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THE SUNDAY OREGOXIAN, PORTLAND. JAJIUAKY o, 1'JOS. 5 New Play "Sham" Contrasts Eastern and Western Society Florence Roberts Will Appear in Modern Drama by Miss Geraldine Bonner and Elmer B. Harris. "S1 HAM," a new, modern society play by Geraldine Bonner and Elimer B. Harris, will be the vehicle (or Miss Florence Roberts at the Macquam Friday ind Saturday. Miss Bonner Is well known n the West as the author of "Tomorrow's Tangles," "Rich Men's Children," and nher novels as well as essays and short itorles. For a number of years she wrote :he New . York dramatic letter of the Argonaut. Mr. Harris is best known as i lecturer and dramatic critic. "Sham" 1 is a New York comedy con taining a . bright story, and some com parisons between Eastern and Western society that are more or less amusing without being impolite to either. It is light and pretty, and ends happily, giv ing Miss Roberts an opportunity for a broad sweep of breezy comedy and as much pathos as can be squeezed out of a girl "finished In New York's smart set." Katherine Van Riper, a descendant of one of the old Knickerbocker families, is left penniless and brought up by a pair of aunts, and like all young ladie3 of her set. taught to regard the male sex as her food supply, her only career an advan tageous marriage. To do this, she must maintain her position; put up a good front, and keep pretty at all cost. Now, it happens that Old Jeremiah Buck, a copper king from Idaho, has brought his hoy and girl to New York and is launching them in society. The aunts see here an opportunity for their capricious and improvident niece and Want lier to marry young Buck; but to complicate matters Katherino allows her self to fall in love with Tom Jaffray, old Buck's mining engineer, a plain spoken, straight-forward fellow, -who im pugnos the predatory ethics of New York's gentle grafters, and vows he's not the kind that gets a thing by pretending not to want it. The fun of it is. he crosses swords on this very point with Katherine. not know ing that she is one of the best In the business, and loving her with character istic sincerity. Katherine is Innocently beating her way through life and using her calling canj as a meal ticket, and when -the argument is over she suddenly discovers she has a conscience., that her life is pretty much of a sham. Katherine thinks it a terrible thing to get a con science so late in life, like wisdom teeth, and hopes It will he the first and last of its race. Having lost her lover through a misunderstanding, life takes on a dark gray look. The aunts save the day and a piquant love scene smooths out the misunderstanding between the lovers, and Katherine admits that the right man needn't have anything. Tom gets his girl, the girl gets a conscience, and the curtain falls on as modern a human docu ment as any lover of the theater could Great Pianist to Appear Madame Teresa Carreno Coming, Under Direction of Lois "VT S A versatile genius, Madame Teresa r Carreno. the great pianist, who will soon appear in Portland, stands at the head of her profession. But that Carreno ever trod the boards as a singer of grand opera is known to few. It was in the early days of the Maplcson regime in Kngland, when that redoubtable manager was conducting a season of grand opera 111 Edlnboro where also Carreno found herself Just concluding a concert tour. A friendship sprang up between Carreno. who was barely 15. and Tietjens, the great dramatic soprano of the time. When, of a sudden, one of those oper atic cyclones which from time to time devastate the operatic horizon broke over the heads of the devoted company. The Huguenots was billed for a certain date, the house was sold out In advance, when the soprano cast for the role of the Queen. Marguerite of Navarre, announced herself too 111 to sing. Consternation overcame the genial Mapleson. who, nevertheless, with all his customary aplomb, shortly recovered and bridged over the situation by insisting that Carreno should take the part. This proposition astounded even Carreno. who was usually equal to all condi tions. She objected, that she had never been on the stage, she could not sing and did not know the part. To Ma plcson these objections were trifles light as air. "Nonsense," he said, as suring her that she had every qualifi cation for success as the Queen of Na varre youth, a fine stage presence, a beautiful voice, beauty and musical genius, and four whole days In which to learn the music. Carreno had a voice, and it is uni versally admitted that she possesses ail the other qualities which Mapleson pointed out to her. The novelty of the situation appealed to her, as well as Its audacity. She was as quick-witted also us she was handsome, and saw a