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THE OREGON DAILY JOURNAL' WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 1921. PORTLAND, OREGON. VAUDEVILLE IS TO PROVIDE AID FOR MA1ED VETERANS Of the 1400 Portland men who re-re, disabled r In the World war, many are needy and it is to provide a fund to meet this emergency that a professional vaudeville entertain ment will be riven Tuesday evening. June 14, at The Auditorium, fol lowed by dancing in the wings, the afair being arranged by the Disabled Veterans Auxiliary. m Trixie Frig-anza, the vaudeville star, will be In town that week and Mayor Baker has written ask in a: that she con tribute her act to the program. Another et will also' be given from the Or- pheum ; an act from the ! Hippodrome and one from rantages have also been promised. Ben Scovell will give dra matic impersonations and the Mlgnon chorus of 35 voices with Mrs. Ella Hi berg, director, 3 will sing. ' A general admission fee of 50 cents will be charged for both the entertain ment and the dance. Every cent thus contributed will go to assist the disabled men., i Of the J400 Portfand men who are eligible . to vocational : training, which means that they were incapacitated Insofar as pursuing their pre-war oc cupations Is concerned. 600 are In train ing, a large number at the Benson Poly technic, others in business colleges and similar places. 'Mrs. E. Sheldon, secre tary of the Benson school. Is responsible for the statement that only a small per-' centage of the men who are In training there are able to do a full day's work, and that many of them can put in only an boor or two a day.- - - There-are 39 men in Pierce's sani tarium and ISO in St. Vincents hospital. Many men . are going out of the state for hospital care, - on account of the crowded condition' In the local hospitals. The number of disabled men is increas ing, rather than i decreasing, as many men who were gassed, but suffered no immediate serious effects, are now de veloping tuberculosis and other diseases. There are 350 men in good standing lh the Disabled. Veterans association, of which H. O. Haines is president ; of these, 200 are drawing $100 a month from the vocational board ; however, at the conclusion of. their training, their compensation will . go back to the old figures or less, that la, $8, $12 or 915 a month. Photographers Hold Banquet to Discuss Convention in B. C. Member of the executive :. board of the Photographers Association - of the Northwest held' a banquet Monday eve ning at the Kazelwood, followed by a business meeting at the Markham studio, to formulate plans for creating Interest among photographers in the convention to be held at Vancouver, B. C, August 2, J, 4 and 5. Out-of-town members of the executive board in attendance in cluded the president. Thomas Canon of Tacoma; vice president, W. M. Ball of Corvallis, and A. T. Bridgman of Van couver, B. C. . D.f Perry Evans intro duced . these men, t who gave Infornud talks. . ! The next meeting of the board of di rectors will be held next Monday eve ning at 8 o'clock in the studio of C. El more Grove, Morgan " building. . Examinations Being Held to (Fill 3000 Vacancies in Army ' i , '::;i-: '''";''' ' ' ... Preliminary examinations of men de sirous of receiving appointments with the rank of lieutenant in the regular army are now being held throughout the country. Colonel X. W. S. Stevens, Victory medal officer with headquar ters at the American Legion club rooms, 311 Pine street,, Portland, has announced that Oregon men can obtain Information and blanks from his office or from Van couver barracks, '-F.ort George Wright, Spokane, or from regular army officers in charge of reserve officers' training corps at the University of Oregon and at the Oregon Agricultural college. Ap plicants must apply to - the army, post or i to the army officers- nearest their homes. Colonel Stevens has announced. -Final '.examinations ;- Will be ' held August ' 13. ; Men .between the ages of j 21 and 30 years are eligible. More tnan 8000 . vacancies exist. . ; ' , - ' r A table for invalids has been Invented which can - be clamped to the head of a bed and swung into position for use or out Of the. way without taking up any floor space. - : $25 A DAY OFF UNTIL SOLD 1918 Chandler f Good tires, ,Ood .nish, seat covers.' i -IE.GEXAB PRICE 8120Q SOW BOWK TO S1075 Covey Motor Car Co. Grocery Specials Gorman Salmon, medium red, No. lA cans, doz. $1.45. OC ,2 cans Aiut Flour, Royal Banquet, (PO Of 49-lb.. sacks ..... . iD&AO Peanut 'Butter, Hoody's, freshly ground, No. 2 -i i Sweet Prunes, Santa Clara, 40- 50 size, 3 lbs. 55c. IQa ' pound X7i .White Figs, Fancy Cali- OArt fornla. 