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Newspaper Page TextTHE SUNDAY OREGOMAX, PORTLAND. DECEMBER 31, 1916. )Q OQOQ Q OOOOOOOQOOC70000aoO!OOPC70000 C70000QOOOOOOO OOO OOOOOO OOO OO ooo o Place the society of the New Thought! Temple of Truth held a reception. A m ACTORS RUN MANY HAZARDS IN FILMING D. W. GRIFFITH'S SPECTACTE, "INTOLERANCE" Chariots Are Driven at Breakneck Speen Along Top of Walls 300 Feet High and Amid Fighters in Scene De picting Fall of Babylon Sixty-seven Are Injured and Staff of Surgeons Is Maintained. HIIUHIIIIIII ttUHiiPnurK musical and literary programme was appropriate to the season and a social hour with refreshments closed a de lightful evening. ' The Woman's Civic Welfare Club will meet In room A of the Central Li brary building on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Mrs. M. L. T. Hldder, will speak on "The Illegitimate Child Problem" and Charles E. Lenon will discuss "Compulsory Industrial Sick Insurance." The meeting will be open to the public. The Portland Woman's Club will hold a business session at 2 o'clock Friday. At 2:30 the members will discuss the teachers' tenure of office bill and at 3 o'clock the literature department will be In charge of the programme, with Mrs. J. D. Spencer presiding. "The Bronte Sisters" will bo the subject. Mrs. Dora B. Schielke, of La Grande, worthy grand matron of the Oregon Eastern Star, and a vlce-preeldent of the Oregon Congress of Mothers, was honored on Friday at a banquet In the Chamber of Commerce. Eugene. More than 200 guests attended. Montavllla Parent-Teacher Associa tion will meet Thursday at 2:30 o'clock Instead of Tuesday, the regular day. iiJiiiiniiiiiKic BT" EDITH KNIGHT HOLMES and VWVWWWWUWUW t-- m ft jriar Is H LflsnissssssssssssssssHR i J! S9ya TO begin th cil of Jewl interesting the new year, the Coun- uriah Wonn will have an ig meeting on Wednes day, when Mrs. Arnold Blitz will be in Marge of the programme. Miss aki Rothchild will give an address and Mrs. Herman Polltz will sing. Mrs. K. D. Horigkin will be hostess during the so cial hour and the following matrons will assist her. Mrs. Sam Boyer. Mrs. Joseph Rr.th- child, Mrs. Roy Marks, Mrs. Lawrence ling. Mrs. Sol Hart. Mrs. Sidney ci, Jul cr .11 nuiu n il.. .11 rn. ju iu y, -virs. ueurire Lotwenson ana jirn. Boyer. Last week at an entertainment given in tne uorcordia clubhouse about 56fo was raised for the Neighborhood House. Mrs. Paul Lebenbaum, a clever young member of the council, wrote the play let, "Maccabean Days," given on that occasion. Portland Shakespeare Study Club will meet with Mrs. W. P. Jenkins, 588 Tilla mook street, Wednesday, January 3, at 2 o'clock. A business meeting and social hour will be held after class. The ana lytical meeting is postponed until Jan ary 8. (Take Irvington car to East Fif teenth street.) The Portland Woman's Club will meet on January 12, when the literary de partment will have charge of the pro gramme. Chapter M. P. E. O. Sisterhood, will meet on January 10 with Mrs. Bolton and Mrs. McCusker will be the leader. Founders day will be celebrated on i January 24. The current literature department of the Portland Woman's Club met with Mrs. Q. J. Frankel on Thursday. As sisting as hostesses were Mrs. Albert Kleeman, Mrs. Keasey and Mrs. A. H. Steadman. "The Rising Tide," by Margaret Deland. was read. Mrs. Rig ger spoke Interestingly on the life of the writer. Mrs. Nettie Greer Taylor gave readings. Helen Lucile Johnson, a gifted young pianist, played several numbers. The rooms were decorated with holiday colors and the occasion was one of exceptional Interest and pleasure. When is Portland to have a club house for the women's clubs? For years they have beer, talking about It and meantime the various pieces of property are being sold, and if they keep on waiting the prices will be out of all reach. Someone suggested that the building might be placed on Mount Tabor, overlooking the city, a position similar to that of the Home Club, a stately building in Oakland, Cal., sit uated on a hill in East Oakland over looking the city and San Francisco Bay. The building has a fine audito rium and is rented continually for teas, receptions, balls and card parties. Others have said the building should be nearer the center of town, on the WeBt Side. No matter where the place is. It will not suit some at first, but If one may judge by the history of clubhouses In other cities, it is safe to predict that the building would soon become self-supporting and would pay dividends. The Woman's Co-operative League and the Woman's