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Great Organ play at 9, 11, 11.55
and 4.50
Chimes nt Noon
WANAMAKER'S
DOWN STAIRS STORE
WANAMAKER'S
WEATHER
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GIVES
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Mrs. Emma Smith, of German
town, Recovering After Suc
cessful Transfusion
KINSMAN VICTIM OF GAS
A woman, submitting to tin npcrn
tlon of blood transfusion, savod the life
today ot Dennis McGro -when lie was
apparently at the fioint of death from
illuminating gas poloninc nt tlic Oer
mantown llospital. She ii Mrs. Kmmn
Smith, of 427 East Penn street, Ger
mantown, MeGeo's cousin.
McGee, who was n helper in Cramp's
shipyard, suffered a nervous break
down several weeks ago. Yesterday
evening he was found lying unconFclous
on tho floor of the bathroom nt 473
East I'cnn street, where he lived, by
nnother cousin, Miss Nellie Shortle, and
Arthur Smith, husband of the woman
who gave her blood to save his life.
At tho Gerraantown Hospital it was
decided that blood transfusion was the
only way to save MrGec. Smith of
fered his blood, but when tested it was
found to bo not of the desired qunlity.
Then Mrs. Smith gave six ounces of
blood.
Tho operation was o successful that
McGee was able to sit up today. Mrs.
Smith will bo able to leave the lin'-pitnl
this aftcrnoou. She showed remarkable
courage in volunteering to aid M((ee,
because she has undergone three opera
tions in tho last three years.
BENEFIT PLAY TONIGHT
Irish-American Dramatic Troupe to
Present Romantic Drama
Irish character, thought and wit will
be delineated In a play entitled "The
nose of the Brosnn," a romantic drama,
to bo produced by the Irish-American
Dramatic Troupe, of Philadelphia, this
evening at Mooso Auditorium, 11,11
North Broad street.
The piny was written by .T St.
George Jojcc, nnd tho scene is lnid in
the Irish Midlnnds, tho period being
the early days of the leign of Queen
Victoria. The proceeds of the play,
which is under the stage direction of
"Walter E. Endy, will go to aid the
Convent Sisters of St. Joseph, Superior,
Wis. The characters and tho players
who will portray them are :
Arthur O'Connor John A. Kennedy
Ullo Blak Walter I. l.mly
Ned O'Mara Joseph D. union
Jtobort Sinclair Jack U I rown
Andy Shea Peter J. JtlBBlnM
Koxey" Sullivan Jamen Bradley
filr Henry Laecellos .... .Thomsa J-irob
Dillon.... William o. Harris
Lieutenant Spencer .Leo Bradley
Mary O'Mara -Miry I.. Morrla
I,lly O'Connor Helen O'Donoho.e
Bitten Caaey Catherine KapreautlucK
Irish songs nnd folk dances by M. P.
O'Kecfe and Mary H. Heardon will
be featured.
CHANGE IN GROVE LINE
Routes 49 and 56 to Be Consolidated
on Sunday
Consolidation of tho Glenside and
Erie avenue lines, Routes 49 and DO,
effective Sunday, September 28, Is an
nounced by the P. R. T. as a step in
line with the plans of President Mitten
for economics of operation. The
change. It is said, will not interfere
with public service. On nnd after Sun
day tho lino will be operated from
Second and Tioga streets to Erie ave
nue, Pulaski and Eighteenth streets,
and thence over tho present Routo 40,
by which tho combination lino is to be
known, to "Willow Grovo.
New schedules have also been pre
pared for Routes 2 and 20, also effec
tive Sunday, September 28. Routo 2
cars will start from Fifteenth street
and Erie avenue, Instead ( of from
Eleventh street, and will terminate at
Porter street at night, running to the
navy yard .only during tho day. Route
No. 20 cars will run from Somerset
street to the navy yard on Twelfth
street, returning on Thirteenth street.
Now tho starting point is the Eleventh
street and Erio avenue loop.
SAVES CANOEISTS' LIVES
Power Works Engineer Stops Tur
bine Into Which They Were Drifting
Quick work on the part of Harry
Morran. engineer In the nnwrr unrk
on too Manayunk canal near du Pont
street, saved tho lives of two canoeists
who were drawn in toward a hugo
turbine wheel lato yesterday afternoon.
