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TIFF SUNDAY OREGOXIAN, PORTLAND, DECEMBER 11. 1021
Portland's Oldest Specialty Shop
partfjolometo's
WASHINGTON at TENTH
Blouses
Reduced
One -Third
Solomon was right
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When he said "of the making of books there is no end." but even
Solomon would have been amazed had he glimpsed the marvelous
riches of our book shelves and tables piled high with the choicest
of book gifts for Portland book lovers and their friends.
Some of the books worthy of note, seen in browsing here and there
through the department, are
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tion of Blouses at
one-third off the regular
prices is a sales event of
irresistible appeal.
With their exquisite style
touches, introducing lit
tle coquetries in the way
of dainty lace trimmings
and smartly cut collars,
cuffs and sleeves, it is
apparent that here are
blouses for every woman
who prefers individuality
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In black satin and sequins and she
carried a white ostrich Ian on which
she had a bouquet of orchids.
Mrs. Thomas Honeyman was hand
somely gowned In black nt beaded
with Jet. Mrs. G. U. lirown wiJ In
net and black sequins., Mrs. Guy
Hoyden wore brown net. Mrs. D. J.
Fry Jr. was charming: In tomato silk
lace embroidered In (fold. Mrs. A. V.
KlegeJ wore rose taffeta. Mrs. M. L.
Myers wore black lace over rose char
meuse. EVENTS OF THE WEEK.
Wlnslow Meade Circle, No. 7, Ladles
of the G. A. R., held Its annual elec
tion last Monday. The officers elected
are: Mrs Diva Hounds, president;
Mrs. Laura Van Valkenburg. senior
vice-president; Mrs. Mary Ryol. Jun
ior vice-president; Mrs. Anna Buffum,
treasurer; Mr. Mary E. Curtis, chap
lain; Mrs; Kthel Knight, conductor
ml Mrs. Irene Baker, guard.
Mrs. J. H. Goldstaub entertained
With a luncheon and card party
Wednesday at her homo on Vancou
ver avenue. Covers were laid for 10.
Honors in cards went to Mrs. Davli
and Mra A En gel
.
Wednesday was "Mother's day" at
the Girls' Polytechnic school. Several
hundred guests enjoyed visiting; the
various departments and inspecting:
the clever work on display. Refresh
ments were served In the domestic
Science department.
Miss Melba Jenkins was the charm
ing young hostess at the "bride's
breakfast" given t the Polytechnic
sjchool Tuesday by Pearl Miller and
Viola Rossi Melba Jenkins was
ferlde, Dorothy Thome was bride
groom; Mabel Hunting was maid of
honor. Christina ltcinmann was
bridesmaid.
Miss Pearl Miller was hostess at a
luncheon given at the Girls' Polytech
nic school on Wednesday.
. . .
One of the young girls' organiza
tions known as the "I. O. H. T. Girls,"
gaye a progressive dinner yesterday.
Those present were: Vesta Hughes,
Eleanor Doughty, Bee Balle, Lillian
Moisen, Helen jacoujion, aara Annou j
Kdna Ti'tus. Lena Crump, Maynarfl
Mlkich. Romayne Brand, Kenneth
Hoyt, Raleigh Meyers, Oscar McKln
ney, Peter Ernlber. Glenn Thornton
a'nd Leonard Harrington. The last
few hours of the enjoyable evening
were spent at the home of Bee Basif.
Mrs. Charles H. Begg. president of
the Women's Auxiliary of Oregon
Council, No. 84, United Commercial
Travelers of America, will act as hos
tess to the members of the auxiliary
at their afternoon meeting Tuesday at
2 o'clock, at her home, 628 East Nine
teenth street forth. Kach member Is
contributing delicacies to be sent to
the patients at the Hahnemann hos
pital. A delightful feature of the week
was the surprlje party given Mr. and
Mrs. Ed Clifford Wednesday night at
their home. 1009 East Sixteenth street
North, the occasion being the anni
versary of their sliver wedding.
