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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 20, 1903)
2tf mm DOINGS m PART OF CARNIVAL WEEK AT OLDS, WORTMAN & KING'S THE SUNDAY .ORE GONIAL, BOBTJAND, SEPTEMBER 20. 1903. rs xr - c' iter .-s..: a - w. rsr. rsr v-r READY FOR ANOTHER GALA WEEK T&is Olds, Woftman & King Stoe Entcts Tomoow Upon the City's 2d Grand Carnival Week With a spirit of energetic ent&tfsiasin! And again Accentuates the supremacy it holds over every other great store in the Northwest. This splendid mercantile lecder demands and receives the homage due from its confreres throughout the confines of every state west of the Rockies. New goods are being received daily; garments arid other merchandise arriving from Paris and other European style centers on every Atlantic steamer are being hurried across the continent on fast trains by our representatives in New York. These laggards that arrived at our receiving, rooms after the curtain rung up on our grand Fashion Show the past week were given a back seat until the first act was over. Now, without undue confusion, we usher them to the places reserved for them, and invite your inspection tomorrow and the coming week Out Second Week of Splendid Openings in All Lines of American and Foreign Manufacturers! A Grand Napoleonic Revival in tEe Fashion World. Napoleon: He'd win and hold. Rather than to shrink his ideas of world-power to fit an island of Elba and entered Paris March 23. ' 7 June IS came Waterloo, and July 15 Napoleon surrendered to the British Admiral, woven that Summer I Three months (popularly called "the hundred days") measures the period rebounds to the period of the Directoire (J 795-99), the arc encompassing the successful years So Napoleon rules the styles and be it the sweeping lines or the Directory, the queer Naooleon. and twenty years ot brench history are done into the rail and wmter styles. There's Naooleon's touch of eold braid and. bless you. it is cropping: out It's a Napoleon renaissance and that means variety: the half-severity of on. frock showy and becoming, while certain enviably pretty women will find stunning adaptations. It's a beauty year rich in millinery and in dress, and that means richness of materials, habitat, with a yearly stipend of 2,000,000 francs, Napoleon, on February 26, J8J5, left the island Hotham, at Rochefort, and by October 16 had been deported to St Helena. How history was of the Second Restoration. This period is one swing of the Fashion pendulum this season. It of Napoleon. criss-cross of Napoleon's own side-wise hats or the high crown of the Restoration, it is all and coat collars.' uniform to the richness of -his court women's raiment. Any "woman-can get a hat both correct " for there is less piled on and more dependence is placed in fabric and line. At Boms and abroad this great store is equally famous for reliability, quality and price rightedness. A comparison of our mail order catalogue with those issued by other Portland houses will quickly explain why this IS so. ' An oracular demon stration of this store's popularity abroad is shown in our corner show window af Fifth and Washington streets, where are shown the actual orders for goods received thro Department IN ONE MONTH.- Here, piled up, are the en velopes from one .month's re ceipts of orders by mail. We have finished mailing our cata logues. If you have not received yours, drop us a postal and we'll forward by raturn mail our handsome, J 62-page, beautifully illustrated catalogue, filled -with descriptions andprices of relia ble merchandise obtainable from this house. Satisfaction packed with every order or your money back cheerfully without an noyance. Orders shipped same day as received. We do the largest mail-order business on the Coast, and from reliable sources feel justified in the state ment that our business in this line EXCEEDS THAT OF ANY OTHER THREE PORT LAND HOUSES COMBINED. Send US your orders. SEND YOUR ORDERS ' Genuine Bargains in Fall . Hosiery and 1 Underwear Latest At Avals at Fashion's Inn Fo Women Only. PatiSv and American Gowns and Wraps iot Autumn Wear (2d floor-:-Woman's Salon.) What's the fashion? Gome and see. This store could have a fence built around it now and still stand ready to outfit its splendid pub lic