rdy Evening, April 11, 1925
THE EUGENE GUARD
Page Three
WORLD'S GREATEST EXPONEIT OF DIPLOMACY
quette Problems at the White House Prove to Be Easy for Ever-Ready
Laura Harlan, Social Secretary to the First Lady of the Land
i
m&tM,1 ) ) SWD ABOUT THE.
Miss Laura Harlan
HIIINGTON, April 11. Off i
ially speaking, iliss Laura liar
social secretary to Mrs. (ool-
ually, she's the AVJiite House
list on etiquette and tact.
nianagi'8 oil White House nf--receptions,
banquets, diuuers,
To do that he must be a
ig authority on etiquette.
I she must be one of the world's
wt exponents of practical tact.
instance
; bo long ago many of the
i nt the White House recep
fell into the habit of sitting
in the blue room before the
lent was through with the re-
g line.
oriling to White House eti
S thin is poor taste. Yet it
eing done and Miss Ilnrlan had
something to stop it.
! situation -was delicate. Many
; offending guests were persons
liidernble i m porta ce. It would
do to dash around rousting
from their seats. At the samu
it would never do to allow
to sit in ease and comfort while
resident was standing up.
Chairs Are Removed
s Harlan thought and now,
; each reception, every chair in
lue room is removed.
ther problem arose in conncc
i'ith the private receptions given
avored few by President and
Conliilge immediately following
ffieial receptions.
;sts not included in the favored
we continually straying in the
ion of these exclusive affairs.
could not be admitted, but
tact was necessary to turn
away with uninjured feelings,
i situation is handled as fol
The favored few arc picked
nd conducted to the president
Any others going in that di
n are u)m conducted but not
? suite. They are simply steer- I
:o another nom.-
n this doesn't work, and nn
ifd gucut makes his way to the
sotiienne whispers in his ear
the president luis retired ton
"in m;tbe next time
majority of enestH leave
when the affair thev are
tact consists in hard work. AVhen
Calvin Cool id go .7r. died lust sum
mer thousands of letters of sympathy
poured into the White House. Miss
Harlan is still nt work answering
i and every one is to be answer
so that no one of the sympathiz
ers will feci slighted.
Mips Harlan is well equipped for
her job. As daughter of the lit to
Associate Justice Joint Maynard 1 l:i r r
lan of the Supreme Court, she was
brought up in Washington's official
circles.
Hefore the Coolidge regime she. ser
ved as social secretary to Mrs. Hard
ing. '
Xow she is being assisted by Miss
Mary Randolph, of the Kundnlpbs of
Virginia, secretary to Mrs. Coolidge
in vice presidential d:iys.
j committee of hostesses for the even- j
l iiiie and was assisted by Mrs. George
i lMair. Mrs. S. 1. Burton. Mrs. L. C.
I Marger, Mrs. W. II. Brooke, Mrs.
jjohu Buird, Mrs. F. L. Beard. Ir.
' A. H. Sweetser of the university de
I partment of botany gave an address
i on nrPNervinr Ororou wild flower.
Ten new members were admitted,
and are Mrs. George Stauley, Mrs.
K. H. riertv, Mrs. Klixabeth Scaife,
Mrs. Hall Green, Mrs. Everett Swank,
Mrs. Klira Tracy, Mrs. Frank Aid
rich, Mrs. Halph Obborn, Mrs. Mary
Veroui," luei Bradey. In two weeks
the group will be entertained for a
program and evening of cards with
the following committee in charge:
Mrs. O. C. Caswell, Mrs. Sarah Ball.
Mrs. It. II. Baker, Mrs. Elizabeth
Beytien,. Mrs. K, K. Chndwick, Mrs.
W. W. Calkins.' -Mrs. Fred Chess.
Mrs. K. K. Cook.
. Gamma Phi Beta alumnae and mem
bers of the Crescent club were guests
of Mis.- W. A. Kuykendall for
luncheon at her home Wednesday.
w
Mr. and Mrs. Melville Jones; of
Portland are visiting at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Beucfiel.
