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I ..A It EVENING PUBLIC MDGERr-PHIXDlLPHrA', SATURDAY, 'SEPTEMBER 6, 1910 i si -J. -h 'Orfcaiv Plays at 9, 11, 11:55 and 4:50 Chimes nt Noon '. ; WANAMAKER'S WANAMAKER'S Store Opens at 9 Store Closes at 5 WANAMAKER'S WEATHER Fair Offering the Hospitalities of the Store to Visiting Knights Templars M3 "Vl M WW""' w i r The Time-Honored Heroic Knights Templar are making their pilgrimage from every part of the United States to ) ft' The City of the Declaration of Independence of the American Colonies toyhold their Thirty-fourth Triennial Conclave on ihe same ground that "the first General Conclave of night Templary in the United States'Ms said to I have met in 1797. lb In this Jubilee year of the World Peace it i!Ji. .. .L 11.. .. 1 J J J -ii. t seems miing mat me two nunarea ana siAty thousand knights, with their noble wives and sisters, edmilfl xrioif tVin t1A TToll nrhovn lYa airrninir woe rlnno rand the home of the Liberty Bell, and in this serious time' in the history of America renew their vows of patriotism and kindle afresh the fires of friendship, philanthropy and upbuilding of manhood, for which the fraternity is .noted wherever known. All of this great building, from foundation to roof, with whatever hospitalities it can command, may be freely used from 9 A. M. to 5 P. M., and its , picture galleries, the great St. Louis Exhibition Organ and public service comforts may be of Interest. The University Hall, on the Eighth floor, has been wholly set apart for the entire week for the use of Knight Templar parties, with writing and reading tables. This will be a convenient place for friends to meet each other. Please consider the welcome1 is writ large. Sept. tSigned e, 1919. -ftouK. H Distinctive New Millinery From Our Own Workrooms ' Somo inspired by French models, some original creations, somo copies of Paris hats, are having a special showing. There are hats of hatters' plush, some of plush and velvet, some of duvetyne, and some combined with satin. The shapes are new and fashionable, they are trimmed with '.flowers and-feathers, and the hats are intended for dress wear. Prices start at $25. Sworn. Floor, Chestnut The Very Handsomest Suits That Have Come This Fall They aro so beautiful that we wish every woman could have the pleasure of seeing them with her own eyes. t'i 1 .. ill L - r1 4l av tone win wsiiit w -" "; -xquisite softness and fineness of the cloths Bolivias, cvoras, silver tone, broadcloth, tricotine, oven glorified tricotincs and mixtures. She will enjoy studying the wonderful lines of these suits, I the straight, longboats, the slim ..l.f4 41n Ihaia fsftn!ofJ InMr&tQ. tT..M ttmmtTlry Tina ffnnft fin ffl.1 LX.M.U . wmaJa! T.n n 4nnlrAf wrlfli I.WI&L Uiic uivuci itao,o Jwtv. ..-.. ; the entire front of moleskin and fur pockets; deep collars ana cuns are .frequently seen. There is marvelous embroidery too, almost covering the skirt part Jof the coat in some cases or elab- 'orate desisrns in soutache braiding, l&nd where there is no fur there are other leatures to taice us place. These new suits have prices from $75 to $375. (First Floor, Central) New Rhinestone . Jewelry All set in sterling silver, of course. The bar pins, in the fashionable sizes and lengths have gallery backs to get off their brilliancy and safety catches. $6.50 to $17.50. Now rings, in beautiful de signs, some combined "with imi tation sapphires, are $6 to $9. 'Pendant necklaces aro new graceful, rhinestone-set pen dants on silk cords, with rhinestone slide3. $0.50 to $13: L others on black ribbons, $24 to '$30. (Jewelry siore, Cheetnut aad Thirteenth) Silk Shirtwaists Rather Tailored . White liabutal waists with high or low necks and broad pleats. $5. V.Black taffeta waists, in plain tailored style, high or low collars. I til.DU. . Soft. taffeta blouses in flesh Ik color, to be worn high or low. $6.85, v nQrtjpt do chine b)ouses in white ornesh. color, with narrow pleaU "ing'on collar and cuffst $6.85,. utCrcpe.d.chin: blouses, in white, I Kfleobr lift J1 Bvy, with pearl lbUttwa: -r Here Are the First New Winter Coats for Children Mothers have been asking for them and the coats will be need ed on the first chilly day. These first new coats are rather conservative in style some have short high yokes, with-smocking; some have broad box pleats, some arc button trimmed. Broadcloths, wool velours and novelty materials make the coats, which are in blues and browns chiefly, and are warmly lined and interlined. $22 to $28.50? 2 to 6 year slztjs. (Third Floor, Cbeetnnt) 'Women's Accordion Ribbed Silk Stockings at $2.85 Second grade goods, of course. First grade hosiery of this fino and fashionable kind would aver age more than double this price. 