2 THE SUNDAY OREGONIAN, PORTLAND, JULY 1, 1906. t' ''f?' V&s a handso on oi THE hearty cheer and pood wishes which accompanied the "bon voy age" extended the departing: Pacific squadron was shadowed by the genuine regret felt by society at hav ing the gallant officers and their charming wives leave Portland. Since Hie arrival of tho squadron, which con sisted of the U. S. S. Chicago, the Bos ton. Princeton, Preble and Paul Jones, scarcely a day has passed without Borne function given in their honor. The navy, ever famous for hospitality, has certainly stimulated social activity In Portland. Lieutenant and Mrs. A. P. Niblack, who have been the guests at numerous luncheons and dinners since the ar rival of the fleet, entertained Monday at a pretty tea. The affair was held on board the U. S. S. Chicago. The decorations were rosea and pink Can terbury bells. Those entertained at the tea were: Mrs. E. II. Brooke, Miss Sallle Lewis, Mrs. Holt C. Wil son. Mrs. C. S. Jackson, Miss Palling. Mrs. A C. Tucker, Mrs. C. E. S. Word. Miss Molle Kftinger, Miss Prances , l.i Miss Nan Wood, Mrs. James Laidlaw, Major and Mrs. Parke, U. S. A.; Miss Genevieve Parke, Miss Parke, Admiral Goodrich, Mrs. Marshall, Cap tain Badger, V. S. S. Chicago; Captain Hoskins, Lieutenant Goodrich, U. S. N.; Lieutenant Kincade, Lieutenant Scho tnfeld. Dr. Biddel Tea was served by Mrs. Brooke. Mrs. Holt Wilson served Ices. Admiral Goodrich entertained on Tuesday at a breakfast on U. S. S. Chicago. Those present were: Mrs. J. B. Montgomery, Mrs. Cyrus Dolph. Mrs. E. H. Brooke, Mrs. J. S. Parke, Dr. BUdell and Lieutenant Kincade, Lieutenant Sargent. Captain Hoskins and Lieutenant Goodrich. Dinner dances at the golf links are becoming more popular as the season advances. On Saturday last Miss Effie and Claire Houghton gave a dinner with Miss Barbara Crocker, Miss Nan Robertson. Stewart Strong, Seaton Taylor, Charles Holbrook and Plowden Btott as guests. Mr. Kurt Kohler en tertained Miss Lisa Wood, Miss Caro line Burns, Miss Margaret Walters. Gerald Beebe and Frank Sladen. Mrs. R. P. Schwerin, of San Fran cisco, left this week in her private car for Santa Cruz. Mrs. Marshall, wife of Captain Marshall, of the Paul Jones, and Miss Grandey. sister of Mrs. Marshall, from Norfolk, Vn., ac companied Mrs. Schwerin on the trip. One of the prettiest and largest teas of the month was given on Wednes day afternoon by Mrs. E. C. Mears. at her attractive home in Irvinglon. The decorations were unusually artistic and the source of much favorable com- and Carolina Testout rores were used in profusion. Quaint hanging baskets of out glass filled with pink roses and smiiax were suspended from the ceil ing. American beauties were arranged In the reception hall and dining-room, where the Flemish oak background made an excellent foil for these bril liant flowers. Punch was served on the veranda, which was decorated with hanging baskets of yellow correopsis. A stringed orchestra played during the afternoon. Mrs. A. L. Maxwell, attired in an embroidered gray liberty satin gown, received with Mrs. Mears, who was gowned in a delicate lavender voile combined with handsome lace. In the dining-room Mrs. William Warren. Mrs. Allan Wright, Mrs. J. Frank Watson and Mrs. Herbert Nich ols served tea and tees. A large vase of American beauties was placed on the mahogany tahle as a centerpiece, and attractive candy baskets, blending from, the delicate pastel pinks to the deep crimson shades, were filled with bon-bons. Mrs. J. Frank Watson wore a gown of white silk grenadine, Mrs. Allen Wright a beautiful white lingerie princess, Mrs. William Warren a strawberry shade of silk combined with lace. Mrs. Herbert Nichols a tan crepe de chine costume. Two "hundred guests called during the afternoon and handsome costumes were greatly in evidence. Mrs. E. H. Brooke was hostess at a dinner-dance at the golf links recently with Lieutenant and Mrs. A. P. Nib lach as guests of honor. Covers were laid for 14 and the table was arranged with a bowl of yellow Iceland poppies. Mrs. Brooke's guests were: Dr. and Mrs. H. C. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Llnthicum, Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Wilcox, Miss Molle Eftinger, Miss May Failing. Mr. Scott Brooke, Admiral Goodrich and Lieutenant William Leahy. Ensign Bertholf, of the U. S. S. Preble, has been the guest of honor at several informal affairs since the arrival of the squadron. Mr. Berth olf's engagement was recently an nounced to Miss Mary Marriner. one of San Francisco's most attractive de butantes. Midshipman J. E. Pond has also been entertained considerably. Mr. Pond is a son of Commander Charles Pond, U. S. N., and a nephew of William Kieth, the famous California landscape artist. Mr. and Mrs. J. Wesley Ladd were host and hostess on Tuesday evening at one of the most elaborate dinners of the season. The dinner was given in honor of Admiral Goodrich and also marked the eleventh anniversary of Mr. and Mrsv Ladd's wedding. The drawing-rooms were arranged with a profusion of pink roses in massive brass jardinieres, pink sweet peas and a beautiful basket of hydrangeas and Japanese lilum auratums tied with bows of white and pink silk gauze. In the library were American beauties and vases of maidenhair fern. The color scheme of golden yellow w'as carried out in the dining-room not meat, la ht drawing-room gyringa yui in its decorations but in the The Junior officers of the United States ship Preble entertained at a pretty lunch eon on Sunday, Mrs. Lowiety Therkleson chaperoning the party. Those present were Mra Therkleson, Miss Hazel Ther kleson, Madeline Smith, Miss Emma Shelby. Ensign Bertholf, United States Navy; Midshipman Pond and Lieutenant Swanson, of the Paul Jones. Miss Effle and Claire Houghton, who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. Wes ley Ladd, the past fortnight, will return next week to Hood River where Mrs. Houghton and Mr. and Mrs. Howard are spending the Summer. Some of our popular matrons as well as members of the younger set are adopt ing the new French fashion of wearing their skirts from five to six inches from the ground. This fashion was intro duced by Mrs. Francis Carolan, trie acknowledged leader of Burlingame so ciety, upon her return from abroad. Mrs. Carolan, who was a Miss Pullman, of Chicago, Is noted for her excellent taste. Mis. Joseph N. Teal, Miss Genevieve Thompson and Miss Ruth Teal left this week for Hood Rjver. Mrs. L. H. Tarp- ley is also visiting at Hood River. Miss Maud Hahn entertained on Mon day evening in honor of Miss Edith Cum mins, of Dayton, O., who has been her guest this past month. The handsome Hahn residence, which Is so well adapted for entertaining, was prettily decoratd for the occasion. Five hundred was played during the evening; the prizes were won by Miss Edith Cummins, Jordan Zan and Tom McRath. Miss Hahn a guests were Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Mears, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Humphrey, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Starr. Mr. and Mrs. Ran- fsonn, Miss Ransonn, Miss Laura Dunne, Miss Semele Groat, Edith Cummins, Miss Ethel Shea, Miss Delta Watson, Miss Frances Nelson, of Albany, Or.; Miss Ethel Reed. Miss Bess Church. Robert McCraken, Dr. J. W. Coghlan Chester G Murpfty, Jordan Zan, Otto Prael, George Barker, Robert Smith, John Ker and Tom McRath. Miss Ethel Shea and Miss Delta Watson sang in a most pleasing manner. i Miss Lulie Hall, who has been spend ing the past six weeks with Mrs. J. H. Spear, of Spokane. Wash., is now visit ing Mrs. C. H. Goodhue and Miss Ethel Goodman, of Seattle. Miss Hall will re main about a month. Mrs. Fletcher Linn returned this week from a trip to Eugene. Miss Eleanor Macdonala. who. displayed such marked histrionic ability at the