Vf rvvi BTBlOtNG t tJBiild .IDaBRHILABELPHIlA" MONDAY,, DECEMBER 1G, 1918 ( ' S uu ii tmmmmm H - Music of Christmas Time il Grand Ortan and Carat Btonlnr. ,lll5 Old Carol by Braas Octt Chime at Btrake of Noon. Ills flronri Organ and Carol Hinting i qji weatherHJ8 j Fctr , , i WVNAMAKER'S WANAMAKER'S WANAMAKER'S A 1. Store Opens 9 A. M. Store Closes 5:30 P. M. I-frt I .1 V The Wanamaker Store Is Like a Great, Sparkling Christmas Tteti vn Tl ' i, t i . , i; ' . , ; rT - , v - v '' ' w-ii. oav w i 15 - fe ft K m S',5 , m X l ly IV' V ) V.t r Kf It' rv" Today Begins the "Homestretch" Week to Merry Christmas U This year Christmas really began on that never- to-be-forgotten Monday morning, November 11, 1918, five weeks ago, when we could not open our Stores nor, do anything but sing, dance and celebrate the dawn of peace. The whole world changed that day because there were to be no more shots fired, and our boys were turning their faces homeward. How we all shouted, "Let our boys come home, wounded or -sick we want them so much!". We never thought , we loved them so much. And Ever Since we have been planning for their Christmas. If the ' ships bringing them are only on the way we shall have a g place for them at the table" and their Christmas presents shall be saved until they arrive, all the same! ' And, oh, when they come they shall know, ' without anybody's telling them, how much we love 'them! "My, Oh My!" of Things ''have taken from this store "yours and ours'! But Ve are stiU well prepared for the Last-Minute for it is our business so to be. This is our forty- second Christmas on these corners, and we have learned how to do what you expect of us. Of course, some things have been sold out, but, as you look at ?our full counters and high-piled shelves, you can (hardly tell that anything is gone. Anyway, You Are Sure to Find Something and we shall do the best we you will. Signed Dee. 10, 1918. Dresses for the Parties When She Comes Home From .College -or boarding school and there are sure to be parties 'this j year of all years 1 are crowding into the Young Women's Salons these days. And such lovely dresses they arel Shlmmery taffetas and the softest satins, cloudy pets and delicate chiffons in colors that are quite as be witching as their new styles. Some have those new sleeves with the slashed effect to show a' pretty arm; some have tho new draped skirts; quite a few ro quaintly beaded; some have adorable sashes which tie in back.' v, There's a new color which is called moonlight, because it's , such a silvery blue; a lovely turquoise shade, wonderful rose and pink hues, and ever io many more, as well as white. $25 to $55 and 14 to 20 ' year sizes. (Seeo nd Floor. -Timely, for Christmas .Women's Coats Are V Reduced .,Only about 850 altogether, but i wearable coats that women are 4. buying, even at everyday prices, ? as excellent investments. " V' They are chiefly in small i. ) groups', which means not every y-4 size in each style. ''' 'tf.$18 for alt-wool serges and i' I heavy all-wool frieze, black and .. aavy. ! ' $20 for. all-wool tweeds, grayish effects. f 'w$80 for long, dark blue navy epa and handsome burella coats. , , $85 for tine velours and broad- cicthsi all good colors, i i $45 for heavy O. D, meltons, tan , 1 - $60 for velourr with shawl col yj iit of nearsMl and natural j" $67.50, for tha warmest friexe itMto with natural racoon or ' mm mnl collars; .' That Monday What a Lot You Shopping can for you, come when jhw4. Oheitnnt) t Disposal of Good Second Grade Silk Stockings and Half Hose There is a great difference between "seconds," but you can always count on Wanamaker "seconds" being Ant selection and plainly marked. Whatever slight flaws they may have will not affect the wear. . x Women's Stockings 75c. for fashioned, dipped thread silk; black and white. S1.25 for fashioned thread silk in black, white and colors. $1.50 for fashioned thread silk, Richelieu ribbed, clocked nnd embroidered. . $245 for fashioned thread silk accordion-ribbed boot. Men's Half Hose 0a for fashioned thread silk, black, white and colors. (Wait ALU) Exquisite Waist Patterns -With French Hand Embroidery They all open in the front, according to present fashion, but with that exception women can have them made up in any stylo to suit their fancy, . They are of fine white mull, and besides the fronts, collars 'and cuffs of embroidery, most have the backs embroidered also. From $5.75 to tlSv Eureka ("2 Have Found If) Silk for a Woman yANAMAKER silks hold the ' field. The extent to which they are being given for Rifts surpasses