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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (March 22, 1908)
SECTION THREE Pages 1 to 12 EDITORIAL and SOCIETY VOL. XXVII. POBTLAy. OREGON, SUNDAY MORNING. MARCH 22, 1908. .- t Q. 12. iJJ u 11 1 1 T.'xiiiMiv.'i, ii ii. ih i.. ii r-rjiai'Mft wttji i. fwj i i i '.w.ii1. . r u. j , 'L-tuua.u. . -.mrr,' mi' ir- i.rv.r .tit -v -ttH QS, WORTMAN & KING Are Pleased to Announce Their 'j pii1- its? G SPRING OPEN IN ; . ; . - Monday and Tuesday, March 23 d and 24th. Comprehensive Showing of Smartest Modes in Wearing Apparel, Millinery and Accessories rni . j WW- -m PI WW Are Representative of the Superb 1 tie yjowns and Hats onown tievestyus you wm Find on Display BEL TS The belt wil1 be no smail part f tastefully chosen toilettes for this season's wear. Many prefty novelties are shown in kid or silk materials. Buckles run from plain tailored styles to quite elaborate af fairs. The hew "Cloth of Gold" belts are much in vogue; also there will be many calls for a shade to match gown. HANDKER CHIEFS V""?- ; ploy will be made at the kerchief counter, and new Spring ar rivals will be generously shown. There are many fine kerchiefs in French embroidered effects, regulation designs and initials. Armenian hand made handkerchiefs in endless assortment. Visit the Style Salons View the Modish Attire Both the best manufacturing modistes in this country and the leading style makers in Europe have been drawn upon for the matchless .garments that comprise the assortment gathered for this exposition. The most clever creations the season has brought forth are ex hibited in generous array and we issue a cordial invi tation to women of discriminating taste to call and ad mire these triumphs of the garment maker's art. We call attention to six garments out of several hundred: EVENING COAT (see illustra tion), of Pom-pad our cretonne; lined -with plain color Rajah silk. Trimmings are black velvet and white braid,, in vest effect; sleeves are finished with side pleats. EMPIRE CALLING- DRESS, of imported pongee; guimpe trimmed with braid : an allover braided coat finished with acorn pendants. An exceedingly rich costume, suitable for afternoon or evening wear. EMPIRE COSTUME, in ciel blue chiffon, trimmed with real Irish crocheted lace (see - illustration). Coat of baby Irish lace,, with back panel and edges of duchess satin. CALLING GOWN, Empire Prin cess st3'le (see illustration) ; made of chanrpagne-eolored voile, and trimmed with lace of same shade and black bows. "Sleeves and yoke of rich net. AFTERNOON GOWN of white broadcloth in Empire style (see illustration). A marvel of clever handiwork, in soutache braid ; gir dle of cloth of gold. The white soutache braid is applied by hand over black chiffon. CALLING COSTUME of old voile in the new dahlia shade. Trimmed with-braid, pendants, fringe and lace, in white and ecru. Clever Creations in the Best Millinery Styles 'Milady's hat, the most important feature of her toi lette should surely copie from our Millinery Depart- ment this season. The most artistic designs from New York and Paris are shown in large numbers. Striking styles are modestly priced. We direct attention to the most complete showing of Spring millinery ever made in this department. LARGE HAT, with extra high crown (see illustration). In the ultra-stylish London smoke shade; with pompom of ostrich feathers and brim of real lace. BLACK DIRECTOIRE shape Hat. with bell crown. Trimmed with os trich plumes and finished with jet, HAT OF HEMP STRAW, trim'd with . masses of poppies in various shades of lavender. IMPORTED HAT of Milan straw, trimmed with terra cotta foliage. A rare" color combination of old rose and terra cotta. Designed by Chauvin, Paris. LARGE BLACK HAT OF POINT D'ESPRIT NET, trimmed with bunched ostrich plumes (see illus tration) . PARIS HAT OF MILAN STRAW This is a combination of old rose and terra cotta; .trimmed with fol iage in wonderfully blended shades. LEGHORN HAT OF CANARY YELLOW, in which tucked satin, real lace and yellow plumes are effectively, combined, IMPORTED HAT, filet net, trim'd with pond lilies. Surmounted with aigrette of the same color as trimT miug. Designed by Caroline Re bour, Paris. RIBBONS The Japanese 'f 1 fects are the lat- 4 est novelties in ribbons. Some of these have scrim edges. Sash rib bons will be much used this Spring and Summer, one lovely design be ing large polka dots of self shade. There are also moire ribbons in rich colorings, these have scrim edges. New plaids