8 Tin? STJXP AT " OTlEGOyiAy, PORTLAND, DECEimER 24, 1916. ioooooooooo0oooooOOOOTOOOOOTOOoOODOOOOOOOOOOOOOOaooot)ooooot)poe8 dames E. "W. Cooper (president of the club), W. H. Holman. S. E. Young. A. H. Martin. D. H. Bodine, W. H. Lee. M. Montgomery and S. H. Davis. Assisting in serving were Mesdames C. H. Wle der. iM. D. Weills, J. C. Irvins. O. C. Bryant. R. Walworth.' S. N. Braden, Alice Cockerline, C. B. Winn. L. E. Hamilton and C. V. Littler and the Misses Lucy Gard and Jane Mullen bach. m m w At the regular meeting of th Po litical Science Club on Tuesday the women indorsed a plan for municipal ownership of lighting systems. L. D. Mahone gave his views regarding the high cost of living. He spoke of the large dividends received by a few men who control large interests. It will be of Interest to clubwomen to know that the interpretation of Clement C. Moore's nursery poem, "The Night Before Christmas," which was given by Mrs. Florence Crawford re cently before the Portland Woman's Club, is to be repeated by her at 186 Fifth street. Woman's Exchange builds ing, this evening at 8 o'clock. Special Christmas music has been arranged. Miss Elizabeth Jones and Miss Struble will sing. This lecture is open to all. Ifouir "Liaslt Oooortaoitv 4aW sa. ar Th,s week wil1 positively end the sale of pianos (3 carloads) purchased from the Nicholls Piano Co.. of 'FHson. ' Do not miss this opportunity of purchasing one of these splendid pianos or player pianos. 3m httrHiH ilTTrTii TTIt MHliHMIIIIIIIIIIiilHil 1 1 1 JJ-Ut 1 1 II i 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 i I f i f 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 i n i t 1 1 n i b? J No Interest For 22 years, while others 1 charge you the usual 8. Can you afford to buy else where? THIS SPLENDID SWEET TONED, EASY-ACTION, $400 GRADE PIANO, $290 IN MAHOGANY, OAK OR WALNUT DELIVERED IN YOUR HOME A Cash l C ' Sends -n.,.,r M. , mi I J Your I XJJ $6 MONTHLY pllllllllIM ..ir.fMOoooooooooocoaoooeoooooQoooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooeooCASH) Jf -.'-"-- . '4 , y v 'K ' .JP . " C : ; f, . . ' -V "i - " ' 1- - ' t - ' ' s - - . f , ' ."i r L IN compliment to the members of the State Teachers' Association a re ception has been planned for next Thursday night In the Chamber of Commerce. The hostess organization will be the Oregon Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Associations. The following- have been invited to fce in the receiving line: Governor "Withycombe, Mayor Albee. J. A. Churchill. State Superintendent of Pub lic Instruction; E- F. Carleton, presi dent of the Oregon State Teachers' As sociation; Mrs. Charles H. Castner. president of the Oregon Federation of Women's Clubs; Mrs. William F. Og burn. president of the . Consumers' League; 1 R. Alderman. Superinten dent Portland public schools; Mrs. A. L. Stephens, president Portland Parent Teacher Council:' Mrs. L. A. Harlow, president Multnomah County Council Parent-Teacher Associations; Mrs. John Waldron, president Clackamas County Parent-Teacher Associations, John Claire Monteith, president Oregon Music Teachers' Association. All the local Parent-Teacher Asso ciation presidents, together with the officers of- the State Musical Associa tion, officers of the Portland Grade Teachers Association and the members of the State Board are asked to serve as assistant hostesses. The State Mu sic Teachers' Association will present an excellent programme. Mrs. Fred Dick, president of the Colorado Congress of (Mothers, who was in Portland when the National met here, writes of . extensive and success ful work accomplished in Colorado. She says. in reference to Oregon: "As chairman of the home economics com mittee we have one of your Oregon workers, Mrs. H. A. French. She is a capable and strong woman." , Following are the officers of Pi ' lot Rock Parent-Teacher Association: President. Mrs. Nina Duff; vice-president, I. M. Schamup; secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Mabel Smith. The organiza tion has found that its work is bearing good fruit. Women's Research Club Has High Ideals. Political luon Studied to Koable Intelligent l'e of Ballot. THE Portland Women's Research " Club is one of the new federated clubs which is experiencing an encour aging growth and has a most promis ing future. In the early Fall a mere handful of earnest, conscientious wom en, who realized the larger field of re sponsibility in which women were placed through the privilege of the bal lot, conceived the idea of such an or ganization as this political club, that they might meet their responsibilities intelligently by studying in a refined, womanly way. all questions pertaining to our National, state anr municipal government. 