I0 TOE MORNING OREGONIAN, THURSDAY, DECE3IBER 26. 1913. IDOOKS, iiuriia nitiA mw " ' of empty .buckets, each of which had held 35 pounds of chocolate. ONES NEEDY AT LADEN FEAST TABLES Philanthropic Organizations Forget- No Known Family at Christmas Meals. SUCCESS IS NOTABLE ONE Never, Say Leaders In Charity Work, Has Response Been So Willing Nor So Many Really Ieserv Ing Ones Been Benefited. R th Christmas activities of the Portland Commons, the Salvation Army and the Volunteers of - America,, the homeless, the destitute and the unfor tunate -were yesterday 'made happy. Jever before Wave these organizations undertaken their Christmas operations on such a large and generous scale, and never before have their various charitable functions been so successful. Not a needy person, was overlooked. The cheer In the form of delicacies, foods and presents went Into the homes nt th. destitute and needy;- Into the orphan homes, the reform school and the penitentiaries and Jails;, into the realms of the homeless and, in short, .ir.rvwhor. that there was any possi bility of the Christmas spirit being: lost In want or tears. One of the largest affairs of the day was the dinner for men given by the Portland Commons at the hall on Front and Burnslde streets. Here more than 1000 men partook of a spread of all kinds of delicacies, from turkey and dressing on down the list to candy, nuts and oranges. The affair was extremely successful because of the fact that every man who appeared for a meal was given as much as he. could eat. A word was all that was necessary to secure another heapUag plate of any thing desired in the Christmas line. Mm Is Biff One. The serving began at 11 o'clock in the morning, at which time a half dozen cooks pronounced alf the meats and other foods ready. Lined up in front of the building were several hundred men. It was possible to seat 100 in the hall at a time. From the opening of the hall until 5 o'clock last 'night the meals were served to all comers. Here's what was given each: Vege table soup, coffee, choice of pork, beef or turkey, dressing, gravy, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, peas, corn or beans, celery, pudding, mince pie, ap ples, oranges, candy and nuts. , During the day the men ate up more than 600 pounds of beef and pork and more than 150 pounds of turkey. Dur ing the hours the feasting continued music, both instrumental and vocal, was furnished by Mrs. C A. Glenn, James Gourley, Miss Ida Velg, Miss - Cassie Cissel and Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Thayer. At the Albertina Kerr Nursery and Orphans' Home the women and chil dren were cared for by the Portland Commons. Sixty mothers and children were on hand to take part in a big dinner and a Christmas-tree entertain ment, which was open to all who wart, ed to partake. The bill of fare was the same as that at the men's dinner, excepting that ice cream was served. After dinner a present was given each mother and child by W. G. Mac Laren, who purchased the presents with money sent for the purpose by Alex ander Kerr.- Until after 6 o'clock last evening Jhe fun at the nursery con tinned. Donations Are Many. Mr. MacLaren attributed the success . of the entertainments and dinners given by the Portland Commons largely to the help of wealthy persons of this city and to persons in various parts of the state who contributed to the menu. Robert Livingston donated apples from his own orchard, the Masonic Temple loaned the crockery, the fruitgrowers of Hood River sent 86 boxes of apples, and G. G. Bartruff, of Salem, - sent notatoes. In addition to the entertainments and dinners given the Commons sent 300 boxes of delicacies to prisoners at the penitentiary at Salem; 145 boxes to the County Jail, 80 to the Linnton sub Jail.' BO t to ' the City Jail and 158 to Kelly Butte. In the boxes were candles, fruits. Jelly and cakes. A large number of oranges and apples were sent to the reform school. Mr. MacLaren attributes the success of the box lunch part of the work to the help furnished by the churches in packing the boxes and get ting the foods together. AVI res Not Overlooked. The wives of prisoners and state wards were not overlooked. Fifty bumper baskets full of good things to eat were sent out' to various parts of the city, taking in all the families of Drisoners who are in need. Following the distribution Tuesday of baskets to the poor of the city, the Sal vation Army last night gave three Christmas trees upon which were pres ents for all -poor children. Hundreds of youngsters flocked to the scenes or the entertainment and received pres ents. The trees were given at 207 Sal mon street. 