"- "t EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER PHILADELPHIA, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1919 - Velvet Bags at $10.75 Slipper Buckles Are Always Welcome An excellent as sortment of plain and molrp Velvet Bags, in a great variety of shapes., styles and LAs& Especially these distinctive Cut Steel nnd Rhinestone Buckles, which in clude the little Bow knot and other of tho oxidfrerl pflVrr. inlvnf.rrtvArnrl . tortoise shell finish. Black, navy blue, brown and taupe, beautifully lined and finished. Strawbrldgo & Clothler-Alale 8. Centre Cfvrlstmas- oh new small ornaments so effective on black satin slippers. Prices $3.50 to $50.00. Strawbrldge Clothier I.Ightli and Filbert Streets L f St CloKler & LJLs I tCXCC' 6 r&L'' me rsdefry ore And They All Said GLOVES Among the scores arc - WOMEN'S White Washable French Kid Gloves, two-clasp, pique sown $3.00. MEN'S Lamb-lined Motor and Driving Gloves, in black and tan $0.00. MISSES' AND BOYS' Dross Gloves, of silk-lined mocha $2.50. . Strawbrldgo '& Clothier Alilet 12 and 18. Market Street vAnd, of Course, She Preferred PeaYl Beads This has been our experience many, many times, so wo have an attractively assorted collection of V R T. v a pn j m. BEAD, NECKLACES, all lengths, all sizes, all qualities, from $6.00 to $60.00; and PEARL EARRINGS, in the latest button and pendant effects, from $1.00 to $10. .... Strawbrldge & Clothier Alales 0 and 10, Market Street Golden Special WAg'-;.Ty MS3t&, &ML. . -7 lJ l M T -W WW These Slippers are of standard grado all-wool American felt, with soft padded .insoles, and ornamented with felt trimming in the same shades and the colors are all very attractive. Ordered almost a year ago, but delaved in delivery therefore, wo shall close out the lot quickly under the Golden Special sign at a much lower price than the same grade of slightly different styles, in our regular stock. A favorite Christmas gift and great value at $1.65 a pair. Another Extraordinary -Value, Monday Women's Spats at $2.50 a Pair New twolve-button, slim-ankle style, undcrslung to fit snugly; of best all-wool 30-ounce kersey cloth. The fashionable shades light aud dark fawn and gray. All sizes. Save a dollar on each pair $2.50. ;;,', Strawbrldge & Clothier Eighth and Filbert Streets And in China There Are Many Gift Things Hundreds and hundreds of pieces of the daintiest Fancy China for table use, also Vases, Novelties in Bric-a-Brac, dressing table appoint ments, and a wonderful line of Din ner Sets, including Imported China Dinner Sets, Special at $30.00 One hundred pieces, with border decoration. Also Imported China Pieces, for the table, 50c to $15.75. Decorated Imported Vases, 50c to $20.00. s. Strawbrldge & Clothier Baiement In the French Salon Dainty Intimate -Gifts UAiNtl - ttl A U XU BLOUSES of the softest batiste, with designs of hand drawn work and edg ings of rose filet lace a gift of the utmost refinement $10.00. HAND-MADE NIGHT GOWNS -beautifully embroidered and trim med with lace $10.00. Strawbrldge & Clothier Third, Floor, Weit Kimonos and Negligees FIGURED FLANNELETTE KIMONOS piped and ribbon-trimmed, $1.05 to $3.50; in extra sizes $8.85 and $4.50. CREPE DE CHINE NEGLIGEES prettily draped and with hem stitching, shirring and hand-embroidery $10.00 to $14.60. 