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About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 30, 1908)
BUN DAY, AUGUST 00 THE MORNING ASTORIAN, ASTORIA, OREGON. ft IfW Weell in of "of! el lnttrtareollultt1 forth eoliimon and rhould be '' ' f Did li wl to I ho Aatorlkn oiTlra to Insure their liuuillou. ; )) at ,The culminating event of the A tri Fourteenth Annual Regatta, ami most tleltHhtfuf of in social contribu tion, transpired lat . evening, ,ogan 1 1 mi, when the first of the two grand Snengerfest concerts took phicc, tinder the leadership of Dr Kmil F.nna, the distinguished plani and composer, and given by the lend lug societies of Portland mul Astoria lit that great and appreciated mimical combination. Astorian were, fully prepared tor the fine limit to which this event was carried, by the superb concert given here last year under ii auspice, and there was no shadow of disappointment in the mind of any of the inimesc throng of auditor who crowded the hall last night. It wa charmingly successful from the initial rue to the final fall of the leader's baton, and ha fixed and unchallenged tface in the artistic chronicle of the city, 1 here wa a brilliant audience ' in attendance and the best, and least, of the offering were given the fullest measure of consideration throughout the evening, but the generosity of the house wa squarely met by the cam est and deliberate effort of very con tributor to give hi and her best, vo cally, and Instrumental, at well a by prompt response to all encore, Among tnc notaoie guest were Queen Hattie I., the ladic of her court; Admiral Shepherd and his tiff of ofliccrs, the Regatta commit tee. headed by Hon, Herman Wise, a mayor of the city, and chairman, and original organizer, of the Regatta, be sides many, other pleasant and con spicuous people from home hd abroad. Her Majesty wa adorned with the beautiful Golden Cros of Honor, boto'wed upon her by the Portland Singing Societies at the big reception atthe city hall yesterday afternoon,! and which is likely to figure among her cherished memrntoe of one of the happiest episode of her young life. Mis Vie has made a charming and dignified Queen and the impres sion left by her brief reign i alto gether a happy one, sustaining admir ably, the happy record left by her 13 predecessor. The long and delightful program of the evening wa broached promptly at 9 o'clock by a fine piece of orchestra tion, the prelude and intermezzo from Mascagni's Cavnleria Rusticana, which set the pace, a it were, for the treats that followed thick and fas,t through the hours' of the concert. The first choral number wa Pacius' njoerneorgeruei March,- by the United Singers, and Was given with splendid effect; this was follow ed by a delicious cello obligate, from Tshcaikowitky, ' by Miss Roger, one of the most famous of the younger masters of that instrument, and who wa amply repaid for her effort. The macnilicent baritone voice of Mr. Robarts wa next heard in the'Yeo v man's Wedding Song, by Prince Poniatowski, and the house of As- Avians were fully alive to rare pre sentment made by this accomplished singer. Reissiger's Olnf Trygvcson was then given by the Norwegian Singing Society of Portland (J. 0. Berg, directing), with fine vim and compass, and was encored vocifer ously; after which' Dr. Emil Enna left the leader's box for the piano and played delightfully the Etude Melo dique, from Chaminade, and a couple of Spring Dances, from Grieg, which were met a all his work is met, by this people, the heartiest appreciation, The Swedish Singing Society (Colum bia) of Portland, led by C. B. (Bor quint then sang The Chimes with wonderful spirit and made an instan taneous and happy impression upon an audience as receptive as it was quick with its manifestations of pleasure. The delicious mezzo-contralto of Miss Mary Conyers was then heard in this city for the first time, in d'Hardelot's dainty gem "All For You," and she won her place for all time in the music world of Astoria, by this offering and that which followed the marked applause accorded her. Director E. Wahl, of the Norwegian Singing Society of this city then led his fine chorous through the notes of a ringing folk-song by Been and was rewarded on the spot with a spontaneous outburst of appre ciation from the house,;, Mr. Robarts was again 'delightfully in evidence his rendition of. "Sight No More, Ladies," from Much Ado About Noth-- Ing Dr. Enna' "How Shall I Sing To My Fair One?" in delicious. fashion and sealed her hold on Astoria' good-will therewith. The United Sing ers then rendered Grieg's "Lanclkjcn ning" in fine tone and volume and gain ed a ringing round of applause in the doing of It, The fine program ending with a splendid baritone solor by Andrew Holmquist, of this city. The whole affair being heartily and hon estly approved and enjoyed by the audience that overflowed the capacity of the hall, and lent ample predicate for filling the house again at two o'clock this afternoon, with the sec ond of the noble concert will be given, with all of the pronounced tal ent that contributed last evening. Today'a