Club have toth been Interested in obtaining such a building. At one time It was suggested that a city federation build one, but the sug gestion was not taken up heartily. Now with the coming of the New Year the subject Is again being discussed. When will the thing become a reality? Parent-Teacher Council to Meet Friday. Monthly Session Will Open at 1 :SO at Library and Executive Confer ence Will Follow. rpHE regular monthly meeting of th J- Parent-Teacher Council will be held Friday, January 5. at 1:30 P. M. In room A, Central Library: executives session 3:30 P. M. It is hoped that every member will be present at 1:30 prepared to remain throughout the ill kii indium r ,'ii nnnraTinn She pure literature committee will holrv a conference at 10:30 A. M. In room H. A delegate from each circle should be present at this meeting and all are Invited to attend the general meeting in the afternoon. This invi tation Is extended to members of cir cles who may wish to attend the coun cil meetings. The social service chairman, Mrs. C. J. Devereaux, desires that attention be called to the fact that the regular monthly meetings of the social service department will always be held the last Thursday of each month at Central Li brary. There will be no special meeting of the programme committee, but the gen eral chairman, Mrs. W. I. Swank, re quests that all programme chairmen attend the general council meeting at 1:30, at which time she will give her report and outline plans for next month's activities. The treasurer, Mrs. F. A. Jackson, says that many dues to the council re main unpaid. Mrs. A. J. Mattingly, treasurer of the social service depart ment, will also be glad to have the dues paid that were voted by each cir cle to her department, as money is bad ly needed for the purchase of shoes, etc., during this cold weather, in order that needy children may attend school. The psychology department, Port land Woman's Club, entertained on Friday in the home of Mrs. Florence Crawford. Mrs. R. D. Schmidt and Mrs. John Toft are chairmen. About 75 guests attended. Mrs. G. J. Frankle gave a delightful reading of Van Dyke's story of '"''he Other Wise Man." Mrs. Florence Crawford presented a beautiful Interpretation of the story. Mrs. Ettinger was in excellent voice, aiisi sang, "The Holy City." and "Just Jl Am. ' She was accompanied by Abercrombie. Miss Salina Fox. of Troutdale. de lighted the audience with two vocal selections, her accompanies! being Mrs. Glenn Crawford. During the social hour which fol lowed 5 o'clock tea was served, Mra, C. B. Simmons and Mrs. John Shull pre siding at a beautifully decorated table. Chapter A, P. E. O. Sisterhood, had a delightful meeting last week, when the members met with Mrs. J. C. Mann. The committee gave reports on the Christ mas gifts provided by the chapter for the Florence Crlttenton Home. The chapter always remembers the girls in the home, making each a dainty gift. The chapter also furnished and keeps In order one room In the home. It is finished In yellow and white, the P. E. O. colors. At the recent meeting Mrs. George Rogers gave clever readings and music was provide! by Mrs. George Wardner and Miss Frances Wardner. The house was attractively decorated with holly and mistletoe. A delicious repast was served. Following is the message of the president, Mrs. Alva Lee Stephens: 'We are all much gratified at the splendid results achieved through the untiring activities of our different committees during the past months. which have, indeed, been months of un selfish, uncomplaining service: and those who have eyes to see' may read helpful sermons demonstrated by many a well-f lnlshed task, performed by those who have known the Joy and peace that comes from the experience of losing one's own troubles while seeking for another's good. Let us therefore, be thankful for the blessings of service, and Drajw freely from the store of love each da And with no thought of saving, cast away our love-aeeus, lavisniy, witnout a care. The more we Rive of love, the more our share enlarpreth. "And now, my dear friends and co workers, as 1916 draws to its close, soon to take its place In the unrecall able past, I wish you might know how much your splendid loyal support and harmonious co-operation have meant to me. and how deeply I appreciate your unfailing courtesy and good will. I shall always treasure the memory of your generous words and kindly acts, and with my whole heart I wish you all the blessings of peace and prosperity for 1917: The New Year that ready to greet you stands. An unread volume