17 .?: -V 5" ' - -i- METHODISTS MEET (N133D SESSION Tho Rov. J. RrM. Sumalt, of Wilmington, to Address Con- foronco In Wharton Churcn MAYOR TO GIVE GREETING Methodists from all parts of Phila delphia and points ncnrtiy will nsscmblo for the opcnjnp o tho 133d session of the Philadelphia Conference of the Methodist JEplscopal Church tomorrow mnrnfnfi'. Tho conference will bo held this year In the Wharton Memorial Church, the Iter. W. 13. P. Haas, minister, at Fifty-fourth and Catharino strccta. Though the confcrcnco meetings do not begin until tomorrow moraine there Avill he n celebration this evening of the rnliaucipuia uonicrcncn Historical KnAoiv. Tim Rev. J. It. M. .Sumalt. of WilminRton, Del., will make the nddreiu. Music will bo furnished by the choir of Wharton Memorial Church, nnder tho leadership of William 0. Tsivett. tho director. The formal opening of tho conference will tako piaco at u o ciock tomorrow nornlng. Mayor Mooro will wclcomo the delegates to tnc convention on behalf of tho city. Tho wclcotoo on behalf of the church -will bo delivered by (Jeorgo W. Burnhnm, a prominent layman. . The Rev. Dr. Daniel M. Rrummllt. editor of the Enworth Hcrnld, will speak n "Americanization" ut the anniver sary of the Women's Home Missionary Society at - o'clock in the afternoon. Tho Rev. Dr. Charles M. Boswoll will give tho first Pentecostal scrvlco at 1 o'clock. The combined choirs of the Baptist Temple, under tho leadership of Dr. J, Marvin Henna, will furnish the music for the anniversary of the. conference claimants' endowment fund, which will be celebrated at 8 o'clock in the eve ning. Tho speakers will bo the Rev. Dr. Charles R. Oaten, of Chicago, und the Rev. Dr. J. D. 0. Ilnnnn. elaborate provisions' have been made 2! Wihar.to.n M,cmfll Church, which ncl aa host to tho present conference. tor tnc care and comfort of the visit wLKil! i ,lll c?nKrcgatlon qf the iIWA01"1"11 furn,sh hospitality In their homes for tho conference mem bcrs. Every day it has been" arranged niK ?fhJuyc!Vcon-, ,n tho churcI'. The hospltnUty of the West Branch of, the . M. 0. A., nt Flfty?sccond nnd gotf somi streets," has been tendered tho con- fcrencq members," with pr,lvllcgo of uso oi the shower baths, gymnasium nnd OWllUUllUK pum A novel feature Is provision for care of automobiles. These will bo checked free on Catharine street ntFIfty-fourth, and will bo guarded by the police" during meetings. ' ENGINEER FRACTURES LEG Is Pinned Under Locomotive When ' It' Overturns on Front Street Th'omas'Smlth, 432 West Huntingdon street, received a fracture of tho right nnklo and right wrist at 7:45 o'clock this morning, when an engine ho was driving upset on North Front street Tho engine, of tho Philadelphia and Reading yards, was going north on Front street, when nt about COO North Front street, it picked a switch. As tho cngino swerved and over turned, Smith attempted to jump from tho cab,. IIo was pinned under. George Haines, tho fireman, 'of 2010 North Marshall street, escaped Injury. A witness, of tho accident turned in a flro alarm. Smith was taken to tho Episcopal Hospital. FETE FOR CITY OFFICIALS . Mayor, Cabinet and Council Gueata ni Twenty-first Ward Dinner Mayor Moore, his cabinet nnd mem bers of city Council wlll be the guests of tho Twcntyflrst' Wardr Board of Trade at a dinner this evening at Wood vrtlef Wls'sahlckon. TliccommlttcoIn charge consists of William H. Ambrose, Benjamin P. Cnlverlcy, Jr., G. E. Dorwart, O. C. Eddlcmanv Nathan Ji. JonCg, Paxson .Tames: Prank D. Kcuworlhy, William U. ICcster, Arthur R. Iiittlcwood, George G. Llttlcwood. Charles T. J. Preston. Clarence L. Turner and Johu P. K Morris. V. J EAT MORE .BREAD ffansooms NEW Dairy BREAD The Finest in Philadelphia 9,c Loaf Largest Retail Bakers of High Grade Pastry 1233 Market Ht. 020 Market St. 734 Market St. Bid ft Market HI. 00th A" Ludlow tjlf. H 218 So. fi2d St. V Big Bargains m Standard Talking Machines A large assortment of fine phonographs, some of them slightly used. Others, sample machines are slightly shopworn and have never left the store. Marked at striking re ductions to clear them out. Each is fully guaranteed. Here are some of them: $150 HOWARD VINCENT Good condition, Slightly used. $250 M0N0PH0NE Sample machine new. Very large and handsome, $250 TABLATONE Art model. Sample. $200 CRYSTOLA Mahogany. Samplo machine. $!05 VICTROLA Slightly used. Mahogany. $45 VICTROLA Golden oak. Slightly nwd. 59.50 '125 $160 SlQC $85 $30 F. A. North Co. 1306 Chestnut Street Pleaso send mo a complete description of your bargains in Talking Machines, also details of easy-payment plan without interest or extras. Name Address Ieder S-ie-so Other F. A. North Stores W8T rniXA., 808 8. BM St. fcrNBDfOTOlfi MlS-15 K. Allacbrar SUNAVCNKi m Main St. NollTn riULA.t 2ISS N. Front Ht. NOURISTOWNi s:s W. Main St. CUESTEItj Si: L'damont At. :AmdEN. 831 Broadway TIlKNTONl 200 K. Slat St. UEADlNQt 18 N, 8th At. & ruiia -v PTttth AfftnutAT 46JftmiJfM (jswz'iwruQm Jtxilabttphia, . . 