1 11 See Also Page 10 ONLY 12 SHOPPING DAYS TILL CHRISTMAS YOUR CHRISTMAS STORE IS READY WITH THE STOCKS AND SERVICE See Also Back Page Christmas Sale of Dinner Sets THE SUNDAY OEEGOXIAX. PORTLAND. BECE5IBETI 10, 1923 i : " : : J - o i T : . : : rr. : : I Overstuffed Furniture: Gifts Three special values in Meier & Frank standard overstuffed davenports and chairs kSgi iWi 32-Piece Sets $4.99 Regularly $7.75. The Blue Bird pat tern in American semi-porcelain dinner sets. Open stock pattern. 32-Piece Sets $4.95 Regularly $6.50. American semi-porcelain dinner ware in pink rose decora tion. Open stock pattern. 32-Piece Sets $7.95 Regularly $11.20. American semi-porcelain dinnerware in black border de sign -with pink roses. Open stodk. NOTE: The 32-piece sets illustrated above each consist of 6 seven-inch plates, 6 four-inch plates, 6 four-inch fruit saucers, 6 tea cups, 6 saucers, eight-inch platter, seven-inch open vegetable 'dish. 60-Piece Sets $38.60 The 100-piece sets, $o9.90. English semi-porcelain ware in green border design with blue violet medallion inserts. Open stock pattern. 60-Piece Sets $30.15 The 100-piece sets, $47.70. English semi-porcelain ware in black border design with gilt edge. A very attractive pattern. 60-Piece Sets $31.60 The 100-piece sets are priced at $49.90. English semi-porcelain ware in the ever pop ular white and gold design. Open stock pattern. 60-Piece Sets $26.85 The 100-piece sets $42.30. English semi-porcelain ware in narrow blue border design with pink rose decoration. Open stock pattern.: '. mL JbJSssC k?S5 WSPf! 60-Piece Sets $41.85 The 100-piece sets $65.90. English semi-porcelain ware in light blue border design with floral spray decoration. Open stock pattern. 60-Piece Sets $26 The 100-piece sets, $39.90. English semi-porcelain ware in good looking green border decoration. Open stock pattern. 60-Piece Sets $41.20 The 100-piece sets $63.65. Japanese chinaware in neat pink border decorations. Open stock pattern other pieces at moderate prices. 60-Piece Sets $59 The 100-piece sets $99. French chinaware in dainty Dresden pink rose decora tion. An attractive open stock pattern, -Meier & Frank's: Basement. (Mail Orders Filled.) READY for these last twelve days before Christmas with: 2750 Co-workers 19 Elevators 8 Escalators 40 Delivery Vehicles 22 Telephone Exchange Operators YOU can help us give the best Christmas service possible if you will Shop in the Morning -Shop on a Transfer Carry Small Parcels Gift Suggestion Folder free on re quest ask any fl'aorman. A Meier & Frank Merchandise Order solves the gift problem. Is sued in any amount a dollar or more. Redeemable for merchandise in any department of the store at any time. (Booth Main Floor). J SI DOWN Sends a ' Hoover or Universal Electric Cleaner to Your Home the balance in equal monthly payments of $5 beginning January 1. Delivery will be made any time between now and Christmas. $5 DOWN Sends a Universal Electric Washing Machine to Your Home the balance in monthly pay ments beginning January 1. Meier & Frank's: Basement, Sixth Street. The Universal Combination is two complete ranges in the space ordinarily occupied by one range. It burns wood and coal or gas. It is the range for all-year service. A simple twist of the wrist changes from Dne to another. The Universal is attractive, econom ical, durable, compact, complete. It is the range for the modern kitchen. TERMS IN REASON Fireplace Accessories We have a big assortment of fire place accessories in the various de signs and finishes. Fire sets in black iron, Flemish iron and antique brass finishes. Andirons in black iron, Flemish iron, Colonial brass finish and solid brass. Folding fire screens in black, black with brass trim mings and all brass. Basket grates in black and Colonial brass finish. Prices are very moderate. Meier & Frank's: Seventh Floor. (Mail Orders FiUed.) The Eldredge Two-Spool The Eldredge sewing ma chine will greatly lighten the work of those who sew at home. The machine il lustrated most effectively combines beauty with util ity. Jacobean finish. The Eldredge is easy to run, simple in construction. It may be chosen in rotary or two spool styles the latter elimin ating the winding of bobbins. $20.00 Allowance for Your Old Machine For one week only we make this special offerwe will accept your old sewing machine, regardless of its age, style or condition, and allow you $20 towards the purchase of a new Eldredge electric Rotary or Two-Spool. Meier & Frank's: Eighth Floor. (Mail Orders FiUed.) Gift Suggestions in Silver A gift of individuality is the gift of fine silverware and never were stocks more complete, more inviting and more moderately priced than those of this holiday season. Community Plate We have the popular Adam, Patrician, Sheraton and Grosvenor patterns in Community plate. Some of the prices: In Sets of 6 Fancy Pieces, Each Tea Spoons, $3.75. Table Spoons, $7.50. ; Soup Spoons, $7.50. Salad Forks, $7. Butter Spreaders, $6. Oyster Forks, $5. Dinner Forks, $7.50. Luncheon Forks, $7.25. H. H. Dinner Knives, $10.25. H. H. Luncheon Knives, $10. Olive Spoon, $1.75. Pickle Fork, $1.50. Gravy Ladie, $2.50. Cream Ladle, $2. Pie Server, $4. Cold Meat Fork $2.25. Tomato Server, $3. Cake Fork, $2.75. 3-Piece Carving- Set, $16. 3-Piece Child's Set, $3. Silver Novelties Silver-plated novelties that will appropriate gifts. Bon Bon Dishes, 59c to $3.50. Child's Cups, 85c to $3.50. Child's Sets, $1.50, $2 and $3. Card Trays, $1.25. Tea Strainers, 85c and $1. Napkin Rings, 69c, 98c and $1.25. Salt and Pepper Sets, $1 to $5. Candle Sticks, 75c to $8. Sterling Silver make We give here only a hint of the many gifts to be chosen in Sterling silver. Salt and Pepper Sets, $1 i;o $22. Dessert Sugars and Creamers; $18 to $32. Bon Bon Baskets, $3 to $11. ,' Sugar Trays, $4.50 and $5. , Compotes, $10 to $45. Candle -Sticks, pair $12 to $24. , Flower Vases, $2 to $21. Sandwich Trays, $17 to $58. Special Three Days' Sale of Novelties $7.00 Fruit Baskets, spe- $15.00 Well and Tree $3 Bread Trays, $2.29. Platters, $12.95. $4.95 Pie Casseroles, spe- $6.50 Cheese Dishes, spe- cial $3.95. ' cial $4.95. ' $5.95 Casseroles, $4.95. $5.00 Kelish Dishes, $3.98. - cial $4.95. $7.95 Vegetable Dishes, $5.45. $11.00 Meat Platters, $9.85. Meier & Frank's: Main Floor. (Mail Orders Filled.) ' established ' K7 I The Quality Store of Portland ' for those in search of practical gifts for the home at moderate outlay. 1 JKSA , ; 1 JT I jrlLa t , ,- ,"i -ff'BI V IH 111 M 4. III! I Hill I I I I ! tm The "Hayden" Davenport $87.50 A very low price for a good quality davenport. Made with full spring edge and loose cushions. Covered with tapestry or velour. Chair to match, $49. i X 7n- fite yj-x 4'.- , t The "Kensington" Davenport $119 A davenport that is built for comfort with spring arms, full spring edge and loose cushions. Covered with tapestry or velour. Chair to match, $69. The "Hampton" Davenport $169 The Hampton is a new style davenport, made with shaped back and flaring arms. Covered with the finest quality figured mohair in various colors. Chair to match, $89. Meier & Frank's: Eighth Floor. (Mail Orclers Filled.) Christmas Sale of Oriental Rugs The entire Meier & Frank stocks and newest purchases of genuine Persian, Turkish and Chinese rugs are offered in a Christmas selling at 25 per cent to 50 per cent reductions from the current prices. The gift of an Oriental rug is a gift of lasting beauty and value. Every rug guaranteed. A deposit will reserve any selection for later delivery. Mosul Rugs Belouchistan Dozar Rugs Average size 3.4x Average size 3.0x Average size 4.2x 5.9, $36.85 4.10, $21.50 6.2, $71.50 Average size 3.7x Average size 3.0x Average size 4.4x 6.0, $46.85 ' 5.2, $25.75 6.8, $84 A6X$53!50 8x Sarouk Rugs Lilihan Rugs Average size 3.5x Average Size, Average size 4.9x 6.4, $61.50 . 3x5 feet, $79.50. 6.0, $119.50 CHINESE RUGS The prices at which you can buy these genuine and wrought Chinese rugs are so low that they should be eagerly availed of by discriminating buyers. Size 24x36 inches $12.50 Size 5.0x8.0 feet $ 64!oO Size 24x48 inches $17.50 Size 8.0x10.0 feet $169.00 Size 36x72 inches $39.00 Size 9.0x12.0 feet $179.00 Size 4.0x7.0 feet $59.00 Size 9.0x12.0 feet $2l9.00 Meier & Frank's: Seventh Floor. (Mail Orders Filled.) Electrical Appliances for Gifts Anything chosen from these assortments will bring satisfaction every day of the year: lElectric Percolators, $4.95 to Electric Grills, $12.50 to $15. ' $67.50. - Electric Waffle Irons, $12.00 to $18. 3 Electric Irons, $4.39 to $7.50. Electric Hot Pads, $6.50 to $10. Electric Toasters, $3.50 to $8. Electric Vacuum Cleaners, $55 to $145. . Electric Curling Irons, $1.95 to $7.25. Electric Table Lamps, $13.50 to $70. Electric Desk Lamps, $3.25 to $12.50. Electric Floor Lamps, $8 to $22.50. Electric Washing Machines, $135 to $165. : Electric Ranges, $125 to $190. Meier & Frank's: Basement, Sixth Street. (Mail Orders Filled.) 4