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THE DAILY NOVELETTE
THE LAST LAP
By Louisa Hoffman
tofT QltATIA It. was fair, fat and
forty. Sho could hardly bo called
fat In tho objoctlonabla meaning of tho
Toru. sno was piump, wen prupurnuniu
and grood to look upon. Uut tliero was
no oxtenuatlng excuse for lior nite. tor
he was forty. Her fair complexion and
fcolden hair, with ever so faint u trac;
of silver at tho temples, lent an nlr of
rt!fltlnrttnh tn hpr ppiipral fitmcarancc.
, She had Just passed her fortieth mile
stone and had decided to Rlvo up koIiir
About, ostensibly to chapcrono her prettj
liloto Wllma. It bored her to ko to i
d.tlires and sit around with nothing to
,flo but Bosslp. To bo sure, tho young i
men occasionally naked her to danco
MJt of courtesy to 'Wllma, And now she
Was forced to nrtmlt theno lato nights
Jsre tolling on her. Sho must give them
tip. nnd sho would . . ,
She had deluded herself Into thinking
It was her duty to attend her niece.
But why should sho tako It upon her
Jelf to do theso Irksome duties when
Wilma's mother could as easily ;be
Pressed Into sen-Ice, That's what
mothers wero for. certainly. There was
no'use denying tho fact any lonscr.
"Oh, hero jou are!" broko In tho sil
very voice of Wllma, a sho opened tli
living-room goor. "I'vo been looking all ,
over for you."
,(. "wnats mo xrouuio now.' iniiuuuu.
"lt' nl.nnt fnntcht .' pxnlalncil Wllma.
"Bob was going tt? tako me, but his
train Bets In too late. Ho'll bo on time i
for tho supper-dance, but I thought I'd
better let you know early enough so
you can tako me."
-tftll.t T'. n 4tiu, hnoti 1lllnt TilVBolf I'm
dot going out to dances any more," le- j
piled Aunt tlratla. ,
"Why, Aunt Clralla, you can't mean
It. Wny, l'vo no ono to go wllh, and t I
just cant mist, this dance. It's liobdl
last night."
It was hsid lo refuse W ihna. Sti"
was a plcturo In dlEinsi. Hut she would ,
be firm. Aunt Gratia laid dovin her i
knitting.
S"Why Can't your mother talte you '
'Ofo-ther has neuralgia. lx come,"
pleaded Wllma
tested Aunt Clratln' "My wardrobe has
been neglected this fall."
Tho slipper I saw, aro homey, flappy
affairs that will gladden his heart. I'll
warrant that he needs a now pair. Theso
are priced at OBo and 7Bo a pair, and
Christmas Is coming 1
A bold, plunging steed, champing and
snorting, nnd pulling after it a red
wagon, "Whoa, horBO," you cry, and
horsey whoa's; becauso you sec, ho Is
made of wood. Can you plcturo your
small son delightedly charging up and
down tho pavement, pulling horso and
enrt after him, with tho cart loaded no
doubt with toy passengers of every de
scription? This very fascinating horio
and cart, which measures hard on to a
yard In length may bo had for J2.75.
Without the cart, the prlco Is 11.25.
On certain coats, particularly, heavy
winter top coats which nre trimmed with
plush, buttons of plush glvo a very rich
finish. Realising this,' one shop 1b dis
playing a largo assortment of plush but
tons. In smaller sizes, a dozen may be
purchased "for lOc Larger ones, about
tho size of a half dollar are priced at
3 for 10c.
For the names of shops whera ar
ticles mentioned In "Adventures
With a Purse" can be purchased,
address IMltor of 'Woman's Pago,
Evening I' untie LEDOEn, or phone
tho Woman's Department, Walnut
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"Wear your adorable old blue crepe."
suggested mo niece. j no uiuo juai
matciies your eye.
"Ivn woim ihnt so much, and I think
It's tlmt I woro moro subdued colors,
anyway."
"Why, you'ro not old," .asserted Wil
ms, with some warmth. "A Stranger
meeting you for the liret time would
not think jou a clay over 28. Of
course," elio temporized, seeing the doubt
on Aunt i imtia'i f- very one in
P. knows jiAtr ago. Uut, I mean strang
ers." "You little lluttcrer." laughed Aunt
fratin, pleased in spite of Ueiself.
.You'll h.y any complimentary thing
just to win jour point."
"Say you'll go," tormented Wllma.
Aunt (Jracla reflected a few moments.
