The new Northwest. [volume] (Portland, Or.) 1871-1887, 1874-12-18
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DECEMBER Is, 1874.
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Baker and Candy Post gave another
brilliant reception Oh Wednesday even
lug last.
Professor Halpruner holds attractive
soirees every saturday evening, on
Alder street, between Front and First.
See advertisement.
Hon. J. \. Dolph, though still quite
III, is thought to be improving slowly.
We hope ere long to be able to chronicle
his return TO perfect health.
The defaulting paymaster, Major Egg
gleston, lately sentenced to the peniten-
tiary, will be conducted to the peniten-
tiary in Albany, y. Y, next steamer.
For a juicy steak, a savory mess OF
sausage, or anything in that line, call
upon VIM. Hawkins, Of the Peoples
Market, on Namhill, between First and
Second streets.
Prof. johnson Of the High School is
taking short vacation for the benefit
of his health His place is supplied
during his temporary absence by Super
intendent 5. w. King.
Mrs. Wass, fashionable dress maker,
dealer in human hair, patterns, etc, etc,
exhibits due appreciation of her busi-
ness interests by advertising in the NEW
NORTHWEST Let our readers give her
a call.
The following question will be dis
eussed Oh this friday evening by the
Philomathean Society: ReSolued, That
the Chief Engineer Of the Portland Fire
Department should be chosen by tax
payers, rather than by fremen.
Rev. J. ID. Eaton, who has been alb
sent from his pastorate in this city for
the past six months, returned by the
last steamer. 4 grand reception was
given at the Congregational church in
honor of his return, on Wednesday
evening. We cordially join in bidding
him welcome again to the land of Web
foot.
Ladies, why will you seize upon your
brothers old hats, to dress them up in
fuss and feathers for your own occom-
modation, when Meussdorffer can sup
ply you with new ones, cheap and
stylish He has received all the new
styles per last steamer. Go and see him,
both gents and ladies, before making
purchases.
The Catholic Charity Fair, which was
held every evening during the past week
at Philharmonic Hall, came to a close
on Saturday evening. \ goodly mum
Der Of visitors were present each evening,
and on the last evening the jam was so
great that standing room could scarcely
be found on the floor. From all indica-
tions il appears that the fair was a grand
popular and financial success.
A very enjoyable free sociable was
held on Wednesday evening, in the base
ment of the Presbyterian Church. These
reunions are n necessity in our city, as
they furnish the means for making and
renewing acquaintance, and tend to re-
move the formal restraint over which
our citizens have long been complain
ing. DIR. Lindsey and his excellent
lady, and many leading members of
their church, were Untiring in their
efforts TO make the occasion an enjoya-
bic one.
The Good Templars of this city are
not going TO be outdOne in the matter of
a Christmas tree. 1t is being got up
under the auspices of Multnomah Lodge,
and will be displayed in their elegant
hall, corner of Third and Alder streets,
IN the evening of Saturday, the Goth
inst. The Lodges of this city and East
Portland have been invited to partici-
pate, and all friends of the Order,
whether members or not, will be per-
mitted to aid in the adOrnment of the
tree. A pleasant time is anticipated.
As an evidence of the result of the
steady, active energy for a period OF
years in given direction, we are pleased
to make mention of the newly located
dental rooms of DR.. J. b. Cardwell, in
Dekum's building, corner of Washing
ton and First streets. These rooms are
quite equal to the best Of their class il
New York or San Francisco. Every
needed convenience for the use Of pa
tients can be found in the Doctors ele
CANT rooms, while the furniture, hang
ing pictures, minerals, fossils, etc, etc.
well repay the visitor, even if he hav'
no troublesome molars TO fill or extract