within his hands. May. there be found on those pages white Everything written for your delight: Bright successes and prospects fair. Strength to grapple with dally care. Loving kindness In deed and word. Swift fulfillment of hopes deferred. May Time, In his dealings with you, be kind. And give ou comfort and quiet of mind; Leaving ever from day to day Much better things than he takes away." The regular quarterly meeting of the Women's Baptist City Missionary Union, which was to have been held Tuesday. January 2. at the East Side Baptist Church, will be postponed for one week and will be held at the same place on January 9. The recording secretary of the Ore gon Federation of Women's Clubs calls the attention of the Individual clubs to the following: Dues shall be paid January 1 and become delinquent February L Artlce 9, section 1, of the constitution. All remittances must be made to the recording secretary. Mrs. Alexander Thompson. The Dalles, Or. The world's greatest cathedrals will be discussed on Tuesday night by the members of the Montessorl Association at their meeting in the home of Mrs. O. P. Miller. 609 East Ankeny street. North Portland Commercial Club and the Women's Auxiliary will meet Joint ly on Tuesday night in the community house at Peninsula Park. The new charter will he discussed pro and con. A large attendance Is asked by the of ficers. Rose Social Club will meet on Friday with Mrs. J. W. Simmons. 188 Vi Twelfth street. Vernon Parent-Teacher Association will meet Tuesday at 3 o'clock. Miss Pauline Pease will speak on "The High Cost of Living" and music will be an added attraction. Franklin Parent-Teacher Association will not meet until January 9. There will be no meeting next Tuesday. The programme will be announced later. Tuesday Afternoon Club to Resume Work. First Meeting of Blew Year Will Be Marked by "Grabbng," Each Mem ber Contributing. AFTER its vacation. extending through December, the Tuesday Afternoon Club will resume activities Tuesday, January 2. The meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. William Cavanagh, 968 East Couch street. The club will assemble for luncheon at 12:30. and after luncheon will enjoy a "grabbag," for which each member is to furnish some article. The club is to continue its study of I the "Beginnings of the Romantic Move ment in Literature, during 191. The programme will be as follows: "The French Salon," Mrs. G. W. TatUer "The Quarrel Between the Ancients and the Moderns," Mrs. Henry Berger Jr.: readings from Mollere, Miss Grace Amos. Mrs. W. A. Cottrell, of Roseburg, was hostess for the Art Embroidery Club at its last meeting. The following are the officers: President. Mrs. O. L. Johnson: vice-president, Mrs. E. M. Bowers; secretary, Mrs. W. A. Cottrell and moderator, Mrs. M. L. Daniels. The joint installation ceremonies of Camelia, Corijithian, Myrtle and Rose City chapters will take place on Jan- uary 2. Mrs. Dora B. Schilke, worthy grand matron of Oregon, will act as installing officer, assisted by other grand officers. The following pro gramme will be given: (a) "Ma3sa's in de Col' Col' Ground," (b) "Two Roses," by Mount Hood Quartet; vocal solo, by Mrs. Nanny Thiehoff. accompanied by Miss Gladys Morgan; selected read ing, by Miss Aileen Brong; vocal solo, "Gallant Salamander," by Robert "L. Crane; (a) "Last Night." (b) "Star Spangled Banner," by quartet and audi ence. The Woman's Auxiliary to the Fed eral Employment Bureau will meet In the Library Tuesday at 3 P. M Mrs. W. F. Ogburn will speak. The New West Magazine Christmas number has many bright, interesting articles. The club news is always good and Oregon Is always represented. Mrs. Martha Spangler, who has visited here frequently. Is the editor of the wom an's department. Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock the Coterie will meet at the Hotel Multno mah and the following programme will be given: Miss Adaline Boure will sing and Miss Winifred Evans Is to furnish the piano numbers. Mrs. S. G. Macklln will present a pa per 6n "The Place of Cezarine in Mod ern Art." and Mrs. Colista M. Dowling will speak on "Art of the Pacific Coast." Lunch will be served and Mrs. Lena W. Chambers. Mrs. Robert Berger, Mrs. Edward R. Root and Mrs. B. F. i Weaver will give table talks. Study Club to Be Organized by Presbyterian Church. Catherines Earn Monday Muht to Hroilde Educational Opportunities Are Planned. TTYLANS are being made by the First A .Presbyterian Church, of this city, for the organization of a Monday even ing club, with the idea of providing some educational