-.r -"..J. ' I'V " 'BVEiMtNG- PPJijblO tEDElWl'HliiArilMLPHLl, "WEDNESDAY, DEOJBMBlk 18, i18 I ' ' ' ' ' . 1 1 ' jf j. .: ' -Tl, r' -Kr, ' 1 - 5; a J - l Music, of Christmas Time " i " 'lijll.a 'i 0100 Uraml Organ and Carol Sliialnr lllBS Old Carols liy Bran Octet! Chlmea nt Stroke of Noon. B1I8 Orand Orita-n and Carol Sln)nr WANAMAKER'S -y Store Opens 9 A. M. WANAMAKER'S Store Closes 5130 P. M. WANAMAKER'S WEATHER Fair No Wander We Are Happier at Christmas Time; We Grow by GivinM in if , IV to l l-fV The Erection of Such a Building as This Pledges Us to maintain it in perfect order, and use it properly to protect and serve the public. This We Are Doing Daily First: s Second: Third: Fourth: Fifth: Sixth: By keeping the building clean and dustlcss. By gathering within it, at all seasons of the year, many of the best articles made from every part of our own qountry and the world at large. By forming assortments, full and large, of every class of 'merchandise, creating in each sectional store a full assortment equal and often superior to those in the excellent and worthy specialty shops. Positively excluding all classes of merchandise made by the manufacturer as cheaply as possible, solely in the interest of the storekeeper, to give the seller the largest profit. We create a standard of values by pricing the goods in plain figures, the same price to all, with no discounts except to full furnishing of apartment houses, hotels and contracts for unusual quantities. We hold it to be our duty to the public to keep our travelers up to the top notch of efficiency, in seeing that Philadelphia has, represented in this Store, the best and newest fabrics and fashions as rapidly as they appear. No city shall have a better store than this. Dec. 18, 1918. t gf , Fashion Says Silk and So Do Gift Buyers The whole .silk stock is ' a gift stock and A rich, " beautiful) colorful stock it surely is.' , ' Newness, constant newness is one of the - marks of it. ' Among the new groups jersey silks in satin stripes are particularly notable the light - col ored stripes at $2.50 a , ,yard and the dark at $2.60 a yard. These are goods. of all round'adaptability, suit able for all kinds of dress . requirements, as well as' for men's shirtings. For gifts they are at once rich, practical, eco- ' nomical and fashionable. (First Floor, Cheitnot) 1 . i " " 1 Exquisite French Handkerchiefs for Women -ERJ words cannot tell you their real beauty the fineness of the text ure, the exquisite needlework, the lovely colors which 'ch'arac2 terize these beautiful handker chiefs. And, thanks to the forc sightcdncss of the Handker chief Shop, we have kinds now that it is doubtful it you could duplicate this side of Pari3. The colored handkerchiefs are in many designs' and styles and aie $1.50 and $2 apiece. (Main Floor, Tape handket chiefs, with tiny hand-run hems, are 512 n dozen, and plaids arc $18 a dozen. These in white. Hand -Spun handkel chiefs, with that wonderful sheen which only the human touch imparts, arc $30 a dozen, and plaids are $36 a dozen. Rover hem handkerchiefs are $21 a dozen. And others, with embroid ered designs all the way 'lound the hem, are $33 a dozen. Central) Every fur in'the Fur Salon is markechvith its true name, and the expert salespeople there will be glad to give you any additional information they can about it. It nay be worth mentioning that there is hardly one woman in a thousand who would not be pleased with a gift of furs. (Second Floor, Chestnut) "My Book and Heart Must Never Part" 1HAT saying from the New England Primer of olden times applies to Christmas books chosen with proper regard for the people who arc going to own them. And "warious" as those people maybe there Is, wo make bold to say, scarcely a doubt in the world that the Wanamaker Book Store