fT..-jrf5 l r ffV EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER-PHILADELPHIA WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER U, 10W iK 7' -. , Music-of Christmas' Time tOO-Cnroli by Tolco nnil orinn, Heoa Dram Ocit will piny old enroll. followed by chimes. BllS Oram! Organ nnil Tocnl qgartet. WANAMAKER'S WANAMAKER'S '. Store Opens 9 A. M. Store Closes 5:30 P. M. WANAMAKER'S WEATHER Fair ' ? I am $ D A PwR? "eiR STIAS WLL IEEE BEFORE Y00 Y0 READY? ,r fe y ifr, t l I v m 15 - 1' ft pi k re w VviP IJkhr. If - r 41 ' w l lit. i ' 14, 12ft: Up ft h H Nothing Is So Scarce as Time Just Sixty Minutes an Hour Time nor" is anything so valuable as time. This is even more true as Christmas heaves up in the offing. As the people say every day in our hearing, "Christmas will be here before you know it." Lots of our soldier and sailor boys and their officers, from overseas and from home camps and cantonments, are coming home to spend Christmas. There are only a few days left to touch up the bedrooms and other parts of the house, and then a holiday which must be an Over-the-Top Christmas Neither in Philadelphia nor in New York can any one find elsewhere what we have gathered under this one roof to brighten the 1918 Christmas. - Compare it, and see for yourself. Signed" Dec. 11, 101S. 7 fhma The Little House Has Received some very distinguished pieces o hand-wrought iron table lamps, floor lamps, book ends, a sconce, a pair of andirons all as meritorious in design as in color. One fable lamp of old Spanish design is delight ful; another looks asJLf it had come from some old crypt; a third shows a leaf design worked out in antique gold, its curves as full of life as a piece of fine goldsmith's work,. The floor lamps bf iron are pe culiarly good some very sim ple and refined, with worn gold and old red, others with the severe elaboration of Spanish pierced work. Silver-plated table and floor lamps too are here one or two designed in the Adam style, one with the same type of ornament to be found in Sheffield silver; others of black iron and silver combined. One lovely piece is of hammered silver with antique finish. One of these things would be ' a perfect gift for a person jof line taste. (Fifth Floor, Chestnut) Christmas Gossip Venetian unci other delicate col ored glaBa; Kulper pottery find that delightful Knr?llsh porcelain patterned with tiny cockatoos on u. blue ground, are only a few of the possibilities for gifts In Oiu China Store. (Fourth l'loor. Chestnut) Chincso tassels, beads and bac rlngs for tho making of necklaces, lamp pulls nnd such decorative things are to bo found In abun dance in the Oriental Store. (Fourth Floor, Chestnut) A Christmas table In thlii samo Store holds baking bowls of Imarlwarc, rose-jars, candy boxes and other suggestions for gifts. (Fourth Floor, Chestnut) Charming French embroidered corset covers ready to be made up are $2.25 to $4.25; nightgown tops, 3 to 4. (First Floor, Chestnut) The Llttlo Gray Salon is full of all the sorts of nightgowns and pajamas that may be made from cotton or silk. Somo aro Philip pine and there are all kinds of necks $2 BO to $25. (Third Floor, Central) Special stockings of Ingrain dyed silk are full fashioned with cotton tops and soles. They may be found In black, white and colors for $1.35. (First rioor, Market) For Her "Bonnie Brown Hair" New Combs And there are kinds that look just as well in any other color hair, too! Rhinestone-mounted combs are $3.50 to $33; pins are $3.50 to $10 each and barette3 $1.50 to $7.50 each. And many other combs of imi tation shell at $1 on up to tho lovely Spanish combs of real shell 'at $21. (Jewelry Store, Chestnut and 13th) Silks ani Silks aid More Siks i Thoughtful people who know what appeals to 999 out of every thousand women are coming to the Silk Salon, for gifts and they are surely finding them. The fact is they are finding that silk answers the gift question in the most surprisingly-satisfactory .way. They are also finding out that our Silk Salon answers every silk need in an equally satisfactory way. '. , s We have the goods to do it. - "" There is a regular inrush of new silks to meet the greatest December demand on record. - New tomorrow, Georgette crepes in evening and street shades, $2.25 a yard; new black silks and satins, $2 