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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (March 9, 1919)
3 TITE SUNDAY OUEGOXIAX, PORTLAXD, MARCH 9, 1019. ' A v k O0 (? it II .V ' - - . . II -V .A - ' - a- It . i,- . . . -. . i a I : ' ? if - I I - .: : --j, v.:-- . .. j : ; . - II TVS-- Sw i i . . . . . -'A ( r -"-' y? - s'--, . . af: ---vvj- A - .... i - V - J - , ' i - ' 'v-.' -v- i V - :-v -sr.;-,-. Vi'-'"'.'- -r j NU ' ! -" ( " K4 V " I Mrs. 'Scm 3- JSo rs-ort, ?Acr mrzp o r r -r.-S. POF.TLAXD society Is sadly depleted at the present time, owing to the tremendous migration to the southland and eastern cities. An un usually largo colony of Portlandera Is at the present time In southern Cali fornia, and groups of persons, although not traveling in the saml party, happily meet occasionally at the same hostelry Last week a group of prominent folk. Including Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Burns, Mr. and- Mrs. Lee Hawley Hoffman, Mr. and Mrs. Winthrop Hammond, Mr. and Mrs. James D. Honeyman, Miss Helen Honeyman and her guest. Miss Nadlne Caswell, Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Squires and Miss Ruth Teal, Dr. C. G." Sabln, Mrs. Joseph K. Bowles, Edward Boyce, Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Bair and daughters, the Misses Margaret and Al berta, and Rev. E. P. Murphy met at the Paso Robles hotel in Paso Robles. The majority of this group of Portlandera are spending the early spring days motoring through California, stopping at various famous beach resorts when fancy ttrikes them. There also are a number In New York attending the opera and the theaters, as well as doing a great deal of shop ping for the spring and summer ward robes, and primarily, of course, to wel come the returning troops from over seas. During the week past there- has been a burst of gaiety for popular residents of this city who will remove to other cities, including Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur E. Coman, who will go shortly to Spo kane, where the former will bo in busi ness. Practically every day has marked some entertainment in their behalf, and their leaving Portland ia causing much regret among their relatives and friends. Among the prominent matrons going to New York are Mrs. Thomas D. Honeyman, Mrs. Frederick H. Green, Mrs. David T. Honeyman. and Mrs. David C. Lewis, all of whom left yester day morning for an extensive visit through the east, principally in New York. Society was most enthusiastic In its reception and' attendance upon the French army band which played at the auditorium Thursday evening. It was one of the brightest spots in the social calender as well as In musical circles this season. The announcement of ths engage ment and wedding of Miss Dorlne Wyld and Gorrill Swigert caused quite a rip ple of pleasurable excitement in society as it was a genuine surprise to their numerous friends. The wedding was a simple event of yesterday afternoon. When plans for the wedding of Miss Dorine Wyld and William Gorrill swi cert were made known last week the news caused quito a flutter of excite ment in social circles, as the young folks' engagement, although known to their relatives and a few intimate friends for some time, never had been formally announced. The hastily ar ranged nuptials were made necessary by the announcement that Mr. Swigert would leave for Boston to be gone for some time. The wedding was a charming, simple and notable affair of yesterday after noon, being solemnized at 4 o clock in St. David's church. Rev. Thomas Jen kins officiating. Miss Alice Dabney was maid of honor, and Charles Frederick Swigert Jr., brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Mr. Wyld gave his daughter in marriaire, the wedding music being - i X A A J, i J ushneJ , flowers, ferns and palms, the drawing room being especially lovely with fra grant blooms in a riot of pastel color ing. The dining-room also was charm ing in its floral garb, Ophelia roses, narcissus, primroses, violets. Jonquils and other harbingers of spring being effectively arranged in the reception and dining rooms. The bride, who is a charming and attractive girl" was attired in a simple girlish gown of soft white chiffon taf feta trimmed with narrow bands of silver. The gown was made round length, and it was enveloped by the soft tule veil. Orange blossoms adorned the veil, and the carried a shower bou quet of spray orchids, freeeia and bride roses. Miss Dabney's gown was a handsome model of yellow Georgette crepe, elab orately embroidered in iridescent beads, and sho carried a bouquet of Ophelia roses. During the reception a buffet sup per was served, Mrs. R. Lea Barnes, Mrs. Russell B. Caswell and Mrs. J. C. Robinson presiding at the tea and cof fee urns. They were assisted in serv ing by a group of the younger girls. Mrs. Swigert is one of tho popular graduates of St. Helen's hall, later go ing to