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About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (May 10, 1908)
SUNDAY, MAY 10, 3008. THE MORNING ASTORIAN, ASTORIA, OREGON. I V Astoria Aerie No. 17, fraternal Or der of Eagles, held very Impressive memorial services on lat Sunday Afternoon in their lodge rooms in the lodge room in the Red Men'i hull on Exchange street. The hull wai comfortably filled with friends of the organization, who had come to listen to the rendering of the solemn and in spiring ceremonies in commemora tion of its departed members, Thirty of whom have gone on before. The program opened with the funeral march by the orchestra and prayer by the chaplain, Mr. W. P. Gratke de lighted the audience by singing "Dream of Paradise." The opening exercises of the order were given by the officers of Astoria Aerie No. 17 and another beautiful selection, "Last Hope," was rendered by the orches tra. The address by Hon, C. 0. Ful-, ton was one of the ablest and most appropriate ever heard In Astoria, hit hearers paying marked attention to the eloquent discourse on the theme "In Memorlum." Mr. C. J. Zclgler, vocal solo, "The Holy City," was well rendered and highly appreciated by ( i! il The orchestra ren- M elered "Meditation" i ond the "Bohenn j( inn Girl" and the cl closing ceremonies of the lodge were given by the officers of the Aerie. The exercises of the day being concluded by the audience standing and Joining in the singing of "Nearer My Cod to Thee." The memorial committee consisted of the following gentlemen, Messri. C. J. Curtis. James llannaford, A. D. Craig, Thomas Dcaley and C. E. Foster. Mr. and Mrs. XL. R. Pearce of Warrenton left on Monday to visit Seattle and other Sound cities for sev eral weeks. Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Smith of Ne balem are visiting Mrs, Smith's moth er, Mrs. Eva A, Denver of Warren ton. Miss Clara Bacher of Portland is the guest for several weeks of her parents in Warrenton. tt The "Jolly Juniors" of the Astoria High School, gave a most enjoyable launch party consisting of a moon light cruise upon the river, a bonfire on the beach, and all that goes with it to make a merry time. The party was well planned and the plans were carried out, even to leaving some in quisitive sophomores and Seniors on the dock. We were not sure about the color of their eyci but we had reason to believe it was green, judging from the reports of commotion in their ranks about 7:30 p. nt. The Seniors no doubt had been busy the past few days and the Freshmen, well, per haps, they were asleep. But these uncertainties didn't interfere with the evening's enjoyment. After a delight ful cruise, the party consisting of the lady teachers of the High School and Dr. Cathey, as guests and the Junior class, sat down to a feast prepared by the junior girls. A flow of music and wit were the features of the occasion. The event will go down in the annals of the class as one of the pleasantcst and most successful of its kind. The ladies of the O. A. R. gave an other delightful whist party on Thurs day evening of this week in Carna- han's hall on Bond street About 35 guests were present, five tables being filled with palycrs. At 11 o'clock the prizes were distributed, Mrs. William Mehan winning the ladies first prize, a beautiful pitcher, the ladies' second prize going to Miss Ethel Whitbeck, a dainty bon bon dish, The gentlemen's first prize, a smoking set, was won by Comrade Charles Wright and the sec ond prize, a pipe rack by Mr. Fleener. Dainty refreshments consisting of sandwiches, pickles, and coffee was served at the card tables and the re mainder of the evening wa9 spent in a social way. The ladies of the G. A. R. are to be congratulated on the success of these entertainments and the hospitality extended to those who attend is indeed, royal The members of the "Friends Club" were charmingly entertained on Thursday afternoon of this week by Mrs. J. C. Reed at her home on Franklin avenue Cards were played, Mrs. Harriman and Mrs. Gunderson winning the prizes During the after noon dainty refreshments were served by the hostess. Miss Minnie Marks of Long Beach, Wash., was an Astoria visitor this week. . Mr. J. C. Thurston of Portland, state officer for the Fraternal Cham Iplun Lodge, visited Astoria yesterday in trie interests of that organization. Mrs, Mary Supcrnaut made an over Sunday visit . in Warrenton with Mrs, and Miss Munson this past week. , The Warrenton Ladies' Thursday Afternoon Club was entertained this week by Mrs. E. P. Smiley at her home in that enterprising little city A grand ball was given in Warren- ed by a jolly crowd of dancers. Ex ccllcnt music was furnished by an or chestra going from Astoria for the occasion. . Dr. Owens Adair of Warrenton went to Portland the early part of this week to attend a meeting of the Woman's Press Club of Oregon. A reception and banquet was tendered the visitors during their deliberations. Hon. Benjamin Young left on Mon day evening for British Columbia to visit his daughter, Mrs. W. P. Ogilvie. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Young and Miss Young started on Monday even ing for Tell City, Ind., to spend the summer visiting with Mrs. Young's relatives. Mrs. T, R. Davies entertained the Monday Club members at her home on Grand avenue this week. The af ternoon passed in a pleasant manner, the hostess serving dainty refresh ments during the stay of her guests. The Thursday Afternoon Euchre Club members were delightfully en tertained this week by Mrs. F. A. Fisher at her home on Grand avenue and Twelfth street. Cards were play ed, Mrs. Oscar Simington and Mrs. D. Carrothcrs winning the prizes. The D. M. C. D. Club members were pleasantly entertained on Tues day evening of this week by Miss Posset at the residence of Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Holt on Grand avenue. The next meeting of the club will be held at the Holmes' residence in Up pcrtown. Wednesday afternoon of this week Miss Mayme Clinton entertained the members of the Sewing Society of the Relief Corps at her home on Harrison avenue there was an exceptionally good attendance and the ladies spent the afternoon with their sewing inter spersing their work with pleasant con versation Several charming musical selections were rendered and a dainty luncheon was served during their stay. The net meeting of the society will be at the home of Mrs. JcrTers on Fif teenth street. tt Thursday evening the members of the round table club of the Presby terian Church met in the church par lors and. completed the course of study laid out for the year's work. This is the last meeting to be held this season but the work will be taken up again the beginning of October. At this meeting arrangements were made by the members for the giving of a lecture on "Child Labor" by Mrs. Millie R. Trumbcll, president of the child labor commission, some time during the latter part of the present month, the date to be announced later. Rev. Seymour Short and Mrs. Frank Spittle left Astoria Tuesday evening for Bethel, Conn., in response to a telegram saying their mother was dangerously ill. Mrs. Nelson Troyer was a Port land visitor the early part of the week, tt tt tt Mr. and Mrs. James W. Welch of this city are spending several weeks in Eastern Oregon. tt tt Mrs. Frank J. Donnerberg's Boston terrier, Lady Jewel, won a blue rib bon at the bench show in Portland last week. ' Mrs. F. O. Walters of Seattle, who has been visiting her sisters, Mrs. Peter Gimre and L. A. Larsen left on Monday for her old home in Nor way, where she will visit relatives for some months. tt Thursday after Mrs. Edgar R. Pierce of Warrenton gave a most de- .. . i f Hf Tt I llgnuui reception in nunur vi u. i. S. Mcllroy, who is leaving for Seattle. The decorations for the occasion were unique, blue predominating, each guest receiving a souvenir done in that color, An entertaining musical pro gram was rendered, Miss Eva Park er acting as accompanist. Dainty re freshments were served at the close of the program, The members of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union held a very enthusiastic meeting on Thurs day afternoon in their rooms on Ex change street. The members of the Senior High School Club calling themselves "The Bunch" gave a charming little danc ing party on Friday evening n the Na tional Association Hall of Uppertown. About IS couples were present and the young people spent a delightful evening. Harold Vincent Milligan, son of Rev. and Mrs. J. V. Milligan of Portland who are well known in As toria, who has been organist and choirmaster of the irst Presbyterian Church in Orange, N. J., for the past year, on May 1st assumed full charge of the music of the Rutgers Presby terian Church on Seventy-third and Broadway, New York. Before leaving Orange a series of recitals were given during the months of March and April for which the talented young organist received many , flattering press notices. Mr. Milligan is rapidly making his way to the front in his chosen profession spurred on by an indefatigable ambition which has for its aim the highest and best in art. The first party given by the young people of St. Mary's Catholic Church since the Lenten season was held on Tuesday evening in the hall on Grand avenue. Mrs. Frank Cook was hos tess on this occasion and many were in attendance. The early part of the evening was spent in card playing, Miss Maimc Wilson and Miss O'Con nor winning the ladies' prizes and Messrs. Henry D'Elia and Otto Gramms, the gentlemen's prizes. Re freshments were served and the re mainder of the time spnt in