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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (May 3, 1908)
THE SUNDAY OREGOXI AX, PORTLAND, MAY 3. 1S0S. - . I : 1 V U'-J-? -- K?- - i tut Pi r.. 'is . v.-vS . Xx-.x x x xx .X xxU x x ?x x 1.!.' X . - X ' XN ::::.S::::vS:: x V , x " , , x' -x x. x ' " x. x x x A-X X?a v xv x - ,X x ' x xTv x X.x ' X , -x , XV VM x x X-i XX X X X j x" mmmm x v il x x or AArr&ASCc5CO P A MOST successful affair tras the Charity Bnll on Thursday, given by the Knights Templars In Aid of the Baby Home, which resulted In the ac cumulation of a large sum for the worthy association. Over ICoO wore present, and the ball at- Its -height presented a bril liant scone, the handsoma gowns of the matrons and girls and the additional color note loaned- by th striking uniforms of tne; K.ilghts making a charming kaleido scopic effect of color. Interest In outdoor events Is In the ascendency. This being manifest partic ularly, in motoring, horseback riding and golfing, the latter In particular having had many devotees at the links during the recent period of Iddal 9pring weather. . Congratulations have been showered on Kred S. Chapman 6-ver the announcement of his engagtm nt to Miss Emily Stone, of San Francisco, who has visited here on two occasions. M.ss Stone, who made i.er debut two seasons aso, has been one of the acknowledged b.Ues in the Bay City since then. Siie has lived und travel d much abroad and is a handsome girl, being tall, dark, and patrician. Mr. Chap man is the son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Chap man. The .bride-elect attended Miss Hamlin's school of San Francisco at the same time as Miss Fannie Brown and the beautiful Elsie Sperry, the pres ent Mrs. Arno -Dosch. .... Bishop and Mrs. Charles Scadding are to leave in May for a tour month's trip to Europe. Mrs. Rodney L. Gllsan. Miss Carrie Gll san, Rodney Gllsan, Mrs. Arthur Glisan and Mrs. Arthur Minott are also con templating a trip abroad this Summer. - Apropos of this, the exodus of Port landers abroad this past year has been far In excess of former years, while plans are being formulated for many more departures In the Immediate future. Among those in Europe and other foreign shores at present, I recall Mrs. J. B. Montgomery, Miss Margaret Montgomery, Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell Blake (Miss Ruth Maxwell), Mr. and Mrs. Percy Blyth and two children. Miss Hazel Weidler, Miss Leslie Weidler, Mr. and Mrs. George Good, Miss Frances Lewis, Arthur Alex ander, the Missas Marshall, Mr. and Mrs. Chauncy Winslow, (Miss Alice Sibson), Andrew Kerr, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Rob ertson, Miss Nan Robertson, Mary, Jack and Dave RoWrtson, Major, and Mrs. Goodman. Mrs. Walker. Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Gilford, Dr. and Mrs. Holt ,C. Wilson, Mis'. Alma A. Rogers, Frances Rlchter, Mrs. Howard Mather. Miss Martha Hoyt, Mr. and Mrs. Drake, of Bend. Oregon,- Miss Lisa Wood. Mrs. I. Kaufman, . Miss Clementine Barman. Mrs. Katherlne Daly, Mrs. H. B. oitt Mrs. C. R. Bishop. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Devers, Miss Mabel Devers, Miss Harriet Kinney, Mrs. Howland, Miss Louise How land, Mrs. Edwin A. Beals. Miss Beals, Misa Elizabeth Harwas, Dr. Gustave Barr, and William Llpman. Among those contemplating trips to Euron this comlna; Sumrair are Mr. t.nd Mrs. V. J. Burns, M ss Anita Burns. Mrs. Klchard Ko hl:r, Mrs. George F. Russell Miss Nan Russell, Miss Use Koehler, Mrs. Henry E. Dosch, Miss Camille Dosch, Miss Lillian Dosch. Marguerite and Ros well Dosch. Mrs. James Dough rty. Miss Dorothyn Kinney, Jack Doughertv, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Rush, and Miss. Aita Rush. While any number of Portlanders have returned froht Europe this past Winter. An extremely smart affair on Friday was the gernian given by Mr. and Mrs. Theodora B. Wilcox for their daughter Miss Claire. Th.drawlngTooms of the handsoma Wilcox residence were