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Princess Styles Reach Perfection in Fasfoonable Gowns of Present Season ;' Years of Experimenting With Patterns and Materials Have Combined Comfort and Beauty : ELL SHELTON ELECTRIC AND MASSAGE MACHINES The Lambert Snyder Health Vibrator. Aids circu- SANITARY ENAMEL WARE-Sanitary white lation, limbers up stiffened joints and makes you . enamel Basins,' Douche Pans, Funnels, Wash Basins, feel strong and vigorous. Price $2.50 Bed Pans, Etc. SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS, DENTAL INSTRUMENTS AND FIXTURES, LABORATORY SUPPLIES, " ' , VETERINARY INSTRUMENTS, ETC. Defects ol Vision HI-DRYERS WES N ; ; ----- ' ' 1 I ' : -"i:1 t;1X: 5fpffiS Jl WrlJIHSife " I , . " i - I i ' " i V ' 1 "IC ' ' I :5 1 : I ? 'I ' ' '- ' - : I I v V - I' ' SrT 'v'1 if . r' . if ' ; r;; ' ' X ' M r I ' .''.; ' EVER before ha the woman of frood figure been afforded such a distracting diversity of delights In the matter of fashion as is offered In the pattern styles of the present sea son. The princess gown, to be sure, we have bad before, but not within the memory of any woman now rejoicing in the exquisite fineness of material and the beautiful, smooth smugness of the modern princess pattern has there ever been such alluring perfection attained in the artistic outlining of graceful curves. Many experiments were required to bring the princess down to Its present vplendld combination of comfort and beauty. In our grandmother's day there was stoic enduranc'of tight stays and much strenuous striving after the wasp waist necessary for the best ef fect of the princess gown. Old style fastenings, too. being clumsy and Im practical, did much to mar the beauty of ihe gown so painfully struggled Into, and only materials of the stronger textures could be used, unless heavy, bunglesome linings were used as foun dations. It is now an open secret that the present day figure Is much a matter of corsets, and that the small waisc effect Is comfortably accomplished, not by pinching in at the belt line, but by swelling out the curves of hip and bust. In addition to this, half a dozen generations have been experimenting and Improving upon the hook-and-eye, and other means of invisllbe fastenings, with results that, while still leaving something to be desired, are much su perior to the original contrivances. With the passing out of tight lacing, the strain which so endangered the tight-fitting gown of delicate texture became a thing of the past, and now the very filmiest of dainty materials, and the most delicate of laces, are em ployed in the snugly-flttlng princess creations. And the princess pattern is only one of the several diversified models in dorsed by Dame Ffshion for smr t lin gerie frocks, and dinner or evening gowns. For those who figures are un suited to the severity of the princess lines, there are several varieties of t':e modified dlrectoire pattern, known as the 'corsetless" model. These do not, however, include the much discussed and wholly Impossible slashed sheath skirt, which was never, even in gay and daring Paris, Intended for other than stage wear.. A few of the many varieties of new creations for dinner and evening wear on display In an exclusive local outfit ting establishment, are shown In the accompanying pictures, which cannot, of course, give any but a most imper fect Ideas of 4helr real daintiness and ex quisite delicacy of material and coloring. Particularly Is this true of the di rectolre tunic model, shown in picture No. 1." This gown is of the sheerest and softest satin texture, in creamy white, with the tunic outlines empha sized in the daintiest of hand embroid ery in raised pattern. The distinguish ing feature of the gown Is the graceful effect of the full, loose folds that fall from the confines of the high belt, in a tunic overskirt, almost to the hem of the flaring underskirt. In the front the tunic falls straight from the bust line, with the effect of the old Gre cian costumes, hanging in plaits and folds of uneven length and points. An empire fold sweeps from the high belt at the back the full length of the cos tume, flaring out to mingle with the sweeping train. An exquisite little lingerie frock, of daintiest and finest muslin, com- the blned with many bolts of