12 TTTF: SUNDAY OREGOXTAN. PORTLAND, SEPTEMBER 24: 1911. Our Opening Display and Sale of New Furniture, Carpets and Draperies, Detailed on Back Page, Section 4 ' 2 3 7A ISA :T Our Formal Opening of ? Paris and New York WSJ w ww Fashions MONDAY, TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY FOR WEEKS the beautiful new things have been crowding in, until tnmnrrnw hi-inrfQ fnrrri in its full arrav of Autumn 2lofV. millions of dollars' worth of new Fall and Winter merchandise the Millinery our organization has gathered for you here and abroad. Monday, Tuesday and "Wednesday are to be Formal Opening Days all through the 'store. Mingled with the leaves and wreaths of Autumn, the new Fall merchandise will hav its full nresentation in everv section. And there H be no better time this season to make vour Fall purchases than tomorrow, for with the new stocks at the top most of completeness, style and quality go hand in hand with the moderate pricing, , which for over half a century has characterized the name of Meier &' Frank. . " , . ' Our show windows today present an unbroken series of fascinating style-settings. Don't fail to see them. . Radiant Beauty in Paris Fresh from Paris just lifted from their quaint wooden seaboxes and soft paper wrappings; nearly a hundred exquisite masterpieces in Millinery Art, labeled with the aames of world-famous modistes Madame Georgette. Carlier. Lewis. Louison. Marie Guy. Caroline Reboux. r Marie-Louise. Suzanne Talbot. Camille Roger. ' Franc Marbot. ' Julia Bancourt. Alphonsine. Germaine. And an array of superb beauties by the famous New York houses of Litchenstein, Kurzman, Francois, besides the celebrated productions of Fisk, Gage, Castle, Phills, Burgesser, Hyland. The influence of the period of Louis XIV is-seen in modifications of the Empire Hat. The new im ported Austrian velours, uncut velvets and "shot" taffetas from our grandmothers' days. The aigrette has given way and in its place is the beautiful plumage of the Goura. The ostrich plume is at every turn gorgeous coque feathers, bands of rich furs, the glint of metallic roses, "braids and ribbons. One beautiful Litchenstein model is a Picture Hat of deep royal purple velvet, trimmed in shaded purple and old blue ostrich plume, with ostrich-trimmed velvet bag to match, $150. American Hats, $5 to $60. French Hats $35 to $150. , A Vivid Autumn Display of Gowns, Suits, Wraps, Waists Every case and rack in the big Garment Salons is brimming with these beau tiful new Fall and Winter styles. . ' ' . Every accepted mode from New York and Pans finds place in this wonderful assemblage. The genius-inspired French models of Drecoll, Paquin, Cheruit, Poiret, Callot, are shown side by side with those from the most famous New York dictators of fashion. Three-Piece Costumes One elegant Paquin model is in black silk velvet with immense revers ; waist of dress finished' in chiffon. Another sumptuous Opera Coat and Gown by Cham pot, of black satin, lined in rose brocade. A smart Drecoll afternoon eostume is of two-tone black and nas turtium red with crepe meteor blouse to match, veiled in black chiffon. Prices $65 to $285. Gowns and Dresses One lovely Theater or Dinner Gown is in water melon pink chiffon with beaded and fringed tunic; new fishtail train. Another of bordered maize chiffon, with beaded tunie and belt of hand-made roses. Then there are the loveliest little party and dancing frocks of "shot" silks, chiffons, grenadines. Evening and Din ner Gowns, $50 to $300. Party Frocks, $12.50, $20, $25 op to $155. Street Dresses, $15 to $100. Suits and Wraps Severely Tailored Suits, faultless in fabric and tail oring. The rough weaves continue in high favor serges, cheviots and mannish mixtures. Coats 30 and 32-inch, with close-fitting skirts $15 to $50. Novelty Suits show the deep square revers with . large, picturesque pointed and hood-shaped collars. Re gal suedes, wool velours and velvets are predominating fabrics $40 to $100. ' Lovely New Waists Such rare beauty and variety in the "Waist Store that our words are but a faint attempt at description! Smart Waists for wear with the' tailored suit charm ing combinations of chiffon and silk, with dainty side frills. . Dressier Waists many from Paris of Marqui settes, hand-made Laces, Chiffons, etc. $5 to $85. Opening Display and Sale of Dress Accessories FASHION'S best in Jewelry and Leather Hoods. T 1I Pins, chains, beads, and an endless variety or novelties. Clever Handbags from the tiniest coin pnrse to the handsome imported Limousine Cases. Priced from 25c to $50. - EXQUISITE Veils and Veiling every beautiful new Parisian pattern in the Veilings by the yard, priced from 35c to $2. And the loveliest of silk Chiffon Veils, plain, hemstitched and bordered. Priced from $1 to $8. DfSTIXCTIVENESS in Gloves every material, every style for Fall. We're Portland agents for the famous Perrin, Dent, Trefousse, Kayser and other celebrated makes. Street and evening Gloves from $1 to $8. ECKWEAR and Scarfs never more bewitching, Fichus, double side frills, deep . cape collars, DODular. - Of fine laces, nets and Irish crochet. Priced from 35c to $45. Alluring Scarfs of rich chif fons, Spanish and Egyptian lace. Priced from. 50c to $25. . .. NOBBY Fall Footwear for men, women and chil dren. Sole Porland agents for famous Cousins' Shoes for women, Knox Shoes for men and Osborn Shoes for children. -Every new, correct last. Priced from $2 to $8. - FASTIDIOUS women will delight in the new and dainty Hosiery for FalL The lisle and silk Hose are especially interesting in plain and beautifully embroidered designs. Every wanted shade, 25c to $5. In i d-3 ART- in Corsets that ' what our unexcelled Corset service has to offer you. Grace and beauty of line ponsible to every woman if corseted correctly. Every noteworthy make Madame Irene, Gossard, Redfern. "War ner, La urecque, etc., f lu xo f jo. A VISIT will be the use of Laces and Trimmings for Fall. Irish, Spanish, chantilly, maline, ma rrame, and shadow laces. Beautiful nets, venise, filet, chiffons, braids, cords. Every possible price, 25c to $50. ARIETY the keynote of Fall Rib bons! Never such radiant crea- tions in wondrous color Diena ings. Velvets, plush, silks, satins, in 6tripes, plaids and brocaded designs. Priced as low as 5c to $3 a yard. 1 --Laz mm hub. & mm A1 VERITABLE fairyland of beauty the Silk and Dress Goods Sections. Rich, shimmering crepe de meteors, peau de cygnes. double-faced satins every new Fall weave in glistening street and evening shade. Handsome woolens, imported and domestic, genuine Scotch tweeds, polo cloths and a remarkable showing of handsome diagonals and mixtures. Priced from 50c to $10 a yard. A