to $7.50 a yard. New baronet satins, $4.50 a yard. New tub silks, Japanese, $1.50 a yard. New striped American crepes, $1.75 a yard. New Japanese jacquard, $2 a yard. New striped American broadcloths, $2 and $2.10 a yard. It is a pleasure to have so many customers tell us that by -actual comparison we have the largest variety and, grade for grade, the best silk values in tho city. (First Floor, Chestnut) Exquisite Gifts Are the Scarfs of Real Lace Your gift is not apt to be duplicated if you. send one of these ' lovely things. ' ' Scarfs of black Chantilly lace, $125 to $225 each. ' K Beautiful scarfs of Spanish lace, $150 each. f , , Brussels lace scarfs and these are lovely aro $60 to $120. s And if you like tho Irish laces there aro scarfs of Limerick and 'Carrickmacross at $35 to $85 each. Incidentally wo doubt if you will find any others like them v elsewhere at these prices. ( ' ' (Alain Floor, Central) Fine Bolivia Coatings Arrive $10 a Yard This is ono of tKo beautiful coat fabrics tho scarcity of which has been bo marked for bomo time past. Tho many who have 'been inquiring for it will bo glad that wo have ready a notable new shipment in four attractive shades navy blue, twilight .bide, reindeer and dark tan, all 54 inches wide und moderately priced at $10 a yard. Of remarkably fino soft wool, beautifully finished, full of warmth, but not burdenbomc. (First Floor, Chestnut) 100 Women's Velveteen . Dresses at Special Prices Part of theso are brand new from the manufacturers and part aro incomplete sizes reduced .from our own stocks. There are a dozen styles in all, in such colors as black, taupe,' brown, wistaria and mahogany; and the prices are $25 and $35. They are all such dresses as women like particularly just now to wear with the fash- ionabld little coatees' of fur. (First Floor, Central) 1 50Top Coats for Young Women Are $50 Each t They aro unusually good coats in every way from tho excel lent materials which make them to, tho good tailoring and Boft rfch'llnings which finish them. Of soft crystal cords, the coats ar.o in.newmodels, with pleats, gathoro, belts and large" collars. In beaver, brown, oxford, taupe and wood brownv, with Jinings to harmonize. 14 to 20 year sizes. (Second Floor, Chestnut) , Filmy Waists for Gifts wTho jirst, in whito and flesh, has soutache-braid and'is $5.75. Tho 'second is white, flesh, bisque or suit shades; is also braided, bufc'costs ?6. , -,, v ,ThOtliirdf l&the same general styleand colon, is $8,50. Save a Third or More on Panel Window Curtains An importer's surplus that comprises curtains of Arabian nnd Mario Antoinette laces, hand mudo to our own patterns. In whito or arabo colors, 36 inch sizes, $3" to $4. 45 and 54 inch sizes in proportion. (Fifth Floor, Market) Children's Gloves Tan capeskin, with seamless knit lining, $2.25. Strap-wrist tan capesklhs. $2.50 a pair. Gray mocha gloyes, lined with lilk, $2.50 a paii. ,(Mala Ior, Central, . p and The Great Hosiery -Underwear Store credited with having the world's largest and best stocks of fine-hosiery and underwear, undoubtedly and provably at lower prices than may be possibly found elsewhere, brings forward now these Christmas Silk Hosiery Specials 4704 Pair for Women 3204 Pair for Men Women's Stockings $1.25 plain silk, black, white and colors, "firsts" and "seconds." $1.50 Richelieu and Rembrandt ribbed, black, whito and colors, "seconds." $2.15 fine ribbed, boot effect, "seconds." $2.75 fine ribbed, all-over effect, "seconds." Mens Half Hose 75c black, white and colors, "firsts." 75c fancy striped silk, "firsts." AH aro full-fashioned style. (Ust Aisle) Practically Pre-War Prices Prevail in This Great Sale of Shoes When we reduced these 12,000 pair of men's and women's shoes and women's evening slippers and afternoon pumps we made a good job of it. These reductions were so radical that You Save No Less Than $2.10 and From There Up to $6.10 a Pair There are all kinds of men's shoes in the sale dress shoes, business shoes and sturdy shoes for men who work outdoors. Smart shoes and conservative shoes, all well made and of dependable service. Prices are $4.40 and $9 a pair. (Main Floor, Market) Women can find good selection in the fancy top shoes that cannot be reor dered or they can find plain black shoes in conservative styles. Prices