for a long time to come. Not everybody seems to catch the knack of harmonious dress ing, as yet we. now owe more to Paris for color combinations and the knack of wearing clothes than for the clothes to wear. Paris is inconstant flits from fashion to fashion; jwhile too many of us adopt a style and intensify it instead of lightly turning to new beauty. We . intensify mannerisms, too; until they become outlandish. Then they must cease as -the form-molding method 'of holding the skirts. Don't! This week's exhibit has booked the choic est of the exclusive makes of Paris and Ameri ca's best. And this store's leadership in dress was never clearer demonstrated. We haven't stopped with tailored suits, but show such an immense, exposition of costumes suited to all possible occasions that no three Portland stores combined .could possibly equal it. This is no exaggeration, but absolute, positive fact indisputable by any honest person who has investigated We employ more helpers in this section than any other house on the Pacific Coast, and, keep them all busily employed. We show hundreds of models unobtainable by other Portland houses for the reason that makers confine them to us they are exclusive, could not be handled to advantage by houses with a reputation of "cheap." So it is to the benefit of all concerned that only reliable houses of such repu tation as this establishment bears not only at home, but in market should be given control of such superior lines as bear the stamp of individuality and charming elegance. Of what use would it be for a maker of such rich and beautiful costumes as- are displayed herein luxurious profusion! offering his models to people that cavil at a $500 gown such as shown here? 'Tis nothing for us to sell these beautiful dresses, but we could not expect stores that expend their efforts on cheapening always to even be on a scraping acquaintance with merchandise of such high character. "Yot cannot expect to make. a silk prase out of a sow's eaz." But we have other grades, more of them and better quality for qual ity than any three houses in Portland down as low as $0. Instead of writing a pageful of fashions, we ask you" to come and see the styles and immensity of choosing. In an authoritative way our exhibit is worth the combined showing of all the Portland houses as a Fashion Show. We Append a Few Secrets That Fashion Sets . Out in TIiis Week's Show Collars as -pld-timey as a peony are here. Pelerines that sweep the shoulders quaintly and vxeach almost to the elbow. Sleeves could be mistaken for draperies. But there isn't a harsh line on a,siigle "Creation." Easy flowing lines on skirt and waist. Not bulky. Shirring deftfy catches too much fullness and holds it like a loom does its threads. Skirts are full Most wonderful of all, some of the fulness begins just beneath the belt of the skirt. Some few hold it cunningly with plaits. The French bodice idea carries one back to a picturesque style revived. Deep crushed girdles are the order of the day. Drops are everywhere; on skirts, on waists, on sleeves. Summing it up -Fash-ions are more womanly than for years. Quaint and courtly. Severity has been left far without the portals of Fashion's elect. MILLINERY EXHIBIT CONTINUES Everything here to please milady's taste a veritable " Napoleonic renaissance. The stunning hats from Paris could not have a prettier store set ting. Critics indorse our grand opening exposition in unstinted terms, and Our Public has given en thusiastic praise of the exhibit. It is continued because it requires several days for a city-ful of people to arrange a visit to anjr one'point. Many people skip the pleasure of attending openings because they fear being led to unwar? ranted extravagance. That's old-fashioned. True art lines are not costly, and while a few hats got ten up of expensive stuifs for special occasions do come high, still the Olds, "Wortman & King store has proven that extravagance is not essential. Our styles are exclusive, for all leading makes are con fined to us by their designers, while we have the only artist designers in Portland. We admit we pay them large salaries, but volume of business more' than makes up the expenditure, and our pat rons aooreciate our efforts. Our designers soend 20 weeks of the year in 'New York