Jff t. EVENING PUBLIC LEDaDR-PHIL'ADELPHIA, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1918 t Great Organ Plays at 10 and 4.25 Clnrk t'hlmrn nf Copfnlimm Illy Hull nt Noon WEATHER, ,C M WANAMAKER'S WANAMAKER'S Store Opens at 10 Store Closes at 4:30 WANAMAKER'S Fair. ' s Vb An Unusual Sale of $25,000 Worth of Unique and Exquisite i Furniture at Half Price A Commonplace Store Is All Right for Those Who Like It This Store will never be 'satisfied with an "Oh, it is good enough, and it suits us who manage it." Times have changed, and wc must change with them or be left behind. To be useful we must be of the first to lake on every good thing, that the people may sec all the fashions and fabrics that the best makers are bringing out. It is the only kind of useful storckecping we care lor to be able to show not only conservative fashions, but the latest fash ions, that our people may sec and be informed of what is going on in the world. Some people appear to advertise recklessly, being cither misinformed or careless about statements, giving untrue impressions. Wc have had our foreign offices open in London and Paris ever since they were estab lished, nearly forty years ago, when there were no other strictly retail stores, cither in New York or Philadelphia, having foreign offices there, so far as wc know. Yottra for the Libert jjToan, October 1, 101S. Signed Jsf$ 0 jmwa& 1000 Smart Shirtwaists at Special Prices The realization of many a woman's day dreams shirtwaists of Georgette crepe and crepe de chine, the very latest in coloring- and design and yet so durable and practical. Priced at $3.85, $5, $6.85 to $8.50. Nf All the Fox Family Is Fashionable This Year Ono may wear any of tho lovely foxes, from the lich, golden red to the black fox and he in fiishion. And fox furs are quite as be coming and suitdble to matrons as to their fluff y-haiied daugh ters the on'v l'oint being that tho mothers would probably choose one of the darker colore!. Of brown, laupn and gray foe,- there aic many lorly srts -the scarfs of one vib-olf animal, the muff of another. Thc.c sets are $125 to $225. But there .ire separate scarfs, too, for thoe who wish them and there are many occasions when a fox scarf may be worn and these arc in tatlpe, blown, blaik, pointed or red fox, and the prices run all the way from $10 to $20f0. with excellent choosing among the more moderately priced ones, up to ?10(. (Nrrontl rioor, riie-Mntit) A Dainty Velvet flandbag Copied From the French Made of a fine quality of chif fon velvet in black, brown and taupe. In pouch shape, with tassel. The frames arc of celluloid, chiefly in tortoise shell finish, hut some plain white. Price $6. (Muln I'loor, fllrMnul) There Is a New Note In Paris Millinery And Here Arc New Hats Which Reveal II It is a "shaggy" note if one would define it, for the new hats are of soft wools or trimmed with wool braids or covered with fine wools in cleer designs. It is n note which many of the modiste. have sti tick for in a l.ite French shipment which brings . hata from Hcrmancc Kvclync Varan Caroline lichoux Manfin Maurice Sand there is this maikcd tendency. A gray hat of soft velvet, with many corners, has a deep bind ing of furry wool braid. An other lovely gray hat has wool in loops that are almost fcathcrlikc. And there are any number of hata of furry beavers, with long naps, hats ' (sfron! J loor. 'if of Angora, of camel's hair and of the fashionable duvetyne. There are also new hats from Marcclte Demmj II Rue ftoialr, Paris exclusive models which have just landed. You are invited to see them all. i ( hr-lnul) V AX 4 7- ... HAVE secured a most remarkable new purchase of finely wrought and' "( XT7E M , Mrlt.fxiAt el t lnritiinl-trl rntmiliutt nnuintncimrv nl.ti4 7rCf . -. I itti rln 1 vimsiAflf 11 w w iiuiiuauini;ity uv.xuiaiai i m iiiv.ui v;, iahiijji ioui; auuui iuu uiuiviuuui ;icu;o '., for all rooms, and we are able to offer the entire collection for half the regular prices. In this assemblage the art of furniture lacquering and decoration reaches ail exceedingly high standard. The work has been done mostly by Oriental