The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current, May 24, 1908, SECTION THREE, Image 26

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Newspaper Page TextTHE SUNDAY OKEGOXIAX. PORTLAND, MAT 24. I90S. The Store Noted for Best Goods at Lowest Prices pTl ,-- :r: ----- -v- - si r. I I M . -1 . v . - m I i -. . , -v ' : ...4 . . I of the handsomest Portland slrls. The pastel appears on today's society news page. Keenest sympathy has been ex pressed over the sudden and untimely demise of Mr. James O'Armon Taylor, of Astoria, who was recently killed In Mexico mine. Mr. uayior wna , - nephew of Mrs. Frederick btrong ana of Mrs. George Taylor. Jr., and a grandson of Colonel Jamea Taylor, a pioneer of 1845. Mr. Taylor enjoyed tiAnniKritT and seemingly had an exceptionally brilliant future In his chosen profession, that of mining en gineer. He was a graduate of the Tjnl- erslty 61 caiiiornia. fti- th dinner-dance given by Misses Effie and Claire Houghton last evening, Mr. and Mrs. J. wesiey wu asked 21 of the guests to supper i their West Park street residence. Present were Mr. and Mrs. morion Inslev. Mr. and Mrs. John K. Kollock, Miss Haiel Dolph. Miss Btfle Houghton, Miss Frances -Wilson, Miss Claire Houghton, Miss Dannenhawer. Miss Caroline Burns, Miss use jvoemer. Warren. Mr. Bradley, -Kenneth Beebe. - Charles Holbrook, Maurice rooley. Marion Dolph, xom boo"u and Raymond Wilcox. Mr. J. G. Gauld Is entertaining her, mother and sister, Mrs. van winkle and Miss Helen Van Winkle, oi oan Franctsco. who probably will spend the Summer here. - Afnnv who aia not avail themselves of the opportunity of seeing the fle"et from Ban Francisco took advantage of the nearer point of vantage, Seattle. Among those going were Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Adams. Mr. and Mrs. jirverett Ames, Mr. and Mre. Lloyd Wentworth. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Laidlaw. Mrs. E. DeWltt Connell, Miss Jet Mcuonom, Mrs. T. T. Strain, Mr. and Mrs. Alma D. Katz, Robert Smith, Mr. and Mrs. James McCracken, Mr. and Mrs. Peter B. Mc-Craken. W. A. Mac Rae, Colonel and Mrs. Charles E. McDonell, Dr. and Mrs. George Marshall, Misa Florence Williams, of The Dalles; Mr. and Mrs. George Wlllard Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Ira F. Powers, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Hickman, Mr. and Mrs. George Hazen, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Cook, Miss Cully Cook and Miss Celeste Moore. . The many friends of A. I Maxwell will be glad to learn that he is con Among those going down to Seaside to view the fleet were Mr. and Mrs. Harvey W. Scott, Miss Judith Scott. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Kerr, Mr. a. Piper, Mr. and Mrs. Dan J. Malarkey and others. Dining last evening at the Golf Club with Dr. and Mrs. A. A. Morrison were BiBhon Robinson, of Nevada, and Mrs. Robinson. , June 17 has been set for the wedding day of Miss Helen Brigham and Law rence Gregg, which will take piacts at 8:30 P. M. at the First Presbyterian church. Gilbert Durham is to attend Mr. Gregg and the ushers will be Fred Chapman, Howard Roberts, of New York, Lester Hodson and Walter Smith. Miss Irene Higgins will be the maid of honor and Miss Lou King and Miss Maud Howell the bridesmaids. On Thursday afternoon Miss Maud Howell entertained at bridge in compliment to both Miss Brlgham and Miss Grace Nicholson. Present were Mrs, John iillii l ,iv.i.... ? i.Jj.-.lui..u...ii.lii..)i..:.i..l..: "" My-"!'-" II Mitels J?X 'tv . f mi : - fv." - v ufvz ,hs. crrsvr oair, 22lC2- J24zzrzzzr&- D URING the past fortnight San Fran cisco haa been the Mecca toward which local society has directed its attention, owlnfi to the presence within the Golden Gate of Admiral Evans1 ma jestic fleet, and for the nonce that town was en fete.. . Returning Portlanders bring glowing accounts of the courtesies negotiated during the stay of the big lighting machines. - Naturally the honors for the"Flrst Lady of the Golden Fleet" were divided between Mrs. Evans and Jin. Metcalf. wife of the Secretary of the Navy, although Mrs. Thomas, wife of Rear-Admlral Thomas, commander of the second squadron, who temporarily succeeded Admiral Evans, received much attention. Both Admiral Thomas and his wife were extremely modest, the Ad a miral losing no opportunity to eulogise Admiral Evans and to add glory to his superior officer. Tha smartest ball was undoubtedly that given by the famous "Czar" Ned Green way, the ball .at the Fairmount being more of a semi-public nature. Many of the leaders who w.re In the receiving line appeared in their otyl gowns, being evidently prepared for a cosmopolitan crush, although resplendent with flashing Jewels, which were supposed to divert attention from withered chiffons. The ball at its height, which was In the very earlv hours, a custom borrowed from London via New