iUE SUNDAY OBEGOXIAX, PORTLAND, DECEMBER 26, 1909. 9 SANTA 15 HAPPY AND UP-TO-OATE Folk in An Walks of Life Par ticipate in Cheering Christ , mas Festival. WAYFARERS MADE GLAD Hotels and llicaters Scenes of Espe cial Preparation Prisoners Set Free and Poor Farm In mates Well Cared For. With snowclad streets for Prancer and Dancer to caper over at the bead of the team of reindeer which for ages have drawn Jolly old Santa Claus over the world, that Monarch of the Chim neys paid another visit to his realm in Portland yesterday. It was a mie and sane celebration of the happy begin ning: of the holiday season and pro ceeded in the usually orderly way of Portland people a day which made children happy, which brought encou a;ement to the disheartened, which mingled the tinsel of Christmas trees with the allurements of sports and which remembered the misfortunes of those who are out of touch with Suc cess and progress. The day brought tidings of Joy "to Portland. But as tidings of gladness percolated through the throngs who sought pleasure at the public resorts and playhouses, a tinpe of sadness crept along the footlights and among the stage settings which are called upon to fit out the scenery to which the world-old-play is set. " Santa Vp to Date. Among the churches a concerted ef fort was made to impress the lesson that "it Is more blessed to give than to receive," and the usual tree, laden with presents, gave way to donation parties, where the children brought their mites for delivery to those in stitutions which have the care of un fortunates for their purpose. Santa Claus came to Portland with all his latest improvements. He Wan gled strings of popcorn from the chan deliers at the hotels and in the theaters he comforted the chorus girl who danced for the amusement of others. Old Santa remembered the newsboys and the poor, and among the banks and other financial Institutions there were many who will sign pay vouchers for larger amounts during the coming year. Dividends which were not ex pected from stocks, profits from invest t ments which were not counted upon to ' produce results for ihany months, will be stuffed into stockings of lucky in vestors, and from all parts of the city came the news that the game of Kris Kringle was being played with excep tional spirit. The newsboys, began their real cele bration of the holidays yesterday noon with their annual scramble for pennies and other small change In front of The Oregonlan building. One hundred gathered at 2 P. M. and bunded and jostled each other in a wild hunt for the "easy money." Poor Farm Gaily Decorated. Out at the County Poor Farm the day was observed with ceremony and under decorations which vied with the most pretentious hotel of the city. The 16 old ladies who are. members of the Hillside Farm colony prepared wreaths of Oregon grape, and the old men risked their limlls on the decorating ladders. A turkey dinner was served It embraced all the regular features of a holiday menu. The First Con gregational Church sent a case of slip pers for the use of the male inmates, a crate of oranges, several boxes of apples and a handkerchief tied with ribbon for each. A workbag filled with candy was presented to each woman. James Laid law, British Con sul for the Port of Portland, remem bered the Poor Farm inmates with the turkeys used at the dinner, cigars for tue after dinner smokers, candies and a supply of chewing tobacco. The Flower Mission sent candy and smok ing tobacco. Superintendent Jackson and the nurses connected with the in stitution presented each patient with a small remembrance. In the hotels and among the theaters Christmas day brought messages of gladness and sorrow. While the William II. Crane company was drinking a -toast In Cohasset punch made from liquor brought from the great actor's home In Massachusetts by Mrs. Crane, who arrived In the city yesterday morning after a Journey across the conti nent to make hooiI her annual visit to Mr. Crane, Harry Blitz, the Kl-Kl Zulu man, who has afforded the youngsters of Portland much