THE OREGON DAILY JOURNAL, PORTLAND, SATURDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 21 , 1903. Jor and Mrs. Waterblry, Miss Larfjron.' I whits etamnle and hsr (towers were pink Tsa, tomorrow Is Washington's Birth day. It would be lntensly Interesting to know Juat what ha thought of the duy and how he kept It ' On can get an inkling of what was going on about that time by a bit of re eejfcn. Now, In February, 1762. he had juat returned from the Barbadoes with lla brother, Lawrence, whose serious 111 tieaa must have made the 22d only one Of many aad daya. On February aL 177s, he wrote to the President of Congress of hia plans to take Boston from Cambridge. He told of the hard -work It waa to get supplies tvnd ammunition ready, February 22, 1778, must have had Juat ona ray of light. The great hero waa at Valley Forge wits the army, while his enemies were trying to get . Gates appointed commander-in-chief : In hia stead. On the 20th came a let ter from Patrick Henry full of kind words and promises to do his best to keep Washington in command. And 1784 was not much better. February 22 found him wintering at Morrlatown. Mew Jersey, with an army whose ra tions seldom included both bread and beat and sometimes neither one. But Washing-ton has left an -account - of the way he spent one of his birth days In a diary kept for a time when first President of this country. On February 1 he writes: "Have taken Mr. McCombs' house, lately occupied by the Minister of .franco, for one year. This day sent my secretary to examine rooms to see how my furniture could be adapted to the; respective apartments." "February 22. Set seriously about re moving my furniture to my new home. Two of the gentlemen orlhe family had their beds taken there, and would sleep tilers tonight" Z3TE2TTS Or THB WEEK. r Wistaria Club. , '" The Wisteria Club gave a whist party at St. . Francis Hall Thursday evening, February IB. The game was played progressive. Hiss Bertha Vandershy and V. R. Shetland winning first prizes, and Miss Katherlne Oaffney and H. Gallag . her the consolation prizes. Refresh ments were served at the close of the game and several hours pleasantly spent in dancing. Those present were: Misses A. Glea- son, L. A. Dove, J. Nortell, M. Dunn. A. Drennen, C. Qulnn. H. Vanderhy, S. Mulligan, F. Plata. L. Van Stralen. L. Tracey, M. Burkhart. C. Catssidy, . L. ' Warnock, A. Warnock, C. Burkhart, N. Browne, A. O'Brien. A. Brooks, O. Smith, R. Kennedy, M. Murnane, M. Gleason, I. Cralb, C. Fay, M. Dove. M. Foley. M. Shelland, G. Dove, N. Shelland, K. Sln- . nott, C, Straub. M. C. Browne,. A. Rash ford, M. Foley, A. Gaffney, A. Kennedy, M. McMahon. N. Mclntee, M. Grlffen, L. Casen, C. Venator, M. Mclntyre, C. Davis, K. Gaffney. K. Murnane. M. Browne, K. Cassldy, B. Vandertiy; Messrs. T. E. Beaulleu, T. J. Killenn. E. 'Gaffney, A. .Van Stralen, K. Straub. E, Glnty, W. D. Reld. A. Rlddess. P. II. Me Mahon. M. Zn. E. Walsh. F. Muckie, C. Prltchard, J. Fay. O. Hoak. H. Gallagher, F. Born. N. Grant. X-Cralb. II. A. Hurtlg. C. Mclntyre. K. J. Brown. W. Tillman. N. P. Anderson, D. Cassldy. G. A. Hop kins. O. Puque. R. Tauscher. V. II. Ken ny. L. Duffy, C. Marias. G. V. Kuva naugh. J. A. Tauscher. A. B. Heltkem per, B. Bellany. H. Tillman. V. Helt kemper. H. M. O Brien. D. F. Carey. O. J. Pfitzmaurlce, V. R Shelland, J. Muloiie, C. Stumberg. Wednesday. Mrs. W. H. Grlndstaff gave a progres sive cinch party Wednesday afternoon. The house looked as pretty as possible with decorations of Oregon grape and pussy willows, while the red-shadel globes and candles gave Just the needed touch of color. The hand-puinted score cards used at the eight tubles were very pretty. Pussy willows with the Initial "G" were on sqme. and a pussy's head on the others,. An unusual, and. as It prov ed, most successful plan of serving the refreshments In a pause of the game was tried. When the scores were count ed Mrs. McCully had won the first prize and Mrs. Herbert Caldwell the second, while Mrs. Warren Knight was the for tunate possessor of the consolation. Mrs. George B. 8chark. Miss Mollle Murphy and the Misses Sutherland of Astoria assisted Mrs. Grlndstaff during the afternoon. Thursday 1C Iff lit Club. The basket social given by the Thurs day Night Club at Its cosy hall In the Q