EVENING PUBLIC LE0GERr-3?HILABELPHIA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 1020 A ' -- - URGF our women SGHOO L OARD Appointment by Common Pious Judges Is Asked by Civic Club CANDIDATES PUT FORWARD Tour woiriPti lime 1rin urccd for membership In the r.nuil ot I'riiirntlnn by tlie Civic Club in h letter t-rnt to tlii judges of the C'oint of Common Plens The c.itiilidntof. put fnrntinl bj the rlub arc Mls Mm Ion Kclllj, 201". Dp r.anepy (ttrcet; Mrs. Wlllliitii V,. Iin gclbach, 1304 OtiRP uwinie; 5Iw, I. II. O'llnrnii 4100 T,oi'iil s.trrct. nml Mr? -It. V. Illrhanlson, "S10 Walnut stiff!. Tor Minip (Imp tbp Chic Chili lias liren iirgins lliut utncn iit ontUlfil to ervp on tbp Iiourd of ililm'utloii. Thorp never ha. bppti a unman member of the board In Philadelphia. The letter iul(lrepil to the judRPf) was written December SO and made public today bj Mi- Illi.ibetb 11 Klrlibride, 'chairman of the committee on whool visitor! of the dub. It lot low s : "The Civic Club be-i the privilege of again reiterating to the board of judges ita hopp that vIipii the uet vacancies occur women will be anpoiut ed to the Hoard of education ThU re quest is based upon tli- eoiiietiou that all boards dealing with the education and welfare of children should be com posed of both men and women. In the vfhool, no less than in the home, 1 lie woman's as well ai the man's point of view should be irprceuted." In the letter the ipi.ilijieations of the four woman candidates" are set forth. Mis rieill.v was dean of llrjn Mawr College from 1007 to 101(1. Kite is a bachelor of arts of the class of 1001 nt Hon Mawr. was n giadunle tuilenl during various periods nt Hr.wj M.ui, N'ennham College, Cuiwrsitj of Cam bridge and in Italy on leave of absence. Mrs. liingelbnch holds the degreps of bachelor and master of arts fiom the University of I'ennsjlv.ini'i and likewise the degree of doctor of philoso phy from the same institution : filter she studied at the Soi bonne in l'nris and has taught in high schoo' at Hrn Mawr, where she w.ts a leiturer in history during 101R-1010. Mrs. O'llarra served for ninn jears as a school director in the Philadelphia schools. She is a master of aits of llucknell University and taught there for four yeara. Mrs. Hicbardson grnduntod fiom I'nn nington Seminary in 1SS0 and I.aw renccville Sominnry in 1SSI. MUMMER'S WIFE DIES Hugh Murray Returns From Parade to Find Her III When Hugh Murrin. who led the Hugh Murray Association in the New Yiar's Daj patade. retonied to his home etprilay afternoon, after the march iu Broad strtet. he found that his wife bud beiome suddenly ill riming hU absence. Her condition was -o serious that she was tahen to the Methodist Hospital, where she-died a few hours later. Mrs. Murray said lli-i t she had a headache when her husband iliessed jes trriln. for the parade. For this reason the did not go to see the mummers march. Her husband thought it wns onh n slight indisposition. On by, return to the house Mrs, Murray was almost unconscious. Phy sicians at the Methodist Hospital said that death was due to cerebia! honor ihage. MRS. LONG MISSIONARY Widow of Mission Founder Will Emulate Husband's Work Mrs. Udna Long, widow of (ieorge Long, evangelist and superintendent uf the Inasmuch Mission, intends to take up work similar to thi.t done b. her husband. llishop Hhlnelander cvpects to find a place for Mrs. Long with the Piotestant Episcopal City Mission. Mrs. Long will preach to groups of TTomen before entering n wider Held. Another Dollar for 'Frankie's' Shoes Mrs. "R. H. M., one of Santa 'laus's agents in Mcrcliantville. N. .1. has sent $1 to the Evkmno Public Ledger to help buy a pair of shoes for "Frankie." This seven-j ear-old