amusement in front of the picture shows, with his "Ah-h-a-a-ah" yell, was sitting In his makeup on Seventh street, trying to carry on his part, while his wife and son were en route to Belllngham. "Wash. "She said she had met her affinity," said Blitz. Orphenm Has "Deanery." At the Orpheum last night the company Joined In a "beanery- It was organized by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hammond and Included all the members of the com pany showing at that theater, from the funny little pickaninnies who speak with an Kngllsh accent, to the topliners of the bill. Thirty persons attended and all were remembered with presents from the magnificent Christmas tree. Among the performers who recoivexl gifts from home were the Zannettos, English acrobats. MJss. Zannetto was the life of the theater during the afternoon and Joined the pickaninnies In a game of Indoor base ball, all because her folks 6000 miles away had not forgotten her. Miss Mabel Fisher, the leader of the four singers, tried to steady a trembling lip when she said that "Mama had probably sent her stuff to Frisco." Frank Tinney, the Philadelphia boy, who is doing his share for the amusement of the Portland pub lio with the Orpheum show, was blue. He was Informed during the afternoon performance that his "home folks" had not received his letters and were worry ing about him. As soon as he could wipe off the grease paint he headed for a tele graph ofice. Sorrow Comes, Too. Over at the Pantages an element of sorrow entered vaudeville. As Mrs. Bes sie Mills (Hesie Moulton on the pro gramme) came off the stage she received a telegram saying that her father P. J. McCarten. had died. Responding to the applause of the matinee crowd, Mrs. Mills returned to the footlights and gave an encore! She was prostrated in her dressing-room after the show. The Four Dardlnes. now at the Pan tages, were grumpy because they had not received presents and (rood cheer now on the way from Redding, Pa., but the gloom which enveloped that act was not comparable with the halo of darkness resting on the brows of Gaines and Groom, the colored boys who take part in the bill. Gaines shoots craps and plays poker. Christ mas eve he called four sevens on a pat flush. "Dis heah Potland crowd am sure a good bunch o spo'ts," said Gaines. Princess Irene, who makes the lions stand around at Pantages and who in private life Is Miss Edwelna Kelly, gave her pets a Christmas dinner consisting of 136 pounds of liver. Last week one of the brutes took a bite out of her arm. Among the employes and performers at the Pantages valuable prectnts were exchanged. Miss Miller receiving a dia- mond studded watch and a diamond ring. The Musical Millers entertained the crowd at a turkey feast. Newly Weds Celebrate. Billy Clifford - was deposed as "the whole show" for a small -while yester day, while the irrepressible broilers. Misses Pearl, Marlow, Holden and "Red" Arnberg took turns at making everybody happy. Mrs. Arthur Cardi nal was presented to her new husband as her best present and the marriage which was celebrated in Seattle was made the subject of touching lines the proceeds of the "touch" being expended afterward for a 'wine supper in the dressing room of the newly-weds. Billy Clifford was remembered by everybody in the company, and recip rocated to the members of the "Girl at the Wheel" by sending a souvenir of the occasion. There were no sad hearts at the Baker. Mr. and Mrs. Wenzer, DeVon, Murray and Miss Mason formed a supper party, while Lillian Kuehn was the chief spirit in presenting the mistress of the wardrobe, William Arn son, with an ironing board land a kit of sewing tools. The "Girl at the Wheel" probably is the only company oh, the road which has a man in oharge of the wardrobe. Manager George L. Baker received a drop gas lamp with the compliments of the stage hands. At the Lyric presents were exchanged between members of the stock com pany, but the main feature of the boll day observance was the .Christmas tree, where Roy Walling impersonated old Santa. Edward Lawrence