the scene of the cotillion and presented a charming ' appearance with, the lavish decorations of early Spring flowers combined with the attractive frocks of the girls who compose the younger set. ""vors wero numerous and extremely li&JK L tJf'Pi t'f4 YAfah I Tiros pretty, being chic flower hats, para sols, mlriature musical Instruments, fans, popguns, windmills and huge bas kets of flowers. Distributing the favors or gifts were Mrs. C. E. "S. Wood, Mrs. Frank Hart, Mrs. Zera Snow and Mrs. A. A. Morrison. As sisting in leading the many pretty fig ures of the cotillion were Miss Effie Houghton, Miss MiHam Strong, Charles Holbrook and Raymond Wilcox. Pres ent were the Misses Louise Burns, Grace Honeyman, Katherlne Hart, Wells iCameron, Thornton Ladd, Robert Llving-ston, Jack Burns. Ruth Teal, Hallock Maxwell, William Howe, Holt Cookingham, Ronald Strong, Clifton Watson, Genevieve Hailey, Lloyd May er, Tony Bacon, Margaret Gassney, Eleanor Effinger, Berkeley Snow, Da vid Lorihg, Gaven Dyott, "Nelson Gam mans, Ciarence Curry, Nathaniel Sage, of Vancouver Barracks; Henry Beuh ner. Walker Kamm. Philip Kanim, William Wheeler, Cassy 'Heller, Mar garet Wallace, Katherlne Holbrook. Grace Mackenzie, Mary Erownly, Dor othy Huber, Charlotte Laldlaw, Wini fred London, Margaret Mackenzie, Lil lian Beuhncr, Mildred Honeyman, Sarah Hart, Margaret Hewett, Mazte MacMas ter and Albert Davis, of Vancouver Barracks. -"' The portrait ' of Mrs. William ' T. Muir which ' appears on today's page has just been painted by Mrs. Frank Vincent Du Mond and has been much admired. Mrs. Muir is depicted In a striking gown of rlcn yellow satin, with a bertha of rose point. Mrs. Du Mond is now engaged on a painting of Miss Carrie Flanders on horseback. Mrs Grelle and her two charming daughters. Misses Freda and Elsa, who have spent the Winter as guests of Edward Grelle, have returned to their home in South Orange, N. J. The Grelle girls during their visit enjoyed much popularity, having a pleasing manner and being accomplished and athletically inclined. Mr. and Mrs. George F. Russell and their daughter Nan will Jeave Portland for Europe the second week in June. After a month in New York, they will sail directly for Liverpool, and then Wilcox, Mrs. William MacMaster. Mrs. C F. Beebe, Mrs. Allen Lewis. Mrs. Samuel : I Mears and Mrs. J. Wesley Ladd. 1 ! On Thursday. Mrs. T. B. Wilcox en tertained with a luncheon for Mrs. Bull and Mis. Taylor, asking Mrs. Helen Ladd Corbett, Mrs. K. A. J. Mackenzie, Mrs. W. B. Aver. Mis. Thomas- Kerr, Mrs. Allen Lewis. Mrs. Zera Snow and Mrs. J. Wesley Ladd. Mr. and M: s. Richard Koehler. on Thursday, asked in a few informally to meet the visitors and play bridge, as did Mrs. Helen Ladd Corbett, on Friday, at the residence of her mother, Mrs. W. S. Ladd. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Lewis were dinner hosts on Sunday, having Mr. and Mrs. C. E. S. Wood. Mr. and Mrs. Bull. Mrs. Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Koehler. Miss Saliie Lewis and Mr. Jackson, of New Tork. The Lewises were again din ner and bridge hosts on Tuesday, asking Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Ayer. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Koehler, Mr. and Mrs. Bull, Mr. and Mrs. Snow and Mr. Carl Spuhn. . Arthur Alexander Is now en route to America. While in London he received flattering comments wherever he ap peared, all predicting for him a wonderful future. In Italy, where he studied, they called him "Little Caruso." Mr. Alexan der will visit . in New York before re turning to Portland In September. On Friday afternoon Mrs. J. Wesley . Ladd entertained at bridge for Mrs. Wil- j Ham Taylor, of San Francisco; Mrs. W. j B. Ayer, Mrs. William MacMaster, Mrs. i L. Allen Lewis, Mrs. Richard Ko-Jsler, ' Mrs. Ernest Tucker, Mrs. Jam-s Laidlaw, Mrs. William Dunckley, Mrs. Samuel . Mears, Mrs. Zera Snow and- Mrs. J. C. i Robinson. On Wednesday Mr. and Mrs. Zera Snow entertained for the popular ; visitor with bridse. Present were Mr. and , Mrs. W. B. Ayer. Mr. and Mrs. N. B. j Ayer, Mr. and Mrs. John Shepard, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Koehler. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore B. Wilcox, Mrs. L. Allen Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Kerr, W. D. Wheel wright and Carl Spuhn. i A luncheon given yesterday by Mrs. Henry E. Jones Included Mrs. L. Allen Lewis. Mrs. Samuel M ars. Mrs. William Taylor, of San Francisco: Mrs. Frank Vincent DuMond. of New York, and Mrs. Theodore B. Wilcox. A pretty reception Friday evening was Kiven at the Nortonia Hotel in honor of Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson by the j local chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Decorations consisted of flags and Spring blossoms, while ap propriate musk: and Southern - airs were played by the orchestra. Receiving with Captain Hobson were Mrs. George H. Stovall, the president of the Daughters ot the Confederacy, assisted by Mrs. Sylvia McGuire.' Captain Hobson proposed a toast to "A Greater Navy," and Mrs. Stovall, with - characteristic Southern spirit, responded with a toast to "The South's Most Distinguished Son and Hero of Santiago." Miss Margaret Walter and Miss Leslie j jvnupp leave uii .Mummy lur it iiiuiiLii h visit at the ranch of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sharp at Prlnevtlle. Both Miss Knapp ami Miss Walter were bridesmaids at the Sharp-Morrison nuptials, which was on? of the prettiest and largest weddings of the entire year. Mr. and Mrs. Gay Lombard and Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Stubbs have returned from California, where they motored for sonm weeks In the former's new touring car. L?aving San Francisco, th y visited Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, San Diego and many places of Interest in the south ern part of the state, going as far as the Mexico line. Mrs. A. C. Panton was a bridge hostess on Wednesday, asking Mrs. Richard Nunn, Mrs. Otis Wight, Mrs. C. S. Jack son, Mrs. J. Ernest Laidlaw, Mrs. Rupert Chipman, Mrs. S. G. Wheeler, Mrs. G. Walter Gates, Mrs. Adolphe Dekum, Mrs. Malpus, of British Columbia; Mrs. John A. Keating, Mrs. George Marshall. Mrs. Frank Smith, of Denver: Mrs. J: J. Pan ton, Mrs. James Hart, Mrs. Frank Rig ler, Mrs. D. W. Campbell, Mrs. Henry Haussman and Mrs. Ailinger, of Wash ington, D. C. Prior to playing bridge. Miss Lorene Sails, mezzo-soprano, gave several numbers. Major and Mrs. Canby arrived recently from the Orient and have taken apart ments at the Nortonia Hotel. Mrs. Canby will be remembered as Miss Eugenia Cun ningham, who was one of the very popu- lar Portland girls. Mrs. Cunningham U with her daughter. Dr. and Mrs. E. DeWItt Connell have recently moved from their King's Heights residence and are now domicil-d at the Weiss apartments, on Twenty-third street. Dr. and Mrs. CortnH entertained infor mally last week in honor of their guest. Lieutenant John Charles Fremont. Jr. who Is aide to Rar-Admiral Bacon, of the U. S. S. West Virginia. A number of men wre asked to meet Lieutenant Fre mont last week at a luncheon which Dr. Connell gave at the Arlington Club. Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Fleischner have re turned from their beach cottage, where they spent the Baster holidays and -entertained several house parties over the week-end. A luncheon yesterday was given by Mrs. P. J. Mann for Mrs. Matheson, of Bill ings, Mont. Table decorations were pink peonies and white lilacs. Present were Mrs. A. C. Panton. Mrs. Russell Sewell, Mrs. John A. Keating. Mrs. A. M. Wil liams. of Th Dulles: Mrs. W. C Knich- tour the Continent. Their plans for remaining abroad are as yet uncertain, but there is a ptobabtlity that Miss Nan will attend some European school. Mrs. W. S. Ladd was the hostess on Thursday, at a luncheon given in compli ment to Mrs. Frank Vincent Du Mond, of New York. Covers were laid for 12. which included Mrs. J. Wesley Ladd, Miss Sallie