program is a follows; Traumcrel '.Schumann Am Cumin :.. ..Schumann Orchestra Hoer O Swea.. Wenncrbcrg United Singers A New Heaven and Earth (from the Holy City) Gaul ; Mr. Robarts Valdrisgisen Behrens Norwegian Singing Society of As toria, E. Wahl, director Concert Variation over "Spinn, Spinn potter Min" Enna Dr. Eona I Hid My Love., D'Hardelot H I Build a World For You.Lehmann Miss Conyers Gavotte Poppet Mr. Robarts My Old Kentucky Home Foster Norwegian Singing Society of Port land, J.,0. Berg, director Nocture . .. ..Thomas CejlOvObligato, Miss Rogers " The Promise of Life ....Cowcn Mr. Robarts A Peasant Wedding Soederman Swedish Singing Society of Port land, C. B. Borquist, director Violets Roma . , Mis Conyers . . Landkjcnning . .Grieg ( .United Singers Baritone Solo, Mr. Holmquist Doors Closed During Each Number Mr. and Mrs. Rcith of the Lewis and Clarke district gave a party on Monday evening in honor of their daughter Zella's birthday. A very en joyable evening was passed with mu sic and games. At midnight refresh- ments were served. Those present from Lewis and Clark were; Misses Bessie and Amy Spiccr Mr. Harrison Spicer, Misses Maud and Carrie Cham bers, Messrs. Roy and Omar Cham bers, Miss Josephine Dow, Mr, Neal Dow, Miss Nellie Anderson, Miss Minnie Larson, Mr. Wilburn Sales. Mr. L. E. Wilson, Mrs. Wilson, Mis ses Myrtle and Edith Wilson; From, Astoria: Miss Alice Kearney, Miss Laura Jeffers, Miss Flora Larson, Mr.. Larsen, Miss Florence Cann, Mr. Ar-j chic Cann, Miss Bessie Wooton. Those from a distance wcr: Dr. and Mrs. 0. F. Botkin, Mrs. Thomas Gra liam, Miss Rose Nisbet, Mr Marshall Nisbet, of Portland, the Misses Ed mondson of St. John; Miss Lucy Ad ams of Boise; Mr. Charles Bollinger or Seattle. The members of the Friday club were charmingly entertained at the home of Mrs. A. J. Taylor of Flavel on Saturday afternoon of last week. A private boat carried the gathering to Mrs. Taylor's pretty home early in the afternoon and returned in the ev- emiig. Hie pleasant afternoon nours devoted to the card game of five hundred, after which a pleasant social conversation was indulged be fore the party returned to their home art' iurreeinar that the afternoon was one of the most delightful affairs given this season. . , incr. ano reoeaieu inc came uvi.c3va of .thp even incr. and Miss Kogers am the; same thing by giving Popper's "Widmung", with remarkable effect on her Cello. Miss Conyers added to her previousc achievements by sing- Miss May Utzinger's home on Bond street Tuesday evening was the scene of a pretty and enjoyable reception given by her to the members of the D. M. C. D. Club in honor of Miss Valesk Licbe of The Dalles who is in the city during Regatta week visit ing with friends and relatives. The young ladies, of whom quite a num ber were present, had a happy time of it indeed, playing cards and engag ing in entertaining, cftnversatipn, such as can be thoroughly appreciated only among such close friends as were present at Miss Utzinger's. , : , . ' ;,': Mrs. William A. Sherman gave a charming party on Wednesday of this week, at her home on JerOme avenue. The color scheme was yellow, being carried out in both decorations and refreshments which were very effec tive and dainty, The large living room was devoted entirely to nas turtiums and fern while the porches and dining room were decorated with Japanese lanterns and hydrangeas, Fifty guests enjoyed the afternoon at cards, Mrs, Joint D. McGowan win ning the prize. '" The camping party composed of Dr. W. C. Logan and his family, Miss Julia and Meta Ford of California, who arc sisters of Mrs. W. C. Logan, Miss Tillie Meyer of San Francisco, and Mrs. William Eigner, have re turned from a week' camping in the Nehalcm Valley at Andrew Olsen's place. The party reports that they, had excellent weather throughout their outing, and had a pleasant trip in spite of the fact that game is scarce in that section of the tate, and what is there is very difficult to get owing to the unfavorable condition of the underbrush which is very thick. A delightful surprise party was giv en Mr, and Mrs. Andrew Asp and family at their home' on Seventh street last Tuesday evening by their neighbors and many friends. Many tokens of goodwill were presented to Mr. and Mrs, Asp. The evening Was spent in music and reading among the pleasant gathering and all exper ienced a most enjoyable time. Mr. and Mrs. Asp and their son will leave the early part of this week for Idaho where they will permanently Uve hereafter but Mis Esther and Miss Eva Asp are to remain in this city. A "Nasturtium Party" was given to a large number of guests by Mrs. William A. Sherman at her home on Jerome avenue last Wednesday.' The house was prettily and artistically dec orated for the occasion, and the after noon was spent at playing cards. Mrs. J. D. McGowan of Ilwaco, held the highest cards and received the beau tiful prize gift. Altogether the affair was a decided success and was pro nounced by all as being one of the leading social events of the season. ' A banquet was given by the Ladies' Society of the First