TOE MORXHfG OREGOXIA WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 3, 1913. 12 MERRY ELITE DIPS GAILY AT DANSANT Attendance So Great at Debut of Modem Steps Tea Serv ice Is Impossible. TANGO TANGLED VARIATION Variety Is Impracticable for Ball room Dancing Hesitation Walt Is Charming Many llandsomo Toilettes Aro Noticed. f-oclety's appetite wss whetted to m roint of extreme keenness yesterday afternoon, after a couple of hours' de liKhtful exercise at the Danaant at Jlotel Portland, and the funda of the I'eople's Institute were enlarged con siderably. A representative feathering thronged the grillroom where the dance waa given. No one was able to secure a cup of tea in the grill, owing to the Immense crowd. The event being the debut of dancing teas in Portland, all society turned out, many just to "see" Instead of to danc. Those present merely to view the much-talked-of modern dancea gradually dis persed after exhibitions of the "walse rlassique." two pretty variations of the limn which, however, were not prac- tirab'e for ballroom dancing and a fas c.r.ating hesitation walta by Ionald ilacDonald and Mlsa Haze, as well as several tangoes and a charming hesi tation by Miss Taylor and J. Le Thompson. This thinning of the vast crowd per mitted the enthusiasts to dance, sway, nip and whirl merrily. There waa a predominance of men who simply could not resist stealing no extra hour away from dull care at the ofttce and joining In the festivities. There no longer is any question about the popularity of dancing teas In Port land, but one thing Is certain after yes terday's test, and that is the standard ization of the tango. The majority of tne Instructors teach different varia tions, and In other large cities have lcn obliged to combine and adopt a standard tango, so that one will not be obliged to dance always with one part ner, simply because he or she knows thn same steps. The matrons and maids who with their male companions aided tne cause of charity yesterday as well as having a perfectly good time were charm ingly attired. Many handsome after 1i. ion toilettes were In evidence, while others in great numbers adopted the strictly tailored suit, and apparently were unhampered by hats and furs. The home of Mrs. Frederick IL Page was the scene of one of the most elab orate and beautifully appointed bririice teas of the year yesterday, when Mrs. Page and Mrs. James I. Hart enter tained for the pleasure of a large num ber of their friends. Eight tables were arranged for guests from 2 to 4 o'clock and the same number played from 4 to C o'clock. Many smart gowns were in evidence and the beautifully decorated rooms afforded u picturesque setting for the festivity. In the drawing-room and library, where the tables ere placed, tall chrysanthemums were arranged in bronze and silver urns. Pink and mauve were combined artistically in the adornment of the drawing-room xnd white and green In the library. The dining-room was attractive wlt holly and greenery. Mrs. J. Wesley Ladd and Mrs. Will iam S. Blddle presided at the sam ovars and Mrs. Edward Cooklngham served Ices during the early part of the afternoon, and later Mrs. William 11. Skene and Mrs. Martin, of Vancouver liarracks. and Mrs. Lavid Lewis pre sided in the dining-room. Mrs. K. Lea Barnes and Mrs. Joseph Nathan Teal were stationed at the punchbowl, and assisting about the rooms were several charming young matrons and maids. Including Mrs. Henry Wesslnger. Mrs. Carl Wernicke. Mrs. Gilbert I'urhim. Mrs. Philip Hart. Mrs. James Zan. Miss J .aura Smith. Miss Helen Page and Miss Katherine Hart. Mrs. Page received In a handsome gown of black char meuse elaborated with Venetian lace, and Mrs. Hart wore a Tarlslan model of blue embroidered crepe. m m m The Namyenoh Club will give its sixth annual dancing party at Chrlsten en's Hall on Friday, December II. at 8:30 o'clock. . The first tango tea In the series to be given by the Hotel Multnomah, under the direction of H. C. Bowers, will take place this afternoon from 4 until 7 o'clock. Harry Gray and Miss Wirt, re cently of New York, where they have been teaching the modern society dances, will instruct the guests and also give exhibitions of specialty dancea. Complimenting Mrs. M. Ida. wife