l(i u kSrf- f.-- W Mlfff "S WpWft fnimrt!fi"vi IV' . .-w- -. "- 4 EyENiNa puBjita ledger philaphia, Wednesday, s?h, - rH5WMHHBWWB ' WrnPP''' ,- i DECEMBER 17, 1010 PENN TO SEND 80 TO IOWA MEETING ii... Coeds Wll Be Numbered Among Delegation to International Student Conference TO LEAVE CITY DECEMBER 29 Elshtr UnWoraltjr of Prnntvlvnnln hid rvls including n number of cot-do. H1 ntteml tho international student Yolunfcprs' convention at Dm Moines, la., Deccmbtr'ni to .Tnnnirv 4. Final Jilans nnd pretmrntlorn aic licinR made or th delegation, the steering commit tee ot which will net as n i;eiicral com tnittce for nil the schools in eastern Pennsylvania. A Bpeclnl train will leavo rhlladel plila on the evening of December IS), and the Pennsylvania party will bo joined during the journey by various othir delegations. Generous subscriptions arc being re ceived by the Christian Association at the University from various Philadel phia churches, wlifcrc on Sunday evening 300 Pennsylvaninns explained the pur poses of the convention. The Chris tian Association is financing n part -of the expenses, an are also the delegates. The War Department has decided to allow six West Point cadets to attend the conference, the Itcv. John It. Hart, chairman of the 'general committee nt tho University, has been notified. He hag arranged to have the cadets, two from each class, to go with tho Penn sylvania delegation. The military rcprcsentntUcs iwll be Beaded by S. Gregory, halfback on the Army football game. Fullback Mc Quarie, auotber Army star, will bo a member of the party. It is expected that Annapolis will alsd bend n delega tion. TMre nlll.be representatives from practically every state in tho Union and from several foreign countries. John It. Mott, organizer of the inter national student volunteer movement, will be tho principal speaker. John Kauguel, of the University Extension Bureau, wlllvspcak on the effect of the war on French and British education and missions. The Rev. Robert ' E. Spark, president of the bonrd of mis sions of tho Presbyterian Church, will peak on the topic of foreign missions. Bangs Lectures Here Tonight John Kendrlck Bangs will disasso ciate himself from his usual role of tho humorist tonight nnd talk beforo tho University Extension Society in Witb crspoou Hall about the obcr sido ot life as found in the wake of wiir, with especial emphasis on the work of Amer ican women at the front. This lecture will consist of experiences and obser vations of Mr. tiangs, who Bpcnt n number of months in Fraueu and Ger many, nnd will deal with the human side of reconstruction work in France. WAfaTS CAR LINE RESTORED Petitioner Says Routo Was Discon tinued Under Wartime Order Among the petitions that will como up beforo tho Public Service Commis sion, which begins n three-day session Is that of Edward J, Field, 512 North -Thirty-fourth street, who (9 petition ing to have Ttoute No. 07 on Thlrtv- third and Thirty -sixth streets restored. The petitioner nllcge's that the line wns discontinued under the wartime "heatlc'ss" order, and has hot been re stored. He ncrs that citizens ordi narily served bv the line arc liamll enpped by the failure of the Philadel phia Ilapld Transit 'Co. to restore the route. More than 100 applications for au thority to operate tnxicab business In Philadelnhlirwlll be heard. PH1LM0N.T CLUB TO ELECT Annual Meeting to Be Held In Mer cantile Club Tonight The annual meeting of the Phllmont Country Club Will be held at 8:RU o'clock this evening in the library of the Mercantile Club. An informal din ner will precede the