47 North Second and Tenth and Burnslde streets. The children of the Salvation Army entertained the children of the poor with music. The Volunteers of America gave a Christmas trea at 267 Ankeny street, and sent more-- than 250 children to their homes happy. Each girl present was given a doll and a - stocking of candy and nuts, and each boy a base ball and mit and candy and nuts. In addition, each child was given an order on Roberts Brothers for shoes and stockings or underwear. The orders call for either pair of shoes and two pairs of stockings, or two suits or underwear and two pairs of stockings. All the charitable organizations united last night in their thanks to the public for the help given them, which made it possible for the needy to be so well cared for. - 1 CLUBS' OBSERVANCE QUIET Portland Organizations Celebrate by Extending Charity. v , Clubs of the city were for the most part quite Informal in their observance of Christmas. The Portland Cbmmercial Club made perhaps the most elaborate preparations and celebrated with a big special Christmas dinner. Evergreens decorated the dining-room and a big Christmas tree was also one of the Im portant decorative features. The Commercial Club remembered Its employes with gifts of money from the fund secured from the resident members, which amounted to more than (1300 and was divided among the em ployes on the basis of their length of service. At the University Club Christmas punch was' served and a special dinner enjoyed. The Elks' Club expended most of its Christmas energies in the charitable work it undertook and yesterday at the club the members contented them selves with a little "feed" and with holiday punch. No special arrange ments were made at the Arlington Club. The Portland Press Club will hold Its chief celebration during the re mainder of the week, especially on the occasion ot the Children's day observ ance, Saturday. . For that reason no formal Christmas arrangements were made yesterday. JUVENILES PLAY AT CLUB Newspaper Men Secure Orchestra of Children for Entertainment. Another attractive feature has been added to the grogramme, to be pre sented saturaay anernuun. ai mo Press Club. It Is Webber's famous Juvenile Orchestra, composed of 111 performers, boys and girls. The or chestra will give several descriptive numbers. , The entertainment, which is being arranged for the ladies and children of members of the club, will take place between the hours of 2:30 and 4:30 P. M., and during that time Santa Claus will appear and distribute souve nirs and good cheer. A number of ladies have volunteered to serve as reception committee. COLDS CAUSE HEADACHE AND GRIP. LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine remove; the cause. There Is onljr one "BROMO CiUINIE. Look for signature of E. W. OROVE- 2Sa FAMILY CHRISTMAS TREE IS GIVEN BY MISS JUDITH SCOTT. 0 i . m .un,iUMawtM...uu,.,J.u.iM,l ... - ' II 1 1 J"""" -JVW-1 -it - - j f ) r C Ji U ; , , 'Vv -s.'-- ' ' J NEWSIES SEE SHOW 800 Youngsters Guests of Mr. ' and Mrs. Pantages. GROUP OF THOSE PRESENT AT HAPPY GATHERING. Miss Judith Scott, daughter of Mrs. H. W. Scott, dispensed hospitality yesterday in delightful fashion en terto nlna- 19 of her young relatives and nearly as many grown-ups at an elaborately appointed Christmas trie and party. Throughout the halls and in the drawing-room and the commodious library, quantities of chryslnthemums. holly branches and mistletoe formed an attractive setting for the gathering . In one or xhe parlors a gaily-decorated tree, laden with gifts for the children, was an attraction. In the dl"ln:romfl long table was spread with dainties, and at each place was found a tiny ' 'w,ltw thry grerTs ers burst into bloom. The center-piece was a mass of brilliant poinsettia, o"ne .Y"tt "ybn0, From the chandelier hung rosy little apples and fluffy yellow chicks. Around this table the Tl'i J chnTren made a most charming picture. The glow of many fed-shaded light to the scene. Seated round the festive board were: Dennis C. Pillsbury, Miss Jean Slauson, Ca rl Kl. ssiand. h! nry Aldertna"? MisT Pauline Alderman. Eugene Kelty. Ialcolm Dunlway, Robert Duniway. Katherlne Duni way DoroUy Duniway. Margaret Duniway. Wilklo Duniway, Jr.. Sterling McCord Margaret Scott, Frances Scon Ml?ion Scott. WiiUam Harvey Scott. Judith Elsa Scott and Elizabeth Scott .Among the near Relatives of the family to share the pleasures of the afternoon were Mrs. Abigail Scott Duniway, Mrs. C. A. Coburn and Mrs. Harriet L. Palmer. . . , BIG DINNER SERVED Portland's ' Women's Union Host to Working Girls. BABY HOME IS BENEFICIARY Winners In Voting Contest of Olds, Wortman & King Plan Expendi tures to Buildings Christ mas Activities Recorded. A merry group of girls gathered round a bounteously-laden table yes terday at the Home for Working Girls conducted by the Portland, Women s Union. Here, in a gaily-decorated din- lnar-room. with Its festoons or greens and quantities of holly and red bells, everything was arranged for the pleas ure of the-iyoung people wno cauine PHOTOGRAPHER CATCHES SNAPSHOT OF WEIi-LADEN TABLES SET FOR SOME OF PORTLAND S LESS FORTUNATE FOLK, AND GLIMPSE OF MEN IN LINE WAITING THEIR TURN AT PORTLAND COMMONS. iy-r: - Vi' "- I" "1 ' ' ji . . fK i " ' - I tlx v . i r . ' ' r : w im . - -vv . ; ' , - , r i ' - I J " . 