of the Japanese Consul. Mrs. Kobert W. Lewis was hostess at a delightful infor mal tea at her residence yesterday af ternoon. About 60 guests called to honor this charming little matron who Is becoming popular In Portland socl ety. The attractive tea table was pre sided over by Mrs. Norman Lang and Mrs. John C Alnaworth. Mrs. R. C Taylor dispensed hospital ity yesterday to a coterie of friends, en tertaining at the luncheon held in con junction with the First Congregational Church bazaar. s Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Ambrose (Ruby Crlchton), of Portland, are among the patrons at Hotel del Coronado who are enjoying the Fall weather. Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Henricksen left Sunday night for a month's trip to San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego. Oregon Rose Camp, Royal Neighbors of America, have issued cards for an informal dancing party Friday evening in Royal Academy Hall. 5i Fifth street. Patronesses for the evening are Mrs. Nellie McDonaL Mrs. Lara Coffey, Mrs. Noia McAfee, Mrs. Anna Carls and Mrs. Gertrude Severne. Presiding over the punchbowl will be Mrs. Laura Fredcricksen. Mrs. Alice Edwards and Mrs. Martha Ilemstedd will entertain the Rose Social Club. R. N. A., on Thursday afternoon, in the former's home, 4s? S Montgom ery 'street. All visiting Royal Neigh bors are welcome. Among the coming activities of the month, the Inter-High School skating party. December 13. at the Oaks Rink. 1 one looked forward to .with interest. This party will be a little out of the ordinary In that a special feature. races, wilt be introduced. A trophy, a beautiful 10-foot pennant In the win King school's colors, will be competed for by teams from each of the hlgli schools. Th.s added feature Is arous ing a decided interest at the schools and S3 consequence a large crowd la ex pected. Mrs. J. Preston Anderson, rhaperono for the girls, girls, girls danee. In "Jappyland. gave a delightful lunch con at the Multnomah Hotel Saturday, In honor of the participants. Those who enjoyed her hospitality were Mar vel Case. Ruth GobelL Nevl Irahaos, Mildred Richards. Myrtle Miller. Pau line Jar-obsen. Selma Meier. lrne Gold smith. Ruth Walters. Jerry Klemming. Helen O'Nell and Luclrl Dudley. 1'nder the direction of Mrs. C. C. hay a masquerade party will be given n Friday night at the Rose City Tark clubhouse. Mrs. E. E. Coovert will have charge of the fortune-telling booth. Numerous unique attractions will make the affair one of the most enjoyable events of the week. A Jolly affair of yesterday waa the matinee party given by Mrs. James A Cranston In honor of Mrs. John King Stack, of Escanaba. Mich, who Is the house guest of her mother. Mrs. J. R. Wiley. After the performance Mrs. Cranston's guests enjoyed tea at the Hotel Portland, later participating in the Dansant. In addition to the guest of honor there were Mrs. Joseph Wiley (Ethel wynne Glass). Mrs. Harry J. Lltt. Miss Jean Morrison. Mrs. Clyde H. Reade. Mrs. George A. McKenna, Miss Cornelia Stanley and the hostrss. Mrs. William K. Gebhart and her daughters. Misses Nellie and Sybil, are visiting Mrs. AlTred Allen, Zii Thir teenth street. Michigan Society Holds Its Sleeting Tonight Get Together Semaloa Take Plac at. Maarhrater Hall. Wesaaa'a Preaa t lab Meet la Library. THE Michigan Society, of Oregon will hold Its regular meeting tonight at Manchester Hall, 85i Fifth street. The gathering will be in the nature of a "get-acqualnted" evening. Cards will be played. All former residents of Michigan are Invited to be present. The club's .dancing department will give a dance uecemoer iv. Another meeting for tonight will be that of the State Woman's Press Club, which will convene in the library. Members only will be in attendance. A special business meeting of the ShakesDeare Club will be held Friday afternoon at 5 o'clock at the home of the president. Mrs. Allen Todd, till East Twentieth street north, impor tant business will be transacted. , The largest club event of today la the meeting of the Council of Jewish Women, which will take place this aft ernoon In Selling-Hirsch HalL Mrs. Dclphine Marx will be soloist and her piano accompanist will be Mrs. Rose Bloch Bauer.' Mrs. Lulie Robblns