THE SUNDAY OREGONIAN, PORTLAND; DECEMBER
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From the basement floor to the roof. Throughout every floor of our store the Christmas spirit reigns. For almost the whole
year our holiday preparations have been going steadily onward. Europe and America have been searched for the brightest and
best of Santa Claus ideas, and the orders were placed with, such factories as could produce the goods most economically. Car
loads of these goods- are now ready for Christmas buyers. Now is the most satisfactory time to make selections. Assort
ments are at their fullest. Plenty of time for careful choosing. Disappointments sure to come from hurried late purchases will
be avoided and the pleasures of the holiday season much increased. Do as much of your Christmas buying as possible now;
other things are sure to take your time later. Make our store your Christmas headquarters. It will save both time and money.
SPECIAL SALE OF
STATUARY, BRIC-A-BRAC, VASES
CUT GLASS
Satisfactory buying of these handsome
wares requires deliberate selecting, which
you have no chance for when purchas
ing at the eleventh houh.
TO INDUCE YOU TO BUY NOW,
While plenty of time and the best of serv
ice is at your command,
WE OFFER THIS WEEK
SPECIAL REDUCTIONS
On all
BRONZE, COPPER AND
SPELTER FIGURES
In numberless designs.
Horses at $3.50, ?4.25 and $5.40.
Busts at $L49, ?L95 to $10.35.
Figures at $4.25, $5.40 to $23.40.
Vases at $2.12, $2.60 to 24.25.
TERRA COTTA AND BISQUE FIGURES
of many kinds. Busts from 75c to $15.00.
WHITE FIGURES from 25c to $2.50 each.
FINE CHINA AND GLASS VASES, ONYX
TOP BRASS TABLES AND LIBBEY'S
FAMOUS CUT GLASS for every conceiv
able purpose, in all the newest shapes
and choicest patterns, ALL GET CUT
PRICES. 'Twill pay you In every way
to DO YOUR BUYING NOW.
CHRISTMAS SLIPPERS
Men's Women's Children's
Slippers are such convenient gifts that
they have grown to be a part of Christ
mas. If the list that follows does not
include your kind, be sure we have it,
and at the right price.
LADIES' SLIPPERS
Of extra weight, first-quality felt, fur or
French braid trimmed, with solid one
piece soles, double-stitched and solid
Louis or common-sense heel; colors red,
brown, black and myrtle, Juliet r -j or
style, from Jl.Lj
UP.
CHILDREN'S FELT SLIPPERS
Well made, with turn soles and plain or
fur trimmed.
Small sizes 65c pair
Medium sizes 75c pair
Large sizes ?L00 pair
BOYS' AND MEN'S SLIPPERS
In stamped alligator or seal leather, 75c
and $1.00 pair.
MEN'S LEATHER SLIPPERS
Tan. black, brown and red, hand
turned and low cut, 1 TA
Men's Slippers in seal or box fl nc
calf, pair )!. J
Men's High-Cut Slippers, "Romeos,"
$L75 and $2.50 pair.
CHRISTMAS NOVELTIES
We've been receiving case after case of
useful and ornamental articles in ebony,
celluloid, burnt and embossed wood,
such as
HANDKERCHIEF, COLLAR AND CUFF,
COMB AND MANICURE AND
BRUSH, SHAVING SETS,
TOILET AND ALBUMS,
GLOVE CASES. ETC.
Each year brings added attractions in
these goods, and the most charming lot
we've ever shown is now displayed ON
OUR FIRST FLOOR.
FANCY SWISS BASKETS
Our large assortment and the innumer
able uses they may be put to will help
many a gift-seeker in making selections.
Baskets of plain or fancy straw. Some
especially designed for decorating.
MANY NEW EFFECTS in Work Bas
kets, with or without covers or stands.
Baby Baskets, Hampers, Bonbon and
Card Baskets.
A BASKET LEADER
This week we will sell 75c and S5c
SEWING BASKETS, fancy Bulgarian
make. Oriental designs, at 59c each.