meeting. The com mltteo on nominations has submitted the following nominees for the ensuing yenr : Ellis A. Glmbcl, president: Benja min .1. Wasscrmon, vice president; Ely K. Scllg, treasurer, and Julius S. Wcyl, secretary. Directors, Hldney Aloe, Harry II. Hlrsh, Morris A. Knuf mnnn, Frank L. New burger. Simon Itosenau, Jay F. Schamberg, Isanc II. Htlveimnn and Louis Wolf. Ellis A. (timbel 1ms been president of the club since Its inception, this being the four teenth consecutive term. 17e Cop on the Comer 7CTOT since th' day we cilibrat'd our tin, weddin' have I seen Maggie lookin' so pert nn' happy as whin I warp in t' th' home port las' night. "Have ye read th' new declara-slimi o indipendene' f'r th' coppers?" asks she. "Sora'thin I missed," says I, "shoot, Maggie." " 'Tis nothin' more nor less than Hampie's proclamn-shun nppointiu' Jimmy CortelyOu us High Gun in th' D'partmint o' Tublic Saf'ty. What wit' Hample, the new charter and Jim my on guard y'r political shackles, Mike, is sure sthrurk off complete." "I'll say so, Maggie." snjs I, "an" fr'm what I knows o' this Jimmy, he'll back-stop Hample t' th' limit and give th' d'partmint a much-needed clennin' out. While he's about it I hopes he'll keep th' boyB sthrictly t' p'lico dooty -an' put th' kibosh on all side Hues. Whin a copper ain't poneyin up f'r tickets f'r sometbin' that don't do him so good, he's loaded up wit' all sorts ' posteboards an' shoved out t' peddle 'cm along his beat. "If it ain't tickets f'r the gran' an nual ball o' th' Umpty Ump Ward Club, It's invitations et tin berries, per plate t' a testimo-n'at feed t' somoSrid jowl'd word poten-tate. I remimber one'vuin-paign-, Maggie, aether bcin' on duty ail night at a destructive fire I had t' cover me beat as usual ncx' day, uttind S session o' court, water th' iootenant's rubber plant, canvass th' division, help paint th' cell rponi an' a? a gran cli max, so t' speak, uttind a meetin' o' officeholders at th' ward committ-cc. Aside fr'm thcifi activities I had what ye might call a very leisur'ly time o' It. It's me bet that Jimmy Cortelyou will give all this stuff tho ax and. resthore sllt-reBpec t tn d partmlnjt. "To said It Mike," agrees Maggie, '"wit' Jimmy on th' lid, no sich dis- grac tul thing will happen as did to me secon' cousin, Pat Muirancy. Pat was raisin' funds t' bury a poor but hones' mimber o' th' force out in West Philly. He braced u business mnn on outh Sixtieth street Baving, 'I'd like e dona-shun o' one dollar t' bury a poor p'llc'man.' 'Here's tin dollars,' sa,ys'th' man, 'bury tin 0' 'cm,' " I1 5 RUGS 200 SAMPLES I.AH.OH H15TI5CTION AM. SIZES Beautiful Patterns Feinstein Storage Co. S. E. cor. 9th & Spring Garden J Pure Silk Half Hose for Christmas Giving Silk half hose of the fin est wearing quality. All the latest shade. Plain or fancy, A very acceptable gift for the man, 85c to $3 h2i)i Chestnut St. 11 S. 15th St. iiiz.i mirKwar. ATgliSti ft And Olker Gifty Footwear -EJ M"""""""""- I For Men, Women, Boys, Girls and Babies The Hallahan Stores and there are five of them are replete with full and complete stocks of Christmas Slippers, Silk Hosiery, Slipper Buckles, Rubber Boots, Storm Shoes and hosts of lesser articles, all of which make MEN'S ARCTICS 0 1 buckle, light or heavy weight 2.50 Emperor 4 buckle Aistics, light r heavy welglit 3.85 Exchanges made after Chrjsjmas 1 you are not sure of the size, guess at it and wc will cheerfully rectify any mistakes CHRISTMAS SLIPPERS MEN'S SILK SOX In wanted colors 50c to 2.50 Men's Spats' Brown, fawn and try 2.00 Men's Storm Klnc Rubber Boots 4.85 FOR MEN Men's House Mlppers, of Havana brown Lid, with turn solo, opera or Eerctt styles. BOO Value 350 Men's l"elt Slippers, Frerett cut, of good quality felt, In blaqk, brown or Bray, S.50 Value 1.50 Daniel Green Do Luxe Felt Slippers. 