'Til go," she said ut knglh "on con
dition that this will bo my last dance,
and "
'You'ro a dear," broke In Wllma.
"I'm going tills time." finished Aunt
rtratla "only because your mother Is
111 and XJob can't tako you."
Wllma and her aunt arrived at tho
dance In due timo nnd Wllma was
accordingly whisked away by admiring
youths. Aunt Oratln snt talking to an
oldor matron, fanning herself and wish
ing she wero heme because dances wero
for young people and her dancing days
wero over, whtn some one brought n
distinguished looking middle-aged gen
tleman up to Introduce.
Then, the mlrnclc began. Aunt Gra
tia, fair, fat and forty, was whirled away
lo indulge In dnnclng jus as her twenty-year-old
niece had been carried away.
As by magic, her dance card sepmed to
till up. All tho joung men seemed sud
denly to remember Wllma had an aunt.
To bo sure, theie were a great many
- dances by Ilia middle-aged gentleman,
but Aunt (Iraila seemed suddenly joung
Mid in great demand.
"Juzt look ,it Aunt Gratia," whlsper
oJ.VVilnia over Bub's shoulder. "She
look4 as though alio wero celebrating
and having the timo of her lite. She told
ino this morning this was her last dance.
She letirei lo her knitting, tea and eat.i
ufter tonight '
Jove, bul elio looks oung. I won
der it jouil lu0': lllvL" that at forty,"
lie tpnefll.
"Do oaivfill. Hob. you'ro getting out
df step, ' Mutdid Wllma.
'Who is her stately partner?" inqulr
, ed Bob
"Thai," said W lima so Impressively
she nlinosl forijot to dance "Is the Hon
orable Mepheu C , member of the
Arm of B & C , Maiden l.ane,
Jewelfi', of New York. Incidentally, lie
was alHo a schoolmate of Aunt Gratia's.
.I've Just had tho pleasure of meeting
lltm a llttlo while ago."
jrBoli whistled, softly under his breath.
Hfclooks as though jou'd have an Uncle
6,'tephen," he prophesied.
A shoil time afterward Aunt Gratia
was seen to wear the, largest and most
prllllant solitaire ever seen in I .
Only a biitf engagement nnd Aunt
Gratia became Mrs. Stephen C .
"Aren't you glad you took me to that
dance?" tcaslngly whispered Wllma. Into
the radiant bride's car.
And Aunt Gratia was glad. She con
fessed that just us she had given up
all hopo of ever capturing tho one man
In tha whole world that sho wanted and
loved, sho found him. Sho felt llko a
jockey in a hoit0 .show. She had won
on tho last lap.
Tomorrow's complete novelette-
i "Ilappy Surprlie for IJotli."
Adventures
With a Purse
ldm for
and crt
FOUND TODAY
1. Homey "Uppers to (He
Christmas.
. A cry fascinating home
for n little boy.
S, Flush buttons for renin ntlni a -n inter
coat.
KRIS we to believe what fiction tells
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he tired business man admits of one
of two personalities ho who seeks ui
versjon In tho lines spoken and other
wise In the musical comedy, and ho
Who turns towards his own llreslde and
comfortablo Bllppors. This tale Is for
Jllrrt to whom tho Inviting warmth and
comfort of carpet sllppers'has an appeal.
P Women War Workers
The Managers of tho Seaside
Houso for Invalid Womtwi havo
decided 'to open their Mercer
Memorial House. Atlantlo City,
December 10, l!U8. ror tno uen-ent
' of tired women war workers of
moderate means.
"" In this class of war workers will
be Included all such women who
havo been writing In any way to
aid the Government in tho proso-
" i oullon ot the war. Other women
i- 'workers worn out by the stress
t ot war times will also be admitted
. v hen there Is room.
Blank forms of application will
y . bo furnished by mall. Address,
f "K-tecutlvo Committee." Mercer
' Memorial House, Ohio and Paclflo
Avenues. Atlantlo City, Now Jersey,
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Efficiency Proven
For Three-Score Years
To many thouiandt of people all
over the vtorld SOZODONT Ii an
old and proven friend to preserve
tooth" health and promote mouth
comfort. Try SOZODONT it ei
tabllahed the original dentifrice
itandard which hai never been ex
celled It idll leadi in quality.
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Confidence is the Touchstone and
Service the Keynote of Every Act
"Put on Your Thinking Cap"
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Best Granulated Sugar, 1 Oc Lb.
AH restrictions have been removed.
You may purchase your full requirement.
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Best
Potatoes,
334 lbs.
