w i' f ..it i i irmm-iiB' nrmir rr i. j, i. .- . auivnrwrw in : (-:.,... '-ET i.'J .'f T . vr!f i'U, ,' f '!? M ' "-v ' ' " r J , . " s 1,1 f v i - 'X' . EVENING 'PUBLftJ. LEDGER-PHUJADELPHIA, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 1020 ,- , ir J Organ plays at 9, 11, 11:55 WANAMAKER'S WEATHER Fair and warmer WANAMAKER'S and 4ibu Store Opens zt 9 Store Closes at 5 WANAMAKER'S "s rarch Is a Month of Fashion Revelations and Helpful Sales . n 1 u A Man Is Bound by His Own Handwriting All these little speeches on the corner of this page signed "by the writer are in his original handwriting when they arc sent to the publishing offices in our building. It is as though each piece has been given, as under our own hand and seal for all time as setting forth its principles and practices, and preserved in the records of the business. What we say in type binds us to stand by every word we have saidand keep it and in every particular. There is no discount on American gold, neither is there on all we say in black and.white. Signed March 3, 1020. QMjfrmwfa The Pilgrims and the Mayflower in Egyptian Hall Again Tomorrow at 2:45 A notable scries of concerts commemorating the tercentenary of the landing of tho Pilgrim Fathers at Plymouth. Motion pictures of the sailing of the Mayflower and the wan derings of the Pilgrims, vivid tableaux and characteristic selec tions on the harpsichord, spinet and clavichord. Baritone Edward Barnes Soprano . . Ethel Righter Wilson Mixed Chorus of 40 Voices Mrs. Phillips-Jenkins Reader William H. Whitney At the Harpsichord Frances Pelton-Jones At the Spinet Harry Tucker At the Clavichord Marion Fiestal At the Organ Mary E. Vogt String orchestra under tho direction of Robert Golden. The Best Easter Silks at These Special Prices Kuril eood fashionable silks, in act, that women have been quick n nnrwint them, nnd in consc ience they arc going out rapidly. Printed Georgette crepes in dnrk md light colors, 40 inches wide, ;2.50 and $3 a yard. Printed taffeta In light tints with (Kant and W Dresden patterns. They make de lightful dance frocks, and are 30 inches wide, and $8 a yard. A few metnl brocades are still left at $8 a yard. These are very desirable for trimming, millinery, bags, slippers and many other pur poses. est Aisles) One of the Prettiest of Georgette Waists a slip-on fastening on the shoul !ers and opening below so that it rill not muss the hair; it has ki lono sleeves and real filet, and nay be had in white, flesh and isque for 510.70. Another in white and flesh is laborate with imitation Veniso ce and cc&ts $15. (Third l'loo One with three-auarter sleeves set in, with real filet, is $18. A square-necked style with ki mono sleeves is $18. A bisque-colored affair, with dark or lighter blue trimmings, has embroidery and beading, $18.75. And one with real Irish and hand-drawn work, $25. r, Central) ' iVTEW models of cretonne articles may be seen in W- tlifl Arf Npprllmvnrlr fffnrp hnYAS. hues, hat- --.. , WU. ,, v www.w -,.., 07 tands, scarfs, pillows and so on. A I en tho nour rlaciirnc in rtn nmrtfnirlninrl nn centerpieces and scarfs, and on children's dresses'. (Second Floor, Central) Warmer Days Are Coming and Young Women's Spring Top coats Are Here Now If your heavy coat is a burden on pleasant days, if you hate to slip an old coat over your pretty new Spring frock, if you need a new coat to freshen up your wardrobe if any of theso is your rea son for a new topcoat, you should see the smart and becoming new coa which now (111 a corner of the Young Women's Salons. They are so youthful and so attractive, so smart of line and so suitable for the Spring, it will bo an unusual young woman who will not want one. Some aro in three-quarter length, some in full length, and there are sports and polo coats us well as coats for better wear. The fabrics are lovely soft fine camel's hair, Bolivias and 1 I03' v,e,ours nnd other materials. There are all tho creamy tan lloV10 new morocco brown, filbert and other shades. $4.2.50 to $85 and 14 to 20 yenr sizes. (Heeond Floor, Cheitnut) More Women's Fine New Shoes , Added to the $12 Disposal rive Styles, both smart and nn. Patent leather lace, with dull ervative, but all with imv ,oia matt kldskin tops, turn soles and "d all made in one of tho in,..iin low French heels. Factories in th ,... ,"' Black glazed kidskin lace, win l nes m the country. Savings dlln matt kidskin tops, turn soles Nut w from ,3, V $5 a pair. and low French heels. 