dancing, all prsenting enjoying themselves immensely. The Knights of Pythias and the Pythian sisters have arranged for a joint meeting on next Tuesday even ing in Logan's Hall. A musical pro gram will be rendered and the mem bers are loking forward to spending a very pleasurable evening. Mr. Horace D. Thing of McGowan, Wash, is the guest of her sister, Mrs, Albert Dunbar. Miss Margaret Higgins was the guest of Captain and Mrs. Willis at Fort Stevens on Thursday. tt Miss Winnifred Higgins who has been seriously ill, is somewhat im proved but she will be unable to be about for some time to come. The members of the English Luth eran Ladies' Aid Society were pleas antly entertained on Thursday after noon by Mrs. Fritz Voss at her home at 372 Irving avenue. The ladies spent several hours in doing fancy work and the hostess served refreshments. All present had a very enjoyable time. Wednesday morning, May 6th, at 10 o'clock in the auditorium of St. Mary's Catholic church, Miss Eliza beth O'Connor and Mr. Charles E. Johnson were united in marriage, Rev. Father Waters officiating. The wed ding was a very quiet one, only rela tives and a number of intimate friends being present to witness the event. Miss Mamie Wilson was bridesmaid RAY C. GOLLINGS With "Dora Thome" at the Astoria" Theatre, Sunday Evening, May 10. and Mr. Joseph Moore acted as best man, A wedding breakfast was serv ed at the O'Connor residence on Six teenth street and the happy couple will reside at the Zapf flat on Com mercial street. On Friday evening, May 8th, at the manse of the First Presbyterian Church of this city, Miss Nina Camclle and Mr, Cecil McKechnie were united in marriage by the Rev. William S, Gilbert The young people are well known here, the groom being the man ager of the local branch of the Chi cago Dentists and a son of Mr F. W. McKechnie at one time manager of the Postal Telegraph Company in this city, . Miss Mabel Taylor of Flavel ana Miss Grace Stokes of this city are visiting Seattle friends and will re main there until after the arrival of the fleet. Messrs. Hamilton Garner, Otto Ut zinger and Frank Parker, who are stu dents at Stanford University will ar rive home next week. The University Commencement exercises will begin on May 14th. . Mrs. Graham and Miss Gladys Graham returned Friday evening from a month's visit with relatives in Idaho. Mrs. N. B. Burkholder is visiting at Erookfield the guest of her mother, Mrs. Ashley. Miss Alice Goddard was tendered a delightful surprise party at her home on East Astoria on Wednesday even ing, the occasion being her birthday anniversary The young people pres ent spent a delightful evening with music, card playing and dancing. Miss Amelia Grussi who recently graduated with flattering honor from St Mary's Academy in Portland has returned home. The members of the Philharmonic Society are holding weekly meetings and a grand concert can be looked for during the month of June. It ii ex pected that one of the best symphony orchestras in the west will appear on that occasion. The Uppertown Boys' Club gave a dance last night in the National Hall. The Pacific Orchestra furnished music and those attending spent a pleasant evening. Miss Margaret E. Sold and Mr. Thomas Bush King, both of Knappa, were married in this city yesterday morning. Justice Goodman perform ed the ceremony. Mr. W. E. McAfee and son, Ar thur, were San Francisco passengers on the Rose City yesterday afternoon. Mr. John Svenson has returned from attending the State Convention of Modern Woodmen in Ashland. Dr. August M. Kinney of this city and Mrs. Maude Buckston of Forest Grove who were married in that city on Wednesday of last week, left Port land on Tuesday for London and the continent where Dr Kinney will com plete his medical studies. Retail Clerks' Contribution- Mr. J. L, Kline, representing the Retail Clerks' Union, No. 17, has made a contribution of $22.50 for the work of the Special Fish Committee, showing what the retail clerks think of this important issue. , tt tt tt The "Jolly Bees's" will be' enter tained the coming week at the home of Mrs. Lancaster on Irving avenue ' Every one is looking forward with pleasurable expectations to the card party which is to be given by Gateway Social Club on Friday evening, May IS in the I. O. O. F. Hall. Miss Mary L. Jones and Mr. David Clark McCroskey, both of this city, were married in Portland Friday af- SHE'S A QUEEN ia an expression that is always heard at sight of a ml developed woman. If you are flat chested, with BUST undeveloped, a scrawny neck, thin, lean arms- above remark will never be applied to you. "SIREJT wafers will make you beautiful, bewitching. They DE VELOP THE BUST in a few weeks from 3 to 6 inches and produce a fine firm, voluptuous bosom. 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