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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 20, 1914)
18 THE SUJTDAY . OREGOTflAN, PORTLAND, SEPTEMBER, 20, 1914. MEIER & FRANK'S MEIER & FRANK'S mmm See Our Window Display See Our Window Display s JUL 111 Conditions As They Exist Today in the Glove Market of France to our knowledge are of neces sity In a somewhat uncertain state, and-we deem it due our patrons to advise them what to expect or rather what not to1 ex pect. At the very beginning of the fCreat conflagration in Europe, which in its earliest stages em broiled the nation of France, part of the Perrln factory, where the world-known gloves of that name are made, was commandeered as a barracks. However, up to that time, -we are Informed, most of the gloves on orders for Fall delivery were finished, and those not com pleted were sufficie ntly well along- in the process of manufac ture to be eafeily finished by the women workers. But as to deliveries of the gloves now ready at the factory, and the possibilities of more in the future we can only conjec ture. - The men have all been called to the colors, and in the Perrln family the two sons of the senior Perrln are "at the front." Another glove factory of France has cabled its New TorK representative: "Send no more orders or moneys. Partner and I both joining our colors at front." Therefore, facing this uncer tainty, yet hoping that our fu ture orders will be filled and de livered to. us, we . can only sug gest, while our stocks are com plete, especially on "Perrin" make of French Kid Gloves, that men, women and children be well supplied now! Our prices will remain as heretofore until we are compelled to pay more. Unsurpassed The New Jewelry and Novelties We Are Offering New Metal Party Cases Fit ted with numberless necessities for evening use. Of German sil ver, in different designs. Prices S3.50 to $7.50. Jet in Profusion Lovely bracelets, chain La Vallieres, buckles, pins and brooches. Fashion's most popular fancy. Pearls Great assortment o imitation Pearls, necklaces and chains in profusion. Sea Garden Pearls Finest imitation Pearls made. We're sole Portland agents. Strings priced $30 to 50. Combs The very latest nov elties, Sans Gene, casque, Far rar, and all the other novelties of the present style. Imported Hand Bags We've a most satisfying collection all shapes and leathers, as well as silks and velvets, moderately priced. New Basque Sashes The most fashionable dress accessory of the day. Two-toned effects, solid colors, also quaint bead faced Sashes with black rib bon ties. first Floor, Slxth-St. Bide. SIXTH-STREET BUILDING Shimmering Evening Gowns The array of Evening' Gowns that we've assembled for, this, our opening display, is a bewildering one. As we looked at them collectively the word that seemed to best describe them was "shimmering." The sheen of soft satin and silk and gold-thread effects in materials the gleam of the lovely sequins, jet, crystal and gold and silver laces in. trimmings convey life and brightness to the beholder. One lovely model is sleeveless-f rom one side of the shoul der depends a sash that may be wrapped about one arm, leav ing the other arm uncovered a most charming1 arrangement. Bodice is of opal sequins, with deep tunic and under drape of lace and sequins. Made of soft satin d 'Amour; Priced at S137.50. Another attractive model is of black net over flesh-colored foundation lace skirt, wide band of sequin trimming. Bodice of silver cloth over pink draped in black tulle. Rope girdle of jet and corsage bouquet. Priced at S19S.50. A third model is quaint and elegant long flame-colored bengaline silk tunic over foundation of silver lace. Silver lace bands forming bodice and girdle about the hips, in modified basque effect. Priced at $137.50. - Dozens of other exquisite models await your inspection. Leading styles in clude the new empire, the very low and the natural waist line. Metallic bro cades and tulle with garnitures of silver, gold, crystal and pearls are shoAvn and many of the newest models show the empire corsage. Garment Salons Kotirta Floor. Slxth-St. Bids;. TOMORROW AT MEIER & FRANKS A LL is in readiness. And tomorrow we shall welcome the women of Portland to our Opening Display of Fall Fashions. In our Garment Salons will have been arranged the fruit of the labors of our. buyers, who have searched the. markets for the best and most authentic Fashions to present to our thousands of patrons. " Our collection of Evening Gown3 is wonderful and the . height of artistic effect has assuredly been reached in their designing. Gorgeousness of color, beautiful black.models, are assembled here. The Evening Wraps are another remarkable collection. Our