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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (June 4, 1905)
53 A THE SUNDAY OREGON AN, POETLAOTV JUNE 4, 1905. MAGNIFICENT DISPLAY OF ROSES AT EXPOSITION SHOW IT teas Rose day at the Fair. The merry war of roses Is fought annually here In Portland so appropriately named the Rose City but never In Its history nor In that of the Pacific Coast has such a gor geous showing of this beautiful flower been made. "When the doors of the big Auditorium building at the Lewis and Clark Exposition were thrown open to the public at 1 o'clock yesterday, the .frag- j ranee and Indescribable coloring of more i than 400.000 ropes burst upon the bewil dered view of a crowd which had been waiting impatiently for a sight of Ore gon's floral magnificence. There were wagonloads of rarest specimens; bushel baskets full of such beauties as Eastern visitors are In the habit of paying J3 or H per dozen for. Such floral prodigality was new to these visitors, and despite the inclement weather it fixed one dominant j Idea in every one's mind that the Rose , City of Oregon Is the prettiest place la the United States. Mr. W. S. Sibson and his committee, composed of Mrs. George H. Lamberson, Frederick V. Holman, Mrs. Benjamin Klllin and Mr. James Green, were In ac tive management of this magnificent ex hibition, assisted by many, subcommittees made up of members of the Rose Society. Every one responded so generously .to the call for roses that early yesterday morn ing they began to arrive In wagons, bug gies, automobiles and thousands were car ried in baskets to the Auditorium. George Otfen. in charge of the decorating of the big building, had ample opportunity to give vent to his artistic temperament, and the result of bis work showed that he did so. In the center of the hall stood an Immense open arbor of circular shape, built entirely of roses and feathery greens. This could be entered from any side and was rarely effective. To hide the big stage which Is built in one end of the auditorium, Mr. Otten,had erected the frame of an Italian pergola which he covered in smllax and roses. The columns of this rose fully 30 feet from the stage level, and Its beauty was most Impressive. Festoons of roses and greens draped the railing of the gallery which surrounds the entire hall, and the stairways were banked solidly with them. The Immense columns which support the building were thickly twined, and the floor space occupied by Innumerable long tables on which the exhibition roses were placed- in glass Jars. There were 24 ama teur exhibitors and a number of profes sional, and in addition to these many rosarlans displayed tables of perfect specimens which wore not entered for competition. Tho cloudy weather of the past week has been ideal for retaining perfect color In the rose and preventing premature bloom. It was hard on the people, but lino for the roses, .and there was not a visitor who looked upon these most beautiful of Nature's floral handiwork but was willing to forgive the weather man Cor his doings of the past few days. The Judges, E. C. Bronaugh, Hermann Lowlts and George C. Nicholson, had the hardest task of their lives, for among so many perfect displays It was hard to de cide the most perfect. The awards were finally announced to be: Professional First prize, Clark Bros.; second, Martin & Forbes; third, George Otten; Fourth, F. H. Llnd. Amateur First, Frederick V. Holman; second, Fred Matthews; third, Mrs. Her bert Holman; fourth. Mrs. G. D. Greene. The prizes consisted of gold, sliver and bronze medals, and honorable mention for fourth. The professionals did much to add to the beauty of the .show by their exhibits, but these were kept intact from the main body of the exhibition and not confused with the roses grown In the open. Clarke Brothers, winners of the first prize, had a unique set piece. It was an Immense urn made of white sweet peas with graceful handles of pink. Forbes & Martin displayed tho Lewis and Clark official flag done to a nicety with red and white carnations, bluettes and yellow roses. Of tho amateurs It might be said that each general collection was fine, but some excelled In Individual speci mens. Mr. Holman's roses were as near perfect as It would seem possible to at tain by outdoor growth, and his variety of specimens was greater and more rare than the others. Ho chose to select large and perfect single specimens and placed them well apart in boxes of moss. The majority of other exhibitors placed their roses in