3 lbs. 55c. lb Peach Preserves, Del Monte, No. 1 jars, 3 for $1, QCv jar . OtJt Sugar Peas, Del Monte, ' doz. cans $2.65. three fiQp cans . . ..... , ... s Snowdrift Shortening," 8-lb. tins $1.55 four-lb. tins .... . . . . .. . . 80c Corn Meal, white or yel- QQ. low. No. 9 sack ...... OOL Cocoa Powder, fuJl "1 K strength, 2 lbs. 29c. lb. AO C Bakery Bulletin j Devil's Food Cakes, rich dark chocolate cakes, CA . UUl each Sugar Cookies, Vanilla "1 flavored, doz. ....... JLil Luncheon Rolls, j oblong 1Qn . XUv Pullman shape, doz, .; ."VfJ 15c French Bread, ; j hearth baked, leaf Meier & Frank's : Ninth Floor. Tm QuALrrT StoXb be portum I 1 s - The Clean, Cool. Easy Way to Cook Your Meals Will; Cook Without Your Attention in one of the brand new Electric Ranges - with Automatic control which are now being demonstrated in our salesroom. All you need do s to put your dinner in the oven, set t"e automatic control, and your work? is done. ou are free to go calling or shopping or do anything you please. At the given hour you . : can return to the -range and take your dinner, . :all cooked and wonderfully delicious, Tight out of the oven. f i - V. Cook this new, better wayj See the Ranees in our showrooms. , 9 Portland Railway, Light & Power Co. r Electric Storesl " Electric Building and First and Alder Street 'l FURS STORED IN OUR SAFETY VAULTS ARE SECURE; FROM MOTHS, DUST, THEFT, FIRE LOSS OR DAMAGE FROM ANY CAUSE Boy Chess Wizard Here Friday ' I Samuel Rzeschewski, 9-year-old boy chess wonder of the world, will meet twelve of the city's best chess players in SIMULTANEOUS exhibition in the store's Auditorium, Sixth Floor, next Friday. Games will begin at 2 P. M. and continue until completed or about 4:30 P. M. Admission free. . , CSTASUSHEO The Quality Store of Portland une vv liite and Other Noteworthy Store Activities Days of Interest to Portland arid Her Visitors j "Skirt .Day" brings good news in this announcement of the ar rival of many new plaid and striped skirts 'which we offer Thursday at spe cial prices as follows : $655 $11.75 $955 $17.50 Plain and pleated models. Smart new colors. Other Special Skirts of Cream Serge $750 of Tricolette $7.50 Capes and Wraps $33.75 Were $39.50 to $49.50 75 tricotine, serge and velour capes and wraps from regu lar stock. Navy, black, tan. Meier & Frank's : Fourth Floor. Do You Play Chess? Some people find the combination of mental stimulus and entertainment afforded, by this ancient game particularly fascinating, i Its votaries are becoming more numerous. We have books of simple instruction on how to play and all equipment including chess men from 85c to $6.50 and chess boards from 25c to $1. 1 1 Meier & Frank's ; J Filth Floor (Mail Orders Filled.) A Good Time for Men to pick out their new suit, straw hat or any furnishings they, require is right now when we feature in special dis plays large new selections of everything a man needs at new lowerjmces. - Speaking of. suits, here, is a real op portunity to get clothing of quality and style at a saving Society Brand, AdIerRochester New Ail-Wool Suits ' -'; $40 . . A special purchase from two of America's most famous makers of men's clothes,; Suits in this sale are regular 5o, $55, 160 and 65 values today's values, mind you, on the new low levels at a sav ing of to to 125. Finest all wool fabrics, including blue serges. Single and double breasted models for men and young men. All the fashionable stripes, herringbones, over-plaids. All sizes to fit men of every build. Meier & Frank's: Third Floor. (Mall Orders Filled.) i Straw Hats 1 ' Looking ahead to a big'season In straws and the business to date has more than justified our expectationswe assembled the largest assortments of quality straws in our history. Best possible kinds of braids and trimmings,- correct character "of styles, proper work manship have been insisted on throughout. Knox Straws are featured among the country's: leading makes all at the new lower prices which makes the selection of a straw hat this summer an all-around pleasant affair. i Meier & Frank's : Main Floor. (Mail Orders Filled.) June White Days provide the inspiration for store-wide displays featuring seasonable nev selections and important special -off er ! ings of: --''-I- . ' V" -' I " Silk Undergarments ' Cotton' Undergarments . Philippine Hand-Made Undergarments Corsetsl Knit Underwear ' Brassieres Gloves : Neckwear Hosiery ; Laces. Embroideries I White Cotton, Silk and Wool Fabrics " Table and Bed Linens Hats Apparel - Waists Children's Garments Meier. & Frank's extends a hearty welcome to all Rose Festival visitors. The store is clean and cool and full of fine new goods, its service right now is at its best, its aisles are broad and comfortable, its restaurants and rest rooms, all its conveniences are -for your pleasure. Use These Conveniences ; Observation' Tower affording a splendid view of the city, Fourteenth Floor (take elevator No. 1). U. S. Postal Sub-Station, Accommodation and Information Buread, Basement Balcony. ; Free Checking -Bureau for Parcels, .Basement Balcony. Public Telephones, Fifth Floor and Basement Balcony. Rest and .Writing Room, -Fifth Floor. Ask. Mr. Foster Free Travel Information Service, Sixth. -i Floor. . - .