THE MORNING ASTOIUAN, ASTOHIA, OREGON.
SUNDAY) MARCH 3, 1907.
was Illuminated by : pink nnd whit
candles.
Two games were pliiyed In which
little Miss Rossis Holt was peculiar
ly fortunate In being the winner of
both the prises.
Skating Club. '
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ASTORIA SOCIETY
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All Items of social or personal nature will please be tent to Miss Alert.
144 Duane street, Fhone Red 1091. No communication will be received Inter
than 10 o'clock Saturday morning, ex-eept In case of an event occurring la
ter than that time.
February has come to a close piano accompanymont, Miss Laura
with the usual commemorations of , Jeffer,MIs Jennie Jeffera, accotnpanN
the birth of our country's Father, est, piano solo, Mrs. Frances Rannells.
whose name, an Oriental philosopher, j
Tono Slmada, says, "is almost a syno- j Tin Shower.,
ny mfor Freedom, the best loved word t Monday afternoon, Mrs. John
In any tongue." After this the Len- j Wilson, of East Astoria, was tendered
ten season holds few occasions for so- j a tin-shower surprise by friends. Mr.
elal festivity. March has dawned-a ; and Mrs. Wilson have been recently
gray dawn. But the HtUe hare and ' established In their new home In East
crocuses await In timid anxiety to Astoria, and the afternoon was made
sprint; forth at the first good chance,
In a premature sun-burst
The little spring bonnets do not
a delightful occasion for all.
Mr. Oscar Stmlngton of this city, re
deem so timid. They perch in gay j turned this week with his bride, from
complacency In the windows of all the egon City whert they were quietly
mllllnery-shops, quite sure it will not married at St, Paul's Episcopal church.
be long before they will be taken out
of the windows and perched on divers
fair heads-marching to reception or
tea. '
But this week there la a lull and a
dearth of all doings in Society.
Among the few happenlngs-mlght
be mentioned first-la the afternoon tea
given by Mrs. J. E, Ferguson:
Afternoon Benefit.
Mrs. Stmlngton, was formerly Miss
Barbara Barratt of Marchmount, Wash.
The event possesses much Interest
to many, for the young couple are the
recipients of all good wlshei from the
manly friends, here of the groom's
family.
There were several other quiet and
Informal at homes. In honor of Mrs.
The helpful and unostentatious or- Richard Shore Smith, who left Friday
ganixatlon of the W. C. T. U. In this evening with her husband the promt-
city has been kept astir In some good nent and popular young lawyer, for
cau for years past.
The latest project in which there
seems to be no co-operation from other
associations is the building of a
Seamen's Home. So strikingly evi
dent fa the practical wor
thiness of this effort, that non-mem
bers of the W. C. T. U. are opening I
their homes and lending tlmo and j
talent to the cause.
On Thursday, members of the W. C
T. U. and others were present at the
charming home of Mrs. J. E. Ferguson,
on Kensington Avenue where they
were entertained by a program of mu
sic after which refreshments were
served In a dainty setting of spring
flowers.
Piano Solo.Mrs. J. E. HIggtna, vocal
solo, Miss Grace Rannels; piano solo,
Miss Jennie Jeffers; violin solo with
Kalamath, Oregon, whjre they, will
make their home.
Miss Mabel Taylor has been con
fined to her home in Warrenton, the
past week with a severe attack of La
Grippe and tonsilltla.
Miss Floretta Elmore is also 111 from
the wretched effects of La Grippe.
Master James Welch Holmes, the
youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. W.
Holmes was given a pink and white
party by his mother on Thursday. In
honor of his fourth birthday.
The little folks who were Invited
guests were regaled by visions of ros
es and cream and refreshed by pink
and white confections. Pink and white
carnations decorated the table which
The skating club, which It was de
cided would not disband for a time
yet. hold .their regular skating meet
Friday evening at the Gregg rink.
The club is organising a party to go
to Cathalamct, next week. A visiting
Portlnndor says that they have an Ice
rink In that city, which proves that
at least we have not reached the final
stage. In our appreciation of the de
servedly popular nnd healthy sport.
The Gushing Tost, G. A. R., enter
tained the ladles of the Relief Corps,
this week In a moat enjoyable evening,
which they report and mention es
pecially the toothsome viands provided
by the gentlemen.
