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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 13, 1916)
3 i:ll!ii!!i-!li)!iiL!!iHlli.i! - . . - 1111 rvv f vr hj 17) i i - i III - Intimate friends of the bride-elect shared the pleasure of the day. Mrs. F. O. Downing entertained on Wednesday in compliment to Mrs. A. Tominick. who has been the guest of Mrs. David Goodaell for several weeks. The festivity had as its setting the apartments of Mrs. Downing: in the Hotel Portland. Mrs. John McCraken was hostess for another attractive party for Mrs. Dominick In the Hotel Benson. Mrs. Dominick1 will return to her home In New York City soon. One of the most beautiful wedding ceremonies of the Summer was solem nized at the home of Mrs. Lloyd Smith on Wednesday night, when Miss Una Linehan. sister of Mrs. Smith, became the bride of Dr. K. Xelson Allen, pas tor of the South Hollywood Presby terian Church, of Los Angeles. The Rev. Frank DeWitt Findley officiated. The bride was lovely in a pown of white net. made over white silk and beautifully embroidered. A Castle wreath of orange blossoms encircled her head and from the wreath de pended a Ions filmy veil. The bouquet was an artistic arrangement of lilies of the valley and pond lilies. Little Barbara Jane Smith, the 5-year-old daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Lloyd Smith, was the dainty attendant. She wore a chic French frock of white-and-pink batiste and carried Cecil Brunner roses. Mrs. Smith was pretty in pink silk embossed with velvet design. Mrs. J. Harvey Johnson wore apricot satin bro cade. Mrs. Linehan was distinguished in a handsome sown of black chiffon and hand-made lace fashioned over Ivory satin. Mrs. P. J. Mann and Mrs. A. T. Smith presided at the table. Mrs. J. H. Johnson played the wedding inarch. Dr. and Mrs. Allen departed, after the ceremony and supper, for a wed ding trip, and later will go to make their home in Los Angeles. Dr. Allen has many degrees that may be affixed to his name. He is a graduate of Co lumbia University, of the University of New York and attended Lebanon Col lege in Tennessee. In addition he has made a name for himself as a lecturer and orator, as well as an authority on religious questions. His bride is a brilliant musician, a graduate of the American Conservatory at Chicago, and has been soloist at several of the lead ing churches here. She has been di rector of the choir of the First United Presbyterian Church, of this city. She was one of the organizers of the Mac Do we 11 Club, and is socially popular. Dr. Allen formerly resided in Portland, and was pastor of the Hawthorne Park Presbyterian Church. The flowers for the Allen-Linehan wedding were exceptionally lovely. Roses, stately lilies and palms were arrranged artistically and in generous quantities, presenting a bower-like ef fect that made a fitting background for the impressive ceremony, the bridal party and the 8 art assemblage of guests. of Mrs. James B. Kerr, Mrs. Thomas Hailey entertained at an informal tea on Thursday at Alexandra Court. Mrs. Kerr returned a few weeks ago from an extended visit in Madison. . N ... Miss Helen Drain and Miss Elsie Cut ler, of Tacoma, are guests of Mrs. Her bert Garr Reed and are being enter tained extensively at informal social gatherings and outings. mm For Miss Mildred Elizabeth Gordon, of Chicago. Miss Dorothy Louise Bliss will entertain on Friday at a tea at which the members of Phi Delta Sigma will be guests. Miss Gordon arrived In Portland last Thursday with Mrs. Wal ter Bliss and Miss Bliss. She will visit here for a fortnight or more. Miss Gordon is prominently identified with the sorority, whose local members will be asked to meet her. It was largely through the efforts of Miss Bliss and Miss Gordon that the local came into the National. Miss Bliss is a clever violinist and Miss Gordon is a socic girl of Chicago. Mrs. Bliss and iss Dorothy