opportunities for the young people of the church and others or ine congregation who are interested. The plan, so far as it is formulated. will he to use the church house every Monday evening during January, Feb ruary and March for the studv of his tory. literature and current events. The management of the courses will be un der James F. Ewing, educational di rector of the church. There wiil be a variety of rnurxen offered, with competent leadership, each Monday evening from 7:45 to 9 o'clock, with the following subjects: "Shakespeare's Tragedies." "The His torical Roots of the Great War." "Present-Day Poetry." "Current Events. Week by Week." and such other topics i may be added from time to time. At 9 o'clock all classes will srather In a central room for the enjoyment of travel talks by Dr. Boyd. These talks, for the present, will follow the general subject. "Capitals of the Grettt War," and will be illustrated with the ssereopticon. The first meeting will be held Mon day evening. January 8. This initial meeting is for the .purpose of explain ing tne plan of the Monday Evening Club and of hearing the leaders of the different courses give a statement of the ground to be covered. An hour of special entertainment is also being planned for this first meeting, the de tails of which are not yet completed. Announcement will be made at a later date of the nature of this part of the evening's programme. All young people interested In reg istering for regular study along any of the lines suggested will be welcome to become members of the Monday Evening Club and enjoy the good things which are being provided by the First Presbyterian Church. The regular monthly meeting of the Collegiate Alumnae Association will be held Saturday, January 6, at the University Club. All members who wish reservations for luncheon at 1 o'clock should call University Club", Main K95 by Friday. Miss Elizabeth Fox. dean of women of the University of Oregon, will be the guest of honor and the speaker at the meeting fol lowing the luncheon. Chapter E. P. E. O.r met December 21, with Mrs. Kinder, 1316 Belmont street. After the regular business meeting the following programme was given: Piano duet. "Valse" (Schnett). Misses Dun ham; reading. "Down In Georgia Christ mas Day," Mrs. Kinder: piano solo. Miss Edith Dunham: selections from "Carmen" and "Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms." Helen Story. The Women's New Thought Club had a pleasant meeting on Wednesday at the Metaphysical library, Broadway and Main street. Miss Sullenberg pre siding. In the evening at the same Mrs. E. H. Frazelle will speak. Mrs. Frank Patton was hostess last Thursday for the Astoria Sewing Club. Dean Sees in Girl Debater's Face Pupil of Long Ago. John Strsab Hakes Inquiries and Finds Young Woman la Dnus&hter of Former Student. EUGENE, Dec. 30. (Special.) John Straub. dean of the college of liberal artF and sciences at the University of Oregon, is noted for his ability to re member faces and to associate them with names. ' Recently he was Judge of a debate between students of Albany and Scto High Schools, at Albany. Miss Velma Klzer was a member of the Albany de bating team. . As Miss Kizer was speaking, some thing about her face, general appear- nco and manner recauea me pam Dean Straub. It seemed as If an oia friend had suddenly reappeared, as young and winsome as she was 30 years ago. "Can there be two people in tne woria exactly alike." he thought. "Is it true that folks come back? Surely that is Mary Porter." At the close of tne aeoaie ne spoc to Miss Klzer, asKlng it sne nau ever heard of Mary Porter. "I ask," he said, "because to ail ap pearances you are she. "Mary Porter! Miss K.izer. aston ished, replied. "1 hy. that was my mother's name." "Ah. now I see!" said the dean. "Bo you are alary sorter s aaugmer. Marv Porter was one ot rroiessor Straub's students at the University of Oregon 30 years ago. He had remem bered the girlhood face of the motner all through the years and had recog nized the striking resemblance in tne face of the daughter. FOREST GROVE LAYS PLANS . Churches Behind Movement to Watch New Year Arrive. FOREST GROVE. Or., Dec. 30. (.Special.) A community watch night Is staged for the closing of the old and the ushering In of the new year in Forest Grove. The churches of the city are behind tne movement and a splendid programme of addresses by representatives of the churches, the public schools. Pacific University, the Woman's Club, the Commercial Club and the W. C. T. U. will be given at the Methodist Episcopal Church. The