400 pair in two-color combina tions, tho majority in black and white Some are all-over ribbed, others have rjbbedboebi end pjaixs ' (Ilk tOBfl, ' i,j Fur Is Used in Abundance on Women's Handsome Coats Not content with huge col lars, deep cuffs, and bands of fur, there are large fur pockets, belts, and one coat even has a wide facing of fur all the way down the front. A woman of the most luxurious taste could scarcely ask for more. Tho materials, too, match the furs in richness and they are almost as soft to the touch. There arc Bolivias, tinsel tones, palouchic, cvora, and duvetynes in the loveliest of shades and they are trimmed with kolinsky, dyed muskrat, opossum, beaver, ringtail, mole, squirrel and skunk. Prices start at $250 and go to $450. (Flrat Floor, Central) Stunning New Gowns in the Young Women's Salons New costumes and new gowns in all the ( cases and hero aro somo of particular beauty and interest. An afternoon costume of dull, old bluo duvetyne of striking smartness and simplicity with a huge collar and deep cuffs, $165. Another afternoon gown of bluo satin almost covered with embroidered net in . dark blue. There is a wide satin girdle and a square neck in front $105. A tan duvetyne dress, with round, shallow neck, just a bit (Second Floor, of fine creamy lace, and a touch of tinsel embroidery. $110. An exquisite evening frock of opalescent-hued taffeta with gray net ovordress, taffeta frills and a touch of rose color at the side. $67.60. Another evening dress of orchid taffeta with a straight little bodice, quaint puffed sleeves, round neck and a double skirt caught up with ostrich tips in French blue. $50. All in 14 to 20 year sizes. , ChMtaut) The Magnificent Metal Laces Paris Is Using So Lavishly ' Everything'must be of tho gayest, evening gowns espe cially, and hence the most beautiful laces that Paris could dovise have been made for his coming season. So far as we know, these new metal laces are nowhere elso in this city. They are here in great profusion. Wide flounclngs of black net with old gold, silver, steel, iridescent blue or gun metal thread designs and some with spangles. Flesh color nets with steel embroidery and an old, gold lace with bright gold thread are also here. In most cases thero aro wide bands to match, and some times narrow bands. Prices for the wide flounclngs aro $7.60 to $25 a yard. Bandings from $3 to $9.75 a yard for 6 to 12 inch widths. All-over metal laces, gold, silver and gunmctal, $9.75 to $10.50 a yard. Satin metal cloths in gold, old gold, silver, gunmetal and orchid, $11.75 a yard. (Stain Floor. Central) The Most Fashionable Coatings Are Duvetyne or Like It There is a new- soft velour, with a duvetyne finish that is very lovely indeed. It has tho good points of duvetyne, light ness, softness and warmth be sides looking so much like it. In a rich mahogany or brown. ?10 a yard. I Tint Floor. Duvet de laine is another fash ionable material for Fall and Winter coats. The colors aro exquisite sapphire blue, Chinese red, wood brown, navy, taupe, mahogany and Oriental blue. $6 a yard. New duvetynes, which many people are asking for, $12 a yard. Chestnut) From Paris and America Handsome New Dress Trimmings Foreign boxes have been un packed, domestic boxes are in, and the beautiful, new trim mings, in all their loveliness, will be shown Monday. The new braided trimmings are stunning great wide bands and edges of glistening ribboseno braid, in white, blue, black, royal purple, wis teria' or tatipe they will "make" your new gown. Tho new spangled bands and all-overs are perfectly of beautiful glistening rows purple or black or gold. The new French tunics aro most unusual it is doubtful if you , will find anything so handsome this side of Paris! The new flouncings of tin sel embroidery or net, of Jet and spangles; these, too, aro lovely. And there are jet chains and girdles, separate ornaments and garnitures, novelty bands and new braid effects in won drous array. (Main Floor. Central) Fitted Traveling Cases of Uncommon Beauty These cases are chiefly of rich dull black leather, but there aro somo in glazed leather for those who prefer that. The fittings aro in white, tortoise-shell finish and amber-finish celluloid and there arc somo charming new shapes. As these cases are designed for women's use they are all light in weight and tho linings are of fine moire silk. Prices $37.60 to $135. (Main Floor, Cheitnnt) Ready With the Suits the Boys Need for School Aye, splendidly readyl Ready with those sturdy cordu roy suits that wear, and wear and wear. They are $12 and $13.60. Ready with fine suits of fancy mixed woolens in a great variety of designs and cplors. These aro $15 to $35, with one pair of trousers, but there is a group with two pair of trousers to each suit that is $16.50. All Norfolk style suits with belts and various kinds of pleats. A variety of pockets, too. Sizes 8 to 18. (Second Floor, Central) Women's . Handkerchiefs Just now tho new Autumn de signs and shipments are in and here aro some of special interest Colored handkerchiefs lovely squares of color, of fine linen, 30c, 50c, 75c and $1 apiece. One-corner embroidered hand kerchiefs tho needlework most carefully done and the designs In good taste. 