(Second floor.)
ALL ENAMELED WARE
Such as Jewel, Sewing, Glove and Hand
kerchief Cases, Catchalls, Sponge Hold
ers, Combination Towel, Comb and
Brush Holders, Napkin Rings and many
others, all grouped In seven lots at
GREATLY REDUCED PRICES 5c, 10c,
15c, 20c, 25c, 45c, 50c.
LINEN APPLIQUE PIECES
Worth $2.00 to $3.50, now $1.39, $1.67
and $1.98 each. This choice lot com
prises SQUARES 32x32 and 36x36, and
SCARFS 45 and 54 inches long. A splendid
chance for ladies with taste for fancy
linen pieces, but no time for making
them. (Art Department)
CHRISTMAS TREE ORNAMENTS
In great variety now on second floor.
All kinds of glass, paper and tinsel trim
mings, fancy candles, candle holders, etc
SPECIAL SALE OF
CHILD'S PATTERN BONNETS
Small lots bunched this way for rapid
selling:
$2.75 to $3.50 kinds at $2.13
$4.50 to $5.00 kinds at $3.27
$7.00 and $7.50 kinds at $4.69
$7.75 and $8.00 kinds at $5.84
Choice kinds that would grace the dain
tiest baby's head.
JUST OPENED
A new lot of Infants' Fancy Scft-Soled
Shoes and Slippers. (Second floor annex.)
Will be a revelation" to people not In touch with progressive toymaking. An inter
esting spot all the year through, just now It's a veritable wonderland, with Its
huge collection of all kinds of silent and mechanical toys, games, furniture, etc., that
the most fertile brains have yet produced. We've taken-the utmost pains. In selecting
to secure the most practical and Instructive kinds, interesting alike to big and little
people.
Games,
Game Boards,
Shooting Galleries,
Numerical Boards.
Child's Educators,
Building Blocks,
Wagon Blocks,
Battle-Ships,
Noah's Arks,
Soldier Sets.
Driving Reins,
Magic Lanterns,
Iron Toys.
Tool Chests,
Doll Furniture,
White Enameled,
Oak and Tin.
Toy Furniture,
White Enameled,
Bronzed or Oak.
Mechanical Toys,
Croklnole Boards,
Doll Buggies,
Doll Go-Carts,
Wagons,
Carts.
Child's Furniture,
Printing Presses,
Steamboats,
Steam Engines,
Steam Automobiles,
Stoves,
Banks,
Drawing Slates,
Printing Outfits,
Pianos,
Violins,
Musical Toys,
Rocking Horses,
Shoo-Flys.
Wheelbarrows.
NOWHERE ELSE WILL YOU FIND ITS EQUAL.
YOU'LL ONLY WASTE TIME IN LOOKING OTHERWHERES.
WE WILL STORE FOR YOU, IF YOU WISH, AND DELTVER WHEN YOU ORDER
ANY OR ALL ARTICLES YOU MAY PURCHASE BETWEEN NOW AND
CHRISTMAS.
B!G DOLL SHOW-Second Floor.
Many people find this the most interesting spot In the store. The great Interest
taken last week in our ANNUAL DOLL OPENING shows us doll-buying has com
menced in earnest Now is noticeably the best time to buy, particularly where
dolls must be dressed or sent away; but selections of any kind are beff made now,
before the last big rush begins and while assortments are complete.
NO JUGGLING WITH QUALITIES OR PRICES HERE
These dolls were every one made for and imported direct to us from best European
factories, and we see to it that high quality Is maintained, not only in materials
used, but In the shape, beauty and finish of each doll, and our low prices make it
easy for buyers to select Any kind wanted, from the tiniest Cupid doll to the three
foot tall aristocrat is here, at prices ranging from a cent to $25.00. Customers who
have been the rounds tell us that NO OTHER DOLL STOCK IN PORTLAND
COMPARES WITH OURS, EITHER FOR QUANTITY OR QUALITY.
