m m f W' X kv 4 EVBNIKG PUBLIC LEDGER PHILADELPHIA, FBIDAY NOVEMBER 21, 1919 nwnMRMi Necessities Fqlks Insist on clear, good tast ing water. But these alone ilo not make water absolutely health ful. PUROCK free of mineral deposit, or vegetable organism, is purity plus. Our deliveries pass your door. 'Phone or write for regular service, THE CHAS. E. HIRES CO. 210 So. 24th St., Pbil. DRINK m WATER CHESTNUT HILL HOUSEWIVES HAVE FOOD CENTER; HIT H C. L. Drop in at Community Store on Way Home From Clubs or Shopping Tours and Purchase Prepared Meals at Lou) Cost ORGAN PLAYERS AJ CONCERT Club Hears Famous Belgian Musi cian at Wanamaker's Members of the OrKitti rinorv Club were guests Inst night nt the concert 1 Charles M Courboln, ltelslrtn nigutilst. in the Wnnnmnker ntoie The ntogrnm Tfls made up of number .clt'f tcil b members of the club. Included In it mis mi improvisation of a theme given In Dr John M I? Ward, president of the club, uhhli gnc full play to erer.v phase of the organ The concert was the eighth of Mr Courboln'a series in the Wanniniikir store. HntiieuUes of Clicslmit Hill fitid ionic of their domestic problems dis appearing with the advent nf the com munlt) center home cooked food shop, which opened recently at 8110 (5er mantouii avenue. Now serantlesi wiuiien mu drop into the food Rhop on their waj home from club or shopping and purchase (lelicinuslj cooked meats, ready cooked tegctable?-. desserts and liome-mnde breads. The hae to tarrv the things home tliom-elu'fc, for there is no de lleiv sen Ice, ami Mime of the things maj hmo to be reheatid nt home. Hut the hoiisewics urc delighted with the plan and Us popularity Is growing Some of them get only desserts or perhaps just the meat for the dinner at the food shop. Othirs earr) home the entire meal The prices are reasonable, mind thc lind the plan n great sacr of time and cuergj Meat dishes including enough for four persons sell for nil nu'rnKP of shtj cents Desserts are from fhe to ten cents for each person, and egetnbles are ten cents a serving. Outginntli of League The Community Center is the out giowth of the Chestnut Hill blanch of the national league for women's service, which was headed l Mrs, 13. W Clark. It was Mrs. Clark's idea that when the national league was dis banded, its organization should beiome a community center socle!) Hlnco last May this plan has been developing) and nR each need arose in Hie community the organization tiled to meet It. The domestic servant problem Is the big tiling being worked out now. A lunchroom wns opened last month to answer the need felt bv business men and women In the neighborhood of 8110 (tcrinntitown nvenue, nml the school ihlldien who had no place to lunch. 1'ioin that lunchroom niose the demand for home-cooked foods thnt might be taken home. Miss M. Limerick hns bun made dietitian. So far the home cooked foods are on sale ouh on Wed ilesda.vs, Thuisdajs. l''iidnjt ami Hntunlnjs. "As soon as the Micni shortage is WANTED First-Class Statistician 1'liIUUuIiuiiu bunkum iiuusc, mem. hero New York Stuck exchange, (I csiro lmmedUto services of high grado man to answer letters of Inquiry about securities; prepare circulars describing bonds, pre ferred stocks and other securi ties; prepare financial data for uso of salesmen and branch offices; prcpnre financial adver tising matter, and analyze cor poration reports Correspondence with applicants will bo trevted ni strictly confidential II 27. l.EDQCIt OFFICE over," Raid Miss Limerick, "we expect to have cakes and a greater variety of desserts. Wc will try to supply the demnnd as vvc learn what that tie tnnnd Is." Aside from its' service to the house wives, the Community Center answero many other needs of the neighborhood. Community Dances Held Community dances are held' nt the house each Tuesday and Thursday eve ning and there Is a dancing class dur ing the week. There are dressmaking, cooking and canning classes, some at tended by society girls and