' Among the prettily arranged June wed dings was the one solemnized Tuesday evening at St. David's Episcopal Church, when Miss Elsie Ruth Marsch became the bride of Mr. Morton Dufur Alger. Prompt ly at 8:30 o'clock, to the strains of the bridal chorus from "Lohengrin," the party entered the church. The bride was met at the altar by the groom and his best man. Mr. Edgar B. Alger, where the im pressive marriage service was performed by Rev. George B. Van Waters. The bride was given away by Mr. Thomas Varwlg, an old-time friend of the family. "Trau merl" was softly played during the cere mony. Mr. and Mrs. Alger left the same evening on their wedding trip, visiting the Puget Sound cities and British Co lumbiw Yadnais-Doeneka. A pretty home wedding took place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. BEST VALUES HERE -ALWAYS BeautyUtilityLow Price and Quality The Four Pre-eminent Requisites of Desirable Merchandise Are represented in full measure in the following special offerings. We appeal to your sense of harmony in the strongest manner this week. Prices have been materially lowered; every article in our Dry Goods and Dress Goods establishment is now a rare bargain that would pay you to buy, vpn tho' you had no immediate use for same. No wonder the popularity of this store has been stamped with the appreciation of thousands of well-informed women in this city and surrounding country. Monday and Tuesday's great Sale will be a combination of excellence of quality and reasonableness of price: and when we say great values we mean one extremely low with quality combined. Kead below for a few of the specials. Country orders carefully and promptly filled. MONDAY - TUESDAY SPECIALS Matchless values these No shelf-worn or "Sale" goods, but bright, new merchandise. Here Monday and Tuesday at savings worth your while. $1.50 White Parasols 97c 50c Corset Covers 38c 10 dozen ladies' white Parasols hemstitched border good strong frame; natural wood handles, best $1.50 grade. . Special, 97c. Made of very best muslin; two rows wide lace insertion edging to match. Special for Monday and Tuesday, 38c. $1.00 Mohair Suitings 73c 25c White Lawns at 17c For Monday and Tuesday we offer our entire line of $1.00 Mohairs at 73c. All colors, including black. See window. Fine sheer White Lawns, full 31 inches wide; no uneven threads; a standard 25c value. Special, 17c a yard. $1.50 Mus. Undersk'ts 97c $1.50 Muslin Gowns 97c Made of best muslin; deep knee flounce; lace or embr. trimmed; several different patterns; regular $1.50 value, 97c each. See window. 50c Belts, Silver, Gilt 25c The greatest belt bargain of the season some 30 dozen in the lot. You know the regular value, 50c; Monday and Tuesday, 25c. Sample Line Duck Suits A maker's entire sample line of white linen and duck Suits on sale Monday anJ Tuesday at great re ductions. See window. Ladies' 35c Hose for 21c 30 dozen white Gauze Lisle Hose; all sizes and worth all of 35c. Spe cial for Monday ahd Tue Qay at 21c a pair. Bargains in Allover Lace Every piece of Allover Lace in the house has moving orders. Be here Monday and Tuesday, for the greatest values ever offered. 37-in. Indian Head 12,2c There's bound to be a scarcity of this popular fabric. Take advan tage of this opportunity. For Mon day and Tuesday, 12y2c yard. 50c Tape Girdles for 35c .No fake about 4hese-made of best tape all sizes, and sell regularly at 50c. Colors pink, blue and white. Special, 35c. Bathing Suits Reduced Our line of Bathing Suits is now complete. We're showing some very stylish models, Monday and Tuesday at reduced prices. Warner's Corsets at 95c For Monday and Tuesday only we will sell this famous $1.50 Batiste Corset at 95c' Long hip, hose sup porters front and side. White only. White Shirtwaist Suits $2 Ladies' white, lawn Shirtwaist Suits, just the thing for warm days ; all sizes ; reg. $3.50 value. Monday and Tuesday, $2.00. Without doubt the best value we have yet offered ; best quality ma terial, lace or embroidery trimmed. Regular $1.50 value. ' 50c Knit Vests for 25c For Monday and" Tuesday we of ffer regular 50c Ribbed Lisle Vests low neck, sleeveless, at, special, 25c each. 65c Mohair Suitings 45c Our regular 65c grade of Mohairs all colors on sale Monday and Tuesday at 45c. ' See our Morrison street windows. $1.50 Jap Kimonos 97c Made of best Japanese crepe sev eral different patterns, trimmed with satin ribbon. Better come ' early. Choice, 97c. Sample Waists Reduced White Lawn Waists, but one of a kind, the season's very best sell ers. Buy them here Monday and Tuesday for less. 36-inch Suitings for 15c Fine soft finish, wears and washes exceptionally well. Some stores ask 18c for the same fabric. Mon- day and Tuesday, 15c yard. 27-inch Pongee Sp'l 47c A fine selection of shades to choose from. Regular 75c grade. Spe cial for Monday and Tuesday, 47c a yard. $1.75 Swiss Curtains$1.29 Ruffled Swiss Curtajus, full three yards long and extra wide. Our regular $1.75 value; extra special, $1.29 pair. $3.50 Underskirts $2.79 Ladies' fine Cambric Skirts deep knee flounce; made extra full; six rows pin tucks; several different patterns. $3.50 value, $2.79.. Children's white Hose 25c Regular 35c quality, plain or lace; several different designs, in drop stiteh. Better buy now while line is complete. All sizes. 75c Summer Corsets 47c Great Sale of Suitcases Warner's Rust-Proof Cable Net Corsets short hips a. regular 75c grade; special for Monday and-. Tuesday, 47c. If you're planning a vacation, now's your time to buy a Suitcase cheap. Monda"y and Tuesday our entire line reduced. $1.25 AND $1.50 MT. HOOD SHIRTS 50c EACH WRITE FOR SAMPLES COR. 3D AND MORRISON WRITE FOR SAMPLES Doeneka on Tuesday eveninp, June 12, when their daughter. Clara Myrtle, was united In marriage to Charles J. R. Vad nais, of this city. Rev. Henry Marcotte, of the Westminster Presbyterian Church, performed the Impressive ring ceremony. About 75 guests were present. Many handsome and useful wedding presents were received. Refreshments -were served, after which the couple left for their fu ture home at 770 East Couch street, where they will be pleased to receive their friends after July 1. Boyer-Meyer. Miss Effle Meyer, of Portland, and Mr. 9am Boyer, of Colfax, Wash., were mar ried last Sunday night by Dr. Stephen 3. Wise, in the presence of the immediate family. Miss Stella Meyer, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. 9he wore white net and carried La France roses. The bride was attired in a handsome net gown and carried bride roses. Mr. Lee Boyer was best . man. A buffet luncheon was served. Mr. and Mra. Boyer. after a trip north, will make their home In Colfax, Wash. Kddy-Hnssey. A very pretty wedding took place at Mount Tabor on June 6, the contracting parties being Miss Winnifred, only daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. William Hussey, of Gillam avenue, and Herman Edward Ed dy, of Buffalo, "N. Y. The wedding took place at the residence, the officiating minister being the Rev. James Moore, of the M. E. Church at Mount Tabor. Mr. and Mrs. Eddy left on the evening train for Buffalo, N. Y., where they expect to remain for a year. Heydl-Mathicsen. A very pretty home wedding took place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Mathiesen. 394 Milwaukle street, on Wed nesday evening, June 20, when their daughter. Miss Anna Olivia, was united tConcIudtd on Page 29.