OREGON CITY COURIER, OREGON CITY. OREGON, THURSDAY JULY 1, 1915
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NEWELL DWIGHT HILLIS
Preacher, Lecturer and Author one of the
big men of the country to day. At Chau
tauqua July 13th rtit 2 :00, "John Buskin's
Message to the Twentieth Centuvy."
THE FASHIONS
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MOClLL
New York, July 1, 1915.
Porch frocks and cretonnes are the
present proteges of Fashion. The
first comes as a natural sequence to
the verandah habit, but the latter de
scends without' reason or forewarn
ing an overnight invasion. The
very mode of their entry bespeaks
their duration. It is not difficult to
predict that the fad of the porch
frock is destined to last to the third
or the fourth season; in fact, as long
as porches themselves endure; but
the craze of cretonne, volatile as it
is, is a whirlwind fancy.
Both are American ideas. With
the handicap of Paris temporarily
removed, the American designer has
awakened to new activities and, as
ever centers his attention on the
practical salable side of dress. It is
a season of simplicity and conserva
tism. The one-piece frock, which has
long flourished under the "Made in
America'' label finds a new channel.
Women to day think quickly and act
quickly. There is no hesitation, they
like the idea of the porch frock; of
having a costume that fits in with the
swinging hammocks, grass rugs and
wicker furniture on the broad veran
dahs of their homes.
Life on this side of the Atlantic
grows more methodical. As distinct
a style as motor togs and sports
clothes, porch frocks are primarily
built for comfort and coolness. The
necks are V-shaped, the sleeves short
and the material sheer. Rose mulls,
figured crepes, white lawn, and
striped and coin-dotted voiles pre
dominate. An attractive pink mull is
pictured on this page with the new
tucked skirt and yoke blouse. The
convertible collar and turn-back cuff
of black-and-white striped mull give
a character to the dress, which is
note-worthy in all of these new de
signs. Generally speaking, the styles
are plain, the emaculateness of the
material being the principle charm of
the frock. However, variety is not
lacking in designs. The V-necks with
the collars that can be worn high or
turned low as fancy dictates; the
round neck with broad Quaker and
Puritan collars of white Swiss, and
the new, buttoned-in-the-back styles
which have the square Dutch neck
finished with a bias band of the same
contrasting material, or a bit of em
broidery. Fancy belts are often used with
these dresses. They are made of
white kid strapped with black patent
leather, trimmed with a large buckle
and sometimes in the military models
brass buttons are added.
The surprising thing about these
frocks is that they are, one and all,
inexpensive. Mulls, voiles and the
crepes are offered for five dollars and
less. This fact alone does much to
account for their, popularity. At
least, it has been a factor in their
favor this season, when every one and
his brother are preaching economy.
These light frocks, washable and
cool, serve their purpose and serve it
ARTHUR A. FRANZKE
Lecturer at Chautauqua July 8, "The Spirit
of the Rockies;" July 9, "The Match
less Hook."
well. This we must concede to the
American designer.
Cretonnes are far more startling.
It's a long jump from sofa-pillows to
smocks; smocks bridged over the
space to hats, and thus opened the
way to neckwear, skirts and chil
dren's dresses. This furniture
covering, with its quaint wall-paper
patterns, broad stripes and checks,
seems to have fairly bewitched the
town. Last year the fad was chintz
interior decoration and this season it
is chintz dresses. Indeed, at the
beach and mountain resorts you are
conspicuous for the lack of it. Hats,
coats, collars, bags and children's
dresses' are fashioned of this fabric.
The designs of the material always
in gay colors, range from wild flow
ers and butterflies to conventional
roses and stiff bouquets. One of the
large stores is featuring a combina
tion of this material and mull. The
cretonne is printed with lattice work,
flower-pots, and flowers, and this is
used for the skirt, Quaker collar,
cuffs and brim of a sunbonnet, while
the mull is employed in the waist and
gathered back of the hat.
The cretonne is especially sum
mery and youthful. It is shown
everywhere in vacation clothes for
misses' and children's slips and regu
lar garden smocks. Even little boys'
rompers are shown in the chintz, and
certainly the flowers are prettier
than the dull linens and chambrays
of past, seasons.
In the millinery field the mater
ial plays even a more important role
than in dresses. Here, there are no
sports and playtime labels. The cre
tonne is made in trim sailor shapes
that are par excellence in hatdom.
They are worn both with suits and
one-piece dresses. The figures in the
material give an elaborate effect;
But little extra ornament is needed.
A pleated rosette at the side, or a
plain colored binding, this and no
SICCiLL
more is the trimming.
