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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 13, 1914)
TWE SUTTDAT OREGONTAW, PORTXANP. SEPTEMBER 13, 1914. 20 Ste "Warner" Fall Opening Announcement, Society Section This Paper- 1914 1857 Inspiring & Praiseworthy! The New Fall Dresses, Coats and Suits Shown These Autumn Days at Meier & Frank's! Recent Exclusive Arrivals in Women s Apparel Include: A Lavish Display of Gowns and Dresses and Dancing Frocks Dresses of satin for afternoon and evening wear, and Dresse's of serge and satin combination for street wear are arriving every day. Also many elegant models developed in velvet and brocades are shown. Basque, modified basque and Moyen especially noticeable feature of these new Dresses is the extreme moderateness ot Tric6 l Handsome Serge Models priced from $12.50 to $35.00 Satin Dresses priced from f. .$14.85 to $50.00 Fashion's Latest Offering in Dancing Frocks The beflounced skirt is with us again tulle, lace or chiffon lending themselves in a most perfect manner to this particularly pleasing style. Two lovely new models are illustrated. One of light blue chiffon combined with satin, with silver trimming edging the four flounces and bodice. Made in the new sleeveless bodice style. The underpinning is of blue satin with the four-flounced tunic of chiffon. The second model is developed entirely of creamy white satin. Six -tiered accordion flounces with picot edging form the skirt, the short bodice and girdle . . , i i i i J? J Inin ' rho on . irJ being of the same material. TUe upper sieeveiess Doaice is oj. uctiii xo.. Fall SllltS ltl the NeWeSt JYlOCieS tire IVock is festooned with garlands of small pink roses," producing a most har- XJULJJ11UUD C11CV;U JUIU ULLCHS mxxa.jj jwviuf, x i Dancing Frocks in Great Variety Priced $14.85 to $100 $27.50 Women who are discerhers of worth in women's apparel will marvel at the extreme moderateness of the price placed upon these Suits. Handsome and fashionable models, made of broadcloth, gabardine and cheviot, m the season's most approved styles, are, the offering at this price. Russian blouse, cutaway coats with long postillion back, also Norfolk-style Coats and Basque effects with smart 'velvet tunics. The Skirts have the long tunic or voke effects. Handsome shades of navy, brown and green (the season's favorites) and the very popular black are shown. Velvet collars, buttons of self material and satin linings. The tailoring is excellent, and the lines -graceful and modish. A full line of sizes will be found in this assort ment of modish new Tailored Suits for Fall. Priced $27.50 SIXTH-STREET BUILDING. The New Blouses Are Charming We shall not attempt to describe these Blouses in detail they're too varied in design and materials to do so short of a whole page. We feel perfectly confident in saying, however, that never before have such exquisite examples of the cleverness of the designers been offered to the women of Portland. We've Just Received an Enormous Shipment of "Dressy" Waists fashioned of laces, satins, Georgette crepe and combinations of these materials. Nearly all show the modified basque effect, with a charm ing suggestion of the high collar wired in the back, in many instances with straps of self material across the front these Blouses may be worp either high or low. Long sleeves predominate fancily tnmrned, in some instances of lace in mousquetaire style. Nearly all are to be. worn outside the skirt a charming innovation in Blousedom. Wnite, cream and lovely combinations to match the tailored suit are shown. Priced from $18.00 to $40.00. Fifth Floor, sixth-st. bis,. Syjllllllllllllllllllllllllllll SIXTH-STREET BUILDING. I Authentic Autumn The Coats and Wraps for Fall Possess Great Individuality There's quite a radical change in Coat and Wrap fashions this season and the new models are charming. We've received several interesting shipments during the past week all garments that will prove