A- R. Ruildlng wus most suc cessful. The committee, Miss Marie Leisure, Miss Ethel McFnrland. Miss Ella Hevlund, Mr. Martin E. Kuhns and Mr. Andrew Parloff, did good work. The prize winners were Miss IluttU) Brown. Miss Marie Leisure. Miss 1 resale J-l-holm and Mrs. B. L. Beckett. The judges Mr. Peter Rudolph. Mr. A. W. Kline and Miss Nealand. The amateur theat rical committee gave an encouraging report of plays in preparation. St. Anil's Society. One of the very plensantest parties this week was given by the St. Ann's So ciety at the Western Academy of Music on Wednesday evening, February IS. The hall had been decorated under the direction of Mrs. J. P. O'Brien and Mrs. P. J. Flynn: in fact, they had done most of,, the work and It looked as pretty as pussy willows, Oregon grape and cedar could make it. Every light was softened with delicate pink shades and long streamers of pink paper crossed rrom each chandelier to meet the strands of cedar In the center of the room. Ever est's Orchestra furnished excellent music, for of course dancing was tne special feature of the evening. The party was ye real old uoioniai affair, so the good old dances round their way back to the program. The opening grand march had a real old-time flavor. Mrs. J. W. Watson. Mrs. I. E&w- ler. Mrs.. C. Carensstccker. Mrs. J. v. O'Brien. Mrs. J. Freeman. Mrs. P. Nels, Mrs'. Moser, Mrs. Victor O'Connor. Mrs. Joseph Leonard. Mrs. Wagner. Mrs. Ad rian Epplng and Mrs. M. J. uela Hunt wore a rew or tne many quaim cos tumes seen as the ranks passed and re passed. Miss Lillian O'Brien and Miss Mabel Shea flitted about among the guests, distributing programs ns the grand march came to a close. The cli max of the evening came when the Vir ginia Keel was announced. Everyone ad an Idea how the old favorite should in dam-ed, but Home of the Ideas proved Miy hazy when put to practical test. It was one dance the spectators enjoyed quite as much as the participants. Whist was played progressively In the reception room for those who preferred cards. The prizes offered were won by Mrs. George W. Schmidt and Mr. C. J. li. Malaikty, while the consolation gifts were at last the property of Mrs. Kath erlne Daly and Dr. George W. Schmlt. Punch was served during the evening. Tete-a-tete tables wele scattered about for those who cared to enjoy the more substantial Ice cream and cake. The president. Mrs. J. I.otan. was un ihle to he present, und the vice-president, Mrs. J. K. Shea, represented her. The reception committee, who were re ! poimllile for much of the evening's en joyment, were Mrs. I). Dunn. Mrs. C. I'royster. Mrs William Corcoran. Mrs. J. Burn. Mrs. J Gleason. Mrs: M. Ilan- .vn. Mr, j. Kiostermnn. Mr: mtjmm l.lglitner. Mrs. Alex. Mayer. Mrs. Mary i) Conner. Mrs. J. E Owens, Miss C. Por ter. Miss F. Porter, Miss F. Phlllpl. Mrs. I.: J Shell. Mrs. J. W. Sweeny, Mrs. R. Vllson. Mrs. J. Wiley, Mrs. D. J. Maher. Mis. J. Coffey. Mrs. Cochran, Miss M. Hurk. Mrs. E DubrleJl, Mrs. E. Hughes. Mrs. P. J. Jennings. Mrs. F. Klernan, Mrs. C. J B. Malarkuy. Mrs. P Nels. Mrs. Wlllhim O'Conncll. Mrs J li Rvi:,. Mrs. N. J. Sweeney .Mrs c;.o SmH'ti. Miss Clara Wolf. Mrs I. O Waldo. Mrs Wednesday evening Miss Wood nve an Informal dinner in her honor. The table decorations were In yellow, with a quaint brass bowl of jonquils in the cent T of the table. The guests w; Misses Kathleen Burns, Alice Rihson. Adelald Ball, Grace Warren, Laura Jordan, Messrs. Marlon Dolph, -George Warren, Tom Robertson, Bert Ball. I.on Wood ward and Fred Strong. Mrs. Burns' Dinner. Mrs. W. J. Burns entertained at din ner Wednesday evening. The yellow shaded candelabra and bowl "I Jonquils gave a pretty touch of yellow to the table. Present were: Captain and Mrs. Langtltt. Mr. and Mi's. George Good. Miss Wilson. Miss Burns. Major Chubbs. Carl gpuhn and A, Berg. Haw Century Dance. The New Century Dancing Club met at Parsons' Hall last Wednesday even ing for another of the popular parties. The music was excellent, the attendance good anil the gowns espec:all pretty. Among those present wen Mr. and Mrs. W. S. punlway, Mr. and Mrs. A. E-MnMerfHMd.- Mr:-nd-,Mri A, K. Hhly, Mr and Mrs. William Harder. Mr. und Mrs. E. 8. Jackson. Dr. aad Mrs. George II. Nottcge. Mr. und Mr." W Ac Hatha way. Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Grabnni of Sa lem. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Clemens. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Kadderly. Mr and Mrs. J. A. Clock. Mr. and Mrs E. K Man Inn. Mr. und Mrs. F. G. A-.ist-n. Mr. ami Mis. 11 T Varwlg. Mr an i Mrs E J Jaeger. Mr and Mrs. A. L. M -Cully. Mr. ami Mrs F. A. Snow. Mr an I Mrs. E. O. .M.ittern. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Kronaugh. CELEBRATED THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING v . ; h v v i-t & 'I 1- "V.f! ' ' - ----- KB. IRS HU JA1IEI KUZTT. (j) - Mr. and Mrs. James Huitt of Marquam Mill celebrated their golden wedding Tuesday evening. February 17. Mr. Hu itt was born in Fort Smith. Ark.. In 1S30. and Mrs. Huitt In Washington County. Missouri, three years later. They were married In Missouri in 1 S53. and started at once on the long Journey across the plains to California. Oregon claimed them In 1878. Fully 22 years ago they settled in Portland, and built the second house ever put up on Mar quam Hill. Of the eleven children born to them, five are still living Frank Hu itt. William Cornelius Huitt. Mrs. Wal ter Adams. George W. Huitt and Mrs. William Waddle, all of Portland. Ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren complete the family group. The prettily decorated home wajs the scene of much merry-making. The friends and relatives enjoyed the stories of "ye olden time," as well as the ex- cellent music. A bountiful supper was served during the evening, and every one drank new health and happiness to the happy bride and groom. The gifts received were many and most appropri ate. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Huitt. Mr. and Mrs. William C. Huitt. Mr. ar.d Mrs. Walter Adams. Mr. and Mrs. William Waddle. Mr. und Mrs. C. L. White. Mrs. J. M. Potter. Mrs. James Rogers. Mrs. Samuel Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Stltt. Mt. and Mrs. H. I. Crockett. Mrs. Ellen Darr. iMrs. Fred Moy. Mrs. Keller. Mr. and Mrs. Ira Ed wards. Mrs. Charles Davidson. Miss May Mason, Miss Jessie Huitt. Miss Bessie Potter. Miss Helen Potter. Miss Edith Huitt. Miss Mabel Adams. Miss Ruby Potter. Miss Adams. Messrs. Edward Huitt, Edward Adams, Charles Chap man. Arthur Chapman, Charles Keller, Joseph Potter. Fred Rodgers. Master Frank Huitt and Master James Huitt. NOT BARGAIN PIANOS But Reliable Pianos At Fair Prices We do not confine ourselves to any one particu lar make of Pianos in fact, there are nearly a score of different makes. These pianos have been carefully selected by experts from the large number of good pianos made in this country. We have varJiety enough to meet the tastes and means of everybody. We invite you to inspect them to try them subject to the severest tests. Our pianos are not Bargain Sales pianos, but those of unquestionable reputation. These Bargain Sale instruments have no actual guarantee. The manufacturer makes and sells them to dealers who want cheap, showy pianos. Mis interest ends when the order is filled. The dealer juggles the prices, paints word pictures, promises everything to make a sale, i Out go the pianos and he looks about for another lot of the same kind. He does not care where he buys so long as - he can sell and make a good, round profit. We are ascents for such Reliable Instruments as the STEIN WAY, EMERSON, ESTEY RICH MOND, A. B. CHASE and STARR. SOULE BROS. PIANO CO. V 326 Washington Street, PORTLAND P. Zimmerman. Mrs. T. J. King and Mrs. M. Znn. The floor committee were: Mrs. J. W. Watson, Mrs. J., Manning-. Mrs. M. Mc Namara. Mrs. C. Barenssteeker, Mrs. J. P. O'Brien. Mrs. J. Freeman, Mrs. I. Ijtwler. M. Walsh. J. Coffee. J. OCon- ner, 1). Lolman and c v . Btinger. Ameng others present were: Mr. and Mrs. M. J. de la Hunt. Mr. and Mrs. F. 8;. Stanley, Dr. and Mrs. Woodruff, Mrs. F. Strobel, Mrs. Hogan. Mrs. Cason. Mrs. (lerun. Mr. and Mrs. J. Adrian Epping, Mrs. Katherlne Daly. Dr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Schmidt, Mrs. Nicholas. Mrs. Brady, Mrs. Tracy, Mr. and Mrs. John Driseoll. Dr. and Mrs. William O. Manlon, Mrs. H. S. Smith, Mrs. Baldwin. Mr. and Mrs. Victor O'Connor. Mr. and Mrs. J. Leon ard, Misses Grace Colllnson. Coffee. Mary Lawler, Nona Lawler. Nioolal. Barrett, NoraBarrett. O'Connor, Lucy O'Connor, SpenTer. Cecilia