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flTE SUNDAY OREGOXIAy. PORTLAND. SEPTEMBER 24. 1911.
HARRISON FISHER GIRL
PAYS PORTLAND VISIT
Original of Many Popular Picture! Ij Surprised at Growth of City in Her
15 Yean' Absence.
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MRS. MAT C L1S.EI, "BIRHIJOX FISHER GIRL."
BT LOVI8B BR T ANT.
F-R a number of years we han U
been familiar with the Harrison
t'liher Girls. At every bookitand
they neve smiled At us frora the eoTera
of Saturday Evening Posts. Ladles
Home Journals and other popular mac
aslnes. whlla various Fisher paopla ap
pear on many of tha Illustrated pases
of tha "best sailers." There has sJ
wiri bean a marked similarity about
tha women of Fisher's pictures, because
they are hie conception of the truest
type of tha American girl and partly
because for a number of years , ha
usrd tha same model.
Frora the time Mr. Fisher was It
until he was it ha worked on a news
paper In San Francisco. Then he went
to New Tork. That was 15 years no.
The next year. Mrs. May C Lassen,
who wa then Mrs. Frank W. Bterhen.
wife of the well-known theatrical man
ager of tha Newmarket Theater, left
Portland to take up her residence In
New Tork. Mr. Fishes secured her
services as his model. She was his first
model, and he used her almost exclu
sively for seven years, and even now
occasionally In spits of the fact that
ha searched all our Western country
for a new mofleL Mrs Lassen Is now
visiting In Portland.
It was about the time Mrs. Lassen
began posing for him that Harrison
Fisher flrst gained the recognition that
has steadily grown since. It would
only be fslr to say he probably found
his upward climb made easier by the
assistance of a good model. She Is tall
and stately, with blue eyes and brown
hair. She always dresses In tha smart
est styles, wears hats that are decid
edly tha mods and gowns that are an-a-sglngly
cut.
Mrs. Laseen hss done other things
besides posing. She was a member of
the late Augustln Daly company and
has written a book of poema and sev
eral vaudeville sketches.
When she left Portland 14 years ago
she left a comparatively small town,
and although she likes It yet. for all
Its bigness, she wss hardly prepared
for Us tremendous growth In that
time.
JAPAN WOMEN QUICK
TO ACCEPT Y. W. C. A.
Kyoditsu Club Prompts Interest Among Foreign Colony and Educational
Classes Win Enthusiastic Support of Promoter.
AS THE result of a tie between
teacher and pupil In the Far East
.the Toung Women's Christian As
sociation of Portland has been enabled
to reach out among the Japanese wom
en and girls of tha city and. although
the movement la not yet three months
old. the success of tha association's
work is reported ss marked. On Mrs.
Furhl Illgashlda. a highly-educated
Japanese, has devolved tha duty of
bringing her countrywomen within tha
fold of tha association. Her appoint
ment to that post waa brought about
by tha Kyorltsu Club, named after a
school tn Japan la which Mrs. T. TV".
Kydd taught before her marriage, when
Mra lila-hashlda was a senior there.
Kyorttsu means anion.
The Kyorltsu Club Is one of the re
sults ef the Summer conference of the
association at tha Breakers last June,
when many Portland members studied
"Japan and Its Reseneralloa" and were
moved by discussion of tha subject to
plan to Include a Nipponese branch In
tha Portland work. The e'ub was or
ganised July IS. and the original mem
bers taking upon themselves the re
sponsibility of providing Mra High
snide's salary, ths sstenslon soon
showed telling results
Jssas felnr He VlatteA.
Mrs. Hlgaahlda vUlted practically
ovary Japanese woman la Portland to
tell them about tha opportunities of
the Toung Women's Christian Associa
tion, comforted many who were In
trouble and aided others In obtaining
work as melda She also sztended her
mission to Oresham. the Japanese wom
en ef that town coming to Portland to
confer with Mra. Illgashlda on tha as
sociation work outlined for them by
the Kyorltsu Club.
The Jspshese womsn who lives In a
Portland hotel prevailed upon M-n.