some made up of foreign-born girls who have had no chance to lenrn the essentials of housekeeping in their own home. Another Interesting feature is the combo in corrective exeiclses. Miss A. Nlllson Is director nf this. She trcatH the children who have minor defects, teaching them proper exercises to rem edy their defects. The CTtcnslvcncRS of the work done nt the center is shown by the variety of organized deportments. Mrs. George Woodward is (hnlrmnn of the Commu nity Center. Miss Sophie Uoss is vice chnirman ; Sirs. Joseph Dallctt, trens- OVERLAND Four touring cars 5 passenger; $300 tircr; Miss Doris Karic, secretory, and Mrs. K. 1 Noble, executive secretary. Mrs. Oeorge McCrcnry Is chairman of the house and of the home economics committees J Mrs. Fred I.ntidstrcet, lo cal welfare; Mrs. Henry l'nneoast, housing mid sanitation; Mrs. II mold Iturlelgh, dance; Mrs, Fred Hhepnrd, dramatics; Mrs. Ilussell I.ee, singing; Mrs. Fred Packard, workroom; Mih. Noble, shop ; Mrs. Daniel Fnrr, Tues day nfternoon sew Ing class ; Mrs, K. W. Clark, NatlonnI League; Mrs. J. W. (Irnham, lied Cross; Miss Ocrtrudc Henry, publicity; Mrs. Cordon Mc Couch, current events; Mrs. 13. A. Ital ian, hospital library ; Mrs. 11. N. Wil liams, surgical dressings; Mrs. 13. Far mini, Canadian homespuns; Mrs. It. Illckncll, Italian sewing class; Mrs. I). Ford, homo economics ; Mrs, Philips, visiting nurse. PAPER BOX FACTORY BURNS! a,M aa0T Bnd boforo ih nr com' upper floor. Tiip plant employed about iuii. girls, Smedley Street Dlaza Leaves 100 Girls Without Work The four-story brick building of the Oeorge II. Snyder Paper Pox Co,, 30.11 North Smedley street, was badly dam aged bv fire at flilR o'clock this morn ing. The flames were first seen on the Wash Electrically And Jim will wnsh rour clothes better, quicker, with greater economy end without bard w nrk. J. F. Buchanan & Co. 1710 Chestnut St. 3SfiHs igJERffiSBSl up Lexington Motor Co. of Pcnna. WM. A. KUSER, Vice President Lexington Ilullillng, 831 N. llrond St. F ? ' rJ X?Cdc) 26. -r Q 2&- 'aii&fo?i& &zi7ui Sraat?. (SrKha Women's Hats 1 Cf Values from $ 1 0.00 to $ 1 5.00 j P ' JKJ You can get a smart new Winter Hat at Darington's Saturday for the low price of $7.50. Small shapes, mostly feather trimmed in a number of distinctive ways. Taken from our regular line at $10.00, $12.00 and $15.00. TlimD FU0OB. Girls' Coats and Dresses vc Hl A good School Coat of warm mixed materials can be supplied at $29.75 ; double-breasted, belted, lined throughout, fur collar ; sizes 6 to 14 years. Another good model of "Plaid-back," satin lined is conservatively priced at $35.00. Girls' Coats of genuine CAMEL'S HAIR, sizes 6 to 10 years $49.00 and $52.50; sizes 12 to 14 years $55.00 and $59.00. These Coats are designed by and made expressly for this store. School Dresses at $3.25 Threa new models of cotton materials in fine printed pin-head checks; pink, blue and tan; dainty collars nnd cuffs of lawn edged with fine pleating; all have sashes; sizes 6 to 14. "Mary Ellen," the Finest Girls' Dress Made "Mary Ellen" heads the list for fine and distinctive Dresses for girls; some of the designs have been copied by other stores and names given them as much like the orig inal as was possible, but the real charm" of "Mary Ellens" cannot be imitated the quality and intrinsic worth of the material, the style charm made possible by the careful attention to detail and the hand-work which is given every Drees. Prices from $9.50 to $18.50. "Mary Ellen" Guimpcs $4.50 to $7.00. Sold exclusively in Philadelphia at Darlington's second FLOon Women's Coats Values up to $42.50 Saturday Only for $24.75 Warm, serviceable, good looking Coats just at the be ginning of winter for $24.75 ! Made of mixtures and kersey in good, plain shades, some half lined, others full lined. One of the best values this store has been able to offer in a long time. THIRD I'LOOH Gossard Corsets Dorine Corsets DeBevoisse Braissieres Gossaid, the