An enjoyable club gathering ar
ranged for next Saturday will be the
one o'clock luncheon for Sans Sonet
club members at the home of Mrs.
Henry Balch. at which time the los
ers in the card contest will entertain
for -the winners. Following the lunch-
con bridge will be played.
The April meetings f.r the Gen
eral Ladies' Aid society groups will
be held Tuesday nt two-thirty o'clock
at the following plttces:
Number one, Mrs. A. I,ombard.
Iiiv-cr road.
Number two, Mrs. Riddle, 1220 Ad
ams street.
Number three. Mrs. K. C 'Post, r2fi
Th rtecnth avenue west.
Number four, Mrs. Kyle, Mrs.
Howard, U!:t Ninth avenue west.
Number five. Mrs. Ilnekstrom, Thir
teenth and Mill streets.
Number six. .Mrs. F.shnr, V2'.yt Oak
street.
Number seven. Mrs. Tom Campbell,
T.'tfi Jefferson street.
Number eight, Mrs. Frank L.
Chambers, Mrs. Kerns, 1H.V.1 Hilyard
street.
Number nine, Mrs. T. K. Stebno,
711 Fifteenth avenue east.
Number ten. Mrs. Gettings, lTiIti;
Thirteenth avenue east, with Mrs.
Hewitt and Mrs. Johnson, hostesses.
SOCIETY
(Continued from page two)
the KtiL'nd infantry. Ho is practicing
law in Portland. The wedding is an
nounced as an e.vetit for June.
Mrs. F. L. Chambers will be host
ess to the Bide-a-Wee club on April
20.
..Mrs. Walter T. Kniken and daugh
ter, Miss Klenor Kniken, of Astoria,
were visitors in Kugene this week as
guests of Mr. ami Mrs. Carl G. Wasb
burnc. Mrs. Kaikeu and her daugh
ter are to leave soon on a six-months
tour of Kurope.
Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Anderson are
spending a few days in Portland.
--
Members of the Kugene Pnugh
ters of the Nile club are particularly
interested in the invitation extended
by Vedowra club, 1 laughters of the
Nile, of IlnKeburg. for a bridge lunch
eon to be given at the Hotel I'mp
qua in Koschurg, April 22 at twelve-
thirty o'clock.
Mrs. Virginia Judy Ksterl.t spent
n few days of tjiis week in Ashland
and other southern Oregon cities.
An old fashioned basket dinner is
the eventful affair being planned liy
the College Crest Community club to
be given next Friday evening, April
17, nt the club house. - The dinner
is to bo given at seven o'clock, fol
lowing which there will be a dance.
In order that both old and young at
tending the party may enjoy the
dance, old fashioned dances as well
ns the more modern one are to be
held. The baskets are to be all sold
for one price, and will later he drawn
by numbers. The committee in charge
for the evening is to furnish the cof
fee. An evening gathering of interest
was that of the Ladies' Auxiliary of
the chamber of commerce which tool;
place Wednesday evening. Mrs. W.
W. Branstettcr was chairman of the
EASTER BRIDE IS PRACTICAL ONE
Lovely Weddina Frnck Also Suitable For Wear Later A3
Evenina Gown
it!y
liiiK is over, hut, every now unci
s'iiii' ffv insist on lingering
r tno loiiir.
Sive lli.'iu "the air" by any1
uy in.'ans would, of course, be'
''! form. Instwnl. tlicy are np- 1
l"1'! liy an attendant who tells
as thoiich imparting a bit of I
'mini information, that the
' ll mse is t0 be closed in a
innilH's.
Guest List Ticklish
'ins out a While limine (tnesl
"li'Mit n a par with mannfa.
: a 'int i,ib. 01isy j,...
I In tv how to tin it. To u-ave
mj'oiio that should he invited
the equivalent of stnrtinii
'-'ii'Puike ami a cyclone rolled
lit'.
Marian, therefore, mint be
":l familiar with the name,
a,"l official stnniliiiit of evcrv
"" 1 "ffl and foreisn en-
'' dislirict.
