The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current, November 22, 1914, SECTION THREE, Image 36

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Newspaper Page TextTHE SUNDAY OREfiOXTAK PORTLAND, XOVEMHER 22. 1914. thuslastlc worker In all charitable af fairs, also a prominent member of th American Drama League, Portland branch. ' Misses Evelyn Carey and Katherine Holbrook returned homo early In the week from a short visit with Mrs. Ran dolph Pooley at Hood Hiver. Mrs. Ralph Matson entertained the Walking Clnb Wednesday at luncheon, the morning being devoted to skating instead of walking. Miss Marjorie Forbis, of Dilly, Or a former Portland belle. Is passing a few weeks at the Nortonia, Hotel. She and her mother have been living at their ranch home for almost two years. One of the' most delightful of all the series of teas for the' benefit of the British Red Cross Society was that given by Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Blackwood on Wednesday afternoon from 3 to 1 o'clock. An unusual preponderance of men was noticed and a considerable sum of money was contributed for the Bp HE Greatest Thanksgiving Coat Sale - iu -vV ; mWk II i 1 . v-i fVflliln i 1J 1 10 l v2XVv A-LTiHOUiiH teas, luncheons, dinners and dancea .have played an im portant part In the social world last week, skating has held, and will continue to hold, a prominent place in tho daily schedule of the society ma tron. Never has the wave of enthusi asm reached such a flood tide as it has since the inauguration of the I6e Hip podrome, where .tremendous drowds of women vie with each other during the forenoons and afternoons to become proficient in the exhilarating sport. The Bi.appy, brisk Weather of the. past few days has made the sport more realistic, and gay little throngs of energetic young people can be seen with boots and skates, carrying one back to school days. It is evident, with so much en thusiasm, that ice skating has come to stay in Portland. -' A large charity tea will be the stellar event of this week, when the People's Institute will again be the beneficiary. Mrs. Helen Ladd Corbett will give the iiKe of her spacious home for this af fair on Friday afternoon. Thanksgiving is also a day for mer riment, and family reunions, and the many girls and boys attending nearby colleges will return to town for the holidays. During their visit, numerous social affairs will mark the days. One of the smartest affairs of the past week was the bridge tea for which Mrs. George Lawrence was hostess AV'ednesday. Another was the charm ing and interesting tea given by Mrs. Joseph N. Teal to compliment iier sis ter, Miss Genevieve Thompson, who re turned the middle of the week from a long tour. The charity tea for which Mrs. James P. Cooke gave the use of her handsome residence Wednesday, was also one of the brilliant events of the week, with many elaborate and de lightful Red Cross Society teas inter spersing the gay days. Since Dame Fashion has decreed that the skirts of the Winter gowns must be wider, Portland's society belles have been only too willing to bow to her mandates. The effect of the ruling was noticed particularly in the gown ing of tlie girls who attended the Fri day Night Dancing Club's party this past week. Never has there been a prettier party Tiere, never one more thoroughly enjoyable. Dinners pre ceded and suppers followed the main festivity of the evening; Friday night was Indeed a happy occasion for the younger set. Among the patronesses receiving, Jlrs.