The Oregon Daily Journal from Portland, Oregon • Page 34

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The women were respected and often made better mar LADS AND LASSES DANCE mi j-i in j-" BEWTNa KIWI. CIIPTON T. FOJC THE. OREGON AXAJJ'INT destined to vie with the Multnomah club in appointments, is vividly demonstrated by this feature of children's physical education. The work shows of what real benefit a social club house can be.

Georgette Crepe Blouse. There is a good reason for the popularity of blouses of crepe Georgette. This soft fabric, fairylike and diaphanous. Is flattering to any woman. It softens the complexion, and if in flesh tint rather glorifies the color of the eyes and hair.

After a woman has worn Georgette, she realises that voile is cold and characterless, taffetas are harsh and unyielding, and that the next beat thing to Georgette Is a soft dark net or fine batiste. New colors In Georgette Include vari ous tones of particularly sulphur and ecru. These high, strong shades lend themselves graciously to embroidered and beaded effects, but one must proceed sparingly and slowly with uch ornamental attributes. Near ly all the net blouses have foundations of chiffon, and they vary from embroidered hexagonal net to fine dotted designs. They are soft and dainty, and may be made as simple or as elaborate as one pleases.

While the on piece frock and the '7 -Vvl' exuberance of every mall boy into channels which not only keep his mind occupied but occupied with something of educational value, and more than that, something which he likes and enters into with the greatest sest. "Merry Christmas to you all" was the seasonable signal con veyed by them to the audience. Almost every small boy has an am bition to be a Boy Scout, and the necessary age qualification of 12 years is the source of the keenest dissatisfaction to him, which is ap peased in a large measure by the Irv-lngton gymnasium classes. Blval Ancient Daaoes. A delightful treat was the "Guwtav Skoal" enacted by the girls of 8 to 14 years of age.

For the benefit of uninformed grownups, it is explained that the skoal was the toast rendered in the form of a dance in eight parts. for the gratification of the old time kings and their court assemblages. If the dancers in the days of these ancient monarch were as talented and charming as the youthful girls of the Irvington gymnasium the majestic personalities would have had every reason to be highly pleased. Kave Good Time, Too. The girls in this exhibition.

It war asserted, were altogether Inexperi enced at the beginning of the term. and their perfected skill at this time spoke volumes for the instruction re ceived. A keen interest, absolute con centration of thought and a spirit of loyalty toward the director are the requisites which the children have unconsciously imbibed, together with fundamental ideas of cooperation and organization. The children's own good time was not overlooked yesterday, for Miss Jessie Millard, the children's librarian of the Portland Public library, told stories' to them following the exhibition. Will Continue Work.

Miss Mildred Wilson played the piano and with Miss Katharine Warner contributed to the success of the performance. The -exhibition concluded the first year or tne gymnasium and success has been so evident that the work will be continued next year on a larger scale. More clnsses and more equip ment will undoubtedly be forthcoming and a still greater degree of excellence prevail. Plans for the new term, from January to June, are in the hands of Mrs. R.

F. Monges. chairman of the playground committee of the Irvington club. The schedule of classes will be ss follows: Wednesday morning, girls under school age, comprising the first division; Thursday morning, adult women's classes. This last feature.

It may be Interpolated, will be welcomed because of the fact that the Multnomah club has been closed to women. On Thursday afternoon will be held the boys' classes, In charge of a male Instructor. The second division of girls, from 6 to 8 years of age, will attend classes on Saturday morning. Girls from to 14 will have a period allotted to tntm. and will comprise the third division.

Parents and friends in numbers took Jf A advantage of the invitation to attend the exhibition yesterday and comment ed delightedly on the adeptness oi the youngsters. Patrons and patronesses were Mr. and Mrs. William F. Woodward.

Mr. and Mrs. J- Bowman. Miss Nellie Fox. Hopkln Jenkins.

Rev. Oswald Taylor and James El Brockway. The facility with which the chU dren went' through their movement attested to the ability of their instructor, -Miss Arnold, who formerly was in-supervision of the Irvington i The practicability of the new club house, which', is in eontMrplation by the Irvington residents, and which is SI riages than girls who came from wealthy homes. The young men who took the two years' training when not at war were required to till the ground, and they were given a piece of land large enough to support themselves and their families. It was the business of the government to see that the land was tilled properly, when one-third of the pro duce went to the wife and children and the remainder to the government.