Hlghashlda to teach a Bible class In
hsr apartment that her countrywomen
In the hotel could atudy and at tha
earns time have watchful eyes ovsr
their children. Tha success attending
this plsn has prompted Mra Higbashlda
to arrange opening of a similar clsss In
another hotel.
Progress In the assoclstion's work
among the Japanese women and girls
began with reception tendered the
Japaaess tha evening- of July Is. Mrs.
Hlghashlda addressed them In their
native tongue and translated their re
sponses telling their appreciation of the
efforts of the Kyorltsu Club In their
behalf, sixteen Japanese women were
present. Following tha reception pro
gramma they were shown about the as
sociation building snd those wishing to
taks up studies srranged for them by
consulting with Miss Ward, chairman
of ths edurstlonal committee. Re
freshments cloaed the gala ovent given
In honor of the little women. ,
Forela-a Claaa Is Bfgss.
At the reception It wss announced
that the educational classes for the
Japanese would open July II, for a
six-weeks' term. That dste arriving,
seven children and three adults took
up the varied course. One little gtrl
returned to Japan and the remaining
six Include all the Japanese misses of
srhool age who live on tha Weet Side
In the eaveealve warm weather gym
nasium study wss discontinued but
classes In sewing and English were
held regulsrly svsry week.
Individual Instruction for each hss
been required except for two girls who
study together, both speaking English
aa well as Tankee children of their
age. They have been reading stories
of mssterpteces of literature and study
ing reproductions of fsmous paintings
connected with these talea
At the conclusion of tha Summer
etudy the Japaneee students requeeted
that the classes be conttnued through
out the Winter and arrangements have
been made by tha Kyorltsu Club to
maintain the Monday afternoon studies
for their charges. This wss made pos
sible by the foresight of four ef the
gtrl teschers of the Jspsnssa who be
fore resuming their studies at the Uni
versity of Oregon provided Instructors
take their placea here In following tha
plan outlined by the Kyorltsu Club.
Esewraloaa flappy Evvata.
Tha club gives a sociable to Its
Japanese junior members every month.
In August the pupils were taken In
automobiles to Johnson Creek where a
picnic luncheon was served. As tha
motor ride was ths flrst evsr taken by
the Japanese guests ths first outing Is
chsrlat-.ed as one of the best treats
afforded by the Kyorltsu Club. In
September the Jspanese girls snd wom
en of the club were guests In a trip
to Oregon City on tha Pomona through
the kindness of Csptsln Graham, owner
Drop Head
Ball Bearing
High Arm
Four Drawers
Quarter Oak
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The Gevurtz Special
Sewing Machine
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$1 Down, 50c a Week
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An elegantly constructed machine, fitted
with the drop-head antomatic lift and all
up-to-date improvements. Nickel-plated
hand wheel, ball bearings and supplied
with the latest style steel attachments.
Top and four swell front drawers of the
best quarter-sawed oak. "We have sold
thousands of these machines in Portland
and every one gives incomparable satisfaction.
$1 Down 50c a Week
Furnished Free With Each Machine
$20 Simmons Brass Bed
$11.95
An exquisite brass bed
with 2-inch posts and five
heavy filling rods, satin
finish. A bed made by the
Simmons Mnfg. Co. to re
tail at $20. The East Side
Store's special price is
$11.95
ihmrri
1 Gauge. 1
1 Gauge Screw. 1
1 Oil Can. - 1
1T Bobbins. 1
1 Belt and Coupling.
1 Shuttle. 1
1 Quilter.
Dozen Needles.
Instruction Book.
Comb. Screwdriver
Hemmer (which is
also a Feller).
Ruffler with Shir
ring Plate.
Tucker. -Hemmer
Set (four
widths) and Bin
der. Braider.
Thread Cutter.
Presser Foot.
$1.75 Kitchen Table
28i'i2 inch top.
The East Side
Store's
special price
95 c
One to a customer.
Substantially made of selected Oregon fir, mor
tised legs, a serviceable table and always sold at
$1.75.
J3.50W00L
Process 60x76
BLANKETS
$1.95
A gray Blanket which will give ex
cellent service. Two to a customer at
the low price of $1.95.