Gty studying models and styles. No other Portland house can truthfully make such a claim. Our millinery business more than exceeds that of our two nearest competitors combined. These are statements from the reliable house of Olds, Wortman & King backed by them, therefore the public knows they're "Gospel truths." The gaps made in the past week's selling have all been filled, new pattern hats are here, and NO TWO ALIKE, isn't that a worthy feature? New "Poke" effects the Georgette and other new creations and the "Flatiron." New Yorkers saw the Turban she sent and. chris tened it "the flatiron" from the building at Twenty-third, Fifth avenue and Broad way. We are sole agents for the celebrated French Tailored Hats of Henri Bendel's modeling; also the famous Connelly Tailored Hats and Turbans. A cordial invita tion is extended to all buyers and viewers alike tour thro' this week and see the exhibit. The Silk and Velvet Sales Continue Annex, First Floor Savings run from a third to a half and tho silks are good, both In quality and style. There is a splendid range of colorings. The pointelle effects are especially desirable and promise to long remain in favor. The crepes de chine are also notably good. There Is a wide variety and there are plenty of silks for all comers. A few hints of the many new styles and prices are given below. Some of the new. popular weaves are: Fallie Merclline,. Peau Brilliants, Pelucha Bar red Taffeta, Novelty Velvets, Peon and Panno Velvets, Fancy and Plain Crepe de Cheno, Metal Print ed Velvets. Peau de Cyne; Fleeket Bengallnes, Basket and Burlap "Weaves, etc., small, unobtrusive lesigns tnac conservative .rortiana always nites. Shirtwaist Suit Silk An endless variety of new ideas, in neat, s'mall designs, fine stripes, dots and checks, at, per C-i fifl yard; $1.50. 1.25 f vU New ideas in plain White Silks Satin Xiumlneaux, Peau de Sole, Poplins, Armure effects. Basket weaves. Taffetas, Bro cades, stripes, and lace effects, splendid for fancy waists, from tpoer..:.?h .$3.50 repe de Cheno will be tho popu lar silk fabric this seasons for wedding and bridesmaids dresses, evening and dinner gowns; every desirable shade Fancy Velveteens New metal prints in black and navy grounds, in dots and dashes, etc., also the new Jasper ef fects, at prices to suit tha most economical buyer. 31aclc Peau de Soles in every width, direct 'from the best makers at home and abroad; silks for finish and wearing qualities CANNOT be dupli cated elsewhere on Co the Coast from $1 to...-?- For coats and gowns nothing made in. silk can excel our Peau de Soles for wear and beautiful finish. Supremely Important Sale of D?ess Goods Portland's largest assortment of Cravanettes, "all sponged and shrunk," warranted rainproof, in every weight and style de sirable. A splendid opportunity to prepare for the rainy season, 62 to GO Inches wide, from, per I?.; $3.50 Venetians, Broadcloths, Meltons, Kerseys, also Panno Vene tians, fine and stylish fabrics for tailor-made and dressy cos tumes, in every color made, 4S to 56 inches wide. CO (tf from, per yd, 5L25 t0..4O.OJ Zlbellnes The most popular and stylish fabric on the market, .$5.00 shown here In the largest as sortment of colors and styles on the Coast; per yard, from 50c to .. Scotch and English Suitings in visible plaids with three-toned color combination 'Heather mixtures, flaked and nubbs of all descriptions the best wear ing cloth shown for street wear, from, per yard, Co R( 60c to -PtUU -62-in. All-Wodl Mixed Bannock burn Tweeds, goods for wear and style cannot be matched. Come in Oxford, tan, navy and - gray all pure wool Qfir well worth JL50 aOC 52-In. self-nubbed Canvas and Burlap Cloths In all wanted colors, made especially for hard service, at $1.00, 51.25, C-f 7C 51.50 and P 12-in. Imported Silk and "Wool Crepe de Paris, fashion's latest fabric for evening and dinner gowns, a beautiful high-finished clingy cloth, and held by all fashionable up-to-date modistes to be the prettiest fabric shown this season. Comes in cream, pink, light blue, champagne, reseda, oyster" gray, castor. Ha vana, royal Black and nayy. Regular 51.50 cloth; Cl i Q Introductory price .... P 1 1 New Vestings and Waistings We Noticed In Domestic aisle, Jst floor. Of course we didn't have all . the new goods