OUR SOUVENIR We are giving away to our out
" of-town friends, and also to
those in the City of Portland, a beautifully illustrated
embossed- booklet, containing views of the store and
other information concerning our Rose City, which we
know you will enjoy reading about and. find interesting. ;
Tfee Greater Meier (Ob Fraiik Store
Our Restaurant
Most favorably known as the "Tea
Room," the restaurant is inviting
ly situated on the seventh floor,
from the many , windows of which
excellent " views of parks of- the
city, 'heights and river can be ob
tained. Breakfast is served from
8 to 11,' luncheon -from 11 ;30 to 2,
matinee tea from 2:30 to 5; service
a la carte." All visitors are jnvited.
Today the Great Surprise Sdesv Start
We Celebrate the 1062d Surprise Sales Today tomorrow and Saturday
In order to accommodate our out-of-town friends and patrons a 3-day event of more than
usual importance An opportunity to share in the greatest Surprise Sale ever inaugurated
wiv W 1 JL,VKJiL, We also have a Registration
booth on our first floor, in
the Annex, where we invite you to register your name or
the names " of any out-of-town friends to whom you
would care to have us send our Spring and Summer
catalogue, and other inf ormatkm issued at various times.
Today ,Tomorrowand Saturday
Corset Specials
For today, tomorrow and Saturday we place on sale a remark
able selection of the newest models in all lengths and styles. IV
has been our extreme good fortune to have secured a complete
range of sizes in this array. These corsets are the output of a
well-known manufacturer but we are compelled" to retain the
name. A glance at the description and prices will give you a
scant ' idea of the exceptional values offered during this sale.
CUSTOM-MADE CORSETS AT $2.98 Made of imported
stripe materials and German coutil, beautifully trimmed with
lace and ribbon ; six hose supporters attached. Come in me
dium and extreme lengths, high or low bust; suitable lJO QO
for all figures; on special sale this week for, pair P0
CUSTOM-MADE CORSETS at $5.45 Made of beautiful bro
caded grenadines, striped and mercerized batiste and German
coutil; handsomely trimmed with dainty lace and ribbon.
These corsets retail ordinarily as high as $15.00. All CC AC
the newest models are included; special today for pw0
Every pair of the above Corsets fitted by expert corsetieres.
One-fourth and One-half
On Entire Stock
of .Fine Millinery
An unusual an
n o u n c e m ent that
will bring thousands
of p u r c h a sers to
Portland's largest,
best millinery store.
ENTIRE STO C K
OF TRIM'D MIL
LINERY, ON SALE
AT 14 AND V2 OFF
Today, tomorrow
and Saturday, for
the 10 62d Sur
X'rise Sale, every
Tailored Hat and
Dress Hat in our
great 2d floor mil
linery section will be
reduced. This sweep
ing r e d u e t ion in
cludes our finest do
mestic and imported
concent ions, all sizes
all colors all prices to be'had at from V to V- retrular price.
Import'd Untrim'ed Shapes Half
Today, tomorrow and Saturday, for the 1062d Surprise Sale, our
entire stock of imported untrimmed shapes will be reduced. In
cluded are burnt leghorns, tagal, hemp and fine 1 Dmra
hair-braid straws; values to $15.00; special .for rlCv
Great Surprise Sale
Women's Neckwear
Great Suit Surprise
Today ,TomorroW)Saturday
500 Suits on
Sale
?-.50Vals. at $2.