cried about his son at Bellingham between his entrances to the stage, while down in the dressing rooms under the stage there was general misty feeling. The stars of the company entertained all members at a dinner at the Louvre last night. Delayed Train Spoils Plans. The "Gay Musician" people, who were to have opened at the Portland yesterday afternoon, spent Christmas on 'a delayed train. At the Grand the Polar bears feasted on bread and milk to make them tract able, while all the performers on the bill gathered for a banquet. The exchange of. expensive presents marked the opening of their meeting. Guests at the" hotels observed the holi day season. At the Nortonia Christmas trees were arranged by Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Hendrix, Mr. and Mrs. Harry W. Hogue and Dr. Equi. At the Perkins Billy Alvord and W. W. Woodard kept open house in parlors oir the fifth floor, which were decorated hand- somely with Oregon grape and holly They received a decorated lemon from Miss Ozelle Bonnell, of the office staff. Lot Swetland, manager of the Perkins, received a cigarette case, and the house keeper, Mrs. Eva Dudley, entertained 80 permanent boarders at the Perkins with a reception at her home on Yamhill street. Three Christmas trees were In evidence at the Lenox, that of A. C. Parlett carry ing a magnincent set or furs for Mrs. Parlett. William Bohlander arranged a tree for his son and daughter, while the Misses Zerbel, Layman and Zerbel, all of' Everett, Wash., held a celebration of their own. Mrs. N. A. Tibbitts was the recipient of a piano. Prisoner Refuses Liberty. Down at the City Jail 75 prisoners who were held on charges of drunkenness re ceived their liberty and a ticket for a turkey dinner at the Commons was sup plied to ea'h. Casey, the oldest prisoner In the Jail, refused to go out. He wanted to spend one sober Christmas in his career. Along the waterfront every vessel In port was observing Christmas and from one end" of the harbor to the other the ships are decorated with evergreen. With the fall of snow which came to Portland yesterday morning the city en Joyed the fourth "white Christmas" in 89 years. District Forecaster Beals said that the other dates were 1SS4, lS91'and 1SS2. ir SANTA AT COMMERCIAL CLTJB Members at Dinner Receive Souve nirs From Christmas Tree. Everyone of the 250 people taking dinner at the Portland Commercial Club last night received ei souvenir. It was the club's annual celebration of Christmas and, with the exception of a real Santa Claus, all of the necessary aocessorles were in evidence. Installed in the center of the dining-room was a large Christmas 'tree, elaborately deco rated and loaded with the souvenirs which were, distributed among the guests during the evening. On entering the dining-room each of the guests was presented with a num ber which corresponded with the num ber of a souvenir on the tree.- The souvenirs represented various vegetable and horticultural products of the state, including the aple, pear, cabbage, green corn and potato, the center of each being filled with choice candy. The dinner was elaborate, the menu be ing as follows: Omop de Caviar iT.-Oakoff Sultrea de Tbke Folate ur Glace Ceierjr en branches Ollvas farcle Amandts sale'es Crem de Volaille. a la 6vlgne Clam Bouillon en taase Consoiraiia Princess Euntnon boulm, aauoe Granville Oi.et de Sole frite sauce Figaro Pwnmej Xoieetttf-a TVaurnedoa a la Rossini Bouo2ies de Rl-d veau Kenalasajtc Xtg au Cliquot Oregon Turkey Oystc Dressing Cranberry Sauce Suckling; Pif Oyster Dressing Cranberry Bauca Prtao Ribs of Choirs Beef Yorkshire Pudding: Asparagus HollRnda.fe Pomma au Gratia Artichokes Vinalprette Heart of Lettuce. Hunsarian TtttaBins Peach tM?iba Plum Pudding, HarI and Brandy Sttuoe Mince Pie Assorted Fresh Fruit Fancy Maccaroons Fig Raisins Dates Camembert Chftse Toasted Orai-kera Cafe Xoir f Cl.nt EMPLOYES REMEMBERED Commercial Staff of 70 Has Purse of $1250 to Divide. Following their annual custom, the social clubs of the city yesterday pre sented their employes