2.50 ln's Comfr Slippers, of finest qualllj felt, 11 If h nilrirlsrl fnmfn uol n . A V&! ' 2.00 Men's CavKller Slipper, of fine, dark Hivana brown Lid, vtlth turn leather soles and leather heel. S.OO Aoluo C 715 Men's Ilsmcoa, of Uarnna brown IcM; turn eolc. B.00 Value O CQ Suptr-quslllj- Kid Konifof. 180 and 4g5 Men's Comfr Moles, with plMdeif Comfy boles, oxford sray. Q fr rf. Men's 1U .B.mtoi, In blaeU and oxford with Qexlblo leather soles. -I Qg 2.75 nus LtUO Daniel Oreen De Luxe felt Homcos, leather sole and heel; black and cray. o (( Men's llylo Comfy Slippers, ot fine oxford Cray felt, braid bound; soft padded Comfy sole and heel or flexible leather sole and hecI 3.50 Men's Elder dorm Blamber fl twits. Women's Silk Hosiery In Gift Boxes A wonderful stock of the newest silk hosiery styles, In the fashionable colors. 1.35 to 2.75 CHRISTMAS S Spscl.1 100 Slipper Buckles In Gift Cases Ilundreds of exqui site designs In cut steel, Jet, rblne tones and enamel. 1.00 to 25.00 WOMEN'S LIPPERS Women's Jnllets, of extra quality relt, In blue, red, wine, cray. brown nnd black, riush-trlmmed ; flexible leather soles. 3.50 Vnlos j Qg TVomeWs Fur-trimmed JnUets, Daniel Oreen do luxe quality In old rose, light blue, taupe, lavender, French blue and orchid. 3.6O Value O 7CJ Women's Frit Bedrssnt Slippers, of black or cray felt, with flexible leather soles. 2.60 Vine J Q Women's Comfy Bodroom Slippers, of Daniel Green do luxe felt, with comfy padded leather soles; In fawn, pink, old rose, light blue, taupe, lavender, French blue nnd orchid; ribbon trimmed, o ne 3 00 Value 'O Women's Qnllted Satin Bondnlr Slippers, with sateen lining, leather or Comfy soles. In pink, old rose, light blue and King's bine. 3 B0 Valus p en Women's Felt Jlylo Slippers, of Daniel Green felt; braid-bound, with Comfy solo and heel; In old rose, lavender and French blue. 3.80 Value p yrj Women's Soft Kid Boudoir Slippers, In liliick, pink, blue, tan and red; with silk pompom; leather sole and heel. p Cfi 3.B0 Value ",3U nlack Velvet Motor Boats. Fur-trimmed, quilted satin lining; ribbon tied. T-50V.I-. 3.85 Women's (lold and Sliver Cloth Slippers, with petite French heels or full Louis XV heels. Also French bronxe kid Slippers is 00 t.ii 9,00 Finest Satin Slippers, black and colors, Louis XV.heel. 10.00 Vain, ft nr Rubber Boots Children's Enbber Boots, 1.75 & 2.00 Boys' Storm King Hubber Boots, 2.95 & 3.85 Boys'& Girls' Arctics 5 buckle. heavy storm proof, all sizes. 6 to 2. 2.95 Boys' Storm Shoes Bors' Htorm-nroof Shoes, 2 buckles, high cut, of tan ell grain leather, with welted double soles. According to bUo, 5.85 6.45 6.85 Bots' Onilng Shoes of tan. Veal calf with welted oak soles. According to size, 4.43 4.85 5.85 Bays' Army Ist Shoes, of tan wear-proof, groin leather, with stout oak leather welted soles. Made on the Munson army last. Ac cording to size, 4.45 4.85 5.85 Misses' and Girls' Christmas Footwear rnes-ln-Boots Slippers, In colored felt with cute des.gn on collar, soft padded leather sole and Comfy heel. 1 fjtl 3 0O Value O Misses' and Children's JnUets, of red felt, plush trimmed, leather sole and heel. 1.S0, 1.35 and 25 Misses' and Children's Comfy Slippers, of fine felt with padded solo and Comfy heel, ribbon trimmed ; In pink, blue and old rose. 1.75 and .00 Misses' and Girls' Storm Shoe. In mahog any lan. n loier csu, wuu neuea soles; UUCKies ut top. 0.S3, 0 45 and 5.85 Misses' and Children's While Buckskin Shoes, laced, pony cut, Goodyear welted boles. 