anything ever known in the silk business. They hold the field in value as well as in fineness and variety. ( Actual comparison, grade for grade, price for price, has proven this to quite a few peo ple, who tell us they "used to think our silks were high, be cause they are so fine." A Splendid Collection of Reliable Furs It doesn't matter which fur yeu buy a lovely sable stole at $675, or a Hudson seal (dyed muskrat) collar at $20 it is the best that knowledge and caie can secuic. One might buy it in the dark and feel perfectly secure about it. Our stocks are large and will continue to be up to the last moment before the holiday. (Second Floor. .Chestnut) First English Sportis Hats for Women's Southern Wear- THEY have just come across the broad Atlantic and been lifted from their cases. They are altogether lovely, these new hats, and women ' going South for golf and other sports will find them charm ing. Bather generous of shape, they are broad-brimmed and comfortable on the head, as well as being most becoming to tho majority of women. Of (Second Floor. A Snowstorm of 120,000 Fresh and Fine ' Handkerchiefs It's a blizzard that ha3 settled down over the Handkerchief Store overnight! They're brand new; every case and every corner of the Handkerchief ShoD is full of newness. And all aie specially priced, too. Thousands and thousands of dozens of new plain hemstitched, taped handkerchiefs and one corner embroideicd for women the kinds most wanted $1.76 to $4.20 a dozen. Men's handkerchiefs (and this includes a brand new shipment from Ireland) in a wonderful array, at all prices that you have in mind, and a special box at $4.50, which includes eix plain handkerchiefs of un usually good quality with hand-embroidered initials. (Main Floor. Central, and West Male) Lockets New, But Old-Fashiojied Looking: They are quite the fashion this Winter those quaint, old-fashioned-looking lockets like those our grandmothers wore a good many years ago. 'The new lockets are in square, oval and round shapes, and there is room for a picture and some times a mirror, too, inside. Silver and gold plated locket3, $2.7.5 to $15. Imitation shell or coral, jade, lapis lazuli or dark bluo lockets, in many styles, are f 4.25 to $10.50. All these have chains to match. Lockets of imitation shell, with out chains, are 75c and $1. (Jewelry Store, Cheatnut and Thirteenth) Satin mcssallnc is one of the Btandbys of a good silk store. It is a good test of any silk store. Quite a number of stores in this part of the country have been offering satin mcssaline in sales as something very un usual at $1.75 and $1.85 a yard, yet these are our regular prices. All along the line our silk prices are moderate, in many cases they aie old unrisen prices. All along the line the qualities are the highest ob tainable for the price. (First rioor. Chestnut) velours, hatter's plush and chenille, they nro quite simply trimmed, usually with ribbon bows. Women will delight in their colors and combinations henna, the new blues, emerald and jade greens, turquoise, American beauty, coral, rose, chamois and other tones. To appreciate them best, though, you must see them. Prices start at $22. Chestnut) 17,796 Pairs of Gloves Within the Past Week have just been unpacked and are down in the Glove Store. That number added to our already full stocks gives you a wonderful assortment from which to choose. It is without doubt the most comprehensive glove assortment in town, as many of our cus tomers have already told us. There are gloves for all purposes and people. For women fine French kidkins, washable does and glaces, capeskins, mochas, suede duplex and silk gloves; also silk, fleece lined and knit-lined gloves, fur gloves and wool gloves. For children kid gloves, mocha and capeskin, fur gloves, capeskin and cloth, gauntlets, lined gloves and gauntlets. For men suede, mocha, capeskin, buckskin gloves, auto gauntlets and all sorts of lined gloves. They are of first quality always, and fairly priced. (Main Floor, Central) Chinese Embroidered Robe Patterns They ore every bit hand-embroidered in the most exquisite manner and embellished with in sets of real filet lace (usually only found in French garments), and they also have, hand-drawn work Insets. These robe patterns make the loveliest gowns for Southern wear or for Summer in this cli mate. They ate of sheer white mull, worked in white, and there arc five patterns; $45 to $65. (Main Floor,' Central) Tailored Satin Waists , First, a self-striped satin in navy only. $5.60. i Second, a black and navy Btyle at $6. Third, one in