The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current, March 01, 1908, SECTION THREE, Image 26

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Newspaper Page TextTHE SUNDAY OREGOXIAN,' PORTLAND. MARCH 1, 19QS. a ' Must Sell at Once, Come Early and Take Your Choice at Almost Your Own Price J- V ? J" V --If J fir ' x &B r .o.xV It - '-;V- - - i H Vf " . t W 4-." x K : . v -i ? , .i ; . it - ; "K : l ; " : : ' : -: :?;?' i;:. : '' S V :; twttm Ms- J- -'jE.-e' j - ES x s . j ( ! , s- 1 - s 3 V t x - I - x,r Jwes UZ.2L "V1 - " t i r 1 " X rra Item From Telrsram. OPEN FAUCET FLOODS SEVERAL FLOORS A water faucet left open all nisht caused a flood on both floors and the i basement ot McAllen & McDonnell s j store at Third and Morrison streets, ( damaging valuable laces, velvets, i cloaks, suits and Imported goods. The 1 faucet was left running in the office of Louise Anderson, a dentist no oc cupies a room on the third floor of the building. The water soaked through the floor nt tKa HontiKfs office, dripped dawn j onto the feminine finery, went through ' the second floor, soaked through still more finery, and finally went tnrougn into the basement, where it formed a pool on the cement floor. The water was discovered this morning by tne policeman on the beat. It was at first believed that a r'pe had broken, but a search disclosed the open faucet in the office of Dr. Anderson. The janitor was called and he shut the water off, buc the floors and ceilings had been soaked so thoroughly that the water continued to drip for hours. Mr. McAllen was not able this morn ing to estimate the damage done the stock, which, he said, was partially covered by Insurance. The news item tells the story! We can't keep these moistened e-vids they'll spoil on our hands. Suits, Skirts, Jackets, Silk Coats, . Petticoats only slightly damaged many imperceptibly so. Pressing will make them as good as new! Highest grade Dress Goods, black and colors, both silk and wool, the latter including our elegant prunellas, peau de soie, etingles, corduras, batistes, wool taffetas, poplins in all colors Copenhagen, golden brown, navy, cham-pajjne-Ulightly moistened not spoiled for your immediate use, but we cannot hold them on our shelves they must go! ' 1 , Our magnificent line of household supplies curtains, blankets, comforters, our reserve stock ot underwear lor men and womenr our splendid selection of Summer shirtwaists the daintiest lingerie all will go at lowest prices. Come Early Monday Bear in mind the superior excellence of the goods carried by us at all times, the low prices that prevail, and then just imagine the buying opportunity now yours because of this untimely accident. Owing to the more or lesa upset condition. Rale prices will prevail throughout the stove. Corner Third and Morrison Streets SIT TSZE THE coming Wednesday being the j commencement of the penitential season, there are to be a number of affairs crowded Into the few Inter vening days, with the tea to be given by Mrs. J. Ernest Laidlaw and Mrs. Iluport Chipman taking precedence. The announcement of th engagement of Henry ladd Corbett to Miss Gretchen Jfoyt. of New York, was a delightful surprise of the week. Sir. Corbett. who 1 a don of Mrs. Helen Ladd Corbett mid grandson of the late Senator H. V. Corbett, Is an extremely popular bachelor, a Harvard man of '03 and n athlete. Miss Uoyt is a daughter of Mr. and Sirs. Reese Hoyt, a debu tante of two seasons ago, and a bril liant and accomplished girl. Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt and Miss Hoyt visited in I'ortland last year, prior to motoring through California, and on that occa sion Miss Hoyt w;is a house guest of Sirs Corbett at the residence of her mother. Mrs. W. S. Ladd. Mr. Corbett Is president of the Tortland Hotel Com pany and a member of the board of directors of tho First National Bank. Mrs. C. K. Curry has returned from a most interesting trip abroad, taken in company with Mrs. W. A. McRae and Sirs. I" H. Parker. The latter is still traveling In Europe, while Sirs. McKac Is visiting in Chicago. Mrs. 51c Hh will, however, return in the near future. Mrs. S. R.' Johnston entertained in formally on Wednesday with bridge. Present were: Mii? Henrietta Failing. Miss M.iy Fatiins, Mrs. Solomon liirsch. Miss KUa Hirsch. Mrs. Ralph Wilbur, Sirs. K. C. Slievlin. Miss Ca ruthers. of ITim-nton, Mrs. C. F. Beebe. Mrs. Adoirh Pekum. Mrs. Richard Sunn, Sirs. Goovae F. Russeli, Sirs. l.e-!s Russeli, the Silsscs Marshall, M.S. Jt-epa X. Tcil. Sirs. James Laid law, Mrs. C. J. Reed. Mrs. Frank Hart. Mrs. J. C. Robinson, Mrs. John Eben Youns, Sirs. Frederick Sykes, Mrs. William SlacMaster. Sirs. C. E. Curry. Mr. and Sirs. Richard Nixon have moved from the Hobart-Curtis to their suburban home- at South Mount Tabor. The Skat party (riven by Mrs. Walter V. " Brulth on Friday afternoon was a novelty and ' a most successful affair. From the unusual Interest which the oc casion inspired, as well as the apparent ease with which the players went through thn various and intricate details of the lay. H i evident that skat .is already high in popular favor, and has come to stay, as the players are on the fair road to become skillful and proficient players. Those accepting Mrs. Smith's hospitality were: Mrs. Hamilton Corbett, Mrs. C. F. Beebe, Mrs. Holt C. Wilson. Sirs. WhUney Boise, Sirs. Arthur Siinott, Mrs. W. C. Alvord, Sirs. W. B. Ayer, Mrs. James Laidlaw. Mrs. Waller Burrell. Sirs. Slorton Insley. Miss Ella Hirsch. SIlss Henrietta Falling. Sirs. L. Allen Lewis, Mrs. J. Wesley Ladd. Sirs. E. C. Shevlin, Mrs. S. R. Johnston, Sirs. Rich ard Nunn. Mrs. Gordon Voorhies. Sirs. Howard L. Slaflier. Sirs'. William U Brewster. Mrs. Hamilton. Mrs. Ralph Wilbur, Mrs. Martin Winch. Sirs. E. A. Baldwin, Sirs.- C. E. Curry, Mrs. Fred H. Page, Miss Annie Blanche Shelby, Sliss Caruthers. of Princeton. N. J.. Miss Maida Hart. Miss Leslie Smith and Miss Muriel Williams. Prises were won by Mrs. James Laidlaw, Mrs. Hamilton and Mrs. J. X. Teal. Mrs. L. Allen Lewis was hostess at a luncheon cn Thursday at her Kings Heights' residence, in compliment to Sliss Caruthers. asking Mrs. J. Wesley Ladd, xt- R Lea Barnes. Mrs. K. C. Shevlin. Sirs. John K. Koilook. Mrs. John Eben Young. Sirs. William Muir. Mrs. Howard Slather. Mrs. Morton Insley, Mrs. Samuel Mears and Miss Henrietta Failing. An extremely pretty tea, on Thursday afternoon, was given by Sirs. Wells Gil bert, at which time she asked her guests to meet her sister. Miss Slary Slorris, of Duluth, for whom a number of informal affairs have already been given. Pre siding in the dining-room were Mrs. W. B. Ayer and Mrs. Frank Warren, Sr.. at an oval mahogany table with an attrac tive centerpiece of bridesmaid roses and silver candlesticks, capped with quaint Oriental shades. Brilliant yellow Jon quils and tulips were arranged in the drawing-room. Assisting the hostess in receiving were Mrs. Fred Strong. Mrs. D:ivid Loring and Mrs. Frederick G. Sykes. ... Mr. and Mrs. John Shepard and their little daughter have returned from a trip to California. Considerable of their time was spent at the Catllina Islands and at Riverside, and the remainder of their etay was devoted to motoring through Southern California. . - Mrs. W. S. Ladd, and her daughter Mrs. Helen -Laud Corbett. will entertain with a luncheon on Tuesday, followed by bridge. Otxi of the. prettiest and largest teas of the entire year was given yesterday after noon by Mrs. Frederick Eggert in the girls appearing in old brocades, beauty patches and laces of their ancestors adorned with cameos and other jewels of that period, while their coifteures were elaborately dressed an powdered. The metumorDhosed with powderer wig,' knee breeches, silken hose, brilliant waistcoats and lace jabots. ' ! Miss Grace Eliot, the bride-elect, was made the guest of honor at a prettily ap- j pointed luncneon 01 i cu"o drawing rooms of the Hotel Portland, when between 500 and 600 guests called to meet Mrs. William Harold Staiger, formerly Miss Florence Blagen, who