THE StJXDAY OKEGOXIAX, FOR1XAXD. DECEMBER 18, 1910. ESTABLISHED 1868 REFINED HOLIDAY GIFTS v -rt"' - 2 ' 1''" X t S'i, ' . . vCvN0 i a .1 II , 'l Ah -. 3a-:rSfti-; ill ; ; -V' . i ill SV't- r ' 'I VV"I L I L s 1 e " c-w-"a-.r-5c- Ge?i. INTO tha midst of (hopping, with In spirations for Christmas to right and left, plunge the too." not so en grossed, however, that a few hoars may not now and then ha spared for teas and tha appropriate sewing bee which has Keen popular wtth tha approach of tha Ynletlde. Few large affairs were give last week and thera are few acheduled for this week. Tha debut of UIm Jean Mackenzie promises to be not only the moil brilliant event of this week but also of many to come. Tha Ptms Club entertainment at tha Ileitis; Theater to morrow evening la another function of particular Interest and a number of lose and box parties are planned which will be followed by suppers at the fashion able grills of the city. The 'Press Club Itself will entertain with a banquet at the Portland Hotel after the show. The feature of special note In tha pro gramme of social activities but week were the dinner-dance given by Mr. and Mr. William MasUaster for Mts Mac kenzie, the Informal hop at the Vancou ver Barracks. Mrs. Byron Randolph Nirholaa' t,-a yesterday, and tha after noon Tuesday when Madam von Bo ton. Miss Tl.a von Bolton and Mlsa Edith Nivnoten entertained With the third of their "sewing teas." One fact particularly noticeable now-a-da Is the Influx of folk, who have been Journeying about the globe for months, that Ihry may pass tha holidays at home In Portland. ltu.ee scarlet potnsettaa and also palms mere the decorations of ballroom, banquet-hall and card parlors last Fri day at the Masonic Cathedral at Loeni dale and Morrison streets, when tha CcoctUa Bite Masons entertained with the second of their successful and de lightful "at homes-"" As usual the win ners at cards were presented with gifts, and at this affair tha auccessfu contestants were Mrs. John Oreene and Dr. 1- M. Darts. The patronesses for the party were: Mrs. K. -V. Heals. Mrs. M. I". BanReld. Mrs. J. McLelland. Mrs. George Staple ton. Mrs. Philip .Neu. Mrs. X. I". Car penter. Mra . A. Ileppner. Mrs. II. I. Keener. ilr. Charles E. Kunyon. Mrs. Walter J. Ilolman. Mrs. J. T. CDonnell. Mrs. J. J. Reed. Mrs. Frank Watklns, Mrs. 11. E. Wood. Among the gueste were: 1L L. nt tork. Mrs. Kta liertsman. Dr. and Mrs. ;. C. Newcastle. Dr. and Mrs. J. K. lxw-ke. Mr. and Mr. McKlnley Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. Bunyoo. Dr. and Mrs. Homer 1. K-nny. Mr. and Mrs. O'ont K Cellars. Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Carpenter. Mr. and Mm. A. A. Bai ler. Mr. anH Mrs. M. C. Raofleld. Mr. and Mrs. William Krelburr. Mr. and Mr. ". Miiutnarr. Mlaa Helen Minslncrr. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Turley. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. llofmann. Mr. and Mrs. Merman L- Carlson. Mr. and tin. 11. I. I'almer. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Callam, Mr. and Mrs. refer Mob k'rk. Mix L. K. Ilobklrk. Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Ilolman. Mr. and Mrs. 