4'Ut UrOtt'n nnlfolrln In.,. ...Ul. ni.J. l I I. !...!. I- ! !, larv W?ps narrow toea and mill- ton shoes, with full, round toes und (first Floor, Market) Bloomers of Cotton and Satin wiiurr hIn-. . . .. Iotfon r B OI mnK nnd whlt0 "u wnite sateen. S9KO .,i i en. , T-.ww .. yu.cu, of black sateen, $1.85 and $3.50. Satin bloomers, pink nnd white, $5 to $8.50. (Third Floor, Central) Finer Wash Suits for Little Boys inf. these pretty suits aro I Hnnnrnta lilouso to be worn be- nodd. Aheso Pt.ty suits aro ire uZiWn desi8ns nl they hat rnntiaLnnd di8tinctlvo twite maiiK.w"! like and that Quito Tr21 enioy, woarinff. riinVn I-W Y,0 colo"l trousers ousesn . .nn2 cottons with ihii :f.or waists of snowv , Imltv. 1ththollHire ,n 8U8Pcnler stylo, 'tM 1 all i trours and "houldor r al' in ono piece, and M little v. mm nuuuiuur 1 w u years, 8 Piece, and tvllttM l $p.50 to $16.5. neath. And to keen them from too much severity, they havo nar row frills around tho collars una cuffs, or fancy stitching, or hand embroidery, or fancy buttons by way of trimming, There are whlto suits and col ored suits, a great variety from which to chooso, and sizes from w o years, Of Velvety Texture and Beautiful Coloring Are Women's New Suede Gloves All from France, and all of per fectly beautiful quality suede, which, In addition to its fineness, Is made more practical by tho fact that It is washable, too. ' They are gloves of a sort thnt a woman will lovo to touch and to wear, for the colorings arc as de lightful as the velvety texture. Some aro short and fasten with two pearl buttons at tho wrist. These come in tnn. They are $4 a pair. A little longer is the next length the slip-on glove, which is in light gray, tan or mode nnd is $5 a pair. , Still longer and very smart arc the strap wrist, which aro in tan nnd mode, and are $G u pair. (Mnln Floor, Central) , Even the New Ribbons Are Embroidered This Spring- There is such u vogue for cm broidery it is not at all surprising it has extended to ribbons. One of tho most attractive new ribbons is embroidered with wool or nilk in all-over patterns there are spider webs, fluttering birds and grapes, as well as many more. The background is in French blue, a pretty rose color or sand, the rib bons are seven inches wide nnd $4.50 a yard. Other embroidered ribbons in widths up to ten inches are $8.50 a yard. And women are using 'them for girdles, for vests, for hat trim mings and for fancy bags. (Mnln Floor, Central) Riding Habits Specially Priced Certain habits from our own factory aro made from cloths which wo cannot duplicate, hence wo aro reducing them. They are of medium or rather heavy-weight whipcords, mel tons and worsteds, in oxford grays, tans and browns chiefly; and a few are of corduroy. One habit has coat of green vel veteen with cloth breeches. Tho new prices are $40 to $75. (1'lrH Floor, Central) New Duvetyne Handbags in Novelty Styles All largo, full shapes of fino quality duvetyne nnd In a variety of colors. Some of tho bags nre shirred around the bottom, others nro em broidered In Paisley effects and still others nro ornamented with cut-steel beads. They are all most unusual. Prices $25, $28.50 and $30. (Mnln Floor, Chestnut) Collar and Cuff Sets of Airy Net $1.50 Somo are tucked and some aro trimmed with Valenciennes lnce, but all are dainty and fresh and pretty. They nre brand-new, these sets, nnd you'll think they arc particu larly good values for tho price. There is white and