is the bride of Sirs. Eggert's nephew. The decorations were exceedllngly hand some and elaborate, the entire wiling be ing strung with garlands of smilax and asparagus ferns interspersed with myriads ot brilliantly-colored electric lights. A color scheme of white and pink was car ried out in the various flowers consisting of bride and bridesmaid roses, potted easter lilies, palms, pink azaleas, carna tions and maiden hair ferns, while the mantles were artistically banked with greens, white tulips, azaleas and cycla men. Sirs. Ksrgert was gowned In orchid satin with trimmings of point applique, her Jewels were amethysts and diamonds and she carried orchids and violets. Re ceiving with the hostess was her sister. Sirs. August Staiger and the bride, Mrs. William Staiger. The former wore bro cade of a Copenhagen blue tint, com bined with princess lace and carried pink bridesmaid buds. The latter woro a wed ding costume, a shimmering ivory satin elaborated with duchess lace and she car ried an arm bouquet of bridesmaid roses. Assisting in receiving were Mrs. F. Sf. Warren, Sr., Sirs. A. J. Kockoy, Atlss Teka Von Bolton, Miss Ada Tuttle, Mrs. H. W. Ooe. Mrs. W. H. Colgate, Mrs. John Hale Blackburn, of 8an Francisco, Sirs. R. M. Tuttle, Miss Ada Dornb?cher, Mrs. Jordan Purvine, and Miss Anwyleyd Jones. Serving were Sirs. Joseph N. Teal. Mrs. I Thompson. Mrs. Frank Warren Jr., and Mrs. A. J. Glesy. assisted by Miss Maida Beuhner, Sliss Edwina Mastlck. Sliss Ljulu Hatliway. Miss Mildred Nich ols, Miss Gertrude Colgate and Miss Kate Falling. Presiding at the punch bowl were two brides. Mrs. Henry J. Frank and Sirs. Ben Gadsby. who were assisted by Sirs. Eggert's nieces. Misses Adele Dyott and Florence E. Avery. Sir. and Mrs. John C. Ainsworth and little Miss Katherine are still in Cali fornia, as are Mrs. George Flanders and Miss Louise and Sliss Carrie Flanders. There ts a probability that they will make the trip through the Grand Canyon to gether before returning home. Mrs. J- Ernest Laidlaw and Mrs. Rupert Chipman are to entertain Jointly at a large reception on Monday afternoon at the tatter's residence on Columbia street. Miss Louise Messick returned on Sunday last after a visit of a year and a half it New York City. The Irvlngton Tennis Club was the scene of a dance and bal poudr last Fri day night, which was termed, a Martha Washington party. The affair was un usually large and pretty, the matrons and Mrs. J. F. Dickson at her apartments at the Hobart Curtis. Miss Clementine Hirsch rave a luncheon on Thursday for Miss Flora Stern, asking SIlss Flora Flelschner, Miss Slai Hirsch. Miss Bella Falk, Miss Cora Marx, Sliss Sluriel Williams, Miss Florence Kohn and Miss Florence Wolfe. Mrs Frank Freeman entertained in formally on Tuesday with bridge. Mrs. J. Wesley Ladd and Sirs. Whitney Boise were those winning the prizes. ... Sirs. I. N. Flelschner has returned from I a delightful visit of five weeks in San Francisco, whither she went to attend the wedding of her brother. For many years Sirs. Flelschner resided in the . Bay City, where she enjoys great popularity, and her visit was consequently made the occa sion for a round of entertaining auu gaieties. At the residence of Mrs. Lee Hoffman on Wednesday night Miss Hlla McBride, of Seattle, asked a number of guests to view the portfolio of views of the won derful Indian photographs Dy tne tamous Edwi-.rd S. Curtis, who is rapidly gaining a world-wide reputation. The second of the 20 volumes of "History of the North American Indian" has just been complet ed. Ten years has been devoted to Its preparation and when completed, seven years hence, the work is to cost $30,C00. ' Word comes from San Francisco that Miss Hazel Blumauer, who Is visiting in San Francisco with her mother, Sirs. Solomon Blumauer. has been ill. She is, however, recuperating. . Miss Helen Barber left yesterday after noon for a ten-days' visit at Eugene with her sister. Sirs. LewlB R. Alderman, and with Miss Clara Wold. April 4 has been chosen for the