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PORTLAND, OREGON, SUNDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 28, 1915.
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PRESIDENT W1U
OF MULTNOMAH CLUB
APPOINTS
CHAIRMEN
Three New Departments Are
- Added to Activities of Big
Athffitin firanization.
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25 MEMBERS IN CHARGE
JCaa of Club Selects Strong- Committee
I,ar and Predicts Tsar Will B
OlMtMt la Its SlstOTT.
President l-alph "W. Wilbur of the I
Multnomah Amateur Athletic club, one
of th largrest athletic institutions in
the west, yesterday announced th
names of the chairmen,- of the various
committees for 1915. Twenty-five
J en, three more than last year, were
appointed to direct the departmental
affairs for the ensuing season. Thir
teen of the- chairmen were reappointed,
while new men Were- put -out at- the
bead of the other 1 - committees,
i President Wilbur, despite the cry of
hard times, believes that the present
ea- wilt be one of the greatest In the
club's history. The president is en
thusiastic over the committee reports
that the club"s track and field and
boxing and wrestling teams stand a
good chance of wlnninsr some of the
championships to be decided at the
meets held in Kan Francisco during
the summer.
The new committeemen are Park
Myers, baseball; William Walters, bil
liards; S. 3. Humphrey, bowling; II. H.
Hfrdraan, . educational; E. E. Frank,
grounds; G. Beaton Taylor, gymnas
ium; Ben Reisland, handball; William
Mussey, hou.se; A. A Allen, swimming;
J. BhermanJ O Gorman, squash, ana
John A. Lee, "Walking. During the past
year three new committees were cre
ated, hockey, educational and walking.
Hew Ones Are Prominent.
Park Myers, the new baseball chair
man, has played with the "Winged M"
teams for several seasons and he is
very much pleased with the outlook.
William Walters, the new billiard
chairman, is one of the leading ama
teur billiardlsts of the city. A, A.
Allen, the new chairman of the swim
ming committee, who succeeds Frank
IT Watkins, will at once organize his
committee and get things in shape foi
the approaching season. One of the
first duties of Chairman Allen will be
to set a date for the annual Indoor
swimming championships of the Pa
cific Northwest association.
John A. Lee, the chairman of the:
walking committee, is preparing a
schedule of "hkes" for the spring
months. Many of the club members
participated in the hikes of last year
and they were pronounced enjoyable.
Harry Fischer, who has managed the
basketball quintet for the past several
seasons, will direct the affairs of the
basket shooters again next fall. Fischer
has hopes of getting together an all
star aggregation of players.
- A. D. Wakeman, who has been chair
man of the,? tennis committee for the
las: two seasons, has been reappointed
and it is believed that-Wakeman will
make the 1915 season as successful as
the one of last year. --.
i All Branches Axe rilling.
The outlook In every branch of ath
letics' Is very bright. A number of
new- members have been turning out
for the various sports and It is ex
pected that the club teams will make a
record for themselves In the various
competitions In which they participate
during the year.
The club's directors for the year,
who were elected at the annual meet
ing, are: Ralph W. Wilbur, president;
F. W. Hlld, vice president; Percy W.
Lewis, secretary; E. Plowden Stott,
treasurer; A, M. Ellsworth, W. W.
Banks, Charles S. Barton, John R.
Latourette, It. C. Hart. C. Henri Labbe
and O. B. ColdwelL
The Committee chairmen are:
Association football. A, E. McKenxle,
Incumbent..
BasebalL Park Myers, succeeds Ed.
Shearer.
Basketball, Harry Fischer,. Incumbent.
r Billiards, William Walters, suooeeds
Dr. A. D. Walker.
Bowling, S. S. Humphrey, suooeeds
- E. W. Capen.
Boxing and wrestling, Frank B. Har
der, incumbent.
Entertainment, A H. Allen, lnenm
! bent.
Educational, H. K. Herdman, (new
committee).
Finance. V. W. Hild, Incumbent9
Grounds, E. E. Frank, succeeds R.