holiday spirit, good music, good fellowship and the excellent entertaln-djWork ment tnat will be afforded by a pro gramme covering the entire evening and until the coming of the new year bids fair to prove un interesting and an unusual attraction. Hunter Lost Two Days. DRAIN, Or., Dec. 30. (Special.) James A. Smith, a farmer living about five miles west of here in the Sunny dale district, was found Wednesday night by a searching party after being lost two days and one night. Mr. Smith went out hunting and lost his way in the mountains. He traveled practi cally all the time and was still going directly away from home when found. RESIDENT OF AUXILIARY OF SPANISH WAR VKTKRVNS ACTIVE IN WORK. Mrs. C. R. Thompson. Mrs. C. R. Thompson, state president of the Auxiliary of the United Spanish War Veterans, and her assistants, Mrs. Minnie Wolfe, secretary, and Mrs. George F. A. Walker, treasurer, are su perintending the large volume of business that Is attached to the change of administration in the auxiliaries throughout the state. On New Year's day they will Install the officers of the Salem organization; on January 2 the officers of the Portland organization, and later In the week the officers of Eugene, Albany and Hillsboro. Also, ar rangements are under way for mustering in new organizations at Prlneville, La Grande and Pendleton. The Auxiliary of the United Spanish War Veterans Is a Na tional organization and the local organizations come under the Jurisdiction of the state department. - ssssssssssssssssssassssBfBlsssssL & i sssssssssssEsflBPQHRP V LssssssssV9wFKP : r N MAKING a huge spectacle like D. W. Griffith's "Intolerance," which opens a two weeks' engagement at the Eleventh-street Playhouse on -New Year's afternoon, there are many hazards.-- During the filming of the big battle scenes on the walls of Babylon and In the streets and palaces of that great city It was necessary to have a full corps of surgeons and nurses and a large number of ambulances to look after the injuries received by those taking part in this mimic, but realistic, warfare. A field hospital was also erected near the scene of action. When it is known that much of this hand-to-hand fighting took place on SAILORS OF AMERICAN DREADNOUGHT PLAY SANTA TO 150 OF GOTHAM S POOR CHILDREN New York Police Also Entertain Youngsters at Tree, and Elks Give Out Dolls, Candy and Caps People Are Numerous in Metropolis for Holidays. BY GETTA R. WASSERMAN. N' FW YORK, Dec. 30. (Special.) The Christmas season in New York this year was not exactly a period of peace, but the "good will to ward men" was never more in evidence Each individual and all the organiza tions appeared to be animated with the same motive to give generously, and to give where gifts were most needed. The crew of the United States dread nought Pennsylvania, now at the New Navy-y.ard. gave a dinner on board the ship to 160 poor children. After the meal, there were gifts from Santa Ciaus, and there surely never was a happier crowd of children. The money for the entire affair was raised by vol untary subscription among the enlisted men. Each of the police headquarters throughout the city became for the time being a branch distributing station for Santy. For weeks in advance the "po lice force gave out circulars and posters over their beat, explaining that they would act as agents for anyone desirous of making some poor child happier for a day at least, by bringing the gift and the child together. At many of the stations, there was a Christmas tree, and a Santa Claua. The New York Lodge of Elks gave gifts to 3000 of the poor children of Manhattan, on Christmas day. Each enild received a sweater, cap, stockings, candy, fruit, nuts and either a doll or a pair of skates. Besides this 500 baskets containing dinners were dis tributed, and all the children were taken to the "big show" at the Hippo drome. Plans were filed recently In the Building Bureau of this city, for a "Billy Sunday" tabernacle, to be erected on a portion of the old American League baseball field, at One Hundred' Sixty eighth street and Broadway. The build ing wfll be temporary, of frame con struction, will have more than 20 en trances and exits, and will accommo date 20,000 people, being the largest structure ever erected in New York City for public meetings. The "Billy Sunday campaign" there will begin on the first Sunday In April, and continue for three months. The family of the late Cornelius N. Bliss have Incorporated themselves Into a company to be called "The Cornelius N. Bliss Memorial Fund." with the avowed