'harles K. Fields. Mts Willow May Field. Miss Xasel J. Field. Mr. and Mrs. K. I". Kntcht. Mrs. B. 1. HMmes. c-f Oakland. CaL: Mr. and Mrs. I. L.. I'ovey. Mint Vlda fovey. Mr. and Mrs. 7L bwett. Mr. and Mm. Klwood Wilds. Mr. and Mrs. R. I. Cannon. Mlos Can non. Mr. a n1 Mrs. J. O. Nichols. Mr. and Mrs. A. II. Maegly. Miss Esther Maeg I. Dr. and Mts. L. M. l-avln. Mr. and Mrs. C F. Peek. Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Jancke. Mr. and Mrs. W. C feaerlet. Mr. and Mrs. l U Fraley. Mr. and Mrs. A Eastman. Mr. and Mrs. H. May. Mlsa Fannie M.ty. Mr. and Mrm. K. F. Kike. Mr. and Mrs. II. J. Blaeslng. Mr. and Mr. K. V. Uttlefleld. Mr. and Mm. I hi.lp Neu. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Bead. An inspection of our stock will reveal (trpdt mnltiriides nf snlendid ifts: such as will be a lasting remembrance for their beauty, style and quality. A few days remain to make your selections, and we would advise early morning shopping, as you would then avoid the crowds and receive proper attention. r. k. -e SUGGESTIONS Coral Rings VeryThin Watches Diamond Rings Sheffield Trays Meat Platters Seal Rings Mayonnaise Sets La Vallieres Medallions Oyster Forks Napkin Rings Traveling Clocks Military Brushes Pearl Beauty Pins Casseroles N Umbrellas Vanity Cases Fountain Pens Gold Match Boxes Liqueur Sets Watch Chains Cigar Cutters Link Buttons Soap Boxes Comports Cut Glass Vases Gold Lockets Mesh Bags Water Pitchers Opera Glasses Shopping Bags Lorgnettes Scarf Pins - Emblem Charms Binoculars Jewel Boxes Locket Watches Field Glasses Gold Fobs Card Trays Mantel Clocks Scup Ladles Carving Sets Neck Chains Bread Trays 5-Pc. Tea Sets Colognes Butter Spreads Amethyst Pins Gravy Boats Vegetable Dishes Picture Frames Tea Strainers Berry Spoons Hair Brushes Hand Mirrors Candlesticks lTPc. Coffee Setsj Coffee Spoons Puff Boxes Pearl Brooches y i . Rookwood Pottery 283-285 WASHINGTON ST, BET. FOURTH AND FIFTH Diamond Importers Silversmiths Manufacturing Jewelers STORE OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL XMAS I I "J Mr and Mrs. John . oreene. Mr. ana I Mre. II. J. Beck with. Mr. and Mrs. I Blchard Martin. Mr. and Mra. Peter I Morgan. Mr. and Mrs. L A. Beals. Miss Nancy Heals. Mr. and Mrs. Hiram K. Wood. Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Watkina, Mr. and Mrs. U C. McCMntock. Mr. and Mra J. V. Mclonald. Mr. and Mra. W. T. Jaeobeen. Mr. and Mra. W. J. Haw. kins. Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Ball In. Mr. and Mr. W. D. Jellson. Mta Harriet Jeli.nn. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Brown. Mr. and Mrs. 1- U Gilbert. Mr. and Mra, J. Annand. Mrs. Mary Bishop. Mra. J. O. Klrod. Miss Fleishman. Dr. Herbert He gele. Miss I.uclle shilling. Miss Blanche riweason. W. W. Work. Mlsa B. M. Wltech. Mlsa Gertrude Ieser. I L. Krause. C. S. Fletcher. C M. Whltcomb. MJsa Matueda McUlashan, Kalph D. Roblnn. M. Armstrong. Dr. I. O. Mac kle. Miss M. Cramer. Miss C Cramer. O. H. Cramer. W. 1L gtorey. Miss Ielta Watson. Mls Agnes Burch. . P. Kllbuurne. Miss Olive Knowlton. Mls Anna Hagner. Phlllo Neu. Jr- Miss A. Buckenmeler. Kmll Klesell. Otto J. Kraemer. Mrs. Frederic Harlow. Henry M. Bush. Mlsx Teresa Schwarx beck. Miss Buth Hal I In. Charlotte Bal lln. Lyle F. Brown. Miss