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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Feb. 25, 1917)
TTIE -SUNDAY OTIEGOXIAX. rOKTLAXD, FEBTIUATIT 25, -1917. Miss Prtscilla Ellicott. to Miss Helen Singleton Rodgers. The marriage was, solemnized December 26, and announce ments have just been sent out by the mother of the bride, Mrs. Lincoln Dale. The Ellicott family formerly resided in this city and they have many friends here. Captain Ellicott was in the lighthouse service and removed about three years ago to San Francisco. Miss Katharine Graham, who left about a year ago to enter the motion picture field in Los Angeles, is rap idly progressing in her profession. She has an attractive little apartment at Hollywood, and had as a house guest last week Miss Virginia McDonough, who is touring in Southern California with relatives. Miss McDonough is now at Coronado with Mr. and MVs. Warren E. McCord. Mr. and Mrs. Gustav von Eglofstein and Mr. and Mrs. J. Sherman O'Gorman. jX V V - ,f-A - "!&'' -rx A '1 1 S i-f ...i; ; oC ' , -.- - A; -A i -a - . ' "' ' ' , I i -'J - i -' f , ,S ' - n . . ,i;-A , , .w,,. ' '"XrSxSt.MSu i 's-s- ATf yyyror Ss- ? quests including' about 20 members of the younger eet. After several rubbers were played, the remainder of the even ing was devoted to dancing. Mrs. Charles T. Whitney returned Thursday from an extended visit in San Francisco. She was the house truest of her nephew and niece. Mr. and Mrs. William Mlntzer (Agnes Hardy), who are making- their home in the Kouth. Mrs. .Whitney also visited Lieutenant-Commander and Mrs. William Hamilton Toaz, who are stationed at Mare Island. Mrs. Whitney was enter tained delightfully by many prominent folk. Midweek -was notable for the laet of the series of dinner-dances for which the University Club has been sponsor this Winter. More than 100 persons rhared in this festivity, the largest in dividual party numbering 38, with Alan Greon as host, and Mies Alice Warren, of St. Paul, as the honor guest. Other parties were given by Colonel and Mrs. C. E. S. Wood, who entertained for their attractive niece. Miss Margaret Wiley, of Washington. T. C. Additional gruests were Miss Mary Bacon, the lat est of the season's debutantes, Mere dith Bailey and MacCormac Snow. Miss Wiley's distinguished father is now stationed in Cuba, in command of the dreadnought Wyoming. Other parties had as hosts Mr. and Mrs. Clark D. Simonds. with a party of 10; Mr. and Mrs. John Keating and party of 14: Mr. and Mrs. Antoine G. L&bbe, whose party numbered six; Mr. and Mrs. John K. Kollock presided at a table for six; Mr. and Airs. Barge K. Leonard, four; Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Prael, six; Dr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Mc Cool. six; H. W. Pretty, four, and many "dutch" treat parties that arrived late. The club will not have any more dinner-dances until after Easter. A matinee at the Hellig Theater, fol lowed by a pretty tea at Hotel Port land, was the diversion of Thursday afternoon for which Mrs. F.' O. Down ing was hostess. Mrs. Downing's guests numbered 10 of the younger contin gent. ' " On account of the Lenten season, the Monday Night Dancing Club's next dance, which was scheduled for tomor row night at " Harlow-Grady Hall, has been postponed until aftfer Easter, and will be held Monday,. April 9. . Mr. and Mrs. J. P. O'Brien returned last week from a delightful tour of Southern California. . Miss Louise Caswell was hostess for a charming tea on Wednesday, honor ing Miss Warren, of St. Paul, and her hostess. Miss Rhoda Rumelin. The guest llet included about 35 of the younger set, the lovely Spring flowers in shades of pink making a charming foil for the pretty frocks and suits of the guests. A large basket filled with pink and white tulips adorned the tea table, and the hostess was assisted by a number of prominent maids. Celebrating C. E. S. Wood's birthday anniversary, his son-in-law and daugh ter, Mr. and Mrs. George Kirkham