has something for every one of them. Spend just five minutes in that beehive and your eyes will fall upon a score of utterly dissimilar works possibly "The Winged Sword of France" to' b'egin with. The "Sword" was Guyncmer, the Ace of Aces, and many a lover of splendid deeds would be glad enough of his his tory. - "The Laughing Willow," some of Oliver Herford's nonsense, is" utterly different and likely to be as great a favorite. Here is Dick ens's "Christmas Carol" most beloved of all Christmas talcs, made still moic lovable by Rack ham's inimitable illustrations; here is an edition of "Hans Brinker," that childhood's classic, with bright decorated pictures' that would make many an elder buy it for himself; here is "A House of Pomegranates," by Oscar Wilde, with Ben Kutchcr's pic tures. Here are thin and serious books dealing with the betterment of life one or two of Arnold Bennett's1, for example; and "'Great Thoughts," from If. G. Wells, to mention two out of dozens. "Je rusalem, Past and Present" has keen interest for whoever follows the great movements of this mot wonderful epoch, and "23',4 Hours' Leave," by Mary Roberts Rinc hart, is an excellent bit of enter tainment,' as is 'The Best Short Stories of 1917." Those handy little "Aiiels" must never be left out for "books you can carry to the fire and hold read ily in your hand are most useful after all." And th ? booklover who wiites this almost holds her breath when she remembers the beauty and statelincss of the olumes in the fine book corner a pleasure to the touch, a delight to the eye and a lasting joy to the mind. Come in and make acquaintance with the thousands of other books which our five minutes didn't per mit us to gloat oer. (Main Floor. Thirteenth) Since Fashionable Coiffures Show ' Combs Again it is quite appropriate to send some of the stunning new rhine&tone-sct combs that arc so much in vogue at present. The combs are in charming designs and many sizes, from the small comb to tuck in the back of the coiffure up to the great, widc-bprcading Spanish combs, $1.50 to $33 each. Hair pins may be given and worn, singly or in pairs, $1.50 to $4 each. Barrettes in many styles! $2 to $8 each. (Mnln Moor, Chentnut) Motor Lap Robes, Make Splendid Gifts Lap lobes aie so easily lost or stolen that every motorist can always find use for another. Especially for one of these fine ones. Mohair plush, some with rub ber interlining, $9 to $35. Silk plush, $40 to $65. Wool plush, $8.50 to $55. Fur robes, $27.50 to $150. (The (Juliet--, t'hetnut) The Beauty of a Beaded Handbag lies not only in its color and gen eral charm but in its serviceability and many gift-like qualities'. We have just unpacked some new beaded bags that aie well worth seeing. They are in both frame and drawstring style, mostly the former, and are in va rious' shapes and colors suitable for street and afternoon wear. Unusually fine bags for $15, $20, $25 and $28.50. (Main Floor, Chestnut) r-s & arAyjQf f'. VJffei -r jsi English Woolen Hosiery Comes as a Surprise We have, had many calls for these fine goods but had about given this shipment up. When lo, it arrives just in time for Christmas! And fine gifts these British stockings are. Women's Stockings Plain black cashmere, $2 a pair. Ribbed black, white and tan cashmere. $3; with embroidered ' clocks, white, tan and1 green, $3.50.