THE STT3TDAY ORFGONTA. POKTLAND. AUGUST 2. 1914. ifiki "t',''' IBim , HE member of Portland smart i two prominent families. The couple fihii no attenoants. ne untie won? I set who have remained in town " this Summer have enjoyed the perfect weather, the opportunities for motor trips, garden parties. Infor mal afternoon teas on the verandas and as inspiration for social affairs and outings, they have had as guests many out-of-town visitors, who have been en chanted wttii this city. While no form;'.I functions have been given during the past week, there have been ever so many small aiffalrs. that have kept the maids and matrons busy every day of the week. The motor out ings have, perhaps, been the most pop ular mode of entertainment. Pinners at the country clubs and fashionable resorts in the country have afforded opportunity for the dispensing of hos pitality in a most charming and ap propriate fashion. Although si ores of society folk leave daily for the beaches and mountain re sorts, there are still large numbers in town and of these many will remain here all Summer, except when short week-end trips are taken to nearby places which can be reached conven iently by auto. Portland society has discovered that In Summer entertaining in town there Vrc many charms. Such dainty, chic gowns can be worn, such stunning cos tumes for afternoons and garden fes tivities, and tne verandas are such de lightful spots for the serving of tea or for an hour or two at auctfon bridge. No large social functions have been announced for the coming week, but several matrons have planned small in formal affairs, at which they will com pliment visiting maldsand matrons. Charming simplicity made the wed ding cf Miss Elizabeth Parker and Ronald W. Mersereau distinctive. There was no pomp, nor ostentation, no elab orate display It was just a gather ing of relatives and friends in the Unitarian Church Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock when the service was read by the Rev. W. G. Eliot, Jr., uniting becoming traveling suit of blue cloth with smart hat to correspond. Her bouquet was of orchids and maiden hair fern. The music for the after noon included organ solos played by Mrs. Edith Fallenius. After the cere mony the couple stood before the altar and their friends assembled to offer cousrutulatlpna :md g-ood wishes. Mr. and Mrs. Mersereuu left soon after for u trip throughout the Canadian Rock ies. It is interesting to note that just about year ago Miss Lucille Parker, sister of. the bride, was married to Eugene Mersereau. a brother- of the bridegroom. The parents of both young men. Mr. and Mrs. William Bradford Mersereau. were among those who at tended the ceremony and stood near the bridal couple at the Informal re ception after the marriage service. Mrs. Mersereau was admired In a hand white lingerie gown. Summery after noon gowns wore worn by all the fair guests assembled. Mr. and Mrs. Mersereau will reside in Dotv. Wash., after their wedding trip. The family has large timber interests In that locality. An ultra-smart luncneon. exquisite in appointment, was that at which Mrs. Vincent Cook was hostess Thursday. Covers were laid for 12 society ma trons. After the repast three tables of bridge were played, the game oc cupying the afternoon hours. The rooms were beautifully decorated and the table appointments were original In arrangement and in perfect har mony. In the hall flaming red gladi oli Intermingled with gypsophelia banked the walls and in the reception room, which Is finished in soft yellow and 'mellow golden tints, lavender thistle, heliotrope and. lavender ver bena formed n pleasing decorative scheme. The green walls and hang ings of the library had as complimen tary adornment rich red gladioli. The dining-room was decorated in the half tones of the rainbow colors. The wall coloring is in a dull blue and flowers used to accentuate the beauty of the apartment were sweet peas in varying shades. The candelabra, heavy silver holders, with shades of pastel-tinted silk, added to the loveliness of the decoration. About the room were many Venetian bowls containing sweet peas. The table centering bowl was filled with the fragrant blooms, ranging in I color from a deep blue to the palest pink. The place cards were of design and color to correspond and each cover was marked with a Colonial corsage bouquet. Mrs. Cook is a gracious hostess who plans the details of her social func tions carefully and her entertainments always are of a delightful type. Mrs. Thomas Wells, of Boston, house guest of Mrs. J. H. Page, her sister, was the inspiration for the luncheon. Miss Louise and Miss Ruth Small have returned from the East. Miss Louise Small went to New York two months ago and devoted some time to study educational methods and then went to Chicago, where she was joined by her lister, and together the girls visited releatives and triends in several of the large cities. They were ex tensively feted and had a delightful trip. They returned by way of the Canadian Pacific route. Card honors fell to Mrs. Solomon Hirseh. Mrs. William A. MacRea and Miss Hirsch. On Monday Mrs. Cook will entertain at another small bridge party for n different irroup of friends. In honor of Alfred Hoyt, of New York, who was here for a short visit with his sister. Mrs. Henry Ladd ,Cor bett, a motor trip to Falls Chalet at Latourell was arranged by Mr. and Mrs. Corbett. A dinner in the picturesque bungalow was a feature of the outing. Air. ana Airs. iMiiott. iusies uiuctt., , . . . ... , . .1 ;......