object of "furthering secular and religious education among all classes, to care for the sick, aged and disabled and to improve the physical. mental and moral condition of hu manity." It is understood that even tually the entire estate, amounting to about $5,000,000. will be devoted to this object. Mr. Bliss widow, daughter, son and daughter-in-law are the Incorpor ators, and It is intended to commem orate his memory. The Junior League, which has be come such an efficient social service' organization here. Is run and regulated on the most business-like principles. There are now nearly 1000 active mem bers. Each year a certain number of the Winter's favored debutantes come into the league as sustaining members. These elect their own officers for their division, and these work in unison with the officers of the entire league, a sort of "wheel within the wheel" arrange ment that has been most successful. This year there were 8 debutantes ad mitted. Ice skating is gaining more and more in popularity. Just lately a group, mostly artists, formed a new skating club, under the leadership of Walter RusseH. They hold sessions on the Ice twice a week. Among the members are Frank Vincent du Monde. Howard Chandler Christy, Commodore and Mrs. J. Stuart Blackton. Miss Helen Russell, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest D. Anderson. The first publTc competitive match of ice tennis took place at the Ice Skating Palace on "Thursday night. beTore a :arge gathering of tennis enthusiasts, who voted the new game almost aa ex citing as Ice hockey. The only game permissible is the double, and In this first contest Theodore Roosevelt Pell and Frederick B. Alexander opposed walls 300 feet high, on which scores of chariots were driven madly through the contending throngs, it is remark able that only 67 persons were injured and none of them serlouely. From the tops of these walls hundreds of gallons of liquid fire were poured on the be siegers below. Hundreds of men were in the Interiors of the siege toa-ers that topped the battlements of the walls, and which were afterward overthrown with a crash. In all this fighting every implement of war known to the ancient world was brought into use. while directing these scenes Mr. Griffith took as many chances of In Jury as did the humblest soldier, for. while he directed much of the action Dean Mathey and Watson M. Washburn, with Frances T. Hunter, captain of the Cornell tennis team. relieving Mr. Washburn In the last set. Dr. and Mrs. Stephen S. Wise were among the guests at the reception given by Mrs. Philip M. Lydlg at her home, 14 Washington square North, In honor of Madame Sarah Bernhardt. The hostess in receiving stood next to the famous French actress, who was seated on a slightly raised platform in a bower of roses and chrysanthemums. The guests Included . many of tho.e prominent in the social, dramatic and musical circles of this city. ... Mr. and Mrs. Robert Treat Piatt (Fanny Carson) have moved to the Hotel Gotham. Mr. Piatt is in New York for the holidays, and Mrs. Piatt, who was obliged to return to this country on account of the war, is going to do professional vocal work. She has rented an apartment in the not yet completed Hotel des Artistes. Mrs. Piatt has been offered the roles which Marie Guy, who la 111 from overwork, had with the Chicago Opera Company. Miss Farrar. whose mother was Miss Lulu Biven. of Portland, before her marriage, is singing at the Hotel Mc Alpln. Miss Emilie Frances Bauer has cards out for a series of receptions for the Sundays In January. At the first, on January 7, the guests of honor arc to be Mr. and Mrs. Pasquale Amato. of the Metropolitan Opera Company, while Mrs. Mark Lewis Geratle, of San Fran cisco, and Mrs. George H. Taylor will serve at the tea table. s- The Misses Lewiaohn, who are called the patron saints of the Neighborhood Playhouse, and Mrs. Helen Arthur. Its director, have scored another tenstrike in "The Married Woman." by Chester Bailey Fernald. author of "The Cat and the Cherub. The new play is a drama, which treats of the marriage problem in a very sane and serious manner. The dialogue Is bright and sparkling, and the play one of the most interesting produced thus far this season. Mrs. F. O. Downing, who has been at the Hotel BUtmore for several weeks with the Baxters, of Seattle, passed the Christmas holidays In Atlantic City. Mr. and Mrs. Baxter and Mrs. Downing left DANCER WITH PtVlOWA VIS- J ITIMi IN I-OIITI. V L. Mlaa Alyn Brown. Miss Alys Brown, of Seattle, has been spending the holidays with her parents at 810 Halght avenue, and will return soon to her home. Miss Brown was for merly with the Pavlowa Ballet ace the ;d Is now director of dancing at Hippodrome in Seattle. from a balloon, in many other of the scenes he was in the midst of the fight ing. There were also many hazards In the building of these structures, the whole forming the largest stage settings that were ever erected. For the construc tion of the Babylonian buildings more than $100. 