The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-08-16

Misses Mary and Ruth Garner ar
rived home Wednesday evening from
an extended visit in Seattle with their
sister. Mrs Wright. While away they
spent some time at Carson Springs,
Wash.
| Miss Ida Weston has returned to
Astoria, after vacation visit with
her parents at Grants Pass.
Comrades Shaw and B. i. Allen
spent several days out OF town last
week, on fishing trip.
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Mr. and Mrs. ]. Il. Ferguson re-
turned Friday evening from a short
stay in Portland
| Mrs. Hawthorne will entertain the
mcmbcrs Of the Relief Corps on next
Wednesday afternoon at the home Of
her daughter, Mrs J L. Ferguson
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! Mrs. j r. Ferguson entertained
the ladies OF the Birthday Club of
the Methodist Church and num-
Der OF invited guests, at her home on
Kensington avenue last Tuesday af-
ternoon. Forty or more ladies were in
attendance and spent delightful af-
Iteruoon. The program consisting Of
lrecitalions, musical selections, both
Vocal and instrumental which had
been arranged for the occasion was
much appreciated. The Ferguson
home was decorated for this pleasing
Ityent with a profusion OF flowers. the
Iparlors in sweet peas, the dining
room in Carolina Testout roses and
carnations, the color scheme in pink.
Dainty refreshments were served
after the rendition OF the program.
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At the morning service at ST.
Mary's Catholic Church, on last
Sunday the engagement Of Mr., Pat
rick Lawler OF this city and, Miss
Margaret O'Neill OF Portland, was
ANNOUNCED 1t is understood that the
wedding will be sc!emnzed about
ISeptcmber lst.
The members OF the Women's
Christian Temperance Union will be
entertained by Mrs. ]. f. Ferguson at
her home on Kensington avenue next
Thursday afternoon.
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Mr.. Earnest Robin, we'll known
lumberman of Portland accompanied
by his aunt, Mrs. L. Ostrand, are the
guests of Mr.. William c. A. Pohl and
family,
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Mrs. Ostrand, Mrs. Pohl, Miss
Flora Pohl and Mr., Robin spent Fri.
day at Seaside Mr. Robin will return
to his home in Portland this evening.
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One OF the most delightful occa.
sions OF this summer season and the
event of the past week was the re-
ceptions given by Mrs K. Osburn
and Mrs. Austin Gsburn at their
home on Irving avenue on last
Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons,
More than so ladies were in attend
ance each afternoon and all are loud
in their praises of the kindly enter
tainment and lavish hospitality ex
tended to them by their charming
Ihostesses. The Mesdames Osburn
were assisted in receiving by Mrs
Lounsberry, Mrs. Robert Blair and
Miss Gilbert Cards was the amuse-
ment provided for each afternoon and
the ladies holding high cards on
! Tuesday they were Mrs, Prael Sr,
and Mrs. Herman Prael On Wednes-
day Miss Dickinson and Mrs. Blair
were the fortunate prize winners, The
Osburn home was beautifully deco
rated for these events with ferns and
masses OF cut flowers.
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Mrs Charles H. Calender, Mrs. R.
B, Dyer and Mrs. Brink have issued
for picnic to be given
on Wednesday next at Knappton,
Wash. The Julia B, has been char
tered for the occasion, which prom
ises to be very happy one. Mrs.
Brink leaves soon to reside perma-
nently in Portland, and this excur-