bunches. A variety phown by Mr. Holman which attracted unusual at tention was an absolutely perfect Frau Karl Druschkl. His Mildred Grant was also especially fine, but was outclassed by a specimen shown by Mrs. George H. Lamberson. not for competition. Mr. Matthews is hard to beat when it comes to raising perfect roses, and Mrs. Herbert Holman and Mrs. G D. Greene proved by their beautiful tables thnt their fingers have the magic touch of tho born rosar lan. A huge bunch of Caroline Testouts on Mrs. Holman's table were cut from her hedge, which Is over 100 feet long, and which Is grown from the cuttings of the first Testout bush ever brought to Portland. Tills rose, which is the most popular one grown in Portland, was hown It all Its perfection of beauty yes terday and was raved over by the visitors. The old reliable General Jacqueminot was also nt Its best, and the Viscountess Folkstone. so delicate and rarely beauti ful, the Mrs. John Lalng, Souvenir do President Carnot, Souvenir de Pierre Not ing. Helen Kellar. Captain Christy. Duchess of Bedford, Duchess of Portland, Kalserine Augusta Victoria, Belle Sie brecht. Jubilee, Charles Lefebvre. Bride. Srace Darling, Mamam Cochet, Marechal Nell, John Hopper, Perlo d'Jardln. La tnanjue. La France, Marie Van Uoutte. md dozens of other varieties familiar !o every man, woman and child in this City of Ropes, came In for Its share of jnthusiasm and praise from those unfor :unates who do not live In a land of Moom. Among .the amateurs exhibiting were: Washington Is a Paradise in Spring National Capital Is Thronged With Visitors Duke of Sutherland Welcomed by President WASHINGTON, May 29.Speclal Correspondence.) Flower and sky, tree and southern breeze, ill combine to make Washington a bit Df Paradise in Spring.. This esthetic tide of the city appeals to the old timer as well as to the newcomer, and has done its part in making the Na tional capital a convention city. In Seed, bo promptly does one large gath sring follow another that it may truly be said the stranger we have always with us. The Southern Industrial Parliament ind the eleventh annual congress of the Chiefs of Police representing the cities 3f the United States and Canada, with in occasional foreign member, are the wo conventions now in session. Each jf the organizations brought its quota f ladies, and this has added to the lttractlon of the social events con aected therewith. Both bodies paid rc ipects to the President at the "White douse, and by special invitation the adies of the party were al6o presented .o Mr. Roosevelt. Besides those on convention business ir l rmr 1 1 miT Trrr "m ir-g r nrrTr r tt mrrrrirrr i wt - mam m rf rr i inmnnrnnur -t tmmw i SCENES AT Mrs. J. a Rumelln. Mrs. William & Ladd. Mrs. W. P. Olds, Mrs. Patworth, Edward Lowell. Mrs. E. "W, Spencer, Mrs. Paul Fellows. Mrs. M. F. Darling. Mrs. A. G. Lowell, L. Samuel, H. W. Pretty man. Mrs. Thomas Gray, Mrs. Will NIco lai. William H. Meade, Miss Anna Cre men. Miss Cunningham, Mrs. Mary S. Graham. Mrs. Charles E. Ladd, and many who did not enter their exhibits for com petition. L. Samuel, like 'several other, did not understand that the entries closed last week, so missed a chance at a prize, as his exhibit waa very fine. Mr. E. G Bronaugh had a large table of La Frances bent, other visitors to Washington are coming and going. For some the fatt calf Is prepared under fashionable au f pices; for others an official plum don I to the President's taste is handed ou: in the form of a commission; some get only a "good red herring," and a few very few receive the official cold shoulder at the hand of an' under-sec-re tary, who Is there for the purpose. The Duke oS Sutherland was among those who were given the glad hand of International welcome at the WMi House, and remained to break bread with the President and Mrs. Roos'e velt. He was presented by Mr. Hugh O'Belrne, who is presiding overthe British Embassy during the absence of the Axnbasador, Sir Mortlmor Du rand. Baron Serge Alexander Koeff, gentle-man-in-waitlng to His Majesty, the Czar of. Russia, is another foreign vis itor recelvlsg much social attention. However. the Baron shares honors with his prospective -bride, the daughter of ex-Surgeon-General U. S. N. and Mrs. nm r MinT"-r- - iiii nrr -vr m THE ROSE SHOW from her famous hedge, also noncompeti tive. The prompt and generous response to the call for flowers is especially appre ciated by the committee In charge, and the public expressed Its appreciation when It viewed the result. EXHIBIT OP MARTIN" & FORBES Sonic of the Finest Roses Ever Shown In Portland. While there were many fine rose ex Van Reypen. The wedding ceremony H take place Monday afternoon. June and will be followed by a large re--Ption at the home of the bride's parents.