SOCIAL HAPPRNTNGS OF WEEK IN PORTLAND
SOCIETY PEOPLE CLAIMANTS TO VALUABLE MINE.
(Coo tinned Front T .) .
iclrls have been spending the Christmas
vacation In Portland, and are planning
a dance at the Portland Heights Club
Saturday evening. January 2. It will
leave a pleasant recollection of social life.
en they return to college the following
Monday.
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EVENTS OF WEEK.
' The Infant and Junior classes of the
Sunday school connectedt with Calvary
Presbyterian Church. Eleventh and Clay
Btreets. held their annual Christmas tree
and entertainment at the church on Wed
nesday afternoon. Their respective teach
ers. Miss Catherine Burns and Miss Abble
Lambcrson. were In command and suc
cessfully fugled the children through a
euccesE'on of Raines which appeared to
call for the greatest amount of rapid and
continuous motion that the mind of man
could devise. Around the room sat moth
'ers and other feminine guardian angels,
supplemented by one lone, brave man.
Miss Margaret Lamberson, organist of
the church, presided at the piano, and
sang several pieces suited to the caliber
cf her Juvenile audience. Refreshments
were, served, the tree equitably despoiled
of its fruit and another pleasant mile
stone In the lives of all had been passed.
The Sunday school entertainment of
Piedmont Prtsbyterian Church was held
In tha church on Wednesday evening. An
unusually ambitious proCTamrae had been
arranged, including Santa Claus In per
son: Mrs. Santa Claus (whose maiden
name was Mary Christmas), the Wander
ing Jew. Jack Frost, a ghost dance, de
Jifhtfully enhanced by subdued light; fair
ies of the wand and fairies of the star;
eiug'.ng girls and piece-speaking boys. Both
the preparation and carrying out of the
medley reflected great credit on the com
mittee, who had expended time and In
genuity on its production, and standing
room was difficult to obtain. - A Christ
mas tree, which ore a large proportion
cf "original package" fruit than orna
mental decoration, was pr-slded over by
Santa Claus, ably seconded ty the Wan
dering Jew. end every child, and many
of the grown-up contingent, had cause
to Joyfully remember the occasion.
The members of the kindergarten con
ducted br Miss Marie Claussenlus, at 351
Thirteenth street, entertained their re
spective mothers at a Christmas tree on
Thursday forenoon. The tree was dec
orated entirely with articles made by
the children themselves-clever little pro
ductions which grown-up people have
neither time nor laieni ii iuui.. .
really artistic manner in which festoons
were swung from branch to branch and
the little gifts attached to The tree to
show to the best advantage, were ex
tremely creditable to the children, the
rntire work having been done by them-s.-lves.
A holiday was proclaimed till
Monday. January 3.
V surprise party. In form of a shower,
was given to Miss Grace E. Campbell by
Miss Ar.gein McPherson. at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. McPherson. last Thurs
day evening. Miss Campbell was the
recipient of a number of very beautiful
presents. Those attending were: Misses
Helen Plneen. Florence Hough, Lillian
Harper. Mien Stone. Katherine Dunbar,
Cresey McPherson. Una Sommera. Teney
Cnhtra. Margaret McDougnl. Mrs. Charles
Tcterson and Mrs. W. J. Campbell.
.
V number of members of the football
fam of Stanford "University of California
intended a box party at the Orp.ieum
Theater, on Tuesday evening. Those
present were: J. Stuart, manager; D. P.
Y.iwford. captain: J. O. Free-ley. coach;
C, MeOregor. E. A. Roth, W. Masters. W.
P Hisley, E. T. Brown, M. N. Mitchell.
HHott Holcomb. B. Erb, T. Touni;, r. O.
Helnly, C. B. Kvane. A. H. Drew, P. C.
CHesy. E. P. Stott, P. B. Johnson and H.
B. Reed.
The regular meeting of ths BlUIken
CIO Club was held at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. A. L. Eu Puy. December 15.
Prizes were won by Mrs. S. B. Cobb
and Dr. R. B. North nrp. Those present
were: Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Camp. Mr. and
Mrs G. P- Clerln, Mr. and Mrs. 8. B.
Cobb. Mr and Mrs. A. U Du Puy. Mr.
and Mrs. J. I. Klncade, Dr. and Mrs. R.
B. Northrop, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W.
Hurlburt and Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Trent.
The Hawthorne "500" Club was en
tertained at the home of Mrs. Millie
Terry, 46S East Market street, on
Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Terry was
the recipient of a handsome cut glass
bowl In honor of her birthday. Prize
winners of the afternoon were: Mrs.
Jessie E. Vose and Mrs. Harry Pfaff.
The club will meet next, January 6,
with Mrs. Peter Borgan, 1014 Haw
thorne avenue-
.
