Princess Styles Reach Perfection in Fasfoonable Gowns of Present Season
;' Years of Experimenting With Patterns and Materials Have Combined Comfort and Beauty :
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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-
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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
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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.
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Paralysis, Rheumatism and numerous
other painful ailments.
It is inexpensive and simple to oper
ate. . .,
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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.
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price from
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to
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CLAYWOOD RECTAL DILATORS
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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
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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
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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.
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