- The young couple met last year In Petersburg, during the congress of the International Red Cross Society, In which Admiral Van Reypen repre sented the American branch. Miss Aletta accompanied her father to the Russian capital and almost at once at tracted the attention of the Baron, one of the most zealous workers in the Russian Red Cross Society, who wanted to get points about the American so ciety. An international engagement of de cided interest in Washington official circles was announced during the week In Baltimore and connects the name of Miss Beatrice Wlnans, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Wlnans, of Maryland, with that of Prince Henry Garland de Beam et de Charles, now secretary of the French Embassy at St. Petersburg", but formerly connected with the em bassy of France Inxbls country. Miss Wlnans was presented at court soon after her debut in London two years hibits at the show, the dlsplar f Martin & Forbes, perhaps.- elicited Hie ,most- favorable comments from Port land's rosegrowers and lovers of per fection In flowers. This exhibit cov ered the center of the large stage, and but for the fact that it was strung out and the whole could not be taken in at a single sweep of the eye, would un doubtedly have won first prize. The rose bower In the center of the audi torium was a serious handicap to this magnificent exhibit, as it obscured the vision so that the entire display could not be seen from any one point in the ago. and was much admired at the ! British capital, as well as .In Paris, where she spent the following- Winter. She Is the great-granddaughter of Ross Wlnans. the Inventor, who was a mem ber of the firm that built the Nlcholal Railroad, In Russia." ... Senor Joaquin Nabuco, who is being Introduced to society as the first am bassador to be accredited to any capital by the Rio Janeiro government, is a man who might be called handsome, without a touch of flattery In tho sug gestion. But bis greatest claim to dis tinction is his ability aa a writer and his experience as a diplomat. Prior to coming here he was Min ister to England, from which post he was accompanied by Mr. E. L. Cher mont, second secretary of the Brazilian legation in London, and Mrs. ChermonL In New York the party was offered the use of a private car In which to make the trip to Washington, and was Joined by Mr. and Mrs. C B. Roberts and Miss Sloan, who afterward witnessed the presentation of Senor Nublsco to the President. The action of Brazil In elevating her legation to an embassy necessitated a similar action on the part of the United States, and 'adds an eighth member to the list of ambassadors accredited to' Washington. The other countries send ing personal representatives to this ..;Ming. From the standpoint of qual ity. In the opinion of rosarlans. noth- I Ing In the line of roses has ever been seen in Portland to equal the Martin & Forbes exhibit. The same holds true of the carnations and sweet peas exhib ited by this firm. The large bunch ofKalserin Augusta Victoria roses, 500 or more, was a feature of the show, exciting the ad miration of all who saw it. The mag nificent specimens of Ulrlch Bruner. Bridesmaids and other varieties of choice roses came in for an equal amount of admiration. Carnations of country are Great Britain. France, Ger many. Russia. Italy, Mexico and Austria-Hungary, while 35 nations are rep resented by ministers plenipotentiary and envoys extraordinary. The latter may take precedence over the former only in the event of the length of their service here extending over a longer period than that of any ambassador, which is next to impossible. As everybody knows, one of the chief duties of the Innumerable secretaries and various-degreed attaches in the diplomatic corps Is to make themselves socially agreeable. To this fact add the equally .well-established knowledge of the stren uous ilfe of the average American man, and you will have In a nutshell the rea son why so many American girls marry foreign-born men.1 The embryo diplomat Is free to go with milady for the morn ing ride, to enjoy the noon luncheon with her, to dance attendance upon her at all the afternoon teas and garden parties, and then to be her escort at dinner or waltz with her in the evening, while his American rival is at the