method of drawing a personal advan tage from the situation. She made conditions with Mapleson, that at her Ijondou recital she should be allowed the assistance of any or all the great artists playing under the Mapleson management, arguing to herself that if the critics found fault with her play ing her debut would nevertheless be so brilliant that a success was as sured and she would not be ignored. To this condition mapleson agreed. Carreno. however, was not exempted from stage fright, and she suffered such apprehension of her failure that fhc only consented to sing under an PORTLAND SOCIETY NEWS Han Mankertz, th.v younger sister of the bride, wore a pretty plaid frock. The rooms were gaily decorated with ivy and Oregon "grape, combined with white tulle, in the drawing-room, while overhead where the bridal couple stood, a large white bell was suspended. Mis tletoe and ferns were also used. In the dining-room, white and lavendar pre dominated. Purlng the evening punch was served by Carl Richter. A wedding dimier of 30 covers was served, after which the young couple took the late train for Sacramento, Cal., where- they will remain for several days. They will be at homo to their friends af ter February 15 In Salem, where the groom has a handsome cottage all ready for occupancy at 25S Liberty street. North. Other guests present were: Fred Kurtz. Sr.. the groom's father, from Sa lem: Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Schultens and family. Mr. and Mrs. A. Godfrey and family, of Salem: Lige Kurtz. Salem; Mr. and Mrs. M. Alexander, of Seattle: Mr. and Mrs. M. Barbur. and Mrs. E. Byers, Ray Byers, Mrs. Ernest Wedeking. Mrs. M. Lelman. Miss Eda Leiman, Mr. and Mrs. P. Steinmetz. Miss Hilda Ott. Gus Mankertz. Jr.. and Ted Mankertz. Charles Grossmlller, Frank Grosmlller, John Man kertz and Otto Hagen. CiellnNky-CoRswell. At the home of the bride's parents. ex-Senator and Mrs. C. A. Cogswell, 434 Holladay avenue. Miss Marie Cogs well and Walter E. Gelinsky were united In marriage Friday evening, January 3. at 8:30 o'clock. The cere mony was performed under a canopy of sm'lax. white roses and carnations, surrounded by exotics. Festoons were i.tispciided from the walls in suitable blaces. The mantels were decorated "4" I ITEM'! l' 'i W' t ' 1 ill MISS FI.OHKJNCE ROBERTS. wish for, for the East is as full of Kath erinrs as the West of Tom Jaffrays. "Sham" doesn't rant, nor preach. It flows on smoothly and prettily, hiding its satire, and aiming to amuse as a fair and MADAME TERESA assumed name. Her success was so brilliant that she Immediately re gretted not having sung under her own name, and thus perhaps secured a last ing place In the fascinating world of opera. Her London dobut as a planiste, which took place " shortly, after this memorable occasion, and which was CONTINUED FROM THIRD PAGE with palms', ferns and flowering plants. Rev. K. S. Muckley officiated. The bride looked .very charming in white crepe de chine, trimmed with hand embroidered insertion. edged with pearls, she carried a beautiful bouquet of bride roses. She was attended by her sister. Miss Marjorie. who was daintily gowned in pink crepe de chine and carried carnations to match. The groom was attended by his brother. W. E. Gelinsky. A larsre company of relatives and friends witnessed the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Gelinsky will be at home after February 15, at Idle rest, Milwaukie. Reert-Karr.' On Christmas day. at high noon, a pretty home wedding took place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Reed,' of Sunnyslde, when their daughter, Lillian May, was united In marriage to William L. Karr. of Milwaukie. The bridal couple were attended by Miss Bertha Reed, as bridesmaid, and Frank J. Karr, as best man. Rev. Mr. Bower man performed the ceremony. A boun tiful dinner was served. The bride has many friends here and in Eastern Ore gon, where she formerly resided. The groom is well known as a former teacher of Clackamas and Multnomah Counties. Mr. and Mrs. Karr left for lone. In Eastern Oregon, near which place they will reside temporarily. Only the immediate relatives of the contract ing parties were present. Hayser-Campbcll. One of the prettiest weddings of this year was the marriage of Mr. Arthur A. Kayser and Miss Anna M. Campbell, which occurred New Year's day. the square love story. All admirers of Miss Roberts know of her natural gift for comedy, and look for her creation of Katherine to be one of the most com plete and the most pleasing of her career. in Portland Steers - Wynn Coman. " CARRENO. further enhanced by tm? 