: :--'J.'.-'-rv-:? i.v;"-----: ''j:'-;..;.' ----s.-'"-'' ' , -i -r . . ' V1 - j J K OREGON'.: DAIXiY tfUtTBNAr- PORTLAND SATURDAY EVENING, DECEfBETl 1 9 to Be a Great Chrlstma What shall the Christmas gift be? v Something useful as well as beautiful-something that all the members of the household may enjoy in other words, something for the home? What ccuU be more appropriate, what more acceptable? More pleasure and more benefit are derived from money invested in furniture than from almost anything else. And then, good, stylish, well-made furni ture stands for centuries and, passing from generation to generation, becomes an heirloom, price less in value because of the associations that cling about it. It9s 001111 Always (INJHE Leap BISSELL'S Carpet Sweeper Makes an Ideal Christmas Present. It make ft rift that is appreciated by every woman and it, ia a source of pleasure and satisfaction to possess a sweeper that can ba relied upon as being1 be beat. If yon nae the Blssell Sweeper yon never injure your fine carpets and never become fatigued yourself. It makes no noiae, raiaea no dust, requires no oiling or adjusting, and has an easier rotation of the brush than any other carpet sweeper. This is because it ia "Cyco" Bearing. The Blssell makes sweeping day a pleasant anticipation and ita re liability of service makes It practical. It ia what we call a aenalble present. Then, too, it ia not eipen aive and ita a lasting and pleasant . reminder of the donor. Prices $2.50 up to $4.50 Gifts of a more expensive and elaborate nature may be suggeeted in the llneof furniture for the dining room, the bed chamber, the parlor. Bide tables, buffets, sideboards, dining tables, china closets, chairs we display a beautiful line, large in variety and consequent rang of prioea. In chamber furniture bedroom suits to match, odd chiffoniers, dressing tables, dressers, chairs, etc. the seeker after the good and the beautiful Is sore to find something to attract the fancy and to satisfy the purse. It Is eUsy to select gifts in this department alone. In cloalng, Just a few suggestions for the purchase of furniture, whether it bo for the holidays or at other times: , , select the styles which please you; don't take pleoes Just beoanse the salesman recommends them as representa tive of certain periods, unless they appeal to your own taste. Consider quality as well aa price. The beat furniture la veneered. This la to oorreot an Impression among many usually well-informed people, - 13 have been Inclined to look askanae at veneered furniture. Veneered Is far more beautiful, and being arranged cr in grained is less liable to wark or crack. When veneered upon wood of the same kind as the venoer itself It Is in.1ui:.:y better and more to be desired. Morris chairs and rockers are never likely to Buffer in popularity as Christmas gifts, nor are china closets m.ieic cabinets, curio tables and bookcases of all kinds, even to the "elaetlc" kind anl our stock of them is very large iudec-1. Odd and artistic things thing's for the den, the coey corner, the library, the hall, the reception roomall the '-.ie things," the "art in furniture" conceits . that you read about In the fashion magazines we have them countless array, and they make so exceptionally acceptable holiday presents. Only by a visit to our store can one begin to compre hend the big range of styles and kinds and prioea. A Good Christinas Present IS A. St. Clair Steel Range 83 r m ji Tin' rilinvr (".it ilhistnitrs tin St. Clair Katiyv. with hifcli elos.t and reservoir. St. Glair Stoves and Ranges ARE NOT EXCELLED ANYWHERE We GUARANTEE ALL ' RANGES "for ciarn Flor hit ll.i PRETTY BABY CRIB Iron, in all Colors, with Steel spring, handsomely brass mounted $12.00 Same Crib, with brass knobs ONLY $8.50 jjj O $48.00 15 Years Tills rut repi i-sents Vjtnrtlv the pne-" Ht. Chilr R.iiitfr. Ih.I.-k with rli.srt OvVr l.lHPO (if Hies. I'illlCc-s hrrn Kohl In OnuiMi ami we Ii.im to net tin- ti I H t conil'lMlMt 1 lav in, feet Iialiers. fuel havers ami i'nvai ..give j'in. - - , ' Price 3.14.00 Same-with 4 hoi". And without the IllKll closet, $27.fi() .ev lubly THIS HANDSOME Iron and Brass Bed In ivory and gold, apple grejn, bronze, shell pink, i hoii ays, at cream and gut, special for the' Others as low as $3.75. SIDEBOARD In solid oak with French Plate mirror, one drawer lined with cilk . fluah. Special this week, JjHT.ho Same sideboard, Qolden Ash, $12.53. Rfe-'- " . . J.jJu .... ,f 1 g-i . .Ti!i-----1 US1 'W p" Solid Oak Chifforver 43 Inches wide, 78 inches high, with 5 drawers and French bevel mirror, lx23 inches.. Price, $18.SO Other chlffocieres as low as $8. 1 (t Ladies' Desk "In golden quarter sawed oak, mahog any veneered, or birdseye maple; a lovely present fcp her." $10.00 OTHERS AS LOW AS $6.50 Carpet B ar grains WE HAVE MADE THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL, .INDUCEMENTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS: Genuine all wool Velvet Carpet per yard Bigelow Body Brussels Lowell Body Brussels . . Alexander Smith's best Tapestry Brussels Higgins' Tapestry, 10 wire Sanford's Tapestry, 8 wire . . Ingrain Wool Carpets ... . . . . . . . Ingrain half wool Carpets The Above Prices Include Making, Lining, and Laying on Vour Floor. $1.15 1.35 1.35 1.00 90 75 75 55 Morris Chairs Are considered the thinjr for holiday presents. We have the largest assortment in the state and our prices are less than any house, quality considered. We will sell you an elegant solid oak Morris Chair with quarter sawed frame, spring slat, and velour cushions filled with hair, for $11.50. We have others in oak frames as low as $7.50 Flemish Hall Chair ( olidouk i A neat !esiv n, can be usid f,r nc.ntiiin chair or odd paricr piece dirk f-lt-ni.sh unish- Price $6.50 MAHOGANY PARLOR ROCKER Yuletide $12.50 Polished Special tor OFFICE CHAIR Polished Oak, regular $12.50, special this week, $8.SO Others as low as $4.50. Revolving Screw, Spring Office Chair T'pliolKtpred fn leather, from golden juar ti r wiwtd oak. This Ch;ilr is equal to ex JuiIko JFennessy'a throne, except tb lini-; buy this for father or husband $20.00 DINING CHAIRS. IIIIIIIP m The above cuts illustrate a new pattern dining and arm chair to match quarter sawed oak and veneered oak seat. . The Dining Chairs are $2.50 each and Carving Chairs $5.50. W-' have solid oak Dining Chairs with brace arms, cone seated at $1.00 each, w Everything in Stock to Furnish Thoroughly. House Furnished on Easy Payments. HAM GADSBY. COflPANY WASHINGTON AND FIRST STREETS 1 PORTLAND, OREGON 1