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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 21, 1913)
-" j-vtisctav- wnnTT.lirn. nECTrSTBER 21. 1913. 3 DECEMBER 21, 1913. f . - 'i mii auJUAt unijuujiatii jl j. j-x...- early In the evening by Mrs. Julius I.ouisson and Mrs. Philip Goslirmky. al io of San Francisco; later Mrs. Max S. Hirsch and Mrs. Frederick M. Seller presided. James Henry, of San Jose. CjL. ar rived last week to pass the holidays with Ms son-in-law and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. C. Edward GreHe. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice E. Crumpacker left several days airo to spend the holi days with the former's parents in Val paraiso. Ind. Mrs. E. C. Shevlin and son Ned re turned home last week, the latter to Iass his holiday vacation in Portland. II r. and Mrs. Herbert Calvin (Miss Jane Hose), of eanta Barbara, are being felicitated upon the arrival of a son, who made his advent December 13. An affair of recent date that proved most delightful and interesting was the bridfte and tango party riven by Dr. and Mrs. Gustave K. Bruere at their residence on Twenty-fourth street in honor of the latter's sister. Mrs. J. Warren Flanders, from Tulsa. Okla, who has been the Brueres' house guest for several months, and also in honor of Mrs. E. T. Webb, of Webb City. Iowa, who arrived last,week to pass the holi days with her brother-in-law and sis ter. Dr. and Mrs. Bruere. About 50 guests enjoyed the delight ful event, and card honors fell to Mrs. O. A. Lyman and Mr. Sanford. A charm ing feature of the evening was the vocal solos by Mrs. Webb, who has a wonderful voice. After bridge, a buf fet supper was served, and the guests indulged In dancing during the latter part of the evening. Another delightful affair In honor of the visitors was the luncheon presided over by Mrs. Lyman, when covers were laid for 12. Mrs. Paul Froehllch was also hostess complimenting Mrs. Flanders and Mrs. Wnbb at an informal bridge party Sat urday afternoon. Of Interest to a number of Fort lamlcrs is news of the wedding of l'hlllp K. Gondon, an official of the Southern Pacific, formerly of Portland, to Mrs. Marie E. Smith. The wedding was solemnized in New Orleans in the Third Presbyterian Church, Rev, George Summey officiating. Mr. Gordon is well known In club circles of Portland. He Is a prominent San Franciscan and Is a member of the leading clubs In that city. The literary event of the season oc . curred on Wednesday evening at the home of Dr. and Mrs. C. O. Young, 236 East Fifteenth street North. The oc casion was the introduction to Portland of Elizabeth Woodbury In a dramatic interpretation of Justin Huntley Mc Carthy's "If I Were King." Miss Woodbury Is accompanied ! 7 her manager, G. Alice Fisk. who .has been booking Miss Woodbury througn Eastern cities. In a presentation speech Mrs. Toung said in part: "I feel Portland is in my debt for having as a visitor one of the strongest dramatic interpreters and teachers of expression in this country. Miss Woodbury was for several years a member of the faculty of the Colum bia College of Expression In Chicago when I was there as student and since my graduation. I, together with many oiher teachers and readers, have had the privilege of continuing post-graduate work under her direction." A large number of clubwomen and representative people were unanimous In their appreciation of the masterful presentation of this fascinating love drama. In depicting human emotions and In the delineation of character Miss Woodbury has unusual power and she made the personalities of the drama she Interpreted living, breathing realities. At times, as in the French patriot's soul-stirring speech of patriotic de fiance to the Herald of Burgundy, Mtss Woodbury approached the heights of the sublime. During the evening George Hotch kiss Street. Portland baritone soloist, sang "My Dear Soul." "Invictus" and "Kequicm" in a pK.tsing manner, ac companied by Charles Swenson. Receiving with the host and hostess were Mrs. Frederick Eggert. president of Portland Woman's Club; Mrs. Sarah A. Evans, president of Federation State cf Oregon; Mrs. Allen Todd, president of Shakespearean Club; Mrs. Ben Sell lnp, president of Council of Jewish Women; Mrs. R. M. Tuttle, Mrs. H. E. Chlpman, Mrs. H. G. Reed, Mrs. Amos. Mrs. Charles Swenson, Mrs. R, C. French. Those present were Miss Alice Tuttle. Mr. and Airs. F. B. Riley, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Donald. Dr. and Mrs. Charles Chamberlain. Mr. and Mrs. C. Bruce Moores. Mr. and Mrs. K. Politsch. Miss Margaret Politsch, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. King. Captain and Mrs. McNuIty, Dr. and Mrs. William F. Amos. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Todd. Rev. and Mrs. Frank W. Gorman. Lr. and Mrs. LeKevre, Mrs. Fay Huntington, atlas Alice Tuttle. Mrs. S. Selling. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Downard, Dr. and Mrs. Charles T. Chamberlain, Mr. and Mrs. C. Bruse Moores, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Swenson. George Hotch kiss Street, Rev. J. Richard Olson, Miss a. Alice Fisk. Mr. and Mrs. Simon Harris. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Wells, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McClelland. Professor and Mrs. P. W. It. Frederick. Mr. and Mrs. W. Brad ford. Mrs. M. C. Bantleld. Mrs. M. Baruh, Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Blumauer. Mrs. Har ry Chlpman. Mrs. F. Eggert. Mrs. Sarah A. Evans. Mrs. G. I. Frankel. Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. French. Mr. and Mrs. K. B. Gate, Mrs. A. Gieblsch, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick L. Olson. Mr. and Mrs. O. Howard Pettlnger. Mrs. Herbert G. Reed. Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Riley, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Tuttle, Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Kaser. Mr. and Mrs. George Otten, Miss Ada Otten. Miss Annie Blanche Shelby, who has been visiting In Seattle for the past six weeks as the guest of Mrs. Eliza Kerry 1-eary, has returt ed to Portland and Is domiciled at 153 Sixth street. The elaborate card party given by Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Root In cele bration of their pearl wedding anni versary at the Oreson Hotel Tuesday evening was a charming affair. Twelve tables were arranged for the guests in the Marie Antoinette suite, and an elaborate supper was served In the Tyrolean room. A feature of the even ing: was the musical programme. Among those who contributed to the programme were Hartridge Whlpp, who sans "Lift Thine Eyes." and "Love Me and the World Is Mine." Mr. Whipp also responded to an encore with a Banjo Song." by Homer and other euaally delightful selections. Little -Miss Laura Shay charmed her audi ence with a song In Italian and a couple of other numbers. M:ss Anna Matschlner's selection was "Carisslma," by Penn. and "One Vine Day." from "Madame Butterfly." She also sang "Oh, Halting Memory." and "tfomewhere." The assemblage moved to the supper room to the strains of Lohengrin's wed dinir march. Card honors fell to Miss Margaret Dickson, first prize, and Mrs. Frederick Harlow, second prize. The Misses Mary and Rosa Chapln were stationed at the punchbowl. Mrs. J. F. Forbes and Miss Marjory Forbes, of Dilley, Or., were at the Nortonia the past week on a holiday shopping tour. NEWS raOM THE ARMY POST VANCOUVER BARRACKS. Wash Dec. 10. (Special. With the approach of Christmas, everybody at the post is busy. Chaplain James Ossewaarde will have general charge of the Christmas tree exercises In the post assembly hall at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, for all of the children of both officers and enlisted men. Three committees have been appointed. Mrs. Wilson Chase and Miss White will have charge of the programme and a little play to be put on by the children. Mrs. Allen Parker, Mrs. George C. Clarke Rockwell and Mrs. Cromwell Stacey will have charge of the decorations. Mrs. George S. Young, Mrs. Herbert C. Gibner and Mrs. John B. Richadson will purchase the presents for the 100 children. There will be two large Christmas trees gaily decorated and a real old-fashioned Santa Claus to distribute the presents. The last formal ball of 1913 will be given in the post gymnasium on the evening of December 26, when there will be a programme of 24 dances. The hall will be elaborately decorated and the full band of the Twenty-first In fantry vill provide music. Dancing will begin at 8:45 o'clock, and the officers ..i.i 1 1 H t-o . i nnlfarm. Mill w "l'-i . ------- Quite a number of society folk of CASTLE BOCK BELIE BE COWES BRIDE OK WASH- 4 IGTO BISI-NESS MAX. ...... ":...' 1 r.