SECTION THREE Pages 1 to 8 EDITORIAL AND SOCIETY v v v PORTLAND, OREGON, SUNDAY MORNING, DECE3IBER 31, 1916. NO. 52. Jfsr cn errs cy, eyisy . , . ,v-v-r': ;,- "-" ' ' "T yS'' J&zr-rtScrea Z.ccsrs' 7-4?, afar ??sr NEW TEAR'S EVE and what mem ories it conjures! Also what ex travagant and marvelous resolu tions it records among men and wom en, but alas, the need for some of the resolutions is past, which brings one to the point of considering how this evening will be passed. Some of the married folk have planned gay "watch parties" at their homes, others will wait to welcome the infant year and then join forces and attend the cele brations at the grills after midnight. The clubs will be somewhat deplet ed, as the presence of the men will be demanded at home tonight, although the friendly card games will have their full quota of devotee. Perhaps the prohibition law is responsible for the seriousness developed by many of Portland's bachelors. They are going In for all sorts of diversions nowadays, especially the better things of life. For Instance, one bachelor close to 40, fond cf girls and gaieties was casting about wildly for something to please his fas tidious taste, and the desire to "be a pianist was the outcome. He now de votes the hours formerly given to tra versing the "cocktail route." a well as the convivial evenings, to practicing scales on his piano. Still another bas gone in for painting and sculpturing, several others are studying languages, with a view to trying their fortunes in foreign lands "when the war is over." and the girls are forced to keep pace with the men or lose their standards of culture and accomplishments. In the meantime social functions are feeling the loss of dance partners. With the Jingle of sleighbells re sounding in the air as the various con veyances, some home-made, others quite smart, conveyed merry, laughing, shouting groups of girls and boys and matrons and their husbands over the snow-covered streets, added to the al ready gala Christmas atmosphere. The little lads and' lasses shrieked for Joy, as the weather gods particularly fa vored them, sending the snow storm during1 their vacation period. Dancing was relegated to the indoor amuse ments, while teas, dinners and supper parties followed each merry party. Sometimes the country clubs were the meccas for the gatherings of sleighing: parties, and again, the. girls and boys returned to the home of one of their party for a hot eupper before a cozy, crackling fire. The real news of the week was the announcement of Miss Genevieve But terfield's engagement.' It was made known at a charming tea for which her mother, Mrs. Horace Seely Butter field, was hostess on Thursday. Society, especially the dancing ele ment, was greatly disappointed at the postponement of the Wilcox dance scheduled for Thursday night, and ar sending messages of sympathy to Miss Wilcox, who Is suffering from a severe attack of grippe. College folk and visitors in town shared in the blaze of gaieties that made the week bubbling. The event that stands out foremost among the week's festivities is the Oregon Alumni dance of Thursday night at Multnomah Hotel. It was a brilliant affair, and was attended by hundreds of sorority and college men and women. Tuesday night also was notable for college af fairs, the Omega Nu sorority and the Kappa Delta Iotas, both of which were given in the Multnomah Hotel, the former In the ballroom and the latter in assembly hall. As the guests were practically all known to each other, there was much visiting across the bal cony dividing the two ballrooms. The annual migration to warm, sun ny climes has Degun in earnest. Tues- day was the day chosen by the largest group of prominent Portlanders, the afternoon train bearing at least a doz en well-known persons, many of whom will participate in the big New Year's celebration at Pasadena the Tourna ment of Roses and its Imposing list of festivities. The football game between Oregon and Pennsylvania will attract a large following of Easterners as well as Oregonlans. San Francisco has a large number of Portland folk wno plan to go on for the New Year's gaie ties at Pasadena. The Serge de Dlaghlleff Russian bal let will appear at the Heilig Theater on January 1Z and 13 and will bring In Its gay wake many parties dinner, box, line and supper parties, for which prominent men and women will be hosts. The opeulng night of this far famed ballet will be a replica of the first night of a grand opera season. Society folk thronged the Butterfleld residence. In Kearney street, on Thurs day