85c Vz Bushel (30 lbs.)
Buy your Potatoes by weight ALWAYS, and be sure
of getting correct measure.
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Best Yellow Giobe Onions, 254c lb.
CApp.es, 15c ( Rolled Oats; Lemons, 15c
Campbell's Tomato Soup
Made from the choicest big, red ripe tomatoes obtainable, as only
Campbell's know how. This exceptionally low price for three days.
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Sweet Bloom Corn can 18C
Extra fancy sugar corn. Sweet and tender;
unusual quality.
Laundry Soap, cake 4c
Don't bo alarmed at the price; we guar
antee tho quality.
Sweet Oranges, doz30c,35c Grape Fruit, each 6c, 8c
, . ...., ,,.,, Quality the same a little difference in the
Thin skin Florida oranges; delightful flavor. 8ize Very fancy.
Our Very Beat Coffee,
lb. 25c
Best Mince Meat,' lb. 18c
Seeded Raisins, pkg. 13c
Seedless Raisins,
pkg. lac
Everyday Milk,
Armour's Veribest
Bouillon Cubes. .3 for 5c
My Wife's Mayonnaise,
bot. 18c
Pink Salmon, big can 21c
'Tut on Your Thinking
Cap"
Pure Cornstarch lb. 6c
Best Cornmeal lb. 5c
Best Barley lb. 5c
Kellogg's K rumbles, pkg. 10c
Moss Hose Catsup. . .bot. 10c
White Soup Beans.... lb. 13c
Calif. Limn BcanH....Ib. 17c
Yellow Split Peas.... lb. lie
Old Dutch Cleanser. . .can 8c
Free Rnnninc Salt. .pke. 5-8c
can 7-14c f Karo Syrup can 13c
rare Jeny glass ic
Choice Prunes lb. 14c
Asco Ammonia bot. 7c
Extracts bot. 6c, 12c," 20c
Ritter's Catsup bot. 12c
Elbow Macaroni ...pkg. 10c
Tomato Puree can 9c
Choice Peas can 16c
Our Very Best Teas,
' lb. 13c
Wheat Flour, any mill
brand 12-lb. bag 75c
Rillsbury Bran, pkg. 13c
Macaroni pkg. 10-12c
Kream Krisp,
can 30c.
Pork & Beans,
Medium can 10c
Red Kidney Beans,
j lb. 15c
Choice Spaghetti,
can 10-15c.
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Uictor Bread
fKc Loaf
We bake "Victor" in our own
big white kitchens, so that we
know tho quality of every
ingredient that is used
making these big loaves
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These Prices in All Oar Up-to-Date .Meat Markets
City-Dressed Pork SI: 40c lb.
BEST CUTS, 45c lb.
Genuine Spring Lamb
Loin Chops lb.
Rib Chops lb.
Rack Chops lb.
Shoulders lb.
Stewing lb.
48c
44c
35c
30c
20c
QUALITY BEEF
Rump i - Mr
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Sirloin f4J5 lb
Steak )
Genuine Wether Mutton
Loin Chops lb. 35c
Rib Chops lb. 30c
Rack Chops lb. 28c
Shoulders lb. 21c
Stewing lb. 16c
Delicacies Ready to Serve
Cooked Pork
Roll
16C y4-ib
Delicious Fresh
Sausage lb.
Sliced Lebanon
Bologna
12c V4-lb
Cooked Corned
Beef
12c y4-ib
Baked Meat
Cake
16c V4-
35c
Heinz New Made
Krout qt.
7n I Country Style
Scrapple lb.
18c
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3lit tfje Ancient
Ctt(tom
we give RifU at Christmas
timo to commomoruto the giv
ing of the greatest Gift of all.
This year gifts will be given
with more thankfulness and
generosity than usual because
oncu again comes the message
of peaco on earth.
"We three kings of Orient nre;
Hearing gifts we traverse
nfar."
To help you in this ancient
custom, the Down Stairs Store
has made ready its immense
store of gift things, displayed
so that all may sec.
ftREETING cards with ap-
propriate bits of verso or
greeting engraved on thorn
have whito envelopes to tit at
Oc and 10c each. (Central.)
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UGK chests of fumed oak
cedar ure largo enough to hold
nil the love that will be given
with them. Each chest is fur
nished with a cedar tray. S-2
to $30. (Chestnut.)
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2( T will surprise you to tind
" how many small gifts you
can pick up for Gc and .'loc
from among tho jewelry trin
kets. You can get hat pins,
cuff buttons, tic clnsps, breast
pins, bar pins and friendship
circles all neatly boxed. (Central.)