Today, tomorrow, Saturday, for the 1062d Surprise Sale,
500 women's and misses' strictly tailored Tub Suits; made
of good quality Indian head duck; come in white and navy
only. Made with 40-inch semi-fitted jacket ; plain tailored
skirt; trimmed in cloth buttons. An exception- gQ QQ
ally well-made suit; reg. $7.50 vals.; special at P0
Special Purchase Dresses
For Children, in Surprise Sale
$3.50 Values included $ 1.85
Today, tomorrow and Saturday, for the 1062d Surprise Sale, a
special lot of women's Neckwear in all the newest styles; all
new goods; a sample line from one of the- largest manufactur
ers. Rabats, jabots, cascades, Dutch collars; all the pop- 1 V?
ular novelties are represented. Regular 25c and 50c values OC
$7.50 Parasols at $4.47
1000 Parasols, in all the newest shades and combinations; black
and white are also included. Come with plain Directoire han
dles or fancy bird and animal handles, with either eight, ten or
twelve brass ribs, and Tokio frames. These Parasols are
regularly priced at $5, $5.50, $(, $i!.50, $7 and $7.50. Cft A7
Special for our great Surprise Sale, fat each PTT '
Today, tomorrow and Saturday, for. the 1062d Friday Surprise Sale, a special lot of
children s Dresses, made of fine quality gingham, chambray, poplin -and percale.
Colors are blue, pink, tan and all combinations in checks and stripes. Made in
aumper, Russian or long waisted styles. Trimmed with braids and fancy buttons.
Made with full pleated skirt. Ages from 6 up to 14 years. Our regular b 1 CC
values up to $3.50. On special sale for Friday Surprise Sale at, each S!.OD
A Surprise Sale of Kimonos
$2.00 Values Exceptional at 89c
Today, tomorrow and Saturday, for the 1062d Surprise Sale, in our second floor
house gown department, a splendid assortment of long Kimonos, made of good qual
ity lawn, percale and flannelette, will be reduced. Made with square, rolling or em
broidered shawl collar, trimmed with satin and long band buttonhole stitching down
the front. Come in light, medium and dark colors. Also in stripes, checks, QQ
dots, Persian and Dresden effects. Regular values !2.00: on SDeeial sale. eachOiC
June White Days
The June White Days Sales, now
in progress, mean the greatest op
portunity during the entire year for
the purchasing public to supply its
needs at the lowest prices. Every
white article in stock all white
materials and white household ef
fects of every description (a few
contract goods alone excepted), are
reduced during June White Days.
Surprise Sale Suit Cases
Today ,Tomorrowand Saturday
Bags, Trunks at Special Prices
4.50 Travelight Bags $3.55
' TRAVEIilGHT BAG, made of Scotch plaid rubber cloth, weight
two nrmnris? kitpc 1 rt Vtt 1 ft Vtt Q nAnc a
X J . .v uj UJ v lUVUta y x Uiai
$4.50 values, special for the great Surprise sale, ea.
Today Tomorrow, Saturday
Women's 1.75 Waists at 92c
Great Special Purchase Sale
Today, tomorrow and Saturday, 1062d Surprise, a special
.lot of dainty new white Lingerie Waists, made of good
quality mull and lawn. Eight distinct styles represented.
They are trimmed in allover embroidery, tucks and laces.
A very pretty plain tailored shirt effect is made with pin
tucks down the front and inch tucks on the shoulder,
giving the popular Gibson effect. Some have fancy yokes
and soft cuffs and collar, finished with dainty Val. lace.
Come in all sizes. Our Kosf. rpmiloi- voi..nr- .
$1.7o; special for three days' sale, at, garment SC
$6.00 Cowhide Suit Cases $4.95
SUITCASES, of genuine cowhide, smooth finish, df Qtl
linen-lined, shiftfold; $6 values, for three days, ea, PryO
$3.50 Keratol Suit Case $2.75
"KERATOL" SUITCASES, linen-lined, with shirt- -tf?Q Te
fold; $3.50 values, special for three days, at, each
$15 Duck Cov'd Trunk $12.65
DUCK-COVERED TRUNKS 34-inch size, brass-trim 'd, steel
edged top and bottom; come with two leather straps from top to
bottom; full linen-lined; made with two trays; (in jC
$15 values, special for three days' Surprise Sale PlS.O
1 1.50 Duck Cov'd Trunks 9.25
DUCK-COVERED TRUNKS, 32-vnch size, made with brassed
inminiugs ana learner strap over top; two trays; fi?Q OC
regular $11.50 alues, special price today, at, each
- ' - J J gaiui
Muslinwear in Our Great Surprise Sale
Unusual Values for Today.