'It differs from, most political clubs In that the membership is restricted. Only refined, intelligent and normal women are eligible," said one of the or ganizers recently. Following is a list of the present membership. They hope by the end of the club year to have an enrollment of 200 or 300 more: Mrs. Jamee Abrey. Mrs. Donald Allison, Mm. Lucia Faxon Addlton, Mrs. Edgar H. Anderson. Mrs. C. J. Allen, Mrs. Edna Bell, Mrs. J. O. Bennett, Mrs. A. A. Bailey, Mrs. K. M. Baker, Mrs. Robert Berber. Mrs. R. C. Bell. Mrs. a, L,. Buland. Miss Mamie Brown, Mrs. . Jordan Brumfield. Mrs. N. Bicknell. Mrs. J. E. Bonbright. Mrs. Will iam Bradford. Mrs. O. P. Olertn, Mrs. L. A. Crawford, Mrs. Frank Clifford, Mrs. Robert K. Clark. Miss Laura E. Cavers. Mrs. J. T. Connelly. Mrs. "Lee Davenport. Mrs. Charles Dant. Mrs. J. E. Dean, Mns. George H. Dur ham, Mrs. J. F. Daneke. Mrs. Eunice Evans, Mrs. J. vf English, Mrs. Walter H. Evans, Mrs. M. A. Kiynn. Mrs. A. D. Frost. Mrs. Philip Gevurtz. Mrs. Frances Gotshall Mns. William G. Gosslln, Mrs. G. Heintz. Mrs. J. N. Holt. Mrs. J H. Hoxsie. Mrs. B. Hlckox, Mrs. Herman Heppner, Mrs. Elizabeth Hen dershott. Mns. S. B. Huston. Mrs. Lillian lk!e. Mrs. J. O. Jefferson. Mrs. A. H. John ston. Mrs. Charles Fenton Jones. George Johnson. Mrs. Otto Kline. Mrs. Carl Llebe, Mrs. M. E. Lohr. Mrs. Frank llth, Mrs. George Mi-Math. Mrs. D. A. McBride. Mns. Alice McNaight, Mrs. H. Morgan, Mrs. A. W Moore. Mrs. M. H. McClung. Mrs. H. a! Moore. Mrs. All.-e Madaeres, Miss Josephine McClung. Mrs. E. F. Mullay, Dr. J. M. Mc Oavin. Mrs. J. C. Marry, Mrs. W. A. Miles. Mrs. Fred Olron. Mrs. M. C. Poppleton, Mrs. D. L. Povey. Mrs. N. T. Palmer. Miss Anna Palmer. Mrs. E. A. Roben. Mrs. J. H. Shewry. Mrs. A. A. Panborn, Mrs. O H Strout, Mrs. L. C. Shankland, Mrs. Kmma IV j l Cs.. Shull. Mrs. John "W. Sweeney, Mrs. Joseph Supple, Mrs. D. R. Scammon, Mrs. W. H. Siegner, Mns. William Treavor. Mrs John F. Toft, Mrs. Fred W. Vogler. Mrs. Frances Van Tine, Mrs. A. S. Wilcox, Mrs. Edwin B. Wheat, Mrs. D. M. Watson. Mrs. S. E. Winn, Mrs. B. F. Weaver, Dr. Emma Wick strom, Mrs. Marmaduke Wyville, Mrs. James W. Welch. . Eugene Monday Book Club success fully conducted shopping teas during the holiday season. Members who served tea were: Mesdames A, L. In galls. Hamilton Weir. A. G. Barker W: W. Calkins, S. D. Read. R. T. Bur nett. R. H. Wheeler, Amy Smith, James Montgomery. F. C. Ayer. J. . Magla dry, Mrs. Collins. Mrs. L. E. Bean and Mrs. O. S. Penney. The proceeds of this tea will go towards the fund being raised for the woman's building to be built on the university campus. On Monday afternoon the book club met with Mrs. A. G. Barker at the Alpha Phi house and made plans for this so cial event. The November number of Every woman. contained an excellent article on "The Domestic Relations Bureau." as it is manage in San Francisco. Mrs. Jean de Greayer is at its head. Everywoman Is the official organ of the National Council of Women. The domestic relations bureau plan is- being loyally urged here. - Mrs. George W. McMath, president of the Oregon Congress of Mothers, has received many letters regarding the work of the Parents' Educational Bu reau and of the Parent-Teacher Asso ciations. Mrs. G. H. Armstrong wrote from Crown Point. Ind.. askinsr for litera ture. Mrs. Walter Grav wroto frr.tr. Mejnphic. Tenn.. asking for sugges tions. Pendleton sent the list of its new officers in Hawthorne Circles as fol lows: President, Mrs. C. H. Williams; vice-president, Mrs. L. B. De Witt; secretary. Miss Luella Spooner. Woman's Clubs Start Move for Fair Building. ' State Fair Board Adda item of S40, OOO to Budaret Legialatlve Sup port Is Sought. THE women of Oregon are asking the men of Oregon to Join them in the movement to have a woman's building erected in 1917 on the .State Fair grotmds for their use and as a memo rial to mothers, the pioneer women of Oregon. The State Fair Board has re sponded with unanimity to the request of the women, and has included in its budget the item of $40,000 to be used for that purpose. At the recent meeting of the Oregon Federation of Woman's Clubs, the fol lowing resolutions were adopted: Whereas. It Is impossible to obtain works of art