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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Oct. 25, 1908)
THE SUNDAY OREGOXIA", PORTLAND, OCTOBER 25, 1908. s FUND IS STARTED FOR BIG FESTIVAL E'S THE OPPORTUNITY TO WIN A PIANO Magnificent Ghickering the First Prize in a Novel Advertising Contest Voluntary Subscriptions of Nearly $10,000 Made for Rose Celebration. Also Numerous Other Valuable Awards I HER SPLENDID SPIRIT IS SHOWN Portland Citizens Give Association Hearty Support for Subscription Campaign That Will Be Start ed in Earnest Tomorrow. B-tween $00 and $10,00 In sight! Such ar the sinews of war with "which the Portland Ron Festival will, tomorrow, begin its third annual cam paign for financiering1 th greatest permanent civic demonstration ever un dertaken In the- Pacific Northwest. l,ess than two weeks ago, the offi cials of the festival announced through the local prss that It was about to Inaugurate another raoney-raising cru Mde for the purpose of perpetuating the magnificent floral and educational celebration which was bred and born with such small beginnings only two yars ago. The result was a spon taneous response on every side to this ralf Informal and half official appeal. The fruits aa shown by the returned pledges. Is gratifying beyond all ex pectations for In some cases the busl r Interests have contributed two fold to what they gave last year. Give More Than Last Year. The same Is true In the Industrial fields, in the many walks of citizen ship. Many have given three-fold, and a valiant number have set themselves down with four-fold subscriptions. Such early co-operation with the festi val. In the minds of those who are to guide the fortunes of the great en deavor for the coming year, can spell but one thing the unqualified success of the venture success far beyond that achieved last June when so many un toward circumstances stood In the way of the promoters. Banks, hotels, restaurants, business hounes of various kinds, are Included In the list of those who have come gen erously to the front. The letters which accompany these voluntary subscrip tions are couched In terms which can mean only that the entire citizenship, the entire commercial, financial and business community. Is a unit In behalf of the splendid exploitation movement. Leading factors In Portland's prog ress who have visited the East In the past few months have returned with the message that the Portland Rose Festival has advertised this city far more than the publicity department of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition has advertised Seattle, and It must not be forgotten that both these enter prises will attract the multitudes from other sections of the country to the Pacific Norhwest during the Summer of Portland will give her finest, keenest and most honest efforts toward a cele bration that will endure In fact for but a week, but which should endure for years In the memories of all who j come and see. Portland expects to help Seattle in bringing the greatest throng of tourists and permanent population to the Northwest that ever headed this way. and assurance has been had from the Sound metropolis that Seattle will assist a41 It can to make the Portland show a grand, spectacular and monu mental success. Two Cities Work Together. Tn other words, the two great and thriving cities are to work hand In hand in the one great cause the up building, the advancement In all pro gressive lines, of the entire Northwest. No such opportunity for united, con centrated action will probably ever be afforded again, and that Is the Impell ing reason why the third annual Festival- management urges and expects the whole-souled indorsement of the project. Men on Head Committee. The ways and means committee. which consists of the following busi ness mn. have selected a host of sub committees to conduct the canvass and they will begin their task tomorrow morning: A. I Mills. J. C. Ainsworth, F. AV. Leadbetter, H. H. Newhall, C N. Huggins, I J. Wentwortk. W- D. - "Wheelwright. A. P. Charlton, Herman Wittenberg, A. H. Devers. J. M. Healey. Sig. Sichel, P. O. Reed, P. J. Moore, t harles F. Beebe. Ben Selling. A. B. Ptelnbach. H. C. "Wortman. 11. C. Blge low. The subcommittees Include every line of business, every Industry, every trade, every profession and they have further districted the city Into sec tions In such a way that all who desire wtl have tae opportunity of display ing civic pride and loyalty In a sub stantial manner. Reports will be made every few days and the campaign will be carried on until a sufficient fund has been pledged to carry out the elaborate plana of the festival. Many new and novel features, which could not for want of funds be embraced tn the 190S celebration, will find place In the demonstration of June, 10. Daylight fireworks, electrical floats, pageantry In which the cities and towns of Oregon outside of Port land will play the prominent part will be new features. Decorations and Illuminations elec trical and otbermise will be on a far grander scale than they were this year for the management has learned much by the experience of the past two years. High Hope for Moral Feast. Hopefulness and optimism unbound ed sway the hearts of those behind the third annual floral feast and that this same spirit has taken hold of those who are auppling- the means where with the plans may be carried to full realisation Is Indicated by the letters, from leading business men and citi zens who have sent their pledges In without solicitation. Two subscriptions of $1000 each have already been re ceived, as follows, besides many smaller ones: Ralph W. Hot. President Portland