Tomorrow and Saturday
Drawers $1.98
Women's Drawers, made of fine
quality cambric and nainsook,
trimmed in very fine laces and
e m b r o i dery,' insertions, tucks,
beading and ribbons; regular $4
and $4.50 values, spe- d1 QO
cial this sale, pair P .70
Vests for $ 1 .95
Italian Silk Vests, in white only.
A special lot for our great Friday
sale. Reerular $2.50 C 1 nr
values, special at, ea.
Underskirts $3
,98
Women's Underskirts, made with
wide flounces of embroidery and
lawn, with clusters ot lace inser
tion and tucks; trimmed with lace
edgings, separate dust ruffles;
reg. $5.50 and $6.50 to QQ
values, special at, ea.
Mail orders very promptly filled.
Unusual Values for Today
Tomorrow and Saturday
Regular $1.75
Garments $1.19
Women's Combination Garments,
consisting of corset cover and
drawers, made of the finest qual
ity, cambric and lawn; come in
yoke effect of embroidery and
lace; drawers are daintily trim'd.
Regular $1.75 and $2 1Q
val ues, special at, ea. r J JL
Mail orders very promptly filled.
Gowns for 98c
Women's Nightgowns, made of
the best quality cambric, nain
sook and Masonville muslin, and
trimmed in the finest quality of
embroidery, laces, tucks and in
sertion ; made high and low neck,
long and short-sleeve styles; reg
nlar $1.50 and $1.75 val- Q O
ues, special this sale, ea. OC
Mail orders very promptly filled.
Embroidery Surprise
Sale Starts This Morning at 8
Manufacturers' Strips
Today, tomorrow and Saturday, for 1062d Surprise Sale, a num
ber of odd lengths in embroideries, edges and insertions, made of
good quality swiss, nainsook and cambric; either evelet, filet
or blindwork designs. . Comes 1 to 9 inches wide. The strips
are from iya to 5 yards long. They are suitable for women's
and children's underwear. Values up to $2.50 the strip. QP
On special sale for our Great Friday Surprise at, strip OC
$2.50 Embroidery 89c
Today,Tomorrowand Saturday
Today, tomorrow and Saturday, 1062d Surprise Sale, first floor
embroidery section, .a splendid lot of embroidered nets will be
shown. Come in white, cream or ecru; 18 inches wide; large
and small designs; suitable for yokes and sleeves; regu- QQ
lar values to $2.50 the yard; special tomorrow, the yard OSC"
$ 1 .50 Perrin's Kid Gloves in Surprise Sale at 98c
Today, tomorrow and Saturday, for the 1062d Surprise Sale, in
our first floor glove section, a great special on the famous Per
rin's make two-clasp style; come in white, black, tan, brown
and gray; sizes 5y2 to 7; regular $1.50 values, special QQ
for today, tomorrow and Saturday at this price, the pair vOC
Sale of Men's Coat Shirts 89c
These are Shirts, on sale today, tomorrow and Saturdav, from one of Troy's best
makers, whose product we control for this vicinity. They are not only handsome
shirts, but they fit particularly well. There are many different stvles to
select from, in plain and pleated bosoms black and white stripes, figures andQQ
spot effects, are some of the different styles and patterns: all $1.50 values at OtC
Half-Price Surprise Sale of
Gotham Pajamas
for Men at Half
i i
Today, tomorrow and Saturday, the entire sample
line on sale ol tne Ootnam fajamas, offered at half
price. There are all sizes and styles, from the cheap
est to the most expensive qualities. All this sea
son's best styles of madras, soisette, fancy mercer
ized, fancy pongee silk, and many other styles and
different colors. Men and women who know of our
pnnual sale of Gotham Pajamas will take advan-
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tage of this sale; finest lot we have J A-
prices i & A IwC
ever offered at regular
Women's $3,00 Oxfords at 98c
Today, tomorrow and Saturday, for the 1062d Surprise Sale, 1000 pair women's white
Oxfords, made of Sea Island duck; come in three or four-eyelet, blucher or lace cut
welt or hand-turned soles: made with either white covered or leather Cuban QQ '
heels and plain or tipped toes. Regular $3.00 pair; special for Surprise Sale OC
Great Spec! Purchase Surprise
$5.50 ScrimCurtains $2.79
Today, tomorrow and Saturday, for the 106 2d Surprise, 3d-floor drapery departm't, 50
patterns in ecru, cream and white scrim curtains, made with stenciled boders, in art
n.ouYeau' flofal fnd Oriental designs; colors are red, green, blue, brown and rose; sten
ciled with oil colors, which insures their being absolutely fast. Re-ular val- 7Q
ues up to $o.50 the pair, on special sale for today at this low price, the pair S
Surprise Sale m Carpet Dept.