Morgan saw tho canoe nnd Immedi
ately shut off tho power. Within a few
feet of o wheel the canop drifted to a
stop and Morgan pointed) tho way to
paddla to safety.
A young man and woman In the
canoe thanked the engineer fervidly and
paddled away without making their
names known.
Wills Probated Today
Relatives were the beneficiaries In
four wills admitted to probate today.
The disposition of tho wills was as fol
lows: Martha Manlell, C017 Spring
field avenue, $10,000; Michael Morris,
2030 Federal street, $4460; Norn Van
dergrlft, 2630 Ash street, ?0000, and
Sara J. Speer, who died In Asbury
Park, $20,000. Inventories announced
today placed the following values on
four personal estates :" Oscar II. Teller
$153,203.24; Benjamin O. I.oxley, $5(1,-'
105.50) John Sawyer, $15,257.00,' and
Mary a Orr, $5560.
Mother and Boy Burned
Karl ManherskI, two years old, of
27,12 Ash street, Bridesburg, suffered
severe burns when he fell agalnet the
kitchen range In his home. His father
.carried blm la bis arms to tho Frank
ford Hospital.
An hour after tie child had been ad
mitted to tho hospital ManherskI re
turned with his wife. She suffered
severe barns about the hands and arms
while attempting to smother the flames
which had enveloped the child.
s To Observe Her 100th Birthday
Mrs. William Ennelshelmer. 101
West Logan street, wjll celebrate her
1WUJ Dlrtnuay neit Sunday. She is ihe
grandaunt of. 3, Jardea quenlber, of
tho Philadelphia Council oT'NulJcnal
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iale of 2400 Pair of Women 9i
tore Proposes for Saturday a
HlrBi Lace Shoes at $6o90 a Pair
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And Now Come
Lovely
Furs
Purs lmvo so much to
recommend them warmth,
beauty, softness, becoming
ness that women arc liable
to forget that all these pleas
ant features are dependent
upon one point, and that is
quality. If furs have not
sound quality they will not
long letain their warmth and
beauty, their softness and
charm.
Every piece of Wanamaker
fur is of high qunlity, the
highest possible for tho price.
Every pelt is carefully exam
ined, every lining is skillfully
put in and every fastening is
ust wheie it should be. In
teresting just vow arc:
seal dyed coney, which is
used in small throw scarfs,
straight muffler collars and
stoles, ranging in price from
16.50 to $65.
smart littlo pieces of mole
in the form of muffler collars
and cape effects. $30 to 90.
dyed opossum capo collars
of generous size at $18. Muffs
to match these rematkablc
collars are $18.
Other small furs, all in ex
cellent taste, aro of natural
and dyed brown squirrel, beti
er, raccoon, skunk, wolf and
fox.
(Market)
Tub Silk Blouses
Are So Practical
They do not muss easily and
arc jeadily tubbed when soiled.
Two excellent bread-and-butter
models one with box pleats
down the front, tho other with a
convertible collar arc of good
quality in whito or flesh pink
silk. $4.50.
e
at $1.15
will cause these waists of plain
and novelty voiles to take wings.
They arc in trimmed and plain
styles and are mussed from han
dling. Sizes are incomplete.
Qymni Middies
All whito jean middies with
braided collars arc in regulation
gym stylo at $2.
(Market)
IK&
for the Kiddies
to Sleep M
of soft, warm flannellctte, cut
generously nnd well made.
Pajamas in one-piece style, 2 to
12 year sizes, $1.25 and $1.60. In
two-piece style, 8 to 16 year sizes,
$2 nnd $2.50.
Nightgowns in G to 16 year
sizes, $1.50 to $2.
Nightshirts for boys of 8 to 16,
$1.50.
(Central)
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Fragrance
Talcum, in a glass container,
50c.
Compact powder and rouge,
50c.
Face powder, 50c.
Toilet water, $1.50; extract, $2.
(Central)
clhooll
pedal, $9c75
JlflDtS
These are excellent suits of natural color corduroy and corduroy
is one of tho most durable materials to be had in boys' suits.
The coats have vertical pockets, belts, and are well lined.
Tho trousers have taped seams, are lined throughout, and all the
pockets arc faced.
They are all that a boy's suit should be; well tailored and sturdily
made. Fittings for boys of 7 to 10 years.
(Gallery, Market)
Sound, serviceable shoes of durable leathers like these are not to be found about
town unless ono pays $2 to $4 more and that is a conservative estimate.