-Ii. C. Shevlin was attractive and distinguished in a robe of turquoise taffeta with silver embroidery and trimming of point lace. Mrs. Charles C. Htndman was charm ing in a dainty flowered silk with girdle -of rose color. Mrs. John Kollock wore a handsome gown of royal blue, with draping of black chiffon and touches of creamy Jace. Mrs. William Hurd Lines was at tired In black sUk, with overdress of lace and chiffon. Miss Mary Btuart Smith wore a charming new model of pink taffeta, with full, wide skirt, trimmed with colonial ruffles. ' The bodice was of the same material and was draped in folds with chiffon. Miss Ailsa MacMaster wore m Frenchy frock of pale pink with elabo rate embroidery of silver and spangles. Miss Ellen Lou Mills wore pale blue charmeuse over which was a drape of gold lace. White lace on the .bertha and embroidery of beads on the bodice were effective. Miss Isabella Macleay was becom ingly govned in white silk with tulle as a filmy overdress. . Miss Isabella Gauld was charming In a stunning gown of American beauty taffeta. A black velvet bow at the back of the girdle was a smart con trast. Miss Margery Hoffman' gown was of black lace fashioned over satin. Miss Louise Burns had one of the prettiest gcwns, a girlish costume of tafleta with lace trimming. - Mrs. Carl Wernicke wore a chie gown f yellow chiffon cloth. Mrs. A. D. Morris was also In yel low. Her overdress was of yellow chiffon with the border pattern in black. Miss Margaret Mears was attractive In blue taffeta with dainty overdress cf tulle. Miss Katherine Hart wore robin's- gg blue net over silk. ' Miss Ruth Teal wore the gown in -which she recently made ber debut. It is of pale pink. A rich-toned Ameri- - - s V, i-v, ' i ' I ,' .ti i.' j- f - AiW..H&:fKw-.::-cS r . - . ? - -' " 1 - f A , , , , - - - 1 , ' - - - ? ' - - "V . y m- can Beauty rose was arranged at the corsage. Miss Elizabeth Jacobs was charming ly pretty in pleated chiffon of a deli cate pink shade, made over charmeuse and with cream lace on the bodice. - Mida Evelyn Carey's gown was of white taffeta with lace bodice and tiny silk roses as a trimming. Miss Cornelia Cook was lovely in pink embroidered chiffon built over satin. Miss Rhoda Rummelin was attired in a modish frock of white charmeuse with over-dress of silver lace. Miss Mary Robertson wore a beauti ful gown of gold, charmeuse with bead ed overdress. Miss Sara McCully was attired in a simple gown of peach blossom pink crepe de chine. Miss Genevieve Hailey's gown was Persian in effect, an evening gown of Oriental silk vastly becoming. Mrs. Joseph Nathan Teal's reception on Friday afternoon in compliment to Miss Genevieve Thompson was a bril liant social event and a delightful af fair in every way. The day was fine and the occasion, the greeting of one who had been abroad for a long time, .was socially notable. Mrs. Teal was gowned in a hand some robe of black charmeuse with draping of chiffon. Miss Thompson, who was the center of attraction, was becomingly gowned in light blue crepe elaborately embroidered in silver. Miss Ruth Teal's blonde loveliness was en hanced by a girlish frock of pale pink. The reception hall- was artistically em bellished with stately, long-stemmed chrysanthemums and palms, and the living-room was decorated with moon light chrysanthemums. In the dining room choice roses were banked and used to center the attractive table. Mrs. Arthur Mears, Mrs. J. Andre Fouilhoux, Mrs. Carl Wernicke and Mrs. Donald Mears poured tea. At the punch table were Mrs. H. W. Corbett and Mrs. Harriet McArthur. Assisting about the room were a number of pret tily gowned society maids, among whom were Miss Evelyn Carey, Miss Sally Hart, Miss Genevieve Church, Miss Marjorie Hoffman. Miss Isabella Gauld and Miss Ella Stephens. The guest list included representa tives of all the most prominent fam ilies of Portland.' An air of hospitality, for which the Teal abode is famous added to the general charm of the smart gathering. Several other events' -rrii-frtrinu-i --mn-rhi ' -- if, I I of social note will be planned in the near future for Miss Thompson. With Mrs. McArthur she traveled