0.85, 0.45 and J" ne" Misses' & Children's Patent latlier Shoes, with white buck top. Pony cut, Goodjear welt soles. 5.85 and f- Af FOR BABY'S FIRST CHRISTMAS For Baby's Xmas Gift Moccasins and silk stockings In gift box. Moccasins are all white or trimmed with pink or blue ribbon. 1.75 set Baby's First Shoes Buttoned xoft kid shoes with soft sole. In white, pink, blue, champagne and brown. 1.00 Infants' Carrlag. Bootees, of qnllted satin In pink, blue or white, with double quilted satin lining, with white fur trimming and oft leather beels. n e Infants' Eiderdown BoDtaes. laced, soft soles, In pnk, bin. r white 1 ye Infants' Felt Jnllets. ot soft red or blue felt, trimmed with fluffy fur. 85c Infants' pretty kid Moccasins, ribbon- or lace-trimmed, white, pink, blue and tan, also white trimmed with pink or blue. 1.80, 125 and 85c Infants' Whit.- Buckskin Shoes, laced or buttou, turn soles, with or without heel. 3.85 and 3QQ Infants' Tatent leather bboes, with white calf top, turn soles. p rre 3.7B and ' mm "Ml iJiftjLHJTjJnL i.OOD-SHOSiJ 5604-06 Germantown Avenue 2746-48 Germantown Avenue 4028-30 Lancaster Avenue 60th and Chestnut Streets 919-921 Market Street All Hallahan Stores Open Evenings Until Christmas 5 . . " ...in, I lfi?t. T A l 1 I fc rt i Tl .V ssssBSBBBSBSBslsssVMasBiBMssBkanslsasMsasSsaHMssi BL. VI 'llfryaiiiifflir - - ar.ru iii trTi llii rfiHrwTii r ih i 1 1 rrnQTiTrTgrTl' 'mi miti imImii n in m y i ?...... .,.. .iLaiii-ia'. ?' r .. I . ,'., .... ui,jia.J.,jt- . 1 1 ,.', iiliiHsWiiinSSlfr''"' ! ' '" 'l -il.Wilttils.hVi 1 1 - jjlSlliiil 111 ttawhtihgv 8c dnttjrtr Music and ' Tableaux at 9:30 To-morrow program' . 1. Then Round About thfe Starry Throne, from "Sam son" Frederic Handel Tableau Prophecy 2. Christmus Night, Richard Trunk Tableau Tho Annunciation y. Tho Shepherds' Story, Clarence Dir'kinson Tableau The Shepherds 1. The Neighbors of Bethle hem F. A. Gcvaert Tableau The Mngl C. Slumber Song of the In fant Jesus ..F. A. Gcvaert Tableau The Manger 6. It Came Upon the Mid night Clear, Arthur Sullivan Tableau The Now Day Incidental Solos Elsie Lyons Cook Soprano John Owens Tenor John W. Vandersloot Rasa William S. Thunder, "" at the Piano llazelton Grand Piano Used SBCOSD l'LOOn. CENTitC Practical Muslin Undergarments Night Gowns Sleeveless model of nainsook, tucked and lacc-trimmed $3.95. Petticoats Ot long cloth, cm broidery flounce and scalloped dust . ruffle $G.G0. Combinations Corset Cover With drawers or skirt, princess effect, of nainsook, lace- and embroidery-trimmed, front and back r-?3.50. Corset Covers Lacc-trimmed models, of soft nainsook $1.00 and $1.25. Envelope Chemise Of cambric, trimmed with embroid ery and ribbon-run casing $2.50. Isabella Drawers Of nain sook, finished with embroidery edge $1.75. Strawbrldre 4 Clothier Third Tloor. Wot A Length of Wool Plaids or Stripes Would Please And these are tho new spring patterns just out of their boxes a gorgeous array of the Cl inch block plaids, and tho 5 inch stripes, in such desirable combinations as brown-and-white, black-and-white, tho most artistic blucs-and-tans and hennas-and-blues, and tho latest conceits in four-color ef fects. Width, 54 inches. Plaids, $6.00, $6.50 and $8.00. Stripes, $6.50 and $7.00. Strawbrldeo & clothier. 