office or on the bourse all day, and perhaps Is too weary with the struggle by night to voice the pretty nothings which women always have and always will like to hear from the man -who professes to be In love with them. Miss Elizabeth Glover, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles C Glover, of Washing ton, Is considered" t3 have maie the" In all colors and varieties, peonies, gold band lilies, sweet peas in endless vari ety, all against a background of state ly palms and ferns, completed a picture that will not soon be forgotten by those who were furtunate enough to see It. The official Lewis and Clark Fair floral flag made a most appropriate centerpiece to this picturesque stage setting. Little Elmer Papa, what Is a critic? Professor Broadhead A critic, my son. Is a person who couldn't have done it himself. ternational match par excellence of the season, when she became the bride of the Minister from the Netherlands, but It is perhaps safe to venture that few American men would have taken the step were the conditions reversed and they be asked to marry a native of another land possessing like characteristics. The Minister and Madame von Swin deren expect to spend the Summer abroad and sailed May 31. on the same ship that carried Colonel Kenry May, Mrs. May, the Misses May and the Boardmans, of Washington. Miss JoEephine Boardman will not ac company her parents to Euprope, having accepted an invitation to be one of the Taft party, going to the Philippines with her Intimate friend. Miss Alice Roose velt. Among the preparations which the lat ter is making for the trip is the study of the Spanish language. She has been taking lessons for several months and is now making the most of her time learn ing to converse in the Moro tongue so that she may the more easily communi cate with her friends, the Igorrotes. whom she met last Summer In St. Louis. Miss Roosevelt Is already an excellent French scholar and a good listener as well as fluent talker In English. She has her father's sense of humor and can tell a good story with all the zest of a poll- tician. who has a point to make or a vote to gain. For a long time she has been a devotes of the automobile, and has at last per suaded the President to try a run in her favorite machine. When the party started from the "White House a few days ago Mr. Roosevelt wore a slouch hat pulled down as far as It would go blllng. coaching and horseback riding also claimed attention. Then there was a lawn fete for each day In the week for a popular charity, and each occasion was so well patronised by well-known peopla that society seemed almost omnipresent. Of dinners there are few at private homes, and then the number must be limited to eight, so it Ls said by Dame Fashion. Most of the dinners are now given at some of the country clubs, or at restaurants, and for people who have been out of town for the day or .who are going to the play afterward for the play is still popular, and will continue to ba as long as the weather will permit. In "A Message from Mars. Charles Haw trey last week gave' the "Washington world a wholesome lesson In unselfish ness, and this week Goldsmith's peren nial comedy, "She Stoops to Conquer," was the prime favorite. For the latter. Mrs. Roosevelt entertained a box party. and the French Ambassador and Madame Jusserand were among the spectators The birthday anniversary of Dolly Mad ison was celebrated by the Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolu tion which bears her name, at the home of Judge and Mrs. Job Barnard. The house was profusely decorated with and had the air of one going to martyr dom. What his final Impression off tha motor-car was the public knoweth not. but he has , not been seen In one since. Many and varied amusements, have been on the tapis this week for the lover of out-of-door sports. The horse show at Baltimore and the beginning of the yacht racing in New York have proved draw ing cards. Polo at Chevy Chase was another feature, and golf and tennis were played everywhere a "Washington family Is occupying a country place. Automo- Sprlng flowers and the American flag. The occasion brought together an Inter esting company, each member of which contributed reminiscences of the fair Dolly whose reign as first lady of the land was so popular and yet so full of stirring events. Among the contributions was a letter written by Mrs. Madison to the mother of Mrs. Kate Kearney Henry, National regent of the Daughters of 1S12. GRACE PORTER HOPKINS. Californions Who Will Visit the Fair S. R. Trevett is among the visitors from Pasadena to Portland. Mr. and Mrs. E. Strong have started from Redlands for Portland. Misses Fannie and Jean Phillips have gone from Santa Monica to Portland. Miss Rose Robinson, of Fullerton. has gone for a visit to the Fair at Portland. Fred Callahan has returned to San Bernardino from a month's trip to Port land. Miss Abbie Mathes, of San Diego, will make an extended visit with friends In Portland. Mrs. A. E- Latourette and Miss Freda Latourette have gone from Los Gatos to Portland. Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Chapman have gona from Covlna to Portland for a visit to the Exposition. . Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Valentine, of Santa Monica, have started for Portland, to attend the Fair. Mrs. Steadman. "sister of Mrs. J. J. Steadman. has left Hollywood for her home in Portland. G. G. Snyder and wife, of Hagertown, Md., are visiting friends in Los, Angles, en route to Portland. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Carter, of Pasa dena, are en route to Portland, where they will spend a few weeks. Homer P. Kingsbury and Miss Anna Rockhill. who were married -at Redlands, are on their way to Portland. Mrs. May J. Clay and Mrs. J. W. Wal ton, of San Pedro, have arranged to spend some time at the Exposition. Miss Eller. who spent the Winter sea son with Mrs. Melners. In OJal Valley, has returned to her home in Portland. John Harris and wife have left Red- lands for Portland. After attending the Exposition they will return to their home at Italy. Tex. Bert Wills and Miss Rose Artigue. of Los Angeles, were married at San Ber nardino and went to Portland to spend their honeymoon. Miss Minnie Prior won the first of the contests for free trips to the Portland Ex position, being conducted by the mer chants of Woodland. Horace Bemls and son Clyde leave Co vlna soon for Portland to visit the Ex position. They will make the Journey the entire distance in their auto car. Mrs. Elizabeth Rice, of Bangor, Me., who is the guest of her sister. Mrs. Lu cile. Tower, at Pasadena, will visit tha Lewis and Clark Exposition while In the West. The Misses Minnie Faude and Freda Gnrtft. of Chicago, are being entertained by their aunt, Mrs. Sophie Veil, and Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Velt, at San Jose. They are en route to Portland. Miss Belle Doyle, of Verdugo. accom panied by her mother, Mrs. Thomas Doyle, has gone to Portland, -where Miss Doyle will spend three months as clarlon etist in a ladles' orchestra. Rev. J. L. Field, of the United Breth ren Church at Riverside, will leave In a few days for an extended Summer trip. He will, visit the Portland Fair and spend some time with friends at Seattle. Mrs. Walter Leonard, daughter of J. J. Nestell. her son.- Nestell Leonard, and Mrs. George Leggett, of New York, who have been visiting at Avalon. accompanied by Miss Mollie Holland, have gone to Portland. Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Taylor Perkinss who have recently built a beautiful new home in Gramercy Place, Los Angeles, have left for Portland, where Mr. Per kins will have charge of the Reclamation Service exhibit at the Lewis and Clark Exposition, Miss Elizabeth Marian Sawyer, who has been at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Stone, In Pomona, for a year and a half, has gone to Portland, accom panied by Miss Ruth MacRItchie, who has been visiting Miss Stella Washburn for a few weeks. Major Cushman and wife, of Long Beach, are off for- an extended trip through the North and Northwest. They expect to be gbne at least ten weeks and will take In practically all the ""points of especial Interest. Among others they will visit the Portland Fair, make the trip down the Columbia and the tour of Pu get Sound. Choate on Texas Justice. New York Times. One of Ambassador Choate's legal sto ries, told at a gathering of lawyers on his last visit to this country, related to a Texas Judge before whom a prisoner was brought, charged with horse stealing. The Judge promptly sentenced the pris oner to be hanged, but his lawyer Inter rupted. "You can't hang this prisoner according to law. Your Honor." he said. "Guess, you're right," said the Judge. "Well, I'll discharge him and I guess It's up to the boys to hang him according to the regular custom." Where Days Are Long. Pock. Member Snowsmlths Union No. 8 Waugh! More loaf! What .we; strike for now? . "Member Tcelayers' Union No. 10 Heap shorter 'hours. We strike for ; a" ve ; awmth' day. ; - -'""-
