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- THE OREGON - SUNDAY JOURNAL, PORTLAND, SUNDAY " MORNING, DECEMBER . 23, 1917. 0 -X- J -I ' .'i.-m. t ip-dpSil' ' i ' ' f i- Benefit Ball Will Be a Big. Social Event TROMINENT on the calendar of patri- ottc social affairs in the benefit ball to be riven by the Portland aux iliary to Company E, Eighteenth regi ment. Railway Engineers, Saturday night December 29t at the Hotel Mult nomah. f The' ball wfll be k delightfully ln- formal affair, occupying both ball- rooms and supplied with, splendid mu slo by- two orchestra, In addition a concert will be given in the Mult nomah lobby by the O.-W. R. A N. band, which has volunteered its serv ices, : .'-v Company B was recruited largely "from local railway offices and con st ruction firms. ' spent but a few 4 weeks in training at Camp Lewis and left for France in, August. Since then - It has been actively in service, with important terminal construction work in Vi-ance as its share toward wln- nina-' the war. It is commanded by contain H. W. Toudk. son of Colonel George S. Young of the local recruit ing offices. . . The list of patronesses of the ba'l is as follows: Mrs. J. D. Farrell. Mrs. neorare S. YtoUitK. Mrs. "W. D. Wheel wrlght, Mrs. J. Wesley JLadd, Mrs. Guy . W. Talbot, Mrs. ' u. ts. wigni, mra. A. D. Kats. Mrs. Brlce P. Dtsque, Mrs. a v.. Rnokev. Mrs. J. D. Honeyman, " 'Mrs. Lee Hoffman. Mrs. Helen Ladd 'Corbett. Mrs. Gordon Voorhles, Mrs--!Thomas Davis Jr., Mrs. Charles K. i Swigert, Mrs. J. O. Edwards. Mrs. J. !p. O'Brien, iMrs. Samuel Murray, Mrs. 5 - William MacMaster, Mrs. J. N. Teal, J Mrs. J. G. Gauld, Mrs. Victor John son, Mrs. C. C. Colt, Mrs. J. Sherman O'Gorman. Mrs. Walter F. Burreli, ;fc Mrs. T. B. Wilcox. Mrs. David T. Honeyman, Mrs. James Twohy, Mrs. -Andrew R. Porter. Mrs. C. F. Beebee. Mrs. J. B. Kerr. Mrs. F. E. Hart, Mrs.) C. E. S. Wood, Mrs. Solomon Hirsch. j .. it ..( . S? At the last meeting of the Portland committee of the women's war work : council. Mrs. Henry U Corbett, Mrs. OuyJ f W. Talbot and Mrs. Everett Ames were appointed a committee to call upon the officers of the different companies sta tioned at Vancouver barracks to ac i quaint them with the Hostess House :! and the hospitality it extends to the ft Soldiers. Owing to the constant chang- ing of the regiments at Vancouver it -lis necessary to inform the men of the ; Hostess House and what it stands for. .,, I Mr. and Mrs. Harold Grady left Saturday evening for La Grande to impend Christmas with Mr. Grady's par 1 ents, returning to Portland the day i' '.i after Christmas. 'Jf-w. !: Mrs. Lewis B. Senosky left Thursday j; for Southern California, where she will I pass the winter. Before her return to f Portland she will visit her former home 5 la Chico, Cal. :' . Mr. and Mrs! c! if. Dexter left Sat urday for an extended trip south. They Kwill spend Christmas in San Francisco . with Mr. Dexter's relatives. . : a - ' Messages of congratulation are being ( showered upon Mr. and Mrs. Clement i.,s H Clarke of Gresham over the arrival, December 9, of a baby girl. r in. 10 CiUioi iu.iy, nova aLiirivvu irum the University . of Washington to pass ,the holidays her with her mother. Mrs. Frederick P. Mai pas. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Shaw and Miss eh as.' m ! Anna ixawiora are aown irom walla ; Walla for a few days s nd are guests 'at Hotel Portland. f .. . - I -V nr. ani mrtt. j. Ames, prominent se- i lattle people, with many friends in f Portland, are spending some time at Hotel Portland. ; I t Mr.., and Mrs C H. Callendar and I Mrs. W. B. Follett of Astoria are "I guests at Hotel Portland for several Sldays. . I Mr. and Mrs. Boyd M. Hamilton are I receiving congratulations on the ar ' rival of a son, Boyd Kirby Hamilton. . ,A pretty but simple wedding was sol I emnlsed at high noon last Sunday, when Miss Susan Sen at x and Carl B. Elsele f were married at the residence of the 5 Schats. of Stafford. Or. M!m TJIHan Tiedeman was bridesmaid, and Robert Schatz, brother of the bride, best man. Afer the ceremony a large dinner was served, followed by a reception at Whicn punch and cakes were served. 