of vast delight to our patrons. New Coats of Velvet and Fur Fabrics for Evening Wear are a feature of the Fall showings. Full and three-quarter lengths, velvet Coats with trimmings of Kolinsky skunk or chin chilla fur are very popular. Handsome silk braid garnishing, and exquisitely beautiful silk linings add elegance to these Coats two of which are illustrated here. Coats for Street Wear show new weaves of chinchilla, wool velours, kerseys, zibelines, cheviots and fancy mixtures, the latter including smart plaid and checked effects, which are to be very fashionable this year. Large, roomy, splendidly njade Coats in a bewildering assortment of styles, colors and fabrics await our patrons' pleasure. Coats for Motoring jaunty mixture effects, and a huge line of plain colors. Our se lection of Motoring Coats is most complete, and comprehensive in every particular. Garmcnt Salons Fourth Floor. Mth-. Did. WILL YOU HELP? An Appeal From he Visiting Nurses' Association The Visiting Nurses' Association of 424 members is appealing to every man and woman in Portland to help them in the great work of caring for the . needy sick Tour application for membership in thfs association will assist greatly The v lsit ing Nurses' Association has no paid officers. All moneys received are util zed lor thl services of eight trained nurses, who visit the needy sick in por"a""aj ! memberships are $3. $5 and 10. Will you Join tomorrow. This is a personal ap peal from the Visiting Nurses' Asociation ..rition Mrs. Robert G. Dleck, President Vlslrlns; Nurae' Association. Mra. Thomas D. Honrxrann, First Vice-President. Mra. S. S. Montague, Second Vice-President. APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP CAN BE MADE AT SPECIAL BOOTH Millinery Styles 51 Models From Phipps, Hy land, Burgesser, Knox and Vogue In Dress and Tailored Styles in Profuse Assortment Smartness and dash rich ness of tones but with black and white combinations far in the lead are leading features of the new Fall millinery show ings. And there seems to be a certainty about the styles that is not always manifest so early in the season. Sailors and. jaunty close-fitting toques in dozens of models are prominent. Sailors larse. small and me dium sized, with straight round brims, side flare brims and many other effects. Turbans draped in artistic ways, some with helmet-shaped crowns, made of velvet and heavy silks are very popular. Trimmings, as a rule, are high, cockades, wings, os trich fancies, hackle and coque combined, and high wired peaks tjf hat materials make for distinction. We welcome the inspection of the women of Portland of our immense displays of New Millinery for Fall, which include models from such noted makers as Phipps, Hyland, Burgesser, Knox and Vogue all very modestly priced. The Newest Untrimmed Shapes for street and dress wear all the new blocks and colors at most moderate prices. Fancy Feathers, Flowers and Ornaments for trimming pur poses on display in immense quanuues. Second Floor, Slxth-St. Bids SIXTH-STREET BUILDING. SIXTH-STREET BUILDING Our Showing Is Pre-Eminent In the Realm of Filmy Laces and Artistic Embroideries And Prices Are Reduced on PopulaiN3tyles Purchased Before Advance in Prices. New Net Top Laces Underpriced Net Top Laces are in high favor this season and we 're, reducing the price on a splendid assortment that we were- fortunate in purchasing before the market advanced. White and cream St. Gall and Plauen Laces, m plain and fancy meshes, large floral designs and Venise effects, in widths from 9 to 27 inches, usable for blouses and flounces. $1.00 and $1.25 Net Top Laces ; yard, 89 $1.25 to $1.50 Net Top Laces; yard, 98 $2.00 to $3.00 Net Top Laces; yard, $1.39 35c to 50c Shadow Laces, Yard 25c Shadow Laces, widths 18 to 27 inches and net top laces' for rufflings. White and cream colors. New Arrivals in Laces, Yard 5c to 25c New French Round Mesh Laces, Armenian, Maltese and Barman Laces. Semi-Made "Marionette" Dresses for Children 'Embroidered in Appenzellet a most attractive novelty, requiring little effort to complete. Sizes 1, 2 and 3 years; price, each,, $2. 