."' ' .'" r.""nnel of WaahinRtnn'a
' Who" is constantly Khiftiiis
'i.-ni. this i, n easy job.
nutter of diplomatic prcced-
ii-r tiPkh-h prohlem. II
is iilaceH l,f.t.ln,i nnnl.n.
'I whom he ouiratej, is it con
" rneiv.ns insult. If th(
off"-'l liippeus to he from
country, it is considered an
" hi nation.
rrsar.l Mi Harlan acts
a.lM.-, of Charles U Cooke
1 ' '-'t- of ceremonials foi
l','l'-lr'mnt. who know.
P'e,.,enr? Lnckwanl. for
""'! i-hways.
li.e , Whit(1
- wn-inet m he hnn,,f(1 rarc.
I or international and
'"ier the rface, and for
"" to bubble ,, nt social
"""lil be very much out of
Violence Averted
':" c.ffi(ial dinner the cnvovn
-n..iiy nd Helgiun, were in
n"J ate, ,e ,r fide. Some
;' "1 alK.nt the World War
" f-iht was on. Physical
nsr-owly averted.
nortioa o( Mjn Uarlan i
ffir
1 lcT?i
MMf HiM
Ur. ji v: th
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DAILY MENU
Hrcakfast (Irapefntit, cereal, thin
cream, codfish balls, corn bread, milk,
coffee.
Luncheon Split pea soup, toasted
cheese crackers, fruit salad, steamed
brown bread, milk, tea.
1 Unuer Spureribs and lima beans,
creamed carrots, spring salad, Span
ish cream, whole wheat bread, milk,
coffee, I
A simple fruit salad witli.n plain
boiled dressing should be served to
children und-1 school age. If the
fruit is perfectly ripe und finely chop
ped ami moistened with )i boiled
dressing or olive oil and lemon juice
and served on finely shredded lettuce
the salad is wholesome and sitit.lble
for four-year-olds. , ', .
The beans used in the dinner dish 1
should be rubbed through a ricer be-!
fore serving to small children audi of;
course, the spa re ribs are not. planned ;
for juniors. '1 he rest of the dinner j
can bo served to them as desired. j
Split Pea Soup
- Six cup cold water, 1 cup split
dried pens. 1 onion, I carrot, j
turnip, ccb-i-y lonves, suit and pepper. '
2 tablespoons flour, 1 nip milk, 1 i
teaspoon dried mint. j
Wnsb.poas through several waters
and let stand over night in water to
! more than -cover. In the morning
drain and put on to cook in the cold
water. Add any ham or beef bones'
, at hand. Ifring to the boiling point
and siinmer two hours. Add vegc
i tables thinly sliced mid simmer two
j hours long.-r. liub through a wire
; sieve and return to the fire. If meat
bones were used mix the flour to
' :t smooth paste with a little cold milk. '
' If not, melt two tablespoons bacon
: t'at, stir in flour and, when perfectly '
blended, mid to puree Cook until
! thick and smooth. - Add milk to make
! the consistency of cream, season with
! salt and pepper and powdered mint
j and serve.
Steamed Brown Bread
One cup molasNCs. 1 run hour milk.
1 cup sweet milk, 2 runs oornmenl, 'J
cups graham flour, 1 cup white flour.
1 teaspoon soda, J teaspoon baking
powder, 1' teaspoons salt, li table
spoons melted butter.
1 'issolve sodu in sour milk. Mix
and sift white flour nod buking pow
der. Mix ingredient in order given
and beat well. Turn into pans and
Menm two and one-bnlf hours. He
move from steniner mid bake If. min
utes in a hot oven.
Spring S.ilr.d
Two our apples. 1 bunch spring
onions, mnyoiinitise dressing, strips
canned pimento, heiirtH of lettuce.
1'are apples and cut into dice.
; Sprinkle lightly with bdnon juice to
I prevent discoloring. W'hIi onions
I and mincp very finely. Mix apple
nnd onion thoroughly and add enough
j mayonnaise to hold mixture together.