tsybll Brown, Mra. Irene M. Ifunder. Arthur C MorTatt. Allen M. Brown. P. B. Scully. K. F.. Williams. Dr. Kmll M. Knna. B. H. Moore. Hubert A. Miller. W. I. Cooper. A. W. Neu. W. O. Barnes. J. H. McKenxle and It. Fred Glllet. Probably the largest affair of the week was the reception and tea given by Mrs. Byron Randolph Nicholas1 tMlsa Nancy Voorhlea J eaterduy afternoon In honor of Mrs. William Alfred Mum ton. recent ly from Islington. Ky., and Mrs. Allen Ureer. of tne llarrarks. M'.stresau-s of the samovars were Mrs. Gordon Voorhic. Mrs. Darld Phlndler. Mr Francis T. Halllnan and Mrm. Lloyd Wentworth. At the punch bowl were Mrm. Donald R. Munro and Mlsa G-nevleve Thompson. Others assisting Mrs. Nicholas were MVS Elisabeth Sears. 1Im Ruth Small. Miss !.ucl rarker. Miss Henrietta Kllot and Miss Camttle Doech. Christmas decorations of holly and Ore gon grape, with crimson carnations, made tha receiving and tea room particularly attractive. The guests who called between 3 and ( o'clock were: Mra. Gordon Voorhles, Mrs. William Blddie. Mra G. E. Brucre, Mrs. Donald Munro, Mrs. Fred Strong. Mra. Kobert Strong. Mrs, Fielding Kelly. Mrs. Walter Burrell. Mra. J. C. Alnsworth. Mra O'-orge Wentworth. Mra Lloyd Wentwerth. Mrs. Charles E. Sltton. Mra. David Uorlng. Mrs. Frank Chamberlain. Mrs. Jame Emert Laldiaw. Mrs. R. P. Chlpman. Mrs. Seth Ce-tlln, the Misew Catlln. Mrs. J. N. Teal. Mra. M. K. Teal, Miss Clara Teat Mrs. R. J. Marsh. Mrs. Francis Ilolman. Mrs. Maxwell Houser. Mrs. Benjamin Trrnckman. Mrs. Allan Smith. Mlea Camllle Dosch, Mws Lillian tvwen. Mr. John Claire Monteith. MIm Kllxabeth Sawyer. Mrs. Wiley. Mra P. J. Wiley. Mr Herry Scott. Mlie ITances Batchelor. Mrs. Hoamer Arnold. Mis Kl i. Ai.nh Mrs. Ralph Wilbur. Miss Kate Arnold, Mr. Frank Riley, Mra. W. i II. Mathewson. the Misses Nichols. Mlsa Kllxabeth Parker, Miss I.u.lle Psrker. Miss IjiIIc Hall. Mine Elisabeth Sears, Mi Henrietta KHot. Sin T. I Bliot. Mies Genevieve Thompson. Mrs. B. C. Ball. Mrs. Frank Qolber. Mr. Howard Hankln. the Misses Halllnan. Mr. Hnlll nan. Mrs. Herbert Nichols, Mm Charlea Gnuld. Mm. Anderson. Mrs. tille. Miss Eleanor Ulle. Mlsa Kate Gile. Mra. Wal ter i!os, Mr. Frank Kerr. Mrs. David Shlndler. Mr. A. C. Panton, the Mlssna Paatt. of Oregon City. Mrs. Henrv Kus seirTalbott. Mrsi Blddle Wells, Mr. C. E. Wolverton, Mrs. Grtaword, Mrs. Curtis Strong. Mrs. D. P. Thompson, Mr. E. L. Thompson. Mr. 11. H. Northup. Mr. Harry Northup. Mrs. Jneeph Bradley, Mm Iroy Parker, Mrs. William MrRae. Mr. Norman Pease, Mr. Lansing Stout, the Mlsae Gray, Mrs. Robert Hall, Mrs. Jamea Dunlap, Mra. Del Stuart, Mrs. Ramsey. Mrs. Ralph Harm. Mr. Ray Croa. Mr. J. C. Sanfortf. Mis Kat Fail ing and the Misses Moulton. The photograph of Mra Byrhn Randolph Nicholas, which appear on today's page. Is taken in a wonderful gown worn more than a hundred years ago by the great great aunt of Mra. Nicholas, Mr. Ellsa Woodward, of Lexington, Ky. It la of a heavy old-time silk, hand embroidered with clustera of tiny rosebuds and trim med with beautiful yellow allk fringe. so Mra, Frank Hart will pass Christmas In the East th! Winter with her daugh ter. Mlsa 9allte Hart, who Is attending an Eastern seminary for young women. Prior to