Louise have been in California for about' two months, ipending a large part of the time at Santa Crux. It was there that their guest Joined them. An event of last week. Just prior to the marriage of Miss Lina Linehan and Dr. . Nelson Allen, was a tea given by Mrs. J. Harvey Johnson honoring the bride-elect. Receiving with the nostess and honor guest were Mrs. H. R. Linehan and Mrs. Lloyd Ritlen house Smith. Arranged about the rooms were ferns, Oregon grape, hydrangeas and cut flowers. Sweet peas in pastel shades centered the tea table. Tea was served in the library. Mrs. Blaine Smltla and Mrs. A. v. Moore poured. Mrs. Walter H. Butchart, of Seattle, and Mrs. J. Allen Leas served ices. Assisting about the rooms were Mrs. Henry A. liarr, Mrs. Marshall Nesblt, Mrs. Stanley Griffith wer8chkui. Miss ray Butchart, or Seattle; Miss Harriet Leas. Miss Lillian Bohnson, Miss Blanche Cohen, of Seat tle. About 65 maids and matrons called during the afternoon. ... Mrs. A. E. Brown, wife of British Vice-Consul Albert E. Brown, enter tained a number of her friends at her home in the Wagoner Apartments, 715 Wayne street, with an af ternon tea during the past week. . . . Miss Helen Mae Clark and Miss Rachel Mary Clark entertained on Thursday at a bridge-tea given at their home in Irlvington for Miss Sam Montgomery, of Fort Worth. Tex., who is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Horace Luckett. . Sharing the honors, also, was Mrs. Cornelius Riley, of Omaha, Neb., who is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Rayner, of Hancock street. The color scheme of rose and violet made the tea table and the rooms artistic and attractive. Sweet peas in the prevailing shades centered the board and at each place, as a favor, was a basket of sweet peas and roses. Mrs. Thomas F. Hyskell (Margaret Older) entertained at luncheon on Fri day in her home on Portland Heights. The table was placed on the veranda Covers were laid for Mrs. Clifford Gray. Mrs. Albert Elliott. Mise Bessie Snook, Miss Fay Barnes. Miss Thelma Reed. Miss Edith Williams. Miss Frances Older and the hostess. Cards and music were diversions after the luncheon. Honoring Miss Genevieve Landeen bride-elect, the Misses Hazel Bowman and Georgia Irvine entertained with a linen shower last week at the home of the former in Irvlngton. The rooms were fragrant and attractively deco rated with baskets of sweet peas and ferns. At the table a sprinkler of pink sweet peas formed the center piece from which pink ribbons extended tc each of the 12 covers. The guests were Miss Landeen. Mrs. Paul Feely, the Misses Anna Rich. Marlon RIchey, Dorothy Bowman. Helen Cowle, Marie Irvine. Florence Johnson. Gene Gumm and Effie Vanderveen. The Misses Arlee Slatten and Mollle Kniss were hostesses for a unique af fair last Thursday evening at their Summer home in Oak Grove. Japanese lanterns were scattered In profusion throughout the woods and a huge bonfire burned on the beach. where a marshmallow toast was en Joyed by all. Music and dancing were the diversions of the' evening, every thing taking place on the beach. Dur ing the course of the evening & light luncheon was served. Mrs. Slatten assisted In receiving. and the invitation list included: Gretchen Jackman, Flora Bushnell. Ethel Wheeler, Lavina Rodgers. Olive Stark. Rose Jansen. Alice Woods, Ina Irvine, Loralne Duncan. Inez WTolfe, Grace Baldwin. Hazel Wallace. Madge Gray, Callie Walkley, Freda Payne, O SEASON ever promised Fashions of more originality and charm. Two of our buyers have spent a month in New York selecting: the smartest. This post-Autumn showing Monday will attract many women who enjoy seeing and wearing the new styles first. wm w Long Coats again the feature of rail Lbuits Lone coats, yes, but not the long coats of seasons past! Designers hav given them the artiste touch that makes new styles all over again. Lots of buttons; novel use of the