4lsle 0, Centre Gift Gloves Help Santa Claus by hanging gifts of Gloves on tho Christmas tree. Three desirable kinds are: WOMEN'S CAPESKIN GLOVES, tan, brown or beaver shades, one-clasp, $3.00 and $3.75. Strap-wrist $6.50. CHILDREN'S GLOVES, of gray or brown suede, with warm fleece lining $1.75. MEN'S Buckskin Gloves, with regular knit lining or lamb's-wool lining $8.50. a i , ,stra.bryec Clothier Alales 12 and 13, Market Street $3,00 Now Secures delivery immedi ately or the day before Chrifetmas of Victrola IV -A.. $25.00 6 Records (a')$5.10 Total Cost $30.10 The balance can be paid in amounts of $3,00 monthly. $4.00 Now Secures delivery of Victrola VI-A.. $35.00 6 Records (S-)$5J0 Total Cost $40.10 The balance pnyablo in amounts of $4.00 monthly. Strawbrldxe Clothier Fifth Floor. West From Far Japan Come Warm Quilted Things for Baby " They arc all of hand "workman ship and will make welcome gifts: COACH ROBES Hand-quilted; pink or blue; plain or em broidered $3.75 to $6.95. Crib sizes $5.50 to $15.00. BABY B U N T I N G Quilted garments for baby's out-door u-ear; in pink, white or blue, with hood attached $5.75 to $7.75. BABY WRAPPERS Hand quilted, in pmk or blue and in sizes ono to two years $4.95 to $7.50. Quilted Robes for Girls In roso and Copenhagen blue; C to 14 years priced, $8.75 to $12.75, according to size. Strawbrtchre & Clolbler Third Floor. West Stationery . Two Sample Lines Remarkably Low Tho sample lino of each of two manufacturers, including Writing -Paper and Corre spondence Cards in boxes, the boxes- in tomc instances being slightly soiled or dam aged. This accounts for tho great reduction in prices, but in no way impairs tho Station cry. Prices, 40c to $2.25 a box. Strawbrldne 6 Clothier Alslo 10, Centra iWsssbXil wHHH I ill Hr Perfumes The gift of fine Perfume is one a woman particularly appreciates. Exquisite French Perfumes here, delicately fragrant, or heavier in scent, but of that refinement most women prefer. Among them, Perfumes from Lenlheric, Coty, Houbigant, Ri gaud, Grenovillc, G tier lain, D'Orsay and Roger & Gallet. Also, well-known domestic man ufacturers have sent delightful Perfumes, Toilet Waters and Face Powders, including Hudnut, Colgate, Hanson-Jenks and Brown. Strawbrldgo &. Clothier -AJslo 0, Centre Limousine Cases, Fitted, Now $8.75 SPECIAL A small lot of Black Vachetle Limousine Cases, lined with moire silk and fitted with ivory-iinish celluloid toilet articles: A lovely gift for tho woman who travels or motors: Under price $8.75. Boston Bags $5.75 to $8.75 Sturdy, roomy Boston Bags of black or brown cowhide. On leather-covered metal frame, fin ished with strap and buckle, heavy handles. Children's Bags and Purses Silk, Velvet and Leather Hand Bags, in the bright colors children like. Smart Purses of colored leather 25c to $5.00. Hand Bags and Strap Books A group of inexpensive Strap Books, of black vachette, dull black or colored leathers, all at tractively lined. Hand Bags of dull black, gray or brown leather, in smart styles $1.00 to $2.95. Straw bridge & Clothier Aisle 8. Centre $3.95 an Unusually Low Price for Men's Soft and Derby Hats As a matter of fact, if we had not secured this exceptional col lection at a price concession they would bo selling for one-half more to almost twice this price. Both the Derby and Soft shapes arc in the season's smartest styles. They are indeed out-of the-ordinary value, at $3.95. Velour Hats now $6.85 A saving of more than 30 per cent, on the fine, lustrous Velour Hats and so popular among well dressed men. r, - -. rur iaps lor iiiius Every man has good use for one, and, if the man happens to be a motorist and is out in win ter weather a great deal, so much the better. An excellent line, in cluding Alaska seal, Hudson