Wiley. Clarissa Wiley. Oerun. Edith McGinn. Josephine Carney, Leonard. Trimble. Grenler. Kiernan. Mol lis Murphy. Annie O'Brien. Nellie O'Brien, Zimmerman. Delia ' Zimmerman, Fitzgibbon. Hogan. Johnston. Turner. L. Dunn. May Steffen. Conley. Corcoran, Dempsey. Mickey. Steffen, Prudhomme, Marie Michel. Messrs.' J. W. Sweeney, Robert O'Neill, Morse. Nels. Thomas Car ney. Burns. J. w. vvaison. urauy, mi; Glilan, J. B. Coffee, A. B. Barton. R. D. Dunn, T. A. O'Oorman. W. J. SInnott, J. P. Flynn. P. J. Cronln. J. F. Shay, Bruner. Eliot. Charles McGinn. Dr. O'Connor. John M. Gearln. Donlon. John Bristol. Daniel Colman. Harry Kioster mnn. J. O'Connor. M. J. Walsh. J. P. O'Brien. F. S. Stanley. Horace Jenkins, llnrrv Cason. Walter Glle. B. Norden, Prudhomme and M. J. Hanrahan. On the Houseboat. A jolly party of young people are planning a pleasure trip this evening up the Wllluraette to Inspect the new fit tings of Mr. Lon Woodward's houseboat. Dinner will be served on board and a general good time enjoyed before the party steam back to Portland. Mrs. Frederick H. Hopkins Is to ehaperene the party. Thursday Night Biding Club. The Thursday Night Riding Club post poned their ride this week until Friday night on account of the Assembly at Parsons' Hall this past Thursday even ing. The informal suppor that is al ways the pleasant finale was given by Miss Wood this week. The club mm bers are: Misses Wilson. Alice Slbson, Burns. Kathleen Burns, Ball, Wood, Car rie Flanders and Messrs. Maurice Cheal. Grelle. Ball. Hunt. Lewis. Rodney Gllsun. Roderick Macleay, Walter Beebe. Tliales Llnthicum. . Tot Miss XatUeam wns. SUss Kathleen Burns ha tion the ruewt of Alias Nan Wood tbU irtok. j Mr. and "Mrs. W. W. Watts. Mr. and Mrs. E. H: Kliest. Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Ed wards. Mrs. Sarah B. Forbes. Misses Lucy Williams. Beattie, Wentworth. Le Roy, Harder. Tlmms. Fannie Therkle son. Sutherland and Kadle Sutherland of Astoria; Messrs. Loyd Wentworth, G. K. Wentworth. Jr., A. M. Compton, Draper, Hardy, Wilson. Dr. Btuart. Dr. Poston and H. M. Purdon of Seattle. Misses Butler Entertain. The Misses Butler entertained a num ber of their friends Saturday evening, February 14, at tliclr home, 280 Crosby street. The decorations were especially pretty and appropriate. The parlors were festooned with hearts and bright with red tipped Oregon grape. In the dining-room red carnations and ferna were used exclusively. After an excel lent musical program had been given, the guests played progressive hearts un til a late hour, prize were won by Miss Helen Fundt and I'red Klyne. Jn the party wer: Misses Bertha and Hazel Butler, May Mi-Bride. Nettle Lehberg, Blanch Bain, Helen Fundt, Edna Todd. Messrs. J. Thompson, Fred Kyne. Ches ter Bodley. Howard Phlllpott. Claud Thompson, Frank Smith and Dr. Charles Nelson. Tuesday Afternoon Club.. The Tuesday Afternoon Club was en tertained by Mrs. Harry ,T. Clarke this week. The age of Alexander was the general subject. Mrs. G. M. Gllnes told of Sparta as It was and Is. Mrs. K. E. Miller took Alexander, and her paper made the old hero seem very real, in deed. The papers on Aeschlnes and ISO' crates read by Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Tab ler closed the progrum. A special feat ure of the afternoon was the social hour. Everyone seemed to have an especially pleasant time. Mrs. Clarke served de llcloiis refreshments. At the meeting were: Miss Helen Spnuldlng. Mrs. J. I Wager. Mrs. L. Kneeland, Miss Kate Pnrmelee, Mrs. J. H. Young. Mrif, Frank Madison. Mrs. F. A. Hanson, Mrs. Mer wln Hugh. Mrs. G. M. Gllnes. Mrs. Julia Casto. Mrs. Ella Steel. Mrs. Ruth Tab ler. Mrs. George Boynton. Mrs. W. B. lull. Mrs. E. E. Miller. Mrs. Frank M. Miles and Mrs. H. T. Clarke. With Mr, rrank K. Warrtn. The Daughters of the American Revo lution held a speclul meeting last Tues day afternoon at the home of Mrs. Frank M. Wurren. Prof. James Ewlng gave Ute Hrt h( hl ihhhwUvU ulk VH Uvvo. lutionary subjects. The topic. "Voman's P.irt in the American Revolution." was most Interestingly discussed, and her heroism In many trying situations point ed out. Mrs. Warren served tea during the aftfinoon. assisted by Miss Warren and Miss Grace Warren. Each member was accompanied by a guest. Of the members, those pri sent were: Miss Gilo. Mrs. W h' Chanln. Mrs D. W Lewis. Mrs. J. Thrrburn Ross. Mrs R. B. Lnm foii. Mrs. J:imes Grev. .Mrs A. F. B r nard. Airs. J. A. Bill. Mrs W. A. Mears. Mrs R. R. Hoe-ue. Ml Alice Snnsbury. Mrs. J. H. Bitcheldcr. Mrs. Mark Gill. , Mrs. W. H. C,m rt Mrs. II H. Parker. Mrs E. A. Heals. Mr. C. I' Gantenbeln. Mrs Cherles Hdmnn und Mrs V A M I Hreck. ! Tio Z. B. P. S. The 7. B R S. held their February party In Burkh ird Mall lust Tuesday ev enlng. About H'l couples were present. : ':'.:"'!.'