1, vJvt "TV 'J ft ml3y I PORTLAND BOY MAKING GOOD IN STAGE CAREER long coat are favorites in the world's great dress rate, there always an interest In lovely blouses. We seem never to get away from them entirely There is always an odd skirt to be worn out or a suit that still has a bit ot goodness left to Its old seams and fabrics. And with the blouse they are useless. Divorces Caused by Good Cotton Prices Jackson. Dec.

23. M. N. Chancellor J- W. Ross, who has 8 divorce cases on his docket, gives It as his opinion that the high price of cotton Is responsible In a measure for the uncongenial relations between married couples.

The JiKise says that In most cases this is the first year the parties have had money enough to go into courts. In some Instances unusual prosperity causws a husband to conclude he wants a more attractive wife, whe otner Instances the abundance of monev has caused one or the other of the parties, generally the husband, to seek entertainment elsewhere than at home, and a suit for divorce, based- ot unfaithfulness. Is the result. George Broderick FarrelL tionally well staged and produced with company, of 14 funmakers. Tha, leading woman is Miss Claudia Col-; omna, whose last engagement wag a co-star, with H.

B. Warner in Undsr Cover." Miss Edith Williams, a clever little well known to astarn musical company circles and for. several seasons a 'member of, Ziegfeld's has a prominent part, that of Mile. Flfl of the Castas l. I JessssiP MsssassBsssKSSWUL'ILgiJBslgfBJIW Friday evening for eastern Oregon, to spend the holidays with relatives In and about Pendleton.

A pretty wedding took place Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Henry Speller, 936 East Sixth street north, twhen her sister. Miss Minnie Elisabeth Hyland. and, Sheldon Wyatt Toung were married. The rooms were in Christmas decorations of holly, Oregon grape and bells artistically arranged.

The bride and bridegroom marched down the stairs while the wedding march was played and plighted their vows in the center of the living room under a large white bell. Miss Nellie Watner was brides- maid and Claude MoColn acted as best man. Rev. John D. Rice of the Episcopal church performed the ceremony in the presence of about 30 guests.

After the ceremony refreshments were served. Cards, dancing and music were en-. Joyed the remainder of the evening. The bride wore a gown of net lace with a veil and orange blossoms and carried white carnations and cluster "of narcissus. The bridesmaid wore blue crepe de chine and lace and carried pink carnations.

Those present were: Mr. and Mrs, Elmer Van Buren, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Westrand. Miss Tessle Pamperlne.

Miss Mita Pam- terine. Master Evan Van Buren, Mrs. I. i Toung, Master Norman Toung, 1 Howard Svade, Miss Florence Svade, Mr. and Mrs.

P. A. Olrritx. Mr. and 1 Mrs, R.

Graham, Mr. and Mrs. A. Barbara, Mr. and Mrs.

A. Watner. Mr. Ie.Mr. Guth, Mrs.

Rice, Mrs. West-cott. Mr. and Mrs. x.

Spieler. Masters Leslie and Harold Spieler and Miss Violet Nyland, Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt will reside in Portland. A very attractive horn wedding look place at the residence of Mr.

and Mrs. B. LaFQllette, 863 East Gllsan street, Wednesday evening, December 2, when their daughter. Miss Corrlne I Im. Follette was united in mrriag to Lloyd Franien, by the Rev.

J. J. Staub.D. of the Sunnyslde Cor- gregattonal church. The service was Introduced wlth, an Instrumental solo by Miss Grace Blied, followed by Promise Me" sung by Mrs.

Roy Bevis, and the wedding hymn from Lohen-: grin. Miss I ma Jean Lumsden was i bridesmaid and D. K. Jewell acted as best man. The bride looked charming In a traveling gown, carrying a show-' tr bouquet of Bride rosea.

After the service refreshments were served. Miss Imogens Jewell and 'Miss Ruth presiding at the table. "Miss ESisabeth McJCenale. the daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs.

Charles McKenaie, 246 Kast Broadway, and Leiester Best Atkins of Detroit, Mich-, the son of Joseph B. Atkins, a Portland attorney. were married at the La Saue hotel In Chicago last Sunday at 4 o'clock. They-will be at home in Detroit after -January 1 at 182 Merrlt street. Mr.

Atkins is now with the Ford Motor Car company at Detroit, having been promoted by that firm from their Portland branch. He expects to- return to Portland after a year to go lnta his father's law of flea Ail. the residence of the bride's parents, MT. and Mrs. T.