tine, sheer embroidery and lace, is the princess , model shown in No. 2. The embroidery and lace, running perpendicularly and exquisitely fitted to the figure, form the body of the frock, and a wide, deep flounce of fine embroidery finishes It at the bottom. Numberless tiny pearl buttons, under a flat fold at the back, are employed to fasten the frock, and these prove much more satisfactory than the troublesome hook-and-eye method, which, besides being treach erous and Irksome to manipulate, often causes the ruin of lingerie frocks by rust stains. -v-Aattthac- dainty lingerie gown, all fluff and embroidery, la shown in No. This la of a soft, novelty wash ma terial, in the most delicate of pink tones, with a rich pattern of embroid ery In white. The , bodice Is a fluffy mass " of embroidered ruffles, in the pink and white tones, and the short sleeves have dainty over-hanging ruf fles of the embroidery,. In pink and white" 'The waist pattern Is a compro mise betweea the hlgli (UrectoU-. KirdioJ. arouain a peat deaj of Interest la tae and the close-fitting princess curve, and the skirt, which is deeply embroidered, is full and flaring. No. 4 shows another directolre tunic model. This gown is of soft blue lib erty satin, with touches of gold em broidery and cord. The lines follow those or the directolre style s..own in $o. 1; save that the fullness of the tunic .s held in at the front as far down a? the waist, and the empire fold Is omit ted at the back. Quite the daintiest thing imaginable In lingerie gowns Is the princess frock of lavender batiste, embroidered heav lly in white, shown in No. 5. Numer ous fine tucks, running horizontally, en hance the rich effect of the close-fitting bodice, 'and where the tiny tucks are not employed, throughout the de sign, flounces of the rich embroidery are used. The deep flounce which fin ishes the skirt is joined to the princess bodice Just below the hipllne. Dainty lace and insertion of fine Valenciennes, are used at the neck and in the finish ing oftheshortsleeveSj ' HINDOO WOMAN MAKING TOUR OF AMERICA FOR MISSIONARY CAUSE Mrs. Phulbai Ward Discusses Conditions in Indian Will Speak Tomorrow - at Centenary and Sunnyside Churches. KS. PHULBAI WARD, wile of Rev. Robert Ward, of the Bombay Conference of the Methodist Church, arrived in Portland Monday and is the guest of Rev. and Mrs. A. N. Fisher. Mrs. Ward is a native of Ahme dabad, a city of 95.000 inhabitants, located 300 miles north of Bombay In the province of Gujarat. She Is making a tour of the country In the interest of the mis sionary work In India, prior to resum ing her position at the head of the Bible Women's Association of her native town. She Is a woman of more than ordinary Intellectual force and possesses a gracious and pleasing personality. She speaks English fluently and Is deeply interested in the work of improving conditions among the people of India. 'This' Is my first vtelt to this part of the United States," said Mrs. Ward yes terday, -although in the three years J have been in this country I have traveled much in the Eastern States. I came to America three years ago when my hus band waa granted a year's furlough. At the end of that time I decided that I could do much good by remaining here and acquainting people with the work done by the missionaries In India and to raise funds for them. In this way I have visited 30 states and nave succeeded In Qfi' I : 1 1 l! if1 J I v i ' 4 W! -:.V kH l" If Mrs. Phulbai Ward. movement The missions in my coun try have grown rapidly In the last ten years. Iarge numbers have been bap tized. Bishop Thoburn was Instrumental In reaching a great many. I remember once when he habptized over S0O In on day. The Hindoos of the highest class the Brahinlne, are the hardest to reach. Very few of that caste come to the mis sions.. The middle and lower classes, however, readily accept the gospels. Our converts are mostly farmers and weavers. "I am glad that I have come to Port land, because the Bible Women's Asso ciation, of which I have charge. Is sup ported by the Columbia River Branch of the Women's Foreign Missionary Society and I shall be able to tell them what is being accomplished through their efforts amongythe women and girls of Gujarat province. "As I have been away from India now for nearly three