8trirbridg A Clothier Third Floor. West You Can Get a Dainty Cotton Waist at $2.25 And have tho pleasure fat choosing "from scores and scores ot styles. White voiles, lace and embroidery-trim med. Fancy striped voiles, all-white or in color effects, and in smart, simply tailored models. Also strictly tailored linene, lawn and batiste. Btrawbrldse & Clothier t Second Floor, Centre Special in theBoye' Clothing Store Monday Corduroy Suits, for boys of 7 to 17 years, at $9.75. Mackinaw Coats, for" boys of 8 to 18 years, at $13.76. Warm Overcoats, for boys of 6 to 12 years, at $22.75, Warm Overcoats, for boys of 13 to 18 years, at $27.60. ", Wah Suits, for boys of 3 to 8 tymn, at $3., , , . wjy 'v' Come to the Store in Time to Hear the Chorus and See the Tableaux on Monday The Chorus begins its morning concert at 9 :30 five Christmas anthems, each to be followed by a beautiful tableau in keeping with the spirit of Christmas. Don't miss the concert then you'll be ready to begin your shopping promptly at ten o'clock or better still, be here at nine and shop before and after the singing. HERE'S A PAGE OF GIFT SUGGESTIONS FROM OUR REPORTER'S NOTE BOOK: For Monday Five Hundred Pairs ".. rcii SLIPPERS Very Attractive Value At $1.65 A Host of Handsome Gifts ' In the Furniture Store There are Sewing Tables of all kinds; Chairs for tho ca'sc loving friend; Foot Rests, in just ttio right height; Desks, of course; Candlesticks, Telephone Tables, Tabourets, Tea Wagons, Smoking Stands, Trays, Cabinets, Breakfast-room Suits. And every Christmas, Dining-roonvLiving-room and Bedroom Suits are in great demand. - strawbrldgo & ciothier Third Kioor Boudoir Lamps With Hand-Painted Shield Exceptional at $7.00 One hundred solid mahogany Boudoir Lamps, with shields, hand - painted in different de signs and color effects, striking among the m are the Japanese gardens, biids of brilliant plumage, and artistic sil houettes. This is the latest fashion in boudoir light ing, and is one of tho finest gifts seven dollars can buy. 'Complete ready to attach. One sketched. ytrawbridce 4 Clothier, Fourth Floor, Katt Gut Glass is Always a Radiant Gift Light - cut Glass Pieces, 50c to $4.00. Candy Jars, 50c to $15.00 Cue Glass Flower Vases, $5.50 to $10.00! Cut Glass Baskets, $7.00 to $10.75. Cut Glass Olive Trays, $2.00. Cut Glass Sugar and Cream Sets, $5.00 to $12.00. Light - cut Sherbets, 15c each. Needle-etched Table Tumblers, 10c each. Colonial Tumblers, 60c and 75c a dozen. Strawbrldgo & Clothier Basement More New Embroidered Wool Fabrics Arrive We are very glad to announce to hundreds of gift seekers that our stock of these greatly favored Em broidered - border Wools has been replenished about thirty very distinctive patterns ready now. Blue Serge, embroidered beauti fully in hlack, and Black Serges with black "embroidery $6.50 and $8.00. ,Silk-and-Wool Poplins, in tan, and in Copenhagen and navy blues, exquisitely embroidered in self, tone SJP.QO a-yard. HwtiWct piothUr A T. Centra 0M& I "tf'&:Y And For a Real Christmas Plenty of Toys If there arc no children in your household, BUY TOYS FOR YOUR NEIGHBOR'S CHILDREN, and have a real Christmas. Or better still, K.V "?-. bring some kiddies to the in advance. There has certainly been lively picking and choosing in the Toy Stoic Urn year, but with it all, you'll still find assortment"; very satisfying. Santa Clauh is still hundreds of little motheis "going" top bpcod, AND There Are Many Special Values Now Canadian Wolf Scarfs Special at $38.00 Beautiful Canadian W61f Animal Scarfs. F i n c, silky bkins, large size, in taupe and lovely shades of brown, finished with head and large tail. Strawbrldgo & Clothier Second floor, PUbert Street and Centre Why Not Give Hosiery? FOR MEN - Silk Socks, in black and colors special at 75c. FOR WOMEN Black Silk Stock- ings, full-fashioned, $1.50. Ingrain Silk Stockings, full-fashioned," black and white $2.50. FOR CHILDREN Fine Ribbed Cotton Stockings, black, wiiito and tan; according to size- 40c, 45c and 50c. Slrawbrldso K. Clothier t Aisles :i and I, Market Street Glove Silk Underwear All Women Like BAND-TOP VESTS, of pink glove silk, $2.75; UNION SUITS with glove silk top, in white or pink, $1.75; extra sizes, $2.00. Strawbrldit & Clothier Aisle 5, Market Street The La Vida Electric Vibrator at $7.50 A lasting and beneficial gift for the whole household. Used in all cases where massage or slight stimu-. lation would be beneficial to health or appearance. All ready to attach to the electric socket. Stniwbrldsa Clothier Alslo 10. Filbert Street Linen Damask Towels Exceptional at $1.25 Hemstitched Linen Damask Towols, with beautifully designed medallion borders; '20x39 inches $L25 each. Strawbrldge It Clothier Aisle IS, Centre j S. & C. Sewing Machines, Special, $33 Model B sews perfectly, very easy to operate, and. an excellent value all tho way through. Ask Her, she probably knows all about S. & C. Sowing Machines. Strawbrldge & Clothier Basement Vi"eK.M WW STRAWBRIDGE & CLOTHIER SI Toy Stoic and table of Chustnias taking orders, the Doll Salon lias visitimr it evorv duv. cvervtliinir is t-w ytrawbrldKo &. 'Clothier Fourth floor NOTE th?beStlook' ing gifts at small prices, that we know of, are the Casseroles and Pic Servers. And for the invalid or small child, you will find Covered Hot Dishes, that Keep tho food warm indefinitely. ALSO Carving Knife and Fork with Stag Handle, Special at $2.00 Strawbrldgo & Clothier rtaaemeut 6000 Handkerchiefs For Women, 3 for $1.00 Exceptional value. All-Linen Handker chiefs, with cmbrpid ered corners 35c each, or 3 for $1.00. WORTH H A iF AGAIN AS MUCH. ., , fc straw bridge . Clothier Mslo G, Centre, and Aisle 12, Market fetreet Men's Furnishings All-Wool Sweaters, in Oxford, maroon and navy blue, $12.00. Blanket Bath Robes, in good warm colorings, $15.00. Silk ShirU, in attractive satin stripe effects special at $10,00. Thousands of Neckties, in xfour-in-hand style, in a won derful array of styles and colors, S1.50. Silk Mufflers, from Switzerland and London, in plain colors and fancy striped, $13.60. Strawbrldgo A Clothier--Uaat Store. Eighth Street Fitted Enameled Auto Restaurants at $13.50 Fitted with knives, forks, spoons and plates, to serve four persons. Removable lunch box, space for vacuum bottle. Covered with black enameled cloth. Strawbrldge L Clothier Aisle 8, Centre Men's Tan Cowhide Traveling Bags, $40.13 Eighteen-inch Bags, of heavy tan cowhide, single handle, sewed edges and corners, leather - lined price includes U. S. tax. Strawbrldge t Clothier Aisle 8, Centre For the Book Lover Interesting Books of travel and description, beautifully illustrated with photogravures. Printed on fine paper and exquisitely bound $5.75 and $10.00. Strawbrldge 4. Clothier Second Floor Filbert Stieet, West Umbrellas at $6.50 For men and women, these good sturdy Umbrellas of union taffeta (cotton-and-linen) at $6.60. An extra one is al ways welcomed. Strawbrldge & Clothier Alslo T, Market Street .y. ,. ' ' 'Esfci ''frK.',''!'' i w 4 maw A Fur Cap Should Please Any Man Tho best pattr about choosing the Jiandbome, practical gift of this character hern is, that in addition to the satisfying assurance as to re liability of fui, theie are distinct advantages in price owing to the fact that the greater part of our attractive assortment was assembled when manufacturers' pi ices were much lower tlun at present. Genuine