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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.
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Harold Rafferty, Richard Montgomery,
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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.
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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
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HYLAND BROS.
Two Stores,
168 Fifth Street, Opposite Postofficej
211 Second Street, Near Salmon.
Old Books Bought
imday
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nae Ji ininra
G. P. Rummelin & Sons
126 Second St., Between Wash
ington and Alder
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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
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