Rose Festival. Dear Hlr: On bhalf ot the First National Hank t t&k pleasure In subscribing to tbw Rose Festtal to be held next Jun the sura of $10K. Next rear- wilt be heM at Ssattle the Alaska - Tukn - Psa JHc Exposition, whlca doubtless ill attract many visitors from tbe East: consequently evsry effort should be mads for a beautiful and sucosesfui rose festival. Tours very truly. A. L MILLS. President. R. W Hoyt. President Portland Kom Fes ftval. City. Xar Sir: ftop.ytnjr to your call for funis. It gives me pleasure to hsnswtth band you our subscription of 91040 to your association for the Rose Festival to be held la June, 109. Tours very truir. W M. LAPP. President 1-mdd A Tllton's Bank. Take your wife and sweethearts to the Perkins Grill for Sunday dinner. . Keats- Auto Co. is showing Chalmers ; Study the long column showing instruments sold by E i 1 e r s Piano House; then study the short column showing instruments sold by all other dealers combined, during same length of time count the instru ments shown, in whole or in part, and the correct or nearest correct re ply secures first prize a Checkering Grand Piano. See the numerous other splendid prizes to the value of $18,000 to be awarded in the order named, according to merit, based on correctness of count, neatness and legibility of "answer. The most far-reaching, most impressive and most liberal advertis ing we have ever undertaken. sn?.i - - r'5i. Chlckering Quarter-Grand, First Prize. WHY WE DO IT AND HOW WE CAN AFFORD TO DO IT We believe that the most effective method of advertising Is to Impress thoroughly upon every man, woman and child, first, the Importance of having rausio In the home, second, the Ellen methods of musical In strument selling, which has made It possible for every home to be pro vided with a piano or organ, no matter how limited Its means. We want to impress upon every one what Eilers Piano House is ac complishing, and what the Eilers name In the music trade stands for fair dealing, absolute reliability, high quality and reasonable prices. We want everyone who ought to buy a pla.no, or a pianola piano, or a talking machine, or an organ, to know of Eilers Piano House, Its magnificent line of Instruments, and its money-saving methods. Through the co-operation of some of tho leading Eastern piano and organ makers, which we represent exclusively in the Coast States, we are able to make a large appropria tion to most thoroughly advertise thl institution. A fraction less than five per cent of our total sales during the ensuing two months will be devoted to this moyt far-reaching advertising cam paign, one-half being borne by us, the other half by the respective manufacturers. LOOK AT TBE DRAWINGS. As stated In the drawing, the pianos to be seen In this advertise ment represent the total number of Instruments sold In a given length of time by the entire Northwestern Piano trade. The Pianos shown In the long column represent the pro portion of the total sold by Eilers Pinna Hanse. The Pianos In the little column represent the propor tion sold by all other dealers com bined. WHAT DOES IT MEAX t Eilers Piano House, therefore, handles nearly 80 per cent of the total! What does this indicate? It means that every one of the men and women who have bought the Instruments pictured, made careful analysis of the situation, and they favored Eilers Piano House with their patronage because it was the best concern to deal with. IT IS EASY TO WIN. If you want a piano, or a Pianola, or an Organ, or Reginaphone, it will pay you to go into this contest. It costs nothing except a little time and patience. No element of chance enters into this great opportunity. Merit alone tells. Tho correct, or nearest correct, reply secures the first prize. Pro ceed carofully and you can win. The number and variety and value of the irlzes make it well worth while to prla try. No firm exceDt Eilers Piano House docs a large enough business to warrant giving absolutely free so many valuable prizes. If you do not win the first prize, you may win .the secord or third. Tou will sure ly be able to win one of the certifi cates good for a very substantial amount toward payment of a fine new instrument. IMPARTIAL JUDGES. The awarding of prizes will be left to three disinterested parties. The correct number of pianos or organs or parts thereof shown in this draw ing is kept under seal, and is known only to one trusted Individual. This number will be turned over' to the Judges of the contest when the awards are to be made. WHAT YOU MUST DO. To Impress npon every reader o this advertisement the magnitude of tbe Eilers business and the ad vantage of dealing with Eilers Piano Hoase, we have organised this contest. Count the pianos and organs that appear, either In whole or In part, In this drawing, send your reply stating plalnlyt 1st, the number of instruments or parts thereof shown In the Ions; column, as soM by Eilers Piano House. 2nd, the number of Instruments or parts thereof shown in tbe short column as sold by all other dealers combined. 