Mrs. Dow's school at Brlarcliff, N. Y. She is the tonly daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest A. Wyld, the family being one of Portland's oldest and most prominent. Mr. Swigert is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Frederick Swigert, also-an old and prominent family of Portland. He has just had his discharge from the U. S. navy, being stationed at Seattle in the naval aviation service. Mr. Swi gert, after his graduation from Port land academy, attended Milton acad emy in the east, preparatory to en tering Harvard. While at Harvard his studies were Interrupted to go into service. He is a brother of Ernest Swigert, also popular in the younger set. Mr. and Mrs. Swigert left last night for the east and will make their home in Boston for some time, later return ing to this city. Mrs. Harry Leonard Kuchlns (Ivelou Shea), one of Portland's most attractive and popular young mations, has been ntertained delierhtfully with several in- of Sheets jnOcifs. played by the organist of St. David's. A large number of relatives and friends of the couple filled the prettily decked church. Following the cere mony a email reception was held at the home of the bride s parents, 590 East Madison street, for relatives and intimate friends. The rooms were aglow with spring Fern Spring Showing Capes, Coats, Suits, Dresses and Waists Something New Every Day FERN'S 144 Broadway, Near Alder Individuality is taken into account when a Dress, Coat, Suit or Riding HaToit is made at this establishment. Charming spring styles are now here. We wel come visits from women who appreciate distinc tive models. NORMAN BROS. Tailors to Men and Women. Northwestern Bank Building. n M formal functions during trie past week, prior to her departure for St. Louis. Mrs. Kuchlns left Thursday to Join her husband. Lieutenant Kuchins, in the eastern city where they wilt make their home. Mr. Iwuchins recently has been discharged, from service and he has en tered business in St. Louis. The Kuch ins family are one of the most prom inent and oldest families of St. Louis and the young bride will be a charming acquisition to St. Louis society. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Burgard were hosts for a charming1 dinner party Thursday evening complimenting Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur E. -Coman. who plan to leave about the middle of this month for their new home in Spokane. They have been entertained delightfully and extensively for the past fortnight by their many friends and relatives, who deeply regret that they will make their home elsewhere. The dinner table was artistically appointed and decked with large basket filled with fruit blos soms and spring flowers in yellow tones. Covers were marked for Mr. nd Mrs. Coman, Colonel and Mrs George H. Kelly. Mr. and Mrs. Dom J. Zan. Mrs. Charles A. Burckhardt. Mrs. Arthur Spencer. Mr. and Mrs. Jay Smith and the hosts. The rest of the evening was spent informally playing cards and chatting. Dr. and Mrs. E. DeWitt Connell re cently returned from an extensive trip hrough the eastern states and the south. They are domiciled in their res idence on Salmon street. . Mrs. Thomas D. Honeyman, Mrs. David T. Honeyman, Mrs. David C. Lewis and Mrs. Frederick H. Green left yesterday for an extended visit in New Georgette Crest Blouses Round necks with frills, dainty lace trimmed, fancy beaded and embroidered effects CJCT OCT Great value at DUIJD NewTissne Handkerchiefs QPT Dainty designs '.. ODL 3 for $1 Vogtie Pattern Catalogue OCT, Spring pattern designs, OC 309 Morrison and The Waist Shop Portland Hotel Court C. F. Berg, Vice-Pres. and Mgr. New Materials for Spring Fashion's latest approval of ma terials and styles for spring suits. Schweitzer 8c Eagin LADIES' TAILORS 392 yz Washington St. Next to Hazelwood New York and other eastern cities. They will be gone for six weeks or longer. ! Mr. and Mrs. William MacMaster an nounced Saturday the engagement of their daughter Katherine to Samuel Thompson Halsted of Riverside, Cal. Mr. Halsted wa a lieutenant in the spruce division, being stationed in Portland during the war. Ho is a graduate of Stanford university. One of the most popular and best loved girls in Portland society circles, Mrs. Katherino MacMaster Mason has been a resident of this city for many years. Though educated in the east and having traveled much in this coun try and abroad, she has always made Portland her home and has a wide circle of friends here. The 'MacMasters for years have been prominent in Portland society. Two other daughters are married to army officers. Malale ia the wife of Captain L. C Oldenborg. now stationed at Camp Lewis. Allsa is the wife of Cap tain Reade M. Ireland of the 4th United States infantry, stationed at the Pre sidio, California. Mrs. Harold Gill Amy Robinson) en tertained with a charming informal luncheon Saturday in celebration of her birthday anniversary. Her guests were but & few of her intimate friends, and they spent the afternoon knitting and sewing. Colonel and Mrs. Ray C. Hill and lit tle daughter left last nisrht for the east via San Francisco. Colonel Hill has been assigned to a camp in (jeorgia. and he and Mrs. Hill will make their home in that state. They both are very popular and h.