ALL KINDS OF DOLL HATS Are displayed In our Millinery Department
Untrimmcd Doll Hats
In many different shapes and
colors of felt, each at
15c
Trimmed Doll Hats
In all shades, very jaunty af
fairs, each at
37c
CfflLDRENS BOOK'S
A good part of our Millinery Parlor has been given up to this book display, which
Includes all kinds of books that children love, from the paper-back fancy picture
books worth a penny to cloth-bound story-books for youths in their teens. ALL
PRICED LOW.
THE NEWEST IN DRESS GOODS
Will always be found in this store first
In today's list of fresh arrivals are not
only present modes, but some that will
be next Spring's incst popular effects.
NEW GREEN CLOTHS
The latest things for tailor-made gowns,
in invisible checks, plaids, stripes and
mixtures.
NEW ETAMINES
Full assortment in black and colors.
ALL THE EVENING SHADES.
All-wool, and silk and wool, In plain
and fancy weaves.
NEW RAINY-DAY SKIRTINGS,
Colors and black, at $1.25, $1.50 and
$1.75 yard.
NEW FANCY VELVETEENS, NEW COR
DUROY VELVETEENS, NEW BLACK
CHEVIOTS, PLAIN OR PEBBLE EF
FECTS. NEW INDIA SILKS
All the shades wanted for fancy work.
FANCY WAISTING FLANNELS
Stylish and dependable. Our assortment
Is complete In every particular. An espe
cially attractive lot at 48c and 75c yard.
KERSEY CLOTHS
$2.50 AND $3.00 YARD
A choice line for cloaks and jackets in
black, castor, tan, green, brown, blues
and special shades in red for children's
cloaks.
CORSET ROOM NEWS
Another large shipment of ROYAL
WORCESTER CORSETS is here.
Among them five new lines nf
STRAIGHT - FRONT BIAS - GORED
STYLES, in black, white and gray. The
corset that leads the world for STYLE,
GRACE and COMFORT.
NEW CHRISTMAS CARDS AND 1902 CALENDARS
Nothing nicer for little remembrances. They're every-day reminders of the giver.
Our variety offers great scope for taste In selecting.
IN CHRISTMAS CARDS
Besides the many choice single kinds, we have a large assortment of BOXED
CARDS, 10 to 20 In a box, at 25c, 35c, 45c and 50c box.
IN CALENDARS
Here are hints of the thousands we now display k i
Black Cat, Madonna. Gems of Beauty.
Longfellow, Bryant, Forget-Me-Not,
Shakespeare. Lowell. Scenic and Poetic
. Burnt Leather Calendars all descriptions, all prices.
NEW GLOVES FOR CHRISTMAS
Our Import order for the holidays just received, and includes not only our regular
reliable makes of kid gloves, but the newest novelties that come specially for gift
gloves. ,
NEW "REGATTAS"
Our dressy 2 pearl clasp gloves, CO Aft
DENT'S $2.00 GLOVES
The best of all for wear.
"VASSAR" $1.50 GLOVES
The choicest Dress Kid Glove known at
the price.
"MENTONE" $1.50 GLOVES
Undressed kid, very genteel 2-clasp glove.
OUR "MADONNA" GLOVES
Have 2 pearl clasps, the very latest em
broidered wrist and back effects, CO OC
kid the very finest; price $LL)
CHRISTMAS HANDKERCHIEFS
These snowy squares of linen, whether hemstitched, fancy bordered, initialed, em
broidered or lace trimmed, are always acceptable andv some of the stand-bys for
Christmas presents. We've prepared to handkerchief all Portland. Oar variety is
almoet endless. Among them: CHILD'S INITIAL HANDKERCHIEFS, box of 3
for 35c; plain kinds, boxes of 3 at 20c and 25c box; LADIES' FANCY EMBROID
ERED HANDKERCHIEFS, 25c, 35c to $2.00 each; fancy embroidered Silk Hand
kerchiefs, 69c each.
