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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 23, 1906)
THE SUNDAY OREGONIAX, PORTLAND, SEPTEMBER 23, 1906. IT dlrnce with "The Pilot's Story" and The Salvator Race." Mrs. Ella Connell Jesse. the finished pianist, rendered two tvery difficult piano numbers. Miss Delta, the popular soprano, sans very sweetly "Rosea In Bloom" (German) and Leh man's "You and I." Dancing followed. ' ' Mrs. H. D. Green entertained Thurs day evening at dinner at the Nortonia, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Alvord. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hart. Mr. and Mrs. J. Frank Watson, and Robert Howard, Jr." Miss Shilling of Rupert. Ida.." formerly tf Washington, D. C, visited Portland last week, the guest of friends at Van couver Barracks. Mrs. Ralph Wilbur left ten days go for a three months' trip to Boston, where ehe will visit her father. Mrs. Wilbur was accompanied on the trip by Mrs. James Becket, who is to visit her mother In the East. The Misses Madge May and Edna O'Connor entertained last week with BOO in honor of the two brides-elect. Miss Kdna Jefferey and Miss Lillian De France. 4 On Wednesday evening at the banquet et the Hotel Portland clever yells were given by the Y. W. C. A. girls for the prominent members. Mrs. Helen . Ladd Corbett, chairman of the educational committee, was greeted with the follow ing: "Education, money, too, she is thor oughly generous, through and through. Bhe loves us, helps us, leads us, too Helen Ladd Corbett." Other yells were: "Rah! Rah! Rah! Portland's best, the Queen Y. W. of the : 'whole Northwest. and "Eney. meney, mlney, mo, you needn't think that Port 1 land's slow." Also, "We are hustling, while you wait, to get that miHding- ba ilors 1908." 1 On Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Warren IE. Thomas entertained in honor of Mrs. J. H. McClement in her apartments at the Hobart-Curtis, when about 35 of Mrs. McClement's girlhood friends called. A unique feature was the display of old time photographs of the guests. Mrs. George F. Russell and Mrs. C. C. Smith Served tea and Ices. Mr. and Mrs. R. Weeks gave a dinner ff nine covers Wednesday evening at the (Hobart-Curtis In honor of Mr. and Mrs. McClement. The decorations were long etemmed pink roses. Miss Louise Carey, daughter of Mr. fend Mrs. Charles H. Carey, returned home Friday after an absence of a year or more. She completed her course at Dana Hall, Wellesley. Mass., In June, and then joined a party of Bchool friends in a trip to Europe. She visited England. Scotland, France, Ger- : many, Switzerland and Northern Italy, ailing for New York from Genoa on , the steamer Koenlgen Louise about September I. She met several Ore gonlans in Europe, among others the Campbell and Swlgert party. She ex pects to remain at home at Rlverdale this year. A meeting , of the Consumers' League on Friday afternoon, held at the rest dence of Miss Nellie Williams, on Eighteenth street. wa largely attended. Miss Barnes, the National secretary of the Y. W. C. A., who is personally em ployed by Miss Helen Gould to Invest! gate the conditions in the Industrial .world, especially In factory centers, gave a most Interesting talk on "The Women in the Industrial Age." The meeting wag a most successful one, the address of Miss Barnes having a tendency to renew Interest In the league's ambition. Among the- prominent society women who are working for this cause are the following Miss Mae Montgomery, president; Mrs IT. S. G. Marquam, vice-president; Miss Martha Hoyt, second vice-president; Mrs. H. W. Corbett. third vice-president; Mrs. , K. L. Treaett, secretary; Mrs. Helen 5 Wilson, treasurer, and a. board consisting ' of Mrs. W. Bayer. Mrs.- M. R. Burke, Mrs. E. D. OolweU. Mrs. Helen Ladd ' Corbett. Mrs. Thomas Kerr. Mrs. B. H. t .Trumbull, and Mrs. S. B. Linthtcum. Miss Wiseman, of Sacramento, is a truest of Miss Alice Sansbury. Mrs. E. Shepard (nee Failing), of Hood River, Is In the city visiting her mother. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kerr have recently moved to 622 Schuyler street, where Mrs. Kerr will receive on Thursdays. William Collier, the clever comedian, who delighted the theater-going public last week, is an enthusiastic golf-player. On Sunday morning, as a guest of William Oastleman. Mr. Collier. Grant Stewart, who portrayed the character of the Duke of Carbondale, and John Seville, who will be remembered as Judge Rldgeway, played several games on the Waverly golf links, which were followed by a luncheon at the club. Both Mr. Castle man and Mr. Collier are members of the Lambs' Club, of New York. Mrs. John Peters will receive on the . first and third Fridays with Mrs. I. D. Peters at the latter's residence on Twenty-fourth street. Miss Carrie Friendly, of Eugene whose . engagement has lately been . announced : to Frederick Harris, of San Francisco, received on Sunday last at the Hotel Portland, with her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Friendly. A. Berg, who Is to act as best man at ' the coming wedding of Miss Emma Fail- lng and John Latta, was host on Wed nesday evening at a dinner In their honor, which was given at the Portland Hotel grill. Covers were laid for 12. Be sides the honor guests were Mr. andMrs. W. J. Burns, Mr. and Mrs. William Mac Master. Miss Etta Falling. Miss Allle Slbson. Miss Kathleen Burns, Mr. Guth rie and Hubert Morton. m Mrs. I. D. Peters entertained on Wednesday afternoon at a large tea at tier residence on Twenty-fourth street in honor of her two daughters-in-law, Mrs. John Peters and Mrs. George Peters. Handsome palms and greens were the decorations for the reception hall and drawing-rooms, while the dining-room In tones of yellow was most effective. The table was entirely covered with hand some drawn work over yellow satin. Large silver candelabra with yellow shades and a huge centerpiece of long stemmed roses of the same hue were pleasingly arranged. This table was presided over by Mrs. George Marshall, Miss Helens White and Miss Marjorle Noble. Mrs. E. E. Lytle. Mrs. H. B. Noble, Mrs. A. H. Blrrell. Mrs. G. ' E. Bruere and Mrs. W. F. White assisted In receiving. Mrs. John Peters' frock was a pretty one of pale blue liberty satin and lace, with trimmings and girdle of yellow panne velvet. Mrs. George Peters wore a dainty lavender crepe de chine with yoke of lace and touches of chiffon of pink and blue in the delicate pastel tones. Mrs. George Marshall an attractive lin gerie princess gown of white. Miss Helen White a white liberty satin heavily trimmed with lace and out en princess. Miss Marjorle Noble a frock of white drawn work. The ushers for th,e wedding ' of Miss Ruth Smith and Frederick Leslie Warren, which Is to be one of the smart events of the coming month, are to be Harry Cor bett. Mr. Hlggins, a brother-in-law of Mr. Warren; Edward Falling and Gerald Beebe. NANCY LEE. NEW ARRIVALS IN Women's Fal 1 Suits At Prices as Attractive as Their Styles The woman who has from $15 to $75 to spend on her Fall Suit will get more honest quality and style for her money in this store than anywhere else we know and we know the offerings of this town as yon know the fin gers on your own hand. Pony Jacket Suit, dark and light plaid; good value at $22.50 $lo.OO Women's Tailored Suits, man nish mixtures, in long and short coats; a good value for $30.00 .... $25.00 Women's tailored Suits in diag onal cheviot cloth, in blue and black velvet and braided trim mings; good value at $50.00 $37.50 We ; Lead Others Follow FA LL MILLINERY The Silverfleld exhibit of Pall Millinery is now ready for your judgment and inspection. As usual, we claim supremacy and with confidence. Our millinery, has stood unrivaled in both ex tent of variety and in value for price. The present showing will maintain and., increase the pres-. tige of past seasons. A " mere hint as to extensiveness. We show, more than-200, styles, at the one famous price of $4.98 More , than . 