V 'l S' f m i H ff E "l m ETONING- PUBLIC LED GBR-PHILADELPHIA, FKIDAY, DECE31BER 12, 109 QUiSTCONCK ARNS E $597,622 ON 1 TRIP WICKER SEWING BASKETS ORATORICAL BEE TONIGHT DISPLAYED IN CITY SHOPS "' CtSST" The aunual oratorical contest of the Contain Evcryth Christmas 'ting Milady Needs and Arc Finding Favor as , ""V'.udtlU'ft: as Gifts-Mahogany Ones Also Shown ' . JViVX F&ffi I ONE SHIP MADE $800,000 John R. Rosseter Testifies Be- - for Senate Committee . . "Fabulous Profits" on HEN mllacl Kits down to fcw thcM1 ria,s there s no reason h he can't liavc cver.C llttlr tool and Impltrirtit at hfr disposal provided she Is tho po8fr8sor of a new fcwlnc baskot. It inav aner nhrintninx more sewitiE will be don in this iilunnrr. for the The steamship Qalsteonck, first craft smart shops and stores hae inimbered t,n . T.in.T u. ,, rnrnrrl nhcse unusual baskets among their r. . - . . -. r irk lor net earnings on one trip, un bi that royase pf ninety-two days e,he earned $5U7,G22. TrhSs statement was made by .Tohn II Rossttor, forraer director of operation for the United States shipping board, in testimony to the Penatc commerce committee, made public yesterday by Chairman James. Mr. Rosseter char aeterixed ship owners' profits as "fabu lous'' fcnd "unbelievable," and cited the Quieonckg profits on n oyage made under arrangements with the Italian Government. On this vovace. said Mr. Rospfpr. net profits were $461,151, after taking J care of 557,800 in depreciation anu $18,000 in interest. One other ship earned more on a sin gle voyage than even the Quistconck The other vessel, on u voyage of 110 days, between Calcutta and Snn Tran cisco, earned $500,000 Such profits Mr Kowter character jred aB exceptional. He said that under private management honrver some shins riceedpd een thee returns The Quistconrk is a craft with a unique historv Pioneer ship at Hns Island, the world's largest shipard, built as part of a war cmcrgenc pro gram, the craft was christened by Mr Woodrow TYilsou in the presence of the President and 100,000 persons on Au gust 5, 101 S Her launching, according to testi mony of Charlies Ties, director general of the Emergency l'leet Corporation, before the Senate commerco committee, was premature and the ship was not at .first seawoithy. Modifications were made and when the? vessel made its trial trip in No vembar. 101S, it made u iccord of 12.IH J00ts speed Only 11 5 knots were re quired bv the contract The next month the ship was turned over to the government It was sent with coal from Norfolk through the Panama canal on its first trip and liter placed in service between New Orleans, to which port it was allocated, null Italy. The ship's keel wa9 laid February l-i 1018, and it left Hog Island De cember 10. The Quistconck is a traft of 7500 deadweight tons capacity. Women Eligible for Police Chief Women, ns well ns men, may com pete in a United States oiwl service examination for chief of police, which closes January 1" 1020. The iob pavs $1800 a year The successful candidate will have charge of Chilian guards at a government ordnance depot or arte nal. Competitors nr to ho lated ou their sworn statements in the ipplica tions and on corroborative evidence Christmas suggestions Thev are made of wicker in most cases and nro mounted on uickcr stands. The basket, mounted on the base at the height of a sittine position is either square or ovnl in shape It is also I made of wicket and lined in