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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (May 24, 1908)
THE SUNDAY OREGOXIAX, PORTLAND, MAT 24, 1908. Krr (Miss Laura Dunne). MIs Ethel Shea, Miss Anne Dltchburn. Mrs. David Jordan, Mrs. Bert Irwin, Miss Mathiide Howe. Miss Lou King, Miss Myrtle Schaffer and Miss Grace Dalrrmple. On Thursday evening Dr. and Mrs. Gus tav Bruere grave a dinner for Miss Brigrham. and her nance. Additional s;iir3ts were Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Brigr ham. MIfs Irene Higgins, Miss Grace Dalryinple, Gilbert Durham and Mr. Roseback of Kansas City. Mrs. John H. Scott and daughter Miss Marion, left on Saturday for Oak Park, a suburb of Chicago, where they will visit for a month with Mrs. Scott's parents. Dr. and Mrs. W. B. McChes ncy. A pleasant surprise was the marriage yesterday at noon of Miss Mabel Fouch, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. "W. O. Fouch, to Clarence Reed Davis, of Chi cago, at the residence of her parents, 651 East Taylor street. Miss Fouch returned home on Tuesday from a year's visit in the East, where she was enter . tained extensively. She also devoted much time while In New York and Chi cago to art,' In which she shows much talent. A pretty dinner dance of last week had as its hosts Mr. and Mrs. Gay Ixm bard, who entertained for Miss Dor othy Kinney, of Salt Lake. Present were Dr. and Mrs. George Marshall, Mrs. Frank Freeman, Mrs. James BRIDE-ELECT WHOSE WED-IJ1-VG TAKES PLACE IN Jl-Mi I J i f, .Tv -&tz f. - i U" , f " llillKllll Miss Katherine Lyons. Mr. and Mrs. James Lyons have recently announced the en gagement of their attractive daughter. Miss Katherine Lyons, to Mr. Louis W. Coman, the wedding to take place June 10. Dougherty, Chester G. Murphy, Morris Whitehouse, 1 Joseph Meuhe and Jordan Zan. A luncheon of over 260 covers was given Friday at St. Mark's parish , house. It being the annual meeting o the Women's Auxiliary. Among the Kuests weer many of the distinguished members of the visiting clergy. Inter esting speeches were made during and after the luncheon by Bishop Funsten. of Boise; Bishop Spalding, of Salt Lake; Bishop Robinson, of Nevada; Bishop Foadding. of Oregon; Bishop Paddock, of Eastern Oregon, and Rev." Dr. Lloyd, of New York, who Is the secretary of the General Board of Missions. Re ceiving with the president of the aux iliary, Mrs. Charles Scaddlngr, was Mrs. John E. Simpson, wife of Rev. John Simpson, rector of St. Mark's. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Finch, of Salt Lake, have arrived to spend the Sum mer in Portland. Mrs. Finch was for merly Miss Nina Lane, the eldest daughter of Mayor and Mrs. Harry Lane. Mr. and Mrs. R. A'. Lelter are re ceiving" the congratulations of fheir many friends over the birth of a baby ETlrL who will be christened Ruth. . . Mrs. Mlna Crollus Gleason, on Wed nesday entertained with a' luncheon, followed by bridge, at her apartments it Elton Court. In honor of Mrs. Edgar Peoples and Mrs. Edwin Sucor, of Alaska. Present were Urs. E. J. 'Ward, Mrs. Calvin White, Mrs. H. G. Beck wlth. Mrs. Paul Custer, Mrs. L. A. Fchurman, Mrs. Kent, Miss Lonlse Kent. Mrs. A. E. von Rhein, Miss Mary Frates, Mrs. J. Cllne, Mrs. Yates, Mrs. Daniel Webster and Mrs. James Austin Gleason. Mr. and1 Mrs. Alvord Llndsey Ulechynden. of Shanghai, China, who are on their wedding Journey, arrived In Portland last week and are gruests of Mrs. A. B. Cox. Mrs. Blechynden was formerly Miss Clara' Louise Marye. Earle E. Grant returned last week to spend the Summer vacation, after having completed his sophomore year at the University of California. The annual meeting of the Society of Graduates of 8t. Helen's Hall was held lit the hall on Saturday, May 16. open