I Arrange nt one? on hearts of rrlsp
j lettuce, nnd gtirnish with strips of
! pimento. The apple and onions should
; be very cold and the mixture used'
ns soon ns mixed before the mayon
naise separate nnd becomes thin.
(Opyright, V.CX, SKA Service, Inc.)
foundation will be an attractive lnce
or satin frock that may be worn as
an evening gown.
This model has a satin bodice and
a full fkirt of white ii"t rut with
over a
Brilliant Color Shown
Wherea the untrlinmed dress, cut
on elegnnt nnd soinewlm' intricate
linen, rontirfUCR to be exceedingly
popular, there Is" a derided feelijj
for more embroidery nnd lace than
there has ben.
Shaded effects are vpry popular In
millinery ns well ns dresses. Colors
were neter more brill inn t or more
gorgeous. All shades of red, henna
and purple are used for dnrtirn as
well ns evening, and M the name time
all the pflntel shode nnd dHiente
combination nre very smart- Mark
and white in developed in tunning
combinations, and brilliant red is rom
bined sueceMvfully with black and nary
blue.
T KAIINO the ftaatcr pwant f
the Knster bride, a composite pic
ture of lace, illusion, aatin and flow
ers. m...;ma f.t.r.arntlr. i undertaken
; j tt,.n formerly. ! deep points. It is mounted
nd th costumes arc I-ss eonven- 'sirii .ri ... ..... -n.,,,-...
Cretonne Coat
Cretonne mat a for I 'aim Hench
wear have linings of plain linen or
sometimes of silk, and have collar
and cuffs of some brilliant plain color.
, i r one m win if mi tin. run mi um i cm i i iw ov.
tmnal and autere. f .,.!..
The veil, train, ard p-tr-iv Dn.rni .., .....,., . , " V
ntto re- miierei Biinie. wiit . ni m li nr "i; "nif", i uni i n-,
.lArnrnlinno are all tb'tuchable
, I . iil afinr the rerrinortV. th
brida can lay them ada Mid UitiUke lureuneaa to the euaeuible.
bfioii form the veil and add a cloud : th imprest-inn of a tie worn without
the cuituuiary collar.
SEE THE M. & W. ADS ON PAGES 3 AND 5 OF FIRST SECTION
Fashions Favorable for
Larger Women
Fashion's mnmlutcs avo obeyed by all femininity. Tlio full-formed
woman must exercise greater euro in the selection of her costume
than her more slender sister. The MeMorrnn & Wnshburno appar
el section on the second floor has jrivrn special attention to tho
. selection of wearables for women of full figure Styles that by in
genious tailoring, design, color and fabric achievo the coveted
slenderizing effect. Expertly fitted and altered when necessary
without extra charge. You arc invited to view these becoming
new tilings for larger women.
MANNISHLY TAILORED SUITS THAT
EMPHASIZE THE LONGER STRAIGHT LINES
Strictly man tailored suita of sorvlceahlo twills anil hair striped fabrics. Un
belted models with correct length coats, nlcoly tailored throughout. MoBtly In
navy blue a color particularly dressy and becoming to women wearing Biles
40 to 46.
A SMART
SHOWING AT
$49.75
OTHERS TO
$69.75
The Slenderizing Coat The Ensemble Costume
The woman who requites larger Rizca will find much to
please her in the M. & W. showing this spring. Handsome
new fabrics in fashionable colorH. All designed to create
tho effect of sloiulerness.
A PARTICULARLY KINK OROUP IX
SIZKS 40 TO 53, PRICED AT
$34.75 to $65
In all fashion's array of beautiful new things the Ensembto
costume stands foremost. The harmonising coat and dress
olther may bo worn separately yet together they present
a costume of grace and charm.
THE ULTIMATE IN GOOD STYLE AND
LINES FOR LARGER WOMEN
ENSEMBLE
COSTUMES
$59.75
OTHERS TO
$125
A Host of cleverly designed Silk Frocks
That Flatter Larger Figures
Larger women have found that it is not so much in color or
fabric of the garment, but in lines and proportions, that count.