This $30 Princess
Dresser
In Circassian walnut,
mahogany, quartered
oak, birdseye maple
or French gray, with
French plate leveled
mirror, just like cut,
at the
East Side; Store
this week only
$17
.15
An exquisite
Dresser for Mi
lady's room.
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The East Side Store Gives You Your Own Time to Pay for Your Purchases
Our immense store is filled to the brim with splendid furniture, rugs, carpets; men's 'and women's wearing:
apparel everything to furnish the home and clothe the family priced as conscientiously low as the quality of
the goods will aUow lower than elsewhere and on top of this we gladly extend credit. A small payment at
the time of purchase, the balance weekly or monthly to suit your convenience.
Sale of High Grade Rugs
8 Sample Wilton 9x12 Rugs
of such famous makers as Bigelow, Lakewood and Mahal,
in the most charming Oriental designs, dQ7 Cf
sold always at $48 and $60 DO UU
12 Sample Roxbury Axminster
9x12 Rugs
Two Oriental designs, rich dull coloring, brown nd terra
cotta, a magnificent rug. Usual value JQQ
$35, special price at the East Side Store 4 O
All Cars;
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The 'CeSf Side Store
EevstBar:rvsici & Union. Ave-
of ths bost, whoss dsucbtsr is a msm
bsr of ths Kyorltsu Club.
Miss Mlchl KswsJ. tho renowned
Christian worker In Jspsn. hss sx
pressed reat sstlsfsction oer the pro
gress of ths Kyorltsu Club In benefit
ing her countrywomen. When return
ing to Jspsn Isst Sprint;. Miss Kiwil
wrote to Miss Qsg-s. ssylnir thst one of
her great desires was thst Mra Hlsha
shlda be eocagsd to extend the In
fluence of ths Tounc Women's Christian
Association to ths Japanese women and
girls of Portland.
Future plans of the Kyorltsu Club
will not be decided until the return of
eollegs-g-lrl members for their Christ
mas vacation. In ths absence of Miss
Elizsbeth Lswls. president of the club.
Its affairs are under the guidance of
Miss Waldron. vlcs-prssldent. Officers
of the Kyorltsu Club are: M!ss Elisa
beth Lewis, president; Miss Waldron.
vice-president; Miss Jessie Nottingham,
secretsry-tressurer. For the July
September term Miss Ward Is chairman
of tha educational committee, and Miss
Oraham will fill thst post for tha September-January
period.
Library Notes
City Bonds to Be Resold.
In order to correct an error tn the
former advertisement on which bids
were submitted, the issues of 1600.000
Broadway brides bonds and 1250.000
park and boulevard bonds, which were
sold at ths last meetlns; of the City
Council to R U Day A Co. and Easts
brook Blodirett. of Boston, for J.6
rents on ths dollar will be sold sgsln.
Bids for these securities will be re
ceived by the wars and means com
mittee tomorrow afternoon when. It Is
understood, ths Boston brokers, will
submit another bid on ths sajns basis
as their former offer.
THE library can use to advantage,
by way of exchange, a number of
copies of . last ' year's directories.
If toy would like to present these vol
umes to ths library, they may be left
at tne office or If the librarian ts noti
fied by telephone they will be sent for.
The East Portland branch Is rapidly
approschlng completion, and 'will be
ready for occupancy. It Is hoped, by
November 1. It Is an attractive and
commodious building, and will be well
stocked with books. -
A sits was presented to ths Library
Association by a friend, who wishes
to remain anonymous, for the Alblna
branch library. This site is 150 feet
square, situated on Knott street, be
tween - Rodney and Union avenues.
Plans for the branch are In the hands
of Ellis F. Lawrence, and will be com
pleted within a few days.
MHl Drpartamt.
All teachers In the city. Including
Sunday school workers and club lead
ers, are Invited to visit ths room re
served for their use at tha west end
of the circulating department of the
Central Library. The rooms contain
professional books and magazines on
educational subjects and a sample col
lection of books suitable for children
arranged by grades.
Thirty-thres schools will be fur
nished with classroom libraries this
year. In addition, reference libraries
have been deposited on the shelves of
the Lincoln. Washington and Jefferson
High Schools. Ail these libraries are
under the supervision of the public
Mbrary. but ths books themselves ars
furnished by School District No. L Spe
cial privileges are given to teachers
of all schools, whether public schools
or not.