or other valuable exhibits at our State Fair on account of the risks Incurred under present conditions, an urgent demand has arisen for a woman's fireproof building on the fair grounds; and Whereas. The Interest shown In the State Fair by the women voters of Oregon de mands a suitable recognition; therefore be it Resolved. That th Federated Woman's Cliibs of Oregon respectfully petition the Legislature to provide such a building for the us 3 of the women of the state and also as a tribute to the pioneer women of Ore gon: and. Whereas. The demand for such a build ing Is urgent and should be In readiness for the next fair, be it further Resolved, That the State Board Consist ing of Governor, Secretary of State and State Treasurer) be and is hereby requested to furnish the estimated cost of such a pub lic building to the State Tax Commission next December (In accordance with section 3644 L., 1U13) to be included by it in the expense of the state for the ensuing year: be it further Resolved. That a special- committee of five be appointed by the chair to take charge of the subject matter of these resolutions. "In view of such action it is incum bent upon every local woman in the state, especially every clubwoman, to do her part of the .work. This can be accomplished only by constant agita tion and urgent effort, particularly with those in authority, including every legislator. "This is not a partisan movement and action in its favor should be unan imous," said Alice Weister. chairman of the art committee, and added: "It is suggested legislative and other appropriate committees be appointed that will actively promote this enter prise, and place themselves in com munication with the chairman of the committee in charge of thin legislation." 'French Day" Is Observed by Woman's Club. Ctrlstnas Tree la Part of Interest ing Programme Held by Women. ONE of the best meetings of the sea son was t held by the Woman's Club, Friday, December 22. The hall was gay with poinsettias, holly and Ore gon grape, which adorned the walls and chandeliers. A large Christmas tree in a corner brought to mind the ap proaching holidays. . At 1 o'clock the parliamentary de partment, one of the most interesting department, ofthls club, met with Mrs. Grace Ross as leader. - In the absence of the president. Mrs. Joseph A. Pettit, Mrs. C. B. Simmon, first vice-president, presided during the business session. ' This being "French day." Mrs. Jane Burns Albert sang the following group of songs: "Le Soir" (Thomas); "Chanson Triste" (Duparc). "Le Coli bri" (Chausson), aria from "Louiee" (Charpentier). She was accompanied by Mrs. Warren E. Thomas. Rev. Father Langlard. of Seaside'. Or., delivered an able address on France, its resources and industries. The social committee had charge of the social hour which followed. Mrs. Charles M. Scott and Mrs. R p. Graham served from a beautifully appointed table, which was centered with a tiny Christmas three, decked in candles and ornaments, poinsettias and holly filling every available space. .. Albany's "Modern Travelers" . have been successful in their teas for the benefit of the library. The committee in charge of the teas includes: Mrs. F. H. Geselbracht, Mrs. J. K. Weather ford, Mrs. J. D. Summers, Mrs. Henry F. Merrill and Mrs. J. H. Ralston. Those who poured Saturday were the Mes Y. W. C. A. Has Week of Christmas Festivities. "Children's" Party and Gymnaalum Affair Both Are Staffed la Holiday Settimaja. Backward, turn backward. Ob, time in your flight. Make me a child again Just for tonight. r 1 1HE spirit of this old song was very JL literally carried out on last Mon day evening at the "children's" party, given by the gymnasium department of the Young Women's Christian Associa tion. All members of this department were invited to come, "to look as young as they could, and to act as young as they , looked." Following these instructions, prompt-, ly at the appointed hour, there came jane and Danny in knickerbockers, Peggie and the little old-fashioned girl. Buster Brown. Little Red Riding Hood, the Milk Maid, sis Hopkins and her sister, braids and all. and scores of other typical children, all ready for a Christ mas frolic. Christmas stories were told and there were dances around the Christmas tree which occupied the center of the room. The best of the party, candy-pulling, came last, bat a little note of sadness seemed to creep over the faces of some of the "youngsters" when they found out that they