ymmmzrvmfm . J,-V EVENINCf PUBLIC LEDGER- PHIEADEEPBXA', MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1019 7 '1 3. W. C I. Band at 9 Grand Organ at 11, 11:55 and 4:50 WANAMAKER'S V Store Opens at 9 WANAMAKER'S Store Closes at 5 WANAMAKER'S WEATHER Cloudy T Chlmaa at Kmd -' What a Wonderful Pageful of Wonderful News for a Monday I' U js. :if f fciu On Friday Last, in Independence Square, General Pershing Walked under trees where George Washington, Ben Franklin and Marquis Lafayette a century and a half ago often walked communing together and planning for the new America. In the ovatjon to General Pershing, as he moved and spoke as he gazed over the scene blocked in by people that overflowed the square and filled the four streets around it, the great commander's words and manners bore evidence of a special inspiration for the unique occasion in which he stood out and above all others. His immense physical strength was apparent when he stood with two hands handling a large shovel and his foot upon it to fill it for the bedding Of the Pershing tree. General Pershing planted in Philadelphia a good deal more than one tree. Signed Sept. IS, 1919. New Fall Riding Habits for Women This is the first time these Fall riding habits have been shown. They are custom made in our own factory and the tailor ing and correctness of the styles are thus assured. There is a choice of sev eral models and a number of colors. .Prices from $42.50 to $85. (First Moor, Central) New Tunics and Flouncings Copies of French Importations One changes one's idea of a tunic as soon as one sees these beautiful things, for they are as different as can be from the usual tunics. There are straight pieces for the front and back fastening over the shoulder and with cords or belts for the waist. They arc made of silver or gold net, with stitching and beading to make the required design. Or they ore of black net elab orately embroidered in heavy (Main Floor, The Great Oriental Rug Event of the Autumn Season Will Open Here Next Wednesday Morning This will be the largest and most important sale of Persian. Caucasian and Chinese rugs in a long time. Oriental rugs continue scarce and high priced, but you will find it hard to believe this when you look around at the magnificent collection which we have assembled for this Sale and at the prices marked on them. It will be a beautiful exhibition and a sale worth coming many miles to take advantage of. 300 Woman's Special, This is just what the wholesale cost of these umbrellas is today. They have all-silk covers, black, dark blue, green, purple, taupe and handles with bakelite tops or rings, (Main Floor, Forivard March, March, March! In the Shoe Sale! There is still splendid choosing with great savings in the extraordinary sale of more than 80,00 pair of men's hjgh shoes and women's high and low shoes. The great majority of these shoes are winter shoes, the kind you want to buy right now the,kind you want to buy two or three pair of for they average half price and thene is no telling when such an opportunity will arise again. Women's high shoes $5.40, $6.75, $7.75 and ?8.75 . TU2 !'!!. 1 l,fflr- ! l-ft t rtft J -, 1ft M 1 HJBal K n IV HHIirit. .. Jt . B . IB I Ills .lll 31 I Sllll Jtn Ull ()- Art ITW JHTBf m' ?yfl'2ttAz: .-"&... ,-4 ..... , XKS& .. ij.sf . tt "-ji . . . l : i ;. ...'vmpBm'arw; -, , -. i ,, tat, aoag mwo i,v.op. s.w.mmt . i. .'. ,. .... .w. '.. :nct. i.. v - Marv. i. ; '. v a JHfj ... t l "' ar , T T ' x ,. '"J; .,..1 i jluw,.fHMrfi.j'a .)!. i-iWV(.i,iip i. i .11 ,i .iiyiiiL-n, mnipiiiin nninMipiHJI , .,, , ,'V .J fH I .- (" IlBfA ... .., M-vwiMnaljirfiM - -""' fr-itAWa-ttrliBi in. i i mil i i-ilAirMifiitn-----"fl jjjiJajMAaaint...JH,...,, .'..; ,t1am tiatlM liBlianilnwiiii' i TiaMaaMfiafilliiiiiiiaVaii' i jkw& v$p ill chenille thread, black silk braid or metal; such tunics with a foun dation are a dress in themselves. They are $37.50 to $60. The flouncings, on the- same order, are 40 inches (skirt width), and come in black, brown, blue, or taupe net, or geogrgette crepe embroidered in chenille braid or metal thread. They are$4.75 to $12.75 a yard. Bandings, in some cases match ing the flouncings and tunics, $4.90 to $9.25 a yard. Central) Silk Umbrellas $7.50 sterling silver tops or leather trimmed. " Many people with the holidays in mind will like to have them for gifts. Market) at .