- ' Fancy vertical striped black cashmere, $6. Men's Half Hose Fancy striped and clocked cashmere, $2 and $2.50 Clerical cashmere, $3. Fancy figured cashmere, $2.50. Children's Stockings !' White merino long stockings, $1.15 to $1.35, according to size. White cashmere long stockings, $1.40 to $1.60. Derby ribbed black cotton stockings, sizes 9 and 10, $1,130. Boys' fancy turnover top wool golf stockings, $3.50. Men's Woolen Underwear Medium weight gray full-fashioned all-wool shirts and drawers, $8 a garment. ' " (Men'a Ooodi, Mnln Floor, Market) . (Women' and Children's Stockinet, Flret Floor, Market) S I'M 'How About a Pretty Bloiise? The Waist Store has at tjii3 moment a very largo collection of Georgette crepes and"crcpe3 de chine. The first are in white ana" 'flesh-color and suit shades and cost $6 to $10.50; the crepes do chlno Tiro tailored and-semi-tailored, white, flesh, navy and black, at $5.75 .19 116.60. r ' .. ' iJW JKit th lit boxwlf desiredcr gift, What Woman Doesn't Love a Fine Perfume? Queen Mary toilet water is such a favorite with many women that it is a pretty safe choice for a gift. In the exquisite odors of rose, violet, jasmine, heliotrope and miguet, large and most at tractive looking bottles. $2.50. (Main Moor, Chestnut) A Bef ore-Christmas Reduction of a Few Handsome Coats Some of the veiy finest and loveliest we have, in fact, and the sort of coats that women are willing to wait a long time for if there is a chance of the prices coming down. Furs such as beaver, kolinsky, Hudson seal(dyed muskrat) and skunk are used in great profusion. Some of the coats even have facings of the fur and most of them have' deep borders around the hem. As to cloths tljere are duvetynes, evora, zenobia and bolivias aH of the finest qualities and scarcely two coats are alike. . New prices are $150 to $300 a very sizable reduction from for merly. (Flmt Tloor, Centrul) Practical Gifts . Fine nightgowns some hand embroidered for large women. Pink silk nightgowns and che mises' in r6gular sizes. Clean, fresh flannellet night gowns, sturdy and comfortable. Bloomers of cotton and silk, made fuU and ample length. And many other things in the Underclothes Store. (Third l'loor. Central) Navy Blue Serge It Is hard to think of any dress goods more popular for gifts. Good,, all-wool blue serges are here, from a special at $1.75 a yard (40 inches wide) to $5 a yard io we nnesc quality. ,Any jium For Boys It's Hard to Beat These Wanamaker overcoats, $22.50 to $35, sizes 11 tol8 years'. Wanamaker overcoats, $13.50 to $25, sizes 3 to 10 years. Wanamaker suits, $18 to $30, sizes 8 to 18 years. (Socontl Floor, Central) Christmas Ribbons Ribbons of all sorts red and green, some with holly and some with Merry Christmas, and others in such delicate shades as pale pink or blio or lilac or maize. 10c to 65c a piece 10 yards in Children's Dress Hats of Lustrous Velour Thcic Is no hat quite so becom ing for a child's dress wear as one of soft, velvety, lustrous velour. We have some in a quality not to be matched elsewhere at $G. (Mnln Floor? Market) School Gloves and Best Gloves ,for Children Sturdy gray capeskins, $1.35; tan, $1.75 a pair. Silk-lined gray mocha gloves are warm and comfortable, $2.50 a pair. Tan glace gloves, fleece lined, $2 and $2.25 a pair. Gray fleece-lined mochas, $2 a pair. Wool-lined tan capeskins, with stiap wrist, $4 a pair. Wool gloves, $1.15 to $1.85 a pair. (Main Uoor, Central) Yt AWairlyJPcti'g Jan Gifts for ifas Hoiae What More Fitting Than Chimes on Christmas Day? In other words, hall clocks with their musical Westmin ster or Whittington chimes ringing out on the quarter hour. Such a gift tends to make every day Christmas for years to come. Handsome mahogany cases, fitted with the best American, movements, from $150 to $555. (Jewelry Rtore, Chestnut and Thirteenth) TiTERELY as a re mindersin the Pic ture Store you will find large and fine oil paint ings, water colors, col ored' facsimiles of many kinds, carbon photo graphs a whole room ful of these last and lots of inexpensive nov elty pictures. Also mir rors, big and little. (Fifth Floor. Mnrket) Navajo Rugs Add Cheer to a Room ThcbO gaily colored pieces, made by hand by the Navajo Indians, suiely brighten up the i' fireplace or den where they arc used. Also attractive in front of a davenport, or used as a cfiuch cover. They make unusual gifts. 