Straight lines predominate in these new frocks and givo,
height and grace. So cleverly is the slenderizing lino achieved
that women who wear sizes to 40 may even choose lighter
colors now. '
YOU'LL ENJOY CHOOSING HERE FROM
SUCH EXTENSIVE STOCKS
J pi
.75
$2475"to $34
Rayon Silk Dresses in 'Short Stout' Sizes $24.75
Clinging beautiful rayon silks wholly slenderizing In line in slues 23 to 30.
f.t women requiring regular sizes to 44 but Bhortor than average.
Designed to
. WOMEN'S
Munsing Knit
Unionsuits $1.40
Sizes 7
!)
Comfortable perfect fitting Munsing
unions in a desirable summer weight.
Low nock, no sleeve and knee length
style. Tight or loose knoo. Some,
with bodice top.
SAME STYLE IN FINE LISLE
PRICED
AT
$1.75
Silk Costume Slips $5.95
nnautifully mnde slips of superior quality
black satin. The sizes are 46 to 60. All
generously cut. Dodlce top style with
shadow proof horns.
' Silk Jersey Bloomers $3.95
Chooso from such pretty colors as peach,
sand, pink, orchid, navy, ns well as black.
In out slzos. All thoroughly reinforced.
"Munsing" Knit Bloomers
$1.15
Finely knit bloomers In pink or white. All
sizes to 50. Other knit bloomers, pink only,
60c pair.
BECOMING
HATS FOR
MATRONS
Oft in the proper
selection or the
hat lies the secret
of tho complete
charm .of one's
costume. '
Here the matron
will find easily the
hat most suited to
her individual'type
If she chooses a wide
brim a deep full
crown with a broken
side trimming she may
select any of the love
ly high oolors for
spring for the lines of
the hat . will fully
achieve the desired
effect of softening tho
linos of the face.
AN INCOMPARABLY
VARIED ANT) LOVB
LY ASSORTMENT OJ"
HATS
$6.50 to $15
These Wonderful 4 'Gossard" Reducing Garments
Actually Improve Your Figure
Immediately
Gossard reducing corsets will ma'ke you look thin while get
ting thin. Superfluous flesh gently massaged away day-by
day. Often three inches the first week. Reduce while
you walk, sit, work or play yet so gently that you scarce
ly feel it. Silk or fine lisle covered pure para rubber gar
ments that will not chaff or irritate the most tender of
skins. Absolutely odorless.
Our expert corset iern will gladly and without any obligation whatsoever
on your part, explain in detail the marvelous results obtained by these
reducing corsets and brassieres.
Gossard Silk Covered Reducing Corsets $10
Lisle covered $7.50
Silk Covered Brassieres $5 Lisle $3.75
Gossard Corsets for Stout Figures
SILK BROCADED 10
I'LATN COUTIL $.')
TliATN COUTIL $4
BRASSIERES 85c TO $3.50
' Holeproof Out Size
Lisle Hose 85c pr.
Kittra stretch top hose of fine, mercerized lln!e. Snug
fitting ankles and in the only two colors that larger
women should wear In hose hlark or brown. SIzi'S ',4
to 11.
Holeproof Out Size
Silk Hose $1.95 pr.
Pure silk hose with strongly ribbed tops thoroughly
reinforced Isle hee and too and sole. Hlark or brown
sizes to 11.
"KAYSER" 10 BUTTON SILK GLOVES
$1.08 PAIR
SHORT (1LOV10S 1.25 PAIR
Colors of black, mode nnd gray. In sensible plain tailor
ed styles,
FINK KID GLOVKS $.1.50 FAIR
Perrln's flu'est French kid gloves In sizes to 8. Two
clasp style. Many with novelty stltehlngs. Dlsck and
brown- only.
WAS11ABLK FABRIC OLOVES $2
Embroidered roll or straight cuff style In several fash
ionable spring shades.
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