the departure about January 1 of Mr. and Mr. Walter Hall Mathewson from Portland for Mission, B. C, Mr. and Mrs. Jame Ernest La id lew are en tertaining most Informally thi after noon at tea in their honor. Mission is about 40 miles southeast of Vancouver. There Mr. and Mrs. Mathewson expect to remain for an indefinite period. Many farewell tea and sewing parties, all extremely Informal, have been given for Mra Mathewon In tha last lornight. Mr. H. H. Northup was hostess ' at tea last Wednesday at her attractive new home on Terrace Drive. She entertained to gueste Informally in honor of Mr. Northup' slater. Mrs. A. M. Pratt, of Bryan. Ohio, and ber daughter; Mrs. W. D. Comer, . of Seattle, who are house guest of Mr. and Mrsi Northup for a few daya on the way South for the Win ter. Assisting Mrs. Northup at tha tea table, with it centerpiece of pink car nations and smilax, were Mrs. Harry Northup ana Mrs. Clarence Gilbert. The same flowers and greens formed the dec oration of the receiving room. ' Mrs. R. A. Letter has written from San Francisco that he may be expected In Portland this week, after passing several week In California as the guest of her parents, as well traveling between points of Interest, including a trip through the Grand Canyon. The announcement that Miss Caro line Wilson will make her debut early In January la causing a flurry of in terest among society folk and already gowns are being planned for the oc casion. Among the delightful event of the past fortnight was the series of "sewing teas.' the third and last of which was given Tuesday afternoon. The hostesses were Madame von Bolton, miss nca, you uo. ton and Miss Edith Nicholson, who enter tained at their Marshall-street home, in ... . . ,.wt . . a . ih. ftntt after- ail aooui i fjuB.o. - -. i noon those who aslsted at tea were Mrs. . Robert Hall, Mrs. r . n. Aiuston ana Mm A. M. Ellsworth. At the second Mis Ella Hlrch and Mra. J. N. Teal 1 k. ,AO mnA TllMUUV Mrs. J. D. pwuicu io " ' Hart an Mr. E. L. Thompson assisted.- The tsble decorauoris lunuuy wee Roman hyacinths -and asparagus fern, while chrysanthemums, carnations and roses In dell.te shades were distributed about the rooms. The drawing-room was particularly charming with fragrant pink roae buds. The guest entertained at these "sewing teas'" were Mm L. II. Tarpley. Mrs. El liott Habersham. Mr. George D. Schalk, Mr. H. Holme. Mrs. Charlea Joseph Schnabel. Mr. R. P. Earhart. Mrs. George Wlllet. Sim Frank Nau. Mrs. Frank Vamhiyn., Mrs. Frank Kerr. Mr. William Wallace. Mrs. J. J. Panton, Mrs. P. J. Msrquam. Mis Ella Stephens. Mrs. C C 8mlth. Mrs. Ferdinand Bartels. Mra. B. Foster, Mrs. W. H. Marshall. Mrs, C. L Gray. Mrs. Thomas Gray, Mrs. H. 8. Glle. Mrs. John Peters. Mrs. I. D. Peters, lira Everett Ames. Mra n 1 1 . vf r Aim, T Kill. Mra. Ed win Caswell, Mrs. Russell Sewell. Mra Charles Curry. Mrs. E. 1 Thompson, Mrs. Rudolph Prael. Mra. Robert Deck. . . n i , . rtavlat Mrs. P F Morev. Mra. Allen. Mra T. W. B. London. Mra. David Lewi. Mm. Hawley Hoffman. Mr. Reuben Lurks. Mr. J. C. Rumme lln. Mr. Ernest Tucker, Mr. J. N. Lev inson. Mrs. J. D. Honeyman, Mr. J. Rob inson Mr. Frank Warren, Mra David Shlndler. Mra. Henry Sargent. Mra. Wal lace