couldn't pull and get all stuck up as they used to. And some way the candy seemed to lack just a little of- the old-time flavor, but it was mighty good. Mary Blanche, who entertained on this occasion, was a perfect picture with her long, black curls tied with a big red ribbon, middy blouse, short, white kilted skirt and white stockings and slippers. All were invited to come again in about a month, wben school was out, for another party. Lebanon Parent-Teacher circles will have the following programme for the next few months, with meetings held on the first Thursdays of the month in the high school: ' January 4, 3:15 o'clock P. M. "Home Reading," Mrs. Gill. Mrs. Barnhart; en tertainment. Misses Hazleton and Keeb ler. February 1, 8 o'clock P. M. "What Should Teachers Expect From Par ents?" "What Should Parents Expect From Teachers?" Mr. Barnhart, Mrs. Garland; entertainment. Misses Heist and Hoerr. March 1, 3:15 o'clock P. M. "Care of the Physical Child in Home," Mrs. W. G.. Amos, . Mr. Brumbaugh; entertain ment. Misses Garland and Fry. April 5, 8 o'clock P. M. "Choosing a Vocation." U. of O.; entertainment, high school. , v May 3 Election. The officers are: Mrs. A. W. Black burn, president; Mrs. Byron, vice-president; Miss Anrra Denman, secretary; Mrs. .T. M. Graves, treasurer. Government Aids Women in Finding Employment. Auxiliary Ifelpa Bureau and Posi tion Are Investigated for Pro tection of Applicants free. THE Federal Employment Depart ment recently opened a woman's division in its employment bureau here. It provides another free employment agency, such as the excellent one in the Y. W. C. A., where women needing work and having few fees to spare may go and get work free of charge; and one of the most splendid features of the Federal bureau Is that no girls or wom en are sent to fill positions that have not been well investigated. This in sures them against going inconvenient distances at large or small expense only to una that there is a strike on or that working conditions are impossible or that the position has been misrepre sented. Portland -women have formed an or ganization to support the Federal Em ployment Bureau, known as the Auxil iary to the Women's Division of the Federal Employment Bureau. They hope to encourage employers to use this agency a opposed to private agencies. wnere vne worKers have to pay fees. Miss .Eager, who is in charge, asks all who are interested in the success of the new division and in the welfare of working women in general to call her when tKey need workers and, further, to spread the news that she is ready to supply workers. She has a great many women on her HliCESTLT-VAMED PASTOR OS" NEW JERUSALEM CHURCH. Rev. William It. Reece. Rev. William R. Reece, of Los Angeles, is the successor to Rev. Samuel R. Worcester, of the local branch of the Church of the New Jerusalem, or the New Church Society. Mr. Reece arrived recently and preached his initial sermon to the local society last Sunday. Tie will preach again today. The services are held in Ellers Hall, Broadway and Alder streets. Rev. Mr. Reece was formerly a news paper man. Dr. Worcester has re tired from the active ministry and will live in Los Angeles. I fv f . W- i Ai I . fj- '-- J. Ii i k '-- " if IS T USED PIANOS AND FREE AUTO SERVICE Ve wU1 8nd a cap to your nomo ,f you want to ee ur stock- CaU Matn TT-TT- T- a tt -r- -v a"d Ur automobn w,u b t your service; no charge. rREiiIAILROAD FARE Ww wl" bear the railroad expense to Portland and return from any. where within, three hundred miles If you purchase a piano. FREE DELIVERY WlU deVyerw ,th plano to your home- Aether in city or country. State of m. Oregon or Washington. OUT-OF-TOWN BUYERS Th,S 18 ur Pnortny. we pay freight and deliver to your home h,.v r. r . V" TT 1VlJ at our Pense during time of this sale. It is safe and satisfactory to SlVe-mu0cr:re.?-mtr?