3.5 x 5 ft., $21.50. 3.9 x 6 ft., $25. 3.11 x 5.4 ft., $23. 4.2 x 6.10 ft., $34.50. 4.4 x 6.5 ft., $33. 4 x 7.1 ft., $33. 3.3 x 6.1 ft, $27.50. 4.10 x 7.6 ft, $48.50. (Seientli Floor, Chestnut) The Furniture Gift Practical Is a Davenport Table It is one of those interesting furniture gifts which appeal to the sense of utility and convenience, and if it is wisely chosen it is almost sure to be a satisfactory gift Davenport Tables , $15 for a mahogany davenport table, 54 inches long, Queen Anne style. $27 for a 56-inch walnut davenport table, Colonial turned legs. $37.50 for a mahogany davenport table, 66 inches long, Queen Anne style. $51 for a 66-inch walnut davenport table, with platform base and four turned column legs. $30 for a 60-inch mahogany davenport table with Colonial stretcher base. $48 for a 54-inch mahogany davenport table. Chippendale with rope edge. $54 for a 72-inch walnut davenport table, with drop leaves, William and Mary design. $75 for a 60-inch mahogany davenport table, an excellent Georgian reproduction. $79 for a 78-inch mahogany davenport table, Georgian style. $110 for a 72-inch mahogany davenport table, excellent example of ball and claw Chippendale. $130 for a 72-inch mahogany davenport table, with large drawer and pedestal bases, each containing large cupboards. End Tables $7.50 for a brown birch table with turned legs. $13 for a mahogany table, Queen Anne style. $14 for a brown biich end table. $16 for a mahogany table, Georgian btyle. $20 for walnut table with teakwood ornamentation. $2-4 for a mahogany table, Spanish influence. $30 for a mahogany table, Spanish influence. " $31 for a mahogany table, fluted leg and ball foot. $40 for a mahogany table, Louis XV style. $40 for a mahogany table, with rope edge, ball and claw feet $76 for a mahogany table, with folding top. (Fifth Floor) All Good Sleepers and All Other Sleepers Appreciate Good Blankets and Quilts On a cold, shivery night the practical thought which dictated the choice of a jmir of good blankets or a good down quilt will surely be appreciated. Blankets and quilts are a human sort of gift, because they are things of the kind which the haughtiest of folk can't very well tuin up their noses at and which all sensible folk aie glad to get. There is no substitute for the thing known as solid comfort and the gift that ministers to the desire for it is almost bound to hit the mark. Blankets and quilts chosen here can't help being of the right kind. Some hundreds of paiis of blankets are now selling for reduced prices, $10, $12.50, $15 and $20 a pair. Down-filled quilts made in our own workrooms $10 upwards. (Sixth Floor. Centrnl) Meet the American Orphan, Mr. Kind Citizen " (Picked Up in IN THE line of round-eyed youngsters that filed by Santa Claus the other day in the Wanamaker Toy Store was one that was different from the rest. He was a little boy, thin and wan and feverish of eye. For a cold day his clothes weie pit ifully inadequate and his .shoes were riddled with holes. "And what is your namo, lit tle man?" asked Santa kindly. The boy turned his solemn eyes on the Toy King and an swered, "I am an American orphan. ''Not a war orphan, or some body might notice me. Jut.t an orphan. "Not a French orphan, or a Belgian orphan, or an Arme nian orphan, or a Polish or- the Toy Store) phan. If I were any of those theie would be committees of kind ladies and gentlemen to look after me. "No, I'm just a plain Ameri can orphan. I'm hungry and I'm cold and Christmas doesn't mean anything to me." "Bless my soul!" exclaimed Santa Claus. "Doesn't anybody care for an American orphan ? "Yes!" a dozen people shout-, ed together, and one richly