$4.40, Women's $6.75. (Tint Jlw, Market) Ready on Tuesday The Glorious New Paris Hat and All Fall Millinery Fashions Recall the Fashions of the Days of Louis the Grand Harking back to the splendor and magnificence of the fashions of Louis XIV" and Louis XV, the new Paris modes recall the beauty and richness of the modes of the eighteenth century. Quite free again to devote herself to creating new fashions, after months and years of the reign of the War God and a consequent somberness of diess, Paris seems to have out done herself this Autumn. Here are the very latest hats from Paris many were lifted from their boxes but a day or so ago. And not only are the newest fashions here but the fashions are those of the foremost Paris modistes. Marcelle Demay x 11 Rue Royale, Paris sends a special and exclusive collection of the newest modes for the Winter. These hats are never copied, and are always original and distinctive. From Other Paris Modistes come original, daring, unusual and charming new chapeaux Maria Guy Evelyne Varon Lewis Jeanne Due Marie Lancret Odette Vasseltn Vitteard Suzanne Talbot Helene Julia Louise Narsy Hats Turn Off the Face Trimmings Turn Down and there you have the new fashion trend for the Winter. Wide brims which flare away from the face hats with sharply up turned brims these are extremely smart. Feathers, fur, ornaments these turn down toward the face and away from the hat and that is another newness you will note. There is VELVET EVERYWHERE AND MANY FEATH ERS. Soft, rich silken velvets in the loveliest colors feathers stiff and straight and cutled (and plenty of ostrich!) are all indicative of the new fashions. HATS ARE MEDIUM SIZE AND LARGE QUITE LARGE huge', sometimes! Browns are fashionable in ever so many shades! Nasturtium browns and duller, deeper browns, wood-like browns and shades that suggest the Autumn itself, coppery reds and new blues, gold shades and blues, American Beauty and turquoise all these you will see in the hats themselves. (Second Floor, Chestnut) I Tailored Waists for ! This Time of Year j Which means waists of heavier cottons than women have been wearing, for such weights are more comfortable now that the days aie klllltj). , $2.30 for white linene waists with collars which may be worn high or low; soft turn-back cuffs. $3 for corded white madras waists, with .detachable collar and soft turn-back cuffs. $3.50 for a still heavier quality white madras with high or low neck. $5.50 for waists of pure white linen, made with high collar, in verted box pleats in front and hemstitching for trimming. $5.50 for tailored waists of a fine crepe which we brought all the way from Japan for the purpose The crepe is in a creamy white, the blouses may be worn high or low in the neck. (Third Floor, Central) low shoes at $4.75 and ' V"- - Women's Pine Initial Handkerchiefs $9 a Dozen Linen of fine quality, spotless and sheer, the tiniest hems, and a dainty embroidered letter in one corner make these handkerchiefs the attractive squares they are. Brand new and just unpacked 75c apiece, $9 a dozen. (.Main FUor, Central) What More Beautiful Thing in The World Than a Glowing Open Fire Now, before you start your heater, is the time of all times for an open fire, morning and evening, to take the chill off. The charm of the fire depends a great deal upon the charm of the fireplace furnishings. Fireplace furnishings of the most delightful kinds are to be had in the September Sale at special prices. Black andirons, specially priced- 13 inches high, $2.50. 14 inches high, $4.25. 14 inches high, $5. 18 inches high, $5.50. 18 Vi inches high, $8.76. Black and steel andirons 19 inches high, $11. 2JL inches high, $9.60. Flemish andirons 16 inches hisrh. 8. 18 uwhwi hih, $8. ,31 IwdwiWrfc, no.5?. Hosiery and Underwear for Thousands in a Special Sale This is b Sale of more than 50,000 piece of underwcai and pairs of stockings that are all of "second" quality. They were sent to us upon our urging by several large factories who knit the best hosiery and underwear in America. These are good's so slight in their defects that they would be sold in many places as first quality, but such is not our policy. They are rill marked with the yellow ticket, denoting thHt they are "seconds," and the savings range from one-fourth to one-half. ' They are mostly Fall and Winter weights that people are looking for right now. And for all practical purposes, as if they were first quality, standard merchandise. Women's .Jot- a pair for black cotton stockings, "seconds." 50c for full-fashlond white and colored lisle, "seconds." 85c for colored Richelieu ribbed silk and black, white and Women's 25c for low-neck, sleeveless lisle vests, "seconds." 35c, 3 for $1, for lace-leg cot ton drawers and low-neck sleeve less white lisle vests, extra sizes; all "seconds." 