years I do not know of the political disturbances there. I have.' however, never heard any one ex press the wish that the British govern ment be overthrown there. India is very well governed when you consider the problems that have to be overcome in the matter of religious and social cus toms. Intelligent Hindoos have never wanted the native rulers. As for the lower classes they are too ignorant to have preference. "I do not know how ihe Hindoos have managed to come to this Coast. I have been told there are a number in Port land but I have seen none and therefore cannot find out. Perhaps they borrowed the passage money from their, relatives, for Hindoos are great borrowers." Mrs. Ward will speak In Centenary Methodist Church this morning and again tonight in Sunnyside Methodist Church. Electric Battery Tor the home treatment of Headache, Backache, Nerve Troubles, Neuralgia, Paralysis, Rheumatism and numerous other painful ailments. It is inexpensive and simple to oper ate. . ., ASK ABOUT IT. Although slight, may in time develop into serious eye trouble. Let our optician examine your eyes and advise you as to glasses and their fitting. Complete line of Glasses in stock. INVALID CHAIRS For Sale or Rent. We carry both house and street: chairs, ranging in price from $25.00 to $45.00 -rr 1 ELASTIC I f HOSIERY v q AND 1 v BANDAGES -JC" Are made PM To your Measure in JOur Surgical Vi'l'a Department v?if-i?fj Only Pure W$0$8l ' Silk and V'zlf Rubber Used V?.,;;i3 in our Goods . , I''' 'Jf 2 and Every Ja Piece Guaran- A teed. yjf .V PRICES ' cT ' ALWAYS REASONABLE NECESSARY USEFUL nece ARTICLES SECOND FLOOR HOUSEHOLD EMERGENCY CASES Containing everything necessary 'for first aid in case of accidents. You can't afford to be without one. Price 50 Dr. Younff's Rectal Dila tors, for 1 -t lies, oeb ui 1 1 m im $3 CLAYWOOD RECTAL DILATORS Set $1-50 OBESITY BELTS Worn constantly, they reduce your girth and relieve that tired, worn-out feeling. All sizes and prices. BATH CABINETS They relieve and often cure Rheumatism and various other ail ments. Prices from $4.00 to $12.50 CORSET ANKLE SUPPORTERS Lace up like a corset inside the shoe. Per pair $1.2o ARTIFICIAL EYES Made in Europe The colors are so blended as to make detec tion almost impossible. GOT A BUNION? BEFORE WEARING OI K BIMOX J.-KOTECTOR fell AFTER j PRICE 50c EXCHANGE 11 UtlMF A 6171 lUlllk WOOD ARD, CLARKE 8 CO FOURTH AND WASHINGTON sy in FIVE D 0LLA A FINE NOW GET, NO NEW S . PIANO We Must Get Rid of Them Wili Take $1.00 a Week Sale to Continue a Few Days Longer. Present Reduced Prices, Which Were Originally at Least 25 Per Cent Below the Prices of "Other Stores for the Same Grade of Instruments, Are Now LOWER THAN EVER HERETOFORE Remember, You Pay $5 at First-Piano Is Immediately Sent Home-You Pay $1 a Week Thereafter We'll Have Big Crowds Tomorrow Come as Early as Possible. WAstj WAS fl WAsJ VMsfj NOW JJUl NOW MI NOW Ml NOW Ok. N0W Jlil S -$134 Jp $218 W $243 fig $234 4i """"f V 1 ifc"-"-vfl .lw V In addition to above values we will have pianos at $147, $152, $175, $256-worth easily double Every piano in this great stock-reducing Clearance Sale carries our iron-clad, unconditional guarantee, and "your money back" if not satisfactory. Also exchange privileges. ou take no risks whatever we assume all. You merely select the piano that most appeals to your taste in tone and finish-pay five dollars down -piano, with stool to match, is sent home at once, and you pay the balance at Only One Dollar a Week We now make it possible for every home in Portland to have a piano without feeling the cost. Many a dollar is spent for trivial things, which it would be better to do without, and if you will stop to make careful calculation you can readily see how very easy it is to invest an occa sional dollar where it will prove of lasting benefit-put the dollar into a piano each week Have music in the home. There are few. if any, incomes or pocketbooks in Portland too small to take, advantage of our present offer-but do not wait too long-this dollar-a-week sale may close at any time after Tuesday or Wednesday. The pianos are naturally being taken rapidly, and the hundred will soon all be sold. Biggest, Busiest And Best Forty Stores dlapansw at pionoreliabilit' The House of Highest Quality 353 Washington St