3 The bride's gown was of ivory, satin oharmeuse with silk net drape, hand embroidered with pearl and silver beads. Her veil win halri in nlan with nrinn blossoms. She carried a large arm bou quet of Ophelja roses, i Both the bride and bridegroom are popular young people of Stafford and yiclAity. After January IB Mr. and Mm f Elsele will be ' at home to their many I friends at their ranch on the Willam lette, near Aurora, Or. I ' A pretty home wedding took place last Wednesday at the home of W. J. Jones, 647 Thirty-ninth street, when Miss Georglna M. Jones was married I to Private Con Hall of the Eighth I company, Oregon Coast artillery. The bridesmaid was Mabel Sutherland and the best man Sergeant Clyde Neville i of the Eighth company. Rev. Thomas Jenkins of St. Davids church per formed the ceremony. After the ex Iplration of his leave of absence, prl- t,vate Hall will rejoin his company at rv the discounts given for cash trade represented by trad ing stamps. ' Woman Co-oprraiive Savin ft Societies Kansat. ' The nationally known Green sStanpps will serve you best. 0 0 e Sperry & l :.i...-r-y--;.,',':''.l J . ::. y . .. r.e- .: t a i l PMAxNiV.X' V:-:-- : r Hiss sxxxx sszfs2$ Fort Stevens, while MrS. Hall will make her home with her parents until the war is over. Another of Portland's native daugh ters has joined the ranks of war brides, word being received by Mrs. E. Morton from San Francisco that her daughter, Arita Morton, was married last week to Herbert Riley Dabney of Los Angeles. Mr. Dabney is music director at the naval training station on Goat" island. By special permission the wedding was solemnised on the island, , Chaplain Wright officiating. Mrs. Dabney will remain in San Francisco until Mr. Dab ney is transferred elsewhere. The marriage of Miss Irene Caraher and Donald R. Ostrander was solemn ised In Seattle .Wednesday, December 12 at the residence of her sister, Mrs George Abramson, Rev. Father 'Deere of St. . Ann's Catholic church officiat ing. Jklr. and Mrs. Ostrander will make their home in Seattle. At 2 p. m. Wednesday, December 19, at the residence of the officiating minister. Thomas J. Lovely and Miss Anna Lester were united in marriage. Rev. W. C. Kantner of Pilgrim church read the ceremony. Earl W. Wilson anS Miss Hasel H. Helgesen were quietly married at the residence of the officiating minister, Dr. W. C. Kantner, Saturday, Decem ber 15, at 1 p. m. A very pretty Christmas party was given Friday by the children of Mls3 Metsger's and Miss Kennedy's kinder garten class at their room in the Universal 1st church, Irvlngton. A beau tiful tree decorated by the children with the pretty articles they had made was the centea, of attraction. Th many visitors were delighted with the Bongs and pretty folk dances which the children gave. Miss Metzger told Christmas stories to the delight of all. "The purpose of this organization is to en courage thrift by the housewife obtaininxr Hutchinson Co. ? Each child was the proud possessor of a gilt xor motner ana xainer ana a dainty Christmas cake, the gift of the kindergarteners. The class will resume, work the first Monday of the new year. Sunday evening was the occasion of a delightful party, given;, by. Miss Armed a Ponten at the artistically decorated home of her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Ssmdstrom In Watts street- Danc ing and games were diversions of the evening. Piano selections were rendered by Miss A. Sandstrom and, Miss Xavler Rlgney. ' Refreshments were served. The fol lowing were present Miss Hjordis Erick- son. Miss Pearson, Miss Bryant. Miss Ponten Mr. Ponten, Mr. Olson, Miss Sandstrom, W. Jensen. A. 8. Olson, Mr. Lundblum, Mr. Nelson. Miss Xavler Rlg ney, Misses Sandstrom. Master Sand Strom. Miss Ntblen and the host and hostess, Mr. and Mrs. Sandstrom. ' The - Hiberma stepping dub gave a party Saturday evening at Hlbernla hall, S40 Russell street. The patrons and patronesses were . Judge and Mrs. William X. Gatens. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Deery, Mr. and Mrs. M. DriscolL The committee included Mary Blade. Bessie Morrison, Louise Hix, Olive Mitchell. Lu cille Fuller, Hugh McKenna, Lawrence Shea, Maurice Murnane, - Hal Calvin, rr : 5 : : : : : ' 1J"I II W "I M H'L . I. IHII'TTIIM fKM To Monday Shoppers: 4 o ' r o t Y QU easily. can solve on Christmas, and relieve the crush of Give Lennon 9s Glove and Merchandise Orders They , permit .the recipients to make leisurely selection at any time in accord with individual tastes and desires. Good at any time at oar stores in Portland and Seattle. f :; Furnished in any sum you wish to five. 309 Morrison Street ; Chas.- F. Berg, Vice President and Manager, ' Join the Red Cross and Help Humanity .. . . ". ; r . : .- . ... . :V'.r:.it4:.f- , m John Sullivan. Mike Block. Mary Car roll, Joe Murnane. James O. Hanlon. Edward Berg, Dave Fuller. A successfully arranged and pleas antly carried out surprise party was given for Miss Marie Jenson by SO of her friends Wednesday evening in honor of her return to the city after a two months' absence, at the home of her parents. Dr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Jen son. 633 .Alberta street. A most pleas ant evening was passed' and the usual good things to eat were enjoyed to the fullest. Complimentary to Miss Lillian Bar nard, who will be a December bride, Mrs. C Bollerslev and Mrs. Chas. Freer en tertained with a miscellaneous shower Thursday evening: at Mrs. C Bollerslev s home. Greens and hearts were used In effective arraignment. Many lovely gifts were showered on the bride elect. About 20 guests were entertained. A musical program was - given and games were played. Montavilla circle, Kelghoors of Wood craft, held a patriotic Christmas gather ing Friday eventng, December 21, at G rebel's hall. Santa arrived with his baskets of goodies and gifts and dis tributed them among all present. A splendid program had been arranged Which opened by all present singing the problem of what to give at the same time help to Monday's crowds Poetoffke Opposite "The 8 tar Spangled Banner." All re ported a most enjoyable evening. m Ben Butler W. R. C met In Daw- leys hall on Thursday The following officers ware v elected For" the corning year: Mrs. Lydla Oray, president; Mrs. Dora Johnson, senior vice 'presi dent: Mrs. Margaret . Cole, Junior vice president ; ,Mrs. Flehburn. treasurer; Mrs. Wealthy Bnunbeau. chaplain; Mrs. Diva Rounds.' conductor,- and Mrs.' Ber ths. Carney, guard. . "" r- ;- Mrs, 'Clarendon F. Paxton was host ess to" , number of her friends Satur day evening. the occasion .being the birthday anniversary of : her husband. The guests were delightfully enter- tamed with- music and ' dancing, , fol lowed by a supper, served, by the hostess and Mrs. Charles' Southworth. sister of Mrs. Paxton.; Martha Washington Post Matrons' club met at toe home of Mrs. Mildred Newell on Monday, December 6V The hostess served a delicious luncheon at 1 o'clock, after which the afternoon was spent with . Red Cross work. This club has formed a Red Cross nnlt and will meet in the morning and spend the day sewing. Those present were: Mm Luckey. Mrs. Elisabeth Dunning. Mrs. Blakely. Mrs. Hatfield. Mrs. Fallows. Mrs. Martin. Mrs. Shields. Mrs. Hurl- burt, Mrs. Lercte and the host ess. The next