Smith, were dinner hosts on Tuesday evening. The guests were confined to members of the family. ' Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Fleischner are passing a fortnight in Vancouver, B. C, visiting friends. They left here Mon day night for Puget Sound cities. An interesting visitor in Portland is Mrs. K. A. Kingsbury, of Carrolls, Wash., who is the house guest of Mrs. I. Vanduyn and who is being charming ly entertained by many prominent folk. Yesterday Mrs. P. J. Mann was hostess for a pretty tea. In honor of the vis itor, and a midweek event was the in frmal tea for which Mrs. E. G. Wend ling was hostess on Wednesday, also as a courtesy to Mrs. Kingsbury. Mrs. Vanduyn probably will entertain for her this- week, as well as several other well-known matrons. Ranking among the foremost affairs of the week was the charming colonial tea given Washington's birthday by the Multnomah Chapter of the D. A. R.'s at Miss Valentine Pricbard's apart ments in Alexandra Court. Assisting her as hostesses were: Mrs. Henry J. Wilkins and Mrs. Isaac Lee Patterson. Assisting in. receiving the guests were: Mrs. E. C. Emmons. Mrs. John A. Keat ing. Mrs. J. V. Beach. Mrs. Forrest Fisher and Miss Bertha Stewart. The tea table was bedecked with the Stars and Stripes, and a basket of lovely red tulips. During the afternoon Mrs. Fletcher Linn sang "Hall Co lumbia," and the rest of the pro gramme included a dainty minuet by Hallie Keating, colonial songs by Mrs. Linn, a French minuet by Charles Lar rabee, Ambrose Brownell, Helen Moses and Imogene Seton. An Impressive fea ture of the affair was the presentation to Mrs. J. N. Davis, retiring regent of the state, of a magnificent pin, Mrs. II. M. Van Deurs making the presenta tion speech. Also a handsome D. A. R. pin was given the retiring regent by the members of the board, Mrs. J. T. Ross delivering the address. Presiding at the pretty tea table were Mrs. Helen Ladd Corbett. Mrs. Lucius Allen Lewis. Mrs. Walter F. Burrell and Mrs. E. C. Shevlin, all at tired in handsome' costumes of the ante-bellum days. A great many of the IX A. R.'s wore their coiffures powdered and handsome brocaded gowns of former days. The matrons and maids assisting at the reception also appeared in attractive colonial attire. The girls who assisted In serving were Misses Marjorie Hall, Katherine Davis and Miss Adeline Ken dall. Xews of Interest to many Portland ers is that of the marriage of Charles Glendower Elllcott, son of Captain and Mrs. John Ellicott. and a brother of Miss Marian Voorhles and Miss Sally Hart are passing several days at Sea side in the Voorhies cottage, chap eroned by Mrs. Griswold, Miss Voor hles' aunt. One of the most attractive Wash ington's birthday affairs was the re ception given by Mrs. A. E. Butterfield and her charming daughter, Mrs. Allen Pendleton No yes. in honor of the farmer's house guest, Mrs. Henry B. Chase, of Pacific Grove, Cal. The aft ernoon proved delightful, despite th-e inclement weather, which was quickly forgotten by the throng of guests who were greeted by the golden-hued daf fodils effectively arranged about the entire house, suggesting warm sun shine. In the soft glow of the candle light. Long graceful sprigs of pussy willow enhanced the effect of Spring. In the dining-room clusters of acacia were used and the tea table also lent Itself to the golden color scheme, a large bowl of glistening goldfish peep ing from a mound of violets and the acacia blossoms. Presiding at the tea and coffee urns were Mrs. Franklin 1. Fuller. Mrs. William - MacRae, Mrs. W. D. Jellison, Mrs. J. S. Martin. Ioes were served by Mrs. A. E. Noyes and Mrs. F. A. Jones. Assisting the host esses were Mrs. Bruce Stewart. Mrs. Guy Porter, Mrs. August Klosterman, Mrs. George W. Hoyt. Misses Doris Clark, Helen Piatt, Grace and Harriett Kern, Mary Blossom, Martha Hoyt and Otto Mattern. About 200 matrons and maids, smartly and prettily attired, called to greet the visitor, many of whom were old-time friends of hers, as Mrs. Chase was a former resident of this city and was very popular. A number of informal affairs given dur ing the week by old friends have also made the week festive for the visitor. . Mrs. George Theodore Gerltnger en tertained on Friday with a charming luncheon, preceded by-a delightful and Interesting reading by Mrs. Mable Holmes Parsons. A number of prom inent matrons and maids shared In this charming function, which in a manner served as a farewell to Mrs. Gerlinger's numerous friends in this city, as she and "her family are preparing to return next Saturday to their home in Dallas. Later in the Spring Mrs. Gerltnger and children will motor to California for a few weeks' trip. An event of the early week was the pretty tea for which Miss Mollis Kllner was hostess. Monday afternoon at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Lee Hoffman. Spring blossoms, effectively arranged, adorned the rooms, and the guests included a few of the younger matrons and maids. m m On Thursday afternoon Mrs E. Henry McCraken entertained a few friends at her prettily decorated apartments at Alexandra Court. During the " early part of the afternoon bridge was play ed, several extra guests dropping in later for refreshments. Those playing were Mrs. William MacMaster. Mrs. Frank Hart, Mrs. Solomon Hlrscn. Mrs. Paul Kroehllch, Mrs. John Claire Mon teith, Mrs. William Alvord, Mrs. An drew Porter, Mrs. Louis Tarpley,. Mrs. Harry Hemmlnghouse, Miss Nicholson, Miss Lizzie Myrick, Mrs. William Pratt and Mrs. J. Nelson Wisner, of Oregon City. Mrs. McCraken was assisted by Miss von Bolton, Mrs. Harry McCraken and Mrs. George Coutner Mason. Miss Mary Stuart Smith entertained yesterday with a charming bridge-tea, honoring Miss Alice Warren, of St. Paul; Miss Margaret Mears, a popular bride elect, and Miss Margaret Wiley, of Washington, D. C, a trio of maids who have participated in practically all of the social functions of the past fort night. Four tables were arranged for bridge and a number of additional guests joined the party at tea time. The rooms were gaily decked with clus ters of Spring blossoms, and the pret tily appointed' tea table was presided over by Mrs. W. D. Clark and Mrs. George Kirkham Smith. Mrs. Katherine Daly was hostess for a charming Valentine luncheon-bridge party Wednesday, honoring Mrs. P. A. Devers, who soon will leave for Cen tral Oregon with Mrs. Robert E. Stra- horn. The rooms were decked with masses of red tulips, red carnations and Valentines. The hostess was as sisted by Mrs. M. J. Buckley and Mrs. Charles L. Boss. Luncheon was served at small tables, and the balance of the afternoon was passed playing bridge. Mrs. Daly '8 guests Included Mrs. Devers, Mrs. E. Dempsey, of Astoria: Mrs. Rob ert E. Strahorn. Mrs. John O'Farrell. of San Francisco; Mrs. David M. Dunne. Mrs. John Manning, Mrs. R. M. Tuttle, Mrs. P. J. Mann, Mrs. Cora Puffer, Mrs. George W. Simpson, Mrs. M. C. .Ban field, Mrs. Frederick Stlnson, " Mrs. Frank Johnson, Mrs. Charles A. Coo lidge, Mrs. H. B. Adams, Mrs. Willie L. Straugh, Mrs. B. F. Huntington, Mrs. Harry Lamont, Mrs. W. D. Jellison, Mrs. Norris D. Cox, Mrs. Benjamin F. Weaver, Mrs. Buckley and Mrs. Boss. Dr. M. Blumauer, who is a resident of the Multnomah Hotel, will enter tain Tuesday afternoon with a charm ing little musicale in the gray parlors of the hotel. Dr. Blumauer has asked about 40 of her old friends to share in this festivity. Mrs. James E. Davidson, who has been visiting in Everett during the week with relatives, is expected to re turn to her home tomorrow. Mrs. Martha 6. Gielow. who is in Portland as the house guest of Mrs. Preston Carter Smith, Is an interesting visitor from the South. She Is well known as a writer and a dramatic reader and is a leader in educational work among the mountain whites of the South. Mrs. Glelow will give re miniscences of plantation days In readings at the Little Theater on Wednesday evening. . An event of interest is the informal dance to be given