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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Nov. 8, 1908)
THE SVSDXT OREOOyiAX. PORTLASP. mraimm 8. 13uo. fit W ' I I I I II i II . Vl o. - BBS S S I I r III 1 1 4CS ii-r li I i r li vrvx. ir .m ptw- ITER the fatifruinK labors of Tas day th Indefatigable workers have I undergone a period of respite from entertaining-, which accounts for the lethargic week Just ended. The election at Secretary William H. Taft to the Pres idency has occasioned much rejoicing, those who were fortunate enough to neet the Secretary and Mrs. Taft on their recent visit, at the reception Riven in Ihelr honor by Mr. and Mrs. Theodore B. Wilcox, were most favorably Impressed. airs, i an is aainirBiiiy side as the next mistress of the White House, after her long residence In Wash ington, where her intellect and gracious manner have won her many friends. 8he Is not a faddist, nor has ahe the least trace of afTectatlon. She has linguistic tal ents, a keen sense of humor and a charming womanly dignity. Miss Hamel Dolph is again visiting Mrs. Elenor Martin, of San ranrisco. who is distinguished as a leader of the smartest California society. The San Francisco papers have had many pleasant things to say of Miss Dolph. who waa the motif for a round of entertaining when she went south before the great catastrophe to assist Mrs. Martin in the celebrated reception she gave for Alice Roosevelt and the Taft party on their return from the Philippines. Mrs. Martin has long since borne the cognomen of "Quen Elenor," In recognition of her social lead ership. Tills Kali Mrs. Martin Is also entertaining her son and daughter-ln-lnw, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Martin, of New York, tlie former being Misa Lily Oelrich. of New York and Newport fame. A theater party this past week waa given by Mrs. Klenor Martin for Miss Dolph and Mrs. Peter Martin, the other guests being Mr. and Mrs. Walter Martin, of Burlingame. Mr. and Mrs. Downey Har vey and Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Sprecklcs. Mr. and Mrs. George Goode and Miss France Lewis have returned from an In teresting seven months' trip abroad. Miss Helen Goode. the handsome daugh ter of Mrs. H. W. Goode, is again at the National Cathedral School at Mount St. .A I ban. Washington. D. C... wife re she Is receiving considerable social attention. Miss Goode was recently admired at a dancing party given at the White House, and has also had the distinction of re ceiving at a tea with Mrs. Charles W. Fairbanks, wife of the Vice-President, who. It will be remembered, visited with the Goodes during the 11 a and Clark Fair. Miss Goode Is to be one of a large house rarty in Pittsburg during the holi days with her room-mate at school. (tillde Hassan). America's greatest im pressionistic artist, is a guest of Mr. and Mrs. C E. S. Wood. Mr. Ilassam has recently returned from an Interest ing camping trip of some weeks' dura tion on the Blltaen River, In Harney County, which was taken In company with judge C. H. Carey and Mr. Wood, all three of whom have transferred to canuas the artistic scenery of that vicin ity. An exhibition of work done by Mr. Ilassam on this trip was opened at noon yesterday at the Art Museum, and nat urally attracted much attention, as It Is an opportunity not to be overlooked to view the work of one of America's repre sentative artists, whose paintings have been shown In all of the old-world gal Irrtes. Several Portlanders own examples of Mr. Hassam's work. Among them are Mrs. Helen Lid Corbett, Henry L. Cor bett. Mrs. C. H. Lewis. Mr. and Mrs. C. K. 3. Wood. Mr. and Mrs. I. X. Flelachner and Judge and Mrs. C. H. Carer. On a former visit Mr. Hassam painted a por trait of Mrs. David T. Honeynian. then Miss Nanny Wood. He also decorated the library of the Wood residence with a charming mural design, depicting a pas toral scene full of sunshine and warmth against an exquisite background of pastel bluish tints. On Thursday Mr. and Mrs. James Mcl. Wood entertained at their apartments with a dinner of ten covers In compliment to Mr. Hassam. Later the distinguished artist will spend a week at the charming country residence of Judge and Mrs. C H. Carey at Riverdale. The