RIBBONS FOR FANCY WORK
Everything In Colored Satin Ribbons from the narrowest np. No. 1 Satin Rib
bon, best quality only lc yard.
HOLIDAY UMBRELLAS
Our new ones are here a most elaborate collection umbrellas you'd be proud to
carry or give as presents kinds both serviceable and handsome and whatever
the price may be. It stands for the best umbrella value obtainable. A wide range of
price, reaching' to $12.00.
WOMEN'S FANCY FURNISHINGS REDUCED THIS WEEK
Dainty Little Articles That Make Nice Gifts
SATIN BELT HOSE SUPPORTERS
With side loop and double strap over hip,
best silk elastic, black, blue, pink and car
dinal, with velvet grip attachments; our
$1.00 kinds, pair at
LADIES' CREAM SILK VESTS
High neck and long sleeves, In choice $4.00,
$4.50 and $5.00 grades, but medium and
Email sizes only so
69c
$2.09
LADIES' COLORED SILK HOSE
In a variety of fancy shades, such as pink,
cardinal, mode, gray, blue and gold, worth tf1 QO
$3.00, pair at JU30
LADIES' SILK PLATED HOSE
Plain, fancy shades, some with black boot
and fancy drop-stitch top; fine $1.00 hose,
pair at
65c
CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR MEN
Are often perplexing. We submit a par
tial list from our men's furnishing sec
tion that may be helpful.
MEN'S LOUNGING ROBES
In eiderdown, from $4.50 to $7.50 each.
MEN'S DRESSING" GOWNS
From $15.00 to $30.00. - i
SMOKING OR HOUSE COATS- ,
From $4.50 to $22.50.
MEN'S SUSPENDERS
Plain for embroidering or In fancy ef
fects, from 50c to $3.00 pair.
SILK INITIAL HANDKERCHIEFS
23c and 50c each. . "
RICHARDSON'S
LINEN HANDKERCHIEFS
With hand-embroidered Initials, 25c, 40c
and 50c each.
MEN'S MUFFLERS
Black, white and fancy brocaded. ,
MEN'S NECKWEAR
A specially selected lot for the holidays,
In the newest style and color effects.
Prices 50c to $3.00 each.
MEN'S GLOVES
All the new correct kinds. Prices $1.00
to $2.00 pair.
MEN'S FANCY SOX
In charming variety and newest designs,
25c to $1.00 pair.
MEN'S DRESS SHIRTS "
And fancy tucked styles. ' .
MEN'S SILK HANDKERCHIEFS
Plain and hemstitched, from 25c to $1.50
each. Fancy Silk Handkerchiefs at 50c
each.
GREAT OFFERING OF
LADIES' TAILOR-MADE SUITS
This week we offer big bargains to buy
ers. This Is a good time to make all
needed preparations for holiday wear, as
later other things will take one's time.
There's the ring of economy in these
reductions:
$10.00 Suits at i $7.65
$12.50 Suits at $9.95
$15.00 Suits at $11.90
, $16.50 Suits at $13.25
$17.50 Suits at $14.00
$18.50 Suits at $14.65
$20.00 Suits at $15.95
$25.00 Suits at $19.75
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seasonings to toothsome articles for their
annual bezaar, which Is announced for
Thursday evening and Friday afternoon
and evening, December 5 and 6. An es
pecially attractive collection Is promised
as the result of half a dozen or more ba
zaar clubs, composed of a dozen or more
women each who have met monthly
throughout the year to work and plan
for this present event, which will be held
at the Unitarian Chapel, Seventh and
Yamhill strsetfc.
Society Personals.
Arthur Stlmpson, of Corvallls, was In
Portland Friday.
Miss Rosalie Friendly, of Eugene, Is
visiting Portland friends.
Miss Minnie Lighter Is visiting Miss
Elsie Elmore, at Astoria
Miss Lulu Renshaw, of Eugene, spent
Thanksgiving In the city.