V Hart.
- Gymnasium, 5. Beaten Taylor, auo
' ceeds Olmar Oranga.
Handball, Ben Reisland, snoceeds B.
E. Harflgan.
Hockey, W. A. Kearns (new commit
tee). House, William Hussey, succeeds E.
E. Frank..
Intercollegiate football. Martin M.
Pratt, Incumbent.
' Library, Sam Ludera, incumbent.
Property O. B. Coldwell. Incum
bent. .
Records, George Berts, Incumbent.
Swimming, A. A. Allen, succeeds F.
E. Watkins.
Squash, J. 6. O'Gdrman, succeeds O.
K. Jeffery. -
Tennis, jx. t. .Wakeman, Incumbent.
Turkish baths, 'A. D. Kats, Incum
bent, i '
Track and field. Martin Hawkea, in
cumbents . :
- Walking, John A. Lee (new ooramlt
tee) "Winged XT' Bulletin. Lair Gregory,
incumbent-
Dr. Sargent's Tests
. Easy for Geo. Davis
George ' .A. Davis, spitball pitcher
oa the staff of the Boston Braves, won
the title ; of the strongest man at
Harvard,. university and wrestled the
honor from "Tack" Hardwlck, the ail
American football player In a recent
demonstration in the Cambridge col
lege. Davis, who is a law student at
Harvard, submitted to Dr. Dudley Sar
gent's strength test and came through
.the multiple feats with 1437.6 points
to , - his credit. Hard wick's record-
i breaking figures, created at the be
ginning of the football season of 1914,
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Women instinctively turn to this store when seeking the latest styles for they are always sure of finding them here FIRST. Not only that, but the styles
shown here are authentic productions of the foremost makers both in this country and abroad. Now more than ever before the LEADERSHIP of this
store is recognized by every woman who would be correctly appareled at moderate cost. Visit the store every day and view the incoming Spring Styles.
Showing New Spring Suits
S17.50 Up to S57.50
SECOND FLOOR Tailored and Dressy Models for wear on all
occasions embracing the smartest effects for the coming season.
Materials include Serges, Gabardine Cloth, Poplins, Coverts. Home
spuns, Crepe Voiles, Epingle and various other weaves in every
wanted shade, and including sand, putty, greens, blues. (tKr7 Kfl
etc. Great assortment of styles, priced $17.50 to.. . PJ 0J
SMART MODEL AT $25 Stylish belted coat, with pointed
front and patch pockets. Two-piece circular skirt, trimmed with
buttons. This is the new "Meadow Brook suit. Shown
in various materials. Priced at
$25
Spring Waists
Arc Here
SECOND FLOOR Dainty
Spring Waists of silk lace,
Georgette crepe, nets, pussy
willow taffeftas, crepe meteor,
crepe de chine, pongee, tub silks,
and voiles. Very latest models
with high and low necks and
long sleeves. Trimmings of
hand embroidery, frills, large
buttons, patch pockets, etc.
Some have dainty lace vestees
with cuffs to match. The pret
tiest Waists to be seen in Fort
land. . Priced from 0t A AA
$1.49 up to $J-4:.VU
New Silk Sweaters
SECOND FLOOR Just re-,
ceived New Silk Sweaters with
patch pockets and scarf to
match. Others in military style.
Shown in all new ? CTfl
colors; $11.50 to tPlD.OU
Women's and Misses' Coats
S12.50 Up to $42.50
SECOND FLOOR Our showing of the New Coats is most com
plete. So many different styles are shawn that it is impossible to
describe them in detail. Prominent among them are the smart
Norfolk effects with patch pockets and belts. Also handsome
models in loose styles, with flare skirt. Every favored material is
represented, as are also the newest Spring shades. I?f O CA
The prices range from $12.50 up to tPfti.fJV
NEW EMPIRE COAT AT $22.50 An especially attractive
model with graceful full skirt, with belt of eelf material or silk,
button-trimmed. Shown in black-and-white checks 00 PTA
and covert. Priced at only i)JUl0J
Charming Spring Dresses
$13.50 Up to S25.00
SECOND FLOOR The new dresses are here for your choosing
in great variety of styles, embodying the most favored models
shown for the Spring season. Daintiest of models in crepe de
chine, crepe meteor, silk poplins, serges, checks and novelty weaves
of various kinds. New shades gray, green, sand, putty, etc, as well
as staple colors. Complete assortment of sizes for women tOK
and misses. Prices range from $13.50 tip to.
