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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 3, 1915)
TfiE SUNDAY OREfiOyTAy. PORIXAyP. JANUARY 3, 1915 IWM ' - " - ' . . . - ' " ' ' . Eos i. 3V. Mid-Winter ClearanceNow On txa.aaa.ssaaasaaaaaasssaSsasBaaS fjmeassssil.aBssiiemBsMs. BmsmaPsMMmassMsMssssssl asaSBasBBBBBaessB Extra Special for Monday Only Great lot of SUITS, COATS d and DRESSES, selling reg- P ularly to $30.00, Monday, at 85 111 II. . '. r . ' ... V s . . ' II II .v "N. X Pjkr FRTVOLTT baa been the keynote of octal diversions extending from Christmas to New Year's day. The wee" kiddies and the belles and beaux f the sub-debutante set Tied with their elders to make merry through out the holiday season, radiantly happy youngsters laughed and frolicked throughout the long holiday, the older folk reflecting their merriment and Joyousness. V. jGarbed In a medley of fashions, the various sororities and fraternities cel ebrated the holidays for the students home for the annual Winter vacations At elaborate dances and dinners. The high school "frats" and alumnae shared In -the social pleasures of the week, Attending dances and. luncheons, and the) varied diversions dear to the hearts of ; the young people. Ice skating rial's an Important part in the dally routine of all ages, from the toddling S-year-old to the almost grandmother Already society Is on the qui Vive, awaiting the announcement of the en gagement of one of tho fairest belles of Portland's younger set. She is tremendously popular, and. In spite of the! ardent siege' of many of the ellgi bloe of the smart set, the fair maiei'a choice is other than local. ajany Portland families are planning to RO south -withls the nest week, and their will arrive In an Francisco' in time to attend the grand dedication ball to be given on the night of Jan uary at the new and magnificent Auditorium of tho Civic Center, .which i- t. h aim nf the nermanent build- Inn of the exposition. About three sides of the edifice are a row of seats and tiers of boxes will be completed in .time for the elaborate function. Above the boxes are the reserved seats which will be occupied by the elemenl i-1 i 1 A h. .nactiitnri. II WI1V ucativ 1 1 1 j v r - in b. . . Kr-i 1 1 1 t nB9nflnt nil the most wonderful- gowns and Jewels being made ready for the notable event. The first night at the Heillg Theater to see uavia n it-m v ua n social vveui, i - smartly-gowned society folk marking the event- airs, noieu vwcv i . i. fn. iha vounirer set on Jicw - Tear's eve was a delightfully ...rn affair, and Ur. and Mrs. J. Sher man O'Oorman's dance and supper party also were among the smart events of the week. The hockey game at the Ice Hippodrome, as usual i i l.rra namblltsre of the smart set. who dally take advantage or this exniiaris wu w coveted wUlowy figure and glow of . , an de unv oi id llghtful of the many holiday parties was that for wntcn ne immj College were bosta on Saturday night at the institute, the big assembly-room being used for the occasion. Here -bright and gar Christmas decorations prevailed, huge trees lighted with vari colered lights and decked with glitter ing; ' novelties were enhanced by the clusters of holly and greenery. Previ ous to the supper hour the guests formed In line and marched singing the earol. "The First Noel," Max Gushing being the accompanist. T?he guwt Included: Mr. and Mrs. Taa J. Malarkey. Ir. and Mrs. George Ked. Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Flnley. Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Woodward. Mr. and Mrs. ii R. Piper. Mr. and Mrs. John rtpes. Pr. and Mrs. Calvin 8. White. Miss Mary Stuart Smith. Miss Kuth Catlin. Er. Robert O. Hall. Miss Henri etta Kliot. J. H. Hendrlokson. Miss Elaa Crelle. Mr. and Mrs. H. Bohlman. Mr. and Mrs. Uckwood. Mr. and Mrs. Don ald Spencer. Mies Wilson. Miss CaV rerrter. Miss Gertrude Talbot. George liner. Mr. Mungcr. Harry Moores and ilr. WlUiams. ... Mrs. Helen Ladd Corbett was hostess for: a merry watch party following her annual custom, for a number of the younger element. Including both mar ried and debutante sets. Dancing was the' feature of the evening, supper be lng: served at the beginning of the New Tear. e . e Mr. and Mrs. John Emerson Cronan lafC for Seaside Thursday to pass the week end as the guests of Senator and Mr Fulton, of Astoria. . . ' Another merry house party to pass the holidar at the beach was tnat given in Oesrhart. their guests oeing nr. ana fc1M Mrs. Frank Dooly. Mr. and MLoui. day Night Dancing . which held Us rr ana Mr. ana jira. .uu ou. 7 11 ' ,r'-'"V'Ss v v-.. VT.' II , i - jf t " w f s - ' ' - " v , ' ; . J " ' "' f ; J ' irt 'J"-t II ' .3Hggf 1 - . . . ::os . - -y. '. r.- : v-.v v. : :: "i-f' vs .x - . . "- k f - : is' ydrf--nrr strafe ze?-r ?-ffer fA7-5r lay ii . vm.i..iis , . v. . iha hfll raom Of amiu v iiiAi f . i.i.'ift - - - the Multnomah. Those who enjoyed the inner party togetner were uv. Irs. Herbert Nichols. Mr. and Mrs. iurt Koehler, Mrs. Margaret BWdle. dr. and Mrs. P. W. I. MacGregor. Mr. .nH Mrs. SheDhai'd Eells. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Green. Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Lincoln Dvereaux and Mr. and Mrs. Hawley Hoffman, c i w .ninvpd nlessurablc even ing Monday night, when David Warfield I opened his engagement in "The Auctioneer- at the Heillg. and its members filled the boxes ana toe lower nwr oi the theater. Two of the larger box .i i tha nirht MrformuM P ,tT -r -Ur . H llr. Walfor - see i were fciiww - - - - On of the prettiest dinner tables spurns na Mr. 1 Mrs- Xhcodor B. General and Mrs. Charles F. BeebeT-d were among the cw lears eve guests, entertaining their family with a dinner party. Sealed around the tuble were Mr.i an J Mrs. Kenneth Keebe. Mr. and Mri Grrald Peebe and Henry Love, of Underwood. Wash. ... M. snd Mrs. TUilip Buehner's fam ily gathered around the family board for dinn-r also on New Tear s eve. in cluding Mr. and Mrs. George Sailor. Mr. and Mrs. Kobert P. Noble, of Carlton.- Or., and Mr. . and Mrs. Charles Thornton Ladd. Wilcox. The preceded their box party with a dinner at their King-street home, participated . in by Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Koehler. Miss Leslie Smith. Miss Louise Burns. Miss Claire Wilcox, Roderick Macleay, Hamilton Corbett, Prescott Cookingham. Theodore Wilcox, Jr, and the host and hostess. . ... Mrs. J. R. Dickson, prominent (n Pen dleton society, is visiting in Portland. ... Mr. and Mrs. Hawley Hoffman. Mr. and Mrs. David T. Honeyman and Mr. and Mrs. D. W. U MacGregor, passed the week-end as house guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Henry Davis, Jr who are. occupying their new beach resi dence at Gearhart for a short time. Miss Helen Werlein entertained on Thursday -with, a charmins card party Seldom, if ever, are garments of this character offered at so low a price. Each one is of the finest material and workmanship lined with Skinner s satin. If it is a suit, coat or dress for now or early Spring you will-find It here at this sale price, $9.85. Furs Reduced Skirts Reduced Hats Reduced Petticoats Reduced Waists Reduced Evening Dresses Reduced ' Everything in this entire store greatly cut in prke--and offering splendid opportunities to the thrifty, economical person Credit as always your privilege We give American Travel Scrip a mile in travel for every dollar spent. 