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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 27, 1908)
9 THE SUNDAY OREGOXIAX PORTLAND, DECE3IBER n, isuo. last week was that $riven-by Mrs. John Rittenhouse Stephens for her small son Rockwell Rittenhouse Stephens. The party was given on Wednesday eve ning and IS small guests were asked in. The decorations were typical of the season with holly and greens, and the feature of the evening was the beauti ful big Christmas tree which stood In an enclosure on the balcony, and from Paris Patterns Ten Cents Each Paris Patterns Ten Cents Each which presents and favors were given to each guest. Downstairs the tots par ticipated In marches, and dancing, with games and music. Besides the host, those present were: Stephanie Strain, Daniel McAIIen, President and Manager Marclle Carlock, Mary Gill, Peggy Le vlnson. Nan Montgomery, Gorrll SwI gert. Jack Montague, Randolph Bing T wjm yrp. p niinPI?TnOn There be no attempt to follow, in "poll-parrot" style, Ll II DtJ AJLUUSXOLVJKJU statements as "75c values 38c; $l.f0 values 9Sc," etc., or marking an article up to $3.50, and then marking it down to $1.98. Such methods may be mod ern, but they are dishonest. Our course in the past is sufficient guarantee for the future. Any "article we place on sale, the price will be quoted, and we are satisfied to let the public judge as to values by comparison. ham. Herbert Wilcox, Eric Cranston, Harold Rafferty, Richard Montgomery, I Alex. Bell, Ben Reed, Leland Fenton and George Bronaugh. , - McMen-McBonnell ' ' - gY I :5x5-X' i ii n unm r mh riaiM-i 1 - - 1 f.-j-w , ....... j Ki - . - - . - -.V - -r.. - V - . ! . s: .i ' , i . - - - , I V' II II IIIIIIII.J'lliBWI.il.11 in .mi. mi u .1. VL'I 'M ly'-g-JT,"gTJI!l, 11 WfQ -fAS JSXCEVT&Y JSfrj-U&MVV J3ZQK72SZrW Y&JSK IX VARIABLY th week prior to Chrlt maa )s an exceptionally dull one, owing to the all engrossing preparations for the Tuletide, the few affairs during the past week being confined to home-comings, dinners and social events among Immediate relatives. It la truly the -week devoted to family affairs, and social do ings have their existence only in func tions that have an immediate bearing on home ties. The sale of the Christmas and New Tear's stamps has had a marked impetus during the past week, and many prominent people are devoting their tlm to Its promotion. Of the coming events may be noted the FoVtnlghtly Club dance, to be given at Murlark Hall on December 28; and the dinner dance at Bill Military Academy, to be given by Joseph Adam Hill and Major G. C. von Egloftsteln. On New Year's night the Intercollegiate Prom for the Portland students of th Pacific Coast colleges will be of Interest. On January 2 the Gamma Phi Beta So rority, of the University of Oregon, will give a dancing party at the Portland Heights Club, followed by the second dance at Murlark Hall of the other Fort nifthtly Club. The second of the Academy Club dances will be given on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Hunt Lewis has cards out for a reception to be given on New Tear's even lng at her home on Nineteenth and Flan ders streets. Mrs. Henry Ladd Corbett left last week for New York, where she will spend a month visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Reese Hoyt. Mr. and Mrs. George F. Russell and daughter Nan are spending the' holidays at Mce. On today's page appears a portrait of hiw Muriel Williams, who has recently returned from a five months visit In New Tork, where she was the recipient of mucn attention and social courtesies. While in New York Miss Williams also studied vocal music and made her first appearance before a Portland audience when she sang Rotali's Ave Maria In D at the Fro-Cathedral on last Sunday morning. Miss Williams has a charming lyrio soprano voice, and her friends are mthusiastic regarding its possibilities. Mrs. Samuel Kerr is contemplating a journey lo ner old tome In Melbourne, Australia. She will sail from Victoria, . is., in me latter part of Januarv. taking her baby daughter Isobe! with fcer. An engagement that Is csusing much pleasant comment Is that of Miss SaraJ it mana, uHugnier 01 . f. vv mans, preldent of the Farmers Savings Bank t Walla Walla, Wash., to George Lei-oy Converse, a Lieutenant in the Four teenth Cavalry. Miss Wlnans Is a grad uate of the class of 1S0I at St. Helen's Hall, and Is socially popular In Portland as well as In her home city. She was a srldesmaid at Miss Harriet Ankeny"s wed ling last month. Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Clerin were dinner hosts on Monday. December 14. in honor of Dr. Charles H. . Bloor, of Everett, Wash., who is recently of Seward Penin sula. Alaska. Covers were laid for eight. Those asked were Dr. and Mrs. George B. Van Waters. Mr. and Mrs. K. W. Swantun. Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Clerin and Miss Clerin. Mixs Frances Gill lias arrived from Berkeley. Cal., and will sp-nd the holl lays at home. Of Interest io the second Academy Club dance, which will be given nexti Wednesday evening at Murlark Hall. The patronesses will be: Mrs. William Ladd. Mrs. Zera Snow. Mrs. T. B. Wilcox, Mrs. Charles H. Carey, Mrs. Da- i vid Lorlng. Mrs. A. A. Morrison, Mrs. David C. Lewis and Mrs. Edward Cook Ingham. Mrs. A. C. Calialin and daughter. Miss Katherine Cahalin, have gone to Los An geles for the Winter months. Mrs. Amelia Smith left yesterday for the Sound cities, where she will spend the holidays with relatives and friends. Mrs. Fred D. Chamberlln and son Harold are spending a fortnight in Cali fornia, visiting Santa Barbara, Los An geles and other points. Prominent among the Christmas parties Is the delightful one given by Mrs. James Failing for her young daughter, Hen rietta. In honor of her 13th natal annl versary. The decorations of mistletoe, holly, chrysanthemums and greens were quite In keeping with the season, with h addition of a handsome tree beauti fully decorated and ladened with favors for all the guests. Covers were laid for 13 at the dinner that followed. Cards are out for a dinner-dance to be given by Mlse Helen Ladd at the golf links next Wednesday. Following the subscription dance on last Friday evening, Mr. and Mrs. John K. Kollock were hosts at a charmingly appointed buffet supper. The honor guests were Misses Effle Houghton and Marlon Dolph. The other guests were Mr. and Mrs. J. Wesley Ladd, Mr. and Mrs. Morton H. Insley, ' Miss Claire Houghton, Miss Alta Smith, Miss Leslie Knapp, Miss Malda Hart, Miss Frances Wilson, Miss Lisa Wood, Miss Margaret W alter. Miss Grace Monroe, Miss Kath leen Bums, Miss Hazel Dolph, Miss Grace Warren, Miss Avellne Webster, Mr. Bodlne, Harry Falling. Mr. Roser, Kenneth Beebe, Richard Koehler, Max Wood, Don Monroe, Hawley Hoffman. Antolne Labbe, Mr. Monroe, Mr. Brad ley, George Warren, Raymond Wilcox, Mr. TJnander, Tom Robertson and Mr. v trnlcke. Mr. and Mrs. W. Gifford Nash and their baby son have gone to Eugene to spend Christmas with Mrs. Nash's sis ters, Mrs. Edward H. McAllister, Mrs. Allen Baton and Miss Sue Dorrls. Mrs. William Jones entertained on Wednesday, the 16th, with 13 Jables of bridge, to which were bidden 0 guests. The decorations were very beautiful, con sisting of masses of chryanthemums, pink roses and greens, white being used Id the library, pink in the living-room and yellow predominating in the dining-room. The prizewinners for the afternoon were Mrs. Leroy Parker. Mrs. J. N. Pendleton and Mrs. McGruder. . Mrs. Wells Gilbert was hostess at sn Informal reception and tea yesterday aft ernoon In honor of Dr. Jacob Gould Schurrnan. president of Cornell Univer sity, and his daughter. Miss Schurrnan, who arrived Saturday morning en route to Seattle. The affair was decidedly of college atmosphere, and conspicuous by the number of prominent college men and women among the guests. Dr. Schurrnan and Miss Schurrnan take their departure this afternoon for the Sound. Complimentary to Miss Elizabeth Dooly and her fiance, Wilson Clarke, a dinner party was given at the Commercial Club on Tuesday, at which George Dekum and Mr. Griswold were hosts. The table was artistically