Music cards and dancing occupied
the time until, refreshments Were
served. A beautiful silver coffee per
colator and an electric toaster were
presented to the couple. Among those
present Were:
Messrs. and Meidames J. Ktudholme.
Jnhn CUark. Harry Garrlaon, E. Sink. A.
A. Bowen. Carl Ranve-nbach. J. Ostervold.
C. 8. Ford, William Esfeaon. C. K. Waldo.
H. W. Williams: Mra. Montgomery, Mr.
Murphy. Prank Walling:. Howard Thorn,'
Mrs. Ami Cos, Mlta Marshflelrt. Alfred
Draper, Mra. Breed, Robert Clifford, Fred
Clifford.
Mrs. Joseph A. Ockwlg entertained
Thursday with a bridge-luncheon f
four tables in her home in the May
apartments.
Miss Thelma Long entertained at
her home last night with a novelty
"kid" party for a group of high
school friend. Those present wert
Helen Moist, Marion Burk, Helen
Sisk. Dorothy Sisk, Beatrice White,
Clemence Ellers, Josephine Whaley,
Charlotta O'Connor, Mercedes Lar
klns ana Thelma Long; Jack Sea-
brook. Norman Burkr. Lefo
Thomas Sisk. Bob Buckley,
i s. (li-nrge Kil. rs. Boh
White.
Russell
Helt-
kemper, Vincent O'Connor, Lawrence
Mahoney. Forrest Brown and Henry
Gagnon.
An event of December 20 will be the
wedding of Miss Esther C. Erlckson
to Roy W. Potter of Seattle. Wash.
Miss Erlckson Is a popular member of
her set and a former student of Ore
gon Agricultural college. Roy W.
Potter Is a graduate of the Univer
sity of Washington and is a member
of Sigma Chi fraternity. The bride
elect Ishedaughter of a prominent
family of Oswego. The wedding Will
be solemnized in the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Eric Carlson, 920 Hood street.
The Westmoreland Improvement
club held a short business meeting
last week followed by an evening at
cards and dancing. Card honors fell
to Miss Estelle White and H. B. Booth.
Refreshments were served. True com
mittee In charge was composed of
Mewdames Omer Smith. Samuel Olson,
IE. F. Hocking. R. A. Blanchard, J. K.
,1"!) Miv-tmaw. Similar parties
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The
Portland Hotel
offers a complete program of
entertainment without sacrific
ing cither the excellence of its
cuisine or the efficiency of its
service.
One may make delicious food
the center of attraction, with
music and dancing a secondary
consideration or one may revel
in music and dancing with a de
lightful but a natural accompaniment.
Gifts
a few Christmas suggestions
Pyralin Ivory
including: mirrors, trays, cuticle knives, buffers, combs, hair brushes, mili
tary brushes, clothes brushes, frames
all discontinued numbers less Yl
Filipino Baskets
hand woven by school children in the islands under government school
supervision and brought to the XL S. for marketing. The money earned
from them is returned to the children to aid them in education. Very
beautiful-and attractive baskets all at Yl price
Vanity Cases
in all desired styles, shades and finishes from $3 to $10
Hurd's Damask Linen
24 gold edge cards, 24 sheets, 48 envelopes In a very pretty holiday box.
for $1.50
Calendars of Columbia River Highway
beautifully lithographed a 500 and fl
Fountain Pens
Waterman, Moore, Swan, Sheaffer and Conklin in a wide variety of styles
and a wide range of prices.
Ever sharp and Fynepoynt Pencils sooap
PERSONAL ENGRAVED GREETING CARDS
We are able to accept this
week a few more orders for
delivery before Christmas.
The J. K. Gill Co.
Third and Alder
My Brother Theodore Roosevelt
by Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
Not a biography that has already been done, and done well, by Joseph Buckltn Bishop;
not a political history of the time that, too, has been done; but an Intimate revelation
or sharing of a beloved brother with the public wonderful pen pictures of a world-wide
personality.