boy, a victim of tuberculosis, asked for a pair of shoes for Chiistmas so he could attend the weeklj clinic for children at Phipps Institute. BUY YOUR MEAT WHOLESALE Butcher Boast Rump Roast Chuck Roast Hamburg Steak Headquarters fr Hsh and Oi trrs, own packed, In tlan Jars, Snappy Clieee . . rpl 3 lb. nfrnre Fiinrv Oleomarrorlne, all nut lirumN I3ib Shipment,, of llulitiits 1 nrkl A fflMtI Hgss (In curlonw), ftSc Mitchell's Market, Inc. 10 A. u r. IMminrr e. I'lillii. irr HV Me a.'p and IJoi. "Sinoi: 5s st eKS-? Why you need Resinol Ointment I ha Lame Eoothlnc, healing, an. tiieptlc properties that make Itesl nol Ointment so efTeclixo for Hit in troubles alto make It the Ideal Household remedy for Burns HcaliJa Culo Scratches Wounds Bruises Sores t 'leora Felons Cold-sorea chaflnES MtlllBB PllfS IrrlUtloua And a koto of other troubles whlii cpnitantly eriie in every home, espe cially where there are children. Tht why Resinol Ointment bouM be on Jour medicine shelf, ready for Irame oiite use. Sample free: IZuZZ umple to4 a nUUtar aVc el Rulnol gap. wrllo io Dcp. UN, Xtimt.1 Chemical Co- BilUraote, lid. i.flw Organ, pkys at 9, 11, 11.55 and 4.50 'WANAMAKER'S DOWN STAIRS STORE WANAMAKER'S WEATHER Pair Ml Shov Wanamaker's Down Stairs Store and Save Money Is a New Year's Resolution Worth Keeping 1200 Good Winter Coats for Women at Lessened Prices fr T '& A Mr aJ ll V "P i l i r 1 ffll !! ''. IrTl 'Ml . & -f $09.50 $45 $59.50 $25 (Marktt) Every coat is well tailored, of pood materials and each one has carefully chosen lining and trim ming, $18.50 to $29.50 Silverlone, polo, pompom and velour coats, bomo of them silk lined and a great many fur trimmed. Sizes for women and young women. A $25 polo coat is sketched. $32.50 to $39.50 Sucdene, llama, polo, etc., make these coats, every one silk lined and many trimmed with Aubtratian opossum, bkunk opossum or sealenc. One bketched is an attractive blouso-back silver tone model. $39.50. $45 to $57.50 Bolivia, camel's hair, tinseltoue, etc., silk lined and trimmed with good furs. Unusual at $40 is the stylo sketched a model of green heather mixture coating. $59.50 to $168.50 Finest cvora, fortuna, Bolivi.i, etc., with beau tiful fur trimmings of beaver, Hudson seal (sheared muskrat), scpjirrol and such. All beau tifully lined. A Bolivia coat at $59.50 is sketched. Sixteen New Spring Models made up in warm materials that may be worn comfortably now are $25 to $97.50. ' 500 Lacy Voile Blouses Special at $2.75 A special lot that has just arrived bringing a great many good models of frilly and lacy voile all fresh and pretty. All sizes from 36 to 46 are in the lot, but not in each model. (Market) Men's and Women's Umbrellas at $6 Durable umbrellas of a good appeal ance have covers of union taffeta (silk and cotton). The handles for women are trimmed with white or colored bakelite and have white bakelite rings. The men's handles are of mission or natural wood, plain or trimmed with bakelite; they are in opera or crooked style. (Clietttnut) Women's Vests, 35c, Three for $1 Low neck, sleeveless vests of an unusually good quality ribbed while cotton in regular and extra sizes. "Seconds." Split-Foot Cotton Stockings, 35c, Three Pairs for $1 Medium-weight black cotton, seamless, and "seconds." (Ontral) Sprightly Hats Touched With Straw A fresh, new hat of gleaming satin, with perhaps a brim facing or a banding of straw braid will do wonders toward revivifying a Winter wardrobe. New Hats at $5, and are of this delightful typo !lnd are to be had in brown, black, sand, taupe, navy and lighter blues. Sometimes the crowns are entirely of straw, sometimes the brims are of transparent nets with burnt plumage for trimming. Of course, these