Every shoo is of durable, well-cured leather, on attractive lines, firmly sewn and
serviccably welted. There arc all sizes from 2 Us to 8, with plenty of the most-asked-for
sizes of 5, 6 and 7.
These Are in Four Styles
Black kidskin with welted soles and high, curved heels;
Dlack calfskin with dark gray cloth tops, welted soles and medium heels;
Brown kidskin with welted soles and high, curved heels;
Dull black leather shoes with welted soles and low heels for walking.
Women s Tan Shoes Women's Dark Grav
Special at $5.90 Shoes Special at
a Pair $4.40 a Pair
Dark gray leather with a soft kidskin
finish, lace high. Some have cloth top-.
The light-weight soles and high, coered
heels make them very comfortable and
attractive.
Dark tan calfskin lace shoes with welted
soles have medium or low heels. Think of
the walks through the country you can
take with them!
(riirslnut)
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Looking to the Feet of Ouir School Children
The romping and playing are good for growing feet and that shoes
wear out quickly is only natural. The proper, wide-enough lasts,
long-enough slioes and the most durable leathers at moderate prices
these are tho best that any one can do to Pec that children's feet arc
properly yet inexpensively shod.
Shopping in the Down Stairs Shoe Store helps a lot, for shoes
arc always as inexpensive as is compatible with good quality.
Dark tan leather, dull black leather and black patent leather
arc all made into good lace and button shoes with welted soles. Sizes
6 to 2 aro $3.25 to $6.50 a pair.
(Clint
Little shoo.- of man.v leather-, in sizes 2 to 5 arc $1.75 to $2.50
a pair.
Sturdy Shoes
Lace shoes of tan r black leather with strong uppers and heavy,
welted soles aie in all sizes from children's 6 to girls' 6 at $3.40 to
$5.90 a pair.
Boys' shoes ot daik tan oi dull black leather on wide-too or
English lasts tire in sizes small 10 to large 6 at $3.50 to $5.90 a pair.
Girls' shoes of dark tan leather, dull black leather and black
patent leather in lace anil button stvles have welted soles. Sizes 2$
to 6 at $5.90 to SO 90 a pair.
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Pearl Beads
50c, 75c and $1.25
For the first time In a long
while we have been able to get
filled pearl beads imitation
pearls, of course at anywhere
near these prices. These are
graduated beads in 18 to 36 inch
necklet lengths, and the prices are
special, indeed.
(Central)
Veils, Special
at 55c
Trim, pretty veils in black,
brown, taupe, purple and navy.
In various meshes they have
attractive velvet or chenille dots.
(Central)
Special Skirts of Jersey
Savings of 50c to $5 on a Skirt
It's a pleasant mode, for these are such practical and adaptablo
Rkirts. There arc numerous weights and weaves of jersey and niceties
of finish vnry in stylo to make choosing interesting.
At $10, king's blue jersey skirts aro of wool with threads of
lustrous fiber woven in to give an unusual finish and to add to the
durability. . ,
At $10.50, finely woven jersey skirts are in brown, black, taupe and
navy blue, gathered all around under a belt. The slit pockets aro
trimmed with flat, covered buttons.
At $12.50, quite unusual arc the skirts of silvertone jersey in dark
purple and Wistaria with attractive pockets.
At $16.50, heavy heather-brown jersey skirts show patch pockets
with four small box pleats on each.
Other jersey skirts go up to $21.50.
(Market)
What a
New
Glowing- Gather! o
Hats at $5 and $8
iij$$ij& j
Dear little flat tarns with a
glint of silver thread in their
flat tops; soft-crown hats of
corded velvet with narrow
brims faced with beaver; hats
made entirely of velvet turn
ing up softly from the face.
So it goes, first one hat after
another catching your eye as
jou pass among them. Young
women will not fail to notice
the broad - brimmed velvet
hats, drooping slightly at the
sides and wreathed with flow
ers. Hundreds of new hats will
be ready for Saturday and
you will pronounce them
charming;
The Proper Hats
for Children
abound in the Down Stairs
Store. Scores of pretty little
velours, felts and beavers in
simple, youthful styles for
school, as well as gay little
trimmed hats for Sunday best.
Prices start at $3.,
(Market)
New and Fashionable Coats for Women
and Young Women
Many Specially Priced
With all the cold weather ahead of us, prices of
warm wool fabrics still soaring, and the selection of
moderately priced coats about town very limited, this
gathering is ready at an opportune time.