1 i - : 4 : ' -J t - I - - - - ' 1 i - " ' - - s. " f 1 . . v, ; - ' - - "i- in ' j 'nr&$yty2;sT - I Vfr : : r T MORE THAN 100 MEN EAT 50 POUNDS OF BEEF AND PORK AND 150 POUNDS OP TURKEY AND TRIMMINGS place "home." A number of generous donations, added to the good things al ready prepared for the girls, made the day one of gladness and Christmas cheer. Mrs. J. B. Comstock is president of the Portland Women's Union, : and has the assistance of an active board. As ever so many of the young women had been invited out to hospitable fam ily gatherings, the party was small, but was not in any way lacking in mirth and the holiday atmosphere. ' The Baby Home Is being congratu lated upon its splendid victory in the recent contest conducted by Olds, Wort man & King. There were 9,457,175 votes registered for this charity, and, as a result,, there will be additions made to t-ife home-, and the babies -will have extra comforts, and the nurses will have better facilities for caring for their little charges. The Oddfellows' Home came next in the list, with a total of 6,273,675 votes; the United Artisans obtained 4,944,875 votes, and the Portland Fruit and Flower Mission 4,476,875 votes. Twenty nn. charities in all will be benefited. . The Oddfellows' Home will be able to have a much-needed work shop for Us older' boys,' and the little tots will get a niov rr,nm Therfl are at nresent si boys and 10 girls at the home, all of whom are without either or one parent rj. t,irh fhv had their Christmas party, and the evening was brimful of happiness and rejoicing. wnen mo time came for the programme and tree. Miss M. E. Lubker, the matron of the institution made a few remarks, and then, as the Star-Spangled Banner was being played the boys who have been working for the votes for their home marched into the hall carrying a oeau tiful American flag, 9x15 feet, which thev nresented to the regents, and rohinh was s-ratefullv received by Rob ert Andrews, president. An Interesting playlet was then given by several of the children dressed in the costumes of various nations, and sania uiaus maue his appearance and gave each child an rmfui of E-ifts and a bag of candy, nuts and other goodies that are the delight of all youngsters at unnstmasuae. xne programme closed with the children circling round the tree and singing "Rally Round the Tree, Boys' - The United Artisans have lived up to their reputation of doing good during the Christmas season, and have been Instrumental in helping several of the needy. At their meeting Friday night they will decide specifically upon what shall be done with their share of the contest money. Much of it will prob ably be used in carrying on their phil anthropic work, looking after those in distress and giving aid to the sick and unfortunate. Mrs. James Church is master artisan. The Portland Fruit and Flower Mis sion will find Its share of money ex ceedingly useful, for the organization does a far-reaching amount of good work. Once a week the members visit the Coun'.y Hospital, contributing fruit, flowers and reading matter, and bring ing Joy to the hearts of the sick and needy. The mission conducts two day nurseries, one at 231 Twelfth street and the others in Alblna. Here the babies of working women are cared for all day in light, airy, cheerful rooms, with trained nurses In attendance and the best of everything to make little tots happy and keep them comfortable and healthy. These are only a few of the majiy activities being carried on by the good women of the Portland Fruit and Flower Mission. The annual meet ing of the organization and its election of officers will be held on the first Thursday in January, when plans for the year wil be discussed. The present management is -undfer the able leader ship of Mrs. Edmond C. Glltner. . A happy party of girls from the Young Women's Christian Association, under the chaperonage of Miss Alberta J. Cory, director of physical training, spent yesterday tramping over the hills on Council Crest. This outing was vot ed by .the young women as one of the best of the various good times that have been enjoyed this week. On their re turn thev Bhared in a chafing-dish sup per