The Cruise of the Dream Ship
til Ralph Stock 1
Loo, and Invite ydur soul with Ralph Stock on his laiy cruise through the enchantsd
South Seas. Catch the spirit of quaint seaports, ocean reaches and exotic atmospheres.
Renew the dream of romance and adventure in some man's heart by giving him for
Christmas this delightful book.
Mirrors of Downing Street
Some reflections by "A Oentleman With a Duster," as the anonymous author signs himself.
Audacious, reckless, clever and Intimate sketches of proponent men.
The Next War
by W ill Irwin
Dr. Frank Crane says of this book In the "Qlob and Commercial Advertiser": "The
greatest book of these times. Written not bv an orator, nor a nost. nor a Drnpaganilist.
And he writes In simple, iuciq eingiisn
nor a crank, but by a war correspondent.
If
and with a straia-htf orward. movlne lien 1 read the honk through in an hour
T had a million dollars I would see that every teacher, nreacher and legislator In the
U. S. owned this volume. I would have It taught In every public school. ... If you
buy no other hook, and read no other this year, buy and rsad "The Next War," by
Irwin. . . . Unreservedly I place It as the best book In the world right now for every
man and woman In America to read, including the President and the Senate. . . . Clear,
dispassionate, cold even, it Is as shattering as any warning of the Hebrew prophets.
Noah an' Jonah an' Cap'n John Smith
by Don Marquis
A hilarious and heart-warming collection of the very cream of Don Marquis' humorous
verse. Irresistibly funny.
The Outline of History
fev H. G. Wells
Newly revised corrected and modified,
history In a fascinating style.
In a less expensive one-volume edition. World
A Traveler in Little Things
by W. H. Hudson
One of those rare volumes whose flavor lingers long after the story Is finished. "Lord."
said Chris Morley. "when you sell a man a book you don't Just sell him twelve ounces
. of Ink and paper and glu you sell him a whole new life!" The real bookseller delights
in such a book as "A Traveler In Little Things"; It Is a new and flavorsome bit of life
for the fortunate owner.
More That Must Be Told
by Sir Philip Cibbs
A true pen picture of the turbulent years alaer the war as seen by the author of that
startling book, "Now It Can B Told." Facts which censors and sscret Influence havs
kept from the public are here laid bare. Appeals to the thoughtful mind.
Down the Columbia
by Lewis R. Freeman
This California boy, who has adventured In net
we should all like to do he has voyaged dow
its mouth in a canoe. This hook des
It with many wonderful photograph
This California boy. who has adventured In nearly every known country, has dons what
do he has vovaaeri down the Columbia Kiver from its source to
its mouth in a canoe. This hook describes his journey and' his adventures and Illustrates
AN INVITATION
To All Lovers of Books and AH Givers of Gifts
The best books of all publishers, of thirt season and of other seasons books
for young and old books for every taste and circumstance are gathered
Here. Browse among them at your heart's leisure there are book specialists
at hand to assist you if you desire, or browse undisturbed if you wish.
The J. K. Gill Co.
Third and Alder
around the tree
on Xmas morning.
We came from
OYland
on Gill's Second Floor
where there are many other marvelous things:
For dolly dresses, shoes and stockings
in wide variety for all sizes of dolls. Party dresses, rompers
and nighties for the doll large or small.
Metal and Bisque doll heads
with or without hair and with or without moving eyes.
Toy sewing machines
that really sew for $6.
Aluminum cooking sets
for die little folks 50c to $2.25.
Amusing Mechanical Toys
for the youngsters
' Trlkauto, Balky Mule, Tip Top Porter each 50c.
Roly Polys with such absurd figures 5c, 10c and 20c.
Real Moving Picture Machines with films 'n everything, $9, $12, $15
The J. K. Gill Co.
Third and Alder.