I0 TOE MORNING OREGONIAN, THURSDAY, DECE3IBER 26. 1913.
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ONES
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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