recent al fresco entertainment given by the Oregon Collegiate Alumnae, left this week for a trip to Alaska. On today's society page is a picture of Miss Florence Dayton's Trinity Sunday school class, taken around the ingenious quilt that the members have been pre paring for months as a gift to the child's comfort cots of the Good Samaritan Hos pital. The class, which consists of Jean Morrison. Lora Cummlngs, Dorothy Hu ber, Maurene Campbell. Hortense Van Fredagh, Lucille Fenton, Nancy Zan, Essie Gray, Hazel Johnston, Lila Schacht and Dorothy Sanford, are attired in Priscilla costumes, which they donned at the artistic luncheon given by Miss Day ton, upon the completion of the quilt. The ladles of the First Congregational Church held a lawn fete on Friday even ing at the residence of Mrs. John B. Cle land. Mrs. Elgin Travis has been the guest this week of Mrs. Louis Gerlinger, for merly Blanche Robinson, at Dallas. A society event of interest will be the seventh annual promenade of the Port land Academy alumni, which takes place Tuesday evening. July 30. Dancing is to be the feature of the evening. The pat ronesses will be Mrs. Helen Ladd Cor bett. Mrs. J. Wesley Ladd. Mrs. Harriet K. McArthur. Mrs. R. L Rush. Mrs. C. E. S. Wood and Mrs. Herbert S. Nichols. M. G. Hall, of th e Northern Pacific Express Company, was host at a dinner at the Portland Grill on Monday evening in honor of Eugene Shelby, who left this week for San Francisco to assume the duties of superintendent ft the Wells Fargo Express Company. Captain and Mrs. William Jordan, nee Beall. have been entertained considerably since their arrival from San Francisco. Mrs. Thomas O'Day gave an informal bridge party on Thursday evening, with England, as honor guest. Mr. Cummins, who is making a short visit in Portland, is an officer of tue Bank of Montreal. Mrs. I. N. Flelschner left yesterday for Seaside, where she will spend the greater portion of the Summer. Mrs. A. S. Norton will issue invitations for a reception and housewarming at her handsome new hotel. The Nortonia. about the middle of July. Mrs. Bethel, wife of Major Bethel, TJ. S. A., returned this week from the Phil ippines with her tiny girl twins. Mrs. Bethel, who will be remembered as Miss Bess Strong, will spend the Summer with her sister, Mrs. James G. Wilson, at 1165 Thurman street. Mrs. H. B. Adams entertained a few friends on Saturday evening. Those pres ent were: Adjutant-General W. E. Fin zer and Mrs. Finzer. Mr. and Mrs. John Manning, Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Pettit, Mr. and Mrs. H. p. Graham, Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Pague, Mr. and mrs. -Charles Boss, Mr. and Mrs. B. Fallows, Mr. and Mrs; W. H. Fayle and Mr. and Mrs. John V'. Logan. Mr. and Mrs. John K. Kolloch "and Mr. and Mrs. J. Wesley Ladd fbok a motor trip on baturday to Government Camp. i Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Pague entertained at dinner, June 24, Midshipman William Alexander Glassford, of the Chicago. The other guests present were Miss Mabel Devers and Miss Helen Weir. Mr. Tom Robertson is planning a visit to the Orient in the near future. ". . Mrs. George Taylor gave a dinner this week in honor of the Misses Effie and Claire . Houghton. Besides the guests of honor were Miss Nan Rob ertson, Miss Barbara Crocker, Seaton Taylor, Marion Fiskc, Maurice Dooley and Mr. Sperry. Mr. C. E. B. Webb was host on Sat urday last at a dinner at the Golf Links, followed by dancing. Covers were laid for 12. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kerr, Miss Alice Sibson, Miss Rachael Joseph!, Miss Merlam Strong, Miss Inez Barrett, Miss Amy Heitshu. David Honeyman, Tom Robertson, Frank Wilder and Bert McKay. Mrs. J. W. Cairns, of Manila, P. I., is visiting her parents. General and Mrs. Thomas M. Anderson, at the Port land Hotel. Miss Elsa Koehler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Koehler, has re turned from Briar Cliff. Miss Nina Adams, who has always been popular in Portland society; re turned this week from Honolulu, where sheias lived for several years. Miss Adams is a guest of Mrs. Sallle Lewis. On Saturday Miss Lewis en tertained in her honor with bridge from 2 to 4, followed by a reception Irom 4 to 6, which was held on the spacious grounds. Mrs. Ned Adams (nee Beck) and two children arrived from Honolulu on the same steamer with Miss Nina Adams. Mrs. Adams will visit rela tives until Fall, and then make her home in Seattle, where Mr. Adams is engaged in business. Mrs. Solomon Hirsch with bridge on Friday. entertained Mrs. H. W. Corbett will open her cottage at Sea View in July. Former Senator and Mrs. George W. McBride, who are at the Hill hotel, expect to take a furnished house for the Summer. , I One of the most stylish audiences of the Summer season was present the first night of Henrietta Crosman. The performance, which was delayed until after 9 o'clock, afforded an excellent opportunity for a promenade and a display of dainty Summer frocks. Captain and Mrs. Brown and Miss Fannie Brown have returned from a week-end trip to Seaside. Miss Brown Is planning to entertain the Misses Susan and Blossom Erty, prominent society girls of San Francisco. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Goodman, who have been living at the Hill Hotel this past Winter, are now occupying their new residence on Willamette Heights. Three prominent members of the young er set arrived home last Sunday from college. They are Miss Frances Wilson, daughter of Dr. George WMIson, who has been attending St. Margaret's school at Waterbury, Conn. ; Miss Josephine Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Smith, who has been at the National Park Semi nary. Washington. D. C. and Miss Alta Smith, who has been attending Smith Col lege. Mrs. Thomas Brittaln Foster celebrated her daughter's fourth birthday Wednes day. About 20 little maids in, pretty frocks accepted Mrs. Foster's hospitality. Howard Charlton, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. D- Charlton, gave his first recital on v -y BEST VALUE HERE ALWAYS 4HJ OF JULY SPECIALS THIS STORE HAS MANY SURPRISES FOR YOU IN ASSORTMENTS, STYLES, PRICES Sensational values in new goods and desirable styles. All the goods most in demand for the Fourth will go at less than regular prices, Monday and Tuesday. Items mentioned below are only a few of the many low-priced buying chances in this exclusive Dry Goods and Dress Goods Establishment. The great est thing a store can do fqr its customers is that which deserves its trade give them value save them money. We promise it Monday ajid Tuesday in the most perceptible amounts. Country orders will re ceive careful attention. . FOR TWO DAYS ONLY 100 dozen famous Mt. Hood Shirts, made of best quality materials, soft and stiff fronts, also silk fronts regular $1.25 and $1.50 val ues; special Monday and Tuesday, each. 50c Knitwear Ladies' Swiss Ribbed Vests, lace yoke, plain and drop stitcb, lace-trimmed, long and short sleeves; our standard 25c gTade- Monday and Tues day 15 Ladies' fine Swiss and Richelieu Ribbed Vests, neatly trimmed with lace, plain and drop stitch ; low neck, sleeveless; our regular 50c grade spe cial 25 $2.00 Waists 97c For Monday and Tuesday only choice of 30 dozen White Waists, lace and em broidery trimmed; long and short sleeves, at, special. 