at the Institution, and later were among those who participated in ine Christmas-tree gathering to which a large number of girls were invited, each one bringing a present to cost one cent. The opening of the packages was the signal for a round of merriment. Dur ing 'the day there had also been a din ner for strangers in the city, and alto gether Christmas was a day of genu ine gladness at the association. The Portland Heights Club has sent out cards inviting the children of the members and their friends to a Jolly Christmas party on Friday evening "at the hour of eight." The affair gives promise of being unique and enjoyable. Besides the festivities planned for the guests, there are to be some donations for the poor. The club members are expecting to make the affair one of the brightest events of the Yuletide season. " Little children from all. over the city are eagerly awaiting the Christmas tr and entertainment to be given to day at the headquarters of the People's Institute on Burnslde street. The pres enre of Santa Claus and a troup of fairies and cunning little brownies will add to the delight of the youthful guests; candies and nuts will be dis tributed freely and tnere win oe a pro gramme and supper. Hundreds of tiny bovs and girls are expected to be guests. Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Craft are Deing congratulated upon the arrival of h. habv daughter who came on Christmas eve to gladden their home In Eliot avenue. The little lady re ceived a rovM welcome, being Santa Claus" most precious gift Newsboys Are Dined. The menu of a down-town cafeteria was tested to the utmost to appease the Christmas appetites of 109 news boys, who gathered for their annual dinner as guests of Seneca Fouts yes terday. An orchestra played their best- beloved ragtime tunes curing me ieasi hut- the little fellows could not have whistled an accompaniment to any of them even if they had tried, as tney had more serious business in hand than mere whistling. They were - not too full, however, to give their benefactor several shrill cheers at xne conclusion of the repast. CHRISTMAS TREE IS HUGE Iiong Programme Arranged and All See Picturea to Their Hearts' , Content Repeating IVinked At in Presenting Gifts. "Gee, I'd like to take a good look at that Pantages guy, an' I'd like to kiss is wife," said a little urchin to a brother mite as they wandered. lortn from Pantages Theater yesterday morn ing, their pockets bulging, a red white and blue horn in one hand some sweets in the other and a look of radiant hapi plness upon their faces. "What makes him do it, dyer think, that 's what gets my goat, for what're us kids to him, anyway, Jimmy?" "Kind o Christmas feelln', I s'pose. like what gets all these fellers what's made a pile, an his wife, too, she s fond o' boys, didn't yer see it some time back how she used ter be on the stage. wlv a vilin an" how she loved vlllns an' klds7 Why it saia so in in ure- gonlan." But for' all his shrivelled up wiseness, Jimmy was away off on one particular. Mr Pan tn ires didn't give that Christ mm tree lust because he was one of the men that had "made their pile" and wanted to spend it somehow. It was because he was once a "newsie" himself At the age of 10 he was sell ing papers in Panama, and he has done manv things since then, but that was whv there was a Christmas tree and a present and some candy for every boy who went to Pantages yesterday morn ing at 11 o'clock. That was why strict orders had been given that none should be refused admittance and not a soul was turned away except the "big guys." Pictures Made Hit. There were four real shows, acts, stunts or whatever you like to call It, and in addition so many moving picture reels that even the boys and girls had at last seen all the reels they wanted for one day. Between 700 and 800 chil dren were looked after and cared for bv Mr. Johnson and his fellow-workers, including "Dad" who sits at the door as a rule, but who this time had look after the kids from inside. Dad said they were "Just like a lot of stampeding cattle, they were worse than women; there wasn't any holding 'em bacta." And the tree and the Santa Claus. Everybody knew that special provision had been taken to get the biggest tree in Portland. Well, it was even bigger than that It must have been as big as the original Christmas tree, where all the presents come from." Santa Claus was the modest retiring man TBho prevents people from passing upstairs without their checks or their tickets. Yesterday he would have been ousted from his position, for he let peo pie through more than once. Youngsters Get "Fill." "Yes, sir. I was Santa, and they icept me busy all right, all the time. "The kids were lined