are shown. An im portant Spring fad is to have sash and hair ribbons match. Fashionable Spring Footwear Abundance We illustrate two of the new Colonial styles in women's Shoes. We have just received, in. addition to our already large showing of Spring footwear, eleven, new shapes of tan Oxfords. These are the most beautiful and sensible footwear styles that Spring has bronght forth. They are in dark brown suede, with cov ered Cuban heels or tan Russia calf. The two-button Oxford, which is a great favorite this Spring, is very prominent among them. Another well-liked style is the "Garden Tie" a low-cut pump, finished with leather bow; this positively does not slip at the heel. One whi;h will appeal to conservative people is a dark brown kid blucher with a medium heel and hand-turn sole. For those who wish more pronounced styles, we have a tan Russia calf Oxford with a high Cuban heel. We have these in widths as narrow as AAAA and in all sizes. Women seeking the best to be had in foot wear styles and the most for their money will inevitably come here to shop. New Neckwear --Gloves Laces Embroideries The Neckwear Counter will make a special showing during Opening Days of this Spring's choic est novelties. These include embroidered Windsor Ties, fluffy Lace Jabots, embroidered Jabots with colored borders, Merry Widow Bows, Chemisettes in lace or embroidery. NEW LACES We are showing a profusion of the embroidered filet net, which leads all other patterns for trimming this year's smartest garments. These are in white or ecru, and a large variety of designs, one decidedly new pattern being a filet mesh lace embroidered in soutache braid, set of band and allover, in ecru, black or white. EMBROIDERIES With white backgrounds, and the 'designs done in colors, are much in demand. We have these in entire sets insertions, allovers and edges to match." The colors are absolutely fast and wash perfectly. Baby Irish designs on sheer batiste are much used. Em broideries for waist fronts, with center designs of filet lace, and colored embroidery, are very popular. ' . GLOVES in silk or kid, aud in every shade, to match the Spring Gowns. Long tan cape gloves are favored for ear outdoor wear, but for later Summer, with lightweight dresses, the iight blues. Copenhagen bhs, old rose, lavenders shades to match gowns will be much in demand. . ly Spring and other New Goods in Leather Draw-string Iiiigs, with strap; moire-lined and fitted with coin purse; colors, black, brown and tan; worth $'2.75 each, Monday and 7t Tuesday. . P 1 NEW SWAGGER BAGS, in brown, tan or blue. Fitted with coin purse and mirror, which are attached bv a button on the outside of the bag. A splendid' novelty $1.25 to $2.50 BELT BUCKLES, set with coral, jade, turquoise, etc.; very artistic designs 75 C to ?.". OO Und NEW erwear Imported silk goods, trimmed by hand. Union Suits or sepa rate garments, high neck and long sleeves or low neck and sleeveless; knee, tight-fitting and plain, or loose and lace trimmed. Im ported Lisle Underwear, trimmed with real lace. Either the silk or lisle garments are buttoned onVthe shoulder for wear with evening gowns. UMBRELLA SALE AT $1.49 Men's or Women's Umbrellas covered with fast color linen taffeta and . fitted with handles of horn or natural wood. Handles mounted with Sterling or German silver. Have good strong frames and steel rods. Regularly worth $2.50 each, d 1 A Q for Monday the price is only pA t J MEN'S AND WOMEN'S UMBRELLAS With fast black corolla covers, J 1 Q worth $1.50 each, special at p jf JLf NEW Every counter and table in the Hosiery Aisle Monday and Tuesday will be devoted Hosiery to a special display of Women's. Fine Stock ings. We will show Silk Hose in all shades, plain or embroidered. Fancy Hose in black, with white dots, or white with black dots. Lace and Embroidered Stockings in endless assortment Misses' Hose in. silk or silk lisle. Infants' Scotch 'Lisle Sox, plaid tops. Fine Watch Repairing In our Watch Repair Department, Main Floor, we have secured the services of a specialist in this line and we absolutely guarantee all work brought to us. Money refunded if work is not satisfactory. Cleaning, $1.00; spring, 7oc to $1. Jewels, 75c to $1.00; crystals, 15c. Special for Monday and Tuesday only, pins put on brooches for . 