NEW "ADJUSTABLE" DRESS $20 Waist easily" adjusted "to
fit any figure. Made of crepe meteor with high or low neck and
long sieeves. j. nmmea witn ourtons ana aainry iacca. I
Shown in aH colors. Prfted at Vv
Child's $5.00 Coats $1.98
Child's S15 Coats S4.98
DEPT.. SECOND FLOOR Closing out odd lines Children's
Coats in sizes from 2 to 16 years. These are from our regular
gtock lines which have sold down to one or two of a kind. All
ire high-grade Coats in best of materials serges, mixtures, stripes,
checks, etc. For easy choosing, we have grouped them into two
great lots, as follows;
Lot Number One
Coats Worth up to $5
S1.98
Lot Number Two
Coats Worth Up to S15
$4.98
Newest in Separate Sfiirts
85.00 Up to 20,00
SECOND FLOOR The Spring wardrobe Is not complete without
one or more separate skirts to go with the new waists. We have
an exceptionally good assortment of the newest models in flare,
plaited .and yoke effects in every wanted material. Some have
patch pockets others trimmed with braids and buttons. Don't
fail to see these handsome new Skirts. We have priced fiJOA
them for this sale at $5.00 to pU
Women's Knit Underwear in Spring Weights
Specially Priced at the Bargain Circle Tomorrow
UNION SUITS 49c Women's
JRibbed Cotton Union Suits in
Spring weight. Styled with low
necks, no sleeves and tight knee,
or with wide knee. Nicely
trimmed and perfect fitting.
Regular 65c Union Suits AQf
on sale tomorrow at xS7L'
UNION SUITS 59c Women's
Outsize Union Suits at a special
low price for Monday's selling.
Low neck, sleeveless style, with
tight-fitting knee. Splendid
quality ribbed cotton and very
elastic. Our regular 75c CQ
Union Suits for tliJK'
65c VESTS 49c Take advan
tage of this opportunity and buy
your Spring Vests at a big sav
ing. Fine grade mercerized lisle,
low neck, sleeveless style, nicely
trimmed with lace. Shown in
outsizes only; 65c Vests, AQg
special at
Distinctive Millinery
Preliminary Show
ing ot Fashion's
Very Newest Models
Millinery Salons
2d Fir. Tomorrow
rU are cordially invited to
attend 'an informal show
ing of the new Millinery
tomorrow. Come and bring your
friends with you.
Imported Pattern Hats from
world-famous designers.
Smart Tailored Hats In au
thentic Spring modes.
Dress Hats in wonderful va
riety of models.
ALL REASONABLY PRICED
See Window Display
$10 to 35 Corsets at 86.98
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CORSET DEPARTMENT. ; SECOND FLOORThe above diagram
shows exactly the quantity, sizes and former selling prices of these Cor
sets. All are "strictly high-grade merchandise, in such famous makes as,
Gossard, Bien Jolie and Grecian Treco. Materials are fine grade silk
brocades, Italian silks, Treco and Suedine cloth. Very best quality hose'
supporters attached. 150 Corsets grouped into one big lot.tC QO,
Formerly selling at $10 up to $35. On special sale tomorrow Pv)50
AmniHuall Spring Salle off (GaMeni Tools
Now Is the Time to Snpply Your Needs at Lowered Prices
THIRD FLOOR In a few days now the "garden" will hold first place in all our thoughts. Get ready for the
busy days to come and haveyour garden utensils in good shape. Missing articles can be supplied here during
our Annual Spring Sale for much less than regular prices. Don't forget to ask for your "S. & H." Green Stamps.
