TIIE RUJfDAT. - OREGOXIAX, PORTLAND, 3IAT 12, 1912.
Francis Richter, the Blind Pianist, Will Play in Our 7th-Floor
Don't Fail to See Full Page Advertisement of Our Anniversary
Tea Room, From 12 to 2, Tomorrow and Each Day This Week
Sale of Pure Foods Today on the Back Page of Section Four
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THE MEIER & FRANK STORE, ESTABLISHED 1857.
"WEATHER REPORT:
FAIR WARMER.
THE MEIER & FRANK STORE, 5th, 6th, Morrison & Alder Sts.
Third Week Anniversary Sale
HOW the thousands of patrons are working for their favorites in this great $4000 Scholarship Contest, held
in commemoration of our 53th Anniversary! New contestants each day in all probability several yet
to enter will be anions the winners. If vou are a contestant, let your friends and neighbors know about it. Tell them to save the sales checks,
whether a cash or cnxiit purchase, redeeming thcra for votes, and casting in your name. If you can interest friends baying furniture, furnishing up
a Summer cottasre, etc., it will mean a big start for you. Out-of-town patrons in ordering by mail should designate contestant and we will cast bal
lots for you. We shall print the nest list of contestants in our Wednesday morning advertisement.
At the repeated solicitation of the majority of contestants and the desire of many of our patrons, we have found it necessary to request all
contestants and their friends not to solicit votes in the store or at the entrances. Failure to comply with this request will disqualify contestant.
SPECIAL NOTICE A meetini of all contestants takes place Monday at 5 P. M., 7th floor Tea Room. Important matters will be discussed.
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Esther Ohtomlllrn. Woodlawn....
Maude I.oser.- Jafferaon Hlsh....
Allta Hoowr. Unroln Hick
Ulllan E. Peterson
Kllnor Taylor. ladd School.....
Ethel Phase, iti K. l'itn
Jannlth Phelan. 1431 E Salmon..
Hilda Parr. 1. of O
KlAia Khlneharf
Kflna Venator. St. Mary'a Acad...
I'alsy Inbner. Jeff-rson High....
Km ma B. Banadurer. 133 17th
Iran rtuuglaaa. Washington High
Anna Bsnnll. 3( K. rlh
Hazel J. Christie. 10 E. Morrison
Lota V. Scntt. 1:44 E, Madiaon...
Marian Klolne Roper. Tort. Acad.
Sarah Brachear. IOJ EI. lath
Jenneaa Millar. Forest Grove
Hea Booriy. 715 Patton road
Burnlra McDonald. Napavlna. Wo,
Rosa Rrown.tetn, Salem, O.......
Mlaa H. Hedln
CorU.lla Miller 4121 (Id St. 8. K.
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VOTES FOR YOUNG MEN TO P. M. SATfKDAY.
Joa Hallock. SO SOth at 5 1 50
Edward Schwettaer. B. W. B. C. .600t5
YTrrl Frltaeh. tUO Id atreet MTSI5
KVed J. Barber. Washington H. .SHH575
U T. O'Brien. U. of O S473M
Haymond Fryer. Waah. High M10
Clifford Thomaa. Columbia Vnl..Z7Aftt3
Harry Paraona. 002 Electric bide. !51 150
Harry Clow. B. WoBuslneee Col. .24:oa
Harry Koaarty. 24th and Irving . .Z'."fM)25
Charlea Bleeg. Archer 4k Wig. Co.oo
Malcolm SlcUin, St. 1, Academy . 1MH575
Archie McCauler 1474541
Lowell Bradford. Waah. High II.VI7S
Harold Aitkin. Port. Acad 1KK!5
John Hlalry. 404 Rodney 1111704)
Alden Ooty. Wash. Hlah 112725
Harold Masaen. Jeff. High 104U25
Paul Adams. Waah. High lo50
L. M. McDuffee t254
Ezra Mean. Chrlatan B. B. C... 1X1550
Loula Cole Feaxey. 122 E. 71st.... l4O0
Geo. Maxwell. Jeff. High VIXOO
Alfred Grandatrom. Allen Prep... 17075
Marvin Phelan. Columbia L'nl.