1000 , styles, at prices between $5.00 and $50.00. Every Hat a Masterpiece of Milliner's Art STIRRING SALE- Ostrich Feathers Handsome Plumes and Tips hold first place among the Pall and Winter trim mings, and for this reason this feature Is of extraordinary interest. An en tire section is devoted to the sale of these elegant Plumes, Tips and all trimmings, at reduced rates. WOMEN'S Outer torments PARIS STYLES At Very Moderate Prices jm.uw.''w..vm!T The Woman's Store. FOURTH AND MORRISON STREETS A feature of our present comprehensive showing of women's Outer Garments is a number of exquisitely beau tiful Coats and Wraps which have been duplicated by skillful New York tailors from imported models. Our prices on these gar ments are at least one-third less than are asked for the same character of garments by the few houses that carry them in stock. We have for specials Mon day great values in Coats. We have no hesitation in challenging you to find the equal of these Coats at our prices anywhere else. Women's Long Coats, dark mixture, . with velvet col lars; new styles, good val ues at $20.00 $9.95 Sample line Cravenettes at one-half price. We Lead Others Follow EVENTS OF THE WEEK. Principal W. C. Alderson,' of the St. Johns public school, la to ba credited with having conceived and successfully (riven a strictly novel entertainment, the occasion being the dedication of the new assembly hall, 'last ' Monday evening. It was a story-telling bee. Mr. Alderson asked more than a doien well-known men to fill out a programme with a story 'of their own choosing, preferably humorous. But there was no programme; no formality. To avoid the appearance of favoritism, the "performers," when they assembled on the platform, drew lots for their turn, and then. In rapid succession, a lot of rattling good anec dotes were told to a bright, merry and appreciative audience which filled the room by "Mrs. George M. Hall, Judge Waldemar Seton, Tom Richardson, Rev. Mr. Warren, -Jefferson : Myers, ' Rev. Mr. McVlcker, N. J. Levlnson, Senator S. C. Beach, Professor E. D. Curtis, Rev. Mr. Young, County Superintendent R. F. Robinson, W. L. Thorndyke and others. Interspersed there were musical num bers by Mr. Story on the piano and two excellent songs by Bernie Carter, to the accompaniment of Miss Amy Rowland. Following the "show" , there was a de lightful banquet at the new St; Johns Hotel. Probably this Is -the first time on record that neither the manager, the entertainers nor the audience knew what was coming, and yet the entertainment 'was a distinct success;, Np dull moment marred It. One of-the prettiest , affairs of the sea-; son was , an at . home on Monday after noon. September 17, given by Miss Edna Hawley, assisted by Mrs. R. ,G. Hamil ton, in honor of the 'engagement of her sister. Miss Susanna Catherine Maronay to John Allen Stewart, both of this city.' The color scheme of pink and white was carried out in the decorations. " The din ing table being draped with white tulle and pink satin ribbons and ferns, with a beautiful candelabra In the center with pink candles which were lighted .during the serving of a very dainty luncheon. A bride's cake decorated with pink can dles and La France roses was cut by the prospective bride and served to the guests. The favors were pink "Miss Kate Moulton," also petite, pictures of Miss Maronay and Mr. Stewart mounted on hand painted folding morning glories tied with white ribbons. The reception room, where punch was served by Miss Hawley.' was very effectively decorated with Autumn leaves. The guests pre sented Miss Maronay with - a .September spoon and Riley's "Love Lyrics." Those present were the Misses Maronay, Mc Farland. Stewart, Campbell, Agnor, Mad den, Belle Madden, Robson, Farmer, Ty son, Reed., Myrtle Reed, llolden, Lily Holden. Tompkins, Hawley, Edna Haw ley, Mrs. Hamilton and Mrs. Hawley. A delightful surprise party was given In honor of Louie Ashlock September 10 at his home. 3S4 Sacramento street, the occasion being his 18th birthday. The rooms were very prettily decorated with Ivy and red crepe ' paper. The . evening was spent In. playing games and. at 10 o'clock supper was served. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Aehiock, - Mrs. Sturd ivan, Mrs. Sprague, Mrs. Scranton, Mr. Boone, Mr. Albers, Misses ' Myrtle BIng ham, Lottie Sprague, Ttteo Black, Anna Pertrain, Lillian Albers, Ada Albers; Messrs Louie Ashlock, Rowe Keys, Roy t-enyigore. Koy Single. Herbert Fre brought. Maurice Newbv.. Worth R van.' Dare Bartlett and Masters' Rupert Boone and Clyde and Neal Sturdlvan. Miss Florence Graham, whose marriage to Mr. R. H. Hawkins takes place the first part of October, was Eiven a linen shower at the home of Miss Oca Price inurstiay evening. The hostesses were the "W" girls, of .which club Miss Gra ham is a popular member. Music and dancing were enjoyed until a late hour, when delicious refreshments were served. The members are: The Misses Oca Price, Esther Kldd, Florence Graham, Eva Graves, Delia Zealand. Jennie and Mame Newton. Mabel Stralow. Rache Hollingby, Delia Bradley, Tot Taggart and Edith jvnox. Miss Hewitt, of Xewberg, was aiso a guest. A very pleasant double birthday party was celebrated on Thursday evjening at the home of Mrs. G. A. Douglas, corner Seventeenth and Yamhill. The occasion was the birthday of Mr. Roy Douglas, late of Iowa, who is sojourning In this city, and Miss Alice Hughes, of Baker City, who Is here attending college. Mr. Douglas was 24 and Miss Hughes 17. They were presented with a humorous gift for each year, and after a sumptu ous birthday dinner, the two families spent the evening at the theater, xne affair was a Ifappy one, and many con gratulations were showered on the young people. Tuesday evening, September 18, Lin coln Garfield Corps, W. R. C, tendered a reception to Llncoun-Garfleld Post. This post has the honor of having the department commander and other de partment officials for the ensuing year. Comrade Sutcliff, ' department command er, was. not present owing to a sudden attack of Illness. Visitors from George Wright Post and Corps, Ben Butler Post and Corps were present. Adjutant-General Pratt told about . the National en campment. . He wai followed by . G. E. Caukln on the same topic. Lunch was served by the corps. A delegation from George Wright Re lief Corps called on Mrs. Atkinson, Wed nesday morning, before, her departure for Juneau, Alaska, and presented .er with a handsome "craxy quilt tnat naa been made by the corps, of which Mrs. Atkinson Is a charter member and , Its first president. Although well advanced In years and almost an Invalid, she looks with great Interest to her trip and work in Alaska. A complimentary party to the employes of the alteration department, Meier & Frank Co., and friends, was given by Miss Barrett, forelady; on Thursday. Over 60 enjoyed the courtesies extended by the managers, Messrs. Frledlander and Freeman, of the Oaks, who piloted the party to the various places of amuse ment. Miss Barrett proved a most ad mirable hostess and all had. a most en joyable time. ... . . - ,A' Jolly . party of young people gathered on Tuesday evening, September 11. at 870 East Main street, the occasion being a birthday surprise for Wesley. H. Bene dict. Games and music were features of Ithe evening.. Light refreshments were served. On Wednesday last Mrs. Nina Larowe gave a ost successful party to 60 couples. Excellent music was furnished by Van Houten's orchestra of five pieces. Similar parties are to occur every first and third Wednesday. Monday evening Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McClement were entertained at dinner by the Misses Marshall. ,at the "Hill." WEDDIXGS. v Hegan-Hornschuch. A pretty home wedding took place at Oregon City Tuesday evening, when Miss Mary Dorothy Hornschuch, of that city, was married to Mr. Alexander J. Hegan, of Portland. Rev. E. D. Horn schuch, -of Everett, Wash., a cousin of the bride, officiated at the ceremony, which was performed at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lo renz Hornschuch, and was witnessed by shout SO persons. While Miss Lydla Hornschuch, another cousin of the bride, played the wedding march the bridal party, headed by the officiating clergyman,' Rev. Hornschuch, entered the front parlor and took their re spective stations beneath a canopy of Oregon grape. Ivy and ferns, where the nuptial knot was tied. The bride, wearing a gown of cream Duchess satin with chiffon and embroidered net, was accompanied as bridesmaid by Miss Phoebe Brown, of Portland, who