Spreadborough. 81 Mississippi avenua, "Wednesday, Deoembar to. at 8 Edwin K. Nelson and- Mlsa Velva Spreadborough were joined in marriage in the -of lves.and a few inUmate friends of th couple; Miss Genevieve ntnsmaa sang "I Love y0u Truly? preceding the wedding ceremony, WEDDINGS A which was performed by Dr. W.

C. Kantner of Pilgrim church. The marriage'of Cecil C. Ireland to Miss Hazel Talbert. daughter of Mayor and Mrs.

C. O. Talbert of Kelso, was solemnised Tuesday, December 12. The young couple are at home at 786 Perlander street, Portland Heights. Mr.

Ireland is In the employ of the Union Oil company. a EVENTS OF THE WEEK The bazaar held by the ladies of Queen Elisabeth Review No. 24 of the Maccabees was a social and financial success. The lady commander, Kulla Denning, as elated over the charming and business like way the officers and members conducted their work In the also the banquet hall, where a delicious luncheon was served. The success was largely due to the com mander's untlrlnz effort The "500' party that was given in the evening! was greatly enjoyed by the members and friends.

A "600" party will be R-iven every month by the ladles of Queen Elisabeth Review No. 24 of the Maccabees. Mount Hood circle. 151 Women of Woodcraft, had a Christmas tree and entertainment at their regular meeting Tuesday evening in their hall at the corner of Tenth and Taylor streets. 1 COMING EVENTS a The Troubadour and Cotillion clubs are making special preparations for their Christmas dancing party to be held at Cotillion hall Christmas day.

Dancing will start at 8 o'clock In the afternoon and continue until midnight. There will be a large Xmas tree, with remembrances and decorations appropriate for the occasion: The patronesses will be: Mrs. M. M. Rlngler, Mrs.

G. McDonald and Mrs. E. Jones. The committee includes: Elgin Hawes, James O.

Fenton. Arthur Hawes, Allen Rice, Harry Kaiser, ousses Aiaoei Hopwns. Blanche Whit man, Lillian McKlnnon, Laura Higgln-botham. Fern Orossley, Viola Hlgluy. Myrtle Baker.

Marie Starkell. Helen Crouchley, Ona Wooley. Marie Roberts, ainti James and Ida roster. a The Brooklyn School Alumni asso ciation has planned to hold an open rally in the school assembly hall Thursday evening, December 28. There will be a short 'program and several speecnes.

ah tne members of the school alumni In the city are invited. The purpose of the rally is to promote an Interest in the play, Village Lawyer," which will be presented for the benefit of the association Fri day afternoon and evening. Januarr 6 Every member la urged to be present at tne rauy. as. The Saturday Night Follies will hold their opening party at Royal Arcanum hall, 109 Thirteenth street, on Saturday evening, December 29.

These parties are for the younger set Something different is announced. Ballot's banjo stepping orchestra will furnish the music The committee is: Allen a w. a'wwii, Andrews. Lloyd Chtlders, Elgin Hawes, suss nyivia nana, iuh aura mggln Dotnam ana uaii Mcuonaia. Orphla l5o.18, Pythian Sisters, will celebrate with a big Christmas party Thursday, evening, December 28.

The committee In charge of Mr. Lehman are making arrangements for a tree to- b- laden with presents for every member. A musical and literary program will also be given, followed by a sumptuous banquet. All Pythian Blasters and their families are urgently requested to be present. The Saint Michaels Sunday school will have its annal Christmas party, December 27, at Vlr-cent's East Forty-third and Sandy boulevard.

A program is betas arranged by a committee of whloh Laura Shay is the chairman. Tha children will play games while the young people dance. All of the parents are invited. Cotillion hall will be the scene of a gay and jolly dancing party on New year's arte moon and evening, with Mr. and Mrs.

Montrose Rlngler as host and hostess to their numerous mends and patrons of Cotillion hall. Special favors from the east have been ordered, and the occasion promises to De a gala one, The employes of Lang Co. will be guests of honor at a banquet to be riven Friday evening in the grill of Hotel Portland, the firm act Ins: as host. There will be a program of toasts and music after the banquet. Friendship, auxiliary.

Order of the Eastern Star, will be entertained next Thursday afternoon by Mrs. W. A. Ward with a silver tea at her home. 1246 Hancock street.

