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THE OREGON SUNDAY JOURNAL, , PORTLAND, SUNDAY ; HORNING, OCTOBER SL IZZd.
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Armenian Drive
At Lincoln High
Is Great Success
r , Br Ev Ooldserg
fTTHB Armenian drive held last wNk
' at Unooln proved to the students
that the girls' league is really accomp
lishing Its purpose. - The suaseatlon wu
offered te the leagtie by Bertha Rosen
berg" and seconded by the rest of the
members with the result that the cargo
bound for suffering Armenia now con
tains several hundred ra.rmnts more
tbu It would have had, had not the
girls' league existed.
An assembly was held Friday, October
22, In boner of France Willard. The
meeting opened with "America." long
by the school. Philip SllTer then rare
an Interesting account of Frances WU
lard, which was followed by "A Tragedy
in Tobacco," written by a former Lincoln
tudent and read by Dorothy 1111. "The
Battle Hymn of the Republic," concluded
tbe program.
. Last Tuesday morning, the Boys' and
Girls' Glee clubs and orchestra members
were entertained at the Hellis theatre
as guests of the Portland Symphony
orchestra. The selections rendered were
particularly pleasing and made a great
appeal to the young muslo lovers.
The Trl-L's of Lincoln entertained
Trl-L's from other schools of tbe city
with a big masquerade party at the
than 200 girls were present The hall
than 200 girls were present The hall
was decorated to resemble a barn, with
bats and cobwebs hanging- from beams
and rafters and stalls filled with hay,
sheltering hobgoblins and ghosts In ob
scure corners. The costumes were
unique and attractive. Fortunes were
told by fascinating- gypsies, magic stunts
were performed and the girts were Ini
tiated into the mystic mass. Cider and
doughnuts served as refreshments.
At a meeting held last Monday, the
June '21 class decided to adopt a stand
ard class pin which Is to be used by
all classes hereafter. A variety of pins
will be selected by the pin committee
and then will be submitted to the school
to be voted upon. The get-together party
wllL4e given November 6 at the home of
Madeline Reinhart
Muriel Mason was winner of the first
prise for the Cardinal editorial contest
Miss Mason is a member of Miss Crain's
debating class, and wrote on "Why we
ahould subscribe to the Cardinal." The
other prises will be awarded later.
The good ship Adelphian furled Its
business sails at the last meeting of the
Adelphlans and the passengers on board
enjoyed a captivating little farce pro
duced by some of their number.
- Girls' Glee Club has extended a letter
of congratulation to Thyra Allen, one
of Its former members who has been
admitted to the University of Oregon's
Glee club in her freshman year.
The second term girls entertained the
'first year girls at a Haloween party on
Friday afternoon.
Alameda school grounds are to be lm
proved through a system of drainage
costing several thousand dollars, for
which the school board has made pro
Vision. Numerous complaints have come
to the board of inadequate housing,
muddy play grounds and other un
pleasant features of Alameda. A mis
take was made at the time of building
the first portables on Alameda- ground,
say directors. In digging away the hill
side to level the ground Instead of filling
in, with the result that the water from
the hillside flows into the school grounds,
Several new pieces of machinery have
arrived at Benson Polytechnic school, of
the lot purchased by Director George
B. Thomas from war department sur
plus stock, in Washington, D. C, last
summer. In the lot Is a Liberty motor
engine, a Gnome motor, to be used in
the airplane department of gas engines,
a Labionde lathe and a vertical miller.
The Over One-Quarter Million Dollar
Piano Sensation The Finest Pianos
at 25 to 50 Lower Prices
Two and One-Half Years to Pay
Over one quarter million dollars in
- pianos, 1260,340 in Pianos and Player
Pianos, are now being sold for $178,
I3T. The Schwan Piano company sales,
based upon large volume through lower
prices, will in this sale produce savings
to Portland and coast piano buyers of
. I81.10J, IN WHICH TOU SHARE, PRO
VIDED YOU BUY YOUR PIANO NOW
DURINO THIS SALE. Many carloads of
fine pianos are being shipped from
-' Eastern factories to be sold here in Port
land and on the coast Player pianos
- are now sold in the East we are told
to the exclusion of pianos many fac
' . - tories have discontinued the making of
.. pianos and now make exclusively player
pianos. We have taken advantage of this
trade condition In the Eastern markets
and have bought up by the hundreds
: . such pianos as were still unsold in some
. of the Eastern factories.