wedding day of Sliss Slaud Hahn and Mr. Lamont, of Seattle, which will take place at St. Slark's Church. Owing to the lenten sea son the wedding Is to be more quiet than formerly planned. However, a large re ception is to follow at the Hahn residence, on the Cornell road. . ' Mrs. Alma D. Katz, who has been en tertaining her attractive sister, Mrs. Har ry David Gue, for the past few weeks, left with Mrs. Gue last week for Salt Lake City, their former home, where tney will remain for a brief time. While here Sirs. Gue's splendid contralto voice was heard on a few occasions and greatly ad mired. Sirs. Guo has traveled and studied extensively abroad. At the annual meeting of Multnomnh rlinter. Daughter of the American Rev- niiitinn. the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Regent. Sirs. Wal lace McCamant: vice-regent, Mrs. Ralph Wilbur:- secretary. Mrs. W. H. Chapin; treasurer. Mrs. John II. Hall: registrar. Mrs. A. H. Rockey; historian. Sirs. R. B. Umson. Sirs. R. S. Grcenleaf, Mrs. S. Chapman and Mrs. F. J. Bailey were named to act with the officers on the board of managers. Sirs. W. E. Thomas was recommended to the National Con gress for state regent, and Mrs. J. F. Hughes, of Salem, for vice state regent. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Moore Gadsby have returned home after spending a week at Seaside. Mrs. Walter Cook has cards out for a large tea on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. P. J- Slann on Tuesday was hostess at a luncheon ot IS covers followed dj bridge. Spring flowers, daffodils and jon quils were the effective table decorations, and the guests included Mrs. D. P. Thompson. Sirs. Charles K Smith. Madam PZ7 I s7 7 M 'Si Ease and Grace of Movement Are Prime Req- Df'lC'TTlI? 17 Mil! lilj 1 uisites of Beauty;"LaGenore"Elastic Corsets 1 VJO A U lVLi Accomplish these much desired effects. The hareh, stiff outlines' of the ordinarv corset are entirely eliminated. The "La Genore is made to your measure from knitted silk elastic, insuring perfect comfort and last ing qualities known in no other corset. We refer with pride and pleasure to the many ladies -of Portland who ' are now wearing the "La Genore" made-to-order Corset. The space used here makes a full description of all the good, common-sense qualities, of our corset impossible A telephone call will bring our lady attendant to your home, for the purpose of demonstrating the excellent qualities of the "La Genore Corset. Ladies residing out of town will be furnished with instructions for measurements. "Write, call or phone for our illustrated catalogue. Price $10.00 to $2S.OO A 3915 Main Portland, Son II Ginnever S Whittlesey Mffj. Co. SS SIXTY-FOUR SIXTH STREET, BETWEEN OAK AND PINE von Bolton, 'Miss Nicholson, Mrs. G. G. Gammans, Mrs. R. R. Hoge, Mrs. 11. H. Nortiiup, Sirs. W. H. Colgate, Mrs. C. B. Curry, Mrs. R. D. Peters, Sirs. J. H. Page, Mrs. J. W. Bradley, Sirs. Rockey P. Earheart, Mrs. R. D. Peters and Mm. Tyler Woodward. Sliss Gertrude White entertained at luncheon last Saturday for Miss Flora Stern, of San Francisco, asking Mies Rubv Jacobs, Mrs. Enid Rothchild, Miss Sarah Harris and Miss Flora Fleischner. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Lytle returned home on Thursday from a 10 weeks' visit in California and Slexico. v Mrs. -Theodore Wygant and Miss Wy gant have recently taken up their resi dence at the Iris apartments. Mrs. Ernest Tucker asked a number of friends to tea on Wednesday to meet Mrs. and Miss Davis, of New Jersey, who are visiting Mrs. Wallace McCamant. Mrs. Ralph Hoyt and children leave this week for a trip to California Mrs. Charles E. Smith, mother of Mrs. Charles J. Schnabel, leaves this coming week for a trip abroad. She Is to be accompanied by her young daughter, Miss Smith. Mrs. Katherine A. raly Is one of a party touring the Riviera In a large American motor. . The wedding day of Miss Frances Meacham and Sir. W. Frank Whltely, r T-tii;,i T-r: has been set for Tues day, the 17th of March. Tt is to take