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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 4, 1912)
18 TIIE MORXIXG OREGONIAJf, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4. 1912. The Hungarian Orchestra Plays Selections From "Pirates of Penzance' Opera in Tea Room Today Luncheon Hours 12 to 2 P. M. Anv Style Victor or Columbia Talking Machines On Our Club Plan of Easy Payments Hear the New Records in Fifth Floor Parlors We are now exhibiting an Oil Painting, "The Stampede," by Chris Eiselle, a Ger man artist, well known by many here in Portland. Fifth Floor, New Building. Government Weather Forecast: SHOWERS TODAY. .MTI.AXD'S SHOPPIJili IKVI'liK Furniture Upholstering and Repairing done here in our own shop. Phone the Furniture Section and we'll send a man to your home to give estimate of cost. Leave orders for Picture Framing in our Fifth Floor Art Section. Wonderful va riety of Moldings offered for your selec tion. Expert workmanship. . ecoed Day of Our Initial ..Showing New Fall -Merchandise THRONGS of enthusiastic visitors and purchasers visited The Big Store yesterday the first day of our Formal Showing of Advance Fall Modes. And words of appreciation exclamations of approval and delight were heard on every side! -.'-. And this preliminary showing of new season's merchandise was the consummation of months and months of preparation and planning. It shows more forcibly than words the months of earnest work of a buying organization which spent months in Eastern and European markets. Their every effort their every desire and the ultimate result was the gathering for you the best the land affords in needs for the person and home. It's the buying power of this 55-year-old store, with its buying organization of international scope that means for. you selection of merchandise unequalled as to immensity of stocks, variety of styles and lowness of prices! Come today this second day of our preliminary showing and enjoy the displays of wanted mer chandise that are arranged for your admiration and choice! Modish Coats for Every Occasion! Iff IP! Mil m I seasou's suits. Mostly frills The Gowns IHOMEN have but to come up to the great Ready- to-Wear Salons and go through our assort ment of new Fall and Winter Ooats to appreciate that here at Meier & Frank's is a .most wonderfully complete and com prehensive showing of styles for every occasion. Coats for street, for afternoon, for motoring, for evening and theater wear Coats in endless variety ior general utuny use. And what a wealth of clever styles of handsome, new ma terials. Charming, graceful models for evening wear of t.he. tvpe as illustrated. Of broadcloth, black velvet, black velour, rich charmeuse, bengaline, moire, etc., with combinations of metallic brocades, metallic garnitures, satins, reps and fancy braids. Then a seeming endless variety of styles for general wear, of rich zibalines, chinchilla cloth, smart diagonals, imported weaves and worsteds. Long and medium long styles. Choose the Fall and Winter Coat today from this matchless showing. Prices range from $15 to S200. were never more beau tiful never more attrac tive than now! There's a note of the Parisian and the ultra modish in every one of them. In woolen and silks alike the latest fashion features find their place. The. panier, the Watteau plait, accordion pleats, long sleeves and Robespierre collars are much apparent new points of fashion. Tailored Dresses of rich new woolens afternoon Dresses of lovely silks and evening Gowns of exquisite airy chiffons, clinging silks, brocaded satins combined with dazzling beaded tunics, bands, filmy and heavy laces. Priced from 25 to $200. These include beautiful copies of Paguin and .Red fern Gowns. And original creations of the Paris modistes CALLOT LUCILLE BERNARD ' JENNY a truly interesting assortment is here for your choice. Smar,, authorative styles that appeal to the woman who must be well and correctly garbed. There's a deal of satisfaction in wearing one of these dis tinctive new garments for Fall with the air of perfection of tailoring, their handsome, careful tmish, quality of material and correctness of late style. The plain, mannish tailored models prevail for early Fall though many of the fancier styles are shown with draped skirts and jackets with Robespierre collars. Every handsome new weave and color ! Prices re markably low $25 to $75. TThf Willt are 'larl'soine silks plain, plaid, striped 1 I1C uiSld and brocaded. In shades to match the new tailored styles for early wear. Long sleeves, finished with shirred and plaited Robespierre collars, glass buttons are among the new style features. Priced from $3.50 to $10 The Suits portkm& , Oregon Icitalo3 of an Household oots ffi.iyipl; MSJ rlr jJ. ... : mmmm. pi mimt Winter. Solicitor 5lo.lO,i ' ;Xarjcst ano !5t3KailOricr Jfouse'on tld Pacific (toast - Our New Fall and Winter Catalog OF, interest