Wednesday night In the ballroom of Multnomah Hotel by the management, Eric V. Hauser. presi dent, and H. H. Cloutler, managing di rector. The guest list numbers about 250, and the affair promises to be most delightful and charming. At the P. J. Mann Home for the Aged on Monday afternoon Miss Ada Alice Tuttle gave a programme of readings and musical selections that was much appreciated. Among the readings were a group of poems by Service, and Christina Rosetti's "Royal Princess." Miss Tuttle also gave sev eral eengs, playing her own accom paniments. Mrs. R. M. Tuttle and Miss Ada Alice Tuttle gave a Joint programme on Fri day evening at Pacific University" at Forest Grove. Mrs. Tuttle gave a talk on "Japanese Art. Illustrated by Ian tern slides, and Miss Tuttle gave sev eral piano numbers. The fourth Scottish Rite party of the season 1916-17. was held at the Cathe dral Thursday evening. Honoring Chic 99 are these new Dresses for Spring DELIGHTFULLY "different" are the styles and materials of dresses for Spring. Many of the models taken from our friends across the sea. For instance, 'the Holland peasant, the new Russian blouse, two of the newest effects. Then there are those jaunty Sports styles natty for any occasion. Soft Taffeta, in plain colors and fancy stripes, Crepe Meteors, Crepe de Chine and Taffeta Sublime are the newest fabrics. Verdant coloring-s of Gold, French Blue, Apple Green and Plati num Gray make up the new shades. The styles are so varied that it is most impos sible to give a complete description of all the models. Don't fail to see these. new dresses. You know The Emporium is Portland's most complete shop for prettj; frocks. Priced at $17.50 $19.50 $24.75 Irresistible Spring Millinery New ribbon hats, neiv satin hats, new bankoks, shepherdess shapes; petite tur bans, new mandarins, embroidered crepes. Dancing hats of tulle du nord, large transparent hats, Bel gian splits, trimmed with aigrette effects; huge bows of satin and moire ribbon; trimmings of fine amber, metal antique and ornaments; gold and silver thread effects. In fact, you will find an Oriental garden of millinery here. Specially priced at $5 Upwards to $15 7 SAJF'-r'-r i in vnwm 128 JixthJuJun tf Wajhitfax. iH Washington's birthday, the decorations were given over entirely to the Na tional colors, festoons of flags being in evidence . every where. At the close of the grand march. with the Stars and Stripes fluttering in the breezes of elec tric fans, from the center of the Btage and from half a dozen standards, in different sections of the hall, Mrs. Joel B. Gttinger led in the singing of the "Star-Spangled Banner." During the chorus. In which the audience Joined, hundreds of tiny flags were blown out Into the room, creating a most charm ing and inspiring spectacle. There was a good attendance, and the enthusiasm which has character ized the parties of the entire season prevailed. Card honors fell to Mrs. R. P. Graham -and John R. Kaseberg. The usual refreshments were served. Those In attendance were: Mr. and Mrs. Bert M. rnison,. N. U. Carpenter, C. E. Runyon, Frederick W. Skiff. A. M. Wright. J. B. Ettinger. Kdgar II. Sensenich. Leonard L.undgren, Robert A. Miller. Dr. and Mrs. Sard Wlest, Robert Skeen, Albert M. Brown, Dr. and Mrs. E. A. Pierce. Marcus Cohn, H. J. Blaesing. Donald H. Rowe. H. E. Cowgill. Jr.. W. J. Hofmann. R. B. Run yon, Virgil L. Clark, A. M. Shannon, J. S. Greeny, U G. Clarke. AVilliam Frl berg. A. C. Callan, G. N. Versteeg, L. G. Holden. Dr. and Mrs. William P. Fie big, Fred W. Kribs. Harry H. Daus. Jos. Shemanski. Will H. Bard, Frank Lucas, S. E. Moser. Henry Feldman, Lee L. Gilbert. Philip Neu. Sr.. Chester Kellogg, S. Kapstein, George B. Cellars, F. C. Atwell. John R. Kaseberg, R. P. Knight, J. H. Mackenzie, S. G. Noles, Robert Farrell, George L. Baker, Adri an McCalman, Robert Krohn, E. W. Lohse, Mrs. M. Bishop, Minerva A. Den lson, R. P. Graham, Miss Alice Peebles, Helen Holden, Marie Howel, Bessie Ristlg, Grace Williams. Ruth