.i Orchestra furnished the music. i The decorations were murl unique, for they were In t'ie f ilm of a rreat spider we'.i that till l the hall from end to end. The next party Is to be on the ev ening of April 14. Mrs. Leonr.r-Vi Afternoon. Mrs Joseph D. L-onurd gathered her friends Tuesda;- for a military after fo.,n lr, memory of th Father of ills Country A game forever associated with war hearts was played progres sively. The red. white and blue score r.ir.'s lied each a picture of a tiny hatchet In alarming proximity to n thriv ing tree. A blue shield was reserved for tin' stars of the score Flag drawn from a pretty basket decided the partners for the game. The first prize, a dainty vase, was won after a hard-fought battle. Mrs T I! I "sHr carried off second hon ors, and u real souvenir snoon. for from it smiled the face of George Washing ton. Mrs. W. A KnigrW won a bunch of fragrant vjoMs in a Colonial Jug of the correct old-fashioned pattern. The refreshments were In national colors. The ice was not only moulded to rep resent a shield, but was red. white and blue as well. Those present were: Mrs. T. B. Fos ter. Mrs. Grlndstaff. Mrs. George W. Hazen. Mrs. E. S. Jackson. Mrs. Frank Rigler. Mrs. W. A. Knight. Mrs. Malar key. Miss Klosterman. Miss Ivy Barker. Mr?. McCorquodale, Mrs. Thomas Ed wards. Miss Zimmerman. Miss Delia Zimmerman. Miss Phllhrlck. Miss Wiley. Miss Clarissa Wiley and Miss Cronln. With Mr. and Mrs. M. A. M. Ashley The George Washington party to be given by Mr. and Mrs. M. A. M. Ashley this evening promises to be a very bright affair. The house Is a real camp for lings are everywhere and pussy willows and Oregon grape give a suggestion of outdoor tilings. The game of the even ing Is to be military cinch, and the score cards are to bear the well-known races of George and Martha Washington. The winners of the first prizes will carry awuy dainty china plates, and those suc cessful In a second degree will have pic tures of scenes In Washington's life to remember a pleasant 22d Of February Solitaire Is called n consolation game so the Drizes to fall to the losers are nacks of Washington cards. The na tlonal idea is to be carried out In the refreshments. The punch to be served will float cherries In memory of the fruit never allowed to ripen on one par ticular tree. At tbe Bishop Scott Academy. As the invitations sent out for the Bishop Scott Academy party foretold, pleasure did Indeed reign within the walls last night. At 8 o'clock myster ious figures muffled In domtnos and masques began to flit about, with an oc casional Indian In their train. Shortly after, the Spanish Students struck up a spirited measure and a pretty confetti march began. The ranks wound In and out through the halls and recreation rooms, which were bowers of cedar and fir. The cloud of confetti that filled the air gave a very pretty effect. When the fun of unmasking was over the guests flitted Into the ballroom and "tripped a measure." Supper was served In the dining room during the evening. The decorations were most artistic. Oregon grape being used effec tively about the room. Among the guests were: Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Bingham. Captain and Mrs. W. C. Langfitt, Miss Tebbetts, Mrs. Fink, Ma- -A Doctor and Mrs. Van Waters, Mr. and Mrs. Ramsdell, Doctor and Mrs. Morrl son, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Flavin, Mrs. Carroll. Mrs. P. H. Wood Mr and Mrs Francis Seely, Mrs William Plowman. Mr. and Mra. M. W. Smith, Mr, and Mrs. R. R. Hogs. Doctor and Mrs. A. E. Hockey. Mr. and Mrs. H. U Mather, Mr. and Mra. John Kollock, Doctor and Mrs. Herbert Cardell, Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Lawrence, Doctor and Mrs. J. R. Wilson, Doctor and Mrs. 8. Ruther ford Johnston, Mr