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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 13, 1908)
TUB SUNDAY OREGONIAX, PORTLAND, DECEMBER 1903 sisted by Miss Susan Plowden Stott. Miss Inez Barrett and Miss Frances Morden also assisted. The musical programme was one. of excellence, given by Mrs. May Dear borne Schwab, Mrs. J. Ernest Laidlaw, Miss Ethel Shea,vMlss Irene Flynn, Mrs. Cushlng and Mr. Goodrich. Webber's orchestra played. Each guest, on en tering, deposited a bag of coins cor responding with her age on the table In charge of Mrs. J. Costello, and a goodly sum was realized for furnishing the Old Folks' Home at Sunnyside. Portland Agents for Warner's Rustproof Corsets. c Allen 8 McDonnell Portland Agents for Thomson's Glove-fitting Corsets. THIRD AND MORRISON STREETS X Miss Genevieve Thompson was hostess Great Sacrifice Sale lamole Suits, Goats 13, ft . .. M ""f" , Skirts MMGSWfTJ4S H J? XwoD Nv . MI5S DA VxJ ELEANOR. v., I CtZS : BARKER., rvTCdC "S A---Str THB pant wk in society has been charmcterixed by several small events, but the large affairs were not so numerous, consisting only of Mrs. Charles Francis Adams' tea, the McPherson-Kina; weddins; and the dancing party at Trinity Parish House. The appearance here of the won derful diva, Madame Nordlca. was the signal for several small suppers, and at the concert many handsome frowns were worn. Next week the Assembly Ball is of first Importance, and then very little of extra prominence is promised until after the holidays. The largest affair of the week socially was the reception and tea given by Mrs. Charles Francis Adams at her beautiful home on Flanders street. Over 300 guests enjoyed Mrs. Adams' hospitality. The dec orations were strikingly beautiful. In the drawing-room the color scheme was yellow, with masses of chrysanthemums and greens for a background; In the library old English holly was used effect ively and the dinlng-roora was artistic with red carnations and American Beauty roses and greens. The candelabra shades and sconces, as well as the lights, all carried, out the harmonious color blend ing. Hall's orchestra played during the afternoon. Receiving with the hostess was Mrs. Iewls A. MoArthur. In the dining-room Mrs. Henry W. Corbett. Mrs. Walter Bur rell. Mrs. K. A. J. Mackensle and Miss Falling presided, assisted by Miss May Montgomery. Miss Dorothy Morrison and Miss Genevieve Thompson. Assisting about the reception rooms were Mrs. A. A. Morrison. Mrs. E. C. Shevlin and Mrs. Richard Nunn. In the library, the punch table was presided over by Mrs. Herbert Nichols, Mrs. Oils Wight. Mrs. Alma D. Katz and Mrs. Frederick A. Jacobs, a recent comer from San Francisco. Some very handsome costumes were morn. The hostess was gowned In a yel low chiffon tulle over palest yellow, heav ily embroidered with gold in an empire effect. Mrs. Lewis A. McArthur was distinguished In a white corded silk. Mrs. Henry W. Corbett wore a handsome and elaborate gown of lavender chiffon and velvet. Her Jewels were pearls. Mrs. Burrell wore Irish point over blue. Mrs. McKensie was in white lace, and Miss Failing wore a beautiful black and white chiffon with touches of white lace. Mrs. Shevlin was gowned in a rose chiffon with garnitures of cloth of silver. Mrs. Rich ard Nunn wore white silk with Persian embroidery and Mrs. Morrison was In a handsome white lace gown. Mrs. Herbert Nichols wore a rose-colored satin with touches of white Isce; Mrs. Wight was In white and Mrs. Kats was gowned in pale pink broadcloth. Mrs. Jacobs wore a rose-colored messallne satin of dlrectolre model. Miss Montgomery was In pale bine liberty satin with bands of lace and wore pearls, AIlss Genevieve Thompson wore a stunning gown of pea cock blue with trimmings of gold and silver. Miss Dorothy Morrison looked es pecially charming in an attractive direc toire model gown of Nile green satin. One of the most