'co-operation of Grisi, Mario, Tietjens, Lablache and others of the Mapleson artists, was so pronounced a . triumph that- since then Carreno has not ventured Into the realm of song. She plays here early in February, under the direction of IjOis Steers-Wynn Coman. AND NOTES ceremony being performed at the home of the bride's parents, Captain and Mrs. Campbell. In Lincoln street. Rev. J. C. Hughes officiating. The bride wore pale blue crepe, de chine over taffeta and car ried an arm bouquet of bride roses. She was attended . by Miss Bertha Brandes. The bridesmaid wore white t'ilk and car ried white and pink carnations. J. T. Thompson attended the groom. After January" 10. Mr. and Mrs. Kayser will bo at home to their friends at 2S9 Hooker street . . . Markham-Curtis. A quiet wedding took place at Forest Grove Sunday., December 29, when Miss Lena A. Curtis was married to Melvin "W. Markham. . at the home of the bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Curtis. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. M. Barber and was attended only by relatives. Mr. Markham is a graduate of Pacific University, class of 1905, and is now engaged In business in Portland. ; Mr. and Mrs. Markham will be at- home after February 1 at 841 East Eighth street. North. . Smlth-Balcom. William Lathan Smith and Leona May Balcom were married at the Ep worth Methodist parsonage at 3 o'clock last Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Charles T. Mc pherson performing the ceremony accord ing to the ritual of the church. Mr. Smith Is the acting superintendent of the Ore gon Railroad & Navigation Company and Mrs. Smith was formerly a resident of Buffalo. N. Y. They will make their home at First and Hooker streets. Pagc-Luckey. ' Victor M. Page and Eunice E. Luckey were married on the evening of December 30 at the residence of Mrs. N. J. Paxton, 803 Marshall street. Rev. D. B. Gray offi ciating. Mr. Page is a well-known rail road engineer. The bride is a graduate of. the Oregon Agricultural .College and has for some time been a teacher in the Oswego public school.i Mr. and. Mrs. Page will reside at 511 Mill street. Innes-Sbaw. Miss Rosamond Shaw and Alfred Ritchie Innes were masried In New York City, December 29. Miss Shaw formerly lived in Portland and is a daughter of Captain James P. Shaw, of Milwaukie Heights, recently of Portland. Gilmau-Gibbs. A. C. Gilman and Miss Helen Rose Gibbs, of Lents, Or., were married at the home of the bride's parents, at 4 P. M.. on '-Christmas day. Rev. E. M. Patterson officiating. Peterson-Bcrg. . Helmar S. Peterson and Helga Berg were married at the home of the bride in Vernon addition. December 26. Rev. O. Hagoes. of the German Lutheran Church, officiating. Howland-Kos-licr. Edward E. Howland and Miss Mabel R.'' Fosher were married in the Sunday school room of the White Temple on Wednesday. January 1, by Or. J. Whit comb Brougher. Jenkins-Stewart. On Tuesday night. December 31. R. F. Jenkins and Miss Daisy 1. Stewart were married in ' the reception-room of the White Temple, by Dr. J. Whitcomb Broughe-'. . - . Long-Simpson. ' Anson. Iong and Besie Simpson were united in marriage on December 26 at Kern Park. The ceremony took place at 8 P. M., Rev. K. M. Patterson officiating. Morris-Mayer.. Miss Bertha Mayer and D. P. Morris were married at the residence of the bride's parents, Sunday. December 29, Dr. J. Whitcomb Brougher officiating. AXXOf XCEMEXTS. Cards are out for the wedding ' of Miss Elisha Harrison, of San. Fran cisco, to Curtis Sargent. Mr. Sargent is a popular clubman of this citjr and is well and favorably known. " Miss Harrison is a member of the Bay City smart set. IThe date of the ceremony is January "i, in San Francisco. Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Greenhood an nounce the engagement of their daugh ter. Rhoda. to Abraham L. Danziger, the wedding to take place Sunday, Jan uary 12, at the Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco. New term in dancing at Ringler's be gins January 7. Private lessons daily. COMIXG EVENTS. Mrs. J. S. Hamilton xrlll be the host ess this afternoon, from 4 to 6 o'clock, at the Young Women's Christian As sociation, corner Sixth and Oak streets. Dr. Benjamin Young, -of Taylor-street Methodist Cq,urch, will give the ad dress, "A New Year's- Message." This will be Dr. Young's first meeting with the young women of the association, and his message will be received with interest. The musical programme is as follows: Piano solo Miss Helen Wegman Bass solo R, R. Adams Piano solo Miss Eva Benson Soprano solo Mrs. J. S. Hamilton Duet." Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Hamilton From 4 to 4:30 Miss Ruth MacCorkle will have charge of the story-room, and in the "Little journey" room Miss Day will take those present on a flying trip to Ellis Island. There will be an open meeting of the Council of Jewish Women this evening, at 8 o'clock, at the Neighborhood House, 427 . First street. The programme will consist of an address by Dr. C. H. Chap man.' a report of the Neighborhood House work by Mrs. S. M. Blumauer, and the following musical numbers. "The Rose" (Langtry), Mrs. Imogen Harding Brodie; (a) "Les Adieux" (Sarasate), (b), "La Hungariose," Tivadar Nachiz; (c), "Sou venir de Haydn" (H. Leonard), Mr. BJoomfield. All are cordially welcome. Invitations have been issued for the January party which will be given by the Gazette Club In Ringler's Hall, Grand avenue and East Morrison streets, Thurs day, January 9. The patronesses for the affair are Mesdames George B. Van Waters, S. Bullock, J. W. Ganong. A. M. Oakes and F. W. Swanton. Stiles' Or chestra will furnish the music. For the first time in the history of the organization. Multnomah Typographical Union will give an informal reception and luncheon on the occasion of its 25th an niversary, at Woodmen hall. East Sixth street, on Tuesday, January 7. A large number of invited guests are expected to be present. Cards and dancing will be features of the evening. The regular monthly meeting of the Portland Froebel Association will be held at St. Helen's Hall Friday, Janu ary 1 0, at 3 P. M. Miss Helen Spalding will give a talk on the Oregon schol arship fund for women. All interested are invited. The Vesper Stellas have issued invi tations for their January party Thurs day evening, January 9, at Murlark Hall.. A grand Scotch entertainment at the Portland Seamen's Frfd Society Institute-will be given Monday evening. PARTICIPANTS IN PRETTY SALEM WEDDING DR. AND MRS. OSMEK K. WOLFE. One of the pretty weddings of the season was witnessed at the First Methodist Church of Salem on Thursday noon, the contracting parties being Dr. Osmer K. Wolfe and Miss Viola Fisher, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. HT. Fisher, of Salem, formerly of Baker City. The bride was attired, in white crepo de chine en train, with veil, and carried an arm bouquet of narcissus. The maid of honor, Miss lone Fisher, a sister of the bride, wore white organdie. The bridesmaids. Miss Hazel Westermire, Miss Edith Bellinger, Miss Annie Pigley and Miss Mae Goode. wore white net over blue silk. Dr. and Mrs. Wolfe left on the evening train for Newport, where' they will spend a few weeks, after which they will go to their new home in Eastern Oregon. The bride and groom are both popular graduates of WMIIamette University. ' (Qwifii January 6, at 8 o'clock. The programme is in the hands of the Clans Society. All seamen and friends of seamen are invited. The Daughters of the United Con federacy will hold their bimonthly meeting at the home of Mrs. A. G. Ott, 1142 Union avenue, north. All Con federate veterans and Southerners are cotrdially welcomed. Take Woodlawn car. The Friday night dancing club, at Ringler's hall, begins January 10. Secure Invitations from Messrs. Ringler, Stiles and C, W. Henry. Stiles Orchestra. The girls of the East Side Athletic Club will give a Leap Year dancing party on Monday evening, January 6, which prom ises to be unique. The Gazette Club will give its January party at Ringler's Hall, Grand avenue and East Morrison street. January 9. ' Social dancing at Ringler's hall every Tuesday evening. Stiles' Orchestra. SOCIETV PERSONALS. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Latz have moved to Alexandria Court. Miss Amelia Grussl has returned after spending the holidays with her parents in Astoria. Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Jackson, of Port land, are registered at the Hotel Stewart, San Francisco. Miss J. Clyde Owen has returned from a pleasant visit with friends in Astoria during the holidays. R. Percy Knight is ill at Good Samari tan Hospital, where he will be operated upon for appendicitis. Miss Beatrice C. M. Hidden, after a six months visit in Europe, returned home New Year's eve. Mrs. J. T. Lighter, who has been very low for some days past, was reported yesterday as improving. Miss Effie Goodman, of Hilfcboro, H. B. LITT TThuree Fifity-Orae W.sMmgtoia Sireeit - Portland, Oregoia MONDAY AND TUESDAY SO Advajmced Spring Models Rg-akr $35.00 to ' aft Al Fall and Winter SmU Ceafts Usually Sold Coalts Usually Sold alb Coafo Utvi&ily Solid alt 23 Gowns, Formerly Priced $95 to $150 re do not carry garpients oer from one season to ano&er STORE OPENS AT 9 A. M. was the guest of Miss Catherine Din meen during the holidays. Dr. and Mrs. Jean Cline and daughter Jean have taken up their residence at Elton Court for the Winter. Mrs. M. Dobie .and Miss Ella M. Dobie are house guests during the holidays of Mrs. R. L. McCormick, at Tacoma, Wash. Robert, R. L. and Edgar E. Nlckell leave for Kansas City, Mo., Sunday morning to spend the Winter with their grandparents and relatives. Mrs. Henry Westermire