-. I 1 Liloyo Omitn anu Lew duuiuuiiBi quests were, entertained. Mr. and Mrs. Alma t. Katz gave an other similar-party on Thursday, when they entertained a number of friends at a motor party and dinner. . Eary in the week there were two en gagements announced and two im portant weddings solemnized. In three instances out of the four the fortunate men were young lawyers. One of the engaged girls when asked if she played, sang or was gifted artistically, replied "No, I'm just going to make a nice comfortable, happy home and look out for the comfort of my husband and help him make his way in the world. I am learning housekeeping and sewing, but I have no talents." A matron .who overheard the remark said "You are a wise little woman. Ami as for talents you have the most precious of them all the talent for home-making." One of the most beautiful weddings of the year was solemnized at the White Temple on Wednesday night when Miss Helen Grace Higbee became the bride of Frederick Mason De Neffe. The service was read at S:30 o'clock bv the Rev. W. B. Hlnson. For half an hour prior to the ceremony a pro gramme of organ seleetffms was pro vided by Mrs. Leonora Fisher Whipp, and just before the bridal party en tered, Mrs. Virginia S. Hutchinson sang Metcalf's "Before You Came." During the service Mrs. Whipp played Men delssohn's "Spring Song.") With the strains of the wedding march there first entered Teddy Hart and Lewis Fisher, two tiny lads in nobby white suite. They carried the ribbons marking the aisles. The ush ers E H. Morris. Coe A. McKenna, Fred Martin. Robert Hitch, Joseph I Cronin, A. H. Allen and uassimer Campbell, and the maids, Miss Louise Boyd and Miss Inez Cross, preceded the bride and scattering blossoms in her path were Mary Fisher and Kath erine Hart, two pretty little girls in white frocks and pink sashes and hair bows. The bride was accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Le Roy Hadley. Mr. De Neffe and his best man, James Conley, met the party at the altar. After the service a reception was held In the par lors of the church. The pulpit, organ loft and balcony were decorated elab orately with palms, pink gladioli, white lilies and palms. In the reception room red' gladioli and alrns formed a bower of loveliness. The bride was radiantly beautiful in her robe of Duchess satin draped in Chantilly lace. Her veil, falling from a narrow head-band of pleated tulle and Grange blossoms, was arranged to show to advantage her wealth of gold en brown hair. Orchids and white roses were mingled in her bouquet. Miss Boyd and Miss Cross were lovely in pink charmeuse, veiled in pale pink chiffon. They wore fetching caps of silver lace and carried princess roses. Mrs. Hudley was handsome in deep ivory tinted Satin with train, draping and girdle of cloth of gold and net embroidered in gold beads and tur quoise. Mrs. Edward M. Long, the charming little grandmother of the bride received her share of attention and admiration. She was gowned in gray crepe de chine and wore some exquisite old lace. Mr and Mrs. De Neffe. assisted by members of the bridal party and rela tives received and a bevy of pretty girls' and voung matrons served ices. Among those assisting were Miss Bes Ble Graham, of Spokane; Miss Shirley Fiske Miss Elizabeth Boyd, Mrs. James Conley and Mrs. Lair H. Gregory. After their wedding trip. Mr. and Mrs. De Neffe will return to Portland and will be established in their 'new home in Garden Home after November 1 The bride is popular socially, gifted in many ways and is possessed of much personal charm. She is a mem ber of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and formerly attended both Washing ton and Oregon State Universities. Mr.. De Neffe'is well known in club circles and as an attorney. 3 The Store of Style Q You Are Invited to visit the store tomorrow and inspect the immense and beautiful display of new Fall "styles in Ladies' and Misses' Wearables. The best ideas in foreign and American st3rle: creations in Coats, Suits, Dresses, Waists. Skirts and Petticoats were gathered together for your choice and the price tickets they bear will thrill .you with sur prise. What About Our Prices? We have earned the reputation as leaders in style, quality and variety. This cherished reputation we will at all tidies retain. Be sides, we now reach out for your recogni tion as the fairest and lowest-price store in the city. Thus, you are now enabled to pro cure a garment of similar quality as you were in the habit of paying about $30.00 for, or more, at only 1 1 