friends of Mrs. Belle Dalton. who Is now In Europe, will be Interested to hear that her health has greatly im proved, and that she is planning to sail for America next month. Mrs. Dalton left here with lier small son. Teddy, and her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Ger Trqer. Sr.. m few months ago. for an In definite trip abroad, during which time they planned to go in extensively for mo toring. Just prior to leaving Portland. Mrs. Palton was suffering from a cold, which Anally terminated with a severe Ill ness, which sadly marred her trip as she Y been constantly under the care of Eu ropean specialist. However, she la now j id rapidly recuperating while a guest of the Baroness von Heyking at her castle at Crossenan der Elster. in the Province of 9-aclisen. in Germany. The Buroness and Mrs. Dalton have been friends for some years, having traveled together In China. General and Mrs. Thomas M. Anderson have announced the engagement of their daughter. Elizabeth, to Charles Gauld. Miss Anderson will leave shortly for the East, where she will join her parents in Philadelphia, whither they were" called some months ago by the Illness and death of Mrs. Anderson's mother, and the wed ding will take place in January at the home of her grandmother In that city. Miss Anderson has many friends here, as for some years her father, as Colonel Anderson, was stationed at Vancouver Barracks. In the Interim they have trav eled abroad, and for a time lived at their country place on the Columbia River, adjoining that of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Biddle. Mr. Gauld is a brother of J. G. Gauld. En route East, Miss Anderson will visit her sister. Mrs. W. T. Patten, at Fort Leavenworth. . . Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Alvord will enter tain with bridge Wednesday evenina for their guest. Miss Grace Monroe, of Wash ington, D. C. who has made many friends since she came West by her gracious manner and a pretty Southern accent. Miss Monroe for some time lived In New Orleans, during the time that Mrs. War ren F. Houghton and Misses Effie and Claire Houghton made their home In that picturesque Southern city. Mrs. Alvord also entertained Informally at bridge last Tuesday In honor of the visitor. X wedding which came as a complete surprise was that of Miss Genevieve Mavs. the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pierce Mays, and William Franklin Dodd, of Boise, Idaho, which was quietly celebrated at St. Mark's Church Monday at 5 P. M. by Rev. John Simpson. The bride at one time attended St. Helen's Hall, though in latter years she has spent much time in California and at their Tygh Valley ranch, in Eastern Oregon. On her maternal side she Is related to the late Senator Nesmlth. The attendants were Miss Louise Carey and Wilson Mays, brother of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Dodd left the same evening for Boise, Idaho, where they will reside. Mrs. Alfred C. Sears, the widow of the late Judge A. C. Sars. who with her daughter. Miss Elizabeth. Is spending the Winter In the East, were called hurriedly to the bedside of Robert S'ars. who is 111 at West Point with typhoid fever. In addition to their successful Impres sario enterprises. Miss Lois Steers and Miss Wynn Coman have recently made another venture and opened in conjunc tion with their office In the Columbia building three adjoining rooms for an an tique shop, which is filled with charm ing examples of furniture dating hack to George II. In the collection is a dllapted pure colonial fireplace of immense proportions which belonged to the Cornelius Vander bilt residence, and some interesting ex amples of Kirk silver which is extremely o'd and adorned with worn coat-of-arms. This silver waa not made -by the one Vving Kirk who Is now 78 years of age, but by his father, which necessarily adds to its intrinsic value. Among the rare pieces of furniture are quaint sofas or divans of the empire period, dressing mirrors of the Constitution period, hand somely designed with gilt and mahogany frames, rush-seated chairs, with odd shell and fruit designs. Queen Anne highboys of old mahogany, among them being sev eral of walnut which are of an older vintage and