286 Coats at $32.50 to $39.50
There is a saving of more than $10 on the velour
ccat at $32.50 that is sketched. It is in all sizes
from 14 to 44, in brown, taupe, green or navy. That
is but ono of the opportunities in this group. Also,
silvertone, velour, and sucdene coats are all lined
with plain or figured silks. Many are trimmed with
sealene or skunk opossum fur.
290 Coats at $42.50 to $69.50
Included arc coats of chameleon cord, bolivia,
crystal cord, tinseltone, silvertone, sucdene, etc. A
coat of suedene with sealene fur collar and cuffs is
sketched. It is lined with figured silk. $60.50.
Nutria, scalene or skunk opossum cape or shawl
.collars add luxurious warmth to coats of tinscjtone
and silvertone at $45.
1 24 Coats at $72.50 to $11110
Individual, distinctive coats are these, that
women like to wear and the fact that there are two
(and hometimes only one) of a style adds to their
desirability. Coats of evora, bolivia, chameleon cord,
tinseltone. etc., are handsomely tailored: some are
trimmed with squirrel, nutria, Hudson seal (dyed
$69.50 muskrat), etc.
(Market)
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oSOO Pretty Serge arrud TrScotSmie
Dresses at $Uo5D to $25
In Aborat 40 Bufftferemit ModeDs
Wool dresses of this type are absolutely the most serviceable of
all moderately priced dresses. They can be worn day after day and,
with the occasional addition of a fresh collar, always appear smart
and trim. Young women at school, business women and women who
take an active part in affairs find such dresses ideal.
The dresses at $13.50 and $16.50 are simple, tailored blue serges,
trimmed only with black silk braid and a lacy collar or a silk vest.
There are fifteen kinds of dresses at $19.50, and they are of navy
serge or tricotine, braided or embroidered in silk.
Coat dresses of serge some in large sizes are here at $23.50.
At $25 there is excellent choosing in both tricotine and serge, with
plenty of the interesting chemise dresses that aro so fashionable. All
have silk-lined bodices and many were copied from hipher priced
frocks.
New Ideas in Wool Jersey
mark some more dresses in this same category. They aro in navv
Pekin and golden brown, some with braided ovcrblouses, like littio
coats, some with embroidered crepe de chine vestees. You'll note much
braiding. $19.50, $29.50, $35 and $45.
New Velveteens
in navy and black are made in five different ways with interesting
drapings about the skirts. $32.50, $35 and $39.50.
(Market)
Real Fall Weather Has Set
Men to Thinking
thinking that their summer clothes are decidedly passe and
that it is high time to get into new fall suits. The suits are
here, hundreds of fine thintrs ready for your trying on, in the
big, airy Daylight Store, down half a flight from Market Street.
Cheviots Cassimeres Flannels
Such arc the materials, and ivory inch is pure wool. The suite
aro tailored as they should be tailored with a nice observance of
collars, lapels and pockcU. They are single nnd double breasted,
with waistliric, belts or plain sack coats. $30 to $36.50.
Special at $27.50
Re-enforcements keep sizes complete in these special suits
of fancy mixed cheviot. They're all wool, through and through,
and arc cut in just u trifle at tho waist line very trim. Ordi
narily such suits as these would be marked $5 more.
((.cilterj-, MurUet)
Yonir New mat, Snr!
Here it is, whether soft or stiff, but correct in any case.
New soft hats in black, brown, pi em, gray and olive have the
right dash of Fall about them. The inner bands of leather are
a comfort point. $1 and $4.50.
Derby Hats of 1919 block are $3.75.
Hats for School Boys
Good little tweeds and mixtures that will stand a great
amount of banging around are $1.50 and $2.
(nailery. Market)
Menu's Good Slhlrts at $2
Are $11 Umderpnee
If we had bought them recently every shirt in this lot of
000 would have to be marked at $1 more so you can see what
splendid value they are at $2. They are of doucettine, a finely
woven, highly mercerized cotton material with a white ground
and stripes of many color--. Some have stripes of plain black,
blue and so on; others hac stripes of two colors. All have soft
cuffs.
The-c arc Wanamaker shirts of high quality, cut with plenty
of room through the shouklei., with sleeves that arc long enough
nnd with neckbands that leally fit.