Sumner Smith has gone to La Grande
to visit Mr. Erslclne Wood.
Mr. Cole E. Stanton, of Roseburg. Is
visiting friends in the city.
Miss Leona Smith Is spending a few
days at her home In Corvalll3.
Mlss Mabel Smith, of Grant's Pass, has
been visiting lriends In the city.
Professor A. B. Cordley, of Corvallls,
was In the city during the week.
Miss Elizabeth Tongue, of 'Hlllsboro,
was in Portland during the week.
Mrs. Will Wolf, who has been vlsltinc
In San Francisco, has returned, and Is at
home at the Beverley.
W. Glfford Nash, musical director of the
University of Oregon, is In the city.
Mrs. Fred Lelnenweber returned home
Friday after a short visit at Astoria.
Miss Dora Cooper, of Independence, is
spending a few days with Portland
friends.
Miss Laura Jordan gave an Informal
party to a number of friends Wednesday
evening.
Mrs. Philip Wasscrman and Miss Getta
Wasserman will leave shortly for Southern
California.
Mr. C. D. Lownsdale and family, of this
city, have gone to Los Angeles to spend
the Winter.
Harry Dolph and Ralph Fenton, of the
State University, spent Thanksgiving day
in Portland.
Mrs. John A. Shepard, who has been
seriously ill for the past two months. Is
now convalescing.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Curtis Robinson, 6S3
Front street, spent Thanksgiving with
friends In Spckane.
Miss Frances Lewis, who Is 111 with
typhoid fever, has greatly Improved dur
ing the last few days.
Mrs. S. F. Chadwlck and Miss Mary
Chadwlck, of Salem, are guests of Mrs
W. T. Gray, 772 Hoyt street.
Mrs. June McMlllcn Ordway has re
turned to her home from St. Vincent's
j Hospital, where she has been for almost a'
month.
Mrs. L. Lacfcman and Mrs. M. Mark
wltz have moved to 431 Davis street; at
homo first and third Mondays.
The Mi3ses Ruby and Elma' Hendricks,
of Eugene, spent Thanksgiving in the
city, the guests of Miss Ina Craig.
Miss Elizabeth Hacheny gave an infor
mal party last evening. In honor of the
visiting college students from Eugene.
Mr. Henry Taubenhelmer and family
have moved to their new residence, 714
Johnson, corner Twenty-second street.
William Wadhoms and wlfo leave for
California Monday evening to spend the
holidays at the home of their daughter.
Dr. W. J. Farley and wife, of Dallas are
visiting at the home of Dr. and Mrs. C. 12.
Cline, 709 East Salmon, street. At home
Thursday.
Mrs. Henry C Grady and her son, Mas
ter Harold Grady, of La Grande, are In
the city the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John
C. Grady.
Thomas L. McFadden, football coach of
Pacific University, passed through Port
land yesterday, en route to his home in
' Southern California.
Mr" and Mrs. George N. Hauptman, who
have made many warm friends at the Ho-bart-Curtls,
left last Friday for their
home In Saginaw, Mich.
ifr. and Mrs. George Tazwell left Port
land" on Saturday. November 23, for Wash
ington, D. C. Mr. Tazwell goes to Wash
ington as private secretary to Senator
Simon. They spent Thanksgiving with
friends at Lake Bluff, 111., and will reach
Washington. In time for the coming ses
sion of Congress.
Miss Edith Exon left on the Columbia
last Thursday evening for San Francisco,
to visit with her sister, Mrs. F. E. Stran
ahan until after the holidays.
H. J. Blddle and family, who are at
the Hobart-Curtls,' for the Winter, spent
Thanksgiving week at their beautiful
home farm on the Columbia River.
News has been received of the death
of Miss M. D. Faxon, of Buffalo, N. Y.
Miss Faxon was a niece of Mrs. S. O.
Reed, and had many friends In this city.
