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TIIC OREGON SUNDAY-JOURNAL. PORTLA ND, SUNDAY HORNING, DECEMBER 21, 1310. Precedent Set " ' By House 4H' at Reed College HOUSE H" at Reed college t a precedent In Its, annual danc last , week. Forced by the weather and lack of fusl to entertain at homo the "H" . teen combined the college dfnlngr hall and men' social room, transformed two : upstairs suites Into cloakrooms and two it more Into card rooms and entertained the college community In a novel and memorable manner. ,Wlth aero weather outdoors, the guests arriving: In the social room were . greeted with a glow of warmth from the fireplace and thla was xmly one of the features that made the House "H" dance ,.. a distinctive evening on' Reed s social calendar. The orchestra was stationed in the center of. the opening between, the two1 ..; room and the music was appropriate to the soft lighting effect gained by the skillful use of candles, and electric stars. The House "H" special proved to be one of Reed's most popular dances with - repeated encores and exclamations of delight at the miniature Christmas tree, which was lighted for this one dance. The electrics stars overhead twinkled In response to an electrical device In vented by Harold Robinson, a House "H" .' sophomore. The women of the auxiliary to the American Legion will sponsor a benefit dance on the evening of December 26 - to raise funds for the needy boys of the legion. Patrons and patronesses for the event will be Mayor and Mrs. George L. Baker. Major and Mrs. M. B. Mar cell us. Captain and Mrs. James Oay, Captain and Mrs. C. L. Johnson, Cap tain Bert Clayton, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. . Fanakes, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Couly, Cap v tain James Con vlll, Mr. and Mrs. Ken ieth Cooper and F. Flcke. The committee In charge of arrange' ments for the dance includes Mrs. R. W. Cahlll, Mrs. E. F. Gerth and Mrs. ' E. J. Elvers. The affair is open to all persons interested in the work of the eglon. Announcement is made of the mar riage of Miss Dorothy Webber Neill to , Ward Allan Holcomb In Los Angeles, ,- December 10. The bride, who is well known In Portland, is a nelce of Mrs. August Lange of 675 Wasco street She " has been' making her home with her parents in Lob Angeles for the past two . ears. Mr. Holcomb was one of the jarly . volunteers for the service and spent two years in France, returning with a commission as first lieutenant. He Is employed at the Multnomah Trunk Sc Baggage factory. Mr. and Mrs. Holcomb will return to Portland '. after January 1 and make their home it 628 East Stark street. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Porter of Irvlngton entertained Friday evening with a large and handsomely appointed dinner in the main dining roomfof the Hotel Portland. Covers were laid for 30 at a table dec orated In Christmas greens and crimson carnations, The Progressive women's unit of the ' Laurel hurst club will meet at the club bouse on Tuesday afternoon to make final arrangements for the snow ball dance to be given on Tuesday evening MRS. HELEN EKIN STARRETT, wbo is leaving Port land for the holidays arid will be the guest of her daugh ters; Mrs. W. S. Dinwiddie and Mrs. Frederick Whitten, in Berkeley, CaL, until the middle of January. if'"' - Wt?;' 1 ' ' ' 71 iALA. Jit. i&l K y NewYearPlans Of Society, Are Being Formed TLANS. for the celebration of the New JT. Tear are already under way. Sev eral dances will mark the first day of the year and family dinners will be the rule throughout tne xity, - waveney Country club will follow its usual cus tom of holding open house on January 1 for members of the club : and their friends. The officers and directors of the club will receive on this occasion. - Mixed ; foursomes, land and water plane flights of the Oregon, Washington dc Idaho Airplane company will offer diversion- for members at the club that day. A buffet supper wilf be served and dancing will continue throughout the late afternoon and evening. Miss Edith Mlhnos will become the bride of Dr. Blair Holcomb on Christ mas day at the White Temple. The service will be read at 4 o'clock by Dr. William A. Waldo in the presence of a large assembly of guests. ' Miss Dorothea Koerber has been chosen as bridesmaid and Roger Hol comb, brother of the bridegroom, will be best man. The guests will be shown to their seats by the Misses Mary Ap pleby, Bessie Walch and Mary Holmes. Miss Mihnes has been much enter tained during the past few weeks. - On Saturday Miss Dorothea Koerber was hostess for a delightful luncheon hon oring 12 of the friends of the bride elect. The hostess was assisted by Miss Edna Mlhnos and Mrs. Floyd Allen. Dr. Holcomb win take his bride to Chicago where they will make their home. , . Mrs. Carl Crow is spending a few days at the Hotel Portland before re turning to her home in Shanghai. Both Mr. and Mrs. Crow are gifted writers and they have a wide circle of friends in Portland, who are entertaining in formally' for Mrs. Crow. Mrs. Samuel C. Tevis and Miss Cor nelia Tevls have returned to Portland after a two months' visit to Texas and In Louisiana. Miss Margaret Masonek was hostess at a charming affair last Sunday aft ernoon, when she entertained, honoring MIm Fannie Cettetman -with ft bridal shower. Fortune telling was the unique method of entertaining and a aeugnum timrnvm was served. Miss XJettelman, whose wedding will be an event of the: near future, was the recipient of many gifts. Thirty guests were present. a- .: Vn w fl Ransom left Portland Sun day evening for