hats are perfect for Southern wear. (Market) Serge, Flannel Finish Serge, Sports Flannel There are small and large plaids and checks in delightful colorings in gay or somber tones. They are all wool and in gathered or pleated models, some with smoked pearl buttons for trimming. (Market) Warmth for Sturdy Little Legs Snowy white drawer-leggings are knitted (with or without feet) for chubby youngsters of 6 months to 2 years of age. $1.25 to $3.25. Serviceable, fleece-lined, stockinet drawer-leggings in black or brown arc in sizes 2 to 6 years. $2 and $3. Good-looking corduroy drawer-leggings nre in brown, navy, gray or taupe, and sizes 2 to 6 years, $4. (Centrnl) Ylj jf $25 Women's Frocks in New, Smart Styles at Prices That Mean Savings $10.75 $15 $16 $16.50 to $35 in the six groups arc dresses of taffeta, satin and tricolette in Spring modelE, frocks of serge and velveteen, and smart dresses of velour, silverlone, serge, etc., and some delightful Spring frocks. Special at $10.75 I Special at $15 Six different models arc of wool jersey or man- i ,. Wool jersey dresses on smart, straight, slender ....i, .... ,,., i,.,-.,,i ,!ti, u:j n it j.tAo.i lines aie embroidered and are trimmed with ball nibh navy serge tnmmcd with braid. One fetched. I buttons, The coor, ale navy Copenhagen and tan. Special at $16 Many lrocks of soft, deep velveteen on graceful lines are trimmed with braid or embroidery. Many of them have three-quarter length tunics and are finished with silk cords You may choose navy or black. 'Speciul at $16.50 good-looking wool jersey dresses, heavily embroidered with wool, braid and silk, are in brown, reindeer, navy, Pekin and Copenhagen. Charming Frocks With a Whisper of Spring arc the two silk frocks that are sketched. One is of navy or brown-taupe taffeta on youthful lines; the gilt stitching is a touch that bespeaks Paris designing. Notice the length of the sleeves. $25. The other is of soft, gleaming satin in brown or reindeer with a vest of Georgette and a lace collar. $24.50. There arc many other styles in taffeta and satin in navy, black, brown, raisin, taupe and steel at $25 to $35. An Unusual Group at $32.50 A small and interesting gathering of handsome silk tricolette dresses in brown, navy or black. Em broidered silk motifs individualize each dress on the bodice and the long overskirt. Sizes 16 to 40 arc in the group. (Market) A Sale of Real January Overcoats Fine All- Wool Ulsters and Ulsterettes Are Special at $39 They're thick and warm, snug and comfortable real January overcoats that will stand up against Winter storms and be staunch barriers against biting winds. There are long, full-skirted ulsters, with belted backs, deep pockets and collars that can be fastened close under the chin. And the shorter, closer-fitting ulsterettes that young men like. These are belted all around or have belted backs. All of these coats are of pure wool coatings in Oxford gray artd various brown and gray mixtures, some with overplaids. Through the shoulders and sleeves these coats are lined with silk. Fittings in all regular sizes. All- Wool Overcoats, Special at $32.50 Conservative Chesterfield coats of Oxford gray mixtures and ulsterettes in various gray patterns. Every coat is marked at a special price and is a thor oughly good investment. (Galleiy, Market) y' 17 J N rrf If1 r lJtvt5x i '' Qi t&z- - $s? 2100 Mussed Neckties Four-In-Hands, All of Them Are Now Marked 35c Each (UaUery, Market) Men's Soft Felt Hats, $4 and $4.50 . Some of these are in the new shapes for Spring, others in this season's good shapes. In browns, greens and grays. Derbies, $3.75 and $5. Good-looking black derbies in new blocks. Soft Wool and Tweed Hata. The soft wool hats in