are $3.90, $4.90 and $5.90. Excellent choosing also in evening slippers of various sorts and in patent leather pumps. Price $3.90. (Flrat lloor. Market) The Christmas Sale of Chinese and Persian Rugs A Great Gift Occasion All of us have friends or kinsfolk to whom we should like to give magnificent gifts. Those who are able to gratify that wish frequently find it hard to decide just what is a magnificent gift. It would be hard to imagine a better answer than one of these great Eastern carpets now being offered at reduced prices in a special Christmas sale, which embraces a rich and fascinating choice of pieces, all at reductions from prices originally low. Especially remarkable is the variety of Chinese carpets, all of them high-grade pieces in characteristic shades of blue and ecru. Chinese Carpets 13.7x9 ft., $385. 11x0 ft., $395. 14.1x10 ft., $195. 12.2x9.3 ft., $397. 13.6x10.1 ft., $389. 11.6x8.10 ft., $297. 11.11x9.1 ft., $335. 11.7x9.2 ft., $325. 11.10x9.1 ft., $377. 11.11x9.1 ft., $290. 11.5x8.11 ft.. $287. 12x9 ft., $275. 11.10x10 ft., $350. 10x8.3 ft., $297. Persian Mahal Rugs 12.4x8.3 ft., $197. 12.6x8.9 ft, $195. 17.11x10.2 ft., $287. 3 2.7x8.1 0 ft., $289. 11.7x9 ft., $197. 12.3x8.5 ft., $185. 11.8x9.10 ft., $198. 12.11x8.10 ft., $390. 12.2x8.8 ft., $235. 11.7x8.8 ft., $190. 17.1x10.3 ft., $495. Persian Kermanshah Carpets All at extraordinary 1 educ tions. 12.2x10.4 ft., $795. 16.3x10.1 -ft, $978. 13.9x9.1 ft., $685. 11.7x8.10 ft., $585. 13x9 ft., $595. 13x9.4 ft., $697. (Seventh Floor, O.utr.l) 15x8.10 ft., $875. 11.9x9.1 ft., $575. 12.1x9.8 ft., $695. 13.1x9.8 ft., $755. J< Christmas Specials 90 Pair of Blankets $6 and $10 a Pair i 30 pair of plaid blankets, 70x80 inches, pink-and-white, bluc-and-white, gray-and-white, brown-and-whitc, mixed-wool filling, $10 a pair, saving of $3.50 a pair. 30 pair of gray blankets, 70x82 inches, pink-and-bluo bor ders, mixed-wool filling', $10 a pair, having of $5 a pair. 30 pair of baby blankets, fino for baby gifts, plaid designs, something very unusual in crib'&izc, 3Cx51 inches, pink-and-wh'ite and bluo-and-while, mixed-wool filling, $G a pair, saving of $1.50 a pair. (Sixth Floor, Central) 300 Silk Umbrellas for Women $4 Each Ordinarily you'd pay $1 to $2 moro for such good silk umbrellas, for these aro of firm good silks in green, purple or black, have .Paragon frames and aro well made. lliey havo fashionable length handles of plain and carved woods, somo have colored tops, and all have wrist cords. OVet Aisle) ' Women's New Winter Coats All' Specially Priced At $27.50 is a frieze coat, half lined, cut roomy and full, with a stitched belt and a collar that but tons high at the'throat At $25 is another friezo coat, lined throughout, with a belt, big pockets and buttons for trimming. At $30 another frieze coat, with a shawl collar (of coney fur. All these coats aro in dark rich winter colorings. , At $39.50 a coat of brown velour, lined throughout with peau do cygno and finished with a collar of nearscal. At $57.50 a sturdy tweed coat in brown, green or gray mixtures,, with big pockets, strapped sleeves and collar that will button high to keep out the wind, and cold. A Fine, Fresh Shipment of Envelope Handbags No matter how many other handbags a woman has, she will always welcome a new envelope book. Pin heal, dull morocco and shiny auto leather arc used in theso books, which are in various shapes and have lop or back handles. Mostly black. Prices $3.50 to $10. (Main floor. Chestnut) Special Christmas Sale of Dolls By great good for tune we procured 2500 dolls from three of the best makers in Amer ica that we can sell'f or much less than regular prices. This is because these dolls were made for the western trade but were finished too late to be shipped as early as the Pacific coast stores re quired. There are straight limbed and character dolls, dressed and un dressed, in great va riety. . ' The prices are 65c to $4.85. Sammie Dogs, 50c to $2 Save a third to a half on these soft, cuddly, comical pups that the children like so well. ' (Seventh Floor) 1 Special Christmas Sale of Fine Domestic Rugs These prices are the lowest at which rugs of such qualities have sold for some time. Many of them aro lower than we ourselves could buy such rugs for at the mills today. Wilton Rugs 9x12 ft., $58, $72.50 and $82.50. 