abroad for several months and later spent several happy weeks In the East, where she was extensively feted. With Mrs. Thompson and Miss Teal she arrived here early in the week, and her friends are all anxious to give her a cordial welcoming home. . The arrival of Miss Mazie MacMaster on next Thursday morning wKl be an event that wjll be of especial social In terest. Miss MacMaster has been away from Portland for eight months. After the family returned from Europe, Mrs. MacMaster. and Miss Ailsa MacMaster returped some time ago and have en tered into the social life of Portland, having been entertained at numerous affairs of both formal and Informal types. . - Mr. and Mrs. John K. Kollock and little daughter, Mary, have given up their residence on Council Crest for the Winter and have taken apartments at Hotel Benson. The S. 1. Uphams will occupy the Kollock residence during their absence. Mrs. B. G. Whitehouse celebrated her birthday Thursday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E.- L. Brown. A few of the honor guests' oldest friends came in to- pass the afternoon, and instead of the usual sewing bee they enjoyed old fashioned games, followed by a de licious repast. The guests were.seated at- a long table, the center of which was adorned with a huge cake, lighted with pink candles, and surroundeti with pink carnations. J Artistic baskets of Cecil Bruner roses were arranged in the Jrawing-room. Mrs. Whitehouse Is one of the oldest residents of this city, and is detrly loved by the younger set as well as the older contingent. Mrs. John Napier (Mary Scarbor ough), of Richmond, Va.,,who has vis ited in this city frequently and has been entertained here by prominent women, will make her home with her husband in Vancouver, B. C, on Shaughnessey Heights. Mrs. Napier's wedding was an event of last Summer. i Miss Getta Washerman left Sunday night for an extended visit with"rela tives and friends in New Tork. Miss Wasserman is one of the popular woman of Portland, and is a most en- fund by the 160 callers. The Black- I wood residence was aglow with white, ! leathery chrysanthemums and palms, donated by local florists. A charming feature of the afternoon was the ex cellent musical programme given by Robert Lovell Wilson, well-known bari tone; Miss Patterson, soprano; Mrs- Leo Pearson, violinist: Mrs. A. B. Wil loughby, who accompanied Mrs. Pear son, and J. Hutchinson, who played several selections and also accom panied Miss Patterson and Mr. Lovell i in their solos. The tea table was presided over by Mrs. M. Butler. Mrs. J. Morton. Mrs. Henry Kirk, Mrs. Albert Cousins, Mrs.J unaries niaxeiey ana Mrs. j. uicsman, who served for short intervals during the afternoon. Elaborate in every detail was the bridge tea given Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. George Lawrence, Jr. The aft ernoon was bright and cold and called forth some smart furs and wraps that were worn with beautiful afternoon costumes. Mrs. Lawrence is a charm ing hostess and the reception was one of the most delightful of the seaspn. The rooms were decorated artistically. In the reception hall were arranged mulberry tinted chrysanthemums and in the drawing-room the exquisite ap pointments were enhanced with a dec oration of mauve chrysanthemums. The dining-room was all in tones of yellow shading from the palest lemon tint to the deep russet and 'golden hrown PVirtv critostA AnfnvMl th H S version of bridge and as many more ' came in later for tea. Mrs. Frederick Alva Jacobs, Mrs.,Oskar E. Huber and Mrs. Henry Hugh O'Reilly presided at the table Assisting the hostess in re ceiving were Miss Lawrence, Miss Ma bel Lawrence, Mrs. William Lawrence. Little Anne Lawrence, the attractive young daughter of the household, and her friend, Helen Illidge, received cards at the door. The prizes were