China and Japan Matting Reduced
Today, tomorrow and Saturday, for the 1062d Surprise, 3d-floor carpet dept., 225 rolls
China and Japan Matting will be reduced. A large assortment of colors and designs
is included. Each roll contains 40 yards. On sale at the following special reductions
Regular $6.25 values, special, roll, $4.95 Regular $ 7.25 values, special, roll, 6.15
Regular $9.00 values, special, roll, $7.50 Regular $11.00 vaues, special, roll, S8.90
Today, for the 1062d Surprise Sale, a great special on Smyrna Rugs, in Ori- -I QC
ental colorings; size 30x60 inches; $2.75 values, for our Surprise Sale, ea. pll3
VELVET RUGS, in Wilton designs; come 27 inches wide; regular $1.75 value, 51.25'
Great Surprise Sale Cut Glass
We offer for three days only an exceptional opportunity to obtain" the following items
in Cut Glass at a great saving from the us ual selling prices. See 6th-street window :
$4.50 value Cut Glass Sugar and Creamer, on special sale for three days, pair, S2.9-4
$4.00 value Cut Glass Mayonnaise Bowl an d plate, on special sale, three davs, 2.74
$6.50 value 8-inch Cut Glass Footed Fern Dish, with silver-plated lining, spi., 3.99
Men's Clothing Surprises
30 Suits $1?.65
Today, tomorrow and Saturday, for the 1062d Surprise, 3d-floor
men's clothing section, we place on sale a great special purchase
made by our clothing buyer, now in the Eastern market, from one
of the leading wholesale tailors. All the latest styles and patterns
are represented. The suits are all hand-tailored and made with the
finest quality mohair lining. Materials are fancy worsteds, tweeds
and cassimeres. The colors are light and dark gray, tan, brown and
black arid white stripes and silk-mixed worsteds. All sizes, for
the stout man, the average-sized man and the slim H ("
man. Regular values up to $30, specjal price, each P1 DO
See the window display of these splendid bargains. Let us show you.
Boys' Blouse Waists 58c
Today, tomorrow and Saturday,' for the Surprise Sale, special lot famous K. & E. boys'
Blouse Waists, of good quality madras and percale; come in medium and dark shades, in
neat stripes and checks. Made with soft or starched collar and cuffs attached. CQ
Ages from 5 to 16 years. Our regular $1.00 and $1.25 values, special price, each OOC
Young Men's Suits at $13.85
Another great Surprise Sale a special lot of young men's Suits, purchased by our New
York buyerIncluded are college cuts, made single-breasted, with full peg top trousers
and more conservative cuts; made of all-wool cheviots, tweeds and velour cassimere
cloth. Colors are gray, tan and olive, green. The tailoring- is such as to suit the most
particular. The materials will please the most economical. Ages 14 to 20 QC
years. Regular values to $22.50; special for today's Surprise, at, eachP',00