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OXG lunners for library
tables are made ot" wood
silk, tapestry and velour in all
the lovely deep tones of the
season. ?2 to $0. (Chestnut.)
ASH and hair ribbons
made of this lovely bro
caded satin ribbon would cause
a little girl to clap her hands
and laugh with glee on finding
them under the tree on Christ
mas morning! The ribbon is
in white, blue or pink brocaded
with birds, flowers, butterflies,
etc., at 48c and C8c a yard.
(Central.)
a
MAN or boy who hns a
den of iis own would be
tickled to find un Indian
blanket among his presents.
And many girls would like
it, too. ?G..r)0. (Chestnut.)
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UETONNE cocied t i n
shape are attracting attention
to the Art Needlework Section.
They are so attractive with
their little glass knob. 75c.
(Central.)
3L
OXG scurfs of white linone
with insertion and luce of
imitation cluny are liOe each.
(Chestnut.)
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MONG the books covered
with leather and with imi
tation leather you will find ad
dress books, line-a-day books,
memorandum books and loose
leaf books. All of them make
acceptable gifts. Prices begin
at 25c and go up to .".50.
(Central.)
cases of wood,
or leather are
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J cloth
needed, of course, to nuiKe
Christmas complete for the
kiddies. There is wide choos
ing from 35c to $1.25. Some
contain drinking cups and
ruler, as well as the usual
pencils, pens and rubbers.
(Central.)
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OMEN'S two-piece pa-
iamas of pink silk mull
with dark blue butterflies fly
ing about are made in Japa
nese style. Tho top slips over
the head, is trimmed with blue
satin ribbon and forms points
on the sides. $6.50. (Central.)
The Down Stairs Store
at Wanamaker's
Twenty Different Kinds of
Tailored Waists
for Women
Who cays that all tniloiod waists are nlikr .'
Here there i3 as much individuality and smartness us you will
find in the fluffiest blouse, and there is the added virtue of service.
They begin with waists of cotton flannel, which aie varni and
fcoft. These ure in stripes or plnin gray or blue, at $2.'J5 and ?2.50.
Chnmbrny is being very widely worn by women in uniform.
There are plain blue or gray chambrays at $L'.50, and some very
fine chambrays with tucked bosoms in stripes or plain colors at $5.50.
White madras takes many forms at $L'.50 to $3.50.
White batiste is in four models at $2.75 to R".7.".
Navy blue poplin waists are S3. 50.
, Cotton pongee or mohair, $3.75.
Japanese crepe, $4.25.
White linen, $4.50. I
Black or navy satin or white ciepe do clime, $5.. 5.
Women ill business will call vou hlnssrvl if von mvi tlii.iii ix-hibU
this type for Christina".
(.Markri)
Blanket Bathrobes
for a Man's Comfort
Robes in many designs and
colorings, made with cords at the
waist, are $3.85 to $7.50.
SPECIAL A khaki-color
blanket robe at $3.73.
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Lace Neckwear Is
New and Attractive
Many new imitations ( but good
imitations) of icul laco collar
hae just come in.
There me colluit- if imitation
Point Veniso, Duchess and tilet
lace from $1 to $3.50.
Imitation filet lace -PU at S1.50
and $1.75.
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Women's
Underwear
Medium Weight
Cotton combination suits in a
medium weight aie in srverol
styles high neck, long sleee;
round neck, elbow sleeve; low
neck and sleeveless in both
regular and extra sizes. They
are "seconds." but the imperfec
tions are too slight to hint the
wear. 00c a garment.
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REMNANTS
of Curtain Scrim,
Madras and Net
at Half Price
The prices ran from 25c a
jarcl to $1 a yard. We are
cutting thoae in h,alf 12ic
a yard to 50c. Lengths vary
from 1 la 5 yards irj a rem
nant. t hestntil i
Fabric Gloves of the
Better Grades
Chamois lisle gloves -with silk
Paris point stitching on the backs
and two clasps at the wrists are
in white, gray or black for women
and in white, gray or olive drab
for children. 8pc a pair.
When lined with silk these
gloves are very warm. With sill:
embroidered backs these arc in
gray and black in women's sizes
at $1.'J5. Silk-lined lisle gloves
for children are in gray at $1.
Women's Duplex Gloves
have a double thickness of cha
mois lisle and are very service
able. In gray, mole, black, white
and brown at $1.60 pair.
Strap-wribt duplex gloves in
cordovan brown, mole, gray and
white are $2 a pair.