Riley, Nellie Holden, Myrtle Hummel, Doro thea Rebe, Delury, Atherton, Eli.se Feldman, Annabelle Wagstaff, Mabel Wild, Estelle McCarthy. Agnes Beach, Grace McPhail, O'Donald, Mr. Joseph P. Deegan. A. L. Stone, Charles R. Grisim, Joe Feldman, E. E. Lehman. John E. Deegan. Thomas A. Dickson, Dr. Hegele, G. C. Purdin, Barnett H. Goldstein, Dr. Charles L. Rybke, B. H. Moore. George L. Koehn, Karl R, Mado son. Philip Neu. Jr., O. W. T. Muell haupt. W. Lv. I. Davies. Frank J. Stra han and C. E. Rlstig. Mrs. John F. Rlsley entertained on Thursday with a surprise handkerchief shower in honor of her niece. Miss Eth ellnd Risley, who soon will become the bride of Robert C. Bradshaw, of The Dalles. She Is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Rlsley. of Rlsley station, and her fiance fas a son of Judge and Mrs. Bradshaw. of The Dalles. During the afternoon the guests made up sev eral tables of "500" and the tea table was presided over by Mrs. C. H. Stark weather and Mrs. C. W. Risley. Card honors fell to Miss Vera Redman, of Portland, and Miss Eva Wentworth. A rousing big benefit was held Mon day night in the ballroom of Multno mah Hotel by the British Red Cross and St. Andrew's societies. The enter- BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS AND VISITING CARDS W. G. SMITH & CO. THIRD FLOOR. MORGAN BrlLDIXG. The KRAFTSMEN SHOP HAXD-MADK FIRM TIRE. Reproducing, Repair I n g, R e f I ntshlng. Enameling and Decorating Furniture. 131 11th St. Tel. Mar. 345 tainment committee was commended for the excellent and varied programme provided, cards, dancing, musical num bers and solo dancing, as well as a gen eral dance, making up this Interesting programme. Little Eleanor Geary was charming in her interpretation of an Oriental dance, and received quite an ovation. Miss Rose Reingold also was admired in her ballet dance. The wom en who so successfully managed the delightful festivity were: Mrs. R. Falr batrn. chairman: Mrs. F. A. Greatwood. chairman of bridge; Mrs. H. L Sher wood. Mrs. II. Morton. Mrs. K. K. Bax ter. Mrs. T. Burns. Mrs. A. I. Smith. Mrs. J. Carmack, Mrs. C. Bleakely, Mrs. A. King, Mns. R. Blackwood. Mrs. J. J. Panton. Mrs. J. B. W. Lawson. Mrs. N. Whitfield. Mrs. R. Hewitson. Mrs. W. Oowans, Mrs. W. Jones and Mrs. G. Dynan. Assisting the women and represent ing St. Andrew's Society were the fol lowing: A. T. Brown. T. Burns. J. Mc Cormack. H. Cameron, D. Rennle. J. Angus. Kappa 6l(rmas are eagerly anticipat ing tnetr dance, which will take place to morrow; night in the ballroom of Multnomah Hotel. Supper will be served, and the affair will be delight ful in every detail. Ernest Wells ia chairman, of the evening. Mrs. Rodney I. Herrick entertained the Crescendo Club Friday at the home of Mrs. U. D. Maxson in Laurelhurst. (Continued on Pag 4. 1 Removal Sale of Furs Still in Progress PREPARATIONS for moving to our new home and the arrival of the new Spring stock make the immediate clear ance of our entire collection of this season's choicest fur gar ments imperative. Prices are unusually low. Buy now and save ! Included are Fur Coats, Fox Animal Scarfs, Sets, Muffs, Robes, Mitts, Rugs, Etc, Etc flLi 288 Morrison Street P. Placeman n. Mgr. fin LENTEN SPECIALS and Other Appetizing' Dishes. Prices on these are no higher than for ordinary foods. GLOUCESTER CODFISH GLUTEN FLOUR FINNAN HADDIE SAGE CHEESE KRAFT UNSWEETENED ZWEIBACH . KEILLER'S DUNDEE MARMALADE r BITTER ORANGES FOR MARMALADE BISHOP'S GRAHAM CRACKERS MILLAR'S CHILI SAUCE Visit our Delicatessen Department it 'will make you hungry. The only grocery specialty store in Portland lo cated in a modern building. Pure foods from here are kept in a sanitary condition before they are delivered, as well as after they reach your home. Convenient delivery service to all parts of the city. L. MAYER & CO. SERVE TOD RIGHT PORTLAND'S LEADING GROCERS FOR OVER THIRTY TEARS. 166 FIFTH STREET. IN THE CORBETT Bl ILDINC, ON THE POST- " OFFICE SQ.UARE. PHONES MAIN S432. A 4433k 1