cream-colored net, and tljere are a number of dif ferent and good styles from which to choose. (.Mnln Floor, Central) A Few New and Handsome Pieces of Fur to Complete Madame 's Spring Attire have just made their appearance in the 'Fur Salons. They nre furs of the right weight for wear when thero is just a bit of Spring chill in the air, and they nre so charming a woman will be delighted to wear them. Ono of the beautiful new wraps is a cape of Summer ermine in the soft brown which is the littlo ermine's Summer color. It is of generous cut, has n deep and becoming collar, is richly lined nnd is $850. An unusual stole in a new shupe is of Australian opossum and soft, lustrous moleskin a combination that is reully mbst effective. It is $245. A beautiful new moleskin scarf, wide und long, has a lining of layers of chiffon which give it a lovely, cloudy look, and is $2GE. And of nntural gray squirrel is another stole, in straight effect, with small pockets. It is $245. (Hecoml Flooi, Clientnut) L. R. Corsets Every woman who has. intentions in the direction of new Spring clothes regards a new corset as the first step in the game. At $2.50 is a topless model of pink batiste, with elastic section in waist, for slender figures. At $3.50 A comfortable model of pink or white batiste, with low bust and long skirt. (Third Floor, At $3.50 A topless model of pink coutil strongly boned in the back. This is nn excellent hip con finer. At $4.50 A model with very low top nnd heavy boning. This is of durable brochc. At $7.50 A design for large women, reinforced over the abdo men, and with low, full bust and long sKirt nenvily boned. Chestnut) Philadelphia Hardwater Soap 1 for a Dozen Cakes mado from tho original recipe in our possession. Thero is no other Philadelphia Hardwater Soap. As a change from tho almond or unscentcd, muny people aro order ing cither or both the two new odors a delicious violet or verbena. anil Down Htulrs Store) This being the Mnrch price of this famous sonp that sells at 20c a cako at all other times. t When you calculate that a dozen enkos is usually enough for ono person for a yenr you will see how economical it is. More than thnt, it is pure and is (i:at nnd West Aisles New Sweaters of Many Kinds and All for Girls Some aro made slip-on fashion, with V necks and sailor collars, oth ers ure in longer style, belted, and thero is one style which rnther sug gests n Norfolk jncket with its picais uim uuit wru !"-- (ThlrU Floor, Chestnut) All nrn of inhvrv nnrl JViim. .., I In such serviceable colors as brown, navy blue, French bluo, buff and tan. Prices start at $0.75 and go up to $10.50, nnd thero aro 10 to 1C year sizes. New Bedspreads of Beautiful Daintiness No snow that ever fell was whiter. No bedcovering ever de vised was moro dainty. Wo bojught them at nn opportuno time and so we can sell them at modernto prices. They are marked ns low as they wero last year and tho market value has gono up In the meantime. Crinkled dimity spreads In thfee sizes iltUll BlJrtU Floor,. Csntrnl) 63x90 inches, $2.50; 72x90 inches, $2.75 j 80x90 inthes, $3 each. , Corded dimity spreads, 72x90 inches, $3; 80x90, $3.50; 90x100, $4 each. Somo crinkled dimity spreads havo scalloped edges and bolster pieces to match nnd theso como In seta for metal beds slzo 72x99 inches at $5 a set. sizo 90x99 I Inches at $6 a set. TheCuff Links That Men Are Wearing Colored 'stono cuff links, which arc very fnshionablo nnd como set with amethyst, garnet, topaz, moonstone, bloodstone, lapis lazuli, opal, $14 to $75 a pair. 14-kt. gold cuff llnksi plain or decorated, somo with enamel, $9 to $24 a pair. Platinum faco cuff links with gold backs, $29 to $43 a pair. (Jewelry Store, Chestnut and Thirteenth) - Of Interest to Motorists Wo hove a large selection of standard make, first quality cord and fabric tires and tubes. Among them nro United States, Dellon, Empire, Kelly-Springfield, Din mond, Goodrich, Ajax, Firestone and so on. On soma, makes, in