5 Art Dep'tm't "Fluffy Ruffle" Cushion Tops, fit ted with back to match and all ready for the pillow. Top is lith ographed in "Fluffy Ruffle" de sign, and border and back are plain material to match top. These sell regularly at 60c each ; spe cial, Monday and Ti SCARFS AND SQUARES of fine lawn with hemstitched or lace edge and center applique with filet lace. Scarfs 20x54 inches and squares U2-inch size; regular $2.00 values CHILDREN'S ROMPERS and Play Suits of plain chambray. cheeked or striped gingham; long sleeve style, with yoke and belt Aires 1 to 8 years; regu- AEZr lar t0c values XJV WOMEN'S KNEE PETTICOATS White all-wiKil flannel or wix1 albatross; finished with deep ruffle and embroidered scalloped edginsj. Kegular $4.n values, for. each h;spe- -fuesdav. .OOC $1.19 ..$2.49 Fine Assortment of Silks And Dress Goods. on Display The favored light-weight wool fabrics and the best weaves in silken materials are to be found here. Prices, too, are less than the grades really should bring. The dress goods and silk aisles in the Fifth-street Annex are bright with the newest and best that's to be had in these lines. Wise shoppers are learning that when they have looked in vain in other stores for a piece of dress goods, or silk, that they would have saved time; that it pays to come here first for all fabrie wants, for they are sure to find what they seek, and at a price less than it is liable to be sold elsewhere. We're making a display of ." " ' The Spring weaves and patterns in Oriental Silks Voiles, Panamas and light weight wool weaves for . s Summer Co w ns. Novelty and Fancy Silks for Spring Waists and Gowns Various Weaves and Suitings for Smart Tailored Suits Special attention will be given to -a display of the much-called-for Oriental silks and the lighter weaves in dress goods fabrics. We respectfully solicit your attention to the showing made in the fabric Aisles. . Me n s We ar The big furnishing department is showing Spring styles in Men's Wear, for men of taste and economical ten dency. Wise fellows are learning that they save a tidy penny by buying their haberdashery here and that the assortments are much bettejr than those found at exclusive specialty stores. SPRING SHIRTS, the latest novel, ties. A Spring display made in the Sixth-street window and in the de partment for Monday and Tuesday. Garments from the best shirt makers in America. Neat colorings and designs. . - MEN'S UNDERWEAR in Spring and Summer weights. Cotton, lisle, mercerized, worsted, linen or silk. MEN'S SPRING HOSE, in plain colors or in fancy designs; for wear with the new Oxfords; over 100 pat terns to choose from. Priced up from ' 25 White and Colored Wash Dress Goods Showing Sheer light weights in fluffy, frilly fabrics for fancy and warm weather wear, or smart heavier weight fabrics for the ultra modish wash tailored suits. There is no assortment hereabouts to compare with the one we are showing in our Wash Goods aisle. No house on the Coast can show better values. Rough weave Suitings, similar to Rajah silk, but less expensive. A fine mercerized fabric, worth $1.25 the yard; opening week, QQ special. ; 5OC SCOTCH CHEVIOTS, a very ser. viceable weave for wash dresses and waists; launders per- yfn fectly; price, the yard.-. . . "BATISTE ARGENTON," an ideal Summer fabric, with colored grounds ; and figures, ' dots and striped . effects; special 1 values at, yard 1JC "CHIFFON. EFLUERE, a very sheer weave that will not wrin kle. Comes in a wide variety of patterns, including the very stylish bordered effects, and is one of the most called for of this sea son's novelties. Price, the vard 50 and 75 "JAPANETTE NOUVEAUTE" A sheer weight fabric, very inex pensive, but decidedly handsome. Comes in -corded effects, embel lished with floral and conventional designs in endless variety. . We hearily recommend this OC weave for Summer; yard. New Corsets A special on a Royal Worcester Summer Corset; the most popular and cleverly designed model possi ble to secure for the average figure. Medium high bust and back; 'styl ish Princess hip. Made of fine white batiste, in sizes IJ1 17 18 to 30; $1.50 values. P 1 ROYAL WORCESTER "ADJUS TO," for full figures; absolutely the best corset on the market for stout women. Can be adjusted after you have put the corset on Supports the abdomen and reduces the hips, molding superfluous flesh into graceful lines. WOMEN'S NIGHT GOWNS, fine nainsook, with low, round or square neck. Elbow sleeves, in kimono style. Neck daintily trim'd with two rows of lace and embroidery insertion; $2.50-$2.75 l 7E' values, sp'l. Monday. . .P O WOMEN'S CORSET COVERS, of fine nainsook, with full blouse front; trimmed with lace and em broidery. JMany stjles to choose from; worth J or, and 8.jc, special 49c