a highboy of red walnut built in 1720. In addition to a variety of edd chests of Hepplenwhite and Sheraton examples ara-.Chlppendale sewing tables, with the drop-leaf, which were pur chased from the oldest Louisiana fam ilies. The collection also boasts of Dutch china In brilliant colors and much hand some Sheffield plate. Mrs. W. B. Ayer. who for some weeks has visited in New York City, is now with her mother at her old home, in Bangor. Me. Mr. Ayer will later go East for Mrs. Ayer, who will return for Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kerr were din ner hosts Thursday evening, entertaining for Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ladd Corbett. Miss Stella Mead, of New London, Conn., who invariably spends two or three months of the Fall season in PoTt land. has again arrived and has taken apartments at the Hotl Nortonla. In her honor Mrs. Robert Howard. Jr., and Miss Von Destinon gave a bridge party Friday afternoon at Mrs. Howard's res idence, on Northrup street. Those asked to meet Miss Mead were Miss Henrietta Failing. Miss May Failing, Mrs. William Mac.Master. Mrs. John Eben Young, Mrs. Howard Mather. Mrs. Arthur Minott, Mrs. J. Wesley Ladd, Mrs. Clarence Nichols, Mrs. L. Alien Lewis. Mrs. Theo dore B. Wilcox. Mrs. W. C. Alvord, Mm. C. F. Beebe, Mrs. William Mulr, Mrs. Frank Hart. Mrs. F. G. Wheeler, Mr. Frederick Sykes. Mrs. Percy Blyth, Mrs. James Canby, Mrs. Morton Insley, Miss May Montgomery. Mrs. C. E. Chenery. Mrs. Edward Cookingham, Mrs. J. C. Robinson. Mrs. Clarence Sewall and Mrs. Warren F. Houghton. Coming In later for tea. which was poured by Mrs. Clarence Nichols and Mrs. Houghton, were Mrsr. Henry Ladd Corbett. Mrs. Herbert Nich ols. Mrs. Patterson Effinger, Miss Jewell and Mrs. Frank Warren, Sr. Mrs. Robert Wilson. Miss Virginia Wil son and Miss Clementine Wilson are still visiting in Southern Oregon. In compliment to Miss Lisa Wood, afte.' her long absence abroad. Mr. Thomas Si-ott Brooke gave a theater party Mon day evening at the Orpheum, followed by a supper at the Hotel Portland. Mr. Brooke's guests were Mrs. and Mrs. Thomas Kerr, Miss Judith Minor, of Se attle: Miss Frances Wilson, Miss Joseph ine Smith, Miss Margaret Walter. Mr. Andrew Kerr, Hawley Hoffman, Harold Wells and Maxwell Wood. A large reception on Wednesday was given by Mrs. J. W. Cook at their new Portland Heights residence, at which t'.ir.c Miss Cornelia Cook was forma'.ly ptesented. Assisting In receiving vera Mrs. George Maxwell, Mrs. Miller,, of Sa lem, and Mrs. Vincent Cook.- Serving In the dining-room were Mrs. A. A. Morri son, Mrs. Curtis Strong. Mrs. George Tay lor and Mrs. Joseph N. Teal. Assisting In serving were Miss Genevieve Thomp son. Miss Olive Failing. Miss Dorothy Morrison, Miss Lindley Morton, Miss Har riet Kinney and Miss Leslie Smith. Punch was served by Mrs. A. L. Maxwell. The debutante received In a girlish frock o white chiffon, built on the directoiro lines, and she carried Parma violets. Mrs. Samuel Kerr will give a luncheon, followed by bridge, on Tuesday, Novem ber 17, for Miss Effie Houghton. Mrs. Wells Gilbert will give a lunch eon on Thursday for the much-feted bride, Mrs. Harry Sladen. Mr. and Mrs. Harry McCraken are receiving congratulations over the ar rival of a daughter, who Is the first granddaughter In the Henry McCraken family. Mr. and Mrs. Harry McCraken have Just moved Into their new home on Willamette Heights. The Initial party of the Fortnightly Club took place Monday and proved so successful that a series of 12 or more parties are planned for the Winter to be given every alternate Monday eve ning at Murlark Hall. The member ship Is to be' limited to 60 couples, and the affairs are to be more or less of an informal nature, though exceptions will be the Christmas dance and that on Washington birthday. Mrs. Frank Ransom and Mrs. Newell Barnard were the originators of the club. On Tuesday Mrs. I. D. Peters and her two daughters-in-law, Mrs. John Pe- E. irry tin 111 icrs Klia mi o. - large reception at the former's resi dence on Twenty-fifth and Kearney streets, which was preceded by several tables of bridge. Playing were Mrs. W. A. MacRae, Mrs. Otis Wight. Mrs. Frederick Sykes. Mrs. J. C. Robinson, . l- l- t wia urR