-ibm." 2r.J?hone- Particularly since our proposition the usual ,?!. PJa.y,r Pla" Purchased carries with It the Schwan Piano Co. guarantee me .usual guarantee from each manufacturer of these new musical Instruments. THE Manufacturers' (oast Distributors, ill Fourth Street At Washington list who need work by the hour or day women who have families to whom they must return at night, and women who are the only support of their fam ilies and whose husbands are tempo rarily out of work. These women all are badly in need of day work, and It would be a real Christmas or New Year's present to them to give them employment. The Woman's Division of the Federal Employment Bureau Is installed in the City Hall (Marshall 4100) and Mies Eager will give personal attention to inquiries. She would be especially glad to have you or anyone desiring work done to call between Christmas and New Year's, as the list of waiting work ers promises to be larger than now. She says, "Can't you give one of these women a New Year's gift in the form of a day's work at 25 cents per hour?" "Merry, merry Christmas every where." This sort of atmosphere has pervaded the T. W,. C. A. for the past week. A wagon load of Christmas greens and holly and a big Christ mas tree was sent by Mrs. Charles Kamm to the association early in the week, and willing hands soon put the Christinas touch to walls and tree. Throughout the day and during the evening hours little groups of women and girls have been seen busy at work putting in best stitches in their Christ mas work. On Monday evening the gymnasium department had their Christmas party, and on Tuesday even ing the social committee gave their annual Christmas party for girls in general. On this occasion the auditorium was made to look as much as possible like a big family room at Christmas time, with the big Christmas tree as the cen ter of attraction. A majority of the girls busied themselves for a time with their Christmas needlework. During the evening a Christmas pro. gramme was given. Mrs. G. E. Boyer smith. from the Gillespie School of Ex pression, gave a Christmas story. Mrs. Donald Spencer entertained with a number of songs. Pupils of Miss Nina Greathouse gave a clever little play and all Joined in singing Christmas carols. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Charles T. Kamm and Mrs. Stewart, of the social committee, who were in charge. Chapter A, P. E. O. Sisterhood, will hold a Christmas party on the after noon of next Thursday in the home of Mrs. J. C. Mann. 640 Schuyler street. The current literature department of the Portland Woman's Club will be entertained Thursday at the .home of Mrs. G. J. Frankel. 664 Wasco street, with Mrs. V. S. Keasey. Mrs. Albert SANTA, HASTY TO PROMISE, MAY NOT VISIT ALL WITHOUT HELP Children of Poor May Awake on Day of Plenty With Empty Stockings, so All of Chris Assistants Are to Be Put on Watch. BY EDITH KNIGHT HOLMES. WHEN the Joy bells ring out to morrow and the day of days for the children arrives. I am so afraid it will be found that Santa Claus has forgotten some of the little people who have awaited Christmas so eagerly. He made a lot of promises, that dear old man did. but he's getting so old and maybe he will overlook some of the boys and girto. I went up to the department stores and found him on several occasions telling the children, "Yes, I'll bring what you want." I no ticed he didn't always make note of his promises and if, percnance, his mem ory does fall, there will be a number of empty stockings, so this story is a message to all of Santa's assistants to be on the lookout for any who may be forgotten. Just on a chance that you might find one of these, why not put a few toys and goodies in your machine, motor down from the Heights to some neg lected spot along the river bank in South Portland, or somewhere else that has an appearance that suggests any. thing but prosperity. You'll find more Joy In doing for some of "God's little ones" than In giving a handsome gift to a wealthy friend. I hope Agnes gets her new dress. That and a pair of shoes and a hair ribbon she requested Santa to give her. He said he would, but he didn't get her address, and Agnes surely needed the dress and the shoes, for hers were very much the worse for wear. "Are you a good boy?". Santa asked the lads who came --up to his tempo, rary home, a bright red cottage made of imitation bricks. Each child de clared he was good and then proceeded to state his wishes for Christmas. "Of course you are good," said Santa. "I haven't found a bad child in Portland yet." Nearly all the boys want mechanical toys, erector sets with which to build bridges and buildings, trains, engines, electrical toys., building materials. "Never saw so many practical boys In all my born days," commented old Santa. "The Portland fellows all want to be constructive. Good thing, too. ORGANS f35- 15 Kmrrson. Krrd 4t Thuaaua. Klh.ll - STORE THAT CHARGES NO INTEREST Schwan Piano Cleveland and Mrs. A.