ing at 11 A. M. with a service read by Bishop Scaddlng. Prior to the serving of luncheon an informal reception was held by the faculty and this year's graduates. After luncheon Miss C. S. Jackson. Mrs. Willinm Mackenzie and Miss Katherine Arnold spoke Interest ingly of their school, "As It Was and As It Is." Later a musical programme was given by Miss Margaret Boot. Miss Alleen Weber, Miss Gwendolyn Lloyd and Miss Ramsdell. and In addition the seniors gave enthusiastic school songs. Many of the nlumnae were present, including- out-of-town girls. Mrs. Edward Carpenter Mears has been extremely 111 at her Everett-street residence. At the Baby Home tea to be given next Thursday. Mis. Roscoe Rush Gllt ner and Mrs. E. M. Bergen will pour tea. assisted by the Misses Ruth Ster ling. Hazel Tichner. Nellie Hemenway. 1ena Simpson. Mildred Vail, Elerror Rothermel. Lois Scott, Verne Bergen and Leotl Deaver. The candy table will be In charge of Miss Ma Ida Hart, as sisted by Misses Milla Wesslnger, Co lotta Parker. Use Koehler and Ruth Church. The St. Helen's Hall gymnasium was taxed to its capacity last evening when the members of Miss Custer's oratory class presented "The Chaperon," com posed of an all-girl cast. On Monday afternoon Miss Ella Ptephens entertained with seven tables of bridge. Her honor guests were Mrs George F. Russell, Mrs. Lewis Russell and Mrs. S. R. Johnstone, who leave within the next month for Europe, and for Mrs. Ieroy W. Parker, who has lust returned home from abroad and several months' visit In the East. Miss Carson and Miss Katherine Sltton assisted Miss Stephens in serving. a Thirty-six of the Hobart -Curtis guests last Saturday evening were hosts to Judge '. B. Wolverton and Mrs. H. C. Eckpn-berg-er, whose birthdays fr.ll on the same day. The affair was a complete surprise. and took the form ol a dinner, one-naii oi the entire third flcor being arranged with tete-a-tete tables. Felicitous speeches were made, and the honor guests were showered with all manner of humorous presents, accompanied by appropriate verses, or jingles. Collectively, a present of a miniature bungalow and lot, with grass, flowers and trees, was presented with a drawn deed from the Hobart Curtls Association. Mrs. R. R. Hogue on Wednesday after noon asked about 50 to hear her W-year-old daughter, Jane, who for her age is a brilliant planlste, a pupil of Mrs. Emma B. Carroll. Her work is characterized by style, dignity and finish, showing brilliant technique and execution. Worthy of men tion is her wonderful singing tone. Mrs. T. W. B. London on Friday after noon was the hostess at six tables of bridge in compliment to Miss Latta, of Dumbarton, Scotland, who Is a guest of her brother, John Latta. The prize-win ners were Mrs. W. B. Ayer, Mrs. John Latta, Mrs. Gordon Voorhees, Mrs. George F. Russell. Miss Latta and Miss Lizzie Myrick. Again on Tuesday even ing of last week Mrs. T. W. B. London entertained with bridge, prize-winners on this occasion being Mrs. Alma D. Katz and G. G. Gammons. I On Tuesday Miss Myrtle SchafTer enter tained at bridge for Miss Grace NichoUon and Miss Helen Brigham. popular pros pective brides. Dogwood. Scotch broom, Jacqueminot roses and hanging baskets of pink sweet peas were the decorations for the drawing - room. Prizes were French belt-pins, and the hostess' little nephew, Grennell Green, attired as a Cu pid, admitted the guests. Present were: Miss Grace Dalrymple, Mrs. Ben Gadsby, Miss Anne Ditchburn, Mrs. Henry Frank, Mrs. George Petera. Miss Eleanor Rother mel, Miss Ethel Wcntworth, Miss Mamie Dunne. Mrs. William Harold Staiger, Miss Lou King. Miss Irene Higgins, Miss Alleen Davis, Miss Sophie Beck, Miss Maud Howell, Miss Mateel Howe, Mrs. David Jordan. Miss Margaret Boot, Miss Mary