drcs&'ed woman in black seized the little chap's grimy hand. ''I'll see that he has a Christ mas," said she. P. S. No, it didn't happen, but the scene is set and the characters are here every day and maybe it will. Who will biing an American orphan to the Toy Store? (Seventh Floor) Grandmother Will Tell You What Antimacassars Are She will also tell you that thete are no more like the antimacassars she knew than her gown of fifty years' ago is like the gown cf to day. We bought the liand-madc laces and embroideries some time ago in France and Belgium, and had these pieces made up in our own workrooms. They are in different shapes and there are any number of uses to which they may be putfrom the cover for a sewing stand or small table to a top for a lingerie pillow.' Many women would greatly np- reciate such an unusual gift Many People Are Buying Bicycles Givable to men, women and children and useful the whole year through. Columbia bicycles are in the following models: Chainless, $75. Superb, $60. Roadster, $50. Motorbike, $60. Arch Bar, $52.50. Service, $55. Juvenile, $40. Wanamaker Coaster Bicycles for men, $40; for women, $42.50. ' Wanamaker Continental for men, $42.50; for women, $45. Wanamaker Continental, Jr., for boys and girls, $40. America Bicvcles for men nnd women, $40 and $4G for boys and Christmas Notes You don't have to love children individually to enjoy the crowds of them in the Tov Store and the Playground you only have to enjoy Childhood! There aie per fect garlands of children, big and little, rich and poor, laughing, shouting, crying, dancing; solemn or elfish or demuie; but every one of them faiily charged with the joy of lifeand of Christmas. (Seientli Floor. Mnrket) One look at the latest beaded bags fiom Paris and you know they couldn't have come from any other spot on the globe. Subtle in color, so refined, so original in design only a people with a fine color sense and long training could produce them. (Main Uoor. Chestnut) Silk petticoats ai-en't selling o much as they are rushing out V' .urn iiiu tsiyics seem limiucss. W box the petticoats, if desired., Prices, $5 upwards. (Third Floor. Central) Relish or bonbon sets of Japa nese five-color porcelains are re duced to $3 and $5. The littlo compartments can be used sepa lately if desired. (Fourth lloor. Clieitnot) Pussy cats of white porcelain to serve as paperweights, door stops or fireside ornaments are $1.50, $2.50, $3.50, in the Oriental Store. (Fourth Floor, Cheitnut) Christmas Specials WO New Chinese Rugs S $17.50 to $22.50 Appioximately three feet square. Fine pieces, in tans, blues, pinks and ecrus. All newly opened! up and on sale now for the first time. One of the most desirable groups of gift pieces we have had in some years. Saving of $5 to $8 on each rug. (Seventh Floor, Central) jJ ntuu a -is j Tir-w. -. . .. . i &uuu ovua manogang uanaiestictcs at $1.25 Six different styles of extra large, 12-inch candlesticks; very ' suggestive of gifts. , Jt (Fourth Floor. Central) ' - s 180 Sample Dresses for Little Girls ; $3 to $4' They are made of unusually good gipgham in solid colon,'1' ftfjr vt.wvno u..u ,iiuu.jr flVbl I'lUlua. J2M Thev are smocked and nttrar.Mvi1v mnAr. .i n three-year sizes. . l vt viuuiui y wiuy u sen tor uouoie me price, S , TMcd rioof. Che.tBut),, "- . w ioj; io uucBb quality, jiny aium- ivc 10 00a a piece j.u yurus jn 1 preciate sucn an unusual guv-" women, $4U ana ?4o lor coys ana II ber of pricer"come in between. 'each piece, ?3 to $5 each. girls, $37.50. II xhu?a rioor. Che. v(Mt rtMrCbMiMK ! . (itala Fleer, Central) , ' (YIHh, F!W Market)' tf l ' i (Thr GaUerjWuBltMr) , . - ' ' , IV . . -. ' ,3 ? 4, J '3 5 rr m rtdP.R tj&m 'ifXIf. .tffl -PHI i m. ts Si" f-15 Hh m I u f , . " " i Vi
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