prominent weddings of the season was that of Miss Lou May King to George Lee McPherson. which occurred on Wednesday evening, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. King, on King's Heights. Dr. J. Whltcomb B rougher read the service. Mrs. N orris B. Gregg was the matron of honor and John A. McPherson was best man. The ceremony was attended only by the immediate relatives of the family, but a large reception followed. White chrysanthemums and palms were used in the reception halls. Oregon grape and yellow chrysanthemums decorated the living-room and the library was artistic with mistletoe and red carna tions. In the dining-room were pink carnations and pink candles. The bride was gowned In a white directotre satin with garnitures of prin cess lace. She wore a full-length tulle veil caught with lilies of the valley. Her bouquet was of orchids, roses and lilies of tlie valley. Her only ornament was a handsome brooch of diamonds. and pearls, tlie gift of Mr. McPherson. Mrs. Gregg, who was Miss Helen Brig liam. a reoent bride, wore her wedding gown of while duchesse satin, with lace, nd carried yellow chrysanthemums. With this she wore a picture hat of black with plumes. At the reception following, in the re ceiving line with the bride and groom and their attendants, were Mr. and Mrs. K. A. King and Miss McPherson. a sister of the groom. Mrs. King was gowned In MI5S 7 sir"rrk'l inr1? Dresden silk of pink and blue, and Miss McPherson wore a beautiful pink silk of dlrectolre model and carried brides maid's roses. Assisting in the reception room were: Mrs. P. E. Brigham, Mrs. Millard Holbrook. Mrs. Humason. Mrs. J. P. Bronaugh. Mrs. H?nry Rowe and Miss Frances Jeffrey. In the library Miss Mabel Beck. Mrs. John I.arkin Schell. and Miss Annie King presided at the punch bowl. In' the dining-room Mrs. Edward Spaulding. and Miss Grace Dalrymple served refreshments. Many very handsome gowns were in evidence. Mrs. Holbrook wore her wedding gown of white satin. Mrs. Schell, who was Miss Leslie Fiske. a recent bride, was in vellow. and Mrs. Spaulding had a lovely lingerie gown of pink and white. Miss Dalrymple was robed in cream crepe de chine, and Mrs. Brigham wore an oyster white crepe de chine with rose colored lace passemeterie. Miss' Annie King was In grey chiffon handsomely em broiderled, Mrs. Rowe wore a white lace gown. Mrs Humason a beautiful grey creation and Mrs. Bronaugh was In white lace and silk. Miss Frances Jeffrey wore a .yellow dlrectolre gown and Miss Mabel Beck was especially attractive In a pale blue gown and carried American Beauty roses. Mr. and Mrs. McPherson have gone south for a short trip and will later go to New York for the holidays. After visiting at Mr. McPherson's home in Detroit. they will return to Portland to make their home. An affair of prominence was the re ception and dancing party given by the Trinity Mission Guild al the parish house on Wednesday evening. Socially and financially -.-ie affair was a most successful one and the attendance large. The rooms were decorated with greens and the musicians were con cealed behind a screen of palms. The stage was artistically set In green and white, and Miss Lulle Hall, gowned in a black and yellow Spanish costume, gave a charming rendition of her popu lar solo dances. The programme was followed by dancing. Lemonade was served in the dancing room, and was presided over by Mrs. M. D. Wisdom, who was gownCd in yellow messalinj satin. She was as sisted by Miss :-;dna Russell and Miss Jane Noble, who wore white, with im-men.