opened up last week didn't have time, and then there's new arrivals here's added .freshness at refreshingly low prices for reliable materials. NEW VESTINGS AND WAISTINGS: Handsome silk and mercerized materials, in all white and he new col ors, the very latest in fancy plaids. Plain and fancy French flannels pebble flannels in all desir able colors, at 50c, 60c, 65c and 75c yard. Maskat ahdFrolfo Cloth the newest materials for waists, kimonas and wrappers, strict ly all wool, in all colors, striped or mottled effects, 50c and 60c yard. This season we offer a wider range than ever of beautiful flannels in novelty designs and colorings for waists, house gowns, kimonas, etc Plain and fancy Scotch flannels, novelty imported flannels, fine white Saxonv flannels, fine white, embroidered flannels; an immense showine of fine outing materials, cashmerettes, f lannelaines and fleeced serges from 7c to 2sc yard. Special sale of plaid dress goods for childrens school dresses fine worsted, double width, at a special price of 121c the yd Ribbon Special First Floor. This week we place on our rib bon counter a line of beautiful soft satin taffeta ribbons, with fancy dots, all-silk fancy striped taffeta, 4 inches wide, worth 40c a yard JQ -"" j DON'T OVERLOOK THESE GOOD CHINA BARGAINS We've included-Jardufieres and Fern Dishes in this sale 3d floor take elevator. THE SEASON is at hand for transplanting of Flowers. Beautify your homes with plants and flowers. We are opening this week new Jardinieres and Fern Dishes. Jardinieres, 20c to $12.00; Fern Dishes, 50c to $20. HAVTLAND FRENCH CHINA Every week something new. This week new decorations with colored edges and flowers, also full gold lines and flowers. Almost everything for the table, in sets or separate pieces. HAVILAND DECORATED DINNER SETS J00 pieces, $27.50. Neat shapes and decorations. . ' Agency for Libbsy Cut Glass. Why not buy the best? Every piece name and trademark etched on it. Olives, $2.50 up; Sugars and Creams, $5.50 up, "Water Bottle, $5.50 up. Hundreds of useful and ornamentaf articles. First Floor. Ladles' Black Cotton fleece lined Hose, spliced heel. French toe, r soft,'silky, fleecing, pair Ol ladies' fine gauge fleece lined Hose with finished foot and "white sole, splendid values at, pair tZ(r 25c. 43c and OUC Children's Black Worsted Hose, values are splendid lor, pair, 7?r 25c, 35c to ". Ladies' Fleeced ' Cotton. "Vests and Pants, Winter "weight, 9 each Ladies' fine ribbed - Black Cashmere Hose, finished 6ot, splendid . fff values at, pair, 35c, 40a and dV"' 'As new arrival from the celebrated Geneva Mills. A lot of fine black gauze Lisle Hosiery, extra high spliced heels and double soles, would be marked 75c by most stores as a special value here Ar the pair .- Ladies V Egyptian Cotton, fleece-lined, Vests and Pants, each JJC Black 50c Ladies' flne Cashmere Hose, finished foot, pair Ladies' Merino, Wfiito or Gray -Winter-weight Merodo Vests, "Pants or Tights, extra silk trimmed and the greatest values In town at, C-l oc each, $1.00 and p 1 mJ Ladles' Merino White Vests and Pants, fine light weight, each OJL Ladles' Silk and Wool Mixed Merode Vests and Pants, White or Gray, extra silk trimmed; none like them shown elsewhere in ttie c- 'J ft city; each P Ladies' Combed Egyptian Cotton, fleeced or plain Vests and Pants, big values at, each 50c and .UOC Ladles' Black Cotton O. K. Hose, high spliced heels, double sole, French' toe, great values at, pair, cn 25c, 35c and OtrC- Special Umbrella Sale First Floor. v Ladies' silk and wool mixed urn? brellas, black and .colored, worth $2.25, $2.50 and $3.00. Suitable for young ladies' school use, or a dressy shopping um brella special, $J.59 silver handles and very pretty nat ural boxwood, opera crooks and plain Princess. MEN'S TAFFETA GLORIAS in umbrellas, with best light Paragon frames, worth $2.75, all have fine nicely mounted handles, some with boxwood, others bone and silver trimmed special, . 0 OCT a vP Another lot of swell taffeta fin ish, eloria silk and cotton mixed umbrellas, just the thing for children s school use, 51.25 regular value, this week 75c each, handles natural wood. bone, horn, celluloid and Dres den. The "Different" Stote--OLDS, WORTMAN & KING-Fifth and Washington OLDS, WORTMAN & KING -The "Different" Store