m n l nn r of Lon don; Mrs. Ben reusiaaier, i. . i xj T.vnlov Mrs. Ha curt), in i a. 1 ' . twi- Tncltpr. Mrs. Benjam Gadsby, Mrs. William Knight. Mrs. Russell Sewall. Mrs. Ralph Hoyt, Mrs. William Northrup. Mrs. Gustave Bruere, Mrs. Fred Pendleton, Miss Helen Van Schuyver, Mrs. George W. Brown, Mrs. Payne. Miss Von Bolton, Mrs. J. W. Hill. Mrs. Frank Nau. Mrs. Herbert Holman, Mrs. Gray. Tea was poured by Mrs. Russell Sewall and Mrs. Herbert Colton. The Portland Alumni will send out cards this coming week tor ineir a nual Thanksgiving dance, which w be given at the Masonic lenipie. ' Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Mayer are enter taining their daughter, Mrs. M. Blum, of San Francisco. On Friday afternoon Mrs. George Peters gave a tea at her Irvington bungalow at which time she was as sisted by Mrs. George Peters and her two sisters, Mrs. Ray Matson and Mrs. Ross Plummer. Serving In the dining-room were Mrs. Henry Frank. Mrs. Arthur Barendnck. Mrs. Clinton Shorno. Mrs. Norman Paterson and Mr. Horace Mecklln. Presiding at the punch bowl were Mrs. Herbert Dunbar and Miss Florence Walrath. On Thursday at 8:30 A. M. Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Fleischner and Miss Flora Flelschner started on their European trip. In 'spite of the- early hour a great many of their friends were at the depot to bid them bon voyage, and they were literally deluged with flew ers. Accompanying them East was Mrs. Oscar Meyer, of New York, who has visited this Summer with her sis ter, Mrs. Solomon Hirsch, and her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Mayer. The subscription dances which were so popular last season are to be again reorganized this Winter by Miss Claire Houghton. Mr. Antolne G. Labbe and Mr. Hawley Hoffman, Invitations for which will be out shortly. The pat ronesses will be Mrs. David T. Honey man. Mrs. J. Wesley Ladd, Mrs. John K. Kollock and Mrs. William II. War rens. Mrs. Theodore Wygant again enter tained informally on Friday with bridge. Mrs. Louis Gerllnger, Jr.. of Dallas, has spent the past fortnight visiting in Omaha and Minneapolis. Mr. Ger llnger will later meet her in Chicago, and together they leave for New York to meet Mr. and Mrs. Louis Gerllnger, Sr., and Mrs. Belle Dalton upon their return from Europe. Dr. and Mrs. J. F. Dickson left the early part of the week for California where they will spend two months with friends in San Francisco and Santa Barbara. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Bauer are now oc cupying their new Hoyt-street residence, which boasts of an exceptionally largi and attractive music-room. . ! Little Miss Jane Honeyman, the daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter B. Honey man, celebrated her second anniversary with a party Wednesday afternoon, to which were bidden 15 small tots. A number of theater parties are planned prior to the concert to be given Thanks giving eve at the Heilig by Maud Pow ell, the viollnlste, who will be assisted by Anne Ford, the English pianiste, and My Winkle, celloist, who is a Russian sirl still In her teens. ' . A new dancing club has been organ ised by Miss Ruth Honeyman, which Is to be called the Mardi (Tuesday) Club. Mrs. Richard Bates has returned from a several months' visit in the East and South with her two sons, Paul Bates, who is at Annapolis, and Richard M. Bates, of the University of Pennsylvania. Miss Marlbel Seymour entertained with a dinner last week in honor of Dustin Farnum, the well-known actor. ' Mrs. Gustave Bruere gave a recepMcn on Thursday of last week. A bridge party of 25 tables was given yesterday afternoon in the drawing-rooms of the Hotel Portland by Mrs. Ella Eise'.i bach, Mrs. Julius Levy and Miss Mabel beck in honor of a recent bride, Mrs. Harry Beck, who was Miss Flora LUbes, of San Francisco. Miss Mabel Shea, who has been travel ing through California the last four months, is now attending Marlborough Finishing School, where she will be th coming year. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Treat Piatt enter- SoUWoO 1879 351 Washington Street Not Purchased Especially for a Sale A. Particularly Special Value in .Imported Satin or Chiffon Broadcloth Opera Coats , Worth to SI 00 $44 This assortment of evening coats and capes is of entire ly new ideas and adaptations of the leading Parisian mod istes. Some of the models are Americanized and im proved upon by Mr. J. C. Stratton, of New York. All the new shades are embraced in this assortment, as well as some in black. FUR NOVELTIES . .': Our special offerings for this week are equally as attractive in style, originality, quality and price. When you p'urchase Purs of any kind at 7SVV . mis store, tney are oui in we "tatru jiiu uuur i?H -tA "iv, p .: inar stereotyped or old, but always a little in ad- vance or similar orrermgs eisewueie. me illus tration shows a CARACUL SEMI-FITTING CO AT,, made in various lengths, priced at 85, $100, 115 and $125.00 In Russian Pony, a handsome, black, glossy Fur , $125.00 With Black Lynx Collar, according to length Priced $135.00, $150.00, $175.00 Black Lynx Stoles $35.00 to $100.00 Black Lynx Muffs, square or rug, to match According to quality $35.00 to $50,00 Mink Neckpieces $30.00 to $100.00 Mink Muff to match, according to size and qual ity ...$30.0O to $100.00 l CJHTCl fi All. H. LIEBES & CO. 288 Morrison St. JOHN P. PLAGEMANN . MANAGER CORBETT RTIII.niNG Hand.ome Illustrated Catalogue Upon Reque.t Sent Fr of Charge to Any Addre. ORIENTAL Representing the highest skill of the swarthy, turbaned Asian weavers, gathered from all parts of the Orient-Persia. Caucasia, Turkestan" and the Turkish Empire are now offered at re markably low prices that will puzzle the trade. Our collection of Rugs, which our experience and our standing in the rug trade enable us to procure from time to time, has been conceded to be the very best in this whole Northwest. It is unnecessary to dwell upon the description of the same,as you must see it to appreciate its value. But we call your attention to this special sale, which will continue from week to week until our stock is sufficiently reduced. OUR REASON Mr. George Atiyeh, who has been traveling in the Orient for the last six months, gathering ruo-s and visiting the greatest markets in that country has made many enormous purchases, ' and his instructions were to sell, sell, sell, at special prices, in order to make room and raise enough cash, which will bring better profits by purchasing while he is there. Our store is crowded with rugs, choice, real Oriental Rugs, with several shipments arriving every week, and and now we invite you and cordially ask you to pay us a visit and see for yourself the finest collection of Persian Rugs in the whoie Northwest. Wholesale and Retail 394 Washington, Cor. Tenth G.P. Rummelin & Sons " IS. A "'Ml Established 1870. 126 Second Street Bet. Washington and Alder Sts. We are Showing New Creations in Ermine Neckwear and Muff White Tox Scarfs and Muffs. Black Lynx Stoles and Muffs. Alaska Mink Neckwear and Muffs. Fur Coats in all the fashionaWe furs. Fur Rugs and Robes Send for Catalogue. Store Open Saturday Evenings. . - We can safely say to the ladies of Portland that for the length of time we have been established, our fashionable Ladies' Tailoring Es tablishment has made an enviable reputation. AVe are located on the corner of Washington and Park streets, above the Royal Baker?. Our fit and workmanship is seldom equalled and never excelled on the Coast, and the prices are right. Some of the most particular ladies of Portland are our reference. HEIMAN & TORNEK, Phone Main 8053. 362 Washington Street, Corner Park. THE BEST ENGRAVED AND PRINTED W. G. SMITH & CO. Washington Buil, dingFourth and Washington 34lW4Stfa Cor 7 'ft. Smart Kid Gloves 9jc pair to U.OO pair. Every pair fitted. Expert fitters, STYLISH NECKWEAR AND RUCHINGS Embroidered Collars, S5c t and up. . Lace and embroidered Tabs and Bows. 33e and up. Lace Stocks 35c each. Ruffs and Boas . 1.05 each to 35.00 each. M. L. GDMBERT RELIABLE FURRIER 334 WASHINGTON STREET FURS Our showing1 of popular-pricft Fur Garments, as well as the more expensive ones afford you a splendid selection at a saving of 25 per cent. FURS REMODELED And repaired at the most reason able prices ever asked In this city. p MitauuhuuiUHtMuuuuuuuiimiii TiiniiTniiiinniTTinmmTnmiiiniTmn1!! ll AND CALLING CARDS ROSHTOH'S Buchanan B Wash. 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