SECTION THREE
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EDITORIAL AND
SOCIETY
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PORTLAND, OREGON, SUNDAY MORNING, DECE3IBER 31, 1916.
NO. 52.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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entertained with
vertlssement.
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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.
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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
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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
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