New Tork to spend sev- j era! monina. un ner way vm mum w. tut tu roat of Mr. and Mrs. W. IS. Coroan in Spokane for a: short time. ' Mr. and Mrs. William Heller Ehrman were hosts " for a dinner party of 14 covers at i their home , on Wednesday evening. v h ' - Mr! and Mrs. Thomas H. Williams will have as their guests for dinner on Christ mas day Mr. and Mrs. cnaries to. urry. of holiday week by the women's unit! and the Men's Tuesday Night Social club. On Tuesday afternoon of last week winners in 500 at the card club were Mrs. T. H. Craig and Mrs. S. D. Webber. In bridge those taking honors were Mrs. F. L. Stoeckle and Mrs. M. E. Tanner. On Thursday evening at the regular meeting of the card club. Dr. and Mrs. W. B. Chandler were hosts. Those taking honors at cards included Mrs. I. Richardson and M. E. Tanner in bridge and Mrs. C. F. Kahn and Arthur C. Smith in "600." Of interest to Portland society is the announcement of. the engagement of Mrs. David C. Lewis to Jordan VZar. which was made known informally last week. Mrs. Lewis is one of the charm ing young matrons of the city. Mr. Zan has also a wide circle of friends in Portland, where he is prominent in business and social circles. He is vice president of Zan Brothers and Is a member of the Arlington, Waverley and Multnomah clubs. No definite an nouncement has been made of the wed ding date. Mr. and Mrs. William C Alvord left Portland Thursday evening for San Francisco, where they will' spend the holidays with Mr. Alvord's parents. They were accompanied by Mrs. John S. Napier. Mr. and Mrs. Meredith Bailev Jr. (Naida Rosslter) are down from Sisters, or., tor the holidays and are at the Hotel Portland. 'S Flowers Z3fl Christmas Briim' A SKULL SHOP MO WITH BIQ 1 831 MOBM8QH 8T. H. W. Bawl Slag, j 1 13 To Serve You Better We Lave taken new - quarters in the COLUMBIA BLDG. Here we tre iwtltinr, the pleasure of showine you the many new suitings we hive procured and which we can make up at mid season savings. Sth Floor Columbia Bldg.' Entrance Next Strand Theatra FT SHI 1 1 II Clearance Sale Oriental Fancy Goods AND CURIOS FOR XMAS GIFTS Special Low Price en elapo (took of very HiuretUnt , and antique artielM Cloteann. Old SaUumaT fine Sandalwood Lacquared W. etc, Drwslne Oowni, Kimonos. Chhw Man darin CoaU, Chine and Japanaw fur niture. AH kind ef BaikeU, Mandarin Taa and Ohlnawara. Canton Bazaar 362 Morrison Street BET. PARK AND WIST PARK. aar JMMMm Trnrr-Ttnrmim A Gift She Will Appreciate because the VACUETTE will do the housecleaning with such little effort and do it so well. The VACUETTE is priced low, but its construction is so sturdy and strong that there is a lifetime of work in one. See Page 40 Ladies' Home Journal for December. Let us demonstrate in your home. . Priced at EASY TERMS Beaver Electric Co. 114 Grand - Avenue w Gifts That Men Will Appreciate Buying men's wear in a man's store is a pleasure; here are competent sales men who know what men would buy for themselves? They are at your Serv ice. Everything is here in this exclusive men's store- Merchandise of the highest standard only. Here Are a Few of the Many Things You'll Find Beautiful Neckwear at $1.00 to $6.50 You'll find such makes a$ Reiser's, Cowan's and many other brands in this beautiful as sortment. Thousands of the newest pat terns for selectionfrom Jl, li.SO, $2, 2.50, 3, 3.50 and uf. Reefers and Neck : Scarfs You'll find them here in plain and fancy Dresden .silks, knit scarfs in heather and combination striped effects priced at 1.50 to 9.00. Gloves at $2 to $20 In such famous makes as Dent's, Fownes', Oliver and Wilson Bros., in .dress, gauntlet and lined. 2.00 to 20.00. Shirts of Better Grades $2 and Up to $15 Manhattan. Arrow and Perfecto Shirts House Coats and Lounging Robes A big assortment to choose from, in wool, silk and heavy flannelette, beautiful combination patterns" and mixtures. House .Coats 7.50 and up fto 25. Lounging Robes 9 and up to 25. Vuur and Globe Union Suits $2.50 to $18 !ft . - -v v -.-. r, i- . ' f1 With all our good 'intentions to shop early,t there are '. ) always some whom we must remember at the last minute. - Here are a few suggestions of the useful gifts i that are 'V;., always the most appreciated. o Christmas Furs at $22.50 A number of black and brown wolf scarfs attractive and comfy for winter days. r At this special price of $22.50 you have a splendid, yet inexpensive gift Handsome Umbrellas $8.00 This group of umbrellas is spe cially priced and includes high qual ity silks with fancy handles all colors and styles. Smart Sweaters $15.00 Qever ripple styles with qew bell sleeves, round neck and flare col lar. These come in beautiful shades of coral, bisque, rose, etc. Use Your Charge Account Take advantage of our credit policy to purchase what you wishlmd. pay after the holidays. All purchases made before the first of the year payable February 1. Blouses forXmas Specially Priced $8.95 Georgette blouses of exceptionally fine quality. Many, many differ ent styles and trimming effects. Petticoats Special ' $6.95 and $8.95 Two big lots featuring everything new in silks, flouncings and color-, ings. Men's Ties (40 doz.) special 50c Pretty patterns in wide-end ties Knit and All-Silk Ties $1 to $3 Men's Silk Hose $1.00 and $150 Smoking Jackets and. Bathrobes at Reasonable Prices utfliling p. Washington at Tenth The Grey Tile Corner ' Them Welcome in If XX J : ml (1 : Umbrellas, Interwoven and Luxite'Hose, Belts, Cuff Links, . Combination Sets, Sweaters, etc. HART SCHAFFNER 6 MARX CLOTHES Sam 'I Rosenblatt & Co. 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