up, and some of them, why the minute they'd got their present and their candy, off they went quick as tney couiu rouna uig they were back again waiting in line once more. But still, well, it was Christmas you know, so I said nothing if they'd only been round once. But when one kid comes in line with all his pockets bulged to beat the band and his hands full of candy as well, why, sir, I Just says to him, 'Won't you take a horn this time for a changer I tell vou he Just laughed to beat the band, but' he never showed up again. But I wasn't going to stop 'em, would vou?" And ud in Mr. Johnson's office late vestnrdav there were still packages of chocolates by the hundred, puzzles. SAXTA ESCORTED BY .PARADE Twenty Auto Trucks Carry Gifts to San Francisco Children. SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 25. Children to the number of 15,000 swarmed the Stadium in Golden Gate Park today. A Christmas tree nearly 60 feet In height was the center of a stand containing six other trees and all bore gifts. For every child there was candy and for those who gave evidenoe of need there were articles of clothing. Boys who came barefoot went home wearing shoes and stockings, and little girls departed laden with articles of cloth ing. . . . Santa Claus arrived in a sleign, ana tho fant a motor disDlaced the reindeer. and the runners did not touch the earth. failed to detract from the enthusiasm. Th affair was Dromoted by me Santa Claus Association and the gifts were made possible by the charity of San Franciscans generally. The pleasure of the day was contributed to by am- letes from the Olympic uiud ana Dy numerous musical organizations ui drill corps. Twenty automobile trucks conveyed the gifts to the stadium, ana Santa Claus was escorted by a long au tomobile parade. Mayor James Rolph, Jr., and members of the Board of Su pervisors were present. HOTEL CHILD FARES WELL Christmas Tree and 36 Presents Go to Youngster at Portland. William Robert O'Donnell, Jr., wa the Christmas child at the Portland Hotel, the only one, and was treated in royal stylo by the management and those who make their permanent home there. In the room of hla father was a tree decorated with elec trical bulbs of many colors, as well as loaded down with presents of every kind that would attract the wishes of a 6-year-old boy. The presentation of the tree to the boy was accompanied by unusual cere monies, with Manager Kauffmann act ing as director-general in the presence of the entire household. There were "only" 36' presents for the boy and with the huggings and kisses that he received from the child less he was dumbfounded until he donned an Indian suit and made such a din on a trumpet that his friends, "the enemy," retired. MASS SUNGJVT ST. MARY'S Christmas Programme at Catholic Cathedral Impressive Ceremony. Solemn high mass was sung at 6 A. M. yesterday at St. Mary's Cathedral. Tha music was principally taken from Gounod's "St. Cella" Mass. The hymn, "Adeste Fideles," and the old carol, "Silent Night," were also Included in the programme. The Christmas solo, "Noel," by Adam, was sung as an offertory solo. At 11 A. M. solemn pontifical mass was sung by the Most Rev. Archbishop. The music was taken from Hummel's mass in D, and Gounod's "St. Cecilia." Other musical numbers were "Adoste Fideles," Gounod's "Nazareth," and Adam's "Noel." The solos were sung by Misses Adel Barnlckel, Anna Matschiner, T. Ledwldge, Rose Friedle and Messrs. Albert Gianelll, R. A. Cearns and S. A. McCartney. Frederick W. Goodrich was organist and director. Hotel Employes Remembered. , Every employe of the Imperial Hotel received a Christmas present from the management equal to 10 per cent of the regular monthly wage and accom panying this gift was a letter that ex pressed appreciation for the faithful work "done, in the interests of the hotel during the past year. In explaining this gift to his employes Phil Metschan, Jr, manager, stated that he attributed the Buccess of the hotel largely to the competency of the active workers un der him and that they were entitled to some little monetary consideration as well, as his personal expressions of confidence. SANTA CLAUS AT PANTAGES DISTRIBUTES PRESENTS TO ALL. mmhte- - -Vi, ., .' .,wvr. i . I i."'- - i "Ar -iv i' - --' m' ?'- rr - ff t - .v.; "m r' v -jJ;- -.M- "X7'X hi - -jt ; ) i -if if- , v I ; I . rvt... . t , 'iiU 1 w. JL?' 4' - s Lm" " V 7 I QV-,.yi ,1 hi niiri l..t,afci:rf. 1 1 liV "j ) L edlfr -. : ':-' r iav Hi '"':--" LvV' v-4ffys , j -JJiWvt - ,,';';-'-.'",vv","",T'T "''A' 'ii -:?is-?i?,9W3 '-:?) fxb ...-p-w .v; , h P - it P -Vi jf jjl " '! . ... 1. WAITING TO GO IN PART OF THE JUVENILE CROWD S, PASSING THE TREE) GIFTS AND CANDlf IN EVERY HAND.