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About The Coos Bay times. (Marshfield, Or.) 1906-1957 | View Entire Issue (June 13, 1908)
, J5ninriaiBSuUN7mORTUNE 13, 1908.! . .... vnife.1 wuuu win l 1 1 m co slon of plans for tho annual picnic at tho closo of tho season. Tho hos tess served a delicious luncheon. Tho next regular meeting will bo at tho homo of Mrs. W. B. Curtis on Friday, Juno 19. Tho Eighth Grade promotion ex ercises at the School House, Friday afternoon, were largely attended. A large class was graduated nnd the white dresses of tho girls and the bright faces of tho boys made tho scene tho proverbial one for a "rare day In June." -i Br a IP' W n . v Ji It l -,- , ' i x t i r?r u r'w. i 'J' i o .. CONTRIBUTIONS concerning social happenings, Intended for publication In the society depart ment of The Times, must bo sub mitted to the editor not later than G o'clock p. m. Friday of each week. Exceptions will bo allowed only In cases where ovonts occur later than the time mentioned.) UNSPOKEN words. WORDS. like treasures In TTN8POKEN yj tho mine. Are valueless until we clvo them birth Uko unfound gold their hidden beauties shine, "Which God has made to bless and gllrt the earth. How sad 'twould bo to see a master's hand Strike glorious notes upon a voiceless lute, But, oh, what pain, when at God's own command, A heartstring thrills with kindness, but Is mute! the music of tho fpHEN hide It not, soul Dear sympathy, expressed with kindly voice. But let It like a shining river roll To deserts dry to hearts that would re joice. Oh, let the symphony of kindly words Sound for the poor, tho friendless and the weak. And he will bless you I He who struck 'these chords .Will strike another when In turn you i seek. John Boyle O'Reilly. I rT WAS In the cozy corner of the ice-cream and confectionery re sort with its round table and comfortable chair. The atmosphere ' of the soda fountain is distinctly feminine. Two women enter, deposit a number of packages on the table and then lean back contentedly in tho brass back chairs. "The crush at the store was sim ply awful. I had to fight my way out. What are you going to take, dear?" "O, let mo see. What was that you ordered In here last week? Some kind of a sundea." "You mean a maple nut sundea? They're awfully nice. Why don't you try ono?" "I believe I will. What are you going tq take?" "Something fancy. This Coos Bay special sounds nice." A woman wearing a brown close fitting dress comes in and removes her jacket, displaying a light blue waist with marvelous sleeves. Tho woman eating tho sundae sees her and says to her companion: "Look at that awful waist. Blue voile with a brown taffeta princess. Isn't that an awful combination?" "Horrid! But look at that swell waist. That's tho latest thing out. That chemisette effect Is so striking. And tho sleeves are full from the shoulder down. Don't you think that slashed oversleeve Is fetching?" "I think she Is very much over dressed. If I Oh, hero comes Alice. Why, how do you do? How aro you? Fred was asking about you tho other night. He's simply You did? Seven cents a yard. And enough to trim your new dress? Why, of course no ono will notlco It." The newcomer ordered a Coos Bay special. "What a pretty skirt you're wear ing," sho says. "Is that tho ouo you got at tho sale? O, Mrs. Sowor made It? Indeed. You know Lucille hns ono just Hko It. That wldo box plait running clear to tho hem gives It such a military appearance. I wish tho military effect would come into stylo again, don't you?" A solitary man timidly entered tho room and looked about hastily thou , hurried out. "I bet ho had a dato with somo ono hero and sho ditched him," ono woman suggested to her companion. "Ho was looking for somobody. Did you see that girl with tho whlto ostrich plumes in her hut look nt him? Sho tried to catch his eyo. Sho looks awfully bold, doesn't sho?" "O, that's Mrs. Blank. You know hor don't you? Sho marriod that man that used to go with Georgio Dolltnlk. I wondor whnt over hap pened between them?" "I don't blnmo him for turning her down. She's awfully silly. Why, ono tlmo at a card party she actually died because sho lost tho prizo by ono point." "O, that's nothing. Tho other night nt Mrs, White's ono woman be camo so excited that sho said a hor rid word whoa hor pnrtnor mndo a mlsplay. I was playing against hor and was never so mortlilcd in all my life. O, muBt you be going? No, let mo pay for It." "I've got tho change right here, somewnere. r-ow, you Know, i owe you a treat; why didn't you let me pay?" "Well, good-bye, dear. Come and see me soon. You haven't " "Yes, I know, dear. But yours is tho first place I'm going to. Good