decorated with red carnations and holly, and after the dinner the guests attended a theater party at the Orpheum. Those In the party besides the hosts and honor guests were: Mr. and Mrs. George Wentworth, Mrs. Donald Spencer, MIms Alia Smith, Miss Genevieve Thompson, Miss Alice Salisbury, Miss Lillian Clarke, Miss Celeste Moore. Robert McPherson, Dr. kilna, Mr. Ebrlght and Maurice Dooly. parents, Mr. and Mrs. R L. Durham. Their small son, Durham Jones, has been the guest of his grandparents since the latter part of September. Mr. and Mrs. Durham, with Mr. and Mrs. Jones and Durham, are contemplating a tour of Southern California, to be taken the early part of Jannary- Mrs. Elizabeth Wade Paxton, widow of O. F. Paxton, who so many years re sided at the Portland Hotel, is now liv ing at the Plaza, Fifth avenue and Fifty- ninth street. New. York. January 2 has 'been set for the wedding of Mi.ss Maud Shannon and E. Burke Tongue at the First Congregational Church, In Forest Grow. Miss Kate Shannon will be maid of honor, with Miss Gladys Hartley and Miss Florence Tongue as "bridesmaids. Dr. J. N. Coghlan will act as best man. and the ushers will be Tom McGratih and Jack Munger. Miss Shannon is a daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. James Theodore Shannon, and is very attractive, being considered one of the handsomest girls in tlilB vicinity. Mr. Tongue is District Attorney for the Fifth Judicial Dlstrlot of Oregon, and Is also a brother of Mrs. Gay Lombard. The Kitchen Garden of the People's In stitute will be entertained on Monday af ternoon at the handsome residence of Miss. Frances Lewis, at Ninth and G1I- san. The children's ages range from 9 to 12 years, and form a very Interesting class. Those who are Instrumental In arranging the party are Miss Mildred Nichols, Miss Louise Carey, Miss tiffie Houghton and Mrs. Samuel Kerr. There will be a tree and a gala time for the youngsters Miss Clara Petra Wold arrived Tues day evening from Eugene, to spend the , holidays with her sisters at EI ton Court. One of the delightful holiday atfalrs of last -week was a red luncheon given at the Portland Hotel by Dr. Joseph Casey, chaplain of the First Infantry, stationed at Vancouver Barracks, com- pUmentary to Miss Rose fitalil, the dis tinguished actress, and James H. Mor rison, of Miss Status company. The table was decorated with massses of poinsettlas and the appointments were handsome In the extreme. Dr. Casey's guests were: Miss Stahl, Mrs. Cleveland Rockwell. Mrs. J. V. Rounsfell. of lxa Angeles: Miss Levlna Shannon, of the Stahl company; Captain and Mrs. Knight, Captain and Mrs. Lescher, Lieutenant Philllpson, of ancouver Barracks, and Mr. Morrison. Of Interest is the wedding of Miss Elizabeth Norcross and Henry M. Ester- ly, which will be solemnized at the res idence of Mrs. Harriet K. McArthur, on Wednesday, December SO. Miss Nor cross, who is a Bryn Mawr girl, and who has been twice abroad, has for several years been a popular Instructor In German at the Portland Academy. She Is a daughter of Rev. George Nor cross of Carlisle, Pa. Mr. Esterly Is a graduate of the University of Wiscon- In and also of the law school there. He Is president of the Juvenile Improve ment Association, of which organiza tion Miss Norcross is secretary and treasurer. The service will be a very simple one. Dr. J. R, Wilson reading the ceremony.' Mr. and Mrs. William Estabrooke Jones have arrived from Boston to spend the holidays with Mrs. Jones' Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Butterfield with their sons Albert and George, accom panied by Mr. and Mrs. O. N. Scott and son, Herbert, are spending the holi days at the Butterfield ranch "The Ma ples" at Deer Island. Miss Lois Scott nd Miss Greata Buttertield, who are attending the James Milllken Univer sity at Decatur, 111., dUl not return home for the holidays. Miss Scott Is a guest at the home of her uncle. Dr. Taylor In Decatur and Miss Butterfield s spending the season with Mrs. Wal ter Turner, at Pana, 111. At the yuletide season, children's par es predominate. One