Gray, Miss Jeanie Gray, Mrs. F. H. V. Andrews, Mrs. George Hazen; Mrs. William J. Warren and Mrs. Hazel Green. Miss Marion Jackson has left for Seat tle," where she will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lewis (Miss Laura Jordan). Lewis A. McArthur, who graduated this month from the University of California, has returned home. Mrs. Harriet K. Mc Arthur, who attended the graduation of her son, also visited while there Mrs. A. L. Geary, who formerly resided here. Mr. and Mrs. FX B. Lytle left Wednes day in their private car for a trip Bast. Dr. A. B. Rockcy went with them as their guest. ' Dr. and Mrs. R. C. Walker have left for San Francisco and Los Angeles. The Rose Carnival Concert on the even ing of Monday, June 1. at the new Ma sonic Temple, corner West Park and Yam hill streets, promises to be a great mu sical treat. Henry T. Hamlin, the noted basso, will sing, as will Mrs. Kofoed. dramatic soprano, and Miss Harriet John son, contralto. There is to be a trio of chamber music by Miss Cahill, violinist; Mr. Kaps, cellist, and Mrs. Thomas, pl anlste, and the programme will be one of unusual interest. The musicale will be followed by a rose cotillion. One of the prettiest children's parties of the year was given on Friday evening at Murlark Hall by Mr. and Mrs. Warren B. Thomas for their daughter. Miss Jeanette. There were between 60 and TO guests, and the scene at its height was artistic, with the dainty frocks of the girls carrying the favors of the cotillion. Palms and ferns interspersed with incan descent lights were the decorations. ' Mrs. J. A. Brown and Miss ' Fannie Brown have grone to Seattle to see the fleet, as have Mrs. R. R. Hoge and Miss Sansbury. t www Mrs. (Blanch Irbe Kofoed, the dra matic soprano, is spending a week in Seattle as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Henry T. Hanlon. While there Mrs. Ko foed will attend the fleet ball, and is to bo the guest of honor in a yachting party given by B. Palmer Bremmer, who brings his steam yacht from Vancouver. B. C. for the festivities. A pretty Informal tea was given yes terday afternoon by Miss Frances Wil son for Miss Ruth Dannenhower, of New York, who arrived on Thursday. Tea was poured by Mrs. S. B. Llnthlcum. Great enthusiasm was shown on Tues day evening at the opening of the first annual exhibition of the Arts and Crafts Society, which was held at the Art Mu seum on Fifth and Taylor streets. The display of local handicraft work, as well as that of Eastern contributors, is both Interesting and creditable. John Nelson Wisner, who conducted the Arts and Crafts School last Winter, in one of the buildings of the Lewis and Clark Expo sition grounds, has possibly the largest collection. Notably artistic and original are his beautiful bowls of various met- tals. which nothing from the Eastern craft shops surpass In beauty of design or execution. Miss Mildred Watkins. of. Cleveland. who taught the art school here last Sum mer, has sent from Ohio a collection of Persian boxes, silver and torquolse mat rix compotes, bracelets, rings, silver ware, necklaces and Jeweled pendants. Of the Eastern workers, none attracted more attention than the articles that came from Marblehead. the walnut and metal inlay by Arthur J. Hennessey, and the silver articles sent by Seth Elk and Arthur Stone, of Boston. The Raffia Club has a collection of baskets, showing the original method of the workers who endeavored to do all of their own coloring, and, as far as pos sible, to use native materials. Among those contributing wood carving are Mrs. Edward Cookmgham, Miss Belle Ains worth. James Forden, R. C. Geer. G. A Walker and C. W. Johnson. Among the varied collection are a por ringer, executed and lent by Miss Kath leen Bums, a belt