to every out-of-Portland home is the an nouncement that , our Fall and Winter Catalogue is ready for mailing. A beauti ful 147-page book of new Fall and Winter merchandise Suits and Wearing apparel for men, women and children as well as a splendid line of household needs and Christmas specialties. Those of you who haven't favored us with an order the past year mail a card today and this helpful Fall and Winter Catalogue will be sent to your home. The accurate illustrations of merchan dise the detailed description of each article is sure to be of vital interest to you all the more so since it's an acknowledged fact by thousands of our patrons that the prices are the lowest obtainable. Then, too, Meier & Frank's is the only Department Store' in Portland which is sues a complete catalogue or maintains an efficient mail order service. 'When you get your catalogue read our Free Delivery Offer. Phone or mail vour orders. There's Charm in New Fall Millinery HOTV diversified in style are they the Hats for early Fall and Winter wear! Models to please the fancy of every woman! Smart, jaunty tailored styles '. aplenty. Hosts of the lovely little close-fitting types. Beautiful variety of the medium wide and broad, sweeping brims of the more daring type. And though of the cloche style, the -medium wide, the extreme wide fashion says equally correct. '- Side by side are displayed the crea tions of Paris and American makers, to gether with beautiful models of our own expert designers. You 11 find Hats of Mme. Georgette Caroline Reboux Kurzman Lichenstein Hyland Burg'esser Phipps Atchinson Scores of wo men came to our Millinery Salons Knox Hats expressly to see our first showing of the smart, high-grade Knox Hats. Included are the severe tailored styles so much in demand, and lovely semi-dress models with rich trimmings,' of ostrich, laces, etc. Don't fail to see our Knox Hats for Fall they're the make that women everywhere ask for by name ! Prices on Knox and American Hats range from $8 to $35. Paris Hats, $35 to $150 Second Floor New Building III W MAniffartifr'cr HUNDREDS of our patrons al ready appreciate the importance of this new service our. Fur Repairing and Manufacturing Department. And we want more of our friends to know That we've a large and thoroughly equipped Fur factory which we hope you'll visit and in spect. That only the most competent and conscien tious workers are employed. An expert Furrier, who has had years of experience in- the large and high-grade houses, gives personal attention to orders. That eVery piece of work that leaves our Fur Manufacturing establishment must be to your entire satisfaction. Dresses Here Only! THEY'RE new these splendid, attractive "Camp Fire Girls," designed- originally for the schoolgirl rivals of the "Boy Scouts." The young miss from 13 to 20 years will find them ideal for school and college wear also for business use ! Of black or blue Eng lish serge plain gored or plaited skirts. Look for the registered label of the gen uine uamp Jnre uins ' Dresses tne orig inal make here ex clusively. Priced at this sale only, each $ 1 3.?5 Showing and Sale of Rich Cut Glass ASIIOAVIXG and sale of rich American Cut Glass that's sure to interest every household. Hundreds of pieces all of neat designs and rich, deep cuttings at savings thar make purchasing. now worth while. $7.50 Cut Glass Bowls, only $5.65 $8.00 Cut Glass Bowls only 6.00 $27.00 Cut Glass Bowls at $20.25 $8.50 Cut Glass Nappie at S6.3S $7.00 Cut Glass Sugars and Cream ers at 5.25 $14.00 Cut Glass Sugar and Cream ers at $10.50 $6.50 Cut Glass Water Bottles at only S4.8S $5.00 Cut Glass Water Bottles at only 53.75 $4.50 Cut Glass Olive Dishes, S3.3S $3.75 Cut Glass Relish Dishes at only 2.72 $3.00 Cut Glass Relish Dishes at only S2.25 $10.00 Cut Glass Mayonaise Dishes at $7.50 $11.00 Cut Glass Mayonaise Dishes at $S.25 $13.00 Cut Glass Baskets at $9.0O $10.00 Cut Glass Flower Centers at only $7.50 $20.00 Cut Glass Rose Bowls at only $15.00 $7.50 Cut Glass Plates, only $5.63 $9.00 Cheese and Cracker Plates at only $6.75 . . $30.00 Cut Glass Wine Coolers at only $22.50 $16.75 Cut Glass Whisky Sets at only $12.57 $11.00 Cut Glass Celery Dishes at only $8.25 $20.00 Cut Glass Cheese Bells at only $15.00 $20.00 Cut Glass Tankards $15.00 $25.00 Cut Glass Vases at $18.75 $12.00 Cut Glass Vases at $9.00 $10.00 Cut Glass Comports, $7.50 $15.00 Cut Glass Comports $11.25 i -nRSSsar mv $25 Cut Glass Fern Dishes at only $18.75 $30 Cut Glass Sandwich Tray at only $22.50 - First Floor. Main Building. -Mall Orders Filled. Smart Cousin's Shoes for Fall LL that's smart and distinctive in women's correct Footwear for Fall is here in our splendid line of famous J. & T. Cousin's Shoes the make that 's sold here only in Portland. And women have come to appreciate the superior qual ity of this exclusive make. Shoes that fit as perfectly as though they were made