00 worth of lumber is said to have been used. Probably none of the principals took more chances of in Jury than did Constance Talmadge, who plays the role of the Mountain Girl. Be fore the final downfall of Babylon she drove her chariot along the banks of the Euphrates! at breakneck speed that at evjry moment threatened dire con sequences to limb and life. Portland on Tuesday. December 27. for Portland. Mrs. O. Paxton. who has made her home at the Hotel Biltmore for a num ber of years, left Just before Christmas for the south, where she expects to re main for some time. Mrs. Charles Rosenfelt and her daughter, Delphine. Intend to leave about the middle of January for Port land. Mr. and Mrs. Pierre Le Roy Barbey were in town at the Plaza recently. Mr. Barbey is one of the most enthusiastic skiers of Tuxedo Park. N. Y.. where they spend most of their time and In which resort all outdoor sports, such as skiing and ice-skating are most popular. They came In to town to attend the dance given by Mr. aqd Mrs. George Mason for the debut of their daughter. Cecil Bauer and his sister. Mrs. Alex Bernstein, who has been visiting him in Portland, arrived in New York this past week. Mr. Bauer is visiting his other sisters, the Misses Emelle Fran ces. Marion and Minnie Bauer, at their apartment on West Ninety-fifth streeL Alexander Linthicum is with his mother at the Hotel Great Northern for the Christmas vacation. Miss Elizabeth Peacock, a student at Wellesley College, haa returned to Portland for the vacation period. Miss Elsie Oberdorfer. who Is in her si-. -ond year at Wellesley. is visiting her uncle and aunt. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Simon, at their home. 103 East Seventy second street. Miss Oberdorfer is th object of much social attention during her stay in the metropolis. Miss Nellie Revell, who resigned as special publicity agent for the Or pheum Circuit, haa accepted the posi tion of general press agent for the Century Theater, under the Dilling- ham-Zlegfeld directlon. a Mrs. Ellsworth Taylor, who was Miss Mae Whidden, has been visiting friends in Flushing. Long Island. Mrs. Taylor and her brother. Dr. Rae Whidden. who is practicing his profession in N,w York, passed the Christmas holiday.- in L'oston, where the Whiddens have an annual family reunion. Mrs. Isom White and Miss Edith Nana are expected at the Hotel Biltmora about January 2. Miss Margery McGuire, a student at Wellesley, and her brother are spend ing the Christmas holidays in Boston and New York. Mias Dorothy Collins has gone to Washington. D. C. for the New Year's vacation. Miss Anita Levy, sister of Mrs. Lloyd Frank, who haa frequently been in Portland, is In New York on a visit to friends here. Mr. and Mrs. Bulgin. or Portland, are at the Hotel Marseilles. Mr. and Mrs. George Russell were in Lakewood. N. J for a few days' stay. at the Hotel Laurel In the Pines. Jerome Stelnbach Is spending several weeks In the metropolis. Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Gunst arc at the Hotel Gotham. Miss Florence Johnson and Mlsq Frances Baltes. who are attending Wel lesloy. are passing the Christmas va cation at the Ark. Jaffery. Mass. Sidney Mitchell Is at 246 West End avenue, on a vls.it to his parents over the holiday season. Dr. and Mrs. Philip H. Clarke (Faith Powell) are located In Flatbush. in tho neighborhood of the hospital, in which. Dr. Clarke is practicing. Mr. and Mrs. S. Unander (Carolina Benson) have an apartment at 32b West Ninety-third street Miss Sallte Lewis has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. H. P. Fairbanks, at her home. 1128 Nineteenth street North, Washington. D. C. Mrs. A. Cohn is at the Hotel Astor. as Is also Charles Cohn. C. E. S. Wood has been in the city for some time and is registered at the Hotel Astor. Woodmen Klcot Officers. COTTAGE GROVE. Or.. Dec. 30. (Special.) The Modern Woodmen of America have elected the following officers: Consul. J. S. Milne: adviser, A. S. Powell; banker. George M. Hall; clerk. J. B. Protzman: sentinel. J. H. Baker: watchman. A. Hamloth: escort, J. W. Clark; physician. C. E. Frost.