Late Novelties in Laces
Priced 65c to $5.50 Yard
DEPARTMENT, MAIN FLOOR From St. Gaul and Plauen
come these lovely laces to adorn milady's Spring wardrobe! Dis
tinctive and beautiful in design raised and applique work or both
round and diamond meshes. Scores of patterns entirely new this
season. Shown in white and ecru. Widths 5 to 36 ins. JK PA
Priced from 65c to tpeJtJvf
Beautiful New Silk Wets
For Spring Dressmaking
DEPARTMENT. MAIN FLOOR Silk Nets are greatly in demand
for the new dresses. We show all the newest weaves. Especially
good quality domestic Silk Net in white, black, flesh, battleship
gray, Belgian blue, putty, green. Regular widths. Priced pffl
for this sale at, the yard vAatlU
'New Neckwear Novelties for Spring, 65c to $2.So
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Ladies' Full Size Garden Hoes 32c
Garden Rakes, 12-in. Malleable 19c
Wire Lawn Rakes, reversible, 40c
Turf-Edgers Polish Blades, 55c
Long-Handle Spading Forks 65c
Grass Hooks, priced special 45c
Sale ol Lawn Mowers
On Third Floor
CADET Lawn Mowers-5-inch wheels,
3 blades, brass bushings and fine cut gear
12-inch Cadet Lawn Mowers at $3.00
14-inch Cadet Lawn Mowers at $3.25
COLONIAL Lawn Mowers 8 - inch
wheels, with four blades, sliding pawl
rachets and ballbearing. Good service.
12-inch Colonial LawnMowers $4.50
16-inch Colonial Lawn Mowers $6.00
LAKEWOOD Lawn Mowers 9-inch
wheels, four cutting blades. . Best tool
steel bottom knife. Give satisfaction.
14-inch Lakewood Lawn Mowers $6.50
16-inch Lakewood Lawn Mowers $7.00
Best Quality Grass Shears for 54c
Garden Trowels, special, each, at 7c
Garden Trowels, special, each, at 12c
Good Grade Pruning Shears at 25c
Cultivators, priced special at only 67c
Spraying Pumps, sale price only 45c
RAJAH Lawn Mowers- adjustable ball
bearings double-edge bottom knife, 10
inch wheels, 4 blades and patent terrace
mowing arrangement. Complete.
14-inch Rajah Lawn Mowers at $10.00
16-inch Rajah Lawn Mowers at $11.00
18-inch Rajah Lawn Mowers at $12.00
Poultry Netting
24-inch Poultry Netting, 150 fcet.r
to the roll, on sale now at onlyUUl
36-inch Poultry Netting flf OA
comes 150 feet to the roil, at 0-LOJ
48-inch Poultry Netting
comes 150 feet to the roll, at
60-inch Poultry Netting, 150 ft., $3.00
72-inch Poultry Netting, 150 ft., $3.60
Also sold in quantities less than full roll
Long-Handled Shovels, special 60c
Short-Handled Shovels, special 60c
Long-Handled Spades, special 60c
Short-Handled Spades, special 60c
Full-size Garden Hoes, special 19c
Garden Hoes Polish Blades, 45c
Sherwin-Williams Paints for
Inside and Outside Work.
Guaranteed Satisfactory.
$2.40
Grow Burbank's
SEEDS
Grocery Dept-, Fourth Floor
We're exclusive Portland agents
for the original Luther Bur
bank's Garden and Flower Seeds.
Burbank your garden this year
and make it' different from your
neighbor's.