vith substantial remembrances of the Christmas season. At the Portland Commercial Club J1250 in cash was distributed among the 70 employes regularly employed. The distribution of this fund was made according to the length of service of the employes. In many of the other clubs the presentation consisted of ap propriate holiday gifts other -than money. POOR ARE XOT FORGOTTEN Abundance Supplied and Effort Made to Miss "one Who Need. The kindly spirit of Portland people again asserted itself yesterday, when abundance was supplied to all the charitable institutions, so that every Toll & Cibbs,loc. Morrison at Seventh THE HOME FURNISHED COMPLETE Toll & (QaTbTbSg Hoc. Morrison at Seventh FINE DRAPERY AND INTERIOR DECORATIVE WORK. FURNITURE UPHOLSTERED, REPAIRED AND REFINISHED Ad vaoce Showing of Sprang Corset Modlels Many interesting changes in the cut of corsets are promised for Spring. Waists will be nipped in, although the very long hip will continue. The bust will be lower. The ex treme low bust is adapted only to a small proportion of figures. x . There will be no decrease in the length of corsets below the waist, regardless of the greater curve at the waist line. Corsets will continue to be long over the hips, at the sides and the back, encasing the figure quite as much as heretofore.' . . It is only through the long corset that the figure' can be moulded at will at every point and all defects corrected.' t ; Among the specialties that are being shown, and probably the sensation of the season, is the "Lily of France" one-piece gown corset, made with medium bust, soft extension skirt to the knee, strapped with bands of elas tic in the back; hose-supporters attached under the corset, thereby avoiding all un sightly ridges. . . - "We are also showing. a variety of new models in "Madeleine" and "Modart" cor sets. Prices from $5.00 up. "Merito" Corsets from $1.50 to. $3.50 "Rengo Belt" Corsets from $2.0O to $3.50 i - wm mil . Sale of Office Oesks To close out a few samples in our line of roll-top Desks, we've marked them at so much less than the regular values as to interest those who have in mind the selection of a modern desk. Monday and Tuesday. $36.00 ROLL-TOP DESK AT 29.50 In the golden oak san itary style, 50 inches long. $39.00 ROLL-TOP DESK AT $31.75 Sanitary style, in golden oak, 54 inches long. $60.00 ROLL-TOP DESK AT $45.00 In golden oak, 60 inches long, with letter file, card index and ink well; standard style. $95.00 ROLL-TOP DESK AT 69.75 $85.50 ROLL-TOP DESK AT $64.50 Standard base styles in the quarter-sawed golden oak, full paneled; 66 inches long. $115.00 ROLL-TOP DESK AT $75.00 In fumed oak, all quarter-sawed, 60 inches long, sanitary style. $99.00 ROLL-TOP DESK AT $76.50 In golden oak, dull finish, all quarter-sawed, and 60 inches long; sanitary style. 700 ROLL-TOP DESK AT $56.00 $68.50, ROLL-TOP DjSSK AT $51.00 Both standard base styles, in quarter-sawed golden oak, 60 inches long and 54 inches long. $118.00 ROLL-TOP DESK AT 91. 50 -Sanitary style, in all quarter-sawed golden oak, dull finish; 69 inches long. $140.00 ROLL-TOP DESK AT 99.00 In quarter-sawed golden oak, dull finish, 72 inches long, sanitary style. Varioiuis Coirtaiio, Oraipeiry Mateirial Specials Monday's and Tuesday's buying opportunities in the Drapery Dept. Sixth Floor. CURTAIN SWISS AT 10 YARD Thirty-six inches wide, the 15c, 18e- and 20c grades. CURTAIN SCRIM AT 15 YARD In all tints, and 40 inches wide; regularly 25c yard. CURTAIN SCRIM AT 25 YARD Figured and 40 inches wide; regularly 35c and 40c yard. FANCY CURTAIN NETS AT 25 YARD In white or ecru; regularly 45c and 50c yard. FIGURED TAFFETA AT 25 YARD 34 inches wide, in floral designs and all colors ; 5-yard and 12-yard lengths. IMPORTED CURTAIN SWISS AT 50 YARD Lengths of from- 12 yards to 28 yards; 50 inches wide and regular values from 85c to $1.25 yard. MADRAS AT 50 YARD Lengths of from 5 yards to 16 yards; 50 inches wide and in colors, pink, blue, gold and tan; regular $1.50 yd. values. BUNGALOW NETS AT &0 YARD In ecru or Arabian tints; regular 75c to $1.00 yard values. FLORENTINE SILKS AT 50 YARD 32 inches wide and figured; best grades; regular 85c and $1.00 yard values. -' Special SaiHe of SilsY Rog "We are closing out several patterns in three grades of Tapestry Rugs. This is an excellent opportunity to purchase a room size rug 9 feet by 12 feet at a low price. The selection includes all-over and medallion effects in all colors, suitable for generaFuse. Many of these rugs are seamless and all are of standard make. Note the reductions : Regular $18.00 Tapestry Rugs at , 12.75 Regular $20.00 Tapestry Rugs at $14.25 Regular $22.50 Tapestry Rugs at $17.50 Monday and Tuesday in the Carpet Department sixth floor. A : $2.50 COUCH COVERS AT $1.75 "Negus" Couch Covers, in Persian designs and colorings, fringed and 60 inches wide. $2.50 COMFORTERS AT $175 Large Hygienic Comforters, 72 ins. wide and 80 ins.- long. COMFORTERS AT $1.95 Extra large and regular $3.40 values. $4.00 COMFORTERS AT $2.85 Fine Comforters, covered in cambric and filled with best grade cotton. Specials in AlIoinraiiniTUtinni Coolkaini'lLJfceimsalls In the making of cooking utensils .is aluminum used to advantage. It does not easily, tarnish and is absolutely free from the poisonous substances that many other wares contain. All. aluminum utensils are cast in one piece, making them strong and stiff, with no seams to open. Monday, Tuesday and "Wednesday the Basement Department offers a list of specials in these modern utensils. CAST ALUMINUM SPIDERS In three sizes ; Cast Aluminum Sauce Pans in three sizes 2-quart, $1.95 size at $1.55; $2.15 size at $1.75; $2.50 size at $1.95." Cast Aluminum Kettles In 7 sizes 2-qt. to 12-qt. $2.40 Kettles at $1.95 $2.95 Kettles at $2.35 $3.25 Kettles at $2.60 $3.50 Kettles at $2.80 $4.00 Kettles at $3".20 $5.50 Kettles at $4.40 $6.00 Kettles at $4.80 Cast Aluminum Cake Griddles in two sizes : $2.10 Griddles at $1.70 $2.40 Griddles at $1.95 3-quart and 4-quart: $2.25 Sauce Pans $1.80 $2.50 Sauce Pans $1.95 $2.75 Sauce Pans at $2.20 Cast Aluminum Tea Kettles in three sizes : $3.75 Tea Kettles $2.95 $4.00 Tea Kettles $3.20 $4.75 Tea Kettles at $3.80 Cast Aluminum Rice Boilers in three sizes 1 quart, 2-quart and 3-quart: $2.60 Boilers at $2.15 $3.25 Boilers at $2.60 $4.00 Boilers at $3.20 Special Between-Holiday Sale of "Woinniep's aradl. isses? 3Lo3nt (Coats LOT 1 $12.00 and $15.00 Coats at $9.75. In this group are women's and misses' long coats, in fancy mix tures, navy blue cheviots, brown and gray novelties. Made both in the plain and plaited skirt effects; the military, double-breasted and high-buttoned styles. - LOT 2 $16.50, $17.50, $18.50, $20 and $22.50 Coats at $13.75- Grouped in this lot is a large assortment of styles and materi als ; in fancy mixtures, semi-fitted, 3trictly tailored and finished with small revers. Others double-breasted, button ed high, with large storm or standing collars; navy blues, brown and .gray. LOT 3 $25, $27.50 and $30 Coats at $19.75 In handsome chif-' Eon-finished broadcloth, both light and medium weight, and lined with Skinner's satin dou ble" and single-breasted; also in other beautiful materials the homespuns, cheviots, worsteds and diagonals. The very newest models for women and little women, in the mannish effects and also the loose weaves. Some very interesting bargains, and in many instances only one of a kind. illy $17.50, gl8.5Q Junior Tailored Spits at $1 1.75 THE SHOE-TOP STYLES Juniors' or Girls' Tailored Suits, the style for girls who wear their skirts shoe-top length sizes 13, 15 and 17 years. Made in the smartest styles, the "Prince Chap," the "Norfolk," with belt and straps, and the Col lege Coat Suit, with emblem. The new golf red Coat Suit and many other distinctive styles; in solid colors, navy blue, brown, green and two-tone colorings in the basket weave. 