belt, Norfolks, semi-fitted backs. Navy, new browns, new grays, plum.. Prices range, $19.50 to $36.50. Stunning Fall Coats "New Fall Suit, as Sketched $36.50 For motoring or traveling, says Fashion. Swagger coats of velours, with new fur-trimmed cape collars. Invisible plaids, tweeds. $11.50 to $39.50. Crepe de Chine and Georqette Blouses The two queen silks for Fall. The large cape collars, new frills and style-touches are shown, at $5.50 to f 12.50. Charming Autumn ili)linery Creations from Morehead & Jardine, Rawak, Mode. The post-season never brought so many exquisite hats. They range from $5 to $30. a. irv P OR T LAW D o U24tol2aSxh5tJugtcg'vifehinon J See Our 'Windows Sunday S3 Ethel Kidder. Melba Kidder. Edith Hubbard, Anna Young, Helen Corn well. Lepha Beach. Miss Miller. Gladys Kertson. Mabel Hall. Mollle Kniss. Ar lene Slatten. Ruty Janesch. Sidney Zigler. Mr. McClaine. Warren Kohl man, Itussell Brant. Klmore Bradshaw, Jr.. Warren Kdwards, Jesse Lowther, William Enke, Donald Thompson. Paul Flnley. William Gregory. .Charles Wig gins, Glen Jenkins. Harold Woods, George Bermiston, Chauncey Bermls ton. Dan Gill. Ray Burdlck. Paul Dick inson. Mlks Skoog. Gordon Skoog. Cecil Getz. Joe Caster, Charles Sldwell and Dave Kinsey. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Weeton. of Hill side Drive, are being congratulated on the arrival of a little son. born last Monday. The baby will be named Charles Harold Weston. Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Urfer. of New Philadelphia. O.. were given a recep tion Tuesday evening by Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Finzer and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Flack. The reception was preceded by a lawn picnic dinner, served to the guests with the assistance of Mrs. Irving S. Tlbbetts, Mrs. C E. Dentler and Mrs. Walker. The musical programme was en joyed by the. 160 persons present, and the Grand Army Quartet, consisting of Veterans Varner. Hamilton. Chambers and Poulson, was the sensation of the evening. The singing of Mrs. W. H. Moses was delightful. The violin selections by Mrs. K. P. Tebbetts and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Slm mouwen were well received. A reading by Miss Marie Stewart and a piano solo bv Miss Maude Bourner. a pupil of Miss Blable. were enjoyed. The pro gramme was concluded with a song by Miss Beatrice Flnxer. Mr. and Mrs. Urfer and son. Donald. GIFTED JTOUNG MATROX WHO PARTICIPATED IN BENEFIT PROGRAMME AT SEASIDE. Society in Portland was interested this week in the announcement of the engagement of Miss Ruth Zeile, of San Francisco, and Corbett Moody. Miss Zeile had many friends here. . Mrs. A. A. Morrison has returned from a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Thomas Sharp, of Prineville. . . For Miss Francke and Miss Ann Pratt. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sawyer will entertain informally at dinner today. Miss Pratt is from Berkeley and Miss Francke from Cambridge. . Mrs. J. D. Farrell entertained on Wednesday for Mrs. F. W. Leadbetter and her ghest. Mrs. Beale. of Santa Barbara. Miss Virginia McDonough enter tained at a picnic supper on Wednes day, when she honored Miss Hazel Archibald, of Seattle. Other guests were Mrs. Hazel Blumauer Litt. Miss Rhoda Rummelin. Miss Parker. Miss Margaret Mears, Ernest Swlgert Mac- Cormac, Berkeley Snow, James Brady, LHis Bragg, W llliam Burgard. Mrs. Jonah B. Wise will entertain at a smart tea on Thursday in honor of Miss Stella Wolfe, whose marriage to Edwin L. Neustadter will be an event of mid-September. Lord and Lady Shaughnessy. who visited here as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Farrell. have announced the engagement of their daughter. Mar guerite, to Edwin L. Sanborn, of Ha vana. Cuba. Mrs. A. D. Charlton was hostess on Thursday at a dinner party at which she honored Miss Elizabeth Fee and Miss Ma re la Fee. two