W ? rfMW V Vai,rHff- s fota -i. v. Music of Christmas Time tl99-"Clraml Or;an and Crot Slntlnc ltlS Olil enrol by Ilreni Octet) . Oilmen nt titroke of Noon. BiK-t-Ornml Orgnn nml Carol Binning Tftfe Lasf inPerfect rCHBISTMAS h SPECIAL 500 Sample Blouses $3.90 Tho loveliest collection of blouses at this price that we havo seen In a lone, lonp time. Every blouso Is fresh hnd clean and each came in an individual box, wrapped in tissue paper a point not often found In 'sample blouses. , These are mostly oi ueorgette crepe in flesh, white and a few colors. They arc mado with square necks, collarless or with flat collars and are elaborately embroidered, tucked or beaded. Quito unusual are the tailored swaista of white or pink wash satin. -Theso have convertible collars and pointed tailored cuffs and are of the typo mat usually sens ior iwicu mis J. All sizes, 06 to 4G, in the group, but not in each styic. Market) All Snowy and White for Christmas Dainty white embroidered-corner linen handkerchiefs are 20c and 25c. The 25c ones havo tape borders. A, Hand-embroidcied, sheer linen 'ker chiefs arc 35e and 60c. s, ' Plain white linen handkerchiefs, to rbo embroidered if you wish, arc 1,5c, ?.18c and 20c. l , initial Handkerchiefs t for Men. if are 35c, They are of good white linen it withThemstitched hems. Colored border linen handkerchiefs r are '''5 5c". ' ; (Central) 1 f ; -Dainty Neckwear for Christmas Gifts Special at 50c there is a smart monk collar of sheer organdie in tan, lavender, rose, Copenhagen and white. Half price at 60c. , Plenty of-6thor 60c neckwear of net, i organdie, satin and imitation filet. ' At$l ..f Pretty Georgette crepo collars in ?many styles; imitation filet collars; net .collars, lovely lacy collars and plenty ' of jabota. , " (Central) ' Gloves Are Always Right Gifts for Women Washable white gloves arc mado of leather with a soft doe finish. They have Paris point stitching on the backs and one clasp. $1.75 and $2 a pair. , Washable capeskin gloves with embroidered or plain backs arc in pearl Lw&te, ivory, khaki and light cray. f3 a pair. Fine capeskin gloves in dark brown ' or mode shades are $2.50 a pair. t Warm Linings , Gray or brown suedo gloves, over Beam' gewn, are lined with lleeco for the. cold weather which always comes uf ter Christmas. $2.75 a pair. Gray suedo gloves with knit wool linjnjrs are outseam sewn. $3.50 a pair. (Central) Christmas Busy-ness is evident everywhere and everything is taking on n festive air. To Decorate the House Rolls of red crepo paper, 2Vj inches wida arid 20 yards long at 15c Red and green festoons are 15c each: or folds of red or green papor, 10 feet long una 20 inches wido at 15c a fold. Festoons 'with red berries nro 25c each. Sprays of artificial holly, 25c the bunch; 5 sprays to a bunch. ' Wrappings White tissue paper, 85c a quire.' Wrapping paper, gay with poinsettias or hblly, 8c a sheet. Bright red or green ribbonzone, B0 yards on a spool, 25c a spool.' Tags and seals of nil sorts nro 10c a package. ' ' ' (Commercial Stationery, Oentrnl) Silver-Plated Novelties 50c tojl.35 Delicate, thin glass and bright silver reflect the Christmassy lights in the Down Stairs Store. You will find: Candlesticks, bud vases, relish dishes, hurmajado jars, alt and pepper shale erg, eugar and cream set), etc. '" (Central) m miii lg Handkerchiefs m WANAMAKER'S Saturday Before Christmas Finds the Down Stairs Store Order, WithFresh, Full Stocksof Fine Giftsof Many Kinds Fur-Trimmed Hats Special at $5 Pretty little turbans with up turned brims of nutria or sealene are in a great many becoming shapes. Their tops are of satin and often a glistening pin is thrust through the brim. Wintry, Christmassy little hats that will be lovely with fur-trimmed coats and suits. (Market) New Silk Petticoats Special at $3,85 .They are of lustrous taffeta in changeable colors, both light and dark or with silk jersey tops in plain colors with changeable taffeta flounces. They all have deep ruffled flounces and clastic at the tops. (Central) Some of the Newest Skirts Have Stepped In for Christmas They are some of the most attrac tive new things we havo seen, for they arc in the new sprintr materials and styles. A woman would bo delighted if she found herself the possessor of such a smart skirt on Christmas morn ing. Soft wool velours, flannel-finished serges and wool Venetian in beautifully blended plaids and stripes are tho ma terials. Ono unusual model has slot pockets in front and is buttoned part way up the back. It tends to be nar row at the hem, and, 'of course, longer, as are most