405 Washington Street, at Tenth in honor of the Delta Gamma sorority girls. The house was aeciteu uu ''""V" settias, Oregon grape and holly, with rr0enrv Card honors fell to Miss Marion Page and Miss Vivian Pallet.. . . - , ' , - wm offairo of New Tear's day were the parties for which Mrs. Thomaa ii. iaiiey ana Misses Genevieve ana musauoni, i Thnv irnt rvufin house from 4 o'clock until midnight, the older con tingent calling during me uncmuu.. and early evening, and later the young at enloved dancing, followed by a delicious supper. The other anair was . costume party for which Miss Marjorie u ii a har- hrother. Hubei Hall, liaii nt.u ' were hosts at the home of their parents, - -r V TT.ll Ikanf Kfl Mr. and Mrs. Jonn rx. nan. jvuuui , i H,k.i4.h.itantA wet mftd merry during the evening, their array of gaily colored costumes being enhanced by the brilliant and elaborate tnrisiuia uocu- ratlons of the rooms. - Miss Mary Therkelsen. Miss Gwendo- i c.iu ta onnhnt TnerKeisen jeii lyii S3"fc Friday morning for Palo Alto "to at tend Stanford University, jhiss incr elsen is just entering, her brother is freshman and Miss smiui is in ucr junior year. ' - - - Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Carrick Burke .r.t.riiinrH a. few friends delightfully i.t r -var-'a ova with an informal watch party. Features of the evening were the readings oy jmliss jw m....t. n . : v. miialp,! an.nnmnaniment. I UlllQ. "'-' ... . If D.b. akn nlsiVH UPVPTH. seleC- 0113. 11UI " ' " J tions on the piano, much to. the delight . i j : J : V. n al.h. of her guests, aooui uuuiuem " orate supper was servea, u 6utolJ numbering about 20. Complimenting Mr. and Mrs. Charles Whitley, of Salt Lake City, who are passing a few weeks In "ortiano as guests of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Dough erty, Miss Blanche Burke was hostess for an elaborate dinner party Saturday evening in the royal suite Of the Hotel Multnomah. The table was most artis. hAino nhiAzp. with Quantities of huge poinsettias and ferns. Covers were laid for Mr. and Mrs. Whitley, Mr. and Mrs. Dougherty, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Griffin Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. Morris H. Whitehouse, Mr. and Mrs. David Taylor Honeyman, Dr. and Mrs. George a -kc-ehoii fr nnrf Mrs. Frank Burke. Mrs. 'Gay Lombard, Miss Bertha Tongue, Miss lnei Barrett, uarencs Sewall, John I. Burke, Jordan. Zan, Jo seph Kinney, William Burke, and the Ta nfiyir . Wft. CTllOVed in t h ft ballroom the latter part of the evening. An .lahnratA children's cartv. dig nified to the extent of a chocolate dansant, was given by Mrs. Charles Wesley Jones for her two daughters, Adele Camille and Louise Jones, on New Tear's afternoon from 3 to 6 o'clock. About 75 little ones attended this affair, making a charming en semble in their chic little frocks and sashes, the boys in etons, and all the appointments were similar to a grown-ups' party. An orchestra, played during the afternoon, and the attract ive table was presided over by dain tily attired little maids. .... In honor of Miss Nan Russell, Miss Margaret Mears was hostess for a pret ty dinner party Tuesday evening. Cov ers were laid for eight, around an ar tistically decked table, the feature of which was a basket-of exquisite pink carnations. . Miss Sara McCully also entertained last week in honor of Miss