40c for low-neck, sleeveless lible vests, regular and extra sizes, ' "seconds." (Went Men's Half Hose 35c, ,1 pair for $1, for natural merino half hose. Men's Underwear $1.2) for medium-weight nat ural merino shirts and drawers, "seconds." $1.35 for light-weight natural (Main Floor. Children's Stockings 25c for black and white ribbed 33c. 3 pairs- for $1, for black cotton stockings, "seconds." ... 30c for black and cordovan and whlte rllbed mercerized cot ribbed cotton. ton, "seconds." (Flrnt Floor, Market) Those Good Special We still have more than one hundred left, but the number is constantly diminishing. These are individual- blankets woven from about 65 per cent of wool, in size 62x84 inches, and in an attractive light gray color. (Mith Floor, The Upholstery Store Every Man Must Have a Soft Hat for Tomorrow The straw hat is last year's bird nest. The best thing to do is to get a really good soft hat at the start. The best thing to do is to get a really good Wana maker hat, a hat with staying qualities and fashion qualities. The most carefully selected hats in Philadelphia are ready right now just inside the Market Street Door. Prices $5, $6, $7 and $10. (Main Floor, Market) Light Cuttings and Inexpensive Glassware at Unusual Savings Needle etched, lead-blown tum blers, 10c each. Colonial water tumblers, 75c a dozen Plain-blown water tumblers, 75c a dozen. Light-cut goblets, 30c each. Light-cut iced tea sets, including spoons and covered jugs, $4 a set. Water sets with covered jugs, $4 a set. The sale presents a splendid choice of dinner sets, French, Eng lish and American, at savings of 10 to 50 per cent (Fourth Floor, Climlnut) I Fire sets, black 24 inches high, $5.50. 24 inches high, $6. 30 inches high, $7. Black and steel fire sets 30 inches high, $8.25. 30 inches high, with brush, $11. Flemish Are set 30 inches liiirh. $8.25. 30 Inches, with brush, $12. ik screens, $3 up to ?. IWfJMM 6.6 Up W ZKw J ' il K ( jrftV i3ii Stockings colored silk and artificial Mlk mixed; all "seconds." $1.50 for full-fashioned black and colored thread silk, "seconds." $2.85 for accordion-ribbed boot and all-over thread silk, "seconds." Underwear 50c for lace-leg cotton combina tion suits. 65c for lace and plain leg lisle and cotton combination suits, regular and extra sizes, "seconds." $1-35 for glove silk camisoles. $3.50 for glove silk envelope chemises. AUIe) 30c for heavy natural woolen Imlf hose. merino shirts and drawers, "sec onds." $1.75 for medium and heavy weight natural merino shirts arid drawers, "seconds." Market) Gray Blankets at $6.75 They are very neat and sightly looking blankets of excellent qual ity, and the price, $6.75 each, is one-third less than blankets of the same grade generally seli for now adays. (rnlrall New Undermuslins in Larger Sizes All these undermuslins are well cut and carefully made, and not planned larger in one, but all di mensions, so that they are quite comfortable. High-neck nightgowns, with plain tucked and embroidery trim med yokes, $2.50 to $3.60 Petticoats with plain panel, with scalloped bottom at $1.85 and others with narrow embroiderv . ruffles, $2.50 Camisoles of china silk in fle,h color or white, $2.50 to $3.50. I (Third Floor, Central) Choose Here From All of the Eight Great Talking Machines and Phonographs in America Thomas A. Edison many years ago fastened the blunt point of a needle into the mid dle of h diaphragm and shouted into the diaphragm receiver and caused the needle to record the vibrations of the fehout on a piece of moving tinfoil. Then he replaced the tinfoil in its original position and This was all right when there was only one or two of merit. -But now people know that there are 'a number of good instruments and they want to choose from them all. The Wananiaker Store is the first to make this possible. Eight great instruments are ready now BRUNSWICK CHENEY The prices of these in 'P'UlH CAHA ia 4lA .! -hud uiuid to mo uiuy FRANCE, looking toward peace, made gor geous brocades, even during wartime. These, together with the finest American weaves, are, among The New Fashion Silks shown Monday in the Silk Salon. We consider ourselves fortunate to have any at all of these. French metal brocades, for war conditions made" it impossible to produce many. They aie, however, just as beautiful in design and weaving as they ever were. They are the same kind of silks Paris is using for the hand iomest of evening gowns and wraps, but outside of Paris we know of no other place they are to be found. The prices are $30 to $45 a hu1. Ulnck French biocudes are $8 a yard. Fine American Silks Outing the war practically all ' supplies of silks from Switzer land and Italy were shut off, but 1 American silks became even