beautiful nillc or cretonne Inside Is to be found put; thing a piece of ewing needs to make its completion a success. The mahogany ones me attractive, too. Theses as well as the wicker ones may be carried about from, place to Elace. They contain compartments for uttons. etc . and small drawers for oddn and ends The- regular sewing basket to lie placed upon the table makes ij nufst HttrnetiM) gift This Yuletide thcy-nrc lacquered in lovelv colorH and beat queer deslRus Manv ure importations from Japan and are really artistic, Th tllirtv sttiuenis at ii jirciimiuur.v mii test lust week: Carl Koch. Gtorgc Giles, Meredith Sbupert, George Kirkpatrick, Julia Prlmnrru, I.enore Shoemaker;' Miriam PeHaieti and Jennie l'orrest. l'rires have been contributed bv citl ?ens of the town The Judges are from out of toun. and are I'rof W ilmer K. Groff. Aaron S Swart?., judge of Mont gomery couut uud Clifton S Hun-sicker CHALMERS s njjiergr touring tun about 3000 topj are usuallv palmeo and deror.ited ''-'"' '-llnt"",a T,e" J?' with china rings unique coins and glass , ' , Linn THnfm- f'n nf Ppnnii bends Thev are especially suitable ns Lexington MOlOl UO. OI I Clina. gifts for the git I who is. hwi nt school " Nnr"' ,,rnl,', Mrtfl 7AGGART SCHOOL CONCERTg301 Children of School In South Phila delphia In Mother Goooe Roles Last Thursday evening the pupiK of the John H. Taggart School, Fourtii and I'orter streets, gave a concert, coached by Mrs. A P Dare, music of the songs being written by Mr' Patrick M and words b AIlss Janet Crnven The proceeds went for the Junior lied Cross S fociety. ir. Marry Roberts ts pnn cipai of the school Among those who took part in the plav were Treda V(. berg, Sara Oerzowltz, KatheiiD" Spi vack, Ida TarufT, om Chew , Sarah Mann t-adle Slutsln rdnn Sneed Alintiie ForbMnn. Anna Hendelrnan , O t Iloe Mallnskv. Harn Adelman Cclla Q ,.c" ,-tuiuuMiu rin liiuiani luvrij ia Sydnev t,vons Ilelln l.rielman A illiuni , n I Hernstim I.ilue Wutts rlorence V, Cvans, Pearl Stofman Kdward Platzer Mollev Hecht, Atoms Green. William I'nrlow , Sihin Schmtiekler. Dora Lieb erman. Albert fioldberger, Emma Astl f--n t).J tnKn.n T,...11..U -.l A I ,lCUIKf Mlllt, UtuuiU ItlJIIlMIMI IJU'I tt 1 liert Plnrk. IP loaoi KM LA frhdl lotaoc 30E30I A Novel, But Useful Gift There is no need to get out of bed during tho nigM u lien baby requires wmm lnilK it !i noipotni, iiiiiuuiBiuu ' ricctnc Heater is used Simply thrust bottle of milU and heal er together into a. pun of water und in u jifTy the v atcr it, hot and Ihe milk iais."d to just the right tempera ture. Albo heali vatrr for shaing; makes cocoti or tea and watms the .soup for "College" spiead oi midnight lunch, Electrical apphaiucs pohc the gift problem See our -tore, it is full of uggcstions elect ncal experts to icne ou Frank H. Stewart Electric Co., $$$& 7 X. 1Q TTnrtU c:.,il. ?f Olil .Mint . , liull --,fcii v IMltltlllKr m' HMtl, lOtK CIIRISTMW (rlllM, FllCTICAL U11I I tXtllUCM. 