In view of all these things, it is not
surprising that the season has been
called one of "Portrait Fashions."
Certainly nothing could be more pic
turesque than the cretonnes. Yet,
like the porch frocks, they are sim
plicity personified. It would seem
that stability steadies the whole
mode. Nothing is bizarre or extreme.
These are left to Paris when she shall
once again take up the question of
clothes in earnest. At present, we
are satisfied with the altogether
wholesome and womanly styles that
the American designer gives us and
tremble to think that the small
waists of the Catherin de Medici per
iod or the tight sheath skirts may
again be thrust upon us.
This is a season of many surpris
es. Each day sees a new fashion de
tail evolved if it is only a cuff or
the caprice of a hem. Style pro
ceeds in a never-ceasing evolution,
each fancy suggesting yet another,
which is straightway put before the
public. Fixed seasons for changes
of fashions are entirely disregarded
and. here in the midsummer, we find
such features as Quaker collars,
gauntlet cuffs and uneven skirts
completely upsetting the equilibrium
of established styles.
The soft- low collars come as a
benediction after the up-to-the-ears
stocks. The swift reverse of the
style from, one extreme to the other
is more than a mere whim of fash
ion. Women, by their grudging hom-
age to the high collar, were, as ever,
the wedge that forced the mode. In
deed, the American WQman has been
so humored by past fashions, it is not
surprising that she refuses to ie mar
tyred to the stock. The broad Qua
ker and deep-pointed Puritan of Swiss
and the lesser collars that grow out
of these two, are ' far more likely
styles for the warm weather.
If you intend being really well
dressed, wear one of these and look to
your ciiffs as well as your collar.
"Gauntlet" is the live-wire at present
the last word in cuffs. There is
no need to describe the style, the
name implies its sleeve-protecting ap
pearance. To-day this is the ex
treme; to-morrow, when its newness
is rubbed off by wearing, it will join
the ranks of the regular summer
fashions, along with the organdy and
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Swiss turnback cuffs that match the
Quaker and Puritan collars and the
sheer inner sleeves that show below
the "Castle" sleeves of taffeta.
Skirts mark the divergence of the
mode. These defy all known rules
of fashion and dip and hike; in fact,
do everything except what is expect
ed of them. Open-front overskirts
are longer than the foundations they
are worn with, and fly back in the
wind to show bright inside facings.
Full dress skirts have bound, cavalier
slashes around the lower edges, and
even tailored skirts show deep points
front and back. These do not need
even the excuse of a Flatiron or a
Times Square corner to show their
brilliant linings and, incidentally, the
well-turned ankle of the wearer.
Fashion is doing all kinds of queer
thngs these days, such as putting or
gandy where taffeta belongs and taf
feta where you naturally expect or
gandy. This is just what has hap
pened in one of the new summer
frocks, where the soft, rolling collar
pointed vest and inner sleeves are
made of the organdy to match the
voluminous ruffled skirt and the coat
ee, cut with a peplum and held in
at the waist, is made of dark blue taf
feta. The style is really a crino
line, but no one would ever accuse
the silk coatee and cotton skirt of
being a carry-over from last sea
son. Despite the present popularity of
plain, dark blue and black taffeta,
there is a growing tendency toward
printed silks checkerboard patterns,
sprinkled with roses, wiggly stripes
and broad bars, prominent in black
on white or gold backgrounds.
The warm weather brings an enor
mous showing of cottons, too. They
come with ecru and white grounds
printed with large dots, formed of
flowers, or embroidered with coin
dots and bars in salmon pink, blue
and buff. These and lawns dupli
cate the silks in patterns, all tending
toward a stiffness and fixity of de
sign. Japanese crepes go even far
ther than the silks and now show
love scenes Oriental figures in Ori
ental gardens, printed in black, giv-
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THE GULLATOS TRIO
Music, lovers will welcome the appearance
of the Gullatto Trio. Chautauqua will en
joy these three artists July 17th, at 1 :15
and 7:30 P.M.
ing a wierd look to. the full skirts
of the summer dresses.
The newest hats, for eccentricity's
sake purely, are made of silk or, even
velvet. These come in sailor shapes,
with crowns lower and brims wider
than in the early season. The blue
taffeta is combined effectively with
white kid and the black velvet with
white straw or white flowers. How
ever, the fad of winter hats in summer-time
is not taking to the extent
that it did last summer, when black
velvet in July was unanimous. The
outdoor girl sticks to the leghorn or
open-work "riksha" hat, although,
after one coat of "tatooed" tan, she
has learned to face the brim of the
latter. In direct contract with the
domestic silks and velvets, Paris in
troduces midsummer hats of white
crepe de Chine, made in large sailor
shapes, to wear with the light sum
mer dresses.