One of the most Important features
of co-operation between schools and
libraries Is the Instruction of every pu
pil In the use of the library. Those
schools situsted within walking dis
tance of the Central Library or ts
branches have a special opportunity to
cultivate In their pupils the library
habit. Sir Thomas Bodley, of Oxford
fame, after exhausting all the Joys of
politics and court life, decided "to set
up his staff at the library door" at a
time when libraries were for the few.
Now all the children In the school have
that privilege, and the teachers, may
have the pleasure of leading them
there. The forming of the library habit
by the children will turn many streams
of Information Into the claeses being
conducted. A little time given to mak
ing them familiar with the resources
of the library will leave the teacher
free to do the advanced reading that
she may wish to do. The children will
find for themselves In the juvenile
books much that otherwise would have
to be provided for them.
Last year several teachers brought
their classes to the library to learn to
use the catalogue. The results were so
good that this year the plan is to un
dertake class Instruction on a system
atic basis, beginning with the ninth
grade. Arrangements may be made with
the school librarian for a definite date.
If the class has already learned tha
general use of the catalogue the exer
cise will consist of research on a defi
nite topic It la necessary for the
librarian to know this subject In ad
vance that she may make careful prep
aration of material.
A lecture on the "Value of Good
Reading" wlU be given by William F.
Woodward, a member of tha board of
directors of the Library Association,
In the Congregational Church at Wood
stock this evening at 7:30 o'clock. A
reading-room was established at Wood
stock in the early Spring, and It now
has upon its shelves about 800 volumes
and a fine seleotlon of magazines.
Books are aent on request from the
Central Library to residents of that
vicinity. .
Miss Cordelia H1U has been appointed
custodian of the South Portland reading-room.
In place of . Miss Ross, re
signed. Miss Clarlsse Halle will have
charge of the Montavllla reading-room.
Miss Hill and Miss Halle have com
pleted the eix months' apprenticeship
required by the library. Miss Clara
P. Wold has been appointed custodian
of the Arista reading-room. Miss Wold's
experience in high school work will be
found of assistance to students.
County Sehoolp.
The records for the school year end
ing June, 1911, show a marked In
crease in the use of the library books
In the schools of Multnomah County.
Great care was shown by the teachers
in keeping these records and many
Interesting notes as to the books read
aloud were reported to the library. The
Bridal Veil school made the best record
of the one-room' schools, and the
school at Sylvan of the two-room
schools. The traveling libraries to be
kept through the coming year are npw
being distributed. The libraries for
the larger schools have been revised
and many new 'titles added. The
Egypt, Brower, Palmer, Bridal Veil,
Latourell and Mountain schools were
visited last week.
"Cplift" Magazine Attached.
Harassed by court suits brought by
base souls who demand coin for their
services, F. W. Gardam, undismayed,
continues to Issue The Weekly Chron
icle, a magazine devoted to the uplift,
and to preaching the doctrine of love.
Attached once for his printing bill, the
u-ndaunted apostle issued his magazine
Just the same, and now . Is attached
again on the suit of L. A. Taylor, who
demands $10 for labor performed.
Gardam says that there is a conspiracy
against him and has written several
letters to Deputy District Attorney
Fitzgerald, transmitting long lists of
prominent citizens, who he says are in
the plot. He gives no details of the
intrigue by which these .men have
brought about his difficulties. .
The salt of the oceans Is enough, if col
lected, to cover the United States sll over
with a uniform layer more than a mile and
a half hleh.
WANTED
Members for Portland Saxaplioae Band.
This will be the most unique band in
the country and the most widely known.
The instrumentation will consist of
axaphones, oboes, bassoons, flutes,
piccolos and clarionets and drums. The
eaxaphone is the easiest of all wind
instruments to learn. Players on some
other instrument have been able to
play medium-grade music on saxaphone
four weeks after purchasing the Instru
ment. You can do as well. Any young
man of good character Is eligible. Free
instruction under well-known In
structor. Fourteen young men have
signed up. For further particulars ap
ply to
ED WETMORE, -
Care Grave Mnsto 0
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