97c Men's Specials Men's fine French Balbriggan Shirts and Draw ers, in pink, blue and flesh colors a standard 75c grade special Monday and Tuesday 48 Men's Seamless Sox, absolutely fast dye, white feet ; our regular 15c grade ; special Monday and Tuesday at, per pair. Men's Mercerized Silk Shirts, tan and white, the sort other stores get $2.50 for special Monday and Tuesday SI. 43 Balance of our Cream Serge Suits and Skirts at actual cost. White Linen Skirts, An $1,25 to pOOU Hosiery Sp'ls 35 dozen ladies' white gauze Lisle Hose, full fashioned a regular 35c quality Monday and Tuesday 21 Another lot of Ladies' White Hose, plain and drop stitch, values up to 40c for Monday and Tuesday 25 Boys' White Waists, ages 4 to 14 years, in white and colors; regular' 75c grade Monday and Tuesday 50 Our entire line of Parasols for the next two days at great reductions. White and colors included. Undermuslins Our regular $1.00 Corset Covers, made of best cambric, deep lace yoke, trimmed with four rows ribbon special for Monday and Tuesday at. each 4T? 35c Corset Covers, 23c. Well made, 2 rows lace insertion edging to match. Special for this sale at 23 Ladies' Cambric Skirts, lace and embroidery trimmed; only a limited number in this lot; val ues up to $1.7o. Choice Mondav and Tuesday at 97c Bathing Suits, Duck Skirts, Shirtwaist Suits, Children's White Dresses, Kimonos, etc. all re duced for Monday and Tuesday. Corset Specials Lot No. 1 consists of high-grade numbers in Thomson's velvet grip hose supporters front and sides; French sateen and English Coutille; white, black and drab; standard $1.25 and $1.50 val ues 95 C Lot No. 2 The greatest of styles ever shown in the swell Empire Summer Net Corset and Tape Girdles, in pink, blue and drab; 75c and $1.00 values Monday and Tuesday 47 WRITE FOR SAMPLES THIRD AND MORRISON WRITE FOR SAMPLES Mr. frepverici Cummin gf, erjpopjJFridy. evening in tie presence -oX a few j musical friends. Howard Charlton is a pupil of Mrs. T. H. Carrol. The reception and dance of the Irving ton Tennis Club on Tuesday evening was a most interesting event. Mr. Walter Goss, president of the club, and Mr. W. K. Scott, vice-president, spoke of the two tournaments which are scheduled for the season. The 'first, a handicap tour nament for members of the' club only. Is to be held July 7 to 14. Handsome cups have been presented by Mr. Ralph W. Wilbur and Mr. Samuel T. Lockwood. The club has also given prizes for the doubles and mixed doubles. Mr. Lockwood and Mr. Leadbetter also gave short addresses. A clever vaudeville performance was followed by dancing. The attractive club was artistically decorated for the occasion. Punch was served by Mrs. W. K. Scott, gowned in dainty em broidered mull. A bevy of maids assist ed the Irvington matrons In serving the supper. During the Summer the club will be open to its members every Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. David Chambers Lewis, whose wedding was the most interesting society event of months, are guests at Banff bprtnge. upon their return they will occupy the J. D. Honeyman residence on St. Clair street until the completion of their new home. Considerable enter taining is being planned upon their ar rival home. Mrs. C. Wj Knowles and daughter, Mrs. Frank B. Summerville, have opened their cottage at Seaside for the Summer. One of the largest receptions of the week was given by Mrs. Samuel T. Lockwood and Mrs. Samuel P. Lockwood, at the residence of Mrs. Lockwood. Jr. Miss Eugenia Morse, Mrs. Henry Narcotte. Mrs. H. R. Allen, Mrs. Edgar P. Hill and Mrs. E. P. Mossman, received in the drawing-rooms with Mrs. Lockwood. The handsome residence was most beautifully decorated, the reception hall in green and white, the drawing-room in red, vine maple and crimson ramblers, and the 11 braby In La France and Testout roses. Mrs. D. D. Warner. Mrs. E. B. Coman, Miss Ruth Watson and Mrs. Hughes served in the dining-room. They were assisted by Mrs. Horace Mechlen, Miss Florence and Mildred Walrath and Mrs. Lulu Dahl Miller. The dining-room was arranged in quantities of golden cor reopses. Iceland poppies Were gracefully festooned from the chandelier and ar ranged in brass vases and urns. Mrs. Roy Brookings served punch. Sev eral hundred guests called during the afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Pague entertained the Portia Club on Wednesday evening at Larowe's