WEDDING INVITATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS The best engraved at W.G.Smith8Co. Washington BldjJ., 4th and Washington HEW MiLIMRY PARLOR ON THE EAST SIDE Miss Carrie Zimmerman, who has been head trimmer in several of the leading millinery firms of Portland and other cities, has opened an up-to-date millinery store on Union avenue, cor ner Eugene, where she will be pleased to see her friends and Utm Ufa lea o Portland. place at the First Chrlstiar Church, and is to followed by a reception. On Friday of last week Mrs. George Stovall, president of the local chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy, gave a reception in honor of the bride elect. A splendid musical programme was given during the afternoon.. Mrs. D. H. Rand was hostess at a luncheon on Thursday. The third of the dancing parties given by the younger married set is to take place at Murlark Hall on Shrova Tuesday. Mrs. W. H. Colgate gave a luncheon on Tuesday. A pretty luncheon on Friday was given by Mrs. W. C. Alvord, who en tertained for Misses Freda and Elsa Grelle. The O. E. S. Girls have seni out cards for a dancing party on Monday even ing at the Woodmen Hall. Patronesses re to be Mrs. G. W. Stapleton, Sirs. C. Evans, Mrs. J. W. Hutchinson, Mrs. W. E. Gellnky and Mrs. H. W. McCorqu dale. Russell Smith, who returned recently from Washington, D. C, was host at a stag dinner at the Portland grill on Wednesday evening, at which time he celebrated his 21st birthday. His guests were Dr. James C. Zan, Philip Carroll, Arthur Seeley, John Bennett, Lawrence Holman, Melville Brown, William Barker and Floyd Cook. Mrs. W. A. Mears, formerly of Port land, but now of Tacoma, has recently returned from a Visit In Seattle, where she was the honor guest at a number of luncheons and dinners. Sirs. Slears was hostess at a luncheon last week at the Tacoma Hotel In honor of Sirs. Ben Lombard, of Portland, and Sir. and Mrs. Slartin Schacht. ' The latter was. formerly Silas Luciie Palmer, whoss wedding took place last week at Trin ity Church. Multnomah Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, entertained their friends most delightfully on Washing- ton's birthday at the home of Mrs. A. E. Rockey, on Flanders street. sirs. Rockey received tho guests, and was assisted by Sirs. SloCamunt, regent of the chapter, and Sirs. Wilbur, vice regent. Presiding In the dining-room were Sirs. Thomas Anderson and Mrs. Goodman. The Daughters departed from their usual custom of giving a patriotic reception and presented Sliss Edith Coburn Noyes' a dramatic read er, who presented the play of "Peg Woffington." Sliss Noyes came un known except by reputation as a grad uate of the Emerson School, In Bos ton, but In an hour and a half she had' won for herself and her art a host of enthusiastic admirers. She has a spir itual face, which expresses with won derful mobility every emotion the play calls upon. She has a sincerity and naturalness of manner which is a re freshing change from the usual affec tation of readers, and her art is ex quisite. The characters In "Peg Wof fington" cover a range from the rustic servant to the cynical Sir Charles Po-Vji mander. and every one was so com pletely individualized that the "ohs" and "alia" before the portrait of Mistress Peg needed no explanation; each was unmistakable. The Impulsive, gener ous a.-tresp, th. Innocent and pitiful BopularPrtteb ismte 'JpHE buying enthusi asm wliicli is daily increasing among visitors at "Tke House of Tone" nas reached, its zen ith amidst the new SPRING STREET SUITS. . . All perfectly tailored, of serge, cassimere, rajah panama, m plain, stripes and fancy materials. All the popular colors. t)epartf)oIometo Co JACKETS beauti fully lined through out with dainty striped silk and plain satin; mod ified Prince Chap styles with the new French dip front and hack. Also charming cutaways and reefers; sleeves both full length and short Manda rin styles. Exceptional values for $22.50 to $38 mpn; 'THE HOUSE OF TONE" , 392 WASHINGTON ST.