best Front-lacing Corset; Dorine, an unexcelled Back-lacing Corset, nnd De Bevoisse Biassieres to give smooth figure lines to whichever Corset you wear. We have the right model for every figure and we know how to fit Corsets so that they give comfoit, long wear and entire sat isfaction. second FL.oon Cordon &DHwortli Real bangeMarmaiade MADE from vrild bitter orandc cjivincj that cli tinctivo flavor which lias mado Ontacia Maxnrrnlnrto a traditional breakfast rclltli frith, tiie EacJlUb. and Scotch for caxrtnrfas Sold by leading dealers The Best of Everything gone into these shoes materials and workmanship are positively up to the top notch. To-day's I value puts them in the Fifteen Dollar class ; and, we're selling them at $9J85. You owe it I to yourself, Mr. Man, to take full advantage ot such an opportunity. It's not a time ior nemming ana nawmg Winter is peeking 'round the corner and these are such shoes as you'll need, if you're at all particular (as you snouid be) about your feet. lace and blucher, including all the wjintrrl Rhnnrei nnrrmv and medium English, con servative and broad toes. has 1 "" I I ill I 1 I L v. Nv " W v xk V v $9-85 SHELL CORDOVANS Mahogany, brown and black; straight and wing tips, and Brogue effects. FULL-GRAINED RUSSIA CALFSKIN Nut brown, cordo-tan, mahogany, koko calf and tan OIL-FINISHED WINTER CALFSKIN, with double soles. GUN-METAL CALF and PATENT COLTSKIN, button or lace. GRAY BUCK TOPS with vamps of patent coltskin, gun-metal calf and tan and mahogany Russia calfskin. ' iiallahan;s llGOOD SHOESUL 919-921 Market Street i I Notice 60th and Chestnut Sts. 2746.48 Germantown Ave. 4028-30 Lancaster Ave. 6604-06 Germantown Ave. Branch Store Open Every Evening Market Street Store Open Saturday Evenings who nre left without work, The orlxiil ot the I re is uu etcrnuncd. line lo? la estimated at several thousand UoH lars- Plain Seamless Chenille Rugging In stock for immediate delivery in n wide range of our special colorings Smoke, Taupe, Dark Blue, Light Blue, Gray, Tan, Tctc do Negrc, Rose. Wc carry by far the largest stock of this class of goods In the city. Therefore, can furnish It in any tcquircd size- This is the accepted fabric for a high-class floor covering, and with the great variety of colorings, lends itself most admirably o practically any decorative Period. FRITZ & LA RUE, Inc. . Importers-Retailers of ORIENTAL, DOMESTIC RUGS and CARPETS U24 CHESTNUT STREET Bl ll mi mm U. S. GOVERNMENT'S Emergency Purchase of RAINCOATS Raincoats or Every Description for Civilian Wear Police, Fire, Teamsters' Moleskin Coats and Double Texture Raincoats for the Family ta-'5 &. 9 1 - 1 5 . 25 iFtraMMBBnwsMAVerr- Thousands to Select From 820 Chestnut St. 1 lBMWm Chestnut St. I g itf"'" ' ' r,W ' NffiHliliWr Wholesale and Retail K illlBMMiaiBlBMCmffffllliaiilllllllllMlff Charge Accounts Solicited All High-Grado Furs of our own Regular Stocks and Manufacture in this Sale Every Fur Guaranteed under the Forbes Golden Rule of . Satisfaction Huge quantities of every advertised item. Savings of 20 to 35 Per Cent on every item listed and on hundreds of others besides. $2.00 Blankets, $1.50 SECOND FLOOR SATURDAY SPECIAL. "Teddy Bear" Baby Blankets in pink and blue, $1.50 each instead of $2.00. Buy them early in the day wc do not think the lot will last until closing time. $13.50 Corduroy Robes, $10.00 SECOND FLOOR SATURDAY SPECIAL. Women's Corduroy Robes lined throughout with soft silk; finished with collar and small belt; trimmed with buttons; ex cellent collorings. Envelope Chemise Crepe de Chine; "I hO QC $3.95 value for f $'OJ SECOND FLOOR SATURDAY SPECIAL See if you can match this for Lingerie value any where in Philadelphia. Made from good crepe de chine, straight top, ribbon shoulder straps, trimmed with lace and rosebuds, so dainty and attractive an Undergament that any woman will welcome one for Christmas. Start Your Gift Buying Now In tho centre of the first floor you will find a