of the new skirts. Others are box pleated in beautiful stripes or plaids. $12.50 to $16.50. (Market) Put a Shiny Penny in a New Pocketbook and there you have a gdod-luck gift for some one you lovel We'll supply tho new pocketbook whatever kind you want and you can put the penny in with a good-luck wish. Strap pocket books are very fashionable. We have them in many sizes of enameled cloth and leather from $1.25 to ?5. (Central) Hair Ribbons Are Gifty Things and you know that they easily slip into stockings. Delightful Dresden ribbons, ribbons with satin stripes and in plain colors are 5 inches wide, at 30c to 38c a yard. (Central) For Baby's Christmas Little crocheted sacques are white, of course, with borders of pink or blue . or else all white. $1.50. Lovely hand-embroidered cashmere and crepella sacques are so creamily whito and the embroidery is beautifully wrought. Somo are even scalloped by hand. $1 to $3. White Eiderdown Wrappers are bound all around with pink or blue ribbon. $2.75. (Central) Providing for a Rainy Dayy Even on Christmas we want to pro vide for tho ruiny time, and that is why so many people give umbrellas. Women's Umbrellas at $4 Splendid umbrella of union taffeta (silk and lislo) "show a great variety of handles. Many aro trimmed with bako lite either caps, rings or wholo han dles; a good number havo silk cords and others aro trimmed with silver. Men's Umbrellas at $3.50 ore mado of strong union taffeta. They have Crook handles or mission handles capped with bakclite. Children's Silk Umbrellas at $4 Blue, green, garnet and black silk umbrellas with tape edges were mado to pleaso children and to give long serv ice. They havo bakclite rings, caps, otc., or havo plain wood handles, with wrist cords. Somo are made in crook shape. (Market) The Shoe Store Has Christmas Slippers Come First .Women's comfy slippers are made of felt trimmed with fur or' ribbon, of corduroy in light colorings and of cotton crepe , in pretty printings. Some hava padded soles, others have soles of leather. Prices range from 75c to $2.50. Plenty of Christmas slippers for all the other members of the family, 'too. EVENING PUBHO LEDGER Store Opens 9 A. M. Potpourri in Jars 50c Fragrant potpourri is a delicate trib ute to good taste nt Christmas time. Tho jars are of glass and have screw tops. (Central) Bedspreads for Guest Rooms Christmas guests will arrivo during the next fpr days. Aro the guest rooms ready? Satin-finish Marseilles spreads arc $3.75. Heavy honeycomb spreads are $2.75. Both are for double beds. (Cliestnu() Metal Frames that greatly resemble smooth, polished silver arc mostly in oblong and oval shapes. There arc many sizes, all pret tily backed with velvet, 25c to $1.50. (Central) Party Frocks Come Dancing In, Light mmut Notably Good Things in Serge Dresses for Women and Young Women For navy blue serge frocks ombroidcrod about tho bodice with silk; tho collar and cuffs aro in contrasting colors. for collarless frocks of navy serge trimmed with military braid and piped with whito satin. (A savini of $8 on these.) $8.75 $10;75 An All-Enveloping Christmas Gift What warmer-hearted gift than a cozy Winter coat for a woman. For Saturday we havo a group of 240 Coats Specially Triced at $29.75 to $39.75 They are of velour of fine, soft qualities, fully lined with figured silk and warmly interlined. The colorings aro taupe, reindeer, burgundy, green, brown and navy, and all of tho coats have big cape or shawl collars of nutria, raccoon, sealene or ring tail fur. Many other fine coats, many specially priced, at $15 to $115. (Market) S Mocassins Please Children for what child isn't interested in Indians? These are of leather, cut on the approved Indian lines, and there are sizes for men and women, as well as for little girls and boys. 25c, 50c and 75c. Spats Make Pretty Gifts for Girls White and chamois-color spats are special at 90c a - PHILADELPHIA", tIDAT, DECEMBER 20, DOWN STAIRS STORE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL Bead Necklaces $1 Worth Double and More Lovely necklaces of pink, blue, green, topaz, amethyst-color beads with plain and fancy metal links in oxidized and gilt finishes. Some are in neck length, some quite long, reaching to the waist. All are half price or less. (Central) Sets of Fragrance Beginning at $3.50 and going upward you will find attractive sote of Red Rose, Mavis and Thrco Flowers. Each set includes face powdor, talcum powder, extract and toilet water and some have sachet. (Central) as Thistle-down Yards and yards of airy tulle, the glint of silver lace or gold, the