afternoon to learn of the engage ment of the daughter of the household. Miss Genevieve Butterfleld. to Edward Everett Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Wilson, of Linnton. The news came as a surprise to many of the friends of the young couple, both of whom are popular In Portland society. The bride-to-be Is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Seely Butterfleld and is a very charming and lovable girl. The romance of the young folk date back to their school days, when both were students at the Portland Academy. Miss Butterfleld was graduated with the class of 1910 and the following year Mr. Wilson was graduated. Eater she attended Dana Hall and Mr. Wilson went to the University of Wisconsin. He is now associated with his father. Charles W. Wilson. In the well-known lumber firm of Clark-Wilson, at Llnn ton, where Mr. Wilson and his bride will make their home. As yet there are no definite plans for the wedding, but it Is probable it will be solemnized before Spring. The young folk, how ever, owing to their general popularity, will be extensively entertained with pre-nuptlal affairs. The reception Thursday, which was one of the smartest and largest func tions of the month was attended by hundreds of Port land's oldest and most prominent families, their handsome gowns and wraps blending harmo niously with the simple floral decora tion of the rooms. The bride-elect was showered with lovely flowers by the few friends who were aware of the happy news. Two little maids, Mayanna Sargent and Dorothy May Corbett, greeted the guests upon their arrival, presenting each with the announcement cards, at tached to dainty Spring blossoms. Miss Butterfleld was charming in a quaint gown of the 1860 period, built of gera nium pink taffeta and tulle, and she carried an old-fashioned bouquet of pastel-tinted Spring flowers, with a shower of the tiny blossoms. The same dainty and artistic floral scheme was developed In the dining room, with a broad, low basket filled with fragrant blossoms, suspended over the tea table with fluffy bows and streamers of pink tulle. Presiding at the exqulstely appointed table were Mrs. Harry A. Sargent. Mrs. James D. Hart. Mrs. I. D. Sanford and Mrs. Wal ter Holt. Ices were cut by Mrs. Orange M. Clark and Mrs. Alfred Tucker, the ta ble being placed In the broad reception hall or living-room. Assisting In both room were Misses V'Ona and Eel la Guthrie. Gretchen Klosterman. Louise Caswell. Eleu Smith. Dorothy Sanford. Margaret Bates and Mrs. Allen P. 2vJ? s-a. AecSaSsr? Aj sfr? 77?s? Noyes. Assisting In -the drawing ro'om were Mrs. Guv Willis. Mrs. Allen Ellsworth. Mrs. Mark W. Gill. Mrs. August Klosterman. Miss Elsa Gill and Miss Geraldlne Coursen. Society Is sympathizing with Miss Claire Wilcox, who is suffering from an attack of grippe. The invitations for the dance scheduled for Thursday night at the Vaverley Country Club, issued by Mr. and Mrs. Theodore IV Wilcox and their daughter, were re called on account of the latter'a ill ness. Miss Ellzabth Cadwell yesterday be came the bride of Irving C. Tomllnson at a charming but simple ceremony. The Impressive service was read in the drawing-room of the bride's artis tic home In Portland Heights by Rev. Euther It. Dyott. The couple were un attended, and only the most immediate relatives and closest friends were asked to share in the event. The rooms were attractive with Christmas green ery and flowers, and Immediately fol lowing the ceremony a reception was held for the wedding guests. Mrs. Solo mon Hlrsch and Mrs. Henry E. Jones presided at the prettily decked refresh ment table. Mr. and Mrs. Tomllnson left for their new home in Boston and will be at home affter January 15 at 8. West Hill Place. Charles River Embankment. The bride, who is a daughter of the late Mrs. Cornelia Burkhart. is one of the most popular and interesting young women in Portland Mrs. Tomllnson has been active in literary and musical circles, as well as art, and If a gen eral social favorite. Mr. Tomllnson is a prominent Bos ton mAn. a noted factor in the Church of Christ, as well as being prominent socially and In clubdom.. A great many dinner parties have been planned for New Year's night, the majority to be a prelude to the fancy dress dance for which the Corbett fam ily will be hosts at the Waverley Coun try Club. Mr. and Mrs. John K. Kol lock will entertain about 30 friends at dinner preceding the dance: Miss Mar gery Hoffman also will be a dinner hostess: Miss Claire Wilcox has asked several to dine with her; Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Warrens. Miss Jean Morrison and the Denny Clarks also are among the dinner hosts tomorrow night, all of whom will entertain groups of those who will attend the dance. Owing to an attack of grip Miss Katharine Eaidl&w will be unable to appear in the dance recital scheduled for Friday night, in which Miss Maud Ainsworth was to have presented Miss Eaidlaw to Portland folk at the Lin coln High School auditorium. The re cital, however, will take place as soon as Miss Eaidlaw recovers. A spirited hockey game between Spokane and Portland teams was an interesting event of Friday night at the big Ice Palace. Many prominent naids and matrons entertained with box and line parties, one of the mer riest being that for which Miss Alice Gilman was hostess. This was preceded by a dinner party at the Gilman resi dence. Miss Ruth Teal, who is one of the most enthusiastic nockeylsts. also entertained with a box party, and sev eral other devotees of this exciting sport also turned out to see the Uncle Sams carry off the victory from their clever competitors. Yesterday morning a hockey team, made up of aeveral Portland women. played against a. group of boys, and the game proved most interesting and thrilling. The young contingent of skaters are rapidly becoming protfeient in the hockey art. and have- man y mornings of practice -during the week. Skating continues to increase In "pop ularity, society folk being faithful to this form of exercise and pleasure. Usually the little gatherings at night end at the homes of one of the party, where corny supper parties and music close the galetles. a Ono of the most artistic events an ticipated ny society Is the dance re cital to be given Friday night in the Lincoln High School auditorium by Miss Katherlne Laidlnw. She will be presented by Miss Maud Ainsworth and the affair will be a brilliant social event, as well as an artistic exhibition. Mr. and Mrs. Homer A. 1 Nelson," for merly of Albany, entertained at their home. 175 North Twenty-fourth street. Friday night in honor of Mr. and Mrs Philip Carroll (Frances Nelson), of Hood River, and Mr. and Mrs. Bobbin H. Nelson (Constance Querrler). of 7Vi-e ec 7s? Cenrralla, T. ash., and Charles H. Ouer rler. of Cennalia. who have been visit ing through the holidays. About 40 of the young people's friends were pres ent for the dancing and supper, and Mr. and Mrs. August von Roosendall me dancing entertained with vertlssement. di- Many Portlanders left early in the week for California for their annual tour of the southern cities. Among those going on Tuesday were: Mr. and Mrs. Henry It. Fnilinu. and the letter's sister. Mrs. Romeyn Plerson. Mrs. S. D. Smith and son. Russell, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Selling. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hamblett. On Wednesday Mrs. Lucius Allen and little daughter. Clementine, left for San Francis.-.), where they will later be Joined by Mr. Lewis, and to gether they will motor through the southern part of the state. Each week additional parties of con genial folk will leave the City for sev eral weeks, either to the East or South, Palm Beach to be' Included in the Itin erary of some of the prominent folk, as, well as the Bermudas. Tom Dobson is expected to arrive In Portland tonight to make a brief visit to his mother, Mrs. Amy Dobson. and brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. John F. Logan. Mr. Dobson has been meeting with trmendous successes In his concert work In New York, where he keeps hard at his vocal studies. The engagement of Miss Hazel Mum ford to Frederick - H. Reld. of Cobalt. Ont., is announced today, and la creat ing considerable interest Among the many, friends of the young couple. Mr. Reld . was formerly a resident of this cily. where he attended school. Plans for the wedding are Indefinite. . . ' - e; At '10:30 o'clock tomorrow morning -members of US Portland Hunt Club will gather t. their grounds. Garden Home station, whence- the start of the New Year's paper rhase will be made. Mrs. II U. Everding has given a hand some trophy for this event, which (Continued on Pas; -. ) L Olds .Wort man & Kino; J ggg TfcPsatr Mrrchsnd'lsc Reliable Me,rod5e3J5l In Keeping With Our Usual Custom, the Store Will Remain Closed All Day Tomorrow New Year's Day See Monday Evening and Tuesday Morning Papers for Important Offe rings in Our Annual In ven torySa les Which Start Tuesday Morning DECIDE NOW TO "START THE NEW YEAR RIGHT." MAKE UP YOUR MIND TO DO YOUR SHOPPING AT THIS STORE AND GET S.y& H. STAMPS WITH YOUR PURCHASES.