charming visitors from San Francisco. The table was centered with nasturtiums. Covers were placed for Mr. and Mrs. Charlton, Miss Constance Piper, the Misses Fee. Edgar Piper, Tom Dobson, Dr. George Ainslee and Howard and Lavella Charlton. Miss Myrtle Gram left during week for a visit at Gearhart. the Tom Dobson left during the latter part of the week for 10 days' stay at Seaside. ... Flowers and all the pretty expres sions of congratulation are finding their way to Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Burke Allen (Ruby Pawley). whose home was gladdened with the arrival of a baby boy Friday. August 4. The baby has been named for his uncle. Harry Allen. Miss Genevieve Thompson has "as her house guest Miss Anna Pratt, of Berkeley. Cal. m m m Honoring the Misses Young, of Mad ison. Wis., who are the house guests ' , x ft h v In Y I . - S S -K ill ! , - . f I ( .-V , l r ! '7 the guests of honor, departed for the ' East Wednesday morning,' after visit ing in Portland for a week. Mr. Urfer Is a prominent merchant and banker, and is also interested in a number of manufacturing enterprises. The lovely home of Mr. and Mrs. James McMeramin in Beaumont was the scene of a pretty luncheon Thurs day, when Mrs. McMeramin entertained for the members of PI Beta Phi who will leave shortly to continue their work at the universities. Yellow pop ples gracefully adorned the tables. Baskets of gold flowers were arranged artistically in the drawing room. Mrs. McMeramin's guests were Mrs. B. Beck, Mrs. Frank Knight. Mrs. John Turner. Gertrude Cowgill. Rita Fraley. Gean Geisler. Margaret Jackson. Frances Dewar. Elizabeth Dewar. Marie Mitchener. Florence Krapp. Janet McLaren. Annalee Miller. Verna Weaver and Miss Virginia Thompson. Assist ing were Pauline Titus, Eunice Cow gill and Ruth Doyle. Mrs. frank Knight was hostess Wednesday afternoon at one of the most enjoyable parties of the season, given on her launch, the Sarah Jane. The party motored up the river, and in the late afternoon a landing was made and a delightful picnic supper was served under the cool shade trees. The return home was made slowly by moonlight- Mrs. Knight's guests In cluded members of Pi Beta Phi and their friends, Mrs. Burton Beck, Mrs. T. Owen. Mrs. John Turner. Mrs. John Claire Montelth. Mrs. H. Pownell. Mrs. James McMeramin. Verna Barker. Helen Clarke, Gertrude Cowgill. Elisabeth Dewar. Frances Dewar. Rita Fraley. Jean Geisler, Margaret Jackson. Flor ence Krapp, Helen Mlnslnger. Marie Mitchener, Janet McLaren. Annalee Miller. Grace Miller. Mabel Neal. Mil dred Steinmetz. Estelle Talmadge. of Georgia; Jeanette Wiggins. Verna W eaver. Louise Wilson. Marvel Tenour and Virginia Thompson. "Holly-Nook." the Summer home of Dr. F. W. Hollister at Rhododendron, was the scene of much merriment on Thursday, when Mrs. Hollister enter tained In honor of Mrs. F. C. Gortler. it being Mrs. Gortler's birthday. A pheasant afternoon was passed, and SEASIDE, Or, Aug. 12. (SpecIal.)-y-Socfety folk who are passing the Surqmer here and at Gearhart are anticipating the fete that is to be held at the Hotel Moore on Saturday. August 19. Elaborate preparations are -under way and the festivity promises to be the largest affair ever given in Sea side. Miss Lois Gratke. of Astoria, will play violin solos- Mrs. Henry William Metzger will sing. Mayor Paget will make the opening address, telling of the historical significance of the entertainment. I. N. Fleischner is president and Mrs. Dan J. Moore, vice-president of the Lewis and Clark Salt Cairn Associa tion. With the help of several active committees they have planned the de tails. Society girls, dressed as Indians, will sell wampum. Flower girls will mingle among the merrymakers. Dancing will be a feature. Webb's orchestra will play. Another benefit of interest was given- on Friday for the Episcopal Church. 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