Wlnslow Meade Circle, No. 7, tadles
f the G. A. R.. held a Christmas party
on Thursday evening, the programme
consisting of music and recitations.
A large Christmas tree, beautifully
decorated, won the admiration of all
present. The hall was decorated with
Oregon grrape. Christmas bells and the
National colors. In January the officers-elect
will be Installed.
One of the events of the coming week
that Is being looked forward to with a
great deal of Interest Is the New Tear
party of the Alumni Association of the
Christian Brothers College. This Is the
third of the series of parties that have
been given this Winter. This will be held
In the alumni hall at Clackamas and
Grand avenue, on Thursday evening,
December 31.
Ths members of the Infant class of
the First Presbyterian Church were en
tertained at the church on Wednesday
with a Christmas tree and a programme
which consisted of songs, recitations and
Illustrated Biblical stories. A Santa
Claus. who stood in a mlnature house,
distributed boxes of candy to the children.
AVEDDXN'GS.
Minick-McOown.
One of the prettiest of the season's
weddings took place at the residence
of Mr. and Mrs. Frank McCown. at
Waitsburg. Wash., December 13. when
their daughter. Amy Jane. . was mar
ried to Walter C. Minick. Rev. Barton
Z. Riggs. at Amity. Or, read the ring
service in the presence of relatives and
Intimate friends. Miss Elsie Conklln,
of Portland, was maid of honor, and
lr. J. V. Steele acted as best man.
Miss Grace Lee. of Whitman Conserva
tory, presided at the piano, playing the
wedding march from Iohengrln. Elmer
Hill, of Weston. Oregon, sang "Beloved.
It Is Morn," before the ceremony. The
bride wore a 'beautiful gown of white
silk chiffon voile, over messallne. with
embroideries and Duchess point lace
cut on Directolre lines, and entered
the room on the arm of her brother
Emory D. McCown. The parlors were
effectively decorated with holly, mistle
toe and white chrysanthemums. Mrs,
Clifford Minick and Mrs. Emory D. Mc
Cown assisted at the reception that
followed. Miss McCown. who is a
niece of Judge and Mrs. Brents, of
Walla Walla, is an accomplished musi
cian, having studied at the Oberlin
Conservatory, and also at the Whit
man Conservatory, where she gradu
ated last year In pipe organ. Mr. Min
ick is a prominent young banker of
Waltsburg. Out-of-town guests were:
Mr. and Mrs. Barton J. Riggs. of Am
ltv. Or.; Miss Mabel McCause, Pomeroy,
Wash.; Mr. Elmer Hill. Weston. Or.;
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. . ..a.i .,,! Inonlvinir the title
to one of the biggest mining claims in
the Northwest, ana a muiion
half In money, affects former Portland
people in the persons of Marion K.
White and her children. Mrs. White
was a former Portland High School girl.
and very popular In society. Thomas
Ti. white is a errandson of Mrs. N. Hod-
son, 1000 East Main street. Thomas
Benjamin White was born in Alaska
five years ago, and has made eight
trips to Portland. Mr. wnne nas nmu
successful In mining ventures in Ajaarn.
Miss Elsie Conklln, Portland. Or. From
Walla Walla were: Miss Grace Lee,
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. WMlliams, Misses
Marion and Alberta .Williams . Mrs.
Thomas Brents. Mr. and Mrs. William
Stirling, and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford
Minick.
Hahn-Abernethy.
At the residence of the brides' par
ents. Mr. and Mrs. . William Abernethy.
at Forest Grove, a double wedding was
solemnized on Thursday, December 17.
Miss Daisy S. F. Abernethy was mar
ried to Charles Archibald Hahn. and
her Bister, Miss Frances Mary Abernethy,
was married to Alexander Theodore
Hahn. The grooms were of the - same
name but In no way related. The ring
service was read by Rev. H. F. Burgess,
of Sunnyslde, Wash, a brother-in-law
of the brides. Tne bridesmaids were
Miss Caroline A. Kamm and Miss Ethel
Mackey, while the grooms' attendants
werrfF. Wesley Orf, of Pacific Univer
sity, and- Howard Kabler. The brides
were gowned in white satin robes and
carried white carnations. The rooms
were effectively decorated with Oregon
grape and holly'. The brides are grand
daughters of ex-Governor Aoernethy, of
Oregon Territorial fame, a pioneer of
1KJ9. and their mother, Mrs. William
Abernethy, Is a daughter of Captain W.
H. Gray. Archibald Hahn, one of the
grooms. Is a teacher In the Pacific Uni
versity and Alex Hahn Is a mining en
gineer. The couples have gone to New
port for a brief trip.
Bidwell-SUni. '
At the residence of the officiating cler
gyman, on East Eighth street, a pretty
Christmas wedding was performed Tues
day evening. December 22, 1908, when Ir
win F. Bidwell. of South Bend, Wash.,
and Miss Fannie Shnl, of Astoria, were
married by Rev. James Dlmond Corby,
pastor of the Unlversalist Church of
Good Tidings. The bride and groom were
attended by John Robert James and
Amanda James. They will make their
home in South Bend. Wash.