50 Sizes 4, 5 and 6 years; price, each, $3.00 m Sterling Silver Picture Frames X LU1 dUUlCL HUE. Vfc-inch width frames, priced at $1.75 -inch width frames, priced at $2.00 These frames represent a fortunate special purchase. Sterling silver,, in V2 and -inch widths, velvet easel backs, and ball feet. Good weight frames, and priced, according to width, nt -! 75 and S2.00. See the Attractive 6th and Alder St. Window Display. First Floor, Stxth-St. Bids. SIXTH-STREET BUILDING. The Ribbons This Season Excel! Tomorrow We Feature Im ported Ribbons of Exquisite Design Priced 50c to $12.50 New Metal Ribbons in gold and silver effects are to be used in every phase of women's wear. Millinery and trimmings show glints of shining metals, and ribbon best supplies this need. Roman Stripe Ribbons with handsome embossed metal de signs are a novelty this season. Moire, Dresdens and Brocades have not diminished in popu larity, but their beauty of de sign has increased to a wonder ful extent. Gauze and Satin Taffetas combined with metal effects are another addition to the list of novelties shown in Ribbons. First Floor, Slxth-St. Bids. First Floor, Slxth-St. Bids. TEMPORARY ANNEX SIXTH-STREET BUILDING A Talk About New Furs TUi a fni mn-rTrpt will hr vftir slicrhtlv affected A liV-- AUl liltvu " K3- " by the European conflict, owing to the fact that the Fur Fairs held in London, Leipzig and the Russian markets occur in May and June, at which time American importers lay in their supplies. And, as usual, America bought this year which will insure a splendid showing for the 1914-1915 season. In addition we have our domestic furs marten, mink, weasel (a species of Ermine), lynx, beaver, skunk, squirrel, musk rat and many others. Fur Sets are to be as popular as ever and we're supplied with a most comprehensive as sortment, showing the newest effects for the season. Sets of Eastern Mink, Ermine, Mole, Fitch, Hudson Seal, Chinchilla Squirrel, Mon key (which is again in high favor), Imported Mink, Sable Squirrel, Black Fox, Red Fox, Coney, Skunk, Marmot, Iceland Fox and Rac coon. Prices ranging from $5.00 to $200.00. Long Fur Coats in. some strikingly new ef fects will be worn extensively this season. Coats in varying lengths of Near Seal, Hudson Seal, Mole, Pony and Caracul will be found in our Fur Section. Priced from $50.00 to $475.00. ..yrtiu ! " w . - SBnJfiSWiHF Fourth Floor, Slxth-St. Bids. Expert Fur Repairing Fur Remodeling and Fur Manufacturing Dry Cold-Air Fur Storage Facilities. Furs Received Fifth Floor, 6th St. Bldg. Nottingham Cable Net Curtains and Filet Mesh Curtains Reduced A new assortment, all fresh merchandise in a variety of excellent styles reduced as follows: $3.50 and $4.00 qualities reduced to, pair, $2.65 $1.75 and $2.00 qualities reduced to, pair, $1.45 Ninth Floor, Temporary Annex Hifc8QyALrroE of- Portland rMlv. abekl, -Morrtootv, AUtar OU. SIXTH-STREET BUILDING. "Eppo" Silk Petticoats $5 "Eppo" Petticoats are popular because they fit perfectly. The patented features are the elastic waist band at back and side, opening at the front, closed with three invisible glove clasps. All Jersey or Jersey Top with Messaline Flounce, In All the Leading Street and Evening Shades, "Eppo" Petticoats, $5.00 New "Wyko" Fitted Top Petticoats Special at $2.95 As a feature of the introduction of this new Petticoat we have marked it at a special price $2.95. Fitted tops that need no adjustment. Made of splendid grade messaline, in all the desired shades for street wear. Women's Sateen Petticoats Only 79c A very good quality of Sateen is used in the manufacture of these Petticoats. A very great assortment of colors suitable for street wear. Made with knee-deep accordion pleated flounce. A splendid Petticoat for general wear, priced at 79. Fifth Floor, Slxth-St. Bid.