Lewis, Miss Virginia Wilson. Mrs. Helen Ladd Corbett. Mrs. Theodore B. . Wilcox, Mrs. R. Lea Barnes, Mrs. Ernest Tucker. Mrs. William T. Muir, Mrs. E. C. Shevlin and Mrs. John Shep ard. Captain Richmond Pearson Hnhsnn while here was a guest at the Nortonia. On Friday evening Mr. and Mrs. Clark Shaw, formerly of Tennessee, were din ner hosta at the grill In honor of the dis tinguished officer. Captain Hobson left yesterday to lecture in Albany, expecting to return tpday for a brief visit, during which time he declares he will spend his entire time ' at the attractive Waverly Golf Links. Mrs. Warren F. Houghton and Miss Claire Houghton returned Monday even ing from a three months' visit In New Orleans, where Mrs. Houghton formerly lived. While In the South they were showered with attentions in addition to being present during the gay "season of the Mardi Gras. Mrs. Houghton has re turned vastly improved in health. 1 The presence of Mr. and Mrs. Bull, of New York, who were guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. Allen Lewis, was the motif for a round of dinners, bridge parties and luncheons. Mrs. William Taylor, of San Francisco, sister of Mrs. Lewis. 'has also been a guest of the Lewises, and being a decided favorite, here, much has been done in her honor. On Tuesday, Mr. and Mrs. Bull returned to their New York home, and on this coming Tuesday Mrs. Lewis and her little son will leave with Mrs. Taylor for California, where they will attend the reception of the fleet. Mrs. W. B. Ayer was hostess at hand somely appointed luncheon in honor of the two visiting matrons. Additional guests were: Mrs. Richard Koehler. I Mrs. C. E. 8. Wood. Mrs. Theodora B. I 1 The Store Noted for Beat Goods at Lowest Prices 9 34l&Srf Cor7lti. LEST WE FORGET that it's the little ac cessories that make or mar the costume. We have the article you need. KID GLOVES That possess every element of skillful makers, accuracy in cut and neatness in finish, insuring lasting serv ice. S a t i s f a ction is guaranteed. Prices: $1.00, $1.25, $1.75, $2.00 and up to $1.00 pair. NEW WASH BELTS Reiser's new Wash Belts . ...35 and up Elastic Belts, in black, ivhite and colors.. 9S Special, worth $1.50. Leather Belts that car ry style 75 New Long Silk Gloves, ' Copenhagen blue, brown, blacky white and light blue, $1.75 and $2.- Expressage Prepaid on Mail Orders of $5 or Over Monday and Tuesday 6-Incli Taffeta Silk 83c a Yard 5C00 yards of best $1.25 quality Black Taffeta Silk on sale Monday and Tuesday at this special price. The most re markable sale of high-grade silk ever held in this city, and a sale that will bring hundreds of Portland women to this pop ular dress goods store. This silk comes full 36 inches wide, is all pure silk and the eonal of any $1.25 Black Taffeta ever sold over any counter. Mail orders filled. Order promptly. 44-inch Herringbone Stripe Suiting in brown, Copenhag en, tan, green and black; a standard $1.35 quality. On special sale Monday QO and Tuesday at, yd. . yOC-44-iuch French Panama, war ranted strictly all wool; com plete line of all popular col ors and a standard $1.00 fab ric; on sale Monday 7 El and Tuesday at, yd.. - JC 52-inch navy blue Serge, all wool and a splendid weight for suits and skirts; regular $1 quality; Monday n and Tuesday at, yd..yG 36-inch panama, in brown, tan, green, garnet, navy and all other popular colors'; is strictly all wool and a good 75c grade; Monday C r and Tuesday, yard. . . J"C 43-inch Champagne Yoile a beautiful fabric for costumes very fine, even weave and a standard $1.25 quality; on special sale for two OH-, days at, the yard..."; 50-inch black French Serge, a splendid $1.35 quality, war ranted strictly all pure wool and fast dye; on special sale Monday and Tues- QC,, day at this price, yd. . S Th omson s "GLOVE EITTLNG' Corsets Thomson's "Olove-Fitting" in a new high-bust, short-hip model, for slender figures; lace and ribbon-trim '! ; QCI, made in batiste; sizes 18 to 28; on 8ale at, each..ye'C Thomson's Glove-Fitting Habit Hip model for the average figure, made in best French corset sat een; hose supporters front and sides; lace and rib- fl? ACZ bou-t rimmed, special. . .'