meeting will be held at the home ox Mrs. Dunning. AB East Alder street. on January 7. e The Ancient Order of Hibernians C give Its annual St. Patrick's day program In the Auditorium this year. and preparations are in profjrees for an entertainment which will eclipse any of the splendid entertainments previous ly given under the auspices of this or ganisation. A speaker of national repu tation will deliver the principal address, and the musical program will be given by the leading artists of Portland. On the evening of December 27 the Ancient Order of Hibernians "will bold Its annual Christmas tree in the Hi bernian halL Each child pYesent will receive a present; and the older folks as well will be remembered. There will be a short program, and It Is planned to make It a distinctly Irish night. The committee to. charge has arranged sev eral new and novel features which prom ise to be interesting. The Jinks club - will . gtre a Christ mas party Christmas night. The com mittee has arranged many novelties for the event, the -main feature being a serpentine battle. - . The committee consists of Dorothy CahUU Daisy Gib son. Rose Karol. Ray Ward. Howard Senade, Blanche Roberts, Paul Bauer, James O'DonnelL Ruth Alexander and Al Mlelke. - Portland Social club. Order of East ern Star, will give one of Its popular parties Saturday evening, December 2. at Woodmen of the World hall. 14 Russell street. The evening will be devoted to cards and dancing;. The proceeds will go to the fund for the Masonic and Eastern Star home. The 1J16-17 Follies New Tears ball Is being looked forward to with much enthusiasm. It will be held New rears night at the Multnomah hotel. The entire mezzanine floor will be used for the occasion. An enjoyable time is promised by the committee. The annual banquet of the Oregon el ge Sk Agricultural club will be held in the Arcadian garden of the Multnomah hotel. Thursday. All alUmnl and former students are invited. President Kerr will be the speaker of the evening. Res ervations must be made early. Among the coming events will be the Jinks' Christmas party, which will be held at Christensen's halL December 25, Christmas night. Many novelties have been arranged for the evening, the feature being a serpentine battle. What Fiske Might Have Said The biography of John Fiske has Just been published by Houghton Mifflin company under the title. "Life and Let ters of John Fiske." by John Spencer Clark, Mr. Clark says in his Introduc tion: "Would that we had today John Flake's ripe Judgment upon this present world turmoil. . . There can be no Ques tion but that Fiske would find, in the dis patching of American soldiers to con test for the establishment of democracy In Europe, the legitimate evolutionary outcome from what he had affirmed was the greatest event 1H human history since the birth of Christ : The Voyage of Columbus Into the Sea of Darkness In 1422." rTbeleeals, Retail ZitasUihed 1IM Oriental Rugs TOR Christmas Gifts Choice Selection of S by ft Feet Beloochistan Rugs. Priced fit to SIS. Cartozianf Bros. Importers ef Orleatal Begs, Wasklsrtea at Testa. PITTOClt BLOCK. !linilI!IIIIIinillllllllini!!!II!!IItllliI' E B J01IT THK BED fl E Bstfl CBO 10 YOCB Bs4 SB Villi SJ Furs for Xtnas E Largest and Most Com- piete Stock of 1 Popular Priced I FURS S - In the Northwest. E . Splendid assortment of E Foxes, Wolves and Lynx at very reasonable 1 prices. HiidsonBay EXCLUSIVELY FURS 4FW . ' '. i",v' . v ' X '-tart . -f :. i ,, II IF. 7. . i' i.y , 7- - II I 1. -V . - -, - . - . - ill w. ssr X V ILK m.