MeCamarrt, Mr. William Jones. Mrs. Chamberlain. Mr. H. C. Campbell, Miss Celia Swlgert, Mra. J. W. Hill. Mr. P. Brlgham. Mr. Henschelwood, Mrs. Will iam Woodward. Mrs. H. Page. Mrs. Al blna Page. Mr. Bodlne, Mrs. Barn hard. Mrs. Marru Simpson. Miss Dorothy Hol brook. Mr. P. J. Mann, Mra Solomon Hirsch Mrs. G. E. Bruere, Mrs. H. H. Northup, Mrs. T. I- Eliot. Mr. . Henry McCraken, Mrs. George C. Mason, Mrs. W H Grlndstaff. Mrs. Otis Wight. Mis Eleanor Glle, Mis Kate Gile, Mr. C. E. u'.i, Mrs M A. M. Ashlev. Mrs. H. Blddle. Mrs. Gordon Voorhie. Mr. Mark Gill. Mr. . noonun, mrx. Ralph Wilbur. Mr. H. H.- Noble. Mr. D. A. Walker, Mrs. M. E. Teal, Mis Clara, Teal, Mrs. Frederick Nltchy. Mr. C E. Bmi'.h, Mra Walter V. Smith, Mrs. Anna B. Thompson, Mra D. P. Thomp son. Mlsa Genevieve Thompson, Mra Leroy Parker. Mr. Theodore Wygant, Mis Wygant and Mra A. C. Panton. rr. c. L. Templeton will Join hi family In San Francisco for Christmas and the holidays, returning to Portland the first Prt of January. Miss Martha Hoyt, sister ot Mrs. Rob ert Lewis, returned to Portland Tuesday, after an absence of 16 months, during which time Mis Hoyt, accompanied by jlr Philip E. Johnson, traveled through out Europe, summering In Swltxerland and Italy. Mi Hoyt passed the latter. part of her absence In Paris, sailing thence for America. Mrs. Henry Fairbanks (Miss Frances Lewis), who was the guest of her mother, Mrs. C. H. Lewis, for a fort night, left the city Tuesday for her home In New Tom. w un wrs. r air banks went also another charming guest of Portland society. Miss Helen Cheever, of Boston, who was for two weeks the guest of her sister, Mra G. S. Whiteside. Several large affairs, in cluding a tea at the home of Mrs. C. H. Lewis and a luncheon at which Mrs. L. Allen Lewis was hostess were given for Mrs.- Fairbanks and many entertain ments, mainly informal dinners and theater parties, had Miss Cheever as their motif. The departure of both women is regretted by their social acquaintances. Mr. snd Mrs. Henry J. BiiMIft arc t jjjpj STORE WmW & NOTfflHG fM DOWN -SALE r-wm, ' mi ! saaai -1 it At all times the style store invariably ex tends to its patrons all possible courtesy, and at this time particularly, when Christ mast gift problems are confronting you. We place our entire cloak and suit section at your disposal, where you select anything you wish for yourself,' or as a gift for mother, sister or daughter, -and pay nothing down nor make payments before Janu-ary,-1911. Use your cash for other requisites. Suits, dresses, costumes, coats, opera capes, fur coats, plush coats, fur sets and single pieces, waists, skirts, silk petti coats, cravenettes, slip-ons, millinery, corsets, sweaters, underwear, hosierj' and shoes; in fact, any article throughout our entire cloak and suit section is placed at j'our disposal to choose whatever you may wish without paying anything down or making your regular pay ments until January, 1911. . ; Charge AccoiiMs Solicited Avail yourself of this opportunity and supply yourself and your friend with the article desired , for Christmas during this Nil Hiiro PUffil Mix Sale Ends December 24, at 9 P. M. STEM OUTFIT mm Washington St., at Tenth. . The Store Where Your Credit Is Good.