3d, the total number of Instruments and parts thereof shown lu the two drawing's referred to. Sign name and address plainly attach the coupon properly filled out and signed to your reply and send It as soon as possible. The contest posltlvery closes at o'clock. West ern Union time, November 4th, 1908. Be careful to observe the govern ing rules. Tour success depends upon a strict observance of them. Neatness and legibility of your re ply will decide, as well as correct ness of count. Eilers Piano House. RULES GOVERNING I CONTEST Any one residing In the Northwest may send in one answer. Not more than one answer will be received from same party or family, and no contestant or family will be entitled to more than one prize. Where more than one answer Is found as sent in by the same party or family all will be rejected. No employe of this firm or any one engaged In the piano business may enter this con test. Winners of pianos in former contests held by Eilers Piano House are also debarred from participation In the present contest. The names of the six highest prize-winners will be published as soon after the close of the contest as possible. In the event of a tie. and only la this event, the replies 'which are tied will be judged ac cording to neatness and general ap pearance. If a tie still remains, the value of the prize offered will be equally divided between those tying or a prize identical in character and value of that offered will, at our option, be awarded to each of the persons. All answers must be written plain ly, giving results In words and fig ures, also name and address; write on one side of the paper only. Each contestant must cut out and proper ly fill out the coupon from the lower part of tnls announcement and pin same to the paper containing reply, again signing full name, and home address. All replies must be deliv ered at one of our stores not later than six o'clock. Western Union time, on November 4th, 1908, or. If sent by mail, must bear postmark of date not later than November 4th. 1908. This contest shall be determined solely by the conditions named in this announcement. We reserve the right to reject any list where evi dence of fraud or duplication is shown. It is conditional upon enter ing tae contest that contestant agrees to abide by the decision of the Judges, who are disinterested parties and whose decision will be final. Address envelope plainly , to Contest Department, Eilers Piano House, 353 Washington street. Port lard. Or. Kimball Piano, Sec ond Prize. Eilers Piano, Third Prize. 9 Genuine Pianola, Fourth Prize. If T . i I y-.v'M..r,i.uf7i,.ihj ; Kimball Parlor Or gan, Fifth Prize. EXTRA COPIES This advertisement will not b-e published again. During the past few days numerous communications have been received by the contest manager urgently requesting an ad ditional copy. We are pleased to announce that, to accommodate those wishing to participate In this contest we have had a number of extra pages, printed which will be furnished to any one asking for same at Eilers Piano House, or by mail. , To cover the cost of printing a charge of five cents (seven cents by mall, however, will be made for each sheet. One copy will be sup plied free, however, if you will send three names and addresses of fam ilHs who would like to participate, and to whom also copies will be promptly sent free of charge. Eilers Piano House Biggest, Busiest and Bert. 303 Washington street. Phone Out this out and send with your reply to Eilers Piano House, Counting Contest. 02 My favorite piano Because My favorite organ is Because I own a Talking Machine. (Please insert "do" or "do not," as the case maybe.) I am not engaged in the music business and am eligible as a contestant according to your rules. Name Address Ir. i r?.TZ.2 I -V ! -Tc;-J. t, V fcs I . w .-g-rf.j. -.m. a - tt a. s m I rr '1 n Sixth Prize, the Reginaphone, the Latest Talking Machine and Music-Box Combined. LOOKING BACKWARD AND FORWARD Less than ten years ago, at 107 First St., In Portland, the first Eilers piano store was established on the Pacific Coast. From this ob scure beginning has grown the great chain of Eilers stores now lo cated in forty cities ot the States of California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Nevada. Ten years have witnessed an , astounding evolution in the musical development of our people. Then a piano was looked upon as a luxury on'y within the means of the wealthy. Today no home is counted complete In which the piano has not been provided for. In the lowliest cottage, as in the most magnificent mansion, the piano has come to be the greatest source of that cheerful ness and pleasure that go to make the Ideal home environment, and with it has come the keen apprecia tion of the real value of good music in making our lives better and more wholesome and more happy. It has been a period of wonderful progress, but there is still much to be done. There are still thousands of homes with scarcely an idea of whp.t good music really Is. where the growing generation is entirely de prived of this influence that goes so far towards making better men and Getter women. Until these homes have been provided for with the best of all musical instruments the pano the work of the Eilers stores will not have been completed. Ten years ago pianos were handled in comparatively limited numbers. Prices were high, even for inferior instruments. Through modern methods, introduced and fostered by the Eilers Stores, a good piano no longer represents a little fortune, but is within the means of all. The Chicktring. the Hazclton. the now famous Kimball, the beau tiful Hobart M. Cable, the Lester, the Decker, and even the most fas tidiously extravagant of them all, the Weber pianos owned only by the wealthy in the early years have now become household names among the peoj.le. The Pianola Piano, for music lov ers who cannot devote the requisite time to mastering an Instrument, is now more easily obtained than an ordinary piano was ten years ago. Fair dealing, actually giving more tor the money than could be ob tained eUewhere, good service and a definitely binding guarantee to pro tect every patron, has been the foundation of the growth of Eilers Stores, and this will continue to be Its policy In the years to come.