large section given over to Handkerchiefs and Novel ties. Many have told us that our Handkerchiefs in both variety and value were superior to any others in town. Almost every department hns something of interest for the gift shopper. Visit all of thd floors. MAKE DARLINGTON'S YOUR CHRISTMAS STORE. Misses' Suits Reduced to $2475 Jersey Cloth and Navy Blue Serge SECOND FLOOR SATURDAY SPECIAL. Misses' All-wool Jersey Cloth Suits in heather shades of brown, oxford, grsen and navy; alap Navy Blue All-wool Serge Suits (medium weight) .formerly priced at $40.00 to $60.00; Saturday only, your choice of the lot at $24.75. Sixes 16, 18 and 20 years. lip eH H1 tei luiipini 3' I W&'fZnSL. Marmo' Coat, 3 vHieHffff El Hudson Seal HJtfMKi'K. 1 'LHfflr I cf IS 1..T -b1BI it i .k I (7 1 TTr ti M Trimmed Jl ( I , M Hudson Seal It f J H Coat, $375.00 1 W 1 B J&vt Taupe Nutria LP Wz C) Coat' W5'00 f m-i mimfwmfflMmMmm Mail Orders Accepted! Mmm$ In- This Sale of to 35 Per Cent! Compare Investigate r and then you'll buy! 1115 CHESTNUT ST. (OPPOSITE KEITH'S) Of Satardajp the Last Great Day This November Sale of Fine Furs at Forbes is an Event Entirely Out of the Ordinary in that every piece of Fur in the Sale comes -from our own regular stocks and includes all the stocks on our floor at present. You can choose frpm splendid assortments and save from 20 to 35 Per Cent on Furs Tomorrow at Forbes. Don't forget that tomorrow is the last day of this sale, making the final opportunity for year to save to this extent 20 to 35 per cent. Fie Firs We'll Reserve Your Purchase on Payment of a Small Deposit 1 o Australian Seal Coats $98,50 Actual Value, $125.00 Pine lustrous skin, sports model. Trimmed Marmot Coats $98.50 Actual Value, $123.00 Large shawl collar and cuffs of Natural Raccoon. Australian Nutria Coats. . $125.00 Actual Value, 5145.00 Sports model, full furred skins. Trimmed Australian Seal Coats...., $155.00 Actual Value, $195.00 Three-quarter length, large shawl collar and cuffs of Squirrel. Hudson Seal Coats $1 79,50 Actual Value, $225.00 Wrap effect in sports length, fine skins. Natural Squirrel Coats $245.00 Actual Value,' $295.00 Sports model. Fine dark blue skins. Trimmed Hud. Seal Coats. .$295 00 Actual Value, $350.00 al,v Large, shawl collar and cuffs of Beaver or Natural Squirrel. Coatees Regularly Trimmed Australian Seal 125.00 Taupo Nutria 125.00 Mink i 176.00 Taupe Nutria ' 185.00 Hudson Seal 225.00 Sale 89.50 95.00 135.00 145.00 175.00 Trimmed Hud. Seal Coats. .$37 OO Actual Value, $450.00 W",V, Three-quarter length full flare. . Beaver or Skunk collar and cuffs. Scotch Moleskin Coats $3Q OO Actual Value, $475.00 vOffO.VV Large shawl collar and cuffs of natural Squirrel. Natural Nutria Coats $24 OO Actual Value, $295.00 av.vv Three-quarter length model. Finest quality skins. Taupe Nutria Coats $27 OO Actual Value, $335.00 " 'vv Three-quarter length models. Finest quality skins. Natural Beaver Coats $4.7 OO Actual Value, $575.00 ' f'W Sports model. Made of finest matched skins. Trimmed Hudson Seal Coats and Wraps, $0 OO Actual Value, $650.00 JVJ.JJ Copies of imported models. Contrasting collars and cuffs. Mink Dolmans i Actual Value. $775.00 Beautiful model. Perfectly matched pelts. Choker Scarfs Regularly Sale Squirrel 19.50 12.50 Australian Seal Coats.... 19.50 12.50 Mink 39.60 29.50 Fitch 45.00 32.50 Stone Marten 65.00 37.50 Dyed Sable 65.00 45.00 $650.00 Sets Regularly Sale Natural Raccoon..... 57.50 39.60 Brown Wolf 76.00 , 59.50 Taupe Wolf...' 76.00 59.50 Taupe Fox 85.00 69.50 Jap Cross Fox 110.00 75.00 Mink , ,..135,00 98.50 ffSaitiuiirdlay?s Scarf Specials Fox and Wolf Scarfs (Animal Scarfs in Solid and Lined Effects) 16.50, $29.50, $39.50 NOTEs These prices, marked "Special," are far below "regular" iW Accept Liberty Bonds and techasing Agents Orders' ! i u . i ' rti.t rr ? IV n ' ;- .' ; . " iU " j ij . -A Qiirfa t'Zl l-Vt i. 'h, , . ji , d-mkcL -. Mmm
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