1.IIT3 II oeaoc ,1, locaoi iocaoi. yiocaoi ioro LEXINGTON (.rlnn R.IMCQtinrrdr pAntlnAxfil Ti.J lfal Motor Nevclj retintshed. Gujr- I Lexington Motor Co. of Pcnna. S31 orth Broad Street WEATHER STRIPPING Quick Service Buossual B OLD Sploou gpcopiuy ggooaro, Mnutrriwoo9Hinvi)irruN blinds iSOZ-CHESTNUT-STREET- WE INSIST ON LOWER SHOE PRICES Boot Sale Sensational Values Today & Tomorrow '1012 Shoes '.90 tiui or Military 'rcui Black 1 Broun or i Grey Field Momt Kid or Calf Dozens of Oilier Styles Th mt extraordinary Shoe, ver (old far ft 90. It.ro yu tin obtain tho nwat atyla 410 and IZ poot, In Brown, Gray, Field Moum ahadaj at leathir. with Kid, Buck or cloth tost at eo.lv JS.80. Today and Tomorrow youij rutd jvory atylo at iJS.BO, all aat out lor your ebolea. Att quickly. Tho ahoei at thla low Brita will aoa pata into plbar najioa. Bow Shop Sterling Silver Gifts for Christmas You will be surprised to learn what desirable pieces can be obtained for small outlay. Tea Services Desk Sets Coffee Sets Toiletware Flat Silver Jewel Cases , Centerpieces Photograph Frames Vases Vanity Cases Candlesticks Mesh Bags Bon Bon Baskets Silver-Mounted Bags Compotes Perfume Bottles Thimbles Powder Boxes Cigarette Cases Cigar Cutters Eye-Glass Cases Flasks Pocket Knives Match" Boxes Quite a number of pages in our new catalog arc deotcd to illus trations of Silverware. There are also thousands of other gift selections in Diamonds, Watches and Jcuelry. Call or uritu for a co'j- S. Kind & Sons, mo chestnut st. DIAMOND SIERCI1ANTS JEWKLURS SILVEUbSIITHS Business Hours 8:45 to 5:45 c v. Z. Vy mem? ex 262i W M m S MZrUnwbn& d&49'iti Sr&e' (3. cfcie The Store for Discriminating Christmas Shoppers Umbrellas Sweaters Scarfs Gloves Silk Underwear Silk Hosiery Handkerchiefs Linens Sewing Novelties Bags Luggage Leather Goods Perfumes Ribbons vJ '''. . t.A. '-"w'r K I 4'- Hair Bows Women's Neckwear Fur Cloth and Marabou French Novelties Celluloid Pieces . Lamps and Shades Easy Chairs (.. Mirrors Writing Desks Blankets and Comforts Dinner Chimes Nests' of Tables Davenports Four-post Bedsteads Women's Neckwear at Special Prices A special purchase, together with some numbers from our regular btocks. Bright, fresh, clean Neck wear; just what is wanted for gifts: $1.10 and $1.13 Organ die and Net Collars 90c. $1.85 Net and Organ die Collars $1.50. $1.50 G u i m p e s f or $1.20. $2.00 Guiwpcs for $1.60. 75c and 85c Net, and Organdie Collars and Sets 65c. Black and White Spanish Lace Pieces special at $6.50, $8.00 and $25.00. $1.00 Net and Lace Jabots 75c. $2.00 Lace - trimmed Jabots $1.45. . $1.50 Organdie Vcs tecs $1.15. $2.00 Organdie Vca lecs $1.60. I'lR&T FLOOR IF A Very Attractive Stock of . Handsome Blouses sz) In black and suit shuues we have Crepe de Chine and Georgette Crepe in botli plain and elaborate styles ; prices, $7.50 to $55.00. Georgette Crepe in white, flesh and bisque, many models, plain tailored and hand-made, includ ing Paris Blouses of our own importation which can be adapted to any suit shade or separate skirt $7.75 to $95.00. Washable Waists of cotton voile, madras and batiste; linen; Habutai silk; net; pongee and challis serviceable and satisfactory for all occasions; prices, $2.00 to $45.00. THIRD FLOOR Women's Coats Reduced $28.50 Coats for $20.00. $38.50 and $42.00 Coats for $29.50. $65.00, $70.00, $75.00 and $80.00 Coats for $55.00. $120.00 and $125.00 Coats for $95.00. Higher-price Coats at proportionate savings; plain and fur-trimmed styles for utility or dress wear. THIRD VLOOR f Warm, Handsome Motor Robes at $6.00, $16.00, $18.50, $24.00 and up to $85.00 Buy one for your own use or as a present which will be appreciated by any motor owner. All are full size, 54x72 inches, and in good dark shades"; the finer ones arc of silk and fur cloth. FIRST FLOOR Inexpensive Furs for Gifts Onc-bkin Itaccoon Scurfs ?30.00. French Seal Scarfs $25.00, Natural Squirrel Scarfs ?18.C0, $20.00 