- I t " Tea "Room,-Men's ,Grill and Dairy Lunch, Ninth Floor. Soda .Fountain, Mezzanine.. Personal Shopping Bureau, Seventh Floor. V ; Women's Hairdressing, Manicuring and "Beauty Parlors, Fifth Floor: ; . ' Shoe Shining Parlors, Basement Balcony, . i Special Note Store Closed Tomorrow During Grand Floral Parade i DURING the floral parade tomorrow the store1 will be closed to give our employes an op portunity to- witness the spectacle store will open after the parade has passed our 'doors. We print the route of the Grand Floral Parade for the benefit of those who may not have seen it: ! '.. . . 1:39 P. M. Route: Forming1 at. Fourteenth- anl .Morrison streets, parade will move east on Morrison to Twelfth, north on Twelfth to Alder, east on Alder to Broadway, north on Broad- way to Flanders, east on Flanders to Sixth, south on Sixth to : Pine, east on Pine to Fourth, south on Fourth to Alder, west on Alder to Fifth, north on Fifth to Oak, west on Oak to Sixth, ' . , south on Sixth to Morrison, east on Morrison to Fourth, south on ' Fourth to Madison, west on Madison to Fifth, north on Fifth to - Yamhill, west on Yamhill to Sixth, south on Sixth to Main, west on Main to Broadway, north on Broadway to Morrison, west on - - Morrison to Eleventh and disband. Some Typically Western Souvenirs Books aboutNDregori and Portland, Fifth Floor. ""r:" Souvenir spoons, of sterling .silver, Portland and Oregon designs, Main Floor. .: !- ... Pictures of Portland, Oregon, and the Columbia River Highway, In", eluding the celebrated Kiser band-painted photographs in oil, Fifth floor. - ' ; . Pendleton and Oregon City blankets and auto robes, Second and Sixth I - Floors. :. -. .:..! . - - Pendleton bathrobes for men and women. Third Floor. ! . Navajo Indian rugs. Seventh Floor. . " Indian dolls and real Indian baskets, various western tribes. Fifth h Floor.- - . - . ! j. .. Chinese porcelains and objects of interest for collectors and lovers of beautiful things, Furniture Gift Shop, Ninth Floor. Gamp Stools Those who have. the, foresight to provide themselves with one of . these handy stools will thank their stars. ' Canvas' camp stools without backs are priced at 65c. Meier & Frank's:-. Sixth Floor. Films Be sure to have plenty of films to take "snaps" of the parade and other Festival features. For best results in developing and printing bring us your films after' exposure. Meier It Frank's : Main Floor. J Astonishing Needlework Sale Price ! An exceptional collection of . beautiful needlework pieces (both stamped and completed models) at half price for three days while lots last. ' i Centerpieces scarfs, boudoir jackets, caps, gowns, children's dresses, carriage robes, etc. Regular yalues from $6 to $20 special 3 to $10. 0Ua.r extraordinary values as follows: Qiildren's Dresses lz 300 children's hand-embroidered dresses in'white and col ors at exactly half price. Infants' to 8-year sizes. Regu larly $4 to $20, special- $2 to $10. Bucilla Packages 69c 1000 Bucilla packages centers, scarfs and pillow plete with cottons to embroider. Regular $1 values, while any remain, 69c. tops com .23 to $2 Bedspreads $2.50 Values to $7. Net bedspreads ; m sin gle or full bed size. ; ! Curtains to match spreads, regular ly $7 pair, special $2.50. i Yarn, Ball 18c Values to 42c. Fleisher, Columbia and other well-known, brands df knitting yarn, Shetland floss and Silkan-wool. Odd balls, not many of a color.- Children's Hats Vz ' .Entire stock of children's hats in pack--age goods af half price regularly 83c to $1.50, now 43c to 1 5c. Blouses $1.45 Women's blouses completely made up and stamped for embroidery on fine quality voile. Regular $3.65 values. ' Dresses; 85c Children's dresses completely made up and stamped for applique embroidery on unbleached muslin Sizes 4 to 10 years. , - - 1 , Gowns, 98c A wide assortment of women's night gowns stamped in many attractive pat terns on fine quality cambric. Needlework 39c A 'special assortment of stamped needlework including center pieces, scarfs, pillow tops, rompers and tea aprons. Values 'to 75c. Needlework 25c, 85c Two special groups of miscellaneous stamped goods on special tables. Some of the pieces are less than half price. Pillow Slips $1.25 Stamped pillow slips with edges hem stitched for crochet. Limited number. Regularly $1.65 pair. Meier & Frank's: Second Floor. (Mail Order Filled.)