Harold Bergen. B57 E. Salmon.
Oacar MacPheamon. W. High.
J. H. Euston. V221 Spalding...
William Evans. 731 Fern ave..
Willie Cubberly. 48m Jefferson.
W. Tuerck, LJncoln High.. ......
Paul S. Whltcomb
Jack Young, fiunnyslde
Erneat Peterson. 056 E. 30th at.
Allen Pratt
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T. 1 Bowers
H. M. Brown
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Ted. Leslie.
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Maxwell Ball. Allen Prep School.
Albert Dugan --
Rar Rleson
Addle Calvin. Wash. High
Ox Patterson. Rooster Rock. Or.
Oeorge Keller. 173 E. 6th at
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Cash Prizes for the
Best Loaves Bread
Baked inPaperBag
Cash prizes of $10, ." and $2 will
be awarded for the lxst loaves of
Rread baked in a 4Way-kuk" Paper
Cooking Bag. "Way-kuk Bags are
sol.l here only in Portland.
Miss Fazon LeMontc, teacher of
pomeMie Scieii4e at the Y. W. C. A.;
Miss Hedwig Uleeg. of Domestic Sci
ence Department. Publkt Schools, and
L. II. Gilmore, Steward! of the Hotel
Oregon, have conscntal to act - as
judges.
The loaves of breiaii should be
brought to Paper Bag Cookery School,
4th floiir. Thursday Ik1 fore noon.
Jutlging takes place at 4 o'clock
Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Baker's special lesson at 2:30
Monday afternoon, on bread baking
ia "Way-kuk" Paper Hags. ;
Meier &. Frank's
Store of
!00 New $25, $30 and $35 Man-
Tailored Suits $18.45
JJST .another of the splendid Suit specials that
have come to expect at The Meier & Frank St(
Portlind
WE sell more Kayser Silk
Gloves in Portland each
year than probably all other stores com
bined !
That only nicaiw one thinp our as
sortments of Kayser (Moves arc larger
and onr splendid Glove service admitted
ly the bet. Kayser " are the orinal
piarantcvd. double-f inprr-tipjied Silk
(iloves. The name is on every pair.
We have Kaser Silk Gloveg, both
short and Ion? styles, in every shade tot
match tbj Summer rostume.
Kayser 2-daap Silk Glores, 50f, 75ft
SI. 81.50.
Kayser 6-button Long Silk Gloves $1,
91.50, $1.73.
Wim '
$ 1 8.45
women
expect at The Meier & Frank Store.
Positively no exaggeration when we say they're $25,
$30 and $33 garments in every particular. In tan and
gray whipcords, navy blue serges, gray mixtures and
plain tans. Plain tailored and fancy models. Deep col
lars of macrame lace, satin and ra
tine. Smartest of new Summer
stvles among them. Choice only
The Prettiest of Dainty
Summer Dresses, $7.45
Just the sort of an offering many of you have
been waiting for. Dainty Summer Dresses at
$7.45 and they're new and fresh, every one of
them! Another of the many special purchases
that have arrived during the week.
Of good quality striped voiles, tan linen, white
pique and checked zephyr pinghams, in blues,
pinks and various colorings. One style illustrated.
Prettiest of models, with lace peplnms, pretly
bodices, lace, button and silk trimmed. Cutaway
coat style, with belt also included. Dutch and
hiph necks. Don't fail to see them P7 A g
tomorow. We special them at only P
sad Scholarship 'Contest!
THE ROBESPIERRE BLOUSE
They're attractive. The style pets
its name fnm the Robespierre collar
effect which oriprinated with the
Frem-h modiste bv that name.
Pricel at S3.50 to $6.50.