and $37.50. Fitch Scarfu $35.00. Taupe Nutria Scarfs $40.00 and $65.00. Hudson Seal (dyed musk rat) Scarfs $15.00. Hudson Seal Muffs $18.50, $22.50, WOO and $S8.00. All of our WOMEN'S r.RP-.AT "EDUCTIONS. THIRD FLOOR French Seal Muffs $32.50. Gray Squirrel Muffs $50.00. Molo Muffs $50.00. Itaccoon Muffs $45.00, Nutria Muffs $38.00. Skunk Opossum Muffs $28r00 and $30.00. Children's Muffs in white and dark furs prices start nt $7.50. FUJI COATS are marked at Women's Dresses Half Price Forty Frocks in the lot, mostly one of a kind : $60.00 Evening: Gowns for $30.00. $45.00 Tr idol cite Dresses for $22.50. $75 Satin Dresses , for $37.50. $18.50 Dresses of cotton materials for $55.00 Serge and Tricotine Dresses for $27.50. THIRD 1-LOOR Women's Suits al Exceptional Savings $65.00, $70.00 and $72.00 Suits for $55.00. $88.00 ana $98.00 Suits for $75.00. $110.00 and $115.00 Suits for $90.00. Others atjhigher prices marked at equally great reductions ; alt the materials and styles favored this season arc represented. THIRD FLOOR Mi f -i n it , n usses uenume Lamel s liair Loats $75.00 to $98.00 Lined throughout, three-quarters and seven eighths lengths; three different models; large pateh or set-in pockets, bono buttons, loose or belted. Every young woman of 16 to 20 who has a new Coat to buy 'should see these Saturday. SUCOND TLOOR A Wonderfully Attractive Lot of K New Wash Dresses for Girls Fine gingham and chambray, daintily designed with ruffles and tiers in entirely new effects. Styles for girls of 8 to 12 years and others for 12 to 16 years. Prices $4.95, $5.95 and up to $10.50. One or two of these Dresses, boxed, will make a splendidly practical Christmas present. The Famous Mary Ellen Frocks Darlington's is the only Philadelphia store uhcre one can get Mary Ellens the finest Dresses made-for girls. Prices arc $7.75 to $18.50 and for the Guimpes and Waists $4.50 to $7.50. bl-COND FLOOR Special Announcement to Those Who Have Things to Buy for Little Folk In our "Baby's Corner" on the Second Floor are many little toys and novelties in addition to a full line of garments and accessories. Particularly popu lar for presents are the following: Blanket Bath Kobes in sizes 2 to G years, dark col ors and attractive designs $2.85 to $4.50. Warm Woolen Sweaters in white, green, blue, tan and dark blue, slip-over and coat styles: 2 to 6 years $2.83 to $7.00. Children's White Knit Lcg frinfrs; 1, 2, 3 and 4 years $2.85 to $3.15. Coats for boys and jrirls in dark blue serge and heather cloth, doublr-breasted and box styles: 4 to 10 years $10.00 to $20.00. SRCOXD FLOOR These Beacon Bath Robes Special al $5.50 Very popular for gifts. The material is soft and warm, the colorings attrac tive. Exceptional value at this price. In this section one will also find Corduroy Robes, Breakfast Coats, Negligees. Silk Petticoats, Aprons and other items which are repre sented on most Christmas lists, Saturday Specials in Lingerie Flesh-color Crepe de Chine Envelope Chemise ; deep band of linen lace at top'; ribbon shoulder straps; the silk is of extra-heavy qual ity: special at '.$3.75 Sleeveless Crepe de Cl'ine Night Gowns in Bmart tai lored effects; finished with picot edge; special at. .$5.50 Heavy Satin Bloomers, cut full and reinforced; finished with pointed ruffle; special at $3.60 m :'! I SM'OVP FLOOR .l-L - z-i Zl i i hi i nJuTl atnkf ra -- c V n 2 t ft' Si
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