and Miss Hazel Westermire were in Salem during the week. Miss Westermire being a brides maid at the Wolfe-Fisher wedding. Miss Margaret Monroe, of Tacoma. has come to Portland to make her home with her sister. Miss Anne Shannon Monroe, who has purchased a bungalow in Wood stock. Miss Alice Justin has been engaged as contralto of the Westminster Pres byterian Church choir. Miss Justin was recently presented by Mrs. Walter Reed in a most successful recital with Miss Ethel Lytle. Tcesdale & Co. will open for business on Monday. They have secured the services of a first-class man tailor from New York City and are prepared to give special attention to tailored gar ments of every description. Fancy waists, afternoon and evening dresses a specialty. 604-505-506-507 Marquam building. . At the Women's Union. Miss C. P. Fincher was a guest at dinner on New Year's day. . Miss A. Grussie returned on Wednes day from her visit to her home at Astoria. Miss Helen Riester returned on Wednesday from her Christmas trip to her home at Sublimity. Miss Mary Knutson returned on Mon day from Astoria, where she had been for a -few days' visit. Miss JL. E. Tingle, accompanied by Miss Grace De Graff, were guests at dinner on New Year's day. Miss Adele Savies returned on Wed nesday from The Dalles, where she had been for a stay of 10 days. Miss Harriet Atkinson, who has been away for a month at her home at Echo, returned on Wednesday. k Mlsa Maud KIrby returned in the middle the week from hen visit of over a week to her parents at The Dalles. Mrs. George M. Cornwall, of Pied mont, accompanied by her daughter. Miss A. E. Cornwall, were guests at dinner on New Year's day. RED TAPE OVER STATUE Italian Government Seeks Art Gem Found by Seashore. ROME, Jan. 4. (Special.) A very re markable Greek statue representing either a muse or a young priestess assist ing at some festical, . which was dis covered 30 years ago in the Villa of Prince Aldobrandinl at Anzio. was re ported to have been purchased by the Italian government. The sum of 96,000 was allotted for its purchase, and the en thusiasm of lovers of art here and In other lands was enkindled at the pros pect of seeing it in a museum and study ing its exquisite, workmanship- to better advantage than could be given by the numerous photographs of It that were published. In December, 1S78, the steep banks of the Villa Aldobrandinl were sapped and a mass of earth fell seaward, bringing in its fall this statue which for centuries had been concealed from view in the earth which covered the ruins in the grand residence in which It originally stood. After the storm abated the fair white marble figure was discovered lying on the shore where it had fallen. It re $50.00 Values Froca $25 to $35 $1-2.00 Fronm $35 to $50 From $50 to $35 at mained in the Villa Aldobrandinl during the last 29 years, until the Italian gov ernment offered to purchase it. Now, ' however, a new spirit prevails. The ministry of public instruction inter pellated the Council of State concerning the purchase. In order that the latter might pronounce on the question of the proprietorship of the soil in which the statue was found. Now the Council of State has said that since the statue was found upon the seashore, it becomes ths duty of the Ministry of Finance to pro nounce concerning the rights of the state. Now the Ministry of Finance must de cide, and afterwards the Council of State will pronounce its definite decision. The present proprietor meanwhile keeps the statue in the Villa at Anzio. An Ameri can millionaire offered $120,000 for the work, but the government claimed the preemption. NAPLES HAS RENT WAR Thousands of Tenants Kcfuse Pay or to Move. to NAPLES, Jan. 4. (Special.) Naples is in the throes oj something very closely resembling civil war, owing to the rise of house rent, which has been artificially put up by a syndicate of builders. Nearly 5000 people have refused hot only to pay their rent, but even to leave their houses, and the number of these passive resisters Is so large that it is impossible to dis lodge them. Now the authorities have decided to evict them by force. The garrison has been reinforced by 800 soldiers, 1000 cara bineers and 250 policemen, to meet all possible emergencies. HEILIG THEATER SEAT SALE Opens Tomorrow For Leading Musical and Society Event THE WORLD'S GREATEST VIOLINIST, JAN KUBELIK THURSDAY T A TVT O EVENING JilLl. y SATURDAY f A f tl AFTERNOON J AiA 11 Assisted by MILE BERTHE ROY The Young French Pianist. HERR LUDWIG SCHWAB Accompanist. Two Different Programmes same: prices both concerts Lower floor, except last 3 rows S2.50 Lower floor, iast 3 rows. 2.00 Balcony, first 4 rows 2.00 Balcony, next 5 rows.... 1.50 Balcony, last 5 rows X.OO Entire gallery no reserve l.OO Boxes 15. OO