pin by Lavella Huma son, a brass bowl, by C. E. 8. Wood, an attractive Mazuzah case and scroll and a silver bowl by Miss Clementine Hirsch, artistic Jewel work by Miss Marion Og den. original .work In copper and silver by Miss Roma McKnlght. clever stencil work of Miss Winella Knight, hall seat and bellows executed by Miss Belle A ins worth, and basket work by Mrs. E. B. Coman, Mrs. E. A. Lighten, Mrs. L. M. Taylor. Mrs. and Miss Brookings. Mrs. Ella Brown. Mrs. A. H. Brown, and Mrs. Alia F. Tyler. Particularly artistic is a piece of illu minated text on parchment, the work of George F. Hoi man. which is faithfully carried out and is a difficult piece of workmanship. The loan exhibition, shown In the in ner gallery, contains many fine antiques. Mrs. W. B. Ayer has contributed an old Florentine leather screen mounting by Yandell, of New York, of particularly lustrous and charming color. Some hand somely bound books have been loaned by C. E. S. Wood. Beautiful Venetian things are the property of Edgar M- Lazarus. Including trousseau boxes. Jewelry boxes, a Florentine ecclesiastical chain and an Italian bronze knocker. The local craftsmen are Mrs. James, Mcl. Wood. Mrs. O. A. Lyman. Mrs. M. A. M. Ashley. Miss Beulah Nichols. Gra ham Bukehart, B, C. Geer, Miss Louise Can'. Miss Helen Eastham. Miss Kath leen Burns, Miss Lavllla Humason, Miss Margery Hoffman. Miss Marjorie Noble, Miss Helen Harmon, Miss Clementine Hirsch. Miss Evelyn Rigler, Mrs. Lee Hoffman and H. F. Went. Among; the contributors to the loan col lection are Mrs. Lee Hoffman, Mrs. M. A. M. Ashley. Mrs. R. B. Lamson. Mrs. D. P. Thompson, Mrs. Charles E. Curry. Mrs. J. Wesley Ladd, Mrs. T. B. Wilcox. W. B. Ayer, Mrs. W. S. Ladd, Mrs. John Latta. Mrs. Edward Ehrman. Mrs. J. K. Gamble, Mrs. H. C. Wort man. Mrs. E. F. Tucker, Mrs. Charles F. Beebe. Mrs. W. B. Ayer, Mrs. C. E. S. Wood. Mrs. Edwin Caswell, Miss Kathleen Burns, Miss Mary Frances Isora. Miss Clemen tine Hirsch, Miss Mai Hirsch, Dr. Jenny Collin. Mrs. Henry F. Jones. Mrs. Holt Wilson and Mrs. Herbert Nichols. NANCY LEE. EVENTS OF THE WEEK. i To the A. B. C. girls of Albany falls the distinction of having- given the most elaborate and successful social event given here for years. This was manifested on Friday night. May 15, when they gave their May dance at the skating rink, which has been con verted Into an ideal place for dancing since the skating season closed. Music was furnished by McElroy's orchestra, of Salem. Never in Albany at any similar function has the beauty and elaborateness of the decorations been so notable, and no expense was spared to make the dance the success that It was. Along- the sides of the spacious hall and overhead heavy green fir boughs transformed the scene Into a bower, while adding to the charming effect produced was the ar rangement of yellow poppies in brass Jardinieres about the hall. In the cen ter of the room pendant from the ceil- ENGAGEMEjVT OP PEJiDLE TON GIRL IS ANNOUNCED, r 1 l I " i ' " ' I " liiiililpiail iilfeillllil I - v.'jjf ; v X -f-yr w ' . .. V Mls Ethel Mertoa Hays. The ' engagement of Miss Ethel Merton Hays, daughter of Mrs. James R. Hays and Mr. Francis WIHard Bond, of Pen dleton. Or., was recently an nounced at a reception given at the home of Miss Hays' sister, Mrs. Charles H. Levis. Miss Hays belongs to a well-known Oregon pioneer family who originally took up a donation land claim near Oregon City, and Is popular in the younger set, where she has many friends. LARGEST AND LEADING FUR MANUFACTURERS OF THE WEST. EXCLUSIVE OUTFITTERS FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN. Cor. 4th and Morrison Sts. SUPERB SUMMER STYLES Our initial showing of Summer apparel in Lingerie Dresses, of soft batiste, Persian lawn and mull, trimmed