rustle of silk these are the things to make Christmas parties live long in memory. Just such lovely dresses have been arriving in big, important-looking boxes these last few .days. When the lids havo been lifted and the tissue paper pulled aside what colorful things have been revealed ! Frocks of sky-blue or of bright turquoise, rose, flushing peach, rosy pink and the red of Christmas holly berries, the vibrating red of Victory. Prices begin at $15 and go to $39.75. Two Special Groups Should Have a Separate Word Satin frock's, over a foundation of net embroidered in silver, have bodices trimnjed with silver net. They are in maize, Nile green, white, light blue and American beauty. $19.75. Sample dresses mostly ono or two of a kind are of silk tulle over silver or gold cloth or of embroidered net over taffeta. In orchid, pink, light blue, green and black. $22.75. (Market) Girls' Raincoats at $4.50 These arc excellent blue or tan rain coats with belts for girls of 0 years to 14. They always make pleasing giftsf Sample Coats for girls of 8 years to 12 aro mado of velour and brondcloth in tan, green and rose. Some of them are box pleated, many are trimmed with fur; thcie arc various styles. $19.75. Other sample coats at $22.75 in sizes 10 years and 12 years nro made of velour and broadcloth in browns and tans. Most of them havo lovoly fur collars. Regulation Frocks of Bturdy cadet blue gingham are box pleated from yokes, havo looso belts and aro trimmed with whito braid. They ore complete with emblems, bands and shields. For girls of 0 years to 12 at $5. (Ceutral) Many Important Things Women's Shoes at $4.90 to $5.90 include all tho fashionable shapes and leathers soft gray leather, much Ilka buckskin, patent leather with gray or champagne tops. gray leather with a soft kid finish. brown or black kldskin. black or dark tan calfskin. Some Good Shoes for Men Dark tan leather shoes on English lasts aro $4.75 and $5.40. Dull leather shoes with wide toes are $4.25, $4.75 and $5.40. Dlack kldskin shoes are $4.75 and $5.40. pair. (Clieitnut) Storo Closes 5:30 P. M. A Large Selection of Boxed Jewelry at .75c The green boxes aro most attractive inside and out, ns they are lined with purple or green velvet They contain: Cuff links Lingerie claspt Bar pins Circles or Cuff buttons. (Central) Sweaters for the Kiddies Oh, nil sorts of sweaters are here for little youngsters of 2 to boys and girls of 14 years. Beginning with brushed wool slipover for those of 2 years to ft at $3.50, prices go gradually up to $8.25. (Central) m-i n rrr r embroidered and braid-trimmed dicsscs $13.75 f navv d1uo serK and some of taffeta. ' These are $8.76 under price. mi n p for two models one trimmed with fringe, Slb.50 the other showing a loose panel. $10 is tho minimum saving. A. Giftie Place Is the Commercial Stationery Store Fountain Pens, $2.50 to $8, are plain or self-filler Waterman or Schacfcr pons, either plain or trimmed with gold-filled bands. Pen Knives, $1 to $3, have pearl or bone bandies and various numbers of blades. Portfolios, 75c to $9, are of cloth, imitation leather or leather With vari ous kinds of fittings. (Central) Pretty Candlesticks White enameled candlesticks aro adorned with narrow lines of pink, blue or black and havo shados to harmonize. The candles are white, of course. $1.50 gets one, all complete. And, also, for $1.50, you can get a cheery squatty lamp of white enamel. It is comploto with ourner, wick, chim ney and shade. (Central) And There Are New Shoes 1918 WANAMAKER'S CHRISTMAS SPECIAL Boys Blue Serge Suits Special at $12 Just the sort of "best suits" that boys wear on Sundays and special occasions Christmas, for instance. Theso are of pure wool and the color is guaranteed. The coats havo slush pockets, buckled belts and are single bicastcd. They are lined' with Venetian. The knickerbockers are lined throughout. These Suits are well cut, strongly sewn and the seams arc all taped. In sizes to fit boys of 7 to 17 years, these suits nro special at $12. (Gallery, Market) Thick Crib Blankets for .