purchases in this line have been extensive, consequently our assortment . i3 varied as to style and price. Tailored Suits and Coats for cool weather wear Dresses that exemplify Dame Fashion's latest edict have been secured, and will be displayed in the. most lavish assortment tomorrow. . Blouses for all occasions--never more exquisitely developed have arrived, ' and we're sure of the approval of our patrons. For they're the "cream" of the offerings of the best designers. "We extend a hearty welcome to you, the women of Portland, to come tomorrow and view the result of our efforts to offer you fashionable and correct apparel for the season of 1914-1915. SIXTH-STREET BUILDING Charming New Suits The styles in Tailored Suits have undergone such a radical change that their presentation is truly an event. Not only is there a revolution in the general lines and character of the Suits, but mate rials and colors as well share in the change, a fact that is not always true. There's a revival of broadcloth, gabardine, fine serges, velour de laine and cheviots these materials taking the place of the novelty weaves of past seasons. And the colors, with out exception, tend toward soberness of tint dark or leafy browns . the new nigger brown Russian green, Hague blue, navy and black being the predominating notes in color. Tailored effects are emphasized. The Redingote greatly enhanced in grace since the days of our mothers is in high favor. Cutaway coats with long postillion backs Russian effect coats with sashes and cowl collars, long tunics over close-fitting skirts, and many other novelties. Silk braid, velvet collars and buttons of self-material are extremely popular. In this vast assemblage of Tailored Suits you'll find models priced from $15. OO to $35. OO. Luxurious Evening Wraps The new models in Evening "Wraps are not only beautiful, but they radiate the purpose for which wraps are designed- warmth and comfort. And this is achieved without loss of attractiveness. Cape .effects are unsurpassed in popularity, though the loose coat style is a close rival. Fur is used most ex tensivelychinchilla, ermine and marten being the recognized favorites. The materials most in vogue are velvets, velour, Pomonio brocades and velour de laine, in black and dark shades with gorgeously-colored silk linings. The col lars are widely varied in shape the Medici, the straight military band, and flat collars in sailor shape appearing on many lovely models. Both full length and three-quarter lengths are popular. Perhaps the words that best describe the new Wraps and Coats for the season are "quaint," "un usual" and "distinctive." We take particular delight in calling your atten tion to the display of Evening Wraps that has been arranged for your inspec tion and selection. Garment SaloaaFoorta Floor. Slxth-St. Bid. We Want You to See These Novelties at the Lace Counter SIXTH-STREET BUILDING Our Showing of Imported Millinery and Copies of Imported Models Portray the Genius of Rebo Georgette, Maison Lewis, Kurzman Waters and Vogue The Millinery Parlors will welcome the women of Portland tomorrow, when we will exhibit our new Fall and early Winter Imported Hats and copies of Imported Hats, the latter the han diwork of our expert trimmers, faithfully portraying the clever models that have come' to us from- the noted creators of wo men's Millinery. Every phase of fashion in Millinery will be represented Hats for all occasions, dress and general wear. There's a wide ' diversity in design this .year, and a smart, chic air pervades the Millinery world. Come in tomorrow and let us show, you our collection of lovely models from' such noted creators as Reboux, Georgette, Maison XiewifL Kurzman, Waters and "Vogue you'll be sure to find XQifR particular fancy in the assemblage. -' - Children's and Misses' Millinery, too, will be shown in . im mense variety, very moderately priced. Full lines of Trimmings fancy stick-ups, feather novelties, plumes, silk flowers and other favored Trimming" effects. Millinery Parlorm. Set-OHd Floor, Slxth-St. Bide where a perfectly bewildering assortment of exquisite laces, embroideries, chiffons and crepes for waists and tunics awaits you. Every fashion indication is toward quantities of lace, dainty ' hand-embroidered . laces, gold-threaded laces, colored laces. The Crepes and Chiffons were never more beautiful. Ori ental colors with gold-threaded motif s white or bladk backgrounds showing metal and iridescent designs are a few of the offerings. New Dresses Are Beautiful When you come to our Garment Salons tomorrow, don't neglect to ask the saleswomen to show you our Dresses. Whatever occasion you have in mind whether for afternoon functions, street wear or business wear, we 