York, was said to be brilliant with, the striking color note lent by the uniforms of both the Army and Navy. A decided belle on this occasion was the piquant wife of the viceVonsul of the Japanese legation, who was signaled out by the officers for concerted attention. She was exquisitely gowned in a delicate white chiffon, heavily embroidered with gold lace. Among some of the distin guished guests were Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson, General and Mrs. Fred erick Funston, Mrs. Elinor Glyn, John Drew, Mrs. Peter Martin, of New York. Mrs. R. P. Schwerin, Mrs. Blllle Burke, Dr. Koch, the famous German specialist. Governor Sheldon, of Nebraska!. Captain Jack Meyers, of the Marine Corps, who held the Boxers in check at Pekin until reinforcements arrived. Secretary and Mrs. Victor Metcalf. not to speak of all the other Army and Navy notables. An artistic affair was the jinks given by the Bohemian Club to the visiting naval officers. It being held In tents on the grounds around the clubhouse, form ing the Little Palace Hotel. In Leaven worth street. Tne entertainment was ostensibly a pioneer affair, on the lines of a mining camp "blowout." . Many things are planned in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Damrosch dur ing the Rose Festival, at which time the famous conductor and hie orches tra will visit Portland. The smart set of Burlingame, Cal.. are to entertain elaborately for Mr. and Mrs. Damrosch, where botX are favorites, ilim. Ujn- rosch Is a daughter of the late James ti. Hiaine, ana is cuatiyituwua ----" York society. Mrs. John Eben Young and her small I daughter have gone East for the Sum I mer months. While away, their resi dence on King's Heights is to De oc cupied by B. S. Josselyn, president of the Portland Railway, Light & Power Company, and his family. Word comes from Alaska that Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Laidlaw have a fine hubv elrl. born In January. Instead of being conveyed as other children in a perambulator, little Miss Laidlaw enjoys the novelty of taking her daily rides In -a sleigh drawn by "huskies' (Alaskan dogs). Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Towle, of St. Paul, who have on many previous oc casions visited here, have taken for the Summer the Percy Blythe resi dence on Kings Heights. They will remain during the absence of the Blythes In England. Mrs. L. Allen Lewis, with her small daughter Clementine, has returned from San Francisco, where many pleas ant things were done in her honor. A smart dinner-dance was given last night at the Waverly Golf Club by Misses Effie and Claire Houghton. Covers were laid for 35. Mr. and Mrs. J. Wesley Ladd were the chaperones. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Morton Insley, Mr. and Mrs. John K. Kollock, Miss Frances Wilson, Miss Dannen hawer. of Oswego, N. Y.; Misa Use Koehler, Miss Caroline Burns. Miss Gladys Weidler, Miss Dorothy Morri son, Miss Hazel Dolph, Miss Grace Warren. Miss Barbara Croker, Mies Isabella Bryan. Kenneth Beebe, Charles Holbrook, Raymond Wilcox. Stewart Strong. Mr. Roeser, or New York; Charles Wernicke, of New Or leans; Marlon Dolph, Tom Robertson, George Warren,. Joe Bradley, Don Munroe, of Virginia; Plowden Stott. Henry Mears. Maurice Dooley, Whalley Watson and Harry Failing. A surprise of the week in New York was the announcement of the mar-: riage of Mrs. Julie Van Rensselaer Cruger and Mr. Wade Chance. Mrs. Cruger, It will be remembered, Tisited here last Summer at the Hotel Port land. 8he at one time held a most pronounced position In the social world of New York, but after the death of her husband spent many years In Flor ence, later taking up her residence in Washington, D. C. Her first book, "A Diplomat's Diary," was published anonymously. Mre. Cruger is said now to be devoting much time to a book, for which she came out West last year to obtain local color. Mr. Chance wae born in Canton, O., but has lived much abroad, where he Is now engaged in business. He is quite a young man, and Is said to have some literary ambi tion. In spite of many showers, the tea on Tuesday given by Miss Marion Jackson brought out many guests in Spring costumes, tailored gowns mostly, but with attractive hats. The tea was In honor of Miss Lillle V. O'Ryan, whose miniatures and por traits, which were exhibited at the reception, called forth much praise. Presiding at the tea table were Mre. J. N. Teal and Mrs. T. T. Strain, who were assisted by Miss Inez Barret. Miss Hazel Croker, Miss Grace Warren and Miss Dorothy Morrison, while punch was served by Mies Katherine Sitton and Miss Barbara Croker. One of the portraits shown was that , aX JSorothy Morrison, who is one ipi 34lWSrfS Cor 7a SOMETHING NEW BV EXPRESS EVERY DAY . LADIES' NECKWEAR A Most Beautiful Assem blage of New Neckwear. Its High Character Aaeerte Itaelf When Properly Adjusted On the