wore a costume of pongee silk. The groom was attended by Mr. H. Bouge as best man, also of Portland. The bride carried a bouquet of carnations, and her veil was fastened with a bunch of orange blossoms. Following the ceremony an elaborate wedding supper was served. The groom is employed by the Oregon Furniture Company, and with his bride will reside at Fulton, near Portland. ' Gllllhan-Sears. . ' A' very pretty wedding took place Tues day evening, September 18, at the Third Presbyterian Church, Rev. A. J. Mont gomery '(pastor) officiating, when Miss Alice, daughter of Mrs. Sarah Sears, and Mr. George Winters Gllllhan were united In marriage. Promptly at 8:30 o'clock the bridal party entered the church, to the strains of the wedding march from Lo hengrin, played by Mrs. Melvin C. Mc Cord. The bride looked charming In her gown of heavy white silk, with train and veil. She carried an arm bouquet of bride roses. She was attended by Mrs. W. S. Sheely, as matron of honor, and the Misses Ona Renner, of Oregon City, and Martha Klelgel, of Portland, as brides maids. Mrs. Sheely wore her own wed ding dress of beautiful white lansdowne and carried pink roses. The bridesmaids were gowned alike in blue silk grenadine and carried shower bouquets of white sweet peas. The groom was attended by C. Porter 9tarrett, of Forest Grove. The ushers were Claude Adams and W. H. Sheely. An Informal reception followed at the home of the bride's mother for the bridal party and a few Immediate friends. Mr. and Mrs. Gilllhan will be at home to their friends after October 24, at 1036 East Salmon street. . i Stone-Ross. A very pretty wedding took place Sat urday evening. September IS, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. V ullam Ross, of St. Helens, when their daughter, Ethel Amy. and Albert Leroy - Stone were married. The bridal couple entered the parlor to the strains of the wedding march from Lo hengrin," which was played by Miss Mil dred Carlson, of Gresham. The ceremony was performed by Dr. A. Thompson, pas tor of the M. E. Church of Gresham. The bride was beautifully attired In white silk and carried bride's roses. The house was tastefully decorated In green and white. The ceremony was witnessed by a large number of relatives and Intimate friends. Those from a distance were: Mrs. D. Crandall, of Seattle; Mrs. Partridge, of Beloit, Wis.; Miss Hettle Dann, of Bvane vtlle, Wis.; Miss Albertson and Mr. Rich ards, of Portland; Mrs. R. R. Carlson and Miss Carlson, of Gresham, Or. After con gratulations the wedding party retired to the dining-room where a bountiful din ner was served. . The bride Is the only daughter of William Ross, banker of St. Helens, and the groom a business man of the same place. Mr. and Mrs. Stone will make their home at St. Helens. m . Poston-Stratton. On Thursday evening September 20, 22S Eleventh street presented a most pleas ing scene to the guests and relatives who witnessed the marriage of Miss Leah Eve lyn Stratton to Mr. Theron Gregory Pos ton. At 8:30, to the strains of Mendels sohn's wedding march, the bride, attired In a dainty gown of white Elysee cloth, over silk, with' lace trimmings, descended the stairway, followed by her little niece, Josephine Graham, rlngbearer, and en tered the parlor. There,, under a bower formed of ferns, smllax and white blos soms, slie was met by the groom and the marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. F. Burgette Short. Miss Caro line Benson was bridesmaid and Dr. C. Parke Poston, the groom's brother, best man. The - decorations were both beauti ful and artistic in effect, white and green being the general color scheme, with a touch of pink In the hall and rear dining' room. The bride's bouquet of white sweet peas and maiden-hair fern was caught by Miss Hannah Connell. After congratula tions and a dainty repast, Mr. and Mrs. Poston departed for a trip to the Puget Sound and British Columbia cities. Dunn-Walker. One of the early Autumn weddings was solemnized Wednesday, September 19, at S o'clock, in St. David's Episcopal Church, the contracting parties being Edwin M, Dunn and Miss Ruby E. Walker. The ring service