; The Schwan Piano company business
was founded on faith in the shrewd
- common sense of tbe average man or
woman. '
, . Its president said: "Ifwe eliminate
v costly waste, keep our overhead ex-
v; v penses down, then by selling 1000 Instead
. of J 00 pianos annually, we can give a
25 per cent lower (than local prices)
service.'
He was right; we are proud of what
the Schwan Piano company service has
. come to mean to Portland and coast
piano buyers.
It depends upon the store's the mer-
chant's ability to produce large volumes
In salesfor then again, the manufac-
-.turer'a output of 100 pianos daily as
before the war (instead of 40 daily
now) will charge the overhead expenses
-. up to 100 instead of 40 pianos dally and
- that alone would lower the price about
v , 25 per cent without lowering wages or
.. cost of material.
.r The store's the merchant's ability to
sell 1000 Instead of (00 pianos annually
. - will reduce the price 25 per cent as
Sroven by the Schwan Piano company
. na past five years In Portland and
coast selling.
The Ford Antck eamntn and nthnra
J have proven what volume will do
' lower price without lowering wages or
cost of material and It's up to the public
now to buy more freely from the
. store from the merchant whose ability
.'produces lower prices without lowering
m ana - con or material ana tne
; . present Portland , (factory clearance)
sale of American Pianos is again lined
, 'up for that curnose and la makino- it
possible for you to actually buy now as
, . low - as befoae-the war . local market
. pncea. ; , ...
There are some . things worth more
-, ' than a cash profit confidence approv-
- appreciation.- . , ;
HnHEJLEDGER staff of the High School of Commerce is given great credit for the excellent
I October issue of the school paper, which made its appearance last week. Reading left
to right, back row: Norma Helgesson, managing editor; Glenn W, Anderson, school account
ant and advertising manager; Neil Agan, circulation manager. Front row: Annie Runes, literary
editor; Bernice Lewis, personal department; Helen Rigers, joker and exchange editor. , .
Rooters' Club to
Inject "Pep" At
Jefferson High
By Warrea Wright
WITH the Idea of instilling more pep,
a Rooters club has been organised
at Jefferson. C. C. Scott has been
chosen faculty adviser and the follow
ing officers have been elected: Presi
dent Gilbert Mahoney; vice president
Price Sullivan; secretary. Earl Brough
ton; treasurer, Harold McAndie; ser
geant at arms, John Sullivan. A meet
ing was held Thursday evening to locate
sufficient available machines to trans
port the team to Salem for the game.
Already the effects of this club are
being felt Jji the school.
The Phi Delta, with the same idea as
the Rooters' club, staged an assembly
Monday. The chief speaker was Edward
M. Miller. Leland Chapin defended the
seniors when disparaging remarks were
made as to their pep. Joe Frazier de
fended the school at large, and Kdgar
Bohlman the new students and fresh
men. At the conclusion of Miller's oft
interrupted speech, Chapin demonstrated
first the seniors' and then the fresh
men's ability in spelling Jefferson.
A meeting of the Spanish club was
held on Wednesday. Elisabeth Stroh
hecker was elected secretary, and War
ren Wright president. It waa decided
that the club will meet on Thursdays
hereafter.
The girls of the Trl-Bll club greatly
enjoyed a list of questions brought to
them, by Miss Miller at their meeting
Wednesday. The questions were worked
j into a game to tell each member what
sne was me oest at aotng. All or me
girls attended a party given for the
Trl-EUs of the city by the Lincoln or
ganization at the T. W. C. A.' Friday
evening. They were In masquerade at
tire. On Friday the members of the June
class blossomed forth with their shiny
new class pins. Klbbons of ivory and
orchid were worn with the pins, and the
Thousands of our citizens and fellow
countrymen have literally applauded and
supported our effort to create volume
by (25 per cent) lower prices the past
five years. And we will continue to sell
less 25 per cent thus bringing about a
state of more reasonable Eastern prices
for Portland and coast piano purchasing.