A Burbank Garden
For $1.00
Luther Burbank's own selection
of 12 varieties of beautiful flower
seeds in 12 packets, having a re
tail value of $1.80. To introduce
these you may now get this en
tire assortment worth ; Q" '
$150 regularly; now at.,., vli
Linens Temptingly Priced
At Portland's Best Linen Store
DEPARTMENT, MAIN FLOOR NO RISE IN LINEN PRICES
HERE. On the cqntrary, we offer many special lines at decided reduc
tions. But don't put off buying Linens too long, for the continued scarc
ity of flax and weavers is almost certain to. advance the cost of 'Linens
in the near future.
DELAYED SHIPMENT DAMASK TEACLOTHS
just received. Made from finest grade pure flax and shown in beautiful
patterns. Dainty hemstitched Doraers.
45-inch Hemstitched Tea Cloths, priced at .... ; . $3.50, $4, $5 and
54-inch Hemstitched Tea Cloths, priced at $4.50, $5, $6, to
Standrd Sheets
At Low Prices
MAIN FLOOR Standard quality
Sheets, made from best selected
cotton, which insures long and sat
isfactory wear. Note the prices:
Size 63x90 inches, priced t 63c
Size 72x90 inches, priced at 68c
Size 81x90 inches, priced at 73c
Size 81x99 inches, priced at 82c
Qualite Silks
the Standard
ot Elegance
MAIN FLOORThe perfection of
pattern, the charm of color, and
above all, the marvelous quality of
Qualite Silks have established them
as the preferred Silks for the com
ing season. Ask to see these
exquisite new Spring Silks.
Wool Dress Goods for Spring
MAIN FLOOR Our Spring show
ing of new Dress Fabrics embraces
the latest weaves in every desirable
color. Prices range $1.00 to $8.00.
Wash Fabrics
For Spring
MAIN FLOOR Exquisitely
dainty are theSe new white mate
rials Flaxons, Dimities Km-,
broidered Voiles, Lawns in fact,
everything that's new is here at
the lowest prices.
Efleure a beautiful fabric In
white or with tinted grounds.
Great variety of pretty designs.
30 to 45 inches wide and sells at
50c to 85c yard.
New Printed and Rice Voiles
at 25c the yard.
Dainty new Lace Cloths In all
new colors, 25c a yard.
Neully Corded Silks and Silk
Lace Chiffon, yard. 40c.
New French Crepes in all the
late colors. 35c a yard.
Printed Flaxons. wash beauti
fullly, yard 20c.
Silk and Cotton Crepe de Chine
at 50c yard.
Printed Canton Silks in pretty
designs. Yard, 40c.
NEW. LOT DEVONSHIRE
CLOTH JUST IN
$2.50 annaH S3 Lace Cmirftaninis i.7S
Drapery Department, 3d Floor
SPRING housecleaning brings the need for new Draperies.' There's
almost sure to be one or more rooms which need the brightening
effect of new Curtains. Tomorrow we place on sale 300 pairs of
high-grade Nottingham Lace Curtains at a saving which thrifty
buyers will not disregard. Every pair perfect full .lengths an
widtns. inere are dozens ot handsome patterns
from which to choose in white, cream and ecru.
Curtains such as you expect to pay $2.50 afid
$3.00 for, on sale tomorrow at onlyj the pair
ill lengths and full
Salle oil Mag Megs
S1.60 Rag Rugs for 89c
S10.75 Rag Rugs $7.98
THIRD FLOOR Another special sale of those dainty Rag
Rugs will take place here tomorrow. Shown in pinks, blues,
yellow and mottled effects. Read the following big savings to
be made:
$ 1.60 Rag Rugs, size 30x50 inches, on special sale at only 89c
$ 2.25 Rag Rugs, size 36x72 inches, on special sale at only 99c
$ 3.50 Rag Rugs, size 4x7 feet, on special sale tomorrow $2.48
$ 6.00 Rag Rugs, size 6x9 feet, on special sale tomorrow $4.48
$ 8.50 Rag Rugs, size 7-6x10-6, on special sale tomorrow $6.98
$10.75 Rag Rugs, size 9x12 feet, on special sale tomorrow $7.98
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