and Mrs. F. U. Kol lock, Mr. and Mrs. 8. M. Mears, Mr. and Mra. Robert McCracken, Mr. and Mrs. James Laldlaw, Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Ogllvle, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Bingham, Rev. W. R. Powell. Doctor and Mrs. Holt C. Wil son, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Atchison, Colonel and Mrs. J. F. Grayson, Mrs. Van Zandt, Mra. R. E. Bybee. Misses Inei Ray. Ines Cummlngs, Eve line Wilson. Frances Wilson, Caroline Wilson, Leezer. Ruth Aulbach, Bailey, Van Home, Crlsmon. Dcmls, Powell, Wl nana, Kuhn, Boat, Ramsdell, Van Wat ers, Morrison. D. Morrison, Armstrong, J. Smith. Hurlburt. Wilde, Myers, B. Mor rison. Gaffnev. H. Ankeny. Tanner. A. FWalker, A. Davis, E. Lewis, Carman, M. Walters, M. Drake, Hazel Bean, I. Hlgglns, Helen Bates. M. Palmer, L. Palmer, Ketchum, Louise Glisan, Nan Robertson, Barbara Crocker, Altu Smith, R. Hess. Ruth Heas. U. RamBdell. Hel en Timer, M. Turner, W. Turner, Korell, Reed. Smith, Watson, Ruby Crlchton, F. Stranhall. Amos. Grace Amos. Ruth Smith, Salisbury, Laura Jordan, Fox, Minnie Conn, ia Bingham, Dorothy Langfitt. Prudhomme, Marjorle Canby, Bessie Strong, Helene White. Marjorle Webster. H. Htg'glna, Eva Taylor. Sarah Girdner, M. Drake, June Sterling, Weld ler, Anita Burns, Wilson, Julia Payne. and Jessie Fisher. Messrs. X). Jordan. R. Bingham, Clif ford ' ViclioU: R. D'raTfe." Ralph ' Knight., William Ladd. Jr., Harold Bates. K. Fenton. W. Glfsan. R. K. Page, Elliott Corbett, Harry Falling, A. Mears, R. Durham. H. Prudhomme, Plodden Stott, George Warren. Kenneth Beebe, T. Robertson, J. B. Lungair, Archie Han cock, E. A. Clawtton. McArthur, John son. Dr. Zan, Dr. Wm. F. Amos, Oliver Cutler, George McMillan, Harry Bladen, R. Glisan, Edward Jefferle. Chester Murphy. Marlon Dolph. Fred Strong. Bumslde Canby. Elmer Connell, Jack Mackle. Lester R. Kollock. Alan Helt- shu. Tlxot, Lester Hodson. Km Have, John Seed, Laldlaw, Edgar Eu banks. leorge W. Berrlun. George Morrison. Gellnger, IiuIh Gellnger, Jr., and Cap tain W. A. Bethel. Lieutenants Foulols. Van Horn. Quackenbush and Bradford of Vancouver. Thursday Evening. Thursday evening Mrs. Grlndstaff was hostess at a cinch party. The fortunate winners of the first prizes were Mrs. K. S. Jackson and L. A. Brown, and the lowest prize fell to Miss B. E. Watson and W. B. Struble. Centennial Sanos. Parsons' Hall was lighted until a late hour lust night. Girls oi the Centennial Club were hostesses at another of Its pleasant dances. A merry crowd was present and seemed to enjoy every num ber. At Waist. The auxiliary of Myrtle Chapter met this week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sunderland. The house was prettily decorated with the colors of the order. Chinese lanterns were used most ef fectively in lighting up the verandas and cupola. Progressive whist and other games were played In which Mrs. Olucksman carried off the prize. A dainty supper was served. Men; Sun derland was ably assisted by Miss Anna Harris, recently of The Dalles. Tuesday livening. MIbs Wolf gave a progressive hearts party last Tuesday evening. Her home at 248 Thirteenth street looked very pretty for hearts were everywhere, with artistic touches of Oregon grape and ferns. The 12 hands played resulted In a first prize for Mrs. Bonny, of Walla Walla, and a consolation for Miss Sadie Stephenson. After the dainty refresh ments were served, games and music plensantly ended the evening. The guests were: Mr. and Mra. Orln Parker. Mrs. Bonny. Misses Clara Dem miner, Alice Plunkett, Minnie Spaulding, Sadie Stephenson, Edna Protzman, Charlotte Layton, Eleanor Kerth. Fidelia Davis, Messrs. C. L. Reed. T. W. Elwell, C. F. Wright. Frank Layton, William Plunkett. Benjamin Wltmarch, Dr. Wil liam Frailer and Dr. Ward B. Van Vechten. carnations. The house was prettily decorated with everareens. carnations and smllai. At the close of tha ceremony a dell eats luncheon was served, sfter which the happy couple departed for their ntw home at 108 Sacramento street whure they will be at home to their many friends after March 10. k TXXS AH9 THAT. Mrs. W. A. Mears of Twenty-ssoond. and Marshal, gave a pretty luncheon t some of her friends Tuesday of this week. Mrs. Arnold von Etlinger entertained moat delightfully Wednesday