Latest styles. Including the Steger &
Sons, the most valuable piano in the
world, at 25 per cent lower prices. The
99 per cent new are principally high
grade pianos, with 60 per cent more tone
and efficiency than found in older un
improved models at greatly lowered
prices, and on 2V4 years1 time, or terms
the never-miss-the-money way.
$1000 quality Steger Sons piano,
ohe most valuable pianos In the world,''
grands in upright form, for $760 cash,
or $50 cash $22 monthly; S900 Steger
Sons upright pianos for $695 cash, or
$20 monthly; some 1919 models in Ste
fjr $900 quality for $595. $18 monthly;
JS0O quality Reed & Sons' pianos for
750 Reed it Sons' quality large upright
ivr fas casn, or zo casn. 117
mnnlhlv 17 An ThAmnMi, aniMui i
els for $625, $16 monthly, as also our
opening sale special, the $625 quality
"""; .. casn, sit
monthly. Then In our quality store you
will find the famous Natural Player
Pianos, the wonder of the age, $1300
w-fcc, i iaim mr ve; iiou neeo ec
Sons' at $S62 ; $1050 Reed & Sons' Singer
Players at $77 ; $950 Thompson Piano
company Players at $712. as also the
most popular opening sale special, $900
qua2!& Schroeder Bros.' Player Piano
at $675, $50 cash, $20 monthly.
The Downstairs Store will interest
you wit its Moderate priced plaaos.
What a variety of new factory rebuilt
and used pianos Inexpensively priced.
There are charming new bungalow pi
anos In mahogany, fumed and golden
oak, all marked at distinct savings. Sev
aj.p2.U"h.d.ao.? dull oak and mahogany
$S00 Reed A Sons' grands In -upright
iurm h u aw cash, $17 -monthly;
large Colonial $700 Thompson uprighf
&mOPKVB9J!LSa,,hi6 monthfy;
bungalow $675 Schroeder Bros. In golden
sfoon it1f.-m.i?thJTi !ctry rebuilt
$900 used Stefnwav Sons for $435 ; a
fnahoranv IIMA trit..ii .. V
$345 ; several Urge upright grand $675
Wood Son new $495. $25 cash, $15
monthly ; two $760 Reed . Sons' in
m'fnl.f ntL. firur1 walnut Md oak.
.,4,9!'i,Lcfh' monthly;?
&S ," ..ht'gTand.
-- T uwuuuy; one very
. i
January class members wore "congratu
lation" ribbons.
At a joint meeting of the Phi Delta
and Zetaa Wednesday, plans for their
dance were referred to a committee com
posed of the following: : Ann Lee
mythe, Hilda Thome, Eleanor Simpson,
Frank DeSpain and Carol Bullen. At
the conclusion of business, the clubs
were entertained by a reading by
Claudia Plank and a vocal solo by Fred
West, accompanied by Elisabeth 8 tro
ll ecker. "Resolved, that the hen comes
before the egg." was the subject debated
by Idelle Egbert, affirmative, and Price
Sullivan, negative. The affirmative
won.
The French club has been reorganized
and the following officers elected:
Katherine Spall, president ; Helen Cham
bran, secretary. The club meets on the
first and third Tuesdays of each month.
A fine Is levied against any member
who speaks In any other language than
French. Even the minutes of the meet
ings are in French. Miss Helen Des
mond Is the faculty adviser and has ap
pointed 10 "travailleurs de la langue,"
tongue-workers, to stimulate conversa
tion at the meetings. They are expect
ing a Frenchman to speak at their meet
ing Tuesday, a resident of Paris. He
will tell of his experiences in German
prison camps. -
A jitney dance was held In the gym
nasium by the members of the second
team Wednesday afternoon. The pro
ceeds went for the been tit of the teams.