was pronounced by Rev. J. B. Simpson, of St. Mark's Episcopal .lilo JLiiiwiiiiwtJ CO '5 JOHN P. PLAGEMANN, Manager NORTHWEST CORNER FIFTH and ALDER . - It is now time to think about your Sealskin Jacket. In this respect it is well to warn you "that the quality of the fur you receive will depend almost entirely upon the honesty of the house from which you make the purchase. . There is a vast difference in sealskins, the quality of the fur depending largely on where the animal is caught. Inferior grades are made up to look well but they won't wear. We handle only the Genuine Alaska Seal and, as we are the largest purchasers of these skins in the world, it stands to reason that we can give you the best possible value for your money. In addition to the assurance of quality we give you the correct style not last year's, but up to the minute. Quality, style and prices only possible to secure from a firm able to handle thousands of skins each year, have built for us, on a foundation that cannot be shaken, the largest fur sales in the world. Secure Your Turs Now. If You Haven't All The Money Make a Small ; Deposit And We Will Hold ; the Goods . For You. See Our Boas, Scarfs, Muffs and Everything Made From Fnr. The Goods and Prices Are Eight. Church. The bride was attired In a trav eling suit and was attended by her sister. Mrs. M. Gustln. After the wedding cere mony the party was driven to the resi dence of tha bride's uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Marton, where supper was served, only relatives and intimate friends being present. After supper Mr. and Mrs. Dunn left for their new home, 7tl Oregon street, where they will be at home to their friends after October 1. One of the pleasantest features of the occasion was the presence at the wedding supper of two other newly married couples, Mr. and Mrs. August Wentz and Mr. and Mrs. O. Wall. AVHllams-Powell. The home of Mrs. M. J. Smith, 180 Sher man street, was the scene of a very pret ty wedding Wednesday evening, Septem ber 19. The contracting parties were Mr. Robert J. Williams, assistant captain of the Fire Department on Fourth and Mont gomery streets, and Miss Ada Elizabeth Powell, of Mount Pleasant, la., who ar rived in the city one week previous to the nuptial event. Dr. Heppe, who officiated, had been the pastor of Miss Powell In Mount Pleasant, some years previous. Among the guests present 15 were Mount Pleasant, la., people. There were many beautiful and useful presents, among them a check for $1000 from the bride's father. Delicious refreshments were served by the hostess, who is an aunt of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Williams will make their home at 246 Grant street. , Elwell-Urbnn. A very pretty home wedding was solem nized Tuesday evening, September 18. at 8 o'clock, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. (OonclurlPd on Puff 23.) BEST ENGRAVED WEDDING AND VISITING CARDS W.CSMITHfiCO. WASHINGTON BUILDING. FOURTH AND WASHINGTON WRITE US TODAY FOR AN ELECTRIC FLATIRON i J "We will deliver the Flatiron, free of charge, for 30 days' trial. J You are under no obligation to purchase the Iron -s we simply want you to learn what it will do m the sav ing of labor, time and money and to afford you an oppor tunity to test this greatest of all household conveniencies in a practical way. J All equipment is delivered with each iron,, which may be attached to any electric lamp socket, in any room. J Fill in the coupon below and mail to us AT ONCE. CUT OUT COUPON. Portland General Electric Company, First a"d Alder Streets, Portland, Oregon. Gentlemen: You may deliver to me one Electric Flat iron, which I agree to try, and if unsatiBfactotry to return to you within 30 days from date of delivery. If I do not return it at that time you may charge same to my account at $4.00. It is understood that no charge will be made for the iron if I return it within 30 days. NAME. Dept. 0. ADDRESS. Portland General Electric Co. PRIVATE EXCHANGE 13 FIRST AND ALDER STREETS f NOTE Prompt delivery of Irons will be made at Salem, Silverton, Woodburn, Mount Angel and St. Johns, Or., and at Vancouver, Wash.