awarded for high scores to Mrs. William Mar shall, Mrs. Frederick Buffum and Mrs. I. Koshland. Among the guests who played bridge were: Mrs. Herbert Holman, Mrs. Otto Prael, Mrs. H. H. .O'Reilly. Mrs. Adrian McCalmaru Mrs. Rudolph Prael, Miss Von Bolton, Mrs. Russell Sewell, Mrs. J. J. Panton, Mrs. S. B. Forbes, Mrs. Charles Schnabel, Mrs. William Mar shall, Mrs. Kobert WilsonT Mrs. Edward L. Thompson. Mrs. A. Tucker, Mrs. O. D. Schalk, Mrs. Isadore Koshland, Mrs. F. W. Ross, Mrs. Rufus Holman, Mrs. Ft. F. Monges, Mrs. P. H. Davidson, Mrs. Frederick Nitchey, Mrs. C. D. Brunn, Mrs .Charles Warrens, Mrs. F. C. Mal pas. Miss Nicholson, Mrs. H. B. Van Duser, Mrs.-P. E. Brigham, Mrs. Fred erick Prael, Mrs. F. (3. Buffum, Mrs. W. H. Wallace. Mrs. F. J. Zlegler, Mrs. Edwin Caswell. Mrs. Jamej Thompson, Mrs. Arthur C. Spencer. Mrs. W. H. Overbeck, Miss Helen Ross, Mrs. Fred erick Alva Jacobs, Mrs. W. & Dinwiddle, Mrs. Frank Kerr. Among those who called for tea were: Mrs. W. B. Peacock. Mrs. 8. W. Hughes, Mrs. Arthur Gay, Mrs. K. . "C. Stevens, Mrs. F. O. Downing, Miss Mabel Law rence. Mrs. Otto Breyman. Mrs. William H.Skene, Miss Norrls. Mrs. Russell J. Hubbard. Mrs. Horace Butterfield, Miss Noble, Mrs. Benjamin -Trenkman, Mrs. Oliver Season. Mrs. Frank S. Gilbert, Mrs. J. W. Bickford, Mrs. Herbert Brad ley. Mw. Frank Nau, Mrs. J. F. Bwing, Mrs. Henry Jenning, Jr., Mrs., Oskar E. Huber, Miss Lawrence, ' Mrs. William Lawrence, Miss Florence Stackpole, Mrs. Ralph Jenkins, Mrs. James K. Gamble, Mrs. C. L. Mead, Mrs. M. B. Reilley, Mrs. Ludwlg Hirsch, Mrs. K. B. Caswell, Mrs. 8. T. Hamilton, Mrs. J. K. Holman, Mrs. Benjamin Holman. Among the smaller, but in every w.ty delightful, affairs of Wednesday eve ning was a dance given by Mrs. C. T. Whitney, of Alexandra Court. A few of the younger set were guests. . One of the important events of Thanksgiving week will be the anni versary tea o! the People's Institute, for which Mrs. Helen Lsdd Corbett will open her home on Friday afternoon. November 27. Invitations have been issued. Inclosing tiny red envelopes for the -silver anniversary offering. The following members of the- ex ecutive board will receive with Mrs. Corbett: Mrs. W. B. Ayer, Mrs. H. C. Cabell, Mrs. Thomas S;ott. Brooke, Mrs. L. Allen Lewis. Mrs, A. E. Rockey, Mrs. George Whiteside. Mrs. Robert Strong, Mrs. Warren E. Thomas, Mrs. Sherman Hall, Mrs. Thomas Honeyman, Mrs. James B. Kerr and Miss Pilchard. A number of young girls will assist. Among the many young matrons who have been interested in the work of the institute: and who have assisted at different times In volunteer work are Mrs. Edmund Dcvereaux. Mrs. David Lewis, Mrs. Kenneth Beehe, Mrs. A. A. Aya, Mrs. Gerald Beebe, Mrs. Donald Green, Mrs. Frnk Kerr. Mrs. Henry Corbett,- Mrs. Eliot Corbett, Mrs. Eugene Rockey and Mrs. O. Kirkham Smith. Mrs. A. D. Norrls is entertaining Miss Alice Jones, a charming Bostonian, for a few weeks. Mrs. Norrls will give a tea in her honor this week, and many other prominent matrons' and maids will entertain, complimenting this visitor. - Society folk are taking a keen Inter est In the annual Thanksgiving paper chase which will take place Thursday morning from the Portland Hunt Club. A larger number of riders have entered this year than ever before, and one of the attractive features of this affair is an elaborate breakfast which will be served at the clubhouse. Many devotees .of the saddle will ride out in groups to see the start and finish and join In the festivities at the club, while others, less energetic, will motor to Garden Home. Miss Wilhelmina F. Conn, whose en gagement to Clarence F Morse was an nounced recently, has been feted much during the week." A number of infor mal affairs have marked the week, prominent among them being the bridge-tea for which Miss Dagmar Korell was hostess on Tuesday 'and the luncheon presided over by Mrs. Mat thew Fenton Thursday. This week will chronicle a great many affairs for the charming bride elect, whose wedding will be a notable event of next month. She is tho daugh ter of Mrs. Frank M. Cohn and popular In local society. Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Sharpsten, who have been residing at the Wilmar Apartments, plan to pass the Winter in California. They left Monday night for Fort McDowell, where they will be the guests of Captain and Mrs. Arthur Bryant. Later they will go to Los An geles. The Sharpstens cam to this city but a short time ago from Philadelphia. During the mornings and afternoons, the Portland. Ice Hippodrome resembles Credit Your Privilege 405 a special matinee or large- tea. If the assemblage of society matrons and maids can be taken as f. criterion. Among those noticed during the past few days who are rapidly becoming artists in this sport are Mrs. Julius L. Meier. Mrs. Hazel Blumauer Lltt. Miss Madeline Stone, Mrs. Henry Metzger, Mrs. Walter Gadsby, Mrs. I. N. Lip man, Mrs. David Honeyman. Mrs. James Mcl. Wood. Mrs. Frank E. Watklns. Mrs. Ralph C. Matson, Miss Shirley East ham. Miss Jean Morrison, Mrs. Mar- f;aret Weber. Mrs. F. C. Buffum. Miss largaret Bair, Mrs. Ray Matson, Mrs. A. Meier, Mrs. J I. C. Otenhelmer, Miss Grace O'Nell, Mrs. Chester B. Murphy. Mrs. Frank A. Spencer, Mrs. William Fecheimer, Mrs. Arthur Sherwood, Mrs. Angevleve Voshon, Mrs. Lulu King McPherson, Miss Rita Lind, Miss Stella Frohman, Miss Olive Failing. Miss Louise Poulsen, Miss Charlotte Breyman, Miss Harriet Breyman, Miss Winifred Huber. Miss Elisabeth Huber, Mrs. C. G. Murphy, Miss Lillian Mor gan, Mrs. Edward Bleker, Mrs. R. R. Warrinner, Miss Hazel Robb. Mrs. C. H. DavlB, Jr.. Miss Ailsa MacMaster and Miss Barbara Mackenzie. Mrs. Natt MoDougall has as her house guest Mrs. Theodore Witheo, of Conrad. Mont., who arrived last night and will remain for an indefinite visit. - Seldom in the history of Portland has soqjety responded so readily and eagerly to the call of charlty'as it did on Wednesday afternoon, when the Cathedral Ladles' Aid Society gave a large and' elaborate tea at the resi dence of Mrs. James P Cooke for the benefit of St. Agnes Baby Home. The coffers of the home will be enriched about toOO from the proceeds of the tea and sale .of candy. From 6 until 6 o'clock there was a steady stream of men callers, who aided the tremendous gathering of smartly-gowned women to make the affair a splendid success. Mrs. Cooke and the officers of the so ciety received the guests. They in cluded Mrs. P. J. Cronln. president; Mrs. Joseph McCusker. Mrs.' Harry Ir win and Miss Mary Mackay. A charming feature of the event was the -excellent musical programme given by Miss Mamie Helen Flynn. Ferdinand Konrad and Waldemar Lind. and or chestra music was enjoyed all after noon. The entire house was aglow with masses of yellow, shaggy chrys anthemums and ferns, while the tea table decorations were unusually pret ty'; a huge silver basket filled with pompon and button chrysanthemums and tied with fluffy bows of yellow tulle enhanced the attractiveness of the appointments. Mrs. Joh:i Murphy and Mrs. J. Gras ella received the silver offering at the door, and the beverages were served by Mrs. Andrew C. Smith. Mrs. Thomas Erskine, Mrs. W. M. Daly, Mrs. M. Zan, Mrs. Fred Stanley. Mrs. J. C. Costello. Mrs. Edward Boyce. Mrs. J. P. O'Brien. Mrs. A. M. Cronin, Mrs. A. D. McDougall, Mrs. John Barrett. Mrs. J. Francis Shea, Mrs. David M. Dunne, r X&A5 PKE5ENTS - .Monogram STATIONERY and Engraved VISITING CARDS W. G. SMITH & CO. Third Floor, Morgan Bldg. Third Floor, Washington Bldg. . A.r K.S- BEFORE " PLACING YOUR ORDER FOR YOUR TAILOR MADE SUIT, GET MY PRICES. B. 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