Seal, $'J5.00 and $35.00. Hudson Seal, $12.00 to $20.00. Noarseal Caps, $10.00. Some Fine Coney Fur Caps special at $5.75. , .straw bridge 4 Clothier Second 1'loor, Market strret, Hist Boudoir Slippers and Caps Are Dainty Gifts Boudoir Slippers, in a great variety of styles and kilids, $2 to $4.50. Boudoir Caps, of satin or of net. trimmn1 wltl. satm verv artistm nnrl in nv,;,;in shades 50c to $4.50. Strawbrldge & Clothier 'nurd Door, West 1 Jewelry and Silverware Have a Special Charm V' rfe. And it is especially pleasant to choose from our vcll selected collections of Diamonds, Necklaces, Rings, Chains, Bar imsi' Mc?h Bass' Karrines, Vanities, Bracelets, Watches, and all the other Jewelry a 'ornments. Also many choice gift pieces in Silver Flatware, also Tea Sets, Tiay&, Servers, Baskets, Vases, etc. sr- blranbrldgo t 1'lothlcr -Aisles 8 ! and 10. Market Street A Cretonne-covered Box of Stationery, 85c Each box contains twenty-four sheets of linen-finished Writing Paper and twenty-four Envelopes to match, in white, blue, pink, gtay or lavender. Strawbrldge 4. Clothier Alslo 10, Centre Lace Collars at $1.00 v., ,.-. The fashionable IjUfe" if Pointed Collars, of "tffiilSteJ. Ven'se 'ucc '" ''a'nty nrtsBosE&bl, patterns, finished on g. ??i net band; points li inches deep. Slrawbrldso 4 Clothier Mela 11 Centro Windham Phonographs Will Bring Good Cheer They are tho best obtainable, for the money, we believe. They have all the essential, up-to-date improve ments, and beautiful cases of ma hogany, golden oak and fumed oak, polibhed or dull finish. Three models, at $100.00, $115.00 and $125.00. Ten Dollars First Payment And Ten Dollars Monthly StrawbrldRo i. Clothier Hfth Tloor West New Spring Cottons The 1920 PRINT ED VOILES in Georgette patterns and colorings, 75c to $1.60. And tho 1920 GINGHAMS, checks, stripes and A length of either in beautiful plaids, 75c. would be most acceptable. Htrawbrldge & Clothier Aisle 0, Centre Women's Raincoats Remarkably good, practical Rain coats here at $8.75. Of rubberized novelty suiting, made in all-around belted style, with deep pockets and convertible collar. Strawbrldge k Clothier Second Tloor. Filbert Street STREET STREET FILBERT STREET WW I T I --fi i Men's Fur-lined Overcoats and Fur-collar Overcoats A Collection Affording Unusual Advantages in Selection and Prices Abbcmbled before there was any indication of the rapid rise in fur prices, and conforming fully to out t ir i'kIs of style and quality. Jj An Ovoriv i . . 'his character is a worui-wniie gur, ior Hi man to gm - Hmself or a regal token of appreciation foi the familv i luosent the "Dad" who has done so much to make this the happiest' Christmas ever known. Fur-lined Overcoats $77.50 to $350.00 Fur-collar Overcoats $47.50 to $115.00 , Strawbrldge it Clothier Second Floor. East Who Gives a Dance Frock Should Give One of These Special at $47.50 Women's Dance Frocks, at ABOUT WHOLESALE PRICE. They are " V' rSSL. I of chiffon taffeta, soft and shimmering, some in two-toned effects. Made with a two-tier bkirt, bouffant with rose quill ings; the decolette bodice is sleeveless and trimmed with loops and streamers of narrow, two-color picot ribbons. All in dainty evening shades. ,,, , y strawbrldgo S. Clothier Second Flour. Market Street Toilet Articles in Tortoise Shell Finish Brushes, Contb-s, Mirror.s, Boxes, Trays, and all the other smaller appointments individual and lux urious in ariDenisini!e. Prices, according to articles, 75c to $10.50 each. Strawbrldgo 4 Clothier -Aisle 9, Centre Hand Vacuum Sweeper Special at .$6.00 The Torrington, Model W, stuidy and well made and gives satisfac tory service. Stia'vbrldge & Clothlei -nasement Warm Fur Things for the Baby's Christmas , , FUR COACH RUGS - of Angora and coney, some fin ished with pocket, and lined with ielt or i-atin ffnm einr.ri oo UUIll Vluuu W 9mU WEE WARM MUFFS of coney, Ihibet and Iceland fox from $0.50 to $10.95. .strawbrldge & Clothier Third Vloor West Or, Give Blankets Fine Wool-mixed White Blankets, pink or blue borders. Single-bed size (00x80), $10.50 a pair; double bed size (76x84) $16.50 a pair. Strawbrldge . Clothier Mio 11 Vilbert Street Oil Heating Stoves, Special at $7.25 For the one with ideas of comfort and coziness. Brass oil fount, one gallon capacity, nickel-finish frame. Strawbrldgo S. Clothier Ilaaement Women's Bath Robes BEACON BLAN KET ROBES,, light and dark colorings, tailored and ribbon trimmed, $3.95 to $10. n n re n ti n n v BATH ROBES with or without collars, lined and unlined $4.95 to $14.50. 8trwbrldg Clothier-Third Floor. Wei W jQt V",tAj' '.;.. Thousands of Neckties for Men Starting at 65c for good-looking, well-made Neckties, prices range by easy 50c or $1.00 steps up to $7.00 for the finest typo of Necktie to bo had. Every price group includes a wide variety of patterns dots, stripes, figures, mottlings, Persian designs, belf-tone effects and many others each pattern in perfect good taste and in harmonious colors. btrawbrldge & Clothier Aisles 1 2. 4 and 6. Market btrcct Yes, the 1920 Silk Foulards Are Ready Welcome news for the many who wait for them every gift season. Beautiful designs and colorings, including the very new and distincVjve Chippendalo Prints. Widths .'16 to 40 inches, prices $.50 to $7.00 a yard. Hinwliridgn H Clothier Alelo 0, Centre A Fine Selection of Beaded Bags, $22.35 Choice Beaded Bags, beautifully blended, mounted on bead-covered frame, finished with heavily beaded handle, lined with silk, and fitted with purse and mirror. strawbrldge H Clothier Aisle O, Centre Girls Like Raincoats These, Special at $8.50 Have Smart Hat to Match Rubberized Poplin Raincoats, in navy blue and tan. Made in double breasted style, with convertible col lar. Smart little Hat to match. Sizes 10 to 16 years. Strawbrldge Clothier Second rioor, Market btreet Silver-Plated Toilet Sets, $7.50 to $13.50 Hand Mirror, Hair Brusli and Comb, in beautiful designs and arranged in special gift boxes. Suitablo for men and women. strawbrldge & Clothier Aisle 0. Centre Fine Crepe Georgette Waists are $8.75 There are few tilings at $8.75 that are better value or more acceptable. Seven lovely models, in white, flesh, peach-bloom, Bermuda, bisque and gold, beautifully beaded or embroid ered. btrawbridge A Clothier Second Floor. Centro Vanity Cases at $6.00 Something new Vanity Cases, of ecrase leather, in black, brown or gray, moire-lined, fitted with mirror, pocket ioyf handkerchief, rouge and powder, oxidized chain handle. Strawbrldgo i. Clothier Aisle 0 Centre Silk Chemise, $5.95 Envelope Chemise, of flesh-color ciepe de chine, trimmed in tailored style and tucked to give tho Empire effect. Strawbrldge . Clothier Third Floor, West Satin Comfys, $3.50 WOMEN'S Quilted Satin Slippers, tho Daniel Green & Co. kind, made of Skin ner's satin, in Copen hagen blue, baby blue, pink, old rose, lavender and black, with soft padded soles and inner soles, and finished with pompon. strawbrldge k. Clothier Blgltth iuiiJ Vilbert. BtreeU ,''',rfc.V' -.Mil 1 ' JMMJMMJMM jfcfc qfcMy s(b ! 77" USSGEE a tv '.,.'" " , Q v i
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