McHoUand-Morgan.
On Tuesday evening, December 22, at
8:30 o'clock, at the home of the bride's
parents. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Morgan. 615
Howe street. L A. McHolland and Miss
Clara Morgan were united In marriage.
Rev. William J. Douglass performing the
ceremony. Only the immediate relatives
and intimate friends were present. After
a "brief wedding trip they will reside m
Portland.
Knight-Looncy.
A home wedding of Interest .was that
which took place at the residence of C.
B. Llttlepage, in Greshanv at noon on
December 23. when Miss Ada G. Looney
was married to Henry E. Knight, both
of St. John. Dr. A. Thompson offici
ated. The room was decorated in green
and white. The ceremony took place be
neath a wedding bell.
Beller-Zook.
On Thursday evening, December 2A.
at the home of the officiating minister.
Rev J. Bowrsox, 1140 Gay street. Ed
ward Beller and Miss Christina "Zook
were quietly married. Mr. and Mrs.
Beller are both residents of Clackamas
County, and will be at home In Oregon
City after December 27.
Von tVlnckler-Campbell.
On Christmas eve J. M. von Wlnck
ler and Miss Grace Campbell were mar
ried by Dr. J. Whltcomb Brougher,
with quiet ceremony, only relatives
witnessing- the service. Mr. and Mrs.
Ton Wlnckler will he at heme at 61
East Sixth street north, after the 1st
of January.
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AN XOtTXCEjrEXTS.
r ami m. John F. Hand announce
the engagement of their daughter. Mary
Elizabeth, to Mr. waiter ocom iuo tu
ding to take place In January.
Irvlngton Te'nnls Clubhouse for dancing-
or social parties. Apply to Mr.
Rowe, Lumbermens National Bank.
Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Bode announce the
engagement of their daughter, jumnie
Miriam, to William M. Rasmus.
Mr. and Mrs. 8. Flnlcelstein announce
the engagement of their daughter, Mary,
to Abraham Mltchel.
COMING EVENTS.
The Alco Club, Albany's v well-known
aaI.I sivfrnnlTntlnn. Will fflVA a NCW
Tear's party next Thursday evening
which promises to be one of the leading
social events oi um iu mo ...i.
County capital. Extensive plans are
being made for the event and a number
of people from roruana, caiem, ruiseiro,
ar,A ftthcr VfllleV CitieS Will
be guests. The splendid rooms of the
. i -tiv, win hn ffiven over entirely
to this reception and the spacious new
gymnasium annex win i w
dancing during the evening. Music for
.. - i .iti h. furolahpri bv Stoude-
IIIO Bvciim w - -
meyer's orchestra, of Salem. The follow
ing patronesses nave Deen cnosen ior un
evening: airs. n. n. i.-.... .......
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WEDDING
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W.G. SMITH 6 CO.
Third Floor, Washington Bldg.
Cor. 4th and Washington Sts
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CREAM OR MAGICAL BEAUTIFIES
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Removes Tin, Plmplta,
Freckle, Moth F.lcliM,
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sod every Memlia
on be&aty. and de
flee detection. It
has stood the test
of 60 yean, ml
Is ao barmleM wt
taetelttobesnrelt
la properly made.
Accept no counter
feit of similar
name. Dr. L. A.
RaTre Raid to I
lady of the Deal-
ton ( paiieoir;
"As you ladles
will CM tbeea.
T aeeommend
Gearttae's Creum' as the least harmful of all tat
akin preparations." Tor sale by all druirjrtsts and I ancr
Goods Dealera la tht United Stales, Canada and Europe.
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WE PAY THE
HIGHEST PEICES
FOR, RAW FURS
AT ALL TIMES
Send for Price List and Tags
Corner Fourth and Morrison Sta.
MAILORDERS
PROMPTLY FILLED
Send for Fur
Catalogue Mailed
FREE
We Announce an Unusual Sale of Silverfield
FURS
MERIT
MADE
THEM
FAMOUS
RADICAL REDUCTIONS FROM
Vz TO V2 OFF
Commencing Monday and
Lasting Balance of Week
To those who have not already purchased their
Winter furs, or were not the recipient of one of
our famous fur pieces for Christmas, we give them
the opportunity to purchase anything in a Fur
Garment, Stole, Muff, Neckpiece, Tie or Set, at
the great saving of from ONE-THIRD to ONE
HALF OFF REGULAR PRICES. Every Depend
able fur (Lynx excepted) included in this great
sale. We have furs for everybody, ranging in
price from $1 to $1000, all at this great
reduction. This certainly is a grand opportunity
to purchase your Winter fur at a great saving.