1 l it.1 Hill $20 Charming Millinery The new arrivals of Fall Hats have opened up to our entire satisfaction and delight. You are cordially invited to inspect them and to try on a few of these beautiful models. Here, too, as in all other sections of the store, the prices are the lowest in town. Your Credit -as Good as Ever The low prices we are determined to miintain mi high-class, desirable wearim: apparel do not hamper your credit privileges. You Can have your purehMW charged and remit in easy payments instead of settling your entire bill itif 1st of each month. Yes, low prices and liberal credit, both with our eompfttneott Ask for People's Brown Trading Stamps With All Payments 405 Washington Outrmingc Corner of Tenth Street The Store of Service Mrs. M. J. Buckley. Mrs. P. H. Flynn, Miss Helen McCusker, Miss Helen Cal breath. Miss Louise Doroughty. Miss Mamie Helen Flynn and Miss Haze! Johnson. A charming recent addition to Port land society is Mrs. George Schaeffer, who came as a bride to this city a week ago from Louisville, Ky., her home in the sunny Southland. Mrs Schaeffer was formerly Miss Alma I. Blankenbaker. She is the daughter of Mr. and M,rs. L. W. Blankenbaker. prominent residents of Louisville and members of an old Southern family. Mr. Schaeffer and his bride met when they were children at school and the recent marriage was the result of a romance of long standing. The bride groom went back to his old home late in June to claim his bride. The young couple have had an extended wedding trip through the South and West. They stopped for some time in California, where they were entertained exten sively. Several delightful affairs are being planned for the Southern belle, who will be welcomed by the local set. Mr. Schaeffer Is well known in club dom and rallToad circles. Mr. and Mrs. Antolne G. Labbe are being congratulated on the arrival of a baby daughter, born last Wednesday. The home of Mr. and Mrs. James Auld has been lightened by the arrival of twins, a bR- and a girl, who have been christened Martha Jane and. Daniel Davis. Four charming young visitors were honored on Monday, when Mrs. Kath erine F. Daly entertained at a de lightful outing and al fresco luncheon at the Oaks. The honored guests were Miss Helen Baldwin, niece of Mrs. J. C Costello; -Miss Kvfilyn Colbreath, the talented daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Cal breath: Miss Frances Leybald, who Is Mrs. Daly's house guest, and Mrs. Ray monds McCarthy (Irene Flynn). Ad ditional guests were Mrs. J. C. Costello. Mrs. Marcus Delahunt. Mr. P. A. Devers. PROMINENT COUPLE CELEBRATES GOLDEN "WEDDING. Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Cowing, well-known residents of this city, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage on Sunday by entertaining mem bers of their family at an elaborate dinner party at the Hotel Benson. The table appointments were all In golden tones and the service was gold. Mrs. Cowing wore a handsome gown of cloth of gold and lace draped with em broidered net. Mrs. J. B. Montgomery, a charming portrait of whom appears today, is be ing extensively feted by her many friends. Mrs. Montgomery was away In Europe for a long time ana was greau missed. She was . Klentirtea wun me social life of Portland as one of the leaders among the smart Ret Her In- isreat In thlnjrs that are broaa ana good has always been an Inspiration to all with wnom sne is sui:i.iic. is a woman of rare charm and is always thoughtful of others. Mr. and Mrs. J. Sherman O'Gorman and family left during the week for Seaside. Mrs. Harry S. McCraken Is planning to go to the beach soon. She will be accompanied by her three interesting little children and will remain out of town for several weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Branch Riley left yesterday for Tacoma. where they will join the Mazama party and spend two weeks camping in the wild and beautiful country on the north side of Mount Ralni.:r. Both Mr. mid Mrs. Riley are out-of-door enthusiasts and have spent several Summers in moun taineering. Mr. Riley will nave cnarge of the camn entertainments and "stage the shows." Several distinguished Easterners have been in the city this week, en route to the Mazama outing. Among the visitors who have been entertained at social affairs, dinners and motor trips are Dr. C. Brack and his daughter, Miss Edna Brack, and Miss Mary Clem, of St. Louis. Mo.; Allen H. Bent, of Boston; Robert I. Raiman. of New York City: President W. E. 8tone. of Perdue University, and Mrs. Stone; Howard W. Vernon, of New York; Frank B. Wynn, of Philadelphia, and several others. Mrs. George E. Chamberlain and her two attractive daughters, the Misses Carrie-Lee and Fannie Chamberlain, have returned from Washington, D. C. ore iruests for a short time of Mrs. H. B, Galther, 406 East Twelfth street North. , , Mrs. Chamberlain was quite ill In the East, but the ideal climate of Ore gon is rapidly working wonders in re storing her health. The Misses Cham berlain have been among the popular girls