will give an interesting address on women's work and Mrs. S. M. Blumauer. who has just returned from a trip abroad, will tell of what Is being accomplished by Jewish women in the European countries. The governing committee of the Par ents' Educational Bureau conducted by the Oregon Congress of Mothers at the Courthouse has decided to postpone the course of lectures planned until after the holiday season. Mrs. A. King Wil son Is chairman of the committee. The bureau is open daily and questions are being answered and advice given to mothers and those Interested In the rare of children. The bureau is one of the most helpful educattonal institu tions of its kind in the West. The Portland Grade Teachers Asso ciation will meet this afternoon In the library for a business session and at o'clock tonight the members will as semble at the Hotel Portland for din ner. The Coterie will meet this morning at the Hotel Oregon. An Interesting literary programme will be followed by a luncheon. The Parent-Teacher Circle of Chap man school held an Interesting meeting yesterday afternoon. Among the fea tures of the programme was a talk by Miss Lilian Tingle. The circle is doing excellent work In the Chapman district. Those who will sell Red Cross seals today and their selected booths are: Meier Ac Frank Morning. Miss Sally Hart. Miss Clara Weidler: afternoon. Miss Katherine Hart,' Mlsa Mabel Hon- ey man. Olds. Wortman & King Mrs. Elmer B. Col well. Miss Margaret Mooney, Miss Lela McCarrer. Llpman. Wolfe & Co. Morning. Miss Frances JacobsMrs. I. N. Llpman; aft ernoon. Miss Maurine Campbell. J. K. Oill & Co. Miss Mary Ewlng, Miss Margaret Keating. Owl Drugstore Ms. Lu Bell Bauer, Miss Flo Bauer. Wells-Fargo building Morning, Mrs. H. L. Vorse: afternoon. Mrs. Ben Rles land. Mrs. G. A. Johnson. Portland Hotel Morning. Mrs. John G. Clemson. Mrs. Julius Loulsson: aft ernoon. Mrs. Henry Metsger, Miss Marie Louise Feldenhelmer. Multnomah Hotel Mrs. J. P. Sulli van. Miss Katherine Giles. Imperial Hotel Morning, Mrs. J. J. Kadderly. Mrs. C. C Newcastle; after noon. Mrs. J. H. Haak. Mrs. A. W. Chance. Seward Hotel Mrs. H. O. Large, chairman, ussisted by Chi Omega girls. CHURCH TO GIVE DINNER, Women's Guild of Grace Memorial to Hold Bazaar December 3. . A S o'clock dinner will be given by the Women's Guild of Grace Memorial Church, East Seventeenth and Weidler streets. Irvlngton. In Connection with the guild's Christmas bazaar the after noon and evening of December t. Those having the bazaar In charge are Mes- dames T. C Kurtz, F. Menefee. O. W. Taylor, Kate Dunham. W. P. Jenkins, C. Blodgett and J. W. Creath. Many artlclea have been prepared for the bazaar, such as aprons, bags, fancy work. etc. The young ladies of the Altar Guild will have a candy table and the Daughters of the Crown a table of miscellaneous artlclea. The publlo is Invited. The Ladles' Aid Society of Park rose Union Congregational Church will hold their first annual bazaar at the church, corner Sandy and Columbia boulevards. Friday afternoon and evening;. Lunch eon will be served. e The women of the German Evangeli cal Church will hold their annual bazaar in the basement of the church. Tenth and Clay streets. Friday after uoon and evening. The St. David's Woman's Guild will hold their Christmas bazaar at the parish-house. East Twelfth and East Morrison streets, this afternoon and evening and Thursday morning. There will be on sale ruga, household linen aprons, the dolls which won first prize at Meier at Frank show, bags and other fancy articles. Tea will be served in the afternoon, and In the evening he men of the parish will serve light refreshments. e Next Friday evenfng. December 6. at the Clinton Kelly Methodist Episcopal Church. East Fortieth and Powell, the annual bazaar and social of the Ladles Aid Society la to be given. The bazaar la to open at I o clock P. M.. and con tlnue throughout the day. Fanoy and useful artlclea will be en sale, the making of which have occupied the Aid Society for many weeks, Mrs. Kendall, president of the society, will be assisted In the function by many member and friend of the churah. At o'clock P. M. a cafeteria dinner 1 to be served and a social hour enjoyed. i'JV:' BEN FLOUR PRICES RISE Gain of 20 Cents a Barrel Due to Wheat JUarket. CUT NOT ALL RECOVERED New Figure 1 0 Cents Less Than Be fore Recent Slashing, bat IUghcr Than One or Two Years Ago Produce lower. There will bo an advance loxlay of 20 cents a barrel, or 6 cents a sack. In the prices of patent flour. For sev eral weeks mlllera have been cutting prices In different parts or tne rxonn west. but the wheat market Is now soaring.' and the flour prlce-cuttina-has ceased. The new wholesale quo tation of f 4.