BUY YOUR FURS NOW.
Weatherford, Mrs. J. K. Haight,Mrs. W.
t Mm. E. D. Cusick. Mrs.
B.' W. Langdcm, Mrs. William Fortmiller,
Mrs. H. A. JVelson. airs a. d.
r . ti Hnnlrlns find Mrs. I . O.
airs. j.. -
. j 1. r,r iihnnv! Mrs. tTames
Withy combe, of Corvallls; Mrs. George
B. ChamDenam, oi rorusuu, "
Campbell, of Eugene, and Mrs. George
J Peaxoe, of Balem. Th reception com
mittee COIlSlStS Ot Ml. XICWILI, f"'-
dent of the Alco uiud; ju. vy. uusu.
r ir ..flrfr Tt T. Casent. H. D.
Cusick, W. A. Barrett and D. O. Wood-
worth. Plans lor tne party r in uua.Bg
of a committee of the trustees of the
club, with D. O. Woodworth as chair
man.
The Entre Nous Club will give Ms
New Tear's dance Thursday evening,
December 31, at Homesteaders' Hall.
Ringler dancing academies, new term
, t-.i 1-- Uoll Voa Kirla
opens Jan. . wbi
and Murlark Hail, 23d and Washington.
SOCIETY PEKSOXAIiS.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. In Barre and
little daughter, Gwendolyn, are guests
of friends in Portland.
Dr. Thomas W. Ross, of Tillamook, is
in the city for the holidays. 'Dr. Ross was
a famous football player during his years
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Cor7m.,
CLEAN-UP SALE
OF XHAS GOODS
1LB0 to 2.00 Neckwear
98t
tt.10 Kid Glor
91.98
45c Fancy Ribbon
25
111 and 14 Umbrellas
97.98
FUR
Our special offers for the coming week are of unusual importance, otor to the
remarkable cut in price on such seasonable goods. The Japanese Mink lum
mings on the Astrachan Cfeats are worth almost as much as we are asking tor
the Complete garment. CaU early in the week, as, at these prices, the coats
and boas will soon be sold. This is the house ot unequaled values in all kinds
of furs. We have also on sale many fur Neckpieces and Mufts ot broken bets
which we will sell at a great sacrifice in price. ..
20 ASTRACHAN GOATS
WITH JAP MINK COLLARS AND CUFFS
While they
Regular .value $75.00
mmm
1:X
$43.50
40 ONE-SKIN SABLE FOX BOAS
Finished with two full tails and paws. E Afl
Reg. $6.50, $7.50, $10 vals. While they last. . . P"'""
40 TWO-SKIN FOX BOAS
Finished with "two full tails and paws. (I?Q CA
Reg. $12.50-$15 .values. While they last. . . .y-cv
The Largest Exclu
sive Fur House
in the WorU
Our Factory and Cold Storage Vaults Are Unequalled
9. LIE1B
ES 8 GO.
J. P. rlBKrmnrjn,
Manager.
GorBctt Building
288 Morrison St.
Established in 1864
For the Newest in Wearing Apparel Visit the "Style Store'
19TH ANNUAL
CLEARA1C
SALE'
standDoint. with this stirrinz
SiT ATS. Hav o sale W. are
Annual Clearance, tvery am unpacked two weeks ago) to make room for our unusually extensive
' "Xrtfn to Z,l er i. is you need at the "Style Store" you will find the Be,, for the Leas,
THESE ARTIGL
LESS IMAM HALF
The balance of our Holiday goods, including Bronze, Pic
tures, Electric and Gas Lamps, Toilet Sets, Etc, will be sold
this week for from 14 to V2 of the prices marked. Will
make exquisite New Year's gifts. See them tomorrow.
AL
-BEDDING
ONE-THIRD OFF
Here is the opportunity for housekeepers. Fine all-wool
Blankets, Cotton Blankets, Comforters and Pillows tor V3
less than ever before. To miss this sale is to lose money.
Better come early.
Girls'' Coats, Dresses, Half Price
Little girU' School Dresses,
like illustration, many different
styles ages 4 to 1 4 years; reg
ular $2.00 to $15.00 values.
Clearance Sale prices, $1.00 to
$7.50.
Nobby litde coats in all the
popular styles and materials;
regular $5.00 to $22.00 values,
for $2.50 up to $11.00. They
are bound to go rapidly. Bring
the little folks tomorrow.
All Boys'. Suits and Over
coats greatly reduced for An
nual Clearance.
Suits, Coats, Hats, Kimonos, Furs, Gloves, Muslin Under
wear, Waists, Petticoats, Etc Etc., are all included in this
Grand Annual Clearance. Try to come early.
The Store Where
Your
Credit Is Good
Credit if Desired:
EASTERN. OU
We still invite you to open a credit account, remitting to us
in weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly payments, as convenient.
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