$1.75 We are mighty glad to get these soft, thick bits of warmth in time for Christ mas giving! They are in pink or blue with white figures and arc reversible to the white side with colored figures. You may choose teddy beurs, bunnies or bow knots. The size is generous. Smaller blankets that will do for cribs or carriages arc $1.25. (Central) Pajama Daintiness is brought out in these pretty one-piece pink ones that a girl would like to get for Christmas. One style of pink nainsook has a pointed Empire top, tucked and trimmed with broad bands of blue satin, ns arc the ruffles at the bottom and the pocket. $3. Another has bands of lace and hem stitching at the top and lace at the ankle. $2.50. (Central) A Dainty New Envelope Chemise to give a xoung KM s of pink nain sook .at $3. The top is trimmed with bands of pretty lace, inset with blue satin medallions embroidered in pink. (Central) Lovely Satin Corsets for Gifts Among Women. Beginning as low as $3 a special price, by the way thqre is a pink satin corset with deco elastic all about the top. Then at $4.50, pretty satin corsets have elastic lacing through eyelets be loy the front steels. And so on through several models up to $8, where you will find a front-lace corset. Brassieres Satin brassieres and bandeaux are quite simply made or else eluboratc with lace and insertion. They make excellent gifts. $1 to $3.50. (Central) Bag Rings Half Price at 50c Large oval celluloid rings in gray, green, amber and imitation tortoise are exactly the sort for the convenient large bags. (Central) Ifs Been Snowing Scarfs Fresh, whito scarfs, with lincne centers and edgings of lace in imi tation Cluny and filet patterns, $1 and $1.50. (Chettnnt) to Tell for Everybody Children's Shoes $1.50 to $4.50 Hero aro shoes for children of nil ages, from little folka who havo just passed tho soft sole ago to girls who take women's sizes. They are of block, tan and patent leathers, in button and nlaco style, cut with duo consideration for the needs of growing feet. Boys' serviceable shoes are of sturdy black leather, in sizes' 10 to 0, at $3 and $4. In dark tan leather; they are $3 to $4.50. &"' WEATHER Fair NOTE MR. MAN Some splendid, all - wool overcoats, thick and warm, have been reduced in price. They are all from our own good stocks and are in three styles : single-breasted box coats double - breasted ulster ettes with convertible collars double - breasted waist line coats with convert ible collars. SPECIAL AT $22.50 (Oallerr, Market) Useful Gifts for Men: Gloves and More Gloves! Even if you gave gloves to all the men you know, it is safe to say that thcie would not be one-who would not be greatly pleased. Gray or brown suede gloves are fur nished with warm fleece linings. $2.?5 a pair. Gray buckskin gloves with fleece lin ings arc $2.50 a pair.' Buckskin gloves with spear-point stitching on the backs arc in light gray and khaki color, at $3.50 a pair. Warm Wool Linings Khaki capeskin gloves with knitted wool linings are $3.50 a pair. Other capeskin gloves with strap wrists are in tan and khaki, with knit wool linings, at $3.75 a pair. The Warmest Glove is tho two-in-one glove which we have. It is of tan, khaki or black leather, with a separate knit wool glove used as iining. Black or tan leather or gray suedo gloves with lamb's-wool lining are also $5 a pair. (Central) Warm Bathrobes for Men Special at $5.75 A little lot of good-looking bathrobes has been lowered in price. They are roomy, well-made robes, in khaki color or blue, with a cord at the waist A man would appicciatc such a thoughtful Christmas gift; and on these the savings are substantial. (Clnllrry, Murkrt) Men's Merino Underwear Special Soft natural-color merino shirts and drawers the shirts with high neck and long sleeves; the drawers ankle length arc $1.C5 the garment. (Gullery, Market) Other Gift Things for Men Housecoats, $4.50 to $6.50. Terry Bathrobes, $5.75. Neckties, 50c to $1. Belts, 60c to $1. Suspenders, 65c and $1. Good shirts at moderate pi ices. And many more things that a man would like for Christmas. ((Inllery, Market) Sachet of many kinds is here to be given to lovers of fragrance. Packages of sachet begin at 35c and go on upward to jars of sachet at $2. (Centr.l) ' Down Quilts Make Wonderfully Fine Gifts Covered with sateen in all-over ,or medallion patterns, these warm, soft coverings are to bo had in two sizes: 6x6 feet, $7 and $8.50. 6x7 feet (extra size for tall poople). $9 and $10. , f (Chettnut) Pretty Bathrobes for Women's Gifts A soft, warm blanket bathrobo would be looked upon with delight Christmas morning. At $5 a special rob a in many prettily blended colorings with the sailbr collar, poeket, sleeves and front trimmed with basd of satin, and a cord around the wntei. tlUI(Ui Down Quilts Tn t .'14)11 r? . 'tf i U tr ' ftt II "31 'O ,r I'- w-m i i I ' .1 r'Ji ' ,-orrv il rf) a . ifii : . z piiMnHMayflayirtiHi j T .'W'j l!" -Ji- , l!- tf,lfcJi&lf'- . JlSMti'. k. W2 Awff 4'.iVvyi $ ',;. ( i -l T i; rYV. - f ' 'fc; tu fto ' f . : n, W s i, ' " O (VAI . ,
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