(0. however. Is a dime less than the price that prevailed before the slashing began. As compared with flour prices a year aso. the market now is 30 cents higher, and It is 10 cents higher than the price two years go: but flour Is cneaper man it was at this time in 191V, io or ijuj. it highest quotation In recent years was in January, 19 lt. when the wholesale flour market stood at I6.SS a barreL The retail price then was 11.90 a sack. Today It is S1.40 a aack. In the llnea of country produce. It Is belleveft the highest prices of the aeaaon have been passed. There is not the scarcity of eggs there was a lort nlght ago, and from now on receipts will Increase, unless a lonK sTell of cold weather sets in. Fresh Oregon eggs are selling at 43c to 45c in the wholesale market, a decline of about & from the ton price of two weeks ago. Butter still is high, but there is a probability or prices being loweren soon. Potatoes are becoming cheaper, and apples are beginning to bo offered at moderate prices. POLICE PHONE CHANGES Hurryup Call in Future Will Be Main 7 1 8 1 or A 7 181. -Main .il!. which has been the hurry-up telephone call for the police since the Pacific States Telephone Com pany strung first line Into the old station. Second and Oak streets, has been changed with the completion of the new police station on the old site. It is now Main T1S1. The Home Tele phone Company's number, which was "A 2121." has been changed to corre spond and is now A 7181. All police calls to all departments will now come in over an extensive single switchboard, maintained by the police relief on duty. The Municipal Department of Public Safety for Wom en, the detective bureau, the Municipal Court and its clerk, the Bertlllon de partment, the police reporters and all the other adjuncts of the police will be reached through local lines on the same numbers. Seattle Pleads to See Artist. Seattle has apparently lest Its heart to Madame Melba, and Jan Kubellk. Misses Lela Steers-Wynn Ciitnan have just received this telegram from Beat- A WONDERFUL SALE giving you an opportunity to buy some wonderfully beautiful and serviceable gar ments for your Winter wear at prices far below the ordinary. buys any of these ladies' and misses' fancy man-tailored suits in the ladies' store, on which regular prices until now have been $39.50, $44.50, $49.50, $54.50 and $59.50. Suits of tweeds, cheviots, brocade, duvetyn, eponge and novelty woolens fashioned in the latest Winter modes. You are cordially invited to compare the qualify and price of these garments with any other offering iu tho city. All season long our coats liavo sold freely because they were correct in 6tylo ar.J reasonable in price; on each succeedin? visit to the store you have seen new cods, and they are the coats now offered at these remarkable reduction: $10.00 Coats are now only S 6.85 $15.00 Coats are now only $ 9.85 $18.00 Coats are now only S11.85 $20.00 Coats axe now only $13.85 This store never seeks to exaggerate, mislead or deceive. A reduction hero means an absolute down ward revision of the normal price there is no jug gling with price under the guise of "value." Winter coats for girls are all reduced; warm and serviceable, and made by men-tailors in the same thorough maimer as our ladies' garments. $10.00 Coats, sale price $6.85 $12.50 Coats, sale price $8.35 $15.00 Coats, sale price $9.85 Ladies' Store, Third Floor. Elevator Service. SELLING CLOTHIER Morrison Street at Fourth tie: "Melba-Kubellk, Monday night, December 1. drew an audience that tilled the Moore Theater and 300 chairs were tilled on the stage. More than 1000 people could not gain admission.' REFORM 'DELAYED, CHARGE Mildred Palmer Faces Piwpect of Being Fined $4 00. Alleged failure to keep her promise of reform is likely to cost