-A fit" - v.. i ' 3 Mrs. Carlyle Jennings Carlsoa. Mrs. Carlyle Jennings Carlson, of South Bend, Wash., who was married at Silver Lake, Wash., on December 12. Mrs. Carlson was formerly Miss Pearl Blakley. a popular society girl, of Castle Rock, Wash. The young couple will make their borne at South Bend, where Mr. Carlson Is. en gaged in extensive business. Portland will attend. Refreshments will be served at 11 o'clock. Mrs- Ella Fowler Wright, of Kansas City, Mo., will arrive here December 23 to pass Christmas with her daughter, Mrs. John H. Page. Jr., wife of Captain Page. She will remain in the post for several weeks. Friday was "ladies' night" at the offi cers' club and a pleasant evening was passed at cards and dancing. Music was furnished by the Twenty-first In fantry Orchestra and refreshments were served. r'antaln Phnplaa T? Ttnwlftnil returned Thursday from Tacoma. where he was on a two days' detail attending a civil court as witness. . Lieutenant Lester M. Wheeler will leave December 22 for a two months' lsuve. wl ich he will pass In California and Arizona. Colonel and Mrs. J. P. O'Neil, of Fort Llscum. Alaska, arrived Thursday for a few days' visit with Lieutenant and Mrs. Robert L. Weeks, whom they knew in the far North. Colonel O'Keil has been visiting relatives in Portland and has a month's leave. The Bridge Tournament Club met Thursday evening at the home of Lieu tenant and Mrs. weeks, ana ueutenani and Mrs. John B. Richardson won high score. Refreshments were served y Mrs. Weeks. A rnle has been established that there shall not be more than IS dances, with no extras and no encores, at the In formal hops given during the Winter season. Dancing starts at 1:39 o'clock. These Informal hops are held two or three times a month and are well at tended, especially by the younger offi cers and women. . Uncle Sam -will furnish Christmas trees for the officers. They will be cut from the woods back of officers' row. Every officer. If he desires, may have a tree. Miss Polly Toung. daughter of Col- 1 mA XI rm ftnrrA St. Voun&T. Who has been visiting her friend. Miss Har riet Pomeroy. in san rancisco, win return home for Christmas. The "Tango" Club took its last lesson in hnnpnnm Thiiradav afternoon. The new step has made a decided hit in the post and it wilt De tnea at some of the Informal hops this Winter. The officers and women have learned this new dance easily. Mrs. V. A. Paine, of Alaska, who was the house guest of Mrs. Robert L. Weeks, left Saturday lor ivew iora. to pass the remainder of the Winter, before returning to the north land. Last Tuesday Mrs. Weeks entertained at a bridge tea in honor of her guest, from 2 until 4 o'clock. Twenty guests played bridge and later a number dropped in for tea. At bridge Mrs. Herbert C. Gib ner won first honors and Mrs. Ray mond E. Ingalls second. Mrs. James Oesewaarde was apprised of the death of her mother. Mrs. J. Dan Herder. In Zeeland. Mich, Monday. Mrs. Ossewaarde visited her mother during the Summer. Lieutenant and Mrs. Rutherford S. Hartx entertained at dinner last Wednesday evening. Covers were laid for 12. Those enjoying the hospitality of Lieutenant and Mrs. Hartx were Major and Mrs. Joseph G. Castner, Cap tain and Mrs. John H. Page. Jr., Lieu tenant and Mrs. James M. Hobson. Jr., Lieutenant and Mrs. William H. Gill. Lieutenant Samuel A. Gibson and Miss Margery Page. On Tuesday evening a big social for the enlisted men of the poet and their friends will be given m the Post As sembly Hall. There will be a big Christmas tree and it Is planned to give each member of the Soldiers' Fra ternal League a present. The Twenty first Infantry Band will play and a spe cial programme will be given. There are about 300 members in the league. Following a custom started In the Twenty-first Infantry about seven years ago, this year the soldiers will be given a chance to send pretty Christ mas cards to their parents and home friends. In each organization will bi placed -a table filled with Christmas greetings already In an envelope. . Lieutenant and Mrs. Tarleton on Thursday evening gave a dinner, covert oelng laid for eight Their guests were Major and Mrs. Jere B. Clayton. Major and Mrs. Wilson Chase and Cap tain and Mrs. Gibner. Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Sears and Mrs. Roy F. Waring, wife of Lieuten ant Waring, delightfully entertained a number of Army folk at the Sears home In Vancouver Tuesday evening. In honor of Mrs. C. E. McDowell, of Seattle, who la Mrs. Sears' house guest. The house was decorated with holly. (Continued on Pas 4.) Remember Our New Location 1 Piatt Building Washington and Park Streets ; No Branches No Acumiilatioii: J of Last 's Lines Diamonds Guaranteed in Quality and Price Our permanence and reputation stand back of every Diamond we sell as your lasting protection, both as to the fair- ness of the price and the quality of the stone. Let us suggest that you examine our showing and compare prices before making final selection. Special Orders for Jewelery Made to Your Design Must Be Placed Early This Week to Be Ready Christmas. Brisk Business Keeps Stocks Moving. Latest Designs and Biggest Varieties to Choose From. 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