black only at $7.50. All three have the adjustable collars. ; Varieties aro profuse and every day freshens them with new arrivals. Another new shipment of Spring foulards are ready in a choice of patterns, principally blue and white and black and white, 40 inches wide, high grade goods, at $3 a yard. Also a new unfolding of soft printed radium silks in different colors for dresses and linings at $3.50 a yard. JOYOUS little canaries make won derful gifts for people who are fond of caged birds. $10 upnards Close by are tho capes a (rood many kinds and at .trying prices. (Fourth Floor. Central) rpOOL CHESTS complete with tools that can really bo of some uso to the man of tho house ns well as tho Bmall baf. $(i to $24.75. Also uall cablnets filled with Keen Kuttcr tools, and wood benches with quick acting Ise3. $20 and $27. (Fourth Floor, Central) gMOKEIlS' mahogany - finished stands with heavy class Inserts are $1.50, ash and clear trass aro COc (Fourth Floor. Central) jyTAHOQAXY bowls, with cracker. $ 25, FINISHED nut sit picks and one (Fourth Floor, Market) AN ENDLESS variety of best grade carvers for mcatq and turkeis aro displayed on a large table by themseh es. 1- (Fourth Floor, Central) COME of the most satisfactory gifts aro electrical anions them such Items as electrical griddles, warming pads, percolators, toasters, chafing dishes, water heater, curling Irons, laundry Irons, washing machines, heaters een tree-lighting outfits. (Fourth Floor, Central) QCISSOIIS sets and manicure sets of many kinds are on the Cutlery counters (Fourth Floor, Central) TVTEN'S ice skates are $1.75 to $7,75 : women's skates. $2 75 to $6 50; sled skater for beginners, 65c a pair. Roller skates, tho anfo kind, $1.75 to $6 a inlr. (Fourth Floor, Central) pHUISTMAS trimmings for thS VJ home polnsctttaB at 10c each, holly sprays and pine sprays nt 6c and 10c, Also plain red wreaths, trimmed red wreaths nnd magnolia trimmed wreaths. (Fourth Floor, Central, and Market) A Limited Lot of Specially Priced Rugs These arc the standard makes of domestic rugs in the following weaves: Wilton Rugs 0x12 ft., $58, $G7.50, $72.50 and $82.50. 8.3x10.6 ft., $55, $65 nnd $75. Seamless Velvets 9x12 ft.,$45. Tapestry Brussels Rugs 9x12 ft., $32.50. 6Q rolls of plain color Wilton velvet carpets special at $3.50 a yard. Inlaid linoleum, $1.35, $1.65 and $1.75 a square yard. Printed linoleum, 75c a square yard. (Serenth Floor, Chestnut) tThe Wanamaker Diary for 1919 People who have had this handy little reference book in the past say they would not be without one. i 10c each wherever you see pile of red btteks. A Fine Group of Gift Linens The gift of linen should, above all things, be linen. It will be linen if you buy it in a store that has never wavered from .the rule of all-linen. This all-linen store is fairly blooming with the most desirable gift .pieces, and tomorrow we. spread out a very inter esting reserve lot at prices carrying the ad vantage of a purchase made a year and a half ago. Scarfs, tea cloths, hand embroidered linen pillow cases and soft, bird's-eye weave hemstitched tow els what could be more appropriate for a home? All purchases will be attractively boxed for presentation. Scarfs and tea cloths of a good quality of pure Irish linen, neatly hem stitched and with mitered comers. Scarfs 20x36 inches, $1.75; 20x45 inches, $2; 20x54 inches, $2.50 each. Tea cloths, 36x36 inch es, $2; 45x45 inches, $3.75 each. Hand - embroidered linen pillow cases, neatly hemstitched, size 22x36 inches, $5 and $6 a pair. Towels, very soft weaves, pleasant to use, in a very generous size, 24x40 inches, both in plain and figured designs, at $1 each. (Ilrst Floor. Chestnut) Christmas Lights Bayberry candles are sup posed to bring good luck to the house. 60c for n box of two. Liberty lights--the big, red candle in holiday candlesticks, are jolly things to burn when the soldier lnds come home, and cost, $1.75. 