of the prettiest On Thursday afternoon Bishop M. C, Harris, of Japan, was host at a hand somely appointed luncheon at the Port land Hotel.. The decorations were qf white and green, and tne centerpiece at - table was an asparagus fern of luxurious growth set in a large Jap- anese brasler. Bishop Harris' guests were Bishop Smith, who has Just ar rived- from Pittsburg, and has t ait en up his work and residence here. Dr. Rader, Dr. -T. L. Elliot. Mr. Y. Numaro, the Japanese Consul, Mr. Iwayo, the Vice Consul, and Dr. C. R. Templeton. Bishop Harris has on two separate oc- Lcasions been honored by. the Emperor. with a decoration, first In 1868 and later in 1907. These decorations are similar to honors conferred by English knight hood. . Mrs. T. L Elliot was the honor guest at a dinner given by Mrs. W. F. Osburn, In Eugene, last Friday evening. Mre. Elliott remained In Eugene until Satur day, when she continued her trip to Sari Francisco, where her son, S. E. Elliot, Is to be -married on the 2Sth to Miss Elsa von Mandersheld. c Miss Elsie Elmore, who has been the guest of Mrs. Guy W. Talbot, has re turned to Astoria. Mr. and Mrs. Newton Bisslnger will take their departure In January for a trip in Southern California. Mrs. John Gill and her daughter. Miss Elsa Gill, are contemplating an extensive tour through Honolulu and the neighbor ing Islands, and will make their depart ure shortly after the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. E H. Lauer left on last Sunday for Los Angeles to take up their residence. Mrs. George Boschke, accompanied by her small children, George and Elizabeth, left on Friday for California. Mr. Boschke Is spending the Yuletide season with Miss Marguerite Boschke, who is at- attending Miss Mason s school at Tarry- town -on-the-Hudson. Miss Boschke and her father will visit in Concord, N. H. ; Boston, and other cities, where she will be a guest at several house parties. Miss Annie Blanche Shelby ,who had planned to leave for California after the holidays, has postponed her departure un til the middle or latter part of January. On New Year's eve the members of the Portland Heights Club will be entertained by a watch party. Owing to the lncom- pletion of the bowling alleys, the original plans of the club to hold a formal open ing and reception to the public on New Year's day, has been abolished. On Tues day a children's Christmas tree party will be given, and the little folk are anticipat ing a gay time. A feature of the enter tainment will be the Punch and Judy show given by William J. Stanley. The hostesses will be: Mrs. R. J. Marsh, Mrs. Richard J. Grace, Mrs. C. C. Holt. Mrs. M. C. Banfleld and Mrs. A. A. Dekum. Mrs. May . Dearborn Schwab has re turned from a recent visit in Seattle with Mrs. Francis Hanlon. During her stay she was the recipient of much at tention and was the motif for a large lun cheon given by her hostess. Later Mrs. Schwab participated In the musical res tival given In Tacoma for the stadium fund benefit. Many flattering notices have been received relative to Mrs, Schwab's appearance and there was much Interest manifested In her singing. She gave a number of rose songs, which received enthusiastic applause. Sweaters $1.97 Women's Coat Sweaters, in white, cardinal and gray; all wool and splendid $3.50 grade; on sale tomorrow and until the lot is closed out at this special price, the garment. .$1.07 Waists Half Sample White Lawn Mull and Net Waists, in latest styles ; long or short sleeves, and only one of a kind. On sale at wholesale prices. You should see them. Marked at just HALF Muslinwear Sample line Muslin Underwear gowns, skirts, chemise, drawers, etc. one of a kind, in this sale at regular wholesale cost. See our Third Street Window. Your choice, offered at COST Our Entire Stock Women's Apparel Radically Reduced Genuine reductions throughout the Ready-to-Wear Section! Every garment we own will be closed out now at sacrifice prices. Extensive alterations and improvements about the store make it necessary to reduce the stoek to the lowest level. Will you take advantage and share in these remarkable offerings T Suits $9.75 Women's and misses' Tailored Suits in plain col ors and fancy stripes new long-coat styles, trim'd with buttons and braids; values in this lot up to $25.00; your choice on sale for, the suit.. $9.75 Suits $18.50 At this price we offer choice of our entire line of suitSj ranging in price from $25.00 to $35.00; they are in the latest styles and materials, and in all colors. A wonderful bargain at, special. .