Mildred Palmer J100. according to information given by Prosecutor Stadter In Munici pal Court yesterday. The Palmer wom an was twice convicted of running a disorderly house. Sentence was post poned on the plea that she would re form and was about to be married. She was caught again in a raid on the Ox ford Hotel. Wxth and Oak streets, a week ago, and will come to trial on a vagrancy charge in Justice Court to day. On July 10 she was convicted of run. nlng a place at Fifth and Stark streets, and as it was her first conviction Judge Stevenson continued the case for sentence. September S she was before the court again on a similar charge. Former Municipal Judge Taxwell prom ised the court that the woman would reform, as she intended to marry and go Hast to J"ln her mother, and she was attain released. A bench warrant was issued for her appearance. JEWELER KNOX ON TRIAL Conspiracy to Conceal A! of Bankrupt Is Charge. The trial of A. P. "Mickey" Knox, who formerly conducted a Jewelry store at The Dalles, pn a charge of conspir acy to conceal the assets of a bank rupt, opened in United States District Court before Judge Wolverton Monday. K. R. Butler, fur the defense, made a motion for dismissal, but was over ruled by Judge Wolverton. Two of the witnesses yesterday were Lou Roland and Mae Smith, of Lewis ton, who testified that they aaw Knox have a f 1200 diamond ring both before and after be became a bankrupt,. -They said that in three years they bad bought Jewelry from him to the amount of 11500. U. 8. McCutchen. a representative of the National Jewelers Board of Trade, also testified. Attorney Butler said the defense would be that Knox acted in good faitn with his creditors at all times. St. Johns Names Debaters. ST. JOHNS. Or.. Dec..!. (Special.) Pt. Johns High School Is a member of the Lower Columbia district of the State High School Debating League and has started preparation to take part In the debates. In the tryouts last week the following were selected from which the debating team will be selected: Drott Larsen. Homer Flas ket, Misses Mangle Plrkle. Hasell Hall. Lulu Day and Catherine Gensman. These debaters will meet the Gresham team next Tuesday and the Tillamook team later. MAPS WILL AID TRAVELERS North Bank to Provide Information of Scenery Along Route. Framed maps of the Mount Hood watershed, showing all the principal points of intereta along the Columbia River, the names of Important water falls, their helg-hth, the elevation o various peaks and other useful In for matlon will be framed and hung up In the observation cars of the North Bank Koad. Maps prepared by the L'nlted States Geological Survey corps will be used. V". D. Skinner, traffic manager, be lieves that travelers who are strangers In this territory will find these maps and the information that they carry of much helpful Interest. This Simple Recipe Quickly Banishes Hairs t Beauty Topics) Here is a simple and inexpensive recipe. or formula which is used with excellent results by many beauty ape clallsts for removing hairy growths on tho face, neck or arms: Mix a stiff paste with a little delatone and wate anc spread on hairy surface for two or three minutes, then rub off, wash the skin and It will be entirely free from hair or blemish. Care should be exercised to get the delatone in an original package, otherwise It may not bo pure. Adv. Don't Fail to Read This Do you want a beautiful high-grade player piano with the use of a large circulating library of latest music, without having to buy ItT If so. rail and see our special "ractory-to-home" proposition. It Is the greatest ever of fered. This offer only open to six homes. whl-h must be in different sec tions of the city. Bush A Lane Co, 4S5 Washington street. Adv. Hotel Hoyt HOYT AND SIXTH STS. New Fireproof 200 Rooms Rates 75 c Up PERMANENT GUESTS SOLICITED SPECIAL RATES ONE BLOCK FROM UNION DEPOT H. JENNINO b SON. Props, r. 0. EaxrloftoiL Hit. Wait for ThenT ul They're Coming JJJ The most formal affair is graced by Campbell's Tomato Soup. You may be surprised to know that one of the foremost entertainers in the Washington "Diplomatic Set", provides her table regularly with this well-known Campbell "kind". 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