A short business meeting was held
by -the Naemphis Wednesday. A new
constitution Is being drawn up. An in
vitation was tendered the visiting nurse
of the schools to speak on First Aid
in the School Room." v
The January, "21, class was called to
gether Friday by Ethel Biaesing, vice
president, to discuss the style of di
plomas desired, with the idea of send
ing a petition to the school -tooard, stat
ing their wishes.
Students of Franklin high school east
more than 1200 votes Thursday In the
poll taken of high schools throughout
the city. The vote was one of the
largest of any of the schools, and was
said to have created considerable interest
among the students. Baker was a two
to one favorite over Gordon for mayor,
while Harding led Cox for the presi
dency. elaborate hand carved mahogany, $650
Kin Mr f.3Qft I9K 14 ininiV1
good Bradbury square piano for $95 ; two
small upngrnis tor o ana &, quite oia
models ; one $1200 Steger natural Player
for $862. $50 cash, $25 monthly ; one
I960 Thompson player piano, mahogany,
au casn, xs monuuy ; one yvav
Thompson mahogany player for $495,
225 cash. S15 mnnthlv tvn mrJmnAlA
$1050 Singer player pianos, each $695,
$50 cash, $1$ monthly ; one $1750 Berry
Wood electric player orchestrion $596,
$160 cash, $20 monthly; some parlor or
gans $25 to $65, $10 cash, $5 monthly,
CIV.
You rn mavi , . tun tin Vw
being your own salesman. The Schwan
Piano company makes it easy for you
i uni wo own m new, improveo quai
ty, Panp by its organised method of
sary, for instance, great numbers of
tiiy or traveling salesmen, and you
benefit by these fully 20 per cent to 25
per cent savings. We are not Interested
in your name and address If our 25 per
cent lower (than local market) prices
on new, and still lower prices on spe
cials, factory rebuilt and used pianos
do not sell you.
Liberty bonds accepted the same as
cash. This store satisfies the people
through its unprecedented values, truth.
fully named. Why should pianos not
have a price identity? Why should mar-
itei values not be observed? Why should
you pay inflated prices? Your old piano,
organ or city lot taken In part payment
Order toot oianoe - bv mtf
study and compare our quality, prices and
easy terms, as advertised, and you will
understand why we have thousands of
mail-order buyers. We .' prepay freight
mm bwu aeuvery to your noma within
200 miles, besides the piano will be
shipped subject to your aoDrorval' and
subject to exchange within one year, we
allowing full amount paid. This vir
tually gives you a one year trial of the
piano you may order. Every piano or
player piano purchased carries with it
the Schwan Piano- company's guarantee
of satisfaction; also the usual guaran
tee irom toe manufacturer.
Open Saturday evenings during this
sale for the benefit of those who can
not coma aunng business hours.
SchwanvPiano Co.
; : lil TeatV a Washlagtoa
, ,:: 7'aad Stark Streets. '
Portland's Largest Flaae Distributors.
Dean Fawcett Is
Speaker Before
Commerce High
By Marias S. Sibley
TVEAN FAWCETT of Oregon Agrlcul-
U tural college was the speaker at
the assembly of the High School of
Commerce held in the auditorium of the
Shattuck grammar school Monday.
The songsters of Commerce attended
as guests the rehearsal of the Portland
Symphony orchestra at the Hellig the
atre Tuesday. The Glee club girls en
joyed every minute of the rehearsal.
The Ledger made Its appearance last
week. Neil Agan Is circulation man
ager; Norman Helgesson, managing
editor; Glenn Anderson, advertising
manager; Annie Runes, literary man
ager; Bernioe Lewis, personal editor,'
and Helen Rogers, jokes and exchange
department editor. Even the most cric
Ical of the commercial students said
the issue was one of the best ever
published.
Room 1 became very popular last
week, when its representatives. Pearl
Mesaner and Charles Lundy. received
their promised box of chocolates from
Neil Agan at a short assembly. The
candy was a reward for the largest
number of subscriptions to the Ledger.
The June '21 class held a meeting
In the library Tuesday to elect Its fac
ulty advisor and officers. Miss Daryl
Belat, English teacher, was chosen.
Officers elected are as follows: Neil
Agan, president; Reynold Walgren, vice
president; Ethel Arnold, secretary: Hy
man Solko, treasurer ; William Fense,
sergeant at arms; Nellie Freeman,
editor.