bye." "Did you ceo those two women that just went out?" was asked at another table. "You mean tho two girls wearing -?" "Yes. Don't you think a loulsslne PERSONAL notices of visitors in tho city, or of Coos Bay people who visit In other cities, together with notices of social affairs, are gladly received In tho social de partment. Telephone 1331. No tices of club meetings will be pub lished and secretaries aro kindly requested to furnish same. ever heard at a Marshfleld dance and but few left until the notes of "Home Sweet Home" were sounded. Miss Alice Hngelsteln, a former resident of Marshfleld is visiting here, the guest of Miss Clara W. Johnson. The dance given by "Wo of North Bend" last Saturday night was a very pretty affair. The patronesses received in a bower of greens and flowers. Many pretty dresses were worn both by the North Bend ladies and Marshfleld visitors. Several par ties of young people went down on launches from Marshfleld and re turned enthusiastic with the recep- PORTRAITS Or FAMOUS WOMEN i i i' "vn ',s " w v1 v s ' savvS ' ' ? ' s-- 'v 'V-.; f, !-f& H r- ,,- . ?'iK-A'ytH :r.u ,,,x'-:, " ,-; Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Gould of Alle gany have Issued invitations for the marriage of their daughters, Misses L. Grayco and Georgia to Cornelius Vanderbilt Woodruff of Langlols, Ore., and Dr. Jas Richmond of Co qullle, respectively, which will bo solemnized at their country home, Riverside, Wednesday evening, June 24, The double wedding will prob ably bo ono of tho most notable social events of tho present month as nearly 300 friends and relatives will be In attendance. The ceremony will be at S o'clock In tho evening. Tho brides-to-be aro among the best known young ladles of this section, both being trained nurses. Mr. Woodruff Is a promising young artist and Dr. Richmond, a woll known physician of tho southern part of Coos county. Miss Jennie Elckworth is visiting at the Umpqua Light House, tho guest of Keeper Bergman and his family. MRS. FRANK GOULD. The estrangement of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gould adds another chapter to the many marital woes of the children of the late Jay Gould. Anna Gould obtained a divorce from the Count do Castellnne; Howard Gould sued his wlfo, who was Katherlno Clemmons, for divorce, and now Mrs. Frank Gould seeks legal separation. She was Miss Kelly of New York, and as children she and Frank Gould were playmates. Sho is one of tho most beautiful women in Mi fashionable set in New York. class this year, the spirit of reunion was everywhere evident as the mem bers of tho different classes greeted each other. Huckleberry, Rhododen drons and Chinese lanterns trans formed the I. O. O. F. Hall into a fairyland. Tho music was the best tlon accorded them by "WE" of our sister town. waist is too fluffy for a dumpy woman like that?" "Makes her look perfectly horrid. Why do they wear 'em? I'm sure I wouldn't dress up like that for any thing." "O .It's nearly 4 o'clock. I must sco D; Pills before ho goes. He's an awfully hard man to catch In, any way. You know I'vo been suffering terribly from tho most awful head aches after dinner. I'm almost nfraid to eat at night." "Do you have them too? I don't bollevo I've slept a wink for three nights. Ono night last week I was awake until 2 o'clock in the morning nnd I didn't sleep hardly any after that, either. I don't know what's coming over me, I'm sure." "I must hurry, dear. 1 know ho'll bo gono. I suppose I'll seo you at Mrs, Gray's tomorrow night. I dread it so, but I'll have to go. Well, good-bye." "Good-bye. O, did you seo that woman over thero?" Miss Edith Simpson of San Fran cisco, accompanied by a friend, Miss King, is expected to reach North Bend this week fov nn extended visit at the home of her brother, L. J. Simpson. The Home of the Coos Bay Special AND A LARGE NUMBER OF OTHER REFRESHING SUM MER DRINKS FOR SUMMER GIRLS AND ROYS AND THEIR PARENTS TOO. HAVE YOU NOTICED THAT STAFFORD' HAS BECOME THE POPULAR PLACE WITH THE LADIES. m I Miss Rita Keane of San Francisco, is the guest of Mrs. C. F. McCollum of North Bend. Miss Keane is a great favorito with the young peo ple of the Coos River set and has spent several summers at the Mc Collum bungalow "Rock Lodge" on South Coos River. Miss Florence Atkinson of Co quille, passed through Marshfleld this week on her way home from tho Roso Festival. Mrs. W. S. Chandler left today for Portland to be gono about two weeks. On her return the family will occupy their new bungalow up Coos River. The A. N. W. Club met Thursday with Mrs. Will Merchant. A busy afternoon was spent discussing club affairs. Tho arrangements for the fountain which tho