Mrs. Ward will be assisted by Mrs. N. L. Crout.

A dinner will be given by the mem bers of the Delta Kappa Iota fra ternity Tuesday night In the gold room of Multnomah hotel. Covers will be placed for 45. and interesting speeches will be a part of the program. Forty local employes of the Crane company will banquet at Hotel Port land Thursday evening. This Is an an nual affair and always Includes speeches and music, Members of the Portland Golf club will meet Tuesday noon in the Ar- cadlan gardens of Multnomah hotel for luncheon.

Business matters wUl be discussed ty the officers of the club. The McDowell club will meet on Tuesday afternoon at Multnomah hotel in the ballroom at 3 o'clock, A charm ng program has been arranged. WQMEN'STRAINING CAMPS Egypt Had Them Ixmg Ago. Training camps for women such as have been established in many or our American cities during the last year or two are a revival from a system in vogue long ago. Three thousand years ago ancient Egypt had put Into operation a plan for a co-educational military camp for men and women soldiers.

This camp was pitched not far from the metro-polls of Bubastls, which was a city sacred to the "sacred cat." It was given over mainly to archery and slinging, as it wag designed chiefly for the training of defensive forces. The women were expected to fight when it came to resist an invader. inougn not to undertake conquests abroad. There la still in existence an ancient medical treatise written In fcUroa-ivnfe. ics showing that practice in archery causes women to become better moth' era.

To these co-educational camps the hoys were admitted at certain seasons of the year, and these were trained In -archery and slinging, and also were given preliminary instruction in the great art of war. Rigid military die- II SJ II rms Actor's Trail Has Always Taken Him Away From His Home Place, An actor who has had a rather notable career but who by some strange fate has been generally sent along trails that have taken him away from Portland, his birthplace, is George Broderick O'Farrell. who calls Portland home and wnose moiner, Mrs. Catherine O'Farrell, lives at 82 East Seventh street north. On the stage O'Farrell has dropped the name George, although that Is the name his family and friends In Portland know him by.

Even as lately at December O'Farrell played in the vicinity of Portland, for heading a standard stock company he opened in "Naughty Marietta" at the Moore in Seattle. From there OFarreils routing is taking him east. O'Farrell, who is S3 years ld made bis actual start as an actor 14 years ago with the Baker Stock company. Leaving that organisation, Mr, O'Farrell joined the NealrMorosco road or ganliatlon and remained with that company after Morosco sold bis interest to Frawley. Through the Illness of the leading man In the Bur bank theatre In Los Angeles, shortly after leaving the Neai-rrawiey company, Mr.

CFarrell got his first chance at playing leads. Following an engagement of a year at tne Bureau, he went with May Irwin and co-starred with her. II created the part of Tommy Barrett In George Ada's successful comedy, "Mrs. Peckham's Carouse." He later spent a year portraying Shakespearean roles with Mario Wain-wright. playing leads opposite to her.

He-next was with the Kirk La Shelle and Charles Yale companies for year each. Returning to the coast, he played with standard stocks In Salt Lake City, Portland and Spokane and Is well known, and favorably so, to theatre goers In Seattle, and Victoria, "Nau ghty Rebecca" itf excep- cr3 cirri- of dancing at Irvington Gym. Below Folk. dances were among best iiiwga on program. Above One of pretty exhibitions "The thing that moat needs to be; understood about play, is that it Is not a luxury out a necessity it is not.

simply something that, a 'child likes to have. It Is something he must have. If be is even to grow up. It is mora than an essential part of his education, it is an essential part of the law of his growth, of the progress by which he becomes a man at all. This belief of Joseph Lee.

the father of playground movement in America, is also that of the children's classes of the Irvington gymnasium, which, under the direction of Mia Marjorle Arnold, concluded a gratlfylngly i. year with an exhibition in folk daa- cing and drills, In the Irvington clubhouse. ChOdrea Are OraoafuL Graceful charm and rythm was evident in all of the terpslchorean steps of the little girls from four to eight years old, who the first section of the girls', classes. The aim of the daily program is to Infuse a thought of content and a spirit of play Into regular gymnastic drill, Semaphore signaling of the boys' division, six to 11 years -of age. demonstrated not only a quick perception of the but a well set up and nappr drill.

A great-deal -of credit must be placed to the tutelage which can so capably direct the boisterous.