seal (sheared muskrat), nearseal, French coney and nutria furs. Prices range from $4.95 to $35.00. Strawbridsro & Clothier Second Floor, Market Street, East 1a One Cannot Be Too Particular When Buying a FUR COAT There are many things to con sider the style of the Coat, tho kind of fur, Uio quality and bo comingness BUT first of nil consider tho reputation of the Fur Store where you make your selection. Back of this Fur Store is a reputation for integrity and dependability, surpassed by none in the country. It is as safe to buy here as to buy from your best friend. Our Furs are all called by their proper names, our-prices all based on a legitimate profit. And our assortment is unsur passed. These aPe a few of tho single exclusive pieces, always so desirable as gifts: Blended Muskrat Coat 5 inches rong, with Hudson) seal (dyed muskrat) collar and cuffs $265.00. Fur-Lined Coat Suitable for street or evening wear; lined with natural muskrat skins; 48 inch length; deep shawl collar of Hudson seal $185.00. Natural Civet Cat Coat Ono of our finest models, all nat ural skins, self-collar and turn back cuffs $280.00. Natural Australian Opos sum Sports Coat A very fash ionable model, all natural pelts, showing natural markings $635,00. Taupe Nutria Dolman Best skins, 48 inches long, fash ionable crush collar $500. j Siberian Squirrel Coat-) These ,cIcar-color skins are very fashionable, especially when artis tically made and beautifully lined $595.00. Hudson Seal (dyed musk rat) Coat 36 inches long, hand some crush collar and cuffs of nat ural beaver $575.00. Natural Leopard Sports Coat Beautifully spotted skins, immense crush collar, extra-large border and cuffs of Hudson seal; beautifully lined $350.00. Nearseal Coat Full-f urred skins, large collar and cuffs of Australian opossum $375.00. Caracul Coat Full-length model, of richly curled skins, com bined with Hudson seal $495.00. Japanese Mink Coat All natural pelts; 40 inches long and beautifully lined $450.00. Hudson Seal Coat With large crush collar and cuffs of self-fur $425.00. Hudson Seal Dolman One of our best models; 48 inches long, and trimmed with fine nat ural skunk $850.00. Hudson Seal Sports Coat That would delight any girl or young woman $350.00. Strawbrldse & Clothier Second Floor. Filbert Street A Practical Gift S. & C. Sewing Machines, Now $33 Several dollars less than the regular price asked for this S. & C. (B-1152) Machine." An effi cient, as well as attractive looking Machine of handsomely finished oak, with sewing head of latest type and quiet, easy-running action. No better gift could be selected for a woman who likea to sew than one of these and tho saving is worthy of consider ation. Now $33.06. Other Machines $29.50 to $55.00 , NOTE Any of our Sewing Ma chines can be purchased on con venient terms of payment Strawbrldse & Clothier Basetasat Follow the crowd to the TOY STORE, where jolly old Santa Claus holds his court amid the thousands of delightful and interesting Playthings that constitute his holiday kingdom. lie is always ready to give ear to the Christmas wishes of every good little boy and girl. Only six more business days before int eventful night when Santa Claus takes his Hying trip arou'd the world so bring the little ones without delay. Thousands of Toys, hundreds of Dolls and any number of other wondrous things and over .all the friendly, helpful, cheerful spirit for which this Store is noted. W-V Btrawbrldgs Is Clothier Fourth Floor 4ZSST ' ssL " ;f A. . IBBBBBBBbUBBBK .SSBBSV SSSBBBSV i , H, vvj
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