bet- ' ter irl consequence. Beautiful tinsel brocades on crepe and satin, $8 to $25 a yard. ' Fine white novelty silks, $5.50 to $12 a yard. 1 Printed pussy willow taffetas, Chinese, Hindoo and other de signs, $5.50 a yard. Plain pussy willow taffetas, $4 a vard. , Printed ladiums, $4 a yard. Printed Georgettes, $4 a yard. (Mlk Store, rlrnt The China Sale Is Brilliantly. . Re-enforced With Rich j rew iut toriass There is such enthusiastic buying of cut glass that the new lots. just received arc specially welcome. They bring the variety up to a fine degice of completeness, com prising every article of cut glass that anybody can desire. Prices aro 25 to 50 per cent less than regular, items Berry bowls, $3 to $20. Orange bowls, $4.25, $4.75, $5.50 and $5.75 each. Low berry dishes, $2.25, $3, I $3.50, $4.50 to $15 each. Celery trays, $2, $2.50, $3, , $4.50 to $13 each. Sugar and cream sets, $2.75, $4, $4.25 to $12 each. Spoon trays, $1.26, $1.65, $1.85, $2.25 to $4 each. Candy dishes, 2 handles, 7-inch I size, $2.75 each. ' (Fourth Moor. Chretnut) This Is a Sale of 1 hey are chiettv of metal, in a variety of finishes and at reduc tions of 25 per cent, in some cases more. In the assortment are table $20 to $175.' (Fourth Floor, rrntral) Starts Its Today Here one may find many, many beautiful new fabrics, draperies, curtain materials, and so on, to make the home a pleasant place to live in. Tapestry will be much used this year for furniture cov erings, and we have a very fine assortment, indeed. Also reps, poplins, velours, damasks and armures. There are curtains of all kinds, from the heavy over-draperies to the finest laces and door panels. And there are all sorts of curtain materials besides. New cretonnes will interest many people, also new fancy pillows, table covers and wall tapestries. fVlfth Moor, AInrkrt) The New Fine Coating Made From Camel's Hair Polo coats were the fir.-t to use it, then handsome sports coat, and now it is being tnmmed with Hud son seal (dyed mubkrat) and beaver, and made into ome of the most beautiful Winter coat-, this far seen. The color is the much admired tawny shade, and the veae is un usually soft and fine. . 54 inches wide and $10 and $15 a yard. (llrt Floor, Ihrelnuti jeiked it forward so that the indentations passing the needle reproduced the words he had shouted. That was the marvelous In vention of the reproduction of sound. It has become one of the great things of the age. PATHE SONORA COLUMBIA EDISON their various types range all the m1au 4.. ....1.21-21. 1 II .LI. oiurt wj ejuuuii ana sen mem iiLajJL.itt. ,,:. 11J&.IX rtIi . ' Crepes de chme, $4.60 a yard. Crepes meteor, $3.50 and $5 a" ard. Charnicusc, yard. $3.50 and $6 a Satins, $2.65, $3 and $4 a yard. Crepes and voiles, $2.75 a yard. Black novelty silks, $5.50 to $8 a yard. Plain black silks satins, taf fetas, crepes, voiles, moires, failles, charmeuse, meteors, $3 to $7.50 a yard. Also Chinese hand-embroidered white Canton crepe $8 a yard. Floor, rhefttnat) t ! These are some specially attractive i Candy dishes, 2 hnndics, 7-inch' size, $3.75 and $5 each. J Relish dishes, $4.50, $5.50, $6.50, $7.50 and $0 each. J Footed nut dishes, $2.25, $2.75.t $3.50 each. '?", Low flower center bowls, 12t inch size, $12 each; 14-inch size,! $15 each. Flower vases, $1.75, $2.50, $3, $3.75, $4.50 and up to $60 each. J Lemonade bowls on foot, $15 $18.50 to $400 each. Beautiful Lampsi I lamUS. desk InmrW Aavannnrk lamps, candlesticks and torches. alW oi mem attractive and manvot great beauty at prices gome itfrWS f Fall Season ! And there are silks, fringes, and so i on, for the making of lamp shades, i table covers and pillow covers. j Then we have special workrooms . for the reupholstering of furniture, painting, installing window shades anything that will help in g6t 1 ting the house ready for Winter. Warm Sleeping Garments for the Children Muslins and cambrics are nok waim enough for little bodies when the nights Krow chill. Canton flunnel night drawers, with feet, 2 to 10 years, $1.75. Colored flannelltit night drawers, 2 to 10 years, $1.&0. White flannellet nightgowns, 1 to 3 years, $1; 6 to '4 years, $1.60 to $2.25. Colored fiannellet gowns, 6 to 1 ears, $175 to $2.25. (Thlril Moor. ChfKtnul) Other inventions grew from it, until now the talking ma chine, or phorjgraph, which ever name you' prefer, is the usual thing in every music-loving home. Every great store in the serv ' , ice of its customers has pro I vided one, or perhaps two, of these musical instruments. VICTROLA VOCALIAN way from $20 to $6000 11 an. ffi!3 ; W . a V5. -l 41
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