.P Thomson's Glove-Fitting Hose Supporter Model, for the medium figure; extension hip and high bust, lace-trimmed; hose support ers front and sides; on QCJ sale at this low price, ea. . y OC Thomson's Glove-Fitting, in mod el made especially for well-developed and stout figures; high bust and long back; hose supporters front and sides; sizes (fO AC 20 to 30; special at. . .Pe Thomson's Glove-Fitting in new high-bust, long-hip model, made of French silk brocade batiste, velvet grip hose supporters front and sides; regular fl?9 Cf $5.00 value, special. . .pO0J Curtain Sale Monday House-cleaning days are now at hand. You'll likely need some new draperies to brlghtpn up that room. Here's your opportunity to save: Ruffled Swiss Curtains, 2l2 yards 1 mmi long, also white Nottingham Lace in several patterns; special QG! for Monday only at, pair..'eC Scotch Lace Curtains, full 3 yards long and good width; come in both white and Arabian; regu- C7 lar $1.25 grade; special, pr.. O- C Scotch Lace Curtains, 3 yards long and 52 inches wide; fine assortment of new patterns; regu- Q flQ lar $1.75-$2.00 vals., at.... PIUy Corded Arabian Curtains, splendid quality net; come full 3 yards long and 45 inches wide; reg- 01 LO ular $2.50 grade, pair. .. Ruffled Bobbinet Curtains, 3 yards long, Battenburg lace insertion and edge; white and Ara- (IJO Q bian; best $3.50 value. .. .Py Curtain Swisses 40-inch white Lace Stripe Curtain Scrim, good range of patterns; reg ular I2V2C grade; on sale at Q this very special price, yard.'.C 36-in. fancy Lace Stripe Scrim, our regular 15c quality; Mon- 11 day and Tuesday at, yard... -C 36-inch Colored Curtain Swisses stripes, dots and figures; standard 25e quality, on sale at this 1 E! very special price, the yard...t'C 42-inch Cross-Stripe Madras, in all colors; quality other stores 1 CJ sell at 25c; special here, yd...6'1' OUT-OF-TOWN ORDERS FILLED WITH CARE AND DISPATCH CORNER THIRD AND MORRISON STREETS WRITE FOR OUR NEW REDUCED PRICE LIST ton, Mrs. Charles E. Rummelln, Mrs. H. E. Noble and Mr. Vincent Cooke. . Mr. and Mrs. J. P. O'Brien and their handsome daughter. Miss Lillian, have gone to San Francisco (or a fortnight. Miss Alice Benson has returned from a pleasant visit of some weeks' duration In California, where she attended many elaborate affairs In Los Angeles and Santa Barabara incidental to the recep tion of the fleet. . Mrs. James Dougherty and Miss Dor othy Kinney, of Salt Lake, who are to sail shortly for Europe, entertained Wed nesday evening with military whist, ask ing Mr. and Mrs. Gay Lombard, Dr. and Mrs. George Marsltll. Mr. and Mrs. Heath, Miss ' Susie Stott, Miss Alice Sansbury, Miss Fannye Brown. Mr. Jor dan Zan. Mr. Ernest Webb. Mr. Edward Grelle, Mr. John Carson and Mr. Ches ter G. Murphy. George F. Holman has returned from Eugene, where he delivered a lecture on the art of illumination before the Arts and Crafts Society of that city. It will be pleasant news to learn that the Oregon branch of the Association of Collegiate Alumnae Is again to give an ' al fresco performance this coming June. WEDDING! AXD VISITING CARDS. W. G. SMITH 8 GO. WASHINGTON BUILDING. Cor. Kourth vnd nrhlnrton 25 mi on X00 100 distinctively individual suits sucn as are character istic of "Tne House of Tone." Newest cut, well tailored and of superior materials. Tkis week 1-4 off. Regular Special Regular Special $22.50 $25.00 $30.00 $32.00 $16.88 $18.75 $22.50 $24.00 $35.00 $38.00 $40.00 $45.00 $26.25 $2850 $30.00 $33.75 alfemg lktrtipeaate Five different styles of tnese well tailored skirts, all full width; some plain plaited, others hox plaited with panel effects, neatly finished with cloth straps, etc Colors, white, gray, navy, hrown and black. Regular $8.00 Values, Tomorrow, $3.85 mt partfjolomelu Company "The House of Tone' 392 Washington Street