of Washington ssclety and have shared in the pleasures of the smart functions In the Capital City. Miss Shirley Eastham 'will go to Hood River soon for a visit with Mrs. Philip Carroll (Frances Nelson). I Preceding the regular festivities of Wednesday evening at the Waverly Country Club were several Informal dinners. The most interesting oJ,these was that presided over by Miss Mar garet Voorhles, who entertained 1 members of the younger smart set. SeVeral polo dinners were given on Monday night at the Waverly Country Club in honor of the visiting polo play ers..' labt Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ladd Corbett entertained at an Infor mal dinner for Francis Orosvenor and J. C. Fordham, of Vancouver, B. C. V Mrs. Edward Ehrman added her quota of social interest to the week's happenings by entertaining charmingly at tea on Thursday. Miss Barbara Mackenzie left on Mon day for La Pine. Or. She will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred A. Aya (Grace ; Honeyman). Two engagements announced early in the week caused quite a buxz of ex citement In social circles, Miss Ida Marie Shea made known her betrothal to Eugene Bland, and Miss Mabel Ayers told of her engagement to Charles Elvon Mustek, of Pasadena, Cat, Miss Shea entertained at a bridge ten Tuesday, when she had as her guest of honor Miss Bernice Riley, of Chi cago. When the game was over and the ICes were being served, tne guests were surprised to receive little red hearts attached to Iady-flners en circled with engagement rings. The hearts bore the names of the affianced pair and the date. August J7. which has been set for the marriage. The rooms were beautifully decorat ed with red roses and other cut flow ers. Miss Shea was prettily gowned In pink embroidered marquisette. Mrs. William E. McGinn, who assisted in receiving, was attired in a handsome lavender gown, and Miss Pagmar Ko rell was lovely In pink. Miss Riley wore white lingerie and Mrs. Martin Shea, mother of the bride-to-be, was gowned In a modish costume of ircen of becoming shade. The prises were won . by Mrs. William Castleman, ot New Vork, and Miss Pagmar Kor-ll. Miss Shea Is a sweet. Interesting girl the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs Martin J. Shea. Mr. Bland Is a former resident of Illinois. He Is a graduate of the University of Illinois and la a member of Phi Delta Phi fraternity. He is also identified with the Multno mah Amateur Athletic Club. He will take his bride East to visit his par ents and friends. Early In the Fall the couple will build an artistic hmne In this city. Miss Mabel Ayers is a former stu dent of Portland Academy, and while at school, and afterward In her social life, she made a wide circle of friends who are Interested In her welfare, and so the announcement of her engage ment to the Pasadena attorney created quite a stir. Miss Ayers visited her sister, Mrs. Ted Ludlam. recently, and was entertained at several delightful affairs. On Thursday Mrs. Ludlam ntf Miss Ayers went to San Francisco, Mr. Muslck Joined them In the Bay City. Miss Ayres Is the daughter of Mrs. Alexander G. Ogilvie. of Whit Salmon. Wash. Charles Elvon Muslck, her fiance, Is the son of Mrs. H. L. Musick. of Pasadena. rooms and reception hall for cards and after tho game the scene of entertain ment wag changed to the garden, where Ices and tea were served. About 30 additional guests cnm In for the latter hour. Several society matrons and maids assisted the hostess In receiving and serving. . The Portland Art Association haa Is sued an artistic book announcing plana for the coming year. The term will begin October i. Miss Dorothy Gilbert Is the honorary scholarship student. Special Invitation to the Ladies B. Sail, the ladlea' taller, for merly located at -411 Morrtaon street, haa removed to 171 Elev enth street, one-half Mack south of Morrison. Mr. Sail haa taken Into the firm Mr. J. I'reaainan. also well known to the trade. The firm will carry a new and specially selected stock of the finest fabrics, which they will make to your order, combining perfect fit. atyle and workman ship. Our openlnc tlila week will be made popular by a Ma redar tlua la price as all Inducement to Introduce our new location. Sail & Pressman 171 Kleenth atreet. U Block South of Morriaon at. For the pleasure of her friends and several out-of-town visitors. Mrs. C. S. Jftckson entertained yesterday at an auction bridge and garden tea. Six tables were arranged in the drawing- W. G. SMITH & CO. Mart AND VISITING CARD ENGRAVERS Third Floor Morgan Building. Broadway and Wasotngton. We Carry IMPORTED NECKWEAR Exclusively K.S. ERVIN & CO., Ltd , General English Tailors 2d floor selling building Sixth and Alder Streets LADIES The new styles for Fall have arrivfil. Place your order now and avoid the Fall rush. Prices Reasonahlc. B. FINK LADIES' TAILOR 407 Eilers Bldg. J. K. STERN Ladies' Tailor i it i MBS 'i ., la offering Suits at reduced prlcee, while he is In New York buying Kail goods, latest styles. Order now. ila your opaortunUy.