Fashions equalize themselves as
hats and dresses grow frivolous, foot
wear returns to safe and sane black
patent leather. This is shown in the
most expense long-vamp pumps, with
curved heels and large square Colon
ial buckles or broad instep-straps.
A very dark navy blue leather is
featured in a smart tipless, side-laced
tie, but this is worn only with a
blue suit or dress. It is even rumor
ed that heels will reliquish their
curve by fall if not in all shoes at
least in street footwear.
Nothing endures long in these
days. A woman never wants the
same thing twice, not even a shoe,
a hat or a glove of the same design
as her neighbor bought last week.
It must be just as smart, but differ
ent. Such movements as "The Dress
That Won't Go Out of Date," insti
gated by the Polimuriel cult do not
act as a check, but are merely incen
tives that urge the designers to re
newed efforts.
CANBY
Mr. Peterson's sister and husband
and son, who live in Idaho, have been
visiting at the home of Mr. Peterson
for several days.
Mr. Wheeler and Mr. Hilton called
on Mr. Collier last Sunday.
There is going to be a Fourth of
July celebration at James Smith's
grove near Macksburg, on the Fourth.
Mr. Bowlsbee is clearing up the
ground that he purchased from Mr.
Skinner a short time ago.
Mr. and Mrs. John Burn's daugh
ter and husband, who live in Portland,
were visiting them a few days ago.
Mr. and Mrs. Grimes, of Union
Hall, took in the picnic at Aurora
last Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Smith were
in town last Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Bowlsbee were visit
ing John Burns and wife last Sun
day. Herman Harms and wife were in
Canby trading Saturday.
Mrs. William Porter and her
daughter went over to Yamhill coun
ty, where Mr. Porter has a farm
rented.
Courier and the Western Stock
Journal $1.50 per year.
THE MAGICAL FLOYDS
Kings of mystery and magic. Monday,
July 12th at 8:01) P. M. Chautauqua pa
trons will enjoy their evening of magic.
The Floyd Company stands supreme in this
News of the County and Suburbs
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Local and County Items of Interest to Our Readers
BEAVER CREEK
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Olett,
a baby girl.
Miss Jennie Jones, of Portland, is
visiting her friend, Katie Parry, of
Homedale.
A.- W. Bennett and wife, of Willow
River, British Columbia, have been
visiting the former's sister, Mrs.
Abel Thomas.
The Alldredge Brothers, of Ore
gon City, furnished excellent vocal
numbers at the Henrici church ser
vices recently.
A piano recital will be given at
Beaver Creek hall, by the pupils ol
Mrs. A. Thomas, Friday evening,
July 2, 1915, at eight P. M. Admis
sion of ten and five cents being
charged, in order to defray expens
es. The following program will be1
given: solo, "Moonlight on the Hud
son," Wilson, Katherine Parry; duet
"Mardi Gras Schubert, Johanna and
Theresa Walters; vocal duet, "In the
Starlight," Irene and Myrtle Henrici;
trio, "Galop" Streabbog, Theresa
Walters, Genevieve Londergan and
Vada Bluhme; solo, "Minuet" Pader
ewski, Erana Bluhm; vocal duet,
"Gypsy Countess" Clover, Mrs. A.
Thomas, Mrs. W. Hughes; solo, "Cel
lo Players," Genevieve Londergan;
solo, "Carnival De Venise'' Schul
hoff, Mrs. A. Thomas; vocal duet,
"Garden of Roses," Myrtle and Irene
Henrici; trio, "Flower Song" Lange,
Katherine Parry, Evana Bluhme. and
Johanne Walters; solo, "Clematis"
Cochran, Theresa Walters; duet,
"Pure as Snow" Lange, Erana
Bluhm and Johanna Walters; vocal
duet, "The Rosary'' Rogers, Mrs.
W. Hughes and Mrs. A. Thomas;
A SATURDAY SALE
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Of Warm Weather Necessities
FOR CHAUTAUQUA DAYS
Vacationists at Chautauqua, the beach or the mountains will do well by attending
our "Vacation Day Sale" of hot weather needs. Everything necessary for the
camp or summer outing at way below regular prices.
THESE PRICES EFFECTIVE SATURDAY ONLY
TEN DOZEN SAJLOIt
HATS, 9c, Worth 25c
Straw Hats inv sailor shapes
for girls and small boys
dandy sun protection for the
outing.
MIDDY SUITS, WOMENS'
OR MISSES', $3.75 Ea.
Blouses made in the new
"Tommy Atkins" style, the
skirts made severely plain
in extra quality pique. An
ideal outfit for vacation
days.