-3 merry widow hats ornamented with lemons an J lemon blossoms. The refreshment-room was In charge of Mrs T. W. B. London. Mrs. S. B. Lin thiciim and Mrs. William Warrens, w ho were assisted by Miss Carrie Short. Miss Dorothv Gill. Miss Leonide Fleury. Miss Marv Webber, Miss Flora Jack son and Miss Laiira Kerrell. dressed as peasant girls in quaint Dutch costumes. Beside the soeial features of the af fair, the material results were most satisfactory to the charity in which this organisation doe? much good In a quiet, unostentatious way. The second of the series of subscrip tion dances will be given on Friday evening at Murlark Hall, and promises to be as interesting an event as was its predecessor. , , On Fridav noon. December 11. at Vancouver Br.rracks, Mrs. Daniel Frank Craig, the wife of Captain Craig, gave a breakfast for Mrs. Daniel Har mon Brush, whose husband is General Brush. The rooms were in sallow and white and the decorations were espe cially beautiful. The round breakfast table was handsomely appointed; the cloth, an elabirately hand-wrought piece, was laid over yellow, and the centerj.tece was .in Imense mass of yel low -and white chrysanthemums. At each place stood a tall Venetian glass with a white carnation tied to its stem with dainty bows of yellow tulle. The lights were in keeping -with the general color scheme of the decorations. Thoso asked from the Barracks were: Mrs. Dyer, Mrs. Rogers. Mrs. Fred C. Davis, Mrs. McGlachtln, Mrs. Bax ter, Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Sage. The guests from Portland were Mrs. Ca.'.by, whose husband is Major Canby, and Mrs. Helen Ladi Corbett. ; Mrs. Frank Wood gave a bridge party at her apartments in the Washington In honor of her daughter. Mrs. Clif ford Flemmlng Marshall, who was a recent bride. Mrs. Wood was gowned in cream silk, and Mrs. Marshall was attractive In a dlrectolre gown of brown velvet with touches of gold. Five tables were played and the prizes went to Mrs. Norris B. Gregg and Miss Helen Coblentz. Those ' asked were Mrs. Richard Wilder, Mrs. Benjamin West. Mrs. John Plagemann, Miss Viv ian Marshall. Miss Helen Rosenfeld, Mrs. Ralph Meyer, MiBs Frances Batch elor. ihe Misses Guthrie, . Miss Anne Shea, Miss Elizabeth Rosenthal, Miss Edna May, Miss Mabel Beck, Miss Irene Higglns, Mrs. Ray Matson. Mrs. Henry Frank and Miss Evelyn RIglcr. A portrait of interest on today's page is that of Miss Floretta Elmore, whose engagement to Louis Schrlber was announced last week. - The an nouncement party was in the nature of a smart yellow luncheon at the Elmore home in Astoria. Miss Elmore is the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam uel Elmore, who are of a prominent family of Oregon, and Mr. Elmore is a well-known capitalist of Astoria. Miss Elmora is a tall, stunning bru nette with dainty coloring, and very popular in social : circles. She is a splendid equestrienne and Is fond of athletics, particularly of tennis, at which, she is an expert. Mr. Schrlber is cashier of the Old National Bank, of Oshkosh. Wis., and is a member of an old and well-known family there. Miss Elmore and her sister. Miss Elsie Elmore, will arrive this week in Portland for the Assembly dances, and during their stay will be guests of Mrs. Guy W. Talbot at 815 Johnson street. On today's page Is also given a por trait of Miss Ada Eleanor Barker, whose marriage to Arthur L. Alexan der will take place In London January 14. Mrs. C. Christopher Barker and her daughters, Masses Ada and Alice, left Portland Thursday morning for New York, and will sail on January 6 for London. Following the wedding, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander will make a short trip to the continent, after which they will take up their residence in London. At the same luncheon at which the engagement of Miss Elmore was an nounced, another engagement was given out which Is of interest. Miss Mabel Taylor, who is a daughter of Anlmon J. Taylor, jof Flayel, Or., and a granddaughter of J. . N. Turney, an Oregon pioneer, announced her be trothal to Charles Woolsey, of Seattle. Miss Taylor is a charming girl with hosts of Portland friends, and her fiance Is identified with lumber Interests in Seattle. One of the special events.' of the past week was the charity tea given at the residence of Mrs. J. R. 