13 and 13.50 (Girls' Capes at The new military style, with red flannel lining and standing velvet collar, almost full length ; in navy blue, brown, green, gray and tan; the most practical garment for girls. Mea.tSgng Stores SEE TOMORROW'S ANNOUNCEMENT Preparatory to our semi annual inventory, and the fact that the season is now so far advanced as to demand clears ance of stock in heating stoves, we commence tomorrow a sale in which every heater in our line will.be included, and all will- show price reductions that will prove an inducement to those whose home-waxminsr needs are not sufficiently provided for. If it is to be a wood-burning heater, a coal heater or a combination heating ' stove, or you desire to heat one, two or more rooms, then you'll find, here the right stove the one that will meet your requirements. . Easy payment terms offered on any heater you may choose. ""S. x52T2SS.t nP"- Inmate was enabled to enjoy Christ mas. Not one needy man. woman, child or family, so far as known, was over looked, there being plenty for all. The Salvation Army, the Volunters of America, the Boys' & Olrls' Aid Society, the Florence Crlttenton Refuge Home an,d the Frazer .Detention Home shared in the hospitality that abounded, and all within those walls had reason to feel grateful for the blessings of the day. Directed by Adjutant Andrew Loney, the. Salvation Army distributed f poor families about 2t0 well-filled baskets of provisions. These were mostly all given out Thursday, but a few that re mained were placed yesterday. The Juniors of Corps No. X, 265 Davis street, gave a Christmas tree last night for the poor children. The tree hung fuU of toys, candy and nuts and things de signed to please -the young folks. Similar work was done by the Volun teers of America, directed by Captain Jesse Starks. About 150 baskets of food were distributed to families. -Next Monday night. In the hall at 328 Burn "etde street, the Volunteers will have a Christmas tree, and they are prepared toglve away 100 pairs of new shoes and new stockings for children. At the Boys' and Girls' Aid Society, 54 children did excellent execution when confronted by 80 pounds of tur key and other viands. The young peo ple of the White Temple will have charge of the Christmas tree Tuesday night. The Florence Crlttenton Refuge Home was remembered by many friends Interested in the work, and & fine dinner of turkey and the regulation accompaniments were served. During the afternoon a large tree, filled with presents for babies and mothers, was the feature. The management expresses its gratitude to all who contributed to the day's pleasure. PRISONERS GET NO TURKEY Roast Pig Served to Men and Women In County Jail, However. Contrary to custom there was no turkey dinner to please the prisoners in the County Jail. However, roatst pig was substituted for the fowl, and was appreciated even more. Jailer Palley said bis charges seemed to enjoy the dinner and the limited freedom the jail allows. There are 66 prisoners In the Jail, among whom are five women. The lat ter occupy a ward presided over by Matron Cameron. Only a few presents were received for the inmates, and these were chiefly wearing apparel, handkerchiefs and the like. Old Folks Made Happy. At the Home for the Aged, on Kast Stark and East Thirteenth streets, 135 men and women in the Winter of life living there, enjoyed Christmas to the fullest extent. Masses were celebrated at 7, 8 and 8:30 A.- M.. by Father La Croix. . Gifts from friends came by the wagon load. An elaborate dinner was served at 2 o'clock to aU the aged inmates. At 4 o'clock the chaplain pronounced the benediction. Horace Fenton Third in Class. According to the announcement of the faculty in the medical department of Johns Hopkins University, at Baltimore. Ml, Horace B. Fenton, second son of W. D. Fenton, of Portland, stands third in his class of about 60. The standings are compiled from the work of the three previous years. Mr. Fenton is now in his senior year. He will finish his work at Johns Hopkins Hospital and is expected to reach Portland about July 1 next. Tomorrow Is "Washday, Avoid Its Troubles by Sending to the UNION LAUNDRY COMPANY Where Linen Lasts FAMILY WASHING Rough dry by the piece lc up. - . Lace Curtains, 30c per Pair.- Call Main 398 or A 1123.