with dainty design effects, in combinations of laces, in white, pink and blue color tints. They are truly wonderful crea tions. Each one seems more beautiful than the other, and they cost no more than the usual offerings you will see, but there is an additional joy that comes of being perfectly attired in the SILVERFIELD way, which no one except those .who have experienced it can ever, estimate. $15, $25, $27.50, and up to $40.00 SEE OUR CORNER WINDOW DISPLAY k5- New Tailored Linen Suits There is not a smart model that cannot be found among this great gathering of Linen Suits. The benefit to be derived from so large and varied an assort ment is that you will be able to find a suit in which you will feel as if the designer thought of you alone. The strictly tailored suits are to found here in abundance, also those on tailored lines embroidered in self color that are simple but less severe, and the beautiful lace-trimmed models for dress occa sions. Both the skirts and coats show many distinctive new styles. They come in many odd shades that are quite uncommon, as well as in white, pink, light blue, Copenhagen, rose, tan and brown $10.00 to $40.00 NEW ARRIVAL OF NATURAL COLOR RAJAH SUITS Strictly Tailored ins was a basket of Oregon's famous red -roses. Punch was served from- one corner of the hall, and another corner was occupied by the handsomely gowned patronesses, who are repre sentative ladies of the city, and in cluded Mmes. E. W. Tandon, D. O. Woodworth, E. A. Wallace. William Fortmiller, J. C. Hammel, George Simp son, William Pfeiffer, J. K. Haieht and W. B. Stevens. Promptly at 9 o'clock the grand march was led by the president of the A. B. C's. Miss Vest Wallace, and Mr. Wayne Stuart, of Portland, followed by Miss Welch, vice-president, and Mr. Chester Cox of Salem. Miss Wallace wore a charming gown of pale yellow crepe de chine, made empire, and Miss Welch appeared in a creation of white net over taffeta. There were many other handsome gowns in - evidence, and altogether the affair reflected much credit upon the girls who by their untiring efforts made it a success. About 100 couples were present, many out-of-town guests . being among the number. ? The Tuesday Afternoon Club met at the home of Mrs. A. A. Bailey with Mrs. Bailey and Mrs. Crofton'as host- NEW PARASOLS Another arrival of Spring Parasols, more beautiful than ever shown; in linen,' silk and pongee, both plain and embroide red, and Dresden borders. Most comprehensive of the sea son, which includes many exclusive novelties. Prices from... $1.50 to $15.00 TAN HOSIERY The neatest patterns in women's tan Stockings brought to Amer ica this season may he found here. Several new lots are ready. Tan-colored plain Hosiery in assorted shades, 35 and 50 i Tau-colored lace lisle Hosiery, in boot and allover patterns, the pair oOtf and 75 Children's tan-colored plain mercerized silk Stockings, at, the pair 25 and 350 MOTHERS We are showing a beautiful line of Wash Dresses for the little ones, in shepherd plaids, lawns, cambrics, fancy checked ginghams and percales, including all the latest ' new French suits, Buster Brown effects and sailor suits. Prices are exceedingly low, ranging from 75 to $8.00 A splendid line of Spring Hats and Bonnets for the babies, from 25 upward . THIRD FLOOR FURS REMODELED REPAIRED STORED Ours, the largest and best-equipped Fur Factory on the Coast, enables us to repair and remodel fur garments How better and at smaller cost to you than at any other time. Latest styles for next season are being shown. We also pay the very highest prices for Haw Furs and save you the middleman's profit, as we are manufacturers. Send them in. eases. Roll call was responded to by impressions' received from the year's study. Miss Packard, of