25c, 40c, 50c, 75c and $1. (Mala Floor, Central) 100 Dozen Linen Towels, Special at 50c Each Over two years ago we gavo a large order for these towels to a certain Scotch manufacturer who makes a specialty of all-linen huckaback towels such as these. They are every thread linen, medium weight, with good absorb ing qualities and they are 17 by 33 inches in size, hemmed. This is less than tho wholesale price today. (Flnt Floor. Cheitnnt) Applauding the White Player-Piano at $565 TJie White player-piano is made in the same factory that makes the Angelus. Its player-mechanism is not quite the equal of the Angelus, but then you cannot get an Angelus player-piano for as little as $565. , At its price the White player-piano has no equal. In fact, it iB superior to a great many higher-priced player-pianos. We endorse it heartily as an instrument that will give complete satisfaction. In deed, we think so highly of it that we control its distribution in Philadelphia. Sold on convenient terms to those who prefer buying that way. Notice to Knights Templars During this week visiting Knights Templars and their families will find Egyptian Hall a pleasant place to spend their spare time. There will be music there at intervals throughout the day by the organ and Amplco reproducing pianos. (Koptlan Hn.ll, Second 1'loor) Beautiful English Dinner Sets at $25 in the China Sale These are 107-piecc china sets from one of the best potteries in England. At ?25 they are 50 per cent less than regular, and we don't know when such sets can be had for $25 again. Decorated with a graceful border pattern, graceful in line and beautifully made. There is no better opportunity in the china market today to get a handsome and serviceable dinner service. Other English dinner sets, at 20 to 33 1-3 per cent reduction, are marked $27.50 S30 $35 and up to $45. , -,"? Also there is full selection available during this sale from 40 English open stock patterns with prices considerably reduced from complete sets. (Fourth Floor, Clietlnut) Half a Dozen New Novels The Cnrringtons of High Hill, by Marion Harland. Plan tation life in the, Old Dominion is threaded with a dramatic mystery. $1.60. A Storm In a Teacup, by Eden Phillpotts. Against the background of the paper-making industry there is the hu morous nominal elopement of an intellectual gentleman with the young wife of a common place husband. $1.60. Dope, by Sax Bohmer. In the fascinating Oriental atmos phere of the Fu Manchu stories a stirring mystery unfolds, in volving a prominent London Baronet in the drug traffic, and touching on the opium smug glers of Llmehouse. $1.75. Deep Waters, by W. W. Jacobs. Rich in a quaint hu mor aro these inimitable short stories of sea-faring men. $1.60. Cake Upon the Waters, by Zoe Atkins. Millions of dollars, a burglary, a lawyer hero and a charming widow. $1.36. Broadway Bab, by Johnston McCulley. A lively tale of the taming by a Broadway waitress of tho "bad men" In a western town. $1.50. (Main Floor. Thirteenth Street) Men's Black High Shoes Special at $6.90 Two styles, one for tho man who considers style first and the other for the man who wants extra service. Tho first is of dull black ealf- (Hala Fleer. skin and is made on a straight, English last. The second is of stout, black veal leather and has broad toes. Wa could not go into the fac tory today and buy either of these shoes at $6.90 wholesale. Market) Will. There Be Enough of the Finer Wilton Rugs ? That is the question in the do mestic rug market today. Factories that make these best rugs are giving dealers only a part of what the latter ask for", and already are telling them just how much (or how little) they can have in the Spring. A present, however, we are exceptionally well supplied with high-grade Wilton rugs at tho following prices: 9x12 feet, $98.60, $117 and $123. 8.3x10.6 feet, $96.60 and $112. 6x9 feet, $72.50 and $76. 4x7.6 feet, $80 and $42. 10.6x12 feet, $137 and $168. 