which the rango of sizes is not complete, prices have been lowered 10 to 20 per cent. Wanamaker Special red Inner tubes are of unusual quality and aro here in all sizes. Mobiloils, $1.25 per gallon can, $15 for 15-gallon ateel drum and $50 for 55-gallon steel drum. , (The Clnllerr, Juniper) The March Sale of Lamps Is full of lights for every corner of the house from little bedroom candlesticks to the big chande liers for tho dining room. Just received are two new lots 150 boudoir lamps at $6.50 to $9, with Japanese pottery bases, in light blue, dark blue, celndon, yellow nnd other colors. They are all mounted for ono electric light. A large group of solid ma hogany table lamps, $9.25 to $12.25. These are two-light (Fourth Floor, Central) Old-Fashioned Calico Such as N Grandmother Wore And such as her granddaughter delights to use for Summer morn ing dresses, touched off, perhaps, with white organdie. We havo just received some of these quaint calicoes in navy and cadet blue or with white grounds. All hnvo small black or colored printings. The width is 24 inches and the price, which is special, is 35c a yard. (First Floor, Chestnut) The Men's New Spring Suits Are Here and They Are Wanamaker Suits All Over J The first of the men's new Spring suits are here and they are a very attractive collection. J The first thing observable about them is that'they are cut on sensible lines, and that is something which men are demanding. They are free from freak- ishness, but many novel and attractive features are noticeable among the young.men's models. I The materials are of good, pure wool and every suit has been tailored; not just put together, but tailored, and well tailored at that. f It was never more important for men to be particular about fabrics and tailoring than it is now, and to be on their guard against the inferior goods and poor workmanship which will be found in so. many suits this season. i The safest way is to buy from the Store which stands for quality all the way through. 1$ These new Spring suits of ours are priced at .$40 to $80. (Third Floor, Market) You Should See the Dinner Sets in This Spring Sale of China and Glassware This China and Glassware Sale centers around a collection of dinner sets of very special excellence. The wares, the decorations, the artistry with which they havo been executed, all reach a uniformly high degree of merit. This applies to tho dinner-set collection in gen eral French, English and American. If you need a dinner set thero is Tiardly anything more commercially certain than that you will find the best collection to be found anywhere at the prices. Wo aro offering nil our dinner sets, including a num ber of open-stock patterns, at reductions averaging 25 per cent. Theso are the set- we sell regularly through tho year at the higher prices. The French china dinner sets are tho most elabor ate group in the assemblage. The choice of these ranges through a very beautiful diversity of patterns, from the simple, dainty effects up to the most superb. Prices $45 to $250 a set. Charming and distinctive English dinner sets of porcelain aro shown in a variety of striking patterns at $35 to $100 a set. Sets of American china real china, not porcelain nrn rtTarnA nf. tAf) in SR7 KO American porcelain dinner sets aro in very largo assemblage at $13.50 to $50. Set means 106 to 107 pieces of standard size in standard unjuggled combinations. (Fourth Floor, Cliestnut) Silk Petticoats Extra Sizes Black taffetas with deep flounces which 'havo shirred ruffles for finish. They are wonderfully good for $10.50. , (Third Sloor, Central) A Re-coyering: Special Wo hnvo been fortunate enough to get n small quantity of imported satin gloria for the re-covering of umbrellas. This material is a silk-nnd-cotton mixture, with the silk well to tho surfneo, and so extraor dinarily strong that we guarantee it for a year. It is nlso very thin and light; in other words, close rolling. Wo will cover