COVERALL APRONS 35c
Best 50c Kind
Another of our famous
apron sales Saturday, a new
lot better than any we have
previously offered. All are
made extra large and of the
best of material.
Store Clotted All
Day, Monday,
July the Fifth
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solo, "Lilly of the Valley'' Smith,
Johanna Walters; duet, "Overture to
Poet and Peasant'' Suppe, Mrs. A.
Thomas and Katherine Parry; solo,
"5th Valse" Godard, Mrs. A. Thomas.
We have been intensely interested
in the Homedale debating society.
They always have good programs and
large attendance. Next Wednesday
another of their "Mock Trials" will
be held. This time it will be a di
vorce case. The Mr. and Mrs. were
formerly known as Mrs. H. Henrici
and Badger McReynolds.
Wedding bells are hovering around
B. C. "four corners" on both sides
of the road.
Mrs. Rolands, of Portland, is visit
ing her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.
Parry.
J. E. Jones is remodeling his barn.
Charlie Jones was hurt rather ser
iously last week by stepping on a
rusty nail.
The "Willing Workers" class of
the Union S. S. will serve ice cream
after the recital given by Mrs.
Thomas July second. The proceeds
will go to their class.
HIGHLAND
Mat Kandall and wife brought
their new auto home last week. It
gave, our neighborhood quite a boost,
as this is the first auto to be bought
in Highland.
Our road supervisor has quit work
on the road for a few days so as to
plant his potatoes and build some
fence so as to protect his crop.
We still have showers of rain
occassionally and crops are looking
BATHING SUITS,
WOOL $3.50
ALL
Bathing Suits for Men, Wo
men and Children. No bet
ter values or tastier color
combinations shown any
where on the coast. SEE
THEM IN THE WINDOW.
S (f.
LARGE SIZE FACE TOW
ELS 8c, Usually 12c Ea.
Generous sized Huckabuck
face towels, in pluin white or
fancy borders, heavy weight,
on sale Saturday, only
BED PILLOWS, 2 POUND
WEIGHT, 45c EACH
Feather pillows, tick cover
ed, full 2 lb. weight. Econ
omize on your house bed
ding and use these for vaca
tion days. On sale Satur
day only.
OHt&ON city, one.
CHARLOTTE BERG II
AVith AVitepskie's Eoyal Hungarian Or
chestra. "The Norwegian Nightingale,"
form of entertainment.
fine, also weeds. It looks as though
potatoes would be plentiful this year.
We understand that Mrs . Ingles,
who bought a small tract of land
near Mr. Adams' place, contem
plates building a new house in the
near future.
George Rutherford, who is build
ing a machine shop on his father's
place, is getting it well along toward
completion. He thinks of putting in
a gasoline engine to run his machin
ery with, instead of his steam en
gine. He expects to have quite an
up-to-date shop, and as George is
quite ingenious he will have things
just about right.
Why couldn't the farmers of
Highland, Clarks and Shubel get to
gether and put in an electric light
ing system on something of the same
plan as our telephone system? We
have an electrical engineer in our
neighborhood who could give the in
formation required regarding a
plant. Let us 'get up a discussion on
this and discuss the pros and cons.
Maybe we could learn something any
way. Some of the young folks gathered
at Mr. Schram's house on Saturday
evening and passed the time away
dancing, playing games and riding
in an aeroplane. Miss Mayrand, in
jumping from the aeroplane, had the
misfortune to hurt her back, but not
seriously, however. Light refresh
ments were served and all departed
for their homes in a happy mood.
Some of the old men are limber
ing themselves up and getting ready
for the ball game on the third of
July. Come everybody and see the
fun.
Dance is Planned
Steib's orchestra will furnish mu
sic for the Fourth of July dance at
Eagle Creek this Saturday evening,
and a good time is promised all who
attend, to thus early start their cel
ebration of the midsummer holiday.
GIRLS' BLOOMERS, ALL
SIZES, 25c, worth 50c
Saturday only, 30 dozen
bloomers for girls, ages 4
to 14 years. Made in extra
quality sateen or percale.
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PORCH DRESSES 20 DOZ
EN AT 98c; Are Usual
ly $1.75
Handsome styles in . new
summer porch dresses, light
and dark materials in the
very latest designs. High
and low neck styles, at
cheaper than you can make
them.
BED SHEETS, 72 by 90
INCHES. 39c
Ready made bleached sheets
at less than cost of mater
ial, full sized and free from
dressing. A lot of 10 dozen
on sale Saturday at this
price.
Store Closed All
Day, Monday,
July the Fifth