- ITS X King, of Modest Men Comes Forth San Francisco, Deo. 22. "Be that speak eth of himself seeketh : his own glory." says 'the scriptures. Whether F. C Franklin of Colorado Springs, a guest of one of the fash ionable hotels of San Francisco, hal this nassage in mind the management knows not. but It Is a known fact that he is a very modest man: After registering Franklin pulled a photograph of himself from his pocket and banded It to the clerk. Tf Z have any calls." he exnlatned. "please show this photograph to the bellboy. Then It will not be necessary for him to yell my name out. I dis like that. It attracts too much atten tion to me." Last The convenience of a Charge Account is empha sized more forcefully "at Holiday time than any other. You men who are planning on giving your wives a handsome street or evening coat, a set of furs or any one of the lovely things that a woman longs for, may make your purchases here and pay for them later, in weekly or monthly payments, as you woul4 your Victrola or furniture, if you wish. Note this list of Useful Articles FOR WOMEN Waists, Petticoats, Umbrellas, Sweaters, Scarfs and Caps, Furi Suits, Coats, Skirts and Dresses o Join must Our Store open This Dane Is Not At All Melancholy San Francisco, Deo. 22. "Only C years old. sound as a dollar and only In the prime of life." That la part of a letter written by F. Peterwon. a resident of Napa. Cal., to the recruiting station here In ap plying for a place In the engineering corps of the United States army. Peterson wrote that M is young in his family. His mother Is years old and still alive and well. He has an aunt who Is 21 years old and a sister, 71. who is working every dsy in s fashion -establishment in Parts. He says he does not Intend ' to show his age until he is well past the century mark. He was born In Denmark. Minute Suggestions FOR MEN Ties, Shirts, Silk Hose, Hats, Shoes, Umbrellas, Bathrobes, Smoking Jackets, Overcoats, Raincoats, Suits. Charge A ccounts Solicited Washington Street at Tenth .the Red Cross-tke last day must, be the biggest of the Christmas Drive Store Is 100 Red Cross Members i Monday evening for your Friends Give : Unique Shower ToBride-to-Be IN UNIQUE shower was given Satur day evening, complimentary to Miss WlUa Mae Slusser. by the Altar Guild society of the Piedmont Presbyterian . church, at the home of Miss Fdlth Con- v nell. 118S Garfield avenue. An Inter esting feature of the evening was the ' throwing on a screen of silhouette pic ture, illustrating the lntereetlnc events In the romance, of the bride. The last picture shadowed the wedding- scene near a Christmas tree, followed by con- - gratulations. Just at this point-the screen was removed, and the table, upon which the Christmas tree stood, was . laden with numerous parcels, the gifts to Miss Slusser of the many friends and co-workers In the guild. Appropriate . rictrola records completmented the screening of the pictures. Polnsettlaa . occupied the center of the table at which . the refreshments were served. Festoons of ivy and red ribbons were suspended from the chandelier. The place card for -the guest of honor was a dainty bride, while miniature boxes of holly served to direct the other guests to their places. Miss Slusser, whose marriage to W. E. Shi re y of Chicago is to be an event of the holidays, was also enter tained at a linen shower at the home of the Misses Blrcher on East Eighth street In Inrington Friday evening. Mrs. Louis Van Vleet. 1114 Rodney avenue. In Piedmont, entertained at a miscella neous shower for Miss Slusser Satur day afternoon. Teddy and Divine Sarah -New York. Dec 22. Colonel Rooeevelt -and Sarah Bernhardt met at a musical show here and almoet stopped the per formance. When T. R. arose and bowed to Bernhardt she waved at him from her box. the band played American and French national airs and everybody stood up to cheer. Gift Waists heiutlfuL frillv thim expressing the very lt est worl just the Ut for her. 4.75 up. 346 Washington Street convenience Ill " 3WAr v S 1 47 Broadway, near Alder " ; 5 Snnmimniiiminmmiinmnniiniir?