-ive hosts of friends in and around Portland who regret their departure for the east. to enjoy the trip on tho lilchway be fore dinner included Mr. and Mrs. Nel son Ely of Saginaw. Mich.; Mr. and Mrs. William Powell. Mr. and Mrs. Har rison Tru-Moovl. Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Plummer. Mr. and Mrs. Frank sS. Parnps, Miss Marjorle Cameron. Mr. and Mm. Henry Wagner. William Ross. Captain David Whitmer and Nelson MacEweu. Mr. and Mrs. Varnel D. C. Reach (Virginia Menofcc) are spending sev eral days at their country home. Waldo hills, near Salera. They will return t this city early this week. Miss Genevieve Rutterflold enter tained at tea Informally Thursday aft ernoon for several of her close friends. Mr. and Mrs. Berwick Wood were the puesta of honor for a small dinner party pesided over by Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Piddle. Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Wood will return soon to their home In eastern Oregon. One of the most chlrmlns and inter esting events of the week van the elaborate luncheon plven by Mrs. Kdgar B. Piper on Wednesday at her home in Marshall street. The guests included ten prominent matrons, prac tically all of whom were mothers of men in service. The table was artis tically decorated with a basket of spring flowers, and covers were placed for Mrs. L L. Cartwrijiht. recently of lyondon; Mrs. Dan J. Malarkey. Mrs. K. P. deary. Mrs. A. D. Charlton. Mrs. K. W. Langdon. Mrs. 11. L. Sabin. Mrs. Carre Louise Dunning. Mrs. L. Willis. Mrs. William V. Ureer and the hostess. Following luncheon each truest read a letter received from a relative while in service, all of which were most in teresting. A distinguished and interestinu artist who motored out early in the evening 1 land in concert. 1m Pablo Casals, the Mr. and Mrs. George Boiohke and family, former residents of this city, returned here last week to resume their residence. They have been in California and Texas for the past few years and their numerous friends are rejoicing over their return. Ranking among the most attractive and interesting events of the week was the formal dance given at the Multno mah Amateur Athletic club Thursday evening for members and their friends. The ballroom was decked prettily with spring shfubbery, blossoms, palms and ferns, and an excellent orchestra furnished music for the hundreds of dancers. It was especially notable in asmuch as there were a number of members present who have just re turned from army camps and service overseas. Men in uniform were Invited especially and they were mads the guests of honor for, the evening. The patronesses were: . Mesdames Kverett Ames. William W. Ranks. F. W. Camp, C. C Colt. A. M. Ellsworth. Harry Fischer. Een F. Oreene, Pavld T. Honeyman. H. D. Klnrsley. C Henri Lab be. J. E. Maekay. C P. Osborne. Fred H. Page. R. F. Prael. H. A. Sargent. Norrls D. Stoue, Clayton Sharp. Ralph W. Wilbur. Floor committee George A. Ander son. William W. Ranks. Fred L. Carl ton. George P. Dekum, Allen M. Ells worth. 1. R. Elder, Ben V. Green. Milton R. Klepper. Jan Kool. Edward R. Morris. Clayton Sharp, Norris B. Stone. Frunk E. Watklns. Ralph W. Wilbur. Dance committee Paul R. Dickenson, Harry Fischer. Taylor C White. Lieutenant and Mrs. Paul E. Terry (Ruth Plummer) were nosts Tor a charming dinner and dance at Forest hall on Tuesday evening. Tho guests 3 o .e2e v Popular Cape Suits Here Now '3 Decidedly novel suits the skirt cut long and narrow, and the wrap in cape style, yet fitted in the front in coatee effect. The cape is lined in Dresden, making a pretty contrast as it falls gracefully away from the figure. This cape suit comes in navy, green, sand and gray and is priced most reasonably at Ill 11UV J( $45 III . . tUv'S Wonderfully Pretty These Dresses of Flowered Georgette And they are priced at only $35.00. One couldn't picture a prettier dress effect than these vari-toned Georgettes, contrasted with touches of the plain crepe in the most dominant color. New and Distinctive Millinery here for milady's choice. We always show something: a little different a little more effective. Capes and Dolmans Arrive There seems to be no end to wonderful ef fects in these graceful wraps this season. Every new shipment we receive simply makes us marvel-at their originality and beauty. Nowhere in Portland will you find more lovely styles. Our very handsome ones are priced in accordance, but there are simple little capes at only S22.50 Wc would like you to open a charge account with ns. Outfitting (q2P Washington Street at Tenth