iUE SUNDAY OBEGOXIAX, PORTLAND, DECEMBER 26, 1909.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.