THE PEPLUM WAISTS
Prom the moment they were in
troduced the Peplum Waists have
been wonderfully popular. Prettiest
of new styles are here for your
choice. Of allover Valenciennes lace
ami combination of Ince and Cluny
insertions. Embroidery and Cluny.
Also voiles- with lace trimmings.
Priced from $2.50 to S6.50.
$2.50 KIMONOS, $1.85
Loup Kimonos, of pood quality
lawn. Irettily made, with larpe lace
trimmed collar and sleeves. Dainty
patterns in small fipures, stripes and
floral designs. Blue, pink, lavender
and pray. .f2.50 Kimonos, tomor
row at $1.85.
HOUSE CRESSES AT $1.62
Unusually neat and trim are these
splendidly made House Dresses, of
pood quality percales, and cbam
brays. AVith "V," In ore round or
square collars. Colored or white
collars. All colors. Special tomor
row at $1.62.
Second Klnor, Mala Rnlldlns.
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-m uver qo,uuu wortn or iewv
American, rrencn Lingerie
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slies!
av 5aie 01 under me
At Actual Economies of 20 to SO Per Cent,
LAST year's sale and all the other wonderful Muslinwear Sales we've held, have
guided us in the planning of this event. We are sure that we have just the new,
well-made, splendid fitting Muslinwear that will delight the woman who lias but a few dollars to
spend, as well as the bride who wishes to fit out a complete Trousseau of French Lingerie.
Quality that has ever been the Meier & Frank forte in Undermuslins. The nainsook, cambrics,
crepes and lingerie cloths are of exquisite fineness and the laces and embroideries of excellent quali
ties and in daintiest patterns. All shaped to conform to the prevailing close-fitting style. Over
$75,000 worth of fresh, immaculate garments at actual saving of 20 to 50 per cent.
Gowns Specials
Pretty slipover, bishop -and em
pire style, with high or low neck
and long or dainty puffed sleeves.
Fine nainsook, Masonville muslin
and cambric:
$1.50 Gowns for 9S
$2.00 Gowns for $1.47
$2.50 Gowns for $1.98
$4.00 Gowns for $2.73
$6 & $6.50 Gowns $3.22
$2.60 Crepe Gowns slipover
stvles. plain and polka dotted, at
only $1.95
Corset Covers
75c Corset Covers, special at 47J
$1.25 and $1.50 Corset Covers 98
$2.50 Corset Covers only $1.47
White SKirts
$1.50 White Skirts at only 98
$1.75 White Skirts at only $1.39
$2.25 White Skirts, only $1.73
$3 and $3.50 Skirts at only $2.33
$4 White Skirts at only $2.75
All the Fine French
Lingerie, at lA Less
' June brides should profit by this
extraordinary reduction. Our entire
regular line of lovely hand-made and
hand-embroidered French lingerie for
women, children and infants.
Gowns, combination skirts, chemise,
drawers, corset covers, princess slips.
Every price and style from $2.50 to
$50, at one-fourth off.
Child's Hand-Made Dresses, also
infants' Dresses, Christening Robes,
Skirts, W rappers and Sat-qui. ' Every
price up to $15.00, for Ia
tomorrow at reduction of V1I
Drawers
$1 to $1.25 extra-size Drawers "at 79
$1.50 Drawers, special at only 9S?
75c to 85c Drawers, special at 49
$2.50 and $3 Drawers, special, $1.47
Combinations
Dainty Corset Covers and
drawers and corset cover and short
skirts combinations, of fine nain
sook and muslin, nicely trimmed.
$2.00 Combinations at only SI. 29
$2.50 Combinations at only $1.53
$3.50 Combinations at only $2.29
$4.00 Combinations at only $2.79
$4.50 to $5 Slips at $3.75
Charming Princess Slips to wear
with Summer dresses', of best qual
ity Lawn, with lace embroidery
triraminis. Specially CQ
priced for this sale at P. J
$3.00 SilK Vests at $1.95
Famous Kayser Italian Silk
Vest, with reinforced Arm Shield.