'Wiley, 606 Montgomery street, Wednesday after noon by the Cathedral Ladles' Aid So ciety. The beautiful .apartments were elaborately decorated. The hostess, as sisted by Mrs. P. J. Cronln. Mrs. D. W. Burke. Mrs. J. Murphy. Mrs. John Bar rett. Mrs. W. F. Graham and Miss Mary McKay, received the guests. Mrs. John Planning and Miss Florence Sulli van served the tea, assisted by Mrs. W. Cr.nln. Miss Daley, Miss Dunne and Miss McGinnis. The tea-room deco rations were red carnations and smilax. One end of the reception-room was pre sided over by Mrs. James Cronin, as at an Orpheum party on Monday after noon for her guest. Miss Clara Sicken, who has been visiting Miss Thompson for several days. She is en route from her home in Brooklyn to Los Angeles, where she will spend the Winter. Miss Thompson's theater party guests were Miss Harriet Kinney. Miss Muriel Wil liams. Miss Louise Carey and Miss Maida Hart. After the party tea " was served at the Portland Hotel. Miss Sicken left on Thursday for Los Angeles. Mrs. Susan T. Mills, the distinguished guest of Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus P. Dolph, left on Monday for her California home. Mrs. Samuel Kerr has cards out for a bridge party on Friday In honor of Miss Susie Stott. ... After the Nordlca concert on Wednes day, Miss Emma Shower, plantste with Mme. Nordlca. was hostess at a supper at the Portland. Miss Shower's guests were Miss Genevieve Thompson and her r.. rinra Sicken, of Brooklyn. v- v . vip PhmmMv. of Mm. Nordica's company; Frederick Hastings and Andre Benoist. Miss Henrietta Failing entertained In formally with a few tables of bridge Monday afternoon at her Fifth-street home. ... Friends of F. M. Blumauer will be glad to hear of his complete recovery from his recent illness In Rochester. Minn. Mr. and Mrs. Blumauer are expected to arrive in Portland today. Dr. and Mrs. Clarence True Wilson reached home from thetr two weeks' stay at Hood River on last Thursday and were given a delightful reception at Centenary Church on Friday night by the Ladies' Aid Society. They will be at home at 50S East Oak street on Friday of each week. Mrs. Katherlne A. Daly has returned to Portland after an absence of nearly two years In Europe. On her way home Mrs. Daly spent some time In Old Mexico. Herbert F. Daly, a Portland boy, who has spent the past 12 years In Boston, accompanied Mrs. Daly home. He is a former student at the University of Cali fornia and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and has also, made an ex tensive Journey through Europe. Mrs. C. Edward Grelle. who was the attractive Miss Bessie Henry, of San Jose, Cal.. has left for a few weeks' visit with her parents. , Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Wilcox have re turned from their four weeks' visit in the East, in time for the Christmas holidays. Mrs. B. S. Pague. of 789 Pcttygrove street, entertained last Wednesday with seven tables of bridge. The house was prettilv decorated with palms and yellow and white chrysanthemums. The color scheme of green was carried out in the dining-room. Many elaborate gowns were worn. Mrs. Devers wore a chic Parisian costume of. maroon with trimmings of various col ored silk embroidery. - Mrs. Plagemann was attired in a Parisian gown of deli cate pink silk. Mrs. Daly wore a hand some imported- robe. This bridge party Is the first of a ser ries. The prizewinners .'were Miss Annie Blanche Shelby, Mrs. Frank Van Duyn and E. B. Gaze. The guests were: Mrs. A. S. Bernard, Mrs. H. Brigham, Mrs. Albert Butterfield, Mrs. Charles E. Boss, Mrs. J. D. Comstock, Mrs. Jacob Cook, Mrs. Norris Cox. Mrs. E. W. Crichton. Mrs. Kathleen Daly, Mrs. J. F. Davles, Mrs. A. H. Devers, Mrs. T. D. Softer, Mrs. E. B. Gaze. Mrs. E. Habersham, Mrs. Charles K. Henry, Mrs. R. P. Gra ham. Mrs. J. B. Hosford. Mrs. sTohn SotofcUX 1879 351 WasMmgtbm Stores! MONDAY SALE Kco(gc? .UITS Regualair Price $35 to $80 AT$W Nome altered. Nome dhiargesL Store Opems at 9 DAINTY IDEAS IN HANU.EMBHOIDER1ES FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS, Also STAMPING UOE TO ORDER. MISS M. HORTON, Merrhaata' Trust Bill-, 3i6Vi Washington Street, Hoom 200. (Slightly Damaged by Water) at 50c on the Dollar BBBBBBBBBBBBlBBSBBBSBBBBVsaBSBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB AT REGULAR WHOLESALE PRICES As the following telegrams will show, "these gar ments were the regular sample line carried by N- Friedman & Son's7 traveling salesman, and aside from being damaged by water, are strictly first-class. The line includes Wom en's Coats, Suits, Skirts and. Misses' and Children's Garments, ranging from the popular price goods to the highest. Owing to the extreme low price we paid for the lot, we will close them out at 50c on the dollar of regular wholesale cost. GREATEST SUIT SALE OF THE SEASON P05TALTELEGRAPII CGiinERCIALCABLES , CLARENCE H. MACKAT. PlMUKMT. ITVWKS 7UM4IMII. PWW WITCftT MO. rM Petlil Tslsjrsph-Cibls Campsny (InearsoraleJ) tnntmlti nd dsllvsn this BWMji ubct to ths tsnws and condition printed an th btck ol thlt blank St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 30th., 1908. Mc ALLEN AND McDONNELL, Portland. Have in Pendleton suits, skirts, jackets damaged by water. Could you use same at a big discount? WIRE. 9:25 a. m. N. FRIEDMAN AND SON. (OUR TELEGRAM IN REPLY TO ABOVE) Nov. 30th 1908. N. FRIEDMAN & SON, Cor. 8th St. and Lucas Ave, St. Louis, Mo. Can you ship Suits here for inspec tion. Market here anyway. Collect Mc ALLEN & McDONNELL (TO N. FRIEDMAN & SON) December 10th, 1908. N. FRIEDMAN & SON, Cor. 8th St. and Lucas Ave, St. Louis, Mo. Garments just received. Condition bad. Twenty two half cents on the dollar good price. -Collect McALLEN & McDONNELL (FROM N. FRIEDMAN & SON) 279 SF TR 742 pm 10 Night St. Louis, Mo., Dec. 10, '08 McALLEN & McDONNELL, Portland, Ore. Accept offer. Keep sample book for us and don't return. N. FRIEDMAN & SON. Th ese About the Styles In the making of these splendid-garments only the best of ma terials are used and the style and tailoring are strictly up-to-date. All popular colors, including black, greens, gray, garnet, blues, etc., and fancy mixtures. All long coat, styles and gored skirts. By all means take advantage of this remarkable sale of high-grade suits, coats, skirts and children's garments. Garments Will Be Kept Entirely Separate From Our Regular Stock This lot will be kept separate and distinct from our regular stock. The remarka bly low prices we have put upon these g a r m cuts, however, will doubtless; move them out in short order. All sales are final and for cash only II ill I Just Half Wholesale Prices J G. P. Rummelin & Sons IP 126 Second St., Between Wash ington and Alder Katnbllnhrd 1870. GIFTS For Christmas FURS Misses' Furs, Neckwear and Muffs, in white fox, sable fox, beaver, otter, etc. Ladies' Fur Neckwear and Muffs,- in mink, black lynx, sable, ermine, ot ter, etc. Children's Furs, in ermine, squirrel, krimmcr, white Thibet, etc FUR COATS Fur Rugs and Robes. Store Open Evenings. A Skin of Beauty is a Joy Forever DR. T. FELIX GOURAUD'S ORIENTAL CREAM OR MAGICAL BEAUTIFIES Remove! Tan. Plmpliw, Krccklw, M"th Ptch.' Iiasb, and Skin Piiranpn, ana every oiemton on beauty, and tle flfs detection. It bat atood the tet of AO yearn, and In so harmlesi we tatte it to beaureit la properly roa'ta. Accept no counter, felt of alodlar name. Pr. L. A. Snvre said to lady of the haut ton (.a patient) : "As you ladles will use them, I recommend i.u-.Ht. r.m - thm lfat harmful of all tha akin pre prat tons' For sale by all dniKita and Fancy aoodi Dealers in tne United States, CauU and Europ, FERD.T.HOPKINS, Prop., 37 Great Jones Street, lew Toil III AND CALLING CARDS RUSHT0NS Buchanan Bldg, Wash. St, Bet 4th S fit 1 i5th i3 iriiMiiiim'.g