artists, cither in this country or in the East. Entire parts were brought from China and embodied in some of these pieces. This is true of the elaborately carved and decorated doors of some wonderful cabinets. The carvings on these are wrought out into wonderful detail and lighted up with just a sufficiency of color. These cabinets are the star feature of the assemblage, artistically speaking. They are very captivating examples of Orien tal conception of design and ornament. Gold is freely used over the black lacquer in working out the theme. In addition to the pieces in Oriental lacquer there is an attractive choice of enameled and decorated furniture of a very dainty kind. In the assortment will be found nests of tables, drop-leaf tables, wall-cabinets, odd chairs, mirrors and console tables, all of which we took over from a very skilled and clever cabinet worker for selling at half the regular rates. It is a very wonderful collection, bringing a rare opportunity to pick up at half price an exquisite and unique piece of furniture that will fit in anywhere. (I I flh I lnnr, riirttnut) ' r : Embroidered Fabrics Make the Finer Gowns Tunics with either self -color embroidery or black on navy blue aic shown on so many of the foicmost model gowns. Women who hae their own modistes or who make their own gowns will be interested in this showing of cmbroideicd chiffons, serges and ctepes. Prices aic $4, $1.50, $5 and ? a yard. (l"lr( Tlnor, ClirMnull Nainsook Reduced 100 pieces. 10 yawls each, 3(5 inches wide, $2.85. 100 pieces, 10 yards each, 45 inches wide, $3.50. (Tirol I loor, rlir-tniit) ., Three Attractive Winter Coats for Women Each .Spelling Newness Scarcely a day passes that wc do not have lcqucsts from women who want coats without fur trimming, and so for them we keep ordering new and at tractive models with which they may wear their own fur... One of those new models is of burella, and is made with straight back, pleats in new fashion and belt in front. It is satin lined throughout and is $37.50. But just as many women want fur-trimmed coats! So here is a new model with fur a velour with large shawl collar of near seal. It has a slightly fitted back and is belted in front and is altogether very good looking. $67.50. Another handsome coat of velour is one that younger women especially will like. It has a Hudson seal (sheared muskrat) collar, and there is fur also on the cuffs and on the panels, back and front. It has a novel jacket effect, the lines are very good and tho coat very smart. $100. And for choice of colors there are blue shades, browns, deer, taupe, lapin and black. . (Flritt Hoof, Ontrnl) Fashion Again Decrees the Jabot-Collar And stunning is the only word that describes these collars! Trie new ones are in net and Georgette crepe, both white and cream; plain tailored ones, just tucked, and others trimmed with imita tion filet lace and a variety of embroidery patterns. Some are combined attractively with satin. Priced irom $1 to $8. (Jluln Floor, Central) Tomorrow tie little Gray Salons Will Again rat the lew Fall Fashions for Women a Xot in years have yc had moie lovely, more wearable fashions than wc hae to present to you this Win ter. Not only, the designers, but tho fabric mnkeis hae outdone them selves. Evening Gowns arc Exquisite and though there are a great many .stunning black gowns, there are almost as many in lovely colors. An American Beauty velvet, for in stance, the civet supple and of such fine texture that it is a masterpiece of weaving, is combined with cob webby silver lace and shimmering silver cloth, ending in a silver-lined train. Black net3 and black satins, black crepes and cKiffons almost every black gown with a gleam of jet. Trcre are many new fashion fea tures you will notice on these eve ning and dinner gowns. Necks that arc low in front are quite frequently high in back. .Small sleeves and kimono sleeves are much used. Flowing sleeves of airy nets and tulles arc fashionable. A new crepe fleorgeltc gown is cmbroideicd in blue silk and many jet beads and finished with rows of fur. And there you have the moH fashionable