- H. Steadman Joint hostesses. Luncheon will be at 1 o'clock. "The Rising Tide" will be read and discussed by Mrs. Nettie Greer Taylor. Mrs. Charles Dant and Mrs. H. J. Bigger. Members, bring thoughts for the New Year. Take Broadway or Irvington car. ' The Monday Musical Club will hold a social tea for the members after the first of the new year. The party was planned originally for this week at the Hotel Multnomah. On. the last Monday in January, airs. E. M. Baker will en tertain the club at a reception. Chapter F. P. E. O.. will entertain on Thursday at the home of Mrs. George E. Willard. East Forty-second street North. The evening will be for the families and friends of the members Members of Lincoln-Garfield Corps. No. 19. Woman's Relief Corps, are re quested to be at their hall in the Court house at 1 p. M. Friday. January 5, for special work prior to Joint installation with the post.. Professor J. B. Horner, of the exten sion department of Oregon Agricultural College, will give an illustrated lecture, "Egypt, a Country Without Free Schools." at the assembly room of the Mount Tabor School. East Sixtieth and East Ash streets, at 8 P. M. Thursday. December 28. The Mount Tabor Parent Teacher Association has arranged for this as the first of a series of free lec tures to be given monthly. Everybody will be welcome. Admission is free, s On December 2S at 8 o'clock in the scnooi assembly hall, corner of East Sixtieth and Ash streets. Professor J. a. Horner will give an Illustrated lec ture on "Egypt, the Land Without Free schools or Bibles. Mount Tabor Parent-Teacher Association cordially in vites an to attend this lecture. At the last social meeting of the Coterie Club for 1916 Mrs. C. J. Allen gave a talk on "The'Effcct of the Eu ropean War Upon World Literature.' Mrs. Allen dealt with the subject in a clever and comprehensive manner and ner talk was much enjoyed. Chapter C, P. E. O. Sisterhood, held a party and Christmas tree Frldav in the Hotel Cordova. The husbands of the members were the honor guests. Frits De Brune sang and Miss Leah Herman read. Refreshments were served. The decorations were holly, mistletoe and garlands of greenery. Central W. C. T. U. will celebrate pioneers day on Wednesday, when the early crusaders in the cause of tem perance will be paid due tribute. Sev eral prominent women will speak. Keeps them out of mischief. Give a boy something to build and he won't be destroying the furniture. Boys get into trouble, get Into the Juvenile Court and land in Jail eventually, all because they don't have enough work to keep their bodies and minds busy." When he had found time to make this statement he had to "get busy" again, for the children were crowding up. Two little sisters, daughters of a Baptist preaotier, were there with their big dad. Both wanted dolls and doll buggies. "Next." announced Santa, and up came Virginia with golden curls, lead ing brother Buddy, aged 2. Buddy was scared at first, but managed to pipe out, "I want a Tlge." pointing to a little striped yellow tiger. "How do you know what he is?" asked the host. "Me saw him picture in the paper every day," replied Buddy. Virginia asked for a doll. I believe every girl except ing Agnes wanted a doll. Probably she did. too. but thought of the sterner necessities first. "Me wanna duck: go 'quack"; horsle and drum, too," declared a tiny, boy who didn't appear old enough to be able to talk as well as he did. A solemn, dignified boy of about 6 years approached. "I bet you're going to be a priest or a professor of Greek." said Santa. "What will you have at Christmas, a Bible and a desk?" "No, siree. I want a gun and a cannon and a warship and a sword and a drum and an engine with a loud bell on It." re plied the boy with the sanctimonious air. You can't always Judge by appear, ances. as Santa commented aside. A little colored boy declared In his most polite manner that he was pleased to meet Santa Claus and he would like a box of candy and a lemon pie with lots of "white, foamy sweet stuff on.': and a set of building blocks and a "phoneygraff." He said he had two little sisters and they both wanted pink silk dresses and red hair ribbons, and his big brother wanted a horn and a set to build bridges with and some carpenter's tools and a train that runs on a track. Santa will have to take a special trip to fill all that order. "I bought 7S cents worth of things already for my brudder and sister, so 1 - 1BO- i--iudi Sons. Singer, llallrt & Uavia. Strlairay, Klacaer, d satisfactory to to exchange within one year virtually of