Russell, presiding at a pretty luncheon on Sat urday. Additional guests were Mrs. Walker Kamm. Mrs. Philip S. Kamm, Miss Ruth Teal. Miss. Katherine Hart. Misses Jean and Mary Brownlie, Miss Elizabeth Jacobs. Miss Margaret Mears and Miss Rhoda Rumelin. ... On Thursday aternoon. Miss Eliza Parker was hostess for a delight ful Informal tea, for a Yiumber of the younger set. The table was presided over bv Mrs. Kenneth Robertson and Miss Fay Nichols. Miss Genevieve Thompson. Miss Fay Nichols and Miss Genevieve Church assisted, about the rooms. ... In honor of Mrs. Lewis Mills, a charm ing bride of recent date. Miss Leslie Smith asked a few friends informally to tea Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. George Klrkham Smith and Miss Jean Mackenzie presided at the urns. . ... Mrs. Thomas Ersklne and Mrs. T. W. L. MacGregor will be Joint hostesses for a large tea on January 12 at the home of the former, for the benefit of the Belgian Relief Fund. Society is taking a keen interest In the two pianoforte recitals to be given by Estella Xeuhaus, January 17 and 24. at Masonic Temple. J. Howe Clifford, an eminent reader of London, England, will give readings, and the affair promises to be one of the most brilliant of the season. Miss Neuhaus is well known in the musical world and has created considerable comment In the East, and Southern cities for her snlen-, did work. She is one of the foremost women pianists in the world and has appeared before tne most, oibiihsuibouu audiences of the States. The list of patronesses includes: Mrs. Walter F. Burrell, Mrs. J. G. Edwards, Mrs. Thomas Carrick Burke. Mrs. Henry W. Corbett. Mrs. Robert G. Dieck. Mrs. J. G. Edwards, Mrs. Thomas Ersklne, Mrs. Henry R. Failing, Mrs. I. N. Fleischner, Mrs. Marcus Fleischner, Mrs. S. Frank, Mrs. Joseph C. Hare, Mrs. Solomon Hirsch. Mrs. Thomas D. Honeyman, Mrs. Gay Lombard, Mrs. John F. Lo gan. Mrs. Abraham Meier, Mrs. Julius L. Meier. Mrs. Alpha Eugene Rockey, Mrs. E. W. Rockey. Mrs. Andrew C. Smith. Mrs. ' Warren E. Thomas, Mrs. Holt C. Wilson. Mrs. O. E. S. Wood, Mrs. H. C. Wortman, Mrs. G. J. Frankel. Mrs. Herbert G. Reed and Mrs. Chester Deerlng. ... The next dinner dance at the Uni versity Club will be given Friday even ing, and a number of reservations al ready have been made by society folk. Owing to last Friday being New Year's day, the usual first Friday dance was omitted. . A charming affair was the bridge tea for which Miss Margaret Raeder was hostess Tuesday afternoon, at the home of her aunt, Mrs. T- C. Warner, in Irv ington. Guests were asked for four ok1a f th, ramf and the fortunate contestants were: Mrs. E. V. Cachon and Mrs. Stewart Moore. The rooms were aglow with artistic Christmas decorations, poinsettias. holly and Ore gon grape being used with excellent ef fect. The tea table was unusually pretty. . A miniature Christmas tree was lighted with dozens of tiny col ored incandescent lights, hung with glittering baubles. Presiding at the table were Miss Crystal Hyland and Miss Lillian Morgan, assisted by Miss Gwendolyn Smith. Miss Raeder is a charming girl, with a delightful per sonality, and Is one of the few really graceful dancers in the younger set. . . Leigh Hackley Smith, a prominent and popular Yale man. of New Y'ork City, arrived Wednesday evening to be the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. War ren E. Thomas. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leigh Barber Smith, who vis it tha ThnmnRM last vear. He is already quite lionized by the younger contingent, as ne ia a nv..i. dancer, in addition to having a distinc tive manner and. personality. . Mr. and Mrs. J. Sherman O'Gorman were hosts for one of the merriest and rioiiehtfui watch oarties of Thurs day evening. Their guests, numbering about 65, passed the earlier hours of the evening oancmg at wruwnreu Hall, the small ballroom being used, 0r a mMniirht auDner at the Warren E. McCord residence rounded out the festivities, the guests loudly proclaim ing the arrival oi ino new cw mm music and song. Af- an a Tra O'Gnrman nlan to leave within a few ' weeks for Coronado ..aSal I J SmmtuM Gpnenat jelClemv ' Aouascutum," Burberry," and " Tog a- Raincoats jor Men and Women. ! Exclusive Agents ; , K. S. ERVIN & CO.. Ltd. General English Tailors ' Importers of Men's Accessories. 2d floor selling building Sixth and Alder Streets W. G. SMITH & CO. mm Vk -ard ENGRAVERS , . Third Floer, M.rgan Bnlldlas;. Third Fl r. Wa.blaKt.a BitlldlaK. Ladies, for your next tailor made suit, see B. FINK 107 EtLESS BUILDING. bn& oj? Seaman Qcauuicc Safe at UKc&c Prices a cc . .. Ja.Sein.aluj iv This shop has a fixed policy to carry no merchandise over, and in order to accomplish a speedy disposal of all stock shall mako pronounced reductions throughout our entire collection of brau . tif ul ready-to-wear lines. One Group of Suits, formerly HVlt'.rZ.0". $16.50 One Group of Suits, formerly 8a?.tat,3' "W " $19.50 One Group of Suits, formerly 150 to $65, now on COO sale at PJ"U One Group of Suits, formerly $5 to $100, now on C AO tZf sale at &i.0J All Novelty Suits accordingly reduced Extra Coat Reductions Which make this shop worth your while One 'Group of Coats, formerly One Group of Coats, formerly $18.60 to $27.50, now flQ rft 2o to JJO, now on r- Q ci .fi.isv sale ac f.a.v.wr One Group of Coats, formerly $30 to $48.50, now on sale at on sale at $18.50 Black Afternoon Wraps and Evening Wraps Wraps formerly $67.50 now Wraps formerly $75.00, now $29.50 $36.50 Wraps f o r m e r 1 y POQ Kf $77.60, now JOi7.0v Wraps formerly CCQ Cf $95.00, now 4JO.OV English Rainproof Coats Foreign fabrics which represent quality gabardines, English twills, serges, coverts and Scotch mixtures. All with full rag Ian sleeve, including the late cape effects $25 and $30 Rain coats, now $16.50 $32.50 and $35 Rain-, coats, now ........ $19.50 Street Dresses Reduced to Interesting Figures "Ufn1":".": $15.00 $ 2 7.60 to $37.60 10 Crt Dresses, now. V-IQ'"" All Evening Gowns Reduced. All Afternoon Frocks Reduced. All Dinner Gowns Reduced. Millinery Reductions Made to clear the stock of every Hat in a few days. Hats worth $10 to $16 on sale at Other Hats proportionately reduced. $3.95 Half Price On all Bags and Vanity Cases. On all Combs and Novelties. On all Neckwear. Qua&ty CaiSeU at a ffxice These superb Corsets will be placed on sale Monday at these prices for one week only, merely to introduce the line and acquaint you with its charming- features. As a matter of satisfaction to us and genu ine corset comfort to you, we suggest that you - have out expert corsetiere demonstrate the art of corset fitting. We guarantee you will be come a permanent corset patron and thank us for the suggestion. Corsets Prices for one week only. Brassieres $ 5.00 Corsets $ 0.50 Corsets $ 8.00 Corsets $10.00 Corsets .$3.50 II $0.50 Brassieres .$4.60 $1.25 Brassieres .$5.75 $1.75 Brassieres .$6.75 I) $2.00 Brassieres Blouse Reductions $ 6.50 Blouses ... $ 8.60 Blouses ... 9.50 Blouses ... . $10.50 Blouses . . ,...$4.50 M $16.00 and $16.50 Blouses. ,...$5.75 i $18.60 Blouses ....$6.50 $22.60 Blouses ....$7.50 $27.50 Blouses ..$'. o ..$1.26 ..$1.35 $10. :o $11.50 $16 50 $1.50