trimmings of the Win ter. Sometimes two colois and two fabrics are delightfully combined as in the turquoise brocade and black velvet gown; the bodice of the lovely turquoise in a new stiaight short effect, with tiny sleeves; the skirt long and trained and of lustrous black velvet. Taprika, rust, henna, mahogany, overseas blue, bison, nutmeg, Ha vana, reindeer these are someof the fashionable colors. And in the new henna color there is a wondeiful three-piece costume of finely textured glove cloth, with long coat and n piquant little turban, all, trimmed with flying squirrel. All the gowns arc interesting, but just as new and interesting to see are the fine suits, the new wraps and luxurious coats. (First Floor, Ontrnl) Charming and Specially Priced Are These New Serge Dresses for Young Women $25, $27.50 and $30 are the prices, and you will go a long way before you find their equals at these figures elsewhere. So many different styles that every type of girl can find one to suit her own particular style. There are long, loose frocks with belts and girdles and dresses with short-waisted effect. The new tunics and overskirts are much in evidence. On these dresses you will find the new style collars and other little touches that show their recent designing. Embroidery and buttons form the major part of the trimming. Sizes 14 to 20 years. (Hrronil Floor, Climlnut) Women's Merino Combination Suits Special at $2.50 These fine suits, in fall and winter weights, are among tho best opportunities in the sale of hosiery and undenvear. Second grade, but good "seconds." Regular and extra sizes in two styles low neck and sleeve less, Dutch neck and three-quarter sleeves, both ankle length. Women's white ribbed cotton combination suits in fall weight are Dutch neck and ankle length, with elbow sleeves or sleeveless. Also "seconds." Price $1.35 Women's black, white and colored artificial silk and silk .mixed stockings, "seconds," at 70c a pair. (Wait AliU) The Furs for the Littlest Folk Have Arrived The coats are very, very smart and beautifully lined. In white coney, natural coney and brown coney, wild cat and natural raccoon, priced from $40 to $195. , The little hats to match aic-jn the dearest shapes imaginable and are priced from $9.50 to $22.50. Robes for carriages aie in white, natural and brown coney with tails and other furs, priced from $25 to $45, vThlrrf floor, Chtitnut) A New Lot of Flannellet Nightgowns They certainly are comfortable for these chilly nights. In a variety of light stripc3 and priced from $1.75 to $2.50; extra sizes, $1.85 and $2.50. There are also some heavy muslin nightgowns, high neck and long sleeves, trimmed with em broidery, priced at $3.75. (Third Floor, Onlral) The Oriental Rug Sale Presents a Glorious Sight and a Golden Opportunity This Domestic Rug Sale Means More Than Ever To say that savings are a fourth to a third less sounds like other rug sales, when savings have been in the same proportion1'. As a matter of fact, though, any kind of saving on rugs today means more than it ever did. Good rugs arc hard enough to get at regular pticcs. This sale includes Wilton, Vehct, Axminster, Body Brussels, wool fiber, tapestry, rag and bath rugs. Something for every room in the house and every style of furnishing. I'lease consider these low prices on some of the room size lugs most in demand. High-Gradc Wilton Rurs !).12 ft., SCn, $75 and $87.50. 8.3x10.0 ft., $82.50 and $85. 0x9 ft., $12.50 and $55. 9x15 ft., $85. Standard Wilton Rugs 9x12 ft., $04.50 and $09.50. 8.3x10.0 ft., $03 and $GG.50. Axminster Rugs 9x12 ft., $28.50 and $39.50. 8.3x10.6 ft.. $20.50 and $30. 0x9 ft., $21.50. Body Brussels Rugs 10.0x13.0 ft., $70. 11.3x15 ft., $85. Tapestry Brussels Rugs 9x12 ft., $31.50. 8.3x10.0 ft, $25. 