Lovely hand-embroidered yoke ef
fect. White, pink and ttj'-J QC
blue. Special this sale Pi7-'
Our entire stock of Kayser Silk
Underwear at reduced prices for
the May Sale.
New Summer Outing Hats
TIIK most charming mid
summer outing Hats are
ready for this initial showing to
morrow. Picturesque Panamas, Tea nut
braids, milans, leghorns and hemps,
trimmed with silk, velvet, lace, fancy
feathers and wings. Dozens of jaun
ty models for wear with the Lingerie
and Linen Frocks. Styles altogether
refreshingly new.
See the Fifth-street window dis
play today.
Prices $5 to $25
All Fine Hats at
i ay exactly nair Tor any or I
the hundreds 4if lovelv Paris
and American Patterns Hats, ps
i from $30 to 8150. , J rrlCe
Untrimmed Shapes i
This includes our entire I n
y ' Sa
stock of imported Milans, im- f
ported hemps, chips and 'cST-Pj.'rp
norns. JToms-i tosis, J
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10,000 Yd. to $1.50 Emb'dy's 49c
NE of the most beautiful and phenomenally-priced lots of Embroideries we
' have ever had the crood fortune to secure.
Fully 10.000 yards of handsome 18 to 27-inch Flouncings, 3 to 5"inch Edges and Insertion, 5
esigns, ior
49c
to fMneh Bands and Galloons. Scores of exquisite Baby Irish, floral and filet designs,
waists, graduation gowns, Lingerie Frocks and undermuslins. An immense pur
chase imported direct by us from the St. Gall, Switzerland, factory. Splendid 75c,
$1 and up to $1.50 grades we've filled a 5th-street window with them
5000 Yards of Em
broideries pretty edges
and insertions, 1 to 9
inches wide, on swiss and
cambric. Tomor- 1 ff
row, the yard at IvJC
85c to $1.50 nonncings
27 inches wide, on
sheer swiss, with dainty
hemstitched edge for in
fants' dresses. A CQ
yard, special at wI7C
Corset Cover Embroid
eries many dainty Eye
let designs, on swiss and
nainsook; 65c to 85c
grades, 49 ; 85c OQ
to $1.50 grades at OaVl
The yard
New Shadow and Net
Top Lace Edges 3 to 9
inches wide, in white and
cream. For sleeve and
neck frills. The yard,
25 to $1.25.
Dainty White Footw'r
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Large, Comfortable Grass
Rockers for $7.49!
PROBABLY no store in the United
. States imports so much of this dur
able, artistic Furniture, direct from China as
Meier & Frank's. This large, comfortable
Chinese Grass Rockers, illus
trated. Placed on sale -at
the special price, each at
$7.49
OW smart how
the women appear who
pair
White Shoes
Sea Island Duck Shoes,
at $3.50.
White "NubucV Shoes; pair
at $4.50
Genuine White Kangaroo
Boots with silk covered heels
and. white pearl buttons; the
pair at $6
0enuine White Buckskin
Boots with silk cravenetted
tops and pearl buttons, $7.00
fashionable do
are
booted in the correct White Footwear. ,
Worn with tailored suit, with lingerie
frock, silk custc-me, alike they're cor
rect in every sense tf the word.
In the famous J. & T. Cousin's
Shoes that are here exclusively, you
will find a distinctiveness and ex
clusiveness of last and style unat
tained in any other make.
- Colonial Pumps of Sea Is
land duck. Straplen style with
covered heel. Pair at $3.50
Calfskin Pumps with instep
strap. Priced at, pair, $3.50
White Canvas Pumps the
Sea Island fabric. Straight,
covered heels. Pair at $1
Cousin's Colonial Pumps of
white buckskin, with covered
heels. Pair at $6
New Showing
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VERY year. Crex Grass
Rugs are becoming more
popular as an ideal Summer floor
covering. . For the home, the Summer
cottage, the porch, Crex Rugs are cool,
sanitary and neat-appearing.