The January '21 class will give a car
nival this term, it is understood, al
though no definite plans have been
made.
The January '21 class held a pie sale
in the hall Friday. The repidity ' with
which the pies disappeared was
miraculous.
Officer Tells
Of Experience
In World War
By Fraak Halller
AT THE regular Wednesday assembly
at Franklin high, Sergeant Appleby
of the United States tank corps gave an
Interesting talk on his experiences in
the war, and explained the reasons for
the maintenance of army schools. Tennis
letters were awarded to Gordon Slade,
Chuck King. Roy Farly and Ruth LeVan.
Basketball letters were awarded to How
ard Hobson. Chuck Kelly, Chuck King.
Roy Farly. Fielder Jones, Bill u rasa-
horn, Johnnie Kolgana, Charles Thomas
and Bill Poulsen. Miss Mildred Whlt
tlesy, In a snappy speech, announced the
football rame with Lincoln, iee A.
Dillon gave a practical talk on concerted
yelling, and Miss Katherine ogu Bee
Robert Rush and Eugene Fletcher spoke
about the Jaunary, '21, doss Post
One of the big events of last week was
a Halloween party given by Helen North
Saturday night at her home. The house
was. decorated with autumn leavea and
corn stalks, with orange and black crepe
paper. The table was decorated with a
huge pumpkin in the center, containing
the favors. The evening was spent in
games, fortune telling and dancing.
Those present were: Irene .Fournier,
Lissette Cannto, Mildred Pattlson. Sadie
Garvin, Frances Faust Ruth Flood, Ellen
Gordon. Irene Barbur, Myrtle Anslow,
Mildred Bartlett Alberta Palmer, Es
ther Wellington, Helen Cady, Dorothy
Hill. Anlto King. Katherine Freeman,
Mildred Deaver, Hannah Anderson,
Douna Washburn, Ruth Gentry, Fielder
Jones, Eddie Smith, Howard Klrkpat-
rlck. Evan van Buren, Jean Fryock,
Len Campbell, Don Finser, Seaborn Gar
vin. Howard Robinson. Bill Carpenter.
Chuck Haiders, Harry Thomas, vie
Kelly, Orrin Clark, Clare Badly, Roy
Fariy, "Chuck" King, Averitt Gillian,
Arthur Barbur, Irving Brown, Mort
Buehler, Johnnie Kolkana, Orval Shry
der. Frank Halller, Errol Kingsley,
Charles Thomas, Bill Poulsen and the
hostess.
Franklin high defeated Lincoln
Wednesday at football by a score of 34
to 14,
Thursday morning a regular general
election was held throughout the school.
Sample ballots were used. The rooms
were grouped into precincts, election
boards were organised and the voting
was done in the same manner as In a
regular election.
Z. K. Warren of Spokane, district na
tional executive for the Boy Scouts of
the Northwest, his territory including
Oregon. Washington. Idaho and Mon
tana,: spent some time In Portland last
week, conferring with local scout men
concerning the national council meeting
to be held in Spokane, November 20 and
21, to meet Dr. George F. Fisher, a na
tional official of the scout OBganlsation.
The Portland members at the council are
C C Colt. C H. Davis and J. A. Cran
ston:
Teachers and pupils of Kenton school
entertained the parents at their annual
Halloween ' party Friday evening. An
excellent ghostly program was Siren by
the children. ; . p
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This improved Davenport offers you attractiva appearance, durability and comfort,
all for little money. It is radically Different Frost Aay Other Automata Da ven-
port at anywnere near uie price................
Please Note That You Do Not Sleep on the Upholstering
To convert into a bed you simply unfold the seat, exposing a. comfortable up
holstered spring which is very similar to a box spring. A folding head rest keeps
pillow in place. The construction of this davenport does away with, the need for
an extra mattress and the expense of purchasing one. .
The frame of this desirable Davenport is built of seasoned 6BHTJIHB OAK and
finished In either the rich Golden or popular Fumed brown shade. It is solidly
put together and will give full value and service for every dollar it costs. Fitted
with easy rolling casters. Upholstering in an exceptionally durable grade of arti
ficial Spanish leather which win not fade.