8.3x10.6 ft, $55, $69.50 and $75. 6x9 ft., $39.50. Axminster Rugs 9x12 ft., $32.50 8.3x10.6 ft., $28.50. 6x9 ft., $18.50. - Wool Fiber Rugs 8.3x10.6 ft., $8.75. '6x9 ft., $6.25. (Seventh Floor, Chestnut) W im :m If He Runs His Own Car , Automobile Gloves Here are new, warm ones t- Strap wrist capeskins, tan, with separate wool lining, $5 a fiix, and better quality ones of black or tan at $6 a pair. ' 'VV.t' Capeskin gauntlets, black, lined with lamb's wool, $7.50. J" l (Main Floor, Central anil Market) t ThreeWar Books of Importance 1 1!rsii"va!Pca.t 1S tho first Sf tnem beilS the interestjne account of Private Peat's-wifo and dealing with some of the most intfjr csting of tho war questions, especially those pertaining to women. Price $1.60. . ".Thc Essentials of an Enduring Victory," by Andre Cheradame. This is a sharp warning at the moment when it is most needed. The object of the book is to show in the strongest light the great dangers of tho armistice period preceding peace. $1.50. "Impressions of the Kaiser," by David Jayno Hill, who knows Ow Kaiser as few Americans have ever known him. Price $2. (Main floor. Thirteenth) : Toilet Articles to the. Masculine Liking are those of rosewood or natural ebony, with silver dfscaion. which name or initial may bo engraved. They aro veryjjiracticalvery math culine looking and not expensive. ' f K'' f Hair brushes, $2.75 to $7. Mirrors, $4.50 and $5.50. Combs, $1.50" and $2. Cloth brushes, $3.50 and $4.25. Mail polishers, $2.75. (Main Floor, Chestnut) Shoe horns, $3.25. Button hook3, $2. -Nail flies, $2. Whisk brooms, $3.75. i Christmas Suggestions From the Oriental Shop Chinese-covered jars, filled with nuts and sweets and attrac- V tively tied, make unusual Christmas gifts. They may be filled t with rose leaves, too, for a' Christmas gift. Crackle ware Jan.. with typical Chinese decorations otibirds nnd flowers, are $3.50 for 5-inch jars, up to $25 for J8-inch vases These larger sizes may be converted into attractive lamps. 4 Chinese jardinieres of a lovely powder blue and decorated ' with rose-colored flowers, 7x8 inches, are $5. A complete assort ment up to a great fine color jardiniere, 18x20 inches, at $125. (Fourth Floor, Chestnut) tm Christmas Specials In Bedrdom Furniture For anybody wanting to give a gift of lasting service and practical worth these pieces at specially reduced prices pro ide the opportunity. $12 for a golden oak dress ing table with oval mirror. $15 for a golden oak dress ing table with square mirror. $17 for a silver gray oak dressing table. $17.50 for a mahogany dress ing table with triplicato mir ror. $19.50 for a walnut dress ing table, French legs. $28 for a gray enamel and decorated dressing table. $35 for a mahogany .dress ing table with triplicate mir ror. Queen Anne style. $30 for an ivory enamel and decorated dressing table. $38 for an American walnut dressing table, with triplicate mirror, Adam style. $11 for an American walnut dressing table, Adam style. $42 for a mahogany dress ing table, Empire Colonial style. $43 for a mahogany dress ing table, Chinese Chippendale style. $43 for a mahogany dressing table, Queen Anno btyle. $45 for a mahogany dressing table, Chineso Chippendale style. $47 for a mahogany dressing table with triplicato mirror, Adam style. $40 for a mahogany dressing table, Louis XVI design. . $49 for a mahogany dressing table with triplicate mirror, Chippendale style. (SUth Visor) $55 for a mahogany dressing table, Adam Btyle. .v'' $56 for an American walnut dressing' "table, -William and Mary style. . , $73 for" an ivory enamel and' decorated' dressing 'table with glass top. $80 for a gray enamel and decorated dressing table with triplicate mirror. $102 for a black enamel and decqrated dressing table With Bide 'drawe'rs,' a fiveifoot "cen- ' ter mirror and double cane deck Tail. , $115 for an" ivory rnamel dressing table with latticed j deck-rail, curved shelf and foot? rest. " fy $150 for a stippled enairfejv and jdecorated dressing tab!' with latticed .deck rail and ftv? fpot center mirror, Louis XVI"' style. . vt v '; '&f XPI t KTilfrd Via n.ntr.ll ".V i"i' , - -,w.vv, w. t" il'lral Xlovt, CoU4i !Tt3f vss '? r ''' Wi r, tP js -"--,r' Y" ,9 , " "- & ilLA.7. t! .('i iftfiVj
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