Miss Grace Stokes, whose charm and
beauty as the mald-of. honor at the
recent Allen-Fredrlcksen wedding, was
greatly admired, will leave soon for
California, where she will be a brides-!
maid again at the wedding of a friend
In Berkely. Following this, Miss
Stokes, expects to make Los Angeles
her point of destination, probably
spending the summer there.
Mrs. John Tyson Allen's many friends
who know her artistic gifts, will be
delighted to hear that she has resumed
teaching a limited number of violin
pupus ana u is nnpeu win invur " j
audience In the near future with In
terpretations on her beautiful Instru
ment Mr. Donald Symington, of Chicago,
was a guest at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. , Samuel Elmore, one cay this
week.
Mrs. C. R. Morse, Is away on a vis
It to the metropolis.
Surprise Party.
A number of the friends of Mrs.
urge Longford gathered at her home
in East Astoria, Thursday evening and
tendered her a pleasant surprise, In
honor of the anniversary of her birth.
Progressive Whist was played until
a late hour when refreshments were
served, after which all departed wlh-
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Copyright 1906 by
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arc now ready for your
inspection.
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with a liberal hand and are
showing the nobbiest,
suappiest line of ready for
service clothes ever brought together
in Astoria. The second
shipment of
Hart, Schaffner Marx
clothes for spring just received.
See our windows.
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In Mrs. Langford many happy returns
of tho day. Those present were: Mr.
and Mrs. Townsend, Mr. and Mrs. lien
Hay, Mr. Theodore Falangos, of Clifton
Mr. and Mrs. Wlliam Roll. Mr. and Mrs.
Carl Bacry, and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Oam
mel. ;
Browntll-Harts.
Mr. Howard M. lirownell, son of;
Senator Oeorge nrownall and Mis
Nellie B. Harte. of Oregon City for
merly the home of Mr. lirownell, wore(
married In that city on Thursday af
ternoon. Mr.. BrowneU who located
In his profession here, has returned !
the lust session of the legislature, with j
Mrs. lirownell to Astoria where they i
will make their home. j
.Mrs. M. F. Woods well known In
Portland art circles Is In Astoria with
serious Intentions of locating here. It
Is to be hoped that Mrs. Woods will
And sufficient encouragement to war
rant the most deslrablo acquisition to
this city of a studio of painting such
as this lady might estubllHh.
The A. H. 8. Junior Class enter
tainment, which was to have been giv
en Friday evening, March the 1st, was
postponed until Saturday evening the
2nd, and will be reported later.
The ladles of the East Astoria Kpls
copal Oulltl, during the Inten session
transposo themselve Into an auxiliary,
and meet at this time without tho usual
display of hospitality, to work and
subscribe to the missionary fund.
Mrs F. D. Kuettner entertained the
Fortnightly Club, Monday. The coloni
al effect In decotatlon which was car
ried out In favors, etc., bespoke the
artistic ability of this clever hostess.
At cards Mrs. E. Osborno and Mrs.
Kuettner won the ladles' prises and
Mr. John Slmlngton and Mr. Fred SI
mlngton the gentlomens' prizes. Mr
George Nolan was awarded the guest's
prize.
The Thursday Club met at the home
of Mls Cal Young, who was hostess,
this week.
The Pastime club was entertained
by Mrs. Welch at her home, on Grand
Avenue. The winners of prizes at alx
handed Euchre were Mrs. G. W. Woods
and Mr. OswalJ West.
Loads of Good Things.
An extra fine line of canned goods,
both fruit and vegetables.
A fresh shipment of Norwegian Sardines,
Anchovies and smoked.
Acme Grocery,
Phone Main 681 52 Commercial St.
i To Be Happy
and Gay
Means not only good things to oat. but also the best of things to drink,
and tho best of all good drinks Is 8und A Carlson's
Rye and Bourbon Whiskies,
Choice Wines and Champagnes.
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Miss Jessie Sands entertained
D. M. C, D. club.
the
The Friday club was entertained this
week by Mrs. Wm Gordon.
The engagement Is annuonced of
Miss Christine Rarth to Mr. J. R. Beck
ley of Portland.
In reference to the Lenten prayers
of the Episcopal Church which were to
have been printed this week Rev. Short
has sent word that owing to throat
trouble Induced by a cold he has- de
cided to forego the usual service ex
ceptlng the lecture by Bishop Scaddlng
which will take place in Grace church
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ESTABLISHED 188U.
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