're in com plete readiness to meet your demand. Soft silks, satins, crepe de chine and silk crepes, with long tunic3, basque, modified basque and Moyen Age styles for aft ernoon wear, in all the season's best colors. Dresses of fine serge, combinations of serge and satin, and other fashionable materials, suitable for street and busi ness wear. The charm of this season's models rests to a large degree in the simplicity of the lines an adjunct of women's apparel that signifies good taste cleverness of design, and perfect workmanship. In the assortment that we have selected for display "during our Opening will be found Dresses for every size figure and at a vast range of prices -very moderate, medium and more expensive Dresses being included. Garment Salons Fourth Floor, Slxth-St. Bid. New Waists Exquisite! If you have seen many of the new Waists or Blouses you will gladly bear us out in the assertion that never before in the history of Waistdom have such lovely models been evolved. The materials are exquisite and the designing the acme of cleverness. Shadow laces, fancy nets, Georgette crepes, all made over delicate linjngs. Vestees of satin of colors ;to match the suit are a feature of these new models. Embroidered chiffon Waists, with satin sus penders, uniquely designed collars that may be worn high or low, open or closed, long close-fitting sleeves, and short sleeved effects are a few of the features you'll find on display. These beautiful models for "dressy" wear are priced from $25 to $50. Fifth Floor, Slxth-St. Bids. Novelty Chiffons f or waists, tunics, and wraps trimmings for gowns and girdles. Broche, vel vet brocades and lovely color combinations, many outlined in gold and silver. Priced, yard $5.00 to 12.00. Georgette Crepe a great showing of beautifully colored material, in dainty figured designs.' The ideal waist material this season. Price, yard, $5.00. Gold, Silver and Bronze Cloth for . millinery purposes and gowns. Beyond question one of the most fashionable effects of the season. Priced, the yard $2.50 to $4.50. SEE THE WINDOW DISPLAY OF BEAUTIFUL LACES AND YARD GOODS FOR WAISTS AND TUNICS. First Floor, Slxth-St. Bids. Printed Chiffons Beautifully col ored and designed, white back ground with colored patterns. ". Waist and tunic material. Priced the yard, $1.50 to $3.50 Ecru Maline Lace Flouncing 18 to 27 inches wide, with designs in black, Dresden and pastel shades is a novelty. This flouncing will blend beautifully with every shade of silk or chiffon for gowns. ' , Novelties Maline Lace Flouncing, white and two-toned effects. Sil ver and Gold Laces, on white and biege nets. .Net top edges for vestees and waists. Lace flouncing on colored nets. SIXTH STREET BUILDING. . Novelties in New Silk Stockings When we uncovered the six prosaic appearing boxes that our buyer brought to us our wonder was as great as yours will be when you see the newest Silk Stockings. One pair in white has exquisitely fine hand-woven lace insets over the instep another in white with heavily embroidered instep; a third in white in dainty drawn-work design, .with-hand-embroidered dots; another novelty' is a cunning animal done in iridescent beads on white silk. A pair of black silk Hose has handsome embroidered leaf design, while a second black pair shows iridescent and crystal beads in an intricate pattern. These are but a fraction of the display that awaits your inspection. . ' - . . . First Floor, Slxth-St. Bide- Elegant Fur Coats and Sets Furs bid fair to be more popular than ever and we're prepared with an immense assortment of the newest effects secured, fortunately, early enough in the season to avoid the stringency that now exists in the fur market. Fur Coats in the latest models, in Hudson seal, near seal, mole, caracul and pony, priced $58 to $450. Fur pieces include the new small neck pieces, plain straight throws, shawl and stole effects, animal shapes ; large cape and pelerine styles. Muffs round, oval, plain flat square styles, or draped effects. Mink, ermine, mole, beaver, skunk, Hudson seal, black fox, red fox, raccoon, lynx, opossum, coney, etc., prices ranging from $5 to $250. Fourth Floor, Slxth-St. Bids-. . . . ... New Trimmings Are Dazzling -To adequately describe the new Trimmings is an impossible feat. They're a scintillating, gleaming, glittering, elusively beautiful assortment, cleverly de signed and delicately colored. Gold and silver, jet and crystal, pearls and iri descent effects on fine net backgrounds will serve to enhance the attractive ness of women's apparel for this season. We have assembled for display tomor row the most authentic fashions in Trimmings and Garnitures to which we, invite your attention. . Mt Floor, sixth-st. Bid. -