to your order. Included among the new arrivals are tan Russian calf in button or regular lace; patent colt with black crav enette or mat kid tops in button, blucher or regular lace styles; chocolate kid. in button style; black buckskin; black or brown ooze calf; black cravenetted or black velvet button styles. These with hand welt soles, Cuban and military heels. Then patent colt styles with hand turned soles cloth or mat kid tops. Also glazed or mat kid with cloth tops, lace or button styles. Let your new Fall Shoes be the Cousin's! Priced at $4, $4.50, $5, $6, $6.50 and $7 . Third Floor. m Bnlldlnc Mall Orders Filled. Usual Wednesday Notion: -Day SAVINGS today on Notions and Supplies and of special inter est to every woman is the demon stration of Omo Shields. Our 25c No. 3 Regular Omo Shields, 1 o special, 3 pairs, 50c; pair IOC 5c Charter Oak Thread, 6 spools for 25d 4 spools Darning Cotton today at only 5t 2 cards Hooks and Eyes selling at only 5i 2 spools Warfield Basting Thread for 5 3 regular 5c Hair Nets today only 10? 50c Queen Hair Rolls specially prced 25 & 10c Bias Seam Tape selling today at 5c? 100 yds. Spool Silk, black and colors, 4 5c English Wire Hair Pins, 3 pkgs., 5 35c Ideal Skirt Gauges, special only 256 Beautiful Irish Crochet Neckwear at Savings of lh to V2I BEAUTIFUL real hand-made Irish Crochet Neckwear at savings that average one-third to one-half -a sale made possible through the purchase of an immense sample lot of a famous, high-grade maker. All lovely new Neckwear in styles that add to the beauty of ma dame's new Fall apparel. Included are Yokes, Chemisettes, Coat Collars, Coat Revers and Round Collars. Note the remarkable reductions as listed below. Choose from the group today: $3.50 to $4.25 Real Irish Crochet Neckwear, $2.67 $5.00 to $7.00 Real Irish Crochet Neckwear,-$3.98 $7.50 to $10 Real Irish Crochet Neckw'ear at $5.98 $10.50 to $15 Real Irish Crochet Neckwear, $7.98 First Floor. Main Bulldlnc. Mall Orders Filled. Famous iUMr Wilton Rugs and Carpets Here Exclusively Dainty New Gowns at $1.95 THEY'RE known from coast to coast famous Bund har Wilton Rugs the make that's "Durable as Iron." And thousands of housewives know them, to be positively the most durable and longest-wearing Carpets or Rugs that 'have ever covered their floors. And what beautiful, artistic patterns what handsome, harmoniz ing colorings and blending of rich tones. The 6th-street window display gives a hint of the exclusive new designs for Fall. Bundhar "Wilton Carpets are the only make in the market today where Rugs of all sizes are made to match. Our price a g O O C yard for Carpets includes, sewing, fitting and lining j)40 Boom-size Bundhar Wiltons 8.3x10.6, priced from $35 to $40 Room-size Bundhar Wilton Rugs 9x12, priced $39.50 to $45 ' Third Floor, Main Bnlldlnc. Mali Orders Filled. WE'VE specially priced them for this initial showingrtime. Of better materials and finer trimmings than usually founoj at this price! Dainty Slip Over Gowns of splendid quality nainsook, V . W trimmed with pretty cluny edge. All JjJ I p fresh risn nnrl new. Our snecial nrice Slip-Over Gowns of fine nainsook. Trimmed with im itation Irish lace. Also pretty blue and pink striped crepe Gowns with cluny edge. Priced tf A7 for this sale at 0 1 Tr f New Gowns in attractive slip-over style. Of excellent quality nainsook, trimmed with dainty filet and shadow lace. They're a beautiful value at our special price $2.33 75c Drawers new circular style garments of white crepe, finished with, cluny weave lace. Launder easily and used with ironing if de sired. Special for r Q today's selling, only DOC Silk Princess Combina tions of the famous Kayser Italian silk. New styles com bination of. drawers and cor set cover or vest buttoning in back. Are $1 A AA priced only ij) X V r Today 's Pure Food Grocery Specials "Best of Best" Flour, barrel, $4.70 Armour's Sail Soap, 9 bars for 25 "Best of Best" Flour, a sack, $1.20 Rolled Oats in sacks selling at 40 Small Prunes, 5 pounds at only 25c Banquet Olive Oil, bottle, 75 , , . - Ti- 1 Kingsford s Corn Starch, 3 pkgs. 25t Pink Beans, 5 pounds for only 25 Shr;dded Cocoanut, pound only 15d Carnation Milk, 4 cans at only SOd Round-Up Cleanser, 6 cans only 25 Blue Label Catsup, bottle at only ISd Searchlight match, doz. packages 40 Wheat Eats selling the package 10 Macaroni, large packages at only 20 MARSHALL 4600; HOME, A 6101 TELEPHONES PACIFIC, New Leather Handbags $ 1 .98 YOU'D never, expect to purchase such excellent quality, attrac tive, new styled Handbags at such a low price as this! Just one of the special offerings for this preliminary Fall showing: Of handsome morocco leather, neat, flat style with nickel and gilt mountings. J m Lined with heavy corded silk. Fitted with coin purse. Medium ja i J long double-strap handle. While this special group lasts today First Floor, New Building. Mall Orders Filled.