Miss Minnie A. Parker, who has been
visiting In California for the past year
and a half, has returned to this city, and
Is at-the home of Dr. and Mrs. Curtis Hol
comb. Mrs. Bertha Whltcombe, who underwent
a serious operation at the Surgical Sana
torium, on Wednesday, is recovering snore
rapidly than her physicians thought pos
sible. Mrs. C. H. Lewis, who has been suffer
ing from an acute attack of rheumatism.
Is so far recovered that she was able to
dine with the family on Thanksgiving
day.
The friends of Mlsa Grace Netz. known
in the professional world as Miss Grace
Alnsworth. will read with Interest that
this young lady Is winning laurels for
herself in New Tork City. Miss Netz is
a Portland girl, possessed of dramatic
talent, and her many friends will he
pleased to read of her success la her
chosen vocation.
1 able for gifts. Additions to the original
display Just received.
At the Woman'i Union.
Miss Dolly Cheadle has been residing at
the Union for the last week or two.
Miss Jennie Thompson spent Thanks
giving with relatives at Vancouver, Wash.
Miss N. Lommasson, of Waila Walla,
has been a guest of the Union during the
past week.
Miss Louise Bockman attended the wed
ding of her cousin. Miss Mary Boekman,
at Wilsouvlle, the latter part of :he week.
Notice.
The ladles of the First Baptist Church
will hold a "Trades Day," on December
3, at Fellows Grocery. 309 Washington
street, and Fulton market, Yamhill and
Third streets. They will receive a per
centage on all cash sales made that day.
Send a large order and help a good cause.
The Final Week.
Mr. Frederic C. Torrey, of Vlckery. At
kins & Torrey. of San Francisco, .an
nounces the last week of his annual ex
hibition of pictures, at suite 345, Portland
Hotel, closing Saturday night, December
7. Many attractive framed pictures, sult-
Yon Mar Be the One.
With every dollar purchase a ticket Is
given on two largo dolls, elegantly
dressed. See ad. in new today. Beck's.
Anne.
Give us time to make that portrait you
intend as a holiday gift. Studio, 169
Seventh; 'phone. South 351.
At the Little Art Shop.
Nut bowls burnt In any design, $1 50
each.
Full dress suits to rent. Lion Clothing
Company, 165 Third street.
Repeal's famous chocolates and bon
bonsthe latest New Tork confections
arrived yesterday at Frank Nau's
Pharmacy, Hotel Portland.
Reduction sale For tho halanca of the
season I will offer all the trimmed and
untrimmed hats at greatly reduced prices.
Miss A. S. Jorgensen, 231 Morrison.
Madame Aza Holmes, of the Oriental
Beauty Parlors, will demonstrate and
give free advice dally at Olds, Wortman
& King's to ladles from 10 to 12 mornings
and 3 to 5 afternoons until further notice.
OREGON.
Oregon City.
Mrs. Frank T. Barlow returned Monday
from Grant's Pass, where her daughter,
Mrs. Beatrice Barlow Dierke, appeared in
a concert Saturday evening.
Miss Emma Laurence spent Thanksgiv
ing with her parents In Portland.
Miss Rebecca Smith, principal of the
Eastham School, is spending her vacation
in Saleta.
Miss Helen Gleason, of Mullno, spent
the Thanksgiving holidays with her par
ents in this city.
Miss Gertrude Moorcs and Merrill
Moores- entertained a number of young
people at whist Wednesday evening.
Miss Belle Jones left this week for Den
ver, where stve will remain for a short
time before going to New York to study
music.
Trafton and Emery Dye, who are at
tending Pacific University, at Forest
Grove, spent Thanksgiving with their par
ents in this city.
Baker City.
Mrs. Joseph Barton has gone to La
Grande to visit Mra. Gardiner.
Mis3 Alma Thompson, of La Grande,
visited MLs3 Palmer for several days this
week.
The Ladles' Sewing Society will be
entertained by Mrs. Will Levens next
Thursday.
A few friends surprise Mr. and Mrs.
(Concluded on Pago 22.)