Lutheran Church to the visiting pastors of the Colum bia conference who have been in ses sion for the past few days at the church hall. The banquet was ten- lered Thursday evening. The ses sion will close today with special ser vices at the First Lutheran and Methodist churches, and was a very successful one throughout. M rs. M. S. Carter, Mr. George Dan- nerberg and Miss Tracy Donnerberg, all of Portland, were in the city for the Regatta celebration, guests at the home of their brother, Mr. F. J. Don nerbeg. The party will spend a week at the beach resorts before returning to their Portland home. e The wedding of Arthur C. Callan, formerly of Astoria, but now a resi dent" of Seattle, to Miss Myrtle L. Hunt too place in SeaHle on Wed nesday, August 26th. Mr. Callan is now the northwestern representative of the Pacific Steel & Hardware Co. with headquarters in the Sound City. .' ' Mrs. Frank Warriner Is entertain- I ing ner sister, airs. v. lumpKiiis aim ! her daughter, who are in the city for Regatta week from Cascade Locks. Mrs. Tompkins and her daughter are planning to spend a week at the beach before returning to their home. . The Misses Myra Laveridge, of Eu gene, Juanita Hastings of Victoria, B. C, Ada Burke, of Portland, and Hazel Kennedy, of Skamokawa, the visit ing guests of the Misses Van Dusen, have returned to their respective homes. ' Miss Lucy Adams of Boise who has been visiting at the home of J. W. Reith's on the Lewis and Clark, left for Seaside last Wednesday accom panied by Miss Jessie Reith for a short stay after which Miss Adams will leave for her home in Boise. " Miss Georgia Ekstrom and Miss May C. Magee have returned to their home after a two weeks' outing at Cannon Beach. They report that they had an excellent time. Miss Hazel Robb, of Portland, who has been the guest of Mrs. M. Hume, of this city, for the past week, re turned to her home at the metropolis last Thursday. Mrs. Norris Staples and her 'chil dren, who have been visiting at Col lins Springs, have returned to their home in this city. , . . . ' Miss A. McCulloch and' Mrs. M. Herron, of Salem, are in the city over Regatta visitors at their cousin, Mrs. James W. Welch. Mrs. Fritz Strochel, with her son, is in the city from Portland, the guests' of Mrs. Strochel parents, Capt. and Mrs. P. E. Ferchen. Watch This Space TUESDAY ember i, i 9o8 Sept II . I M s TA.L Music and Fun Sent on Free Triail We fc xpresi a. nwi, wttfcowt m eBt i9ott y tht fralrtit or ana Hlow ta dart FREE) TRIAL en every Edtioo Phono. Give Bla-ht KaatW time to cay anA ahtm ha tntarnit. eoita oae eea to bare the fairest, eafeet aae the heat only KI?f take alraat. a MACHINE! uroDOsltloa avar mtifa ant n mn ha. t .M...U i. - - . - . . . - . . y " i ii one koi on Tce Tnai aa aooye it a tea. bo uu m nu, ii you our only alter a Free Trial withe ?ae to yon. Thla same offer has been accented by hundreds of others during the last month and In every ' luiiwn u cuiiiid wu aepc in we nome noi one out one uerva a reaaea wniCB will ee ni on request aae tae eeapoav OCR IPBCIAI, OUTFIT NO T OKLY (29.55. Special outflta to lit aar Becketkoek -tew are too small to secure a Talk. aT tnar Machine from Ellera Piaao House the largest dealers In M8 Talking' Machines and records & eat lMtaaa Ffceeafreph Dept. 6 HOUSE. on the Coast or Northwe 40 Stores. FILERS rtaJWO HOUSS POR1XA.iak usubuoji. Wh. 84, ruau. OK. Pie ' OeBtlemaat ' Catalog u and particular four EdlMB rra Mai offer. ''Kama AaVbess ... i). Mrs- Fred A. Holt and Mrs, Ed ward L. Babbidge, who have been on a visit to San Francisco, have return ed to their home. C. W. Holmes and family have re turned from their camping trip at Elk Creek were they spent several weeks. . Mr. R. Shepcrd of Gresham, who is agent of the Oregon Water & Power Company at that place, is in Astoria the gupst of his aunt, Mrs. J.' A. Devlin. ' Mrs. Joseph Bergman, of Portland, accompanied by her daughter, are the guests of their relatives, Mr. and Mrs. I. Bergman, of this city for Regatta week. , i J w , . . , Mrs. John McGowan of Ilwaco was a visitor in Astoria during the Re gatta the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Al bert Dunbar. ,:'-. : ' Miss Marguerite Haddick, a resi dent of Eugene, is in the city spend ing two weeks at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Ohler. . Mrs. J. E- Ferguson, accompanied by her children, are at Cannon Beach spending the summer months at their cottage there. . , Miss Jessie Sands is entertaining her friend. Miss Bess Anderson of Portland during the Regatta festivi ties here. Mrs. S. M. Maddock from Portland is in Astoria, a guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. N. Callaway. FREE TRIAL-AN ELECTRIC IRON Saves backs, footsteps, blistered fingers, and faces fuel and tempers. You feel no electricity attach to any incan descent socket low expense would sur prise you let us explain to YOU. ASTORIA ELECTRIC CO. Sherman Transler Co. HENRY SHERMAN, Hanagtr. Hack, Carriages Baggage Checked and Transferred Tracka and Fursifar. . - WagonjPianos Moved, Boxed and Shipp.4 4S3 CommrckJ Street . Mala Ffcoo 221