afternoon at her home on King street. Mrs. Barman entertained guests Friday very Informally at her home on Eight eenth street. Mr. and Mra. D. Germanus received the congratulations of their frlenda Wed nesday on the event of their twentieth. Wedding anniversary. The Southern Pacific Band will glva another of Ita pleasant parties at Wood men Hall this evening. The next affair will close the series for this season. The ladles of the Fourth Presbyterian Church are planning a patriotic enter tainment for next Wednesday evening, Martin Pratt will tell of his experiences In the Philippines and Nelson Ovaltt will talk of the flag. Mra. Werleln and Mra. Cowglll are to sing National airs while a number of recitations are also on the program. There will be no admission fee. The Y. M. C. A. wllj, give a' stag din ner on March 6. A unique feature will be a carnival of games. An Important meeting of the Indo Amerlcan Woman's League will be held Monday, February 23. at 2:30 p. m., with Mrs. Duniway, 420 Market street A social dance will be given by George Wright Relief Corps No. 2 at O. .. k. Han many evening-, February i. 1903. To ?ursus Her Art. Miss Mabel Fouch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William O. Fouch of this city, leaves Monday for Chicago, where shs will engage In advanced studies of china painting. Miss Fouch possesses more than unusual ability In the delicate art and lias been the recipient of many flattering compliments on her remarka ble talent and genius. Mis Fouch'a work In Chicago will be In conjunction with the most noted artists In the United States. Tha Assembly. The Assembly Thursday evening was one of the most brilliant given this year. Mrs. W. J. Burns an'd Mrs. Zera Snow received the guests. A delicious supper was served at 11 o'clock. TILL DEATH tJS SO PABT. George T. Murton and Miss Harvle Meacham. daughter of Mrs. A. E. Foster, were married Wednesday evening, Febru ary 18, at 8:30 at the First Presbyterian Church. While the guests were gathering Prof. Edgar E. Coursen gave a number of organ selections, melting into the wedding march as the party entered the church and took their places before Dr. Edgar P. Hill, who performed the ceremony. The bride wore a handsome wedding gown of crepe de chine and carried a shower boquet of bride roses. The maid of honor, Miss Nan Duff, wore a blue gown of crepe de "Ohlne and her flowers were pink carnations. Reno Hutchinson performed the offices of best man and B. LeRoy Stowell, James A. Bamneld, Alex Roe and Prof. Herbert B. Augur were ushers. A reception was held at the new home of the bride and groom. 165 North Thir teenth, for the wedding party and Im mediate relatives. They will be at home to their friends on Thursdays, after March 1. No cards. A COOK BOOK containing many recipes for dainty, wholesome and easily prepared fishes will be sent FREE to any fcouMtopsr tending her address to Dauchy & Co P, 0, Bo 718, - . of ere-evF BBS) Cohen Qoldstaub. A pretty wedding was solemnized Wed nesday, February IS, at 6:30 p. m.. when Marion Cohen and Miss Jenet Gold staub, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Gold staub, both of this city, were married at the home of the bride, 409 First street, in the presence of the Immediate family. The house decorations were Oregon grape", ferns and potted plants. Dr. Stephen S. Wise performed the cere mony. The bride, who made a pretty pic ture In her gown of white organdie with the soft wedding veil caught with orange blossoms, was attended by Miss Hannah Cohen, sister of the groom. Josephine Goiustaub, the, tiny .niece of the bride, was ring bearer. The little maid was most happy In her Important office and felt It a reward for being Just four years old that day. After an elegant wedding feast Mr. and Mrs. Cohen left for San Francisco with the possible Intention of making it their home. Martin Varwig. A pretty home wedding was given on Monday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs, Thomas P. Varwig. 