Jrt'e have Crex Rugs in all new color
ings, both plain and with stencil bor-
PLAIN CEEX RUGS.
24x4
87S4. .
30x00.
...45t
...68
. . .90
.81.13
4-0x7-6. ,
x. . .. .
8x10. . ..
9x12. . ..
.83.15
..5.40
.7.20
. .89.00
STENCIL CREX RUGS.
86x72 1.80
. S6.08
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The Vogue for Lace Collars
NEVER a season when Ldce' Collars played so im
portant a part in Summer Dress Accessories.
And nowhere in the city is there a more varied or more beautiful as
sortment to choose from than here in our first floor section.
Every new and novel style included. For wear with tailored, Nor
folk and dressy' afternoon suits. For wear with woolen, and silk
frocks.
Separate collar, also with cuffs, of macrame, ratine and handsome
Plauen Lace. Priced from $1.50 to $6
' Real Lace Coat Collars, that are beautiful. In Irish crochet. Duchess,-real
Venise, Princess, Applique and Cluny. Priced from $7.50
to $45.00.
Screen Door Time Is Here
W
'ITH its usual timeliness the Bi" Basement
Housefurnishings Store offers these specials
tomorrow. Screen Doors and window Screens i
for the home should be ordered now-. Measure
doors and windows before ordering. Everv
Door complete with hinges, screws, hook and
porcelain knob.
FANCY DOORS
2- 6x6- 6 Doors, $1.57
2- 8x6- 8 Doors, $1.58
2- 10x6-10 Doors, $1.63
3- 0x7- 0 Doors, $1.69
$1.25 Linen Damask 98c
SCOIIES of w omen come in daily and ask
for this particular grade of all-linen
Damask. Splendid, well-wearing quality in cream and
bleached. Pull 70 inches wide. Our regular $1 23 q n
quality. Offered for sale tomorrow at, the yard, only OC
$2 Linen Cloths with bor
ders, 68x68-ineh size. Spe
cial at $1.4S.
$1.50 Linen Cloths, with bor
ders, 6Sx86-inch size. Spe
cial at $1.87. ,
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Job. n. Brow- Llaeaa. JTCS ' 'Wil g-lfcg
Faltoaf a Wfcltey ' fWs prrl" f rK HliSSal ""WW V "'"lit-" "SS' at
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SOI,E PORTLAND
AGKMTS FOR
Perrlaj'a Glovea.
AJnx Gu raatecl
Hoalrry.
Gotham Shlrta a d
liaderwar.
Madame I r e a e Cot-
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Fppo Prttlooata.
Sam perk Clota?a for
Boys.
Gnat ave Slcki-y
OrlKlaal Craftamaa
F-arnltore.
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PLAIN SCREEN
DOORS
2- 6x6- 6 Doors at 97c
2- 8x6- 8 Doors at 98c
2- 10x6-10 Doors, $1.07
3- 0x7- 0 Doors, $1.16
ADJUSTABLE WINDOW SCREENS
All have hardwood frames. Made
adjustable.
25c Screens, 15x33, 21, 30c
Screens, 18x33, 25; 35c Screens,
24x33, 2S; 40c Screens, 24x41,
32t; 45c Screens, 24x45, 34f?; 45c
Screens, 28x41, extra special at 36.
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Phones Pacific, Marshall 4600; Home,
Only Portland Store With Complete Mail Order Service and Catalogue.
The Garden Hose Specials
$7.00 Red Rubber, 7-ply, 50-ft. Garden Hose, S5.69
$7.00 Black Rubber, 5-ply, 50-ft. Garden Hose, S5.98
$5.75 Black Rubber, 7-ply, 50-ft. Garden Hose, S4.97