7x9 ft., $17.50. Surntli rionr, Chutmit) Women Still Can Buy Any Kind of Shoes They Want and All They Want The time is not yet when everybody must wear practically the same kind of footwear. Our showing of Kail and Winter shoes for women is more com plete than ever. Besides plain tan and black calfskin shoes there are many styles, with vamps in various shades of tan and colored tops of buckskin, castor or cloth. Also patent leather with black or gray cloth or dull kidskin tops, and gray castor or giay leather lace shoes. Besides a laige vailcty of pumps and oxfords, with spats to wear with them. In addition to the fashion shoes we have a good selection of women war workers' shoes, sensibly shaped and with Cuban or military heels. Prices, $5.50 to $12. I'lrel I loor, .Mnrkrt) Now Come the Battles On the Football Field With the Wanamaker Sporting Goods Store equipped to outfit learns or individuals. Rugby footballs, $1.50 to $8. Soccer footballs, $2 to $10. Helmets and head harness, $2.50 to $8.' Shoulder and collar-bone pro tectors, $3 to $0.50. Elbow and knee pads, $1 to $t,50 a pair. Football pants, $1.50 to $6. Shin guaids, $1.25 to $1.50 a pair. ((allrr), Jnnlpfr) Reduced Embroidered Net Flouncings Embroidered Georgette Crepe Bands Imitation Venice Lace Bands ' The flouncings are heavily cmbioidered in silk combined with threads of silver and gold. In gray, taupe, navy blue and burgundy, priced at $3 a yard. Bands of Georgette crepe embroidered in a variety of designs. In white, taupe, navy blue and Burgundy, priced at 75c a yard. The Venice lace bands are in many charming patterns in white and cream. In many different widths, up to 0M inches, priced at 35c a yard. (Main Floor, Wtt ALU) OCARCKLY anybody acquainted with conditions in the Oriental rug maikct would think it possible for any store today to present such a magnificent collection of pieces as are offered in this remarkable sale. There aie rugs here from piactically all the principal weaving dis tricts of the Kast, from Pckin to the shores of the Red Sea; which means that all tho most desirable weaves will be found in the assort ment. The fact teems undeniable that it would be going on a fool's errand for anybody to try to find another such show of Oriental rugs in this locality. Thoso who have a right to know say that there is nothing to compare with it in this country. The exhibition has come into existence not by wishing it, but by working for it. Wc have been gottinp icady for it for a long while. It is a glorious sight to look at, hcic on the Seventh Floor, central section Persian, Caucasian and Chinese weaves of every imaginable size clothe the whole spacious area in color and beauty. ' r It is a golden opportunity for anybody who is likely to need an) Oriental lug, even in the distant future,' a Many of these pieces arc at beforc-the-war prices. All are at less than they can possibly be until the war is over, or for long afterward. Chinese Carpct-suc Rugs Of these there is a wonderful choice at $145 to $875, in sizes 9.6 to 15.0x10.4 ft. Small Chinese Hugs 2x3 feet to 1x7 feet, $18.50 to $125. Persian Hcrcz and Serapi Carpels $185 to $975 for sizes 0.10.0.0 feet to 24.7x15.7 feet. Persian Kermanshah Carpets from $295 to $985 for size 11.4x7.11 feet to 15.10x9.9 feet. Persian Mahal and Satalon Carpets fiom $150 to $885 for size 11.4 x7.U feel to 15.10x9.9 feet. v, Persian Saruk Carpets from $175 to ,$1575 for 12.2x8.4 feet to 21x1 1 feet. A Thousands of Small Rugs comprise .Mosuls at $33.50 to $95 (size 3x5 feet to 4.0x1.6 feet); Shiraz, $47.50 to $05 (1x5 feet to 4.0x0.0 feet); Belurhistans. $17.75 to $67 (2x4 feet to 2.06 feet); Kcrmanshahs, $27.50 to $65 (3x4.6 feet); Daghestan's and Shir-vans, $35 to $50 (4x1.6 feet to 1.6x7 feet). Hall strips, $65 to $225 (3x11 feet to 3x18.7 feet). Irans and Dozarts, $65 to $85 (4.6.0.6 feet). (rirnlli rloor, Onlral) 800 Pair Cluny Sash Curtains at Saving Prices $2.50 to $5.50 a Pair Ordered a long time ago, we had almost given up hope oi., receiving these curtains, so we were surprised when they came ini''i the'other da v. " But here they are, and at the old prices, tool $2.50, $3, $3.50, $4 and $5.50 a pair attractive curtains tiMfe, uiany wuimi-ii win iii.u iui wiuir nomca. (I'lflh Fluor, Markrt) - .V. Hi 8" "I- n 4.I i -l xi '! M A! M w A4 1 a . 1 " 4 '.1 T ' - o A t ...S, , t ., &. V.i C '..vs"f. i :, o . Li ",.&: V iitf JxUilaB J?1 Kssmsmmm, tf
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