satisfaction, as also Co. Warrantee Barked by $12,000,000 Itink you might please bring me sum fin." suggested the next boy. who naniea a DooK about animals and a "watch what would tick" and an en gine. "Curly-locks" maybe that wasn't her name, but it mitht as well be wanted a baby doll with real hair and eyelut-hes. and she would like a cradle if Santa could spare it. "But I don't want to be selfish, so if you have to give the cradle to another little pirl I will try and get. my brother to make my dolly one." added the lovely little maid. "Say. Santa, will you bring my grandma a new pair of warm slippers." said a small girl. "I haven't got the money to buy them and Grannie's cold lots of times." Santa promised. The youngster who made this request was clean and neat, but poorly dressed. "Please, can we have a turkey this year? Last Christmas we had a roast of beef. It was good, but all the other kids said their folks had turkev, so will you send us oner' This was the request of a small girl who afterward confided to Santa that her dad had a job this year, and he didn't last. I bet they get that turkey. A lad who had an artistic bent want ed some clay for modeling, some water colors and some pastels. A dozen came along asking for mechanical toys. The little tads begged for woolly lainbs. blocks, books, dolls, rag babies and a score of other things that are popular In toyland. Let's hope they- get ever so many nice things, and If they don't got them, maybe they will know that some other little child did. and the other child was sick and poor, and -so the children who were better off had to share with them. The Public Welfare Bureau and the Portland Parent-Teachers' social serv ice department and all the i-hurches have tried to help old Santa Claus. so let's trust no one will be overlooked. They may be, however, if someone who has much of this world's store doesn't share just a little with some poorer brother. Here's a chance for all who wish to be helpers of Santa Claus. Children who wanted to he sure they would have their rifts wisely wrote letters to Santa Clans and dropped them in a mail box. Here is a sample which found its way to The Oregonian office: Dear Santy: I am a good little girl. I want a buggle and a doll and candy and nuts. Gladys Haskins. Thanking you. Lents. Or. 56 Avenue and Ninety ninth street. PUPILS MUST RAISE CROPS Vear's Work on Half Acre or Ground Is Agricultural Course. WALLA WALLA. Wash.. Dec 23. (Special.) Superintendent W. M. Kern, of the city schools, wants pupils in the agricultural department to have some thing more than book knowledge of their course. Each student in that course to grad uate, must have put in a year's work on a half acre tract either at home or near the school. Pupils whose home J grounds are too small will be provided . - ...-!. 1 ... ,.i .... . ' t i ii tj fecnooi au thorities. Letters explaining the plan to the parents have been sent. Students must plant and care for the products and harvest them in the Fall. The school will furnish the necessary account books so that an accurate record may be kept. RURAL TEACHERS TO MEET Xormal School Anxious to Hear Ex periences to Shape Courses. OREGON NORMAL SCHOOL. Mon mouth. Dec 23 (Special.) Because of the large groups of students in some of the counties of Oregon who are teach ing schools, associations are bein? formed among normal teachers to keep interest alive In the new methods of Instruction and for social purposes. One of the purposes is to start a cam paign for a rousing rally to be held next June. The rural school department consid ers that the suggestions which the for mer students can offer regarding new proposed plans In the rural schools particularly will be of much benefit in helping to shape future courses at the normal school. Each County Scat to Hold Exams. SALEM. Or., Dec. 23. (Special.) Examinations of applicants for special teachers' certificates will be held at each county seat from June 27 to June 30, inclusive, according to a statement Issued by Assistant Superintendent of Public Instruction Welles. Applicants for any one of the following nine'kinds of special certificates will be examined in five subjects: Bookkeeping, do mestic art. domestic science, drawinar. manual training, music, penmanship, physical culture, stenography and type writing. The superintendent's office Is issuing a circular showing the sub jects to be taken and the sources which may be obtained by application at that office.