308 North Bast First street, when their eldest daughter, Elizabeth, was married to S. B. Martin, a well-known and popular traveling man of thts city. The Rev. E. L. House of the First Congregational Church officiated. Promptly at 8 o'clock the wedding march from Lohengrin was played by Miss Edna N. Hall and the groom ap peared, accompanied by his brother, E. B. Martin, as best man. The bride was given away by her father. The brides maid was Miss Lillian Varwig. The bride wore a handsome gown of white liberty satin trimmed with Duchess. lace and carried a boquet of white carnations. The bridesmaid's .prettyJfrock was of OOMZVO aXS OOXNO. Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Flelschner and their little daughter, Minnie, have returned from a delightful, though brief, trip abroad. They are glad to be at home again, and think Portland especially pleasant Just now, In- contrast with the rainy days In Europe and the extremely cold season In the Eastern cities. The letters coming from Miss Lewis and Miss Louise Flanders tell of pleas ant days in Egypt. Miss Sutherland and Miss Sadie Suth erland of Astoria are visiting Mra. E. S. Jackson. ,329 Park street. Mrs. M. Shupp, who was In Salem for a few days with her daughter, Mrs. George M. Munger, Is again In Portland. Mrs. A. W. Zimmerman and MisS Rje Zimmerman of The Dulles are visiting friends In the city. Miss Maud McKay of Salem spent Sunday with friends In the city. It Is pleasant to announce the rapid recovery of F. C. 8mlth from his serious Illness. Miss Adah Unruh left this week for a 12 months' trip through the South In the Interests of the W. C. T. U. She will visit at two of the oldest homes In Georgia In the pauses between her lec ture tours. Mrs. J. D, Sutherland returned f Salem Tuesday from her enjoyable vlut with friends In this city. Mr. Harry Lltt left Friday for San Francisco enroute for Manila, where ha will spend several months with his brother. Before his return to his studies at Stanford University next full he plana to make a tour of Europe as well. Mrs. M. L. Hutton, so well known In club circles of Wallace, Idaho, made a short visit In Portland the first of the week on her way to California. Mr. and Mrs. William F. Woodard left for Honolulu on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Carlton T. Llndsley wer In La Grande the greater part of th week. Miss Rose Pfunder left the first of the) week for New York to vis:t her sister, Mrs. MUchell. Mr. L. Levy of San Francisco contem plates spending a few months In Port land. Mr. and Mrs. C. 12. Leonard of Butte, Mont., spent a few days with their cousin, Mrs. Rountree, enroute for Cali fornia and Mexico. Hunt Lewis and Roderick Macleay are In California for a six weeks' trip. The Portland friends of Mrs. J. M. Russell of Tho Dalles will be glad to know that she Is so much Improved In health as to be tip after her four months' of nervous trouble. Mr. and Mrs. Redfield of Heppner. Ore., spent a few days of this week pleasantly with friends In the city, on their way to San Francisco. They will be absent about two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Pratt, formerly of San Francisco, have moved to this city with the. Intention 'of 'making It the'r home. They are at the Hobart-Curtls for the present. Mr. atid Mrs. A. W. Lambert are home again after three pleasant weeks In Cali fornia. Henry Frauenthal of Seattle Is visiting in Portland. Mrs. Schilling has been quite ill but is convalescing. Mr. James A. Yerlngton, a prominent mining man of Nevada, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. N. W. P.ounlree for a tew days this week. Mr. Verlngton Is a commissioner to the St. Louis Fair from Nevada and will also represent the state at the Lewis and Clark Centennial. H was on his way home from St. Louis and reports things In a flourishing condition, as Is natural with a subscription of $40. -000,000. He doubts very much whether the fair will be ready ,at the date set. Mr. and Mrs. James Manner left for Long Beach Friday evening to spend a few days at their seaside cottage. Maurice Greenbaum of Seattle Is the city. in REPORTS TO WASHINGTON The executive committee of the Ore gon Irrigation" Association met last night and decided to send the reports of tha various counties on the necessity of irrigation to Washington at once, with a recommendation that all of them be seriously considered.- Those present nt this meeting were: ' President A. H. Devers. Secretary James M. Moore, Henry Hahn and E. J. Frazler, of Eugene. w- Preferred Stock Canned aoods. Allen & Lewis' Best Brand. Si';: