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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 1, 1911)
J.J. OjL THE SUNDAY OKEGONTAy, rORTLAXD; JAyUARY 1, "1911"." . ' clasped a volume and a .scroll, beneath I I one proclaim enthusiasm, and CK.-Iety la busy discussing the wonderful diva and her superb pro cram me. Only Informal afternoons at cards and a tea or two engrossed the attention of the social world last week prior to the sreat event Friday even Ins at the Hellls Theater. Beautiful women. In costume no less attractive. filled the thoroughly packed house, and musical and social leaders were every Where prominent. The forepart of the week was taken op with Christmas parties and teas In honor of the holidays, and. as is always the case at Christmas, family reunions ana dinners predominated to the elusion of more formal affairs. Even the most Important, strictly social event of the week was extremely simple and unassuming-, the wedding- of Uisa Kath leen Fume and Thomas Robertson. A few plans have been made for the coming- fortnight, which embrace the subscription dance next Friday evening and the dance at which Miss Use Koeh-1-r will be hostess January 10. For Miss Koehler. who will leave the city soon after the first of next month for Germany, where her wedding will take place early In the Summer. Miss Claire Houghton entertained at tea last week. Among the several events of the holiday spirit laet week was the large affair at the Army post In Vancouver. Wuh. Saturday evening, when Port land's society maids and matrons masked and disguised themselves as Spanish dancers, gypsy maids. Colonial dame and Tama Varna men. and hied themselves across the Columbia River and added to the scene of festivity in the gymnasium of the barracks. The same evening, too. was devoted by many folk to the dance at the Con cordia Club given by the members. The dance opened with a cotillion, and supper was served at 12 o'clock. A farewell luncheon or two were In order last week, as It is usually the custom of Portland folk to take jour neys to other place with the opening of a Dew year, and on Wednesday Mrs. Herbert Hoi man was the motif of such an affair, given by Mrs. W. J. Van rchsjyver and Mis Helen Van Schuy ler. Mrs. Hotman will leave Portland lanuary 15 for an extended European trip. The luncheon was followed by I ridge, at which Mrs. George Schalk was the honor winner. Narcissus and daffodils in an artistic brown basket of the arts and crafts sort formed the center decoration of the table, and vio lets were scattered over the luncheon cloth, about which cover were laid (or 14 guests. . . At the Helllg Theater. Friday evening, thong the fashionable audience were xnany names familiar to all' Interested tn the dolnss of the social cluster of Portland. Of these, the majority were In small parties, which attended the concert and later took supper at the Hotel Portland. Roderick Msclesy wss host of a box party which Included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Corbett. Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Corbett and Hamilton Corbett. Another box was that of Mrs. Helen Ladd Corbett, who had a her guest Mr. and Mrs. Da rid T. Honeymjn. Mr. and Mrs. Hawley Hoffman and Miss a-isa Wood. - Others who bad boxes were Mr. and Mrs. xM ward Cnoktnghnm. Mr. and Mrs. H. L Piltock. Mr. and Mrs. Johan poul- . -v f V'. i' ' V w. J . - rfV'tw " J - . sen. R. C. Coffey. Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Charlton. Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Downing. W. D. Fenton, and among those seen In the audience were: Mrs. Solomon Hlrsrh. Miss Ella Hlrwh. Miss Mae Hlrsch. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Erhmun. Mr. and Mrs. William Ladd. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ladd. Mr. and Mrs. J. Wesley Ladd. Mr. and Mrs. Robert-E. Lewis. Miss Sally Lewis. Mrs. C. H. Lewis. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Litt, Dr. Jefferds. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Ayer. Mr. and Mrs. C. F- S. Wood. Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Bums, Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Flclschner. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Ains worth. Miss Maude Alnsworth. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Voorhies, Captain and Mrs. William S. Blddle. Mr. and Mrs. Fred erick Fjtgert. Colonel Biddle. from the East, who is the guest of Captain W. S. Middle; Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Linn. Mrs. Rose Reed Hanscome, John Claire Monteith. Mrs. Monteith, Miss 'Hen rietta Failing. Miss Rhoda Falling. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Falling. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Falling, Mr. and Mrs. George Good. Mrs. W. H. Grlndstaff. Mrs. Lud wlg Hlrsch. Mr. and Mrs. James D. Hurt. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. O'Brien, the Misses Jacobs. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kerr, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Kerr. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kerr, Mr. and Mrs. James Ern est Lnldlaw. Mr. and Mrs. John Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. William A. MncRae, Mr. and Mrs. John Forhis. Dr. and Mr. A. C. Panton. Mrs. Levi White. Mr.' and Mrs. Frank Warren. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Warren, Jr.. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Mun ro, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Whitehouse, William D. Wheelwright. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wesainger. Miss Mllla Wesslnger, Henry Wesslnger. Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Teal. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Selling. Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Russell, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Shevlin. Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Edwards and Mr. and Mrs. William Mc Master. Tuesday evening Is the date of the subscription concert at the Hellig Theater, when the Spanish baritone, de Gogorxa, will appear. These subscription con certs have been most popular In Port land for the last few years, and as ite Gogorxa is decidedly a favorite here, society will be again In evidence to ap preciate another musical treat. That Miss Cathleen Burns became the bride of Thomas Robertson last week Is of Interest to all. The wedding was per formed U half past 4 o'clock last Tues day afternoon. In the Trinity Episcopal Church, by the Rev. A. A. Morrison. No guests were present except the families and a few friends. Miss Bums was un attended and wore a very handsome gown of sapphire blue. She carried lilies of the valley. Her hat ms a creation of black velvet' and white feathers and the sapphire of her costume was relieved by touch of . white fur at the throat. George Warren as best man attended Mr. Robertson. Following the sen ice at Trinity the bridal party went to the horn. of Mr. and Mrs. Waller J. Burns, where a small reception was held. Because of the extensive family connection of both young persons in this city the wedding was one of more than common Interest and upon their return next week, when they will occupy the Wilson home at Nineteenth and Everett streets, round of entertainments will begin In their honor. A dancing party In honor of Miss Mar garet Ayer and Joseph Minnot was given Tuesday evening in the new Swed ish hair 'on .Irving street by Mrs. N. E. Ayer and Mrs. Joseph Mlnnott. Mis Lull Hall assisted in the entertainment STEARNS and about 100 young person were pres ent. Christmas decoration of holly and red flowers predominated. 4 A shock to the friend of Mrs. William C. Alvord is the new of the sudden death of her mother, Mrs. Philip C. Schuyler, which occurred last Tuesday evening. Miss Elisabeth Sears, from the Army post at Vancouver, and Miss Genevieve Thompson left Portland Tuesday morning for the East, where they will remain sev eral week. e Flowers and books are finding their way to the boudoir of Miss Meta Bueh ncr. who Is suffering with a broken arm. The injury was sustained last Monday. When riding along the Canyou road Miss Buehner's horse became frightened and ran for. several miles ab solutely uncontrollable, tlnally unseating Miss Buebner. ' Dr. and Mrs. Holt C. Wilson left Port land last week for a three months' ab sence, which they will pass In England and on the continent. Mr." and Mrs. Thomas Scott Brook are in California, where they passed the holidays with Mrs. Brooke's par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Pomeroy. A party of ' Interesting young folks, chaperoned by Mra. Ralph Matson,who were the guests of Miss Lillian O'Brien, motored over to the mask ball at the barracks and was composed of the fol lowing persons: Miss Mllla Wesslnger. Miss Angela Kinney. Miss Malda Hart. Chester Murphy, Dr. J. N. Coghlan, Frank Stewart, Hawthorne Dent and Dr. .Ralph Matson. x Thursday afternoon wa the .day of Miss Claire Houghton's tea for Miss Use Koehler, one of the few large af fairs of the week. The afterndon was" nide more attractive by the house dec orations appropriate to the season. Miss Houghton was assisted at the tea and coffee urns by Mrs. Joseph M. Bradley, Mrs. David T. Honeyman, Mr. Henry L. Corbett and Miss Nan Robertson. Other who aided with the serving and general entertainment were Miss Dorothy Ef flnger. Miss Jean Mackenzie, Miss Anita Burns, Miss Evelyn Wilson, Miss Lisa Wood. Miss Haxel Dolph. Mra. Wilson Clark. Mrs. Robert Howard, Jr. and Miss Olga von Destinon, Mrs. Marlon Dolph. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Ayer, Mr. and Mrs. Hanley, of Burns, Or., Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Edwards, Mr. and Mrs. James Mcl. Wood, and William D. Wheel wright were dinner guests Christmas day at trie home of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. S. Wood. Hamilton Corbett, of Harvard Uni versity, returned with Mrs. Helen Ladd Corbett from the East and la. In the city for a few day prior to hli return to college for the next semester. Secretary of the Interior Richard Ballinger has Issued cards for a large formal reception to be given In honor of President Taft early In February at his Washington, D. C, home. Sev eral of the Invitations have been re ceived in Portland and they are partic ularly Interesting because of the new die used by tha Secretary. The mili tant eagle from the seal of the De partment of the Interior I the main feature. In the claw or the eagle are which is tne motto, .urn pentuiu i" etlam tutus cavet," (He is most secure from danger who even when conscious of safety Is on his guard.) The dedication of me Old People's Home will take place tomorrow at 2 o'clock at ' the new construction In Laurelhurst Park. Mrs. P. J. Mann an nounced that the following ministers will take part in the services: Bishop Charles Scadding, Rev. Benjamin Young, Rev. W. H. HInson, Rev. Luther R. Dyott, Rev. William Hiram Foulkes. With the holiday season this last year came the Introduction of a delightful form of Christmas entertainment, tne "egg nog" party. Two of these affair were given by Mrs. J. Andre Foullhoux, assisted by Mrs. J. Wesley Ladd, one on Christmas day and the other on Monday. Flaming polnsettlaa. among a profusion of holly and mistletoe, composed the ap propriate house decorations. The gowns worn by the guests were extremely at tractive. Mrs. Foullhoux on Sunday wore a handsome creation of falma. silk in the violet shades, with a corsage bou quet of blossoms to match. On Monday her costume wa of white satin and sil ver lace. The society folk who were Invited to gather at Mre. Foullhoux' home Included Mr. and Mrs. Antolne G. Labbe, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Shevlin, Mr. and. Mrs. Morri H. Whitehouse, Mr. and Mr. Ersklne Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ladd Corbett. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Bradley. Captain and Mrs. William 8. Blddle. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gilchrist Owen, Mr. and Mrs. Hawlev Hoffman, Mr. and Mrs. Marlon F. Dolph, Miss Lisa Wood, Miss Evelyn Wilson. Miss Jean Mackenzie, Miss Doro thy Morrison. Miss Claire Houghton, Mis Mary Livingstone, Miss Margaret Catlln, ... . . 1 1 ! J 1 ' I l C . V. n.pald Miss isaoeua uauiu, vn " " " i ' ' " . Beebe. Walter Beebe. William D. Wheel wright, Seaton Taylor, Marry inonigom ery. Hamilton Corbett. Frederick Foster, Henri Labbe and Leland Smith. Among the women who assisted at the entertainment at the parish house fol lowing the evening service for the choir men from the Trinity Church who sang at communion Christmas eve, were Mr. A. A. Morrison, Mrs. Robert W. Lewis, Mrsi Robert Wilson Forbes and Miss Dorothy Morrison. . In honor of the 'three interesting sis ters of John Young, who are visiting In the city. Miss Young. Miss May Young and Miss Susan Young, Mrs. Frederick Pendleton entertained last Friday at cards. ' The Misses Young arrived from their home near Boston the first part of last week, and, with the exception of Miss May Young, who leaves the city today for California, will remain for two months. Christmas decorations and daffodllla were used about the home of Mrs. Pendleton and among those who were Invited to play cards were: Mrs. Morten Insley. Mrs. Charles F. Beebe. Mrs. C. J. Reed, Mrs. E. C. Shevlin. Mrs. E. C. Mears, Mrs. B. C. Ball, Miss Ella Hlrsch. Mrs. William Muir Mrs. William Skene, Mrs. Roger Slnnott. Miss Elizabeth Cadwell and Mrs. George Whiteside. Mrs. C. J. Reed also entertained for the Misses Young yesterday afternoon at cards. . mi t- 1 TLlym TIdnrtf TtllRSell T&l- Jlie (VC biiu a. ------ j bott will be at home Friday, January 6, .. ... ..... 1 l ft T." n a at the St. uavia s rec""j. i..v, .,.. when thev will receive guests from 4 o'clock until 6 In the af ternoon and from s o ciocb. unm i the evening. No cards. An engagement of interest to Port- iu- innnniirH Christmas Eve .v. hntn nt Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Jor- gensen is that of Miss Martha Polivka, daughter or air. ana mrs. j. runvo. to Victor Jorgensen. Both young per- ... 1 Vnnvn tn this citv. MlsS Polivka Is a graduate of the Portland Academy and has passed several years . ..ii i- v.iirnn.. wMIa her sister. Miss Gertrude Follvkav was a student of music In Germany. Mr. Jorgensen ha. also traveled and motorea exten sively throughout Europe. He Is the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Jorgensen and the brother of Miss Jorgensen, and tj i. Tn.-rnn The weddlns: will take place some time In the early Spring. -pi.. nMAmn)i which annears on today's page is that of Mrs. John Stack, from California, who has recently come to this city to live. Mr. Stack is the assistant general manager of the Ore- w..hinMn Raiimnd A Navigation KUU'll-oiiiUB."- Company and has been in Portland since December 1. Mrs. Stack will be a welcomed addition to the social cir cles of this city. She is clever in liter ary ways, having dramatized her own interpretation of Justin Huntley Mc Carthy's "If I Were King." as well aa being a skillful reader, especially ver satile In the interpretation of child hood sketches.. Mrs. Max Houser was hostess last week at an Informal gathering of her Immediate friends, Christmas decora tions of holly and mistletoe made the rooms attractive. A party of Portland folk w"ho passed Christmas at Hotel Gearhart-by-the-Sea Included Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cookingham. Miss Lois Steers, Mrs. Steers and Miss Wynne Coman. ... Mrs. Walter F. Burrell Is planning to , - k. .I... uvm a rim Tin n led by her ' "J - children, for an extensive European tour. Mr. Burrell will probably start for the East about the middle of this month. m - -k.i- .tthnrhnn home, near th Country Club of Tacoma, Wash, Mr. and Mr. John White Brown were hosts last week at a delightful house party which was attended by Mr. and Mrs. George Wlllard Brown, of Port land. Christmas and the days follow ing were filled with dances, motor trip and card parties at the Clubhouse and t-. vhA rotnrnpd to Portland Thursday I enthusiastic over the pleas ures of her gnnsiniM - w TT.in T Corbett and Mrs. T. B. Wilcox were mistresses of the tea table last Wednesday afternoon.. when society gathered to view the attractive "Fairyland" at the People's Institute. A large number of guests called be . a.. k nviorlc and at a'serarate table the extreme younger set ate Ices and cake. This "rairyiana win i open today In honor of the New Year hn rare to call at the Insti tute building will be welcome. Mrs. Harold Charters,.- of Eureka, Cal., who has passed the Summer and t 1 1 i n v. i . nitv with Mr. and Mrs. Preston "W. Smith, has returned to her home. Mrs. Charter was rormeriy Miss Madeline Smith and Is a sister of Preston Smith. - A party of young Portland women w. jtiA -1 thA Waldorf-Astoria. New York, last week included Miss n... wairiior Minx Marlorle Hoffman. Mis Carolyn Wilson, Miss Stella Froh- man and Miss Alice uu tsois. Other Interesting chat from the East tells us that Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Swlgert are giving a house party at Barnstable, Cape-Cod. at which Miss Katherine Hart. Miss Katherlne- Hof brook. Miss Helen Goode, Miss Clara Weidler, Miss Stella Frohman, Fred Swlgert. Ernest Swigert. Ferd Smith and Varnel Beach passed their Christ ma recess enjoying- ice skating and' other Winter sports. . Miss Clara Weidler passed part of her Christmas vacation with Miss Alice Du Bols in Mont Claire. N. J. ... The holiday season always brings a number of travelers home to begin the new year In familiar surroundings, and among those who have returned from, 1911 HAPPY NEW WHERE QUALITY IS ALWAYS AT ITS BEST Diamond Importer Europe are Mrs. E. W, Corneil and Dr. Darr. Dr. Darr left Portland last Feb ruary via San JTranclsco for the Ori ent, and thence around the world. With her was Mrs. Lester U. Satterlee, pf Tacoma, who traveled with the doc tor as far as New York on the home- FOR THE HAPPY I A Indeed, happy starts in the new year for those thrifty ones who avail themselves of the great savings our 22d Annual Clearance Sale offers. The newest and best merchandise of the most desirable type at prices that appeal to all who know. Every article in the store is. heavily reduced and our liberal credit plan makes buying very convenient. Suits Reduced Coats Reduced Dresses Reduced Waists Reduced Skirts Reduced Furs Reduced Everything in the House Reduced SP ECIAL EXTRAORDINAR' Ladies' Smart Suits, strictly man-tailored ; made of the newest fabrics in the mostapproved shades; coats lined throughout with Skinner satin; skirts designed in the newest style effects ; regular $35.00 values. Extraordinary Special only D X Oj CHARGE ACCOOMTS In spite of enormous reduction in prices this clearance sale offers, we privi lege you to pay for, your purchases on small weekly or monthly payments or if you prefer DIE DOLLAR A WEEK EASTffii 0 WISHING YOU I A - May the future bring forth its choicest blessings of peace and good will II TN recognition of our success ful Holiday season just concluded, we extend to you our great appre ciation for the many kindnesses received Wuhlneton Street. Between Fourth and Fifth Silversmiths ward Journey. Mrs. Cornell, who left this city at a later date. Joined the party in Naples, from where they ex tended the Journey through Northern and Southern Europe and England. On their return to America, they stopped in New York for several days, whence NEWEST, VISIT THE STYLE STORE EI SOLICIT! rin SIT Inn! - HI : Washington Street at Tenth THE STORE WHERE YOUR CREDIT D YEA D Established 1868 Manufacturing Jewelers Mrs. Satterlee and Mrs. Cornell went to Philadelphia, and Dr. Darr went -to Pittsburg for a fortnight, rcajchlns Portland on Christmas eve. Mrs. Cor nell has been home two weeks, blit Mrs; Satterlee remained In the East with her son, who Is attending school ST IS GOOD YEAR CO.