And theie are all siz'js.
((.aller.T. Market)
The Right Weights In Men's
Uuiderwear airad Hosiery
asud the Right Prices
Medium weight merino shirts and drawers are "second"
quality, but special value at $1.75 the garmrnt. The drawers are
ankle length and the shirts have long sleeves.
Athletic union suits of fine cross-bar nainsook unusually
fine are made entirely without buttons, which means many
minutes saved. Special at $1 the suit.
Medium weight ecru cotton shirts with long sleeves and
ankle-length drawcis are "seconds" and 85c a garment.
Halfhose of black, coidovan and white cotton are in seamless
style and special at 25c a pair.
Split-foot black cotton half hose are 30c a pair.
Cashmere spoils hose in heather mituics are 65c a pair.
Fine lisle half hose m black, tan, navy, gray and whito are
excellent at 40c u pair.
O.ullir.i . Mnrkrt)
$32.50
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Aotiminnip Brings Slants of
Distiiractioini to Womeirn
Suits for sports or business wear are splendidly tailored
on clean-cut, simple lines of wool jersey, herringbone mixtures
and tweeds. $25, $30 and $32.50.
Wool VeloiDr Suits, Special at $35
show very attractive backs on the jackets, finished with silk
crows' feet. They aro lined with flowered silk. Skirts aro
gathered in back and plain in front Tho color selection is
seasonable reindeer, green, navy, brown and plum.
The Beauty off Silvertone
is recognized and rewarded by Miss Autumn, for she uses it in
some of her most charming suits. An illustrative model is navy
or Pekin silvertone. The back of tho jacket is tucked to the
waist and ripples below tho belt. $39.50.
The suit that is sketched is also $39.50. It is of heavy wool
poplin, trimmed with braid.
Oxford Gray Suits at $42.50
Oxford gray tailored suits for women havo inset bands of
braid down tho backs of the jackets and tho pockets and cuffs
aro trimmed to match.
A Large Mole Collar
tops a pujt with warm individuality; tho .suit is of scnl brown
broadcloth in an attractive rippling model. The. jacket is hand-pmely-Jined
with flowered silk. Special, $30.
" (Market)
$35
$39.50
Pretty School Clothes for Girls and J mum ion
Tub Frocks
White linene regulations with dark or
cadet blue collars arc in sizes 6 to 14 years
at $3.
Clean-looking frocks of gingham in any
number of styles arc mostly in plaids. Sizes
6 to 14 years, $3 to $5.50, with almost
unlimited choosing.
Dark Middies
Navy blue serge middies in sizes 12 to
16 years are trimmed with white or red
braid. $5.50 and $6.
- Warm, heavy flannel middies in navy
blue' arc in sizes 14 and 16 years, $7.75.
Soft Velveteen
in black or brown is mado into the graceful
frock that is sketched. It is stitched with
red wool and trimmed with silk plaid and
red buttons. Sizes 12 to 16 years, $15.
Smart and in Good Taste
Is the other dress that is sketched. The skirt
is of plaid and buttons on to a white waist
of fine pique. Siscs 10 to 16 years, $12.
For migtii School Girls
Warm, dark school frocks of serge, vel
veteen, combinations of serge and satin and
a few of plaid and jersey arc well made on
good lines witli the niceties of finish snug
cuffs, fitting shoulders, finished scams, etc.
that mothers would particularly require of
dressmakers or tailors.
There is, an assortment of colors, too
green, navy, gnrnet, black nnd brown.
Sizes 14 to 17 years, $12.50 to $37.50.
The coat that is sketched is of heavy,
warm coating in a brownish mixture. It is
lined throughout and buttons close to the
neck. Notice tho pockets and the buttons.
Sizes 12 to 16 years, $19.50.
Tweed coats with full backs and belts
in front are lined throughout in sizes 12
to 16 years, $18.50.
Heavy, closely woven coats in brown,
green nnd blue have large collars of soft,
deep kit coney. They are half-lined in sizes
15 and 17 years, $25 nnd $28.50
Other coats for girls and junior girls aie
of silvortone and velour, some with fur col
lars, and go up to $12.50.
(Market)
Slj 12 $19.50
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A Group of Coats in 6-Year Size
Included are littlo coats of corduroy, chin
chilla, velour and heavy coatings, all well and
fully lined. Some liaye collars of fur. $7.50
to $18.
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