Los Angeles, was then introduced and guided lier listeners on a most delightful ramble throught the beautiful lake district of England, visiting the homes of Cole ridge, Wordsworth, Southey and others, lingering on the shores of the placid waters where the sweet echos of their songs seem yet to be heard. Many personal experiences were re lated, giving a distinctive charm to the occasion. Miss Robeson caused much merriment and received well merited applause for her clever rela tion of "Sally Annie Experience." A vocal solo, "Little Boy Blue" was given by Mrs. Marry Vorse, who kindly re sponded to an encore with "My First Love." Mrs. Vorse possesses a clear, beautifully modulated voice, to which it is a delight to listen. A finely ex ecuted piano solo by Mies Grace Von Groenewald completed the programme. Refreshments were served by the hostesses.- assisted by theirruest,- Mrs. F. E. Reed. At the close of a delight ful afternoon, ending a delightful year, the Tuesday Afternoon Club adjourned, to meet the first Tuesday in October. On Thursday the Shiloh Circle of the G. A. R. met for a housewarming of the new residence of Mr. and -Mrs. W. H. Heald at Gray's Crossing, on the Mount Scott electric road. Patriotic and in strumental music, along with the formal adoption, by the circle, of two beautiful little girls, Carolyne- Leona Golden and Dorothy - Ruth Purdin, both grand daughters of veterans of the Civil War, were features of interest. Those present were: Dr. and Mrs. Cline, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Powers, Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Ingles, Mrs. H. F. Works, Mrs. C Gregory, Mrs. General Richard Rowett. of Illinois: Mrs. M. Cox, Mrs. N. J. Wardlaw, Mrs. 8. M. Zehrung, Mrs. Rose Purdin, Mrs. T. H. Hunt, Mrs. J. T. Baker, Mrs. J. Crane, Mrs. W. H. Lyon, Mrs. M. J. Gray,. Mrs. Harriet Stephens. Mrs. O. R. Wise. Mrs. Louise Blessing, Mrs. Stanford Harris, John Hembree, Joseph Heald, Misses Catharine and Gertrude Hembree. The affair was con cluded by luncheon. - The Allen Preparatory School gave Its annual dance Friday, May IB, at Mur lark Hall. The cardroom and refreshment-room were very prettily decorated with school pennants and ferns. The grand march was the feature of the evening. About 350 guests were present and the affair was in every respect a great success. The patronesses were: Mrs. G. W. Allen. Mrs. G. W. Bates. Mrs. E. M. Bergen, Mrs. G. C. Burton, Mrs. A. El Butterfleld. Mrs. W. D. Clarke, Mrs W. D. Deaver. Mrs. H. Hausman, Miss Helen A. Wilson, Mrs. F. B. Holbrook, Mrs. C. T. Kamm, Mrs. J: B. Laber. Mrs. J. E. Learned, Mrs. G. H. Thomas, Mrs. Donald MacRae. . . . The members of the New York State Society of Oregon, greatly enjoyed the Concluded on Page 5. A Skin of Beauty is a Joy Forever TXL T. FELIX GOCRAUD'S ORIENTAL CREAM OR MAGICAL BEAUTIFIER at & S K2 Kemoret Tan. 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One of those rare and peculiar turns of business affairs placed this enor mous collection of PERSIAN RUGS in our hands, and we are able to offer the greatest values in Oriental Rugs that this or any other city ever wit nessed, as we have secured this enormous collection at an almost phenome nal price reduction, which enables us to put them on sale at prices that will average from 25 to 50 Per Gent Less Than the usual market values. It is well known that Oriental Rugs, like works of - art and precious stones, must be selected with care and by experi enced buyers, and we wish to assure our patrons and the public that every rug in this gigantic collection has been gone over and examined as to its genuineness and merit. ATII 394 WASHINGTON STREET, G0R. TENTH Largest Importers and Exclusive Dealers in Oriental Rugs in Northwest.