browns, greens and gray have stitched brims. $3. The tweeds are in good-looking light and dark mix tures in a variety of shapes. $3.50. Caps. They have plain or fur-lined inbands and are in good shapes. $2 to $3. (Gallery, Market) Men's Percale Shirts, $2 A great many men have been asking for shirts with stiff cuffs, and these have just arrived. They are of good quality percales in neat colored stripes of lavender, green, blue, black, etc. (Gallery. Market) (t Special Hosiery for Men Seconds," But Good Ones Imperfections arc slight and will not hurt the wear ing qualities. Black, heavy-weight cotton half hose, seamless, 25c a pair. Black, gray, navy and cordovan mercerized cotton half hose, 36c a pair, three pair for $1. Drop-stitch mercerized cotton hose in cordovan, navy, green, Palm Beach and white, 50c a pair. Gray or black merino hose, 50c a pair. (Gallery, Market) Boys' Corduroy Suits Special at $8.50 Practical, long-wearing suits tff durable cor duroy are in a wood brown shade that won't show soil quickly. The coats aie in a waistline Norfolk ;tyle with a belt all around and have slanting pockets. The knickers are lined throughout and have strongly taped seams that will stand a lot of rough play. Fittings for boys of 7 to 15 years. (Gallery. Market) ?2t.50 $10.75 The White Sale Rejoices in a Flush of Pink Silk Underthings for Women Materials arc soft silks the gleam of satin and the shimmer of crepe de chine beautiful to sec, most comfortable to wear and splen- XEach piece in this Sale of White is carefully made in the Wana maker way, and styles are dainty and pretty enough to please any woman! Envelope Chemises at $3.85 Delightful things of crepe de chine or satin, tailored, hemstitched or trimmed with lace! Camisoles at $2 Satin of a good quality is used and the camisoles are adorned with Georgette, insertion, lace and ribbon in a most bewitching manner. There are plain tailored styles, also. The New Bloomer-Combinations Kver so pretty and convenient are these new undergarments of crepe do chine, neatly tailored with deep casings at the top, at $6.75; lacy and more elaborate styles are $8.50. Then, there are satin bloomer-combinations with elastic at the waists. They are quite intricate with tucks and lace. $9.75 to $15. Pajamas at $7.50 Soft, silken and most conducive to sleep are the one-piece pajamas of crepe de chine with wide blue ribbon through a deep casing at the top! Gleaming New Silk-and-Cotton material of a flesh pink is attractively figured. In envelope chemises, one-piece pajamas and nightgowns, it is trimmed with wide blue satin ribbon. Envelope chemises are $3.85; nightgowns and pajamas, $8.75 each. Silk Underthings for Women Who Wear Extra Sizes Material is not skimped in undersilks for large women and styles arc very attractive. Envelopo chemises of crcpo de chine trimmed with shirring, inser tion and lace are $6.75; quite frilly and lacy at $7.50. Nightgowns, tailored and hemstitched, are $9.75; adorned with a good imitation of filet lace, $10 50. (Central) 1000 Bandeaux and Brassieres Special at 50c It seems that there is every kind among them! Bandeaux and brassieres, plain or trimmed with lace, are in flesh or white and open in front or in back. Special at 60c; strong, well-made brassieres that always fit well are of heavy white linene trimmed with imitation Cluny lace or embroidery. Good Corsets, Special at $3 Every corset and there are 8 models is worth about twice this price. Not only are the lines good, but the materials are of the best of their kind and the corsets are well tailored, fhere are models for all figures, the greater variety of models being for averaee to medium-stout figures. (Central) i Entire Stock of Furs In