umbrellas with it as long as it lasts for $5. (Main Floor, Market) One Woman's Discovery About Filet Net Curtains Having bought one pair of theso curtains, washing and then putting them through a mangle, just as an experiment, this woman was so pleased with the result that she re turned and bought thirty-nine more pair to outfit her entire house. For decorative effect and down right good wearing nnd washing qualities, it is hard to find the equal of filet net curtains. And tho prices nre very inexpensive. In fnct.ywc have these curtains in cither white or ecru, all with small figures In tho net nnd with hemmed edge or lace, from $2.50 to $4.50 a pair. They aro exactly tho same prices as last year, although the wholesale cost has advanced three times since then. (Fifth Floor, Market) Bungalow Aprons They aro as handy und in as great favor as the bungalows them selves. Tho latest aro made of lnrge broken plaids, open at tho sides, and trimmed with ric-rac. Price $2.65. (Third Floor. Central) Beautiful New Mahal Carpets Have Come to the Oriental Rug Sale Rich red grounds, enlivened with figured designs in blue and ecru, are the distinguishing characteristics of these pieces. The general effect is one of warmth and virility. The new shipment considerably enhances the collection of Mahals in tho Oriental Rug Snle that we arc holding and provides a choice of theso pnrticulur weaves which we believed to bo unequnled at the prices. Mahal Rugs 10.4x6.10 ft., $295 10.5x7 ft, $287 12.7x9.2 ft., $445 14.8x11.5 ft., $1575 14.9x10.5 ft., $875 12.2x8.10 ft., $635 9.10x8.1 ft., $545 12.11x10.4 ft, $735 14.7x11.6 ft, $575 18.8x12.7 ft, $1785 13.2x10.4- ft, $735 18.9x13.5 ft, $1185 (Hetenth Floor, Chestnut) Room-Size Wilton Rugs in Good Variety Designs and colorings of such diversity and beauty that your chief difficulty will be in making up your mind which you like best. 9x12 ft, $79, $100, $119.50 und $175. 4 8.3x10.6 ft, $104, $112 nnd $159. - (NeTcnth Floor, Chettnut) It Is Now Time to Get Good Housewares at Low Prices It was by tho use of the greatest house furnishing buying power in America that we were able to get 80,525 specially priced articles of household utility for our Spring Sale. Wo could not go back Into the market today and duplicate these purchases, and it is quite certain thnt no smaller merchant could do so. They have como in just at the right time for the many thousnnds of housewives who are clearing up the Winter breakages and damages and who are getting ready for Spring housecleaning. They aro vuluable, usable, durablo goods of the highest quality. They are not job lots, nor left-overs, nor hard selling merchan dise. But the very best housewares in the world. Things of the genuine, practical sort that every housewife needs. Notice tho difference between our tinware and tinware you find in so many places how much heavier ours is and how much more dur ably made. Note differences of this sumo sort in aluminum ware, ennmel ware and galvanized ware. Not everybody knows how much difference there is between a trashy article and a good, soundly mado kitchen utensil. Many peoplo buy the trashy things because thoy seem cheap und then wonder why they weur out in a few weeks. Prudent people como to a Store Hko ours and buy things that nro not trashy, but that aro actually the cheapest In tho long run. Tho Housewares Salo is a Sale mado up of good utensils and tho whole power of this organization is backed with a guaranteo of their excellence. The prices are the lowest that It is safe to pay, usually much lower than things of equal value can bo had for elsewhere. , If you have friends visiting from out of town you will do them a servico to bring them In to bco the Housewares. Store at tho heicht of Its great Spring Sale. .ui. (Fourth Floor, Market).'' ,ft f n i Ml . s I tyA r-J m , w-., f-i-n. T 'f t(i X Uf! r&rfrrWL' . . v rV tVu JlhfL. -Vie iilt.isM '.: Ju. X SSHK
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