$18.50 Coats $1.98 ' Regular price $3.50 children's Coats, in fancy all wool mixtures; dark colors; trimmed with buttons and braids; come in ages 2 to 0; a limited number only in the lot, on sale at this price, each.. $1.98 Skirts $5.69 Women's fine all-wool Panama Skirts in latest gored stj'les, with taffeta silk bands. Come in navy, brown and black. Standard $12.50 values, on sale at this special low price, garment take advantage. $5. 69 Skirts 97c Regular value $1.75. .Best quality black moire and mercerized sateen Petticoats, in several styles, with extra under ruffle. On sale at, special, ea..97 Dress Goods Remnants Half Price Mrs. William Adams. Mrs. C M. Bills, Mrs. B. W. Rowe, Mrs. T. B. Dowling, Mrs. K. K. Kubll. The Nu Upsllon chapter of the Gam ma Phi Beta sorority' of the University of Oregon had its formal Installation last Saturday night at the sorority house at Eugene. Many members from the West ern colleges attended. This week the Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Thompson enter tained at their beautiful new home on Portland Heights with a dinner party on Christmas day, asking in Dr. and Mrs. C. R. Templeton with Charles and Mar guerite Templeton, Mr. and Mrs. A. Bl Slauson and their children, Ruth and Margaret. A dancing party Is to be given by the Portland lodge of Elks at Murlark Hail, on Tuesday evening, December 29. The committee conrlsts of C C. Bradley, T. J. Swivel, A. E. Krull, C. E. McDonell, H. Pellltz. W. I. Harris, Dr. T. L. Perkins, Guy Haines. ; and the patronesses for the occasion will be Mrs. J. B. Coffey, Mrs. G. C. Moser, Mrs. W. R. Apperson, 351 Washington St. Piano Bargains Extraordinary A High-Grade Used Piano Better Than a Cheap New One A FINE, SLIGHTLY USED PIANO FOR ONLY $157 Here are to be found a number. of slightly used pianos which are very desirable in struments sweet tone, beautiful case de signs well-known makes, worth in many instances nearly double the price quoted. Some have been taken in exchange as part payment toward the beautiful Sohmer or a Hallet & Davis, while others have been out on rent, and since being returned have been polished and tuned, and are none the worse for their slight use. Another well-known New Tork make, only slightly used, at $167 Still another upright in excellent condition, left with us by family going to China, now only $195 Others at prices far belofr their actual value. Come and investigate these tomorrow. GRAVES MUSIC CO. Ill Fourth Street, North of Washington, yiMBsBMSCTsW Book Sale 20 Per Cent Discount . HYLAND BROS. Two Stores, 168 Fifth Street, Opposite Postofficej 211 Second Street, Near Salmon. Old Books Bought imday Snunte tfpafl o Ti nae Ji ininra G. P. Rummelin & Sons 126 Second St., Between Wash ington and Alder FUR COATS In Alaska Sealskin, London Dye, Persian Lamb. Otter, Beaver, Sable Squirrel, Mink, Astrachan, etc. Neckwear and Muffs . In Mink, Black Lynx, Ermine, 1 White Fox. Sable, Beaver, Otter, etc. Auto GoatsGIovesGaps Fur Rugs and Robes 1 tSv PHOTOS r J Columbia Building W. Park and Washington Telephones: MAIN 1635 A-1635 BUTLER ANNEX HOTEL CORN6E ' "B.MABION ST . SEATTLE.WASH Looated wittim thr hlocKs of principal tige&.trcs and on. ho,f block. Prom A YP EXPOSITION VSsSf Ano 0EPOT ' KLI.50 -- DAY AMERICAN PLAN $1.00 -EUROPEAN US MEETS ALL TRAINS AN D BOATS CAUL-ETON GILBERT Mwiager Established 1870. Highest Gash Price Paid for Raw Furs FpllllliiiiiB ANDCALLIN0 CARDS 3 Buchanan Bldg, Wash. St Bet 4th & 5th p IdraaffiEIKIHIitt ( R. F. PRESGOTT S CO. ENGRAVING WEDDING A!XOU.CEIEN"TS, CALL ING CARDS. ETC. 271 1-2 Morritoa Street Portland Oregon