10.6x13.6 feet, $160 and $189. lLSxlS-feet, $210. (Serenth Floor, Chestnut) 1000 Umbrellas $2.50 Each Cotton covers with selvedge edge. Strong, well-made frames Wood handles, with silk loops for women. Wood handles, with hooks, for men. (Main Floor, Market) Some Specially Priced Gloves for Women At $1.65, one clasp, half pique sewn, whito washable leather with a doe finish. At $1.75, white French lamb skin, two clasp, overseam sewn.. At $1.85, fine gray suede, one clasp style, half piquo sewn. At $2, pearl white washable capeskin glovei, one clasp, pique sewn. Or beautiful whits French kidskin, two clasp and overseam sewn. X!n Fleor, Central) Children's School Shoes Like the Cobbler Used to Make (Except that he could never have made them so nice) How often mother and father have said: "If we could only get shoes for these children like those our parents used to have made for us at the cobblers!" Remembering, of course, how wonderfully they wore, and for? getting, of course, how stiff .they werq and how they never did quite fit. Well, Now! Wo have been working on this , proposition for several months'' now and if, you will only come and see, wo 'will show you chil dren's school shoes as sound and cood as any cobbler ever turned off his last, and as handsome as ever fashion demanded. And not stiff and not ill fitting. They represent a new depar ture in the present-day manufac ture of shoes. ' They aro serviceable and they aro sound. And the main thing they are all leather, clean and clear and strong. Np paper filling under the Boles, no pasty heels and no false toe. a We do believe they are going to outwear any other shoes inthe marKct. Less expensive than most shoes, too. Boys' shoes come in tan and black calfskin lace, in sizes 8 to 10 at $4.50 and $5.60, and sizes 11 to 2 at $5, $6 and $8.50. Special attention is called to an extra-strong tan calfskin lace shoe, box toe, in sizes 8 to 10 et $4.60 and 11 to 2 at $5. Girls' shoes come in tan and black button and lace calfskin in patent leather button, with kid or cloth tops end all-white buck button and lace, and prices go irom ?o to $ i, according w size. Trashy Housewares Cannot Enter Wanamaher's Wo .have been offered caiprt sweepers at $11 a dozen, but we wouldn't buy them because their cases are of light sheet iron instead of wood won't stand up with use. Wo havo been offered porcelain tablo tops at 95c apiece, but we wouldn't buy them because they aro "seconds" chipped in many places. We have been offered "seconds" of enamelwarc, but we won't buy tho seconds because they are chipped, exposing tho metal that will rusand taint the food. We havo been offered bathroom fixtures of iron, painted or enameled, but we will not buy them because a slight chip of the paint or enamel exposes the iron, which when touched with water rusts and stains tho towel or washrag. We havo been offered aluminum ware and tinware so thin that even a child can bend it we will not buy it because it will not give satisfaction. Wo have been offered so-called mahogany-finished servinj traya that are made of plain pine wood, with a piece of paper or decalcomania pasted on under the glass. No! The bars are up ! Wanamaker enamelwarc and aluminum ware and tinware and ironware are FIRSTS; not seconds; Wanamaker carpet sweepers havo wood-cases. Wanamaker bathroom fixtures are all made of brass, nickel-plated or enameled. Wanamaker bristle brushes are all bristles. Wanamaker mahogany serving trays are solid mahogany frames with veneer bottoms; tho mahogany - finished trays are solid wood, stained. Wanamaker housewares are all REAL, GENUINE SAFE, SATISFACTORY. Yet, prices are down ! Prices arc down 10 to 40 per cent, in the September Sale now going on down on regular, first-grade, perfect Wanamaker housewares that are guar anteed to give satisfaction all the time. Included in the salo are refrigerators, Sewing machines, ironware, tin ware, enameled ware, aluminum ware, wooden ware, carpet sweepers, casseroles, coffee perco lators and pots, cutlery. baskets, bathroom fixtures, j brushes! dusters, chamois' skins, trunks -everythine that's needed in tho kitchen, bathroom or for other household use. (Fourth Floor) ii MM ssmifa v I If You Want the Best of the Gut Glass, Come at Once The collection for tho September Salo of China and Glass is a largo one, but at the same time it is greatly varied. Here and there is an exquisite bowl or vase or bonbon dish that is but one of a kind. These things naturally go pretty quickly when lovers of beau tiful things catch sight of them. If you come in soon you will share in the best choice. (Fourth Floor, Clieslnut) Beautiful Wall Brackets in the Lamp Sale A limited number of them, but a varied assortment. In almost any finish you prefer gold, silver, brushed brass, ivory, gold and blue. Somo for one light, others for two. Prices are $7.50 to $75 each, which is about; a third less than regular. Plenty of mahogany finish 9-inch candlesticks at 60c each less than half price. Also boudoir lamps, pottery lamps, reading lamps, floor lamps and shades of ajl sizes at reductions of 25 to 50 per cent. i (fourth Floor, Central) N 1 M sa atafl W fVl ' ' V B?jf BBaBJHftvBBlaal wi i ' iiiiMiri 1,1 i mi T waft I ii tM Q ,. ,' n a . r P., " 1 " im. . rw jb JWB!" 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