1000 mahogany candlesticks are srociallv priced at 75c each. Incidentally, the much-wanted student lamps have anived in the Limp Store. $15 to $28.50. (Fourth Floor, Centra!) A Subtle, Delicate Scent Is Charme d'Amour and one that so many women have enjoyed. It will make a delightful Christmas gift. Charme d'Amour perfume, $1.25, $2.50 and $5 n bottle. Toilet water, $2.60 and $5 a bottle. Face powder, $1.50 a package. All ate put up in attractive fashion and very dainty. (Main Floor. Chotnut) The Chaise Longue a Fine Gift to Enrich This is a piece of furniture that has come much into' fashion of late years. It is a finer de velopment of the old-time lounge, more convenient and more elegant-looking for bou-' dolr and bedroom purposes. As a gift from a mother to a married daughter or a gift from anybody to mother herself, it is appropriate, genuine and last ing. The variety of these pieces shown in our stock is remark ably large and attractive. $73.60 for a chaise longue in a brown frame, Windsor effect, in cretonne. $68 for a chaise longue, stlp--plcd enamel and decorated frame, in cretonne. Men's Sheep- Wool Lined; Reefers Reduced to $12' For any outdoor wear in which a man re; quires freedom as well coat superior to these. As Christmas gifts to, men who need such garments we can think of nothing better. . At $12 they are very much less than regular price. (London Shop, the OalUry, Chestnut) Service Chevrons The Military Shop is ready with the new silver chevrons designated ,for officers and men who have been on duty in this country. Also the gold and wound chevrons. Price is 35c for each stripe. (The Gallery. Chestnut) Where Is the Man Who Doesn't Like Silk Shirts ? He isn't so casr to find as the man who likes silk shirts and doesn't care to pay tho price for them, but who would mightily apprccidte some silk shirts on Christmas Day. " We have what customers tell us is the finest collection of silk, shirts in this city, and through advantageous buying are able to get a better quality of silk shirt than you will find almost any where else at the same price. Prices range from $4 to $10. (Main Floor, Market) Christmas SpeciMs 504 Women's Silk and Artificial Silk Scarfs at Half Price Some are oen less than half, being a mill's clcaraway. Plain and fancy styles, all suitable for gifts. t Thread silk. 52 nnd S3 CO. Artificial silk, 75c and 51 25 (l.'ust Aisle) Automobile Accessories at Lowered Prices ritted luncheon cases with napkins for four peopie, $12. Automobllo bumpers, $10 Ford radiator coers, all models. $3. quart-size vacuum carafes, to keep liquids hot or cold, $4,60. (The Caller, Chestnut) all 1500 Sewing Chatelaines , 40c Each Special 4 Chatelaines are those handy little contrivances so many women use white rings with pink or blue ribbons run through, and on the end , a needle case, emery and scissors, or darner. In place of the ncedk), case. Ordinarily these sell for half (Main , All-Wool Velour Suiting at $2.50 a Yard ,4 The lowest price c hae heard of for an all-wool velour of thlat ' quality for many months. It Is hcny enough for suits or coats, 54 Inches wide, and comes In J pUIn and mixed colors Thero are only a few colors, but they are alljk the most desirable dark shades $ (rlrit lloor. Chestnut) . . i 217 Persian (A New $27 to Tl,rt ei.a nr. flvR -ff. in .9 Rv7 .tut. ov.m .-w -w w.... Uon 01 excellent piuvua, in lusuuua ecru, pearl ana steei cray tones. Tn wlftw nf hn nnlrlfnpss wlfTi of similar pieces iccently shown, these excent to remind evervbodv mt $54 for an enamel and deco latcd chaise longue, rounded cane head and sides, $48 for an enamel and deco rated chaise longue, close woven cane head and seat. $51 for an ivory enamel chaisa longue, square tapered legs, with cane head. $49 for a putty enamel and decorated chaise longue with all-hair cushion. $174 for in all-overstuffed chaise longue with loose down cushion, heavy roll head and foot. I $128 for a mahogany chaise longue, Louis XVI, separate Beat cushion and round pillow. (Firth JHoer) as warmth there is Ao i -itf a Vf knives, forks, spoons, plates, cups and as much again, . & Floor, Central) la.' i Mosul Rugs Unbaling) $37.50 f -ft-.. nTvnrnvljnntplw A v,a. tMM.u ..., ,.A.. ...... ........j. j. ww IIUJUIHI. Yj siiuuga ui .rursian reu,,Dlue, grceBi j ?tj whlph trift hnvara nfTrnrl ... t. M there is no need to say more about that earlv choice is host. Alll r it At Makes a Home 1? f i v. ?!: $60 for a mahogany chafsej longue, with graceful" curve4' 'cane head. Seat and pillow lvH cretonne. , i $88 for a mahogany chajsw' longue,' Queen Anne design, up holstered in bluu and gold ve- lour. f ' jf B $161 for a mahogany chawt IK longue, Spanish influence, ytUkCf down cushion and pillow. ?P;V , $121 for an all-down uphols stered chaise longue, Louis XVI '' Influence. $27.50 for a mahogany chalw ' longue, Queen Anne style. ( $35 for a mahogany c)ta(9 tongue tvun winged cm dhs ,- ,JJ (A r"l jwa .ffl ft t-tt 0, 'a A JM 5MS -lS" ITMH JKr. uaawraii - k " ! . ( ).?. -rTtf: r. v vJ'&. ., ' rmx 'wvp;' ' . ,-' . i WiW.' OaMl) W Xf :V ' il I. - . .V :V. ,TV "VSfiS i V--L T '5.1 1 ' ) fw t 'dil VVfa - wzv' i jjl- ' '' if V"r .(JL.,L.A.inJ.V... ji&
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