(Central)
Five Styles in Women's New
Serge Dresses at $10.75
Two have accordion-pleated skirts, one has a
JliiHsian blouse trimmed with heavy braid and several
are collarless. The colorings are dark and good navy,
black, brown, burgundy and taupe, and there are all
sizes in the group. The price is special and there are
considerable savings.
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REDUCTIONS
on Four Groups of
Women's Good, Winter Coats
Now $16.50
05 coats of velour or cheviot trimmed
with mole fur cloth or Hudson seal fur
cloth. They are full lined or half lined.
Now $18.75
Now $29.75
33 coats of suede velour belted all around
and finished with a kit coney collar, cuffs
and a deep band around the hem. '
35 coats, also of cheviot and velour.
The loose-back model is among these,
and some are trimmed with Hudson
seal fur cloth.
Now $3 5
25 novelty coats of suede 'elour and
duvet de laine mostly one of a kind
and all beautifully lined with silk.
The savings on these coats range from $5 to $20, and they have been reduced because
there are but few coats of any one kind. All sizes for women and young women are
here, but not in each style.
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Box-Pleated Plaid
Skirts
.$6.75 and $7.50
The pleats lie flat over the hips,
and though tho skirts are very
full the lines are straight. They
are of serge in dark plaids one
style $6.75; the other, with
pockets, $7.50.
(Market)
Give Silk
to a woman or girl for her Clnist
mas present and it will be re
ceived with much joy.
Many kinds of pretty silks for
gifts are here, nnd they will bo
nicely boxed, if you wish. Theie
are crepes de chine, charmcuses,
Georgettes and pretty wash silks
at moderate prices.
(Central)
Rather Elaborate
Brassieres
of the kind that women often
give to one another for Christ
mas are made of pink satin. Some
arc quite plain and others arc
finished with lace and insertions.
There are many styles to choose
from at $1.60 to $3.50.
(Central)
A Big Step Toward Christmas
Can Be Taken in Comfy i
Slippers
On your list there aie several name that can be checked off
when you buy comfy slippers, for so many people want them for
Christmas. ' They are one of the standby presents that never go
wiong.
Women's Comfortable Juliets
aie lieie in all the colors to hnrmoniw with women's batlnobes. Some
are trimmed with fur and some w.th 1 ibbon, and all are cut plenty
high. $1.75 to $2.50 a pair.
Felt slipper-, with padded soles and a collar that turns up alotind
the ankles are in old rose, blue or lavender at $2.
Taupo felt slippers with padded soles and ribbon trimming are
$1.50. Another stjle in pink, taupe, old rose, light blue or red is.
$1.75.
Gray or black felt slippers with a high tongue have padded olcs
and are $1.25.
Comfortable, soft cloth slippers in pink, old roe, light blue and
lavender are 85c.
Cloth slippeis and the aie ery much like coulutov aie in
old rose, pink, light blue and lavender, $1.25.
Juliets for Children
arc of felt in gray or red and are edged with fur; they have leather
soles and heels. Sizes 7 to 2, at $1.50.
Red felt slippers with leathei soles and heels aie in sizes 6 to 2,
at $1 and $1.25.
Comfy Things for n Man's Feet
Brown felt slippers with a collar that turns up around the
ankles, have padded soles and are $2.50.
Felt slippers with padded soles, in Oxford, taupe, khaki and
wine, are $1.75.
Black felt slippers with leather soles and heels aro $1.75.
Moccasins for children, women and men aro 25c, COc and 75c.
(rlintmit)
Daintily
Embroidered
Handkerchiefs
They aro of sheer white linen,
some w ith tape borders, and thera
aie wee hand-embroidered flow
ers in white or color embroidered
in the comer of each handker
chief. 20c each.
One thinks
first glance.
(Centrul)
of Chtistmas at
Outing: flannel in
pink, blue or gray
stripes is 27 inches
wide and special at
29c a yard.
Lovely FuSgf5
arc incrasinrajSPRuor as the
There are furs of many kinds,
coming into the Down Stairs
Store, all moderately priced and
every piece marked for what it
really R
(Murketi '
Dainty Pinkness
Two styles of silky envelope
chemises are new and pretty. One
is of dotted silk mull,, lias lace
and blue satin around the top and
a wee bit of shirring gives It
fullness. $a. AnotRer of pink silk
mull is figured with little blue
butterflies, trimmed around tho
top with 6atin, sliirred and
adorned with wee rosebuds. $2.50,
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