Sold on Gadtbys' Easy Terms
Kitchen
$47.85
Oi wev ae
It will be so much easier for you
to prepare your Thanksgiving dinner
if you have one of these labor-saving;
kitchen cabinets in your home.
Just a small amount delivers it the
balance as convenient at Gadbys'.
Cane and Mahogany Living Room Suite
Special Price $299.00
The growing popularity of living room furniture in cane and mahog
any is ample proof of its desirability in an artistically furnished home.
Note the distinctive Queen Anne design of this beautiful suite.
You will surely want your living room to appear at its best and this
beautiful suite with mulberry or blue velour .upholstering, deeply
cushioned -seats will add a final touch of charm.
EASY TERMS AT GADSBYS
Library Set $49.50 ,
1 unbolt i
This style Library Set is of solid oak, fumed finish; chairs have seats
covered in brown Spanish leatherette. It Is unusually good value
it $49.50- Terms, 15 cash and Si month, 0
Buy
We will
GADSBYS'
REGULAR
CREDIT TERMS
Wm. Gadsby
Gadsbys' Low Priced
Bed Davenport
THERE'S such t difference in Ranges and so much to
tell about them when they are as efficient and
satisfactory as the Great Majestic that nothing less
than an actual visit to our stove section and an exam
ination of these ranges can tell the story. And as
Thanksgiving ushers in the season of hospitality and
entertainment, in which properly cooked food plays a
very important part, we suggest the ordering of a
Great Majestic now.
Trade your old stove or range as part payment on a
Great Majestic
SOLD ON EASY TERMS AT GADSBYS
Yomr Rogs at Gadsbys
never be undersold on Rugs -not if we know it
S 50.00 Worth nf Firm
$ 75.00 Worth of Furniture 7.50 Cash, $1.50 Week
$100.00 Worth of Furniture $10.00 Cash, $2.00 Week
$125.00 Worth of Furniture 12.50 Cash, $2.25 Week
$150.00 Worth of Furniture-4l5.00 Cash, $2.50 Week
&
Simmons Bed Springs
and Mattress $39.85
Genuine Simmons Iron Bed Guaranteedall steel
Spring and a 40-Ib. Cotton Felt Mattress, roll edge,
blue tick. All complete at Gadsbys'.. . . . .$39.85
The Great
Majestic
Range
Wood and Coal
qSr , ; iff
Trade jrour old stove for one of our TJp-to-Date Heaters. We will
- allow you-aJl it is worth in exchange. . .
Ask to seo our slf jhtlv used Hes.ters in our Kxchsns Department.
They are cheap and all guaranteed.
40-Lb. Cotton Felt
Built up layers of fluffy, downy, unbleached Genuine Cotton llnters, and
covered with a dependable grade of floral art tickins. The layers are of
uniform thickness and the fibres of the.cotton are so interlaced with each
other that the mattress cannot lump up. Tufted with stout twins and wool
tufts. Sides firmly sewed with two rows of sUtchlng. Strongly sewed
eearhed edges which will not rip. Nothing but new cotton Is used for the
filling. This mattress complies with the sanitary bedding laws of all
states. SFECTeJL AT OAD8BTS' ....S12.50
it - K fifi r-.U 1 Art W.tr
ts f ' Corner' Second find;
IilS Morrison Streets ,
$lrtT.8S'
f;j)
Overstuffed Genuine
Leather Rocker
If
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This Large High Back Overstuffed
Genuine Spanish Leather Rocker,
perfectly proportioned for luxurious
comfort, deeply upholstered over the
very finest of coil spring construc
tion, is a truly remarkable value at
this price.
r
Combination
Heater
This is the best style com
bination wood and coal
heater you can buy. Large
fire ddor for big pieces of
wood; also grates that can
be turned for coal ; cheerful
fireplace door in front. We
also have this same heaer
for wood only Tor less
money. All heaters sold
on easy terms, $1 a week.
No charge for setting up.
Mattress $12.50
Gadsbys'
'Charge
No Interest