Neck. Embroidered Stiff Linen Collars 35c and up Colored Embroidered Stiff Linen Collars, 35c and up New Hand-Embroidered Jabots and Bows, each, op to $2.50 New Large Bows, very stylish, each, 25c to $1.50 New Gibson Stocks, ex tremely stylish, on sale at from 35c to $3.50 HOSIERY That's Not Found Elsewhere The essential feature of our Hosiery is quality for your money. " Ours are not the disapptnting kind. New solid tan .or black, with double feet ; 'silk lisle Summer weight, at, the pair 60c, 65c and 98c Silk Hosiery, black, tan and white $1.75, $2.00 And Up. ENGRAVED WEDDING AND SOCIETY STATIONERY R. F. PRESCOTT 8 CO. 271H Morrison St. WEDDJNG AND VISITING CARDS. W. G. SMITH CO. WASHINGTON BUILDING. , Cor. Fourth itnd Waabincton St. Have Your WEDDING . AND GALLING CARDS . Engraved at RUSHTON'S 804 Buchanan Bid., between Fourth and Filth on Whlnston St. Closing Out he Stock All S37.SO Suits $23 Browns, Blues, Greens, Black On special sale Monday and Tuesday; 63 high grade tailored Suits for women and misses; elegantly finished throughout; a great variety of styles, including the new Japanese sleeve effect, skirts in plaited or gored styles ; a complete line of all the most wanted colors and fancy mixtures; regular values in this lot np to $37.50. All necessary alterations free. Wash Skirts Wash Dress Skirts in light and dark colors, checks, plaids, stripes and figures; made in good full styles; these sell in the regular way at $2.50 each, Monday and Tuesday aq this entire lot on sale, special. .. .P,' Boys' Waists H. & W." boys' Underwaists, made extra strong from best grade white drilling, taped OC Kntfnns- ht Xin oimlitv. AcFC " . " ' j i . - Underwear Men's new silk Summer Under wear, beautifully finished and the grade exclusive stores Q "7 ask $1.50 a garment for.. J Men's Hose Men 8 real lace Lisle Hose, in gray, tan, black and in fancy embroidery patterns, reg- 1 0 1 ular 25c grade, pair li2C Fine Swisses Fine Curtain Swisses and Scrims in colored figures, stripes and dots, also plain white; our entire 25c line 11, An jJa nt vflrd..... Men's Shirts Mount Hood Shirts for men ; stiff front style; sizes 16, I6V2, 17; best $1.00 quality; a Peat2Qr snap at, speciaj Silk Gloves On special sale Monday and Tues day, 1000 pairs silk Gloves in all colors, best 75c grade; A7 choice for 2 days at 72x90 Sheets 72x90 hemmed Sheets, extra heavy, with reinforced center, fine soft finish; best regu-e lar 65c values, special at'' Pillow Cases 42x36 Pillow Cases, splendid quality muslin and the same grade usually sold at 14c, Ifl, vai(, '1' ...... j - - - ------- $2.50 Silk Hosiery $1.63 Fancy Embroidered Designs The greatest bargain in silk Hosiery ever offered in this city. Women's pure silk Hosiery with double heel and toe, come in fancy embroidered patterns; standard $2.50 quality the world over; two days only. Tan Hosiery 500 pairs women's fine tan and brown Hosiery in all conceivable shades, lace boot, ailover lace and embroid-jc ered; regular 50c values LO White Hosiery Women's fine lace boot, ailover lace and embroidered white Hosiery, beau tiful new designs; our entire AH -65c line on special sale at, pair"- 50c Sleeveless Vests at 17c 'llouieneeaf Monday & Tuesday Genuine French Lisle Vests in black or white, low neck and sleeveless, with silk tape or lace yoke; vests that bring 50c at any store in this city ; remember, these will be on sale for two days only at this very low price. Union Suits Women's and misses' swiss ribbed Union Suits, knee length, lace trim med, with taped neck and arm- Op holes; best standard 45o qual. Wt Sleeveless Vests Fine French and Richelieu ribbed sleeveless Vests, taped neck and arms and very elastic; 100 dozen on sale Monday and Tuesday at the O low special price of, each Cambric Skirts Made extra full with deep knee flounce, several styles in lace or embroidery trimmed; (P 9C regular $2.50 values. .. .P1,C0 Lisle Gloves Elbow length French lisle Gloves in a complete line of all popular shades; best regular $1.25 CQ grade, special price, pair. V"1, A REQUEST The firm respectfully requests that all charge accounts be set tled at once. During this Great Closing Out Sale all sales are for cash and all sales are final. Mail orders wilTbe filled at advertised prices as long as quantities last. PARIS PATTERNS 10c SEAMS AILOWED Corner Third and Morrison Streets PARIS PATTERNS 10c SEAMS ALLOWED m SOute at Imlf l& to Tomorrow (Monday) morn ing, we will place on sale 50 of our regular superior grade suits at Vi reduction. Regular Special $78.00 Vals. $39-00 $68.00 Vak $34.00 $55.00 Vals. $27.50 $48.00 Vals. $24.00 $42.00 Vals. $21.00 All are excellently tailored, of good material and in a large variety of shades and fabrics. Regular Special $40.00 Vak $20.00 $38.00 Vak $19-00 $34.00 Vals. $17.00 $24.00 Vals. $12.00 $22.50 Vals. $11.25 ell artfjolometo Company The House of Tone 392 Washington Street