Hall. The affair, which took the form of a card and dancing party, was a most enjoyable event. The hall and cardrooms were decorated with mar guerites, La France and Caroline Testout roses and Oregon grape. Miss Mabel De vers and Arline Davles presided at the punch bowl, Arthur Devers, Jr.. and Mas ter Paul Adams assisting. Five hundred was played, the prizes being won by Mrs. M. A. Butler and Mr. Farrington. Danc ing followed a deliciobs supper. Society was greatly in evidence at the Folks song recital, given by Miss Villa Whitney White, of Boston, on Friday evening at the First Congregational Church. Miss White, wnose interpreta tion is excellent, is the possessor of a rich soprano voice. With a magnetio per sonality and the additional charm of a brilliant intellect. Miss White's success is assured. Several unique and original showers and luncheons have been given 'for Miss Nettie M. G-rier, who is to be married on Tuesday to Dr. Frank Taylor. Among these were a "good luck" luncheon, given by Mrs. W. A T. Bushong, at which the other members of the Lakme Quartet and sev eral other friends were present. The dec orations were red clovers, with tiny silver horseshoes and four-leaf clovers scattered over the cloth. The favors were appro priate to each guest. Mrs. P. D. Cun ningham gave her a marguerite luncheon and linen shower. Many handsome pieces of linen were concealed In an immense marguerite, from which the yellow hood was removed and the "shower" fell. Another original entertainment was the "kitchen shower" given by Mrs. W. E. Thomas, at which the decorations were kitchen utensils of tin and various kitch en supplies. The presents, which were all of practical use, were presented in a large dishpan. and refreshments were served in kitchen dishes. Cakes resem bling potatoes and ice cream in form of pumpkins ymed part of the menu. Mrs. Edward B. Hatch entertained In honor of Mrs H. K. Brown, of Spokane, Wash., on Friday afternoon. A most delightful musical afternoon was given the young friends of Henry Ladd at the residence of Mrs. William Ladd, on Park street, when Miss Villa Whitney White gave one of her charming recitals of children's songs. Miss White certainly has the great art of being able to inter est and please children. She sang a number of delightful songs by Jessie Gay nor, Hans Schmidt, Taubert and others, A Skin of Beauty is a Joy Forever pvR. T. FELIX fiOORADD'S ORIENTAL CREAM OK MAGICAL BEALTIFIER Removes Tan. Pimples, Freemen. Motn Pm tehee, Rmq, and Skin DiaeawB, and sybxt blemish on beauty, and de fies detection. It has stood the tast of 67 years, and is so harmless we taste It to be sore It li properly made. Accept no counter feit of similar name. Dr. L. A. Sayrs said to lady of the bant ton (ft patient) : " As you ladles I recommend (inuraud'a Prasim as the least harmful of all the kin preparations." For sal by all druiiti and Fancy Qoods Dealers in the United States, Canada and Europe. FERD. T. HOPKINS, Prep., 37 Brut Janes Street, Hew Tort FOB SALE BX WOOD Alt D. CLARKE CO. BEST ENGRAVED WEDDING AND VISITING CARDS W.G.SMITH 6 CO. WASHINGTON BUILDING. FOURTH AND WASHINGTON We'll Have Special Cut Glass Selling This Week In our corner window, we hav displayed a number of odds and ends at Startling Reductions Which cannot fail to meet with your approval. They're from our regular stock, not specially bought for the occasion and are of that superb Hankn quality, color and brilliancy as our cut glass has always been. Here are a few hints for consideration: Single Water Tumblers Prom 92. SO and S3.00 " f)BQ Spoon Holders from 82.75 and S3.QO to 81.75 6-inch Nappies From 82.50 and 83.00 lo 81. 7o 3-handle Loving Cups Prom 86. OO and 87.50 o 83 and 84 Napkin Elngs Kroiu 81.75 to 8I.O0 Here Is One of the Larger Pieces Reduced A Lemonade Pitcher From 822.50 to 815. OO CORNER THIRD AND WASHINGTON STS. Manufacturing Jewelers Opticiana Diamond Importers