ladles will erect are almost completed. Mr. Seymour Bell has promised to light tho foun tain free of charge and Masters and McLaln to furnish material and labor necessary for setting It up. The second edition of tho Club Cook Book will soon bo out. After the business of tho club Mrs. Merchant served delicious refreshments. Mrs. A. B. Dutch of Constantlne, Mich., is visiting at the home of her mother, Mrs. Geo. D, Mandlgo in North Bend. Mr. and Mrs. Tom James of North Bend entertained a few friends in formally at cards last Saturday evening. CMGJ7 IM" 1WI A OlfclE" C Buy Your Wife a Sewing Machine When Your Mind is Made Up to Do This Look at the "ZENITH" First You will not have to look farther $30.00 at, Marshfleld has been very lively during the last few days for besides tho three moving picture shows tho Margaret lies troupe havo played at tho Opera llouso every night of tho past weok. Tho great pleasure lov ing spirit of tho town was shown by tho largo attendance at both tho thoatros and boclal functions. Tho High School Annual Promonado was tho largest affair of tho weok and although there was no graduating Tho Bridge club was entertained by Mrs. Dr. Richardson at her home Tuesday afternoon. At the conclu sion of .tho afternoon's play, It was found that Mrs. Alex Wold was tho winner of tho first prize and Miss Maudo Painter tho winner of second honors. Both prizes were souvenir pottery. Refreshments were served. Mrs. Herbert Lockhart entertained a few friends at her homo Monday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Dr. Ri chardson who will shortly remove from Marshfleld to Portland. Only a small number were present and the afternoon was delightfully spent In sowing and conversation. Tho Lock hart homo was beautifully decorated with cut flowers. Delicious refresh ments woro served by tho hostess at tho conclusion of tho nfternoon. Tho affair was ono of tho first of a series of farowell parties that will bo ex tended Mrs. Richardson before hor doparturo tho latter part of tho month. Tho Ladles Art Club was enter tained last Friday afternoon by Mrs. B. C. Bradbury, Tho nfternoon was spent In needlework and a discus- Social interest the coming week will rather center in tho presentation of "The Messiah" by tho local chorus of fifty voices, under the direction of Prof Todd. While tho event In Marshfleld, Wednesday night and In North Bend Saturday evening will mark an era in musical circles on Coos Bay, it is expected that tho at tendance will make it one of tho social events of tho season. In addi tion to being tho most pretentious musical effort ever made here, tho fact that tho proceeds will go for the benefit of the public library adds to it. Tho chorus Is getting In to fine shape nnd all are greatly pleased with tho outlook. Tho patrons and patronesses for the Marshfleld pro duction Include: Tho Ladies of tho Progress club and their husbands, Mrs. J. H. Fla nagan, Dr, and Mrs, McCormac, Mr. ami Mrs. J. S. Coko, Dr. and Mrs. E, E. Straw, Mr. and Mrs. Eugeno O'Connoll, Father Donnelly, Rev. and Mrs. Win, Horsfall, Rev. and Mrs. D. W. Thurston, Rev. and Mrs. W. R. F. Browne, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Powers, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Seaman, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Matson, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Merchant, Dr. and Mrs. E, Mln gus, Mr. nnd Mrs. W. S. McFarland, Dr. and Mrs. Win, Horsfall, Prof, and Mrs. F. A. Golden, Mr. and Mrs. I It's Here f ! TKe SAMSON j j MARINE ENGINE Now on Exhibition at, our Sales Rooms I Pronounced a Beauty by all the Local Gasoline Experts Gall and inspect it Coos Bay Oil & Supply Co. Water Front Near "A" Street Marshfield, Ore. VVVVVVVVVVV'I'VVV'l $ Phone 33 vvvvvvs S$OSS$$$$0$$$$S$-!X0$! A Times Want Ad. is a partner that is easy to get along with. Try one. 'J&C&XXG$$$l$$OOtXZCGOO$&$i Herbert Lockhart and Mr. nnd Mrs. C. J. MlUIs. Tho performance at North Bend set for Saturday, Juno 20th, will also havo a list of patrons and pa tronessos which will bo published Monday or Tuesday. The list Is headed by Mayor and Mrs. L, J, Simpson, The Steamer Eureka Sails from Coos Bay on the following dates: For Eureka: For Portland: Juno. 17 Juno 11 Juno 20 Juno 20 July 5 Juno 20 July 14 July 8 July 23 July 17 August 1 July 20 No reservation of berth held after ship's arrival unless paid for. , Tho right is reserved to chango steamers or schcdulo without notice. C1IAS P. DOE & COMPANV, San Francisco Agents. F. S. DOW, Agent for Coos County. I Mr- ft I ' r !"& OS"! frr7;.T: :,x.rasas6aiHMP2sft "JB iM m M M i m m m HP m m MWPWBE5BPTl?7iv M MB tyi: ' 11 E aj feaA-1-- - M--1 Sii M I