The Down Stairs Store Is Reduced One-Third This means that Wanamaker furs, the best furs to be found anywhere, are to be had at a saving of exactly one-third of the original prices. Everj. pelt is perfect taken when the anima"l was full-furred and at its best The skins have been worked up bv expert furriers and have all the small points of finish that mean so much to the women who will wear the furs. What better investment for Christ mas money than soft, becoming furs ? In Particular: Fox scarfs, dyed brown, taupe or black, are $33.25 to $46.50. Wolf scarfs, brown, taupe and black, are $23.25 to $26.50. Wolf sets, brown, taupe and black, are $ou ana joti.bu. Seal-dyed coney scarfs are $23.25 to $53.25; muffs to match are $18.25. Japanese cross' fox scarfs are $20; sets are $50. Red fox scarfs are $26.50. Cat lynx scarfs are $25 to $33.25. Natural racoon scarfs are $12 to $50; muffs are $23.25. Nutria scarfs are $20 to $33.25; muffs are $26.50. Natural squirrel scarfs arc $20 to $40; muffs are $33.25 to $36.50. Australian opossum scarfs are $23.25 to $33.25; muffs are $30 and $33.25. Beaver scarfs are $40 to $80; muffs are $40 and $40.50. Children's Furs are also included, starting at $ 1.50 for sets of white coney and going to $33.25 for sets of ermine or natural squirrel (Market) It's Good to Step Out Early in 1920 in a Pair of Wanamaker Shoes It's a step in the right direction, for it means econoijij and thrift. Wanamaker shoes are genuinely good shoes, marked at fair prices; styles are unquestioned and reflect the best modes of the day. Women 's Shoes About Half Price at $4.50 Slender, well-shaped shoes of dark tan leather have brown cloth tops. Black kidskin shoes have tops of fawn kid or of black kid. All have welted soles and medium or high, heels. Most all sizes are here. Special at $6.50 Women's shoes of dark tan leather arc in high, laced stylo with imitation wing tips rind perforations, welted aoles and low heels. Women's Black Kid skin Shoes, $6.50 Laced shoes with medium heels and welted soles are built on com fortable lines that appeal to women of matronly years. Widths AA to EE in sizeb 2Ms to 9. Special at $5. 75 Women's Winter-weight, dark tan calfskin Oxfords havo welted soles and medium heels. Very smart with wool stockings. (Clieiluut) For Tiny Feet there are little shoes of patent leather, black kid, brown kid and dark tan calfskin, some with con trasting tops of white, brown or champagne kidskin. Sizes 1 to 8, $1.75 to $3.25. Children 's Shoes, Special at $2.90 Tan leather button shoes for school wear are in sjzes 8 to 2. Black leather jaco shoes are in sizes 11 to 2. lilack leather button shoes arc in sizes 5 to 11. Storm Shoes for Boys and Girls are cut extra high and have straps and buckles at the tops. In dark tan or dull black leather, sizes 10 to 13Vj at $6.90. Children 's Tan Shoes Special Dark tan leather shoes, bturdy' and strong, will stand much wear. Sizes 6 to 8,- $3.50. Sizes 8V to 10W, $4. Sizes 11 to 2, $4.50. And in the Gallery Store, All Sorts of Good Shoes for School Boys e.n1.. T...:li .1 .1 ; j .ii ....' tJHUHgi) Hum Buvea, ueaignca especially ior tne hard wear and lack of care that always befall boys' shoes, these will give a maximum pf wear possible at the prices. They are of bturdy black or dork tan 1.-4.1 L. - a stiong uppers. The smaller sizes start at $4 and prices range up ward to $6.90, which iB for young men's shoes. Special at $4.40 Uoyb' black and tan leather shoe.s with welted aoles are in straight 8yi? comfortable round toes. Sizes 2V4 to 5V6. Men 's and Boys ' Gray Felt Slippers, Special at 50c Pair (qUer7, Market) )J m si K- vPs Nl 71 N ?, A ,iV S .a
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