61$m ' NOW SHOWING THEIR NEW SPRING FASHIONS AT THE &t?arlton (wairwgli noixumplelsuj teaay IvimeM, JjoXmaL Qjpening xtfte Jioutwg dplendud add&dmenfa jof TAILORMADES DASf DRESSES COATS -CAPES EVENING APPAREL- BLOUSES NOVELTIES AND FRENCH MILLINERY- 0 iri ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH SEVENTEENTH SHOPPING HOURS NINE TO EIVE-THIRTY O'CLOC qs I wLl ET. fa To-morrow The Strawbridge & Clothier Sale o Children's Sample High and Low Shoes m imnnnnr u! .. a..,i Goio fnv whiVh linnHrrfls of narcnts arc waiting. The collection com-.J : u',4. u tamioaiMi nnir nf Hie-h Shoes. Oxfords. Pumas and Slippers the sample lines of a number of'1 r m jaiawuuuuiM.u.vu. .-r TTVT .b ,'. 'at n.l WUn nia rn ATIOTTT ONE-- & our best manufacturers 01 snoes lor imaiua, unuureii, missus auu liuigu j. ... - ;- t fk JSTS HALF THE REGULAR PRICES for the same grades in the regular lines for the coming season : -- iU" . !. . , mr rr" - m f - rff - v tm jm w . J m ..aV .W - m. .a . s &l w M m M. Misses Jbow onueb ui qo.vv, .$ AXomprehensive Showing of The Finer New Hand Bags Among costume accessories women choose their Hand Bags with care. All the newest effects here to complete the smart costume $5.00 to $145.00. Leather Hand Bags Of dull or bright pin seal, morocco, cowhide and other lino leathers; theso Hand Bags and Strap Books, in newest sizes, styles and finishes". In black or colors, somo beautifully hand-tooled. The Sucdo Bags, in brown, tan and gray, arc unusually lovely, with topsof metal or in tortoise shell effect. Beaded Bags Choicest de signs chosen from among the best or French and American Beaded Bags.' Somo in gay colors, others in soft, beautiful blended tints in raro patterns. Frame-tops or lraw-8tring styles, somo with hand-crocheted tops. Silk Baps Beautiful mod s a -woman is Troud to carry. Artistic shapes in moire or faille els a -woman is proud to carry. silks, plain, brocaded or embroid ered, a few ore decorated with beads. Mounted on tops varying from a narrow metal band to heavy Dutch silver designs or rich shell effects. All arc won derfully lined nnd finished. Men's Wallets Men will be interested in this group of handsome new Wallets, Card Cnses, Bill Folds, Pass Cases, Cigar and Cigarette Cnses of pin seal, pigskin and morocco, as well as distinctive styles of brown or black sharkskin, somo gold-mounted. Hand Batrs nnd Strnn 'Rooks nf finest blnck leathers. Bacs of moiro or faiTlo silk on gun-metal and silk-covered frAmcs for mourning. a-- Strawbrldgo & Clothier A!!c3 8 and 0. Centr Our New Silk Lined Spring Suits Selling Rapidly $38.50 FOR $45 and $50 men's and young men's suits for Easter is the introductory 'offer which we make for the Spring of 1920. The suits are as handsome as they can be and the silk lin ings match the suits. Double-breasted or single breasted styles with some con servative suits for business. New Spring cloths built into carefully hand 7 tailored gar ments that are warranted from every standpoint of value by the William H. Wanamaker Store. William H. Wanamaker 1217-19 Chestnut Street There are To-day Many Different Makes of Pianos Worthy of Your Consideration Infants' Shoes at $1.95 White buckskin and canvas, tan calf and black kid; samplo sizes 3 V4, 4 and 4, C and D widths. Children's Low Shoe's, $2.95 Ankle Ties, Pumps and Oxfords; of white buck skin and canvas, black and tan calf, patent leather and kidskin; samplo sizes G', and 7 nnd 10 nnd 10'6f B nnd C widths. Children's High Shoes at $3.45 ' Of i white buckskin and canvas, tun and black calf, kidskin and patent leather; sample sizes 6 and" 7. rwrs.,1e Pnmna nnd Ankln Ties. Of patent leather, gun-metal and tan calf, and white buck;( skin and canvas; sample sizes 13 and 13. Misses' HighShoesat $4.45 Of white buckskin and canvns, gun-metal and patent leather; in sample sizes. Large Girls' Low Shoes, $b.4b Large Girls' High Shoes, $5.65 Oxfords and Pumps, and button and laced High Shoes; of white buckskin and canvas, gun metal calf, patent leather, black kid and tan calf; sample sizes 3V4, 4 and 4,. it ftOTE: In consideration of the fact that all parents may not be able to bring the children to bo fitted, these Shoes will be sold with the privilege of exchange. We cannot sell to dealers, nor can we promise to fill telephone orders. V-V Strawbrldeo &. Clothier Klghlh and Filbert Mrcets To subdivide these many kinds into their varioup groups according to the par ticular musical need they are made to fill and to deter mine the best instrument in each of these groups has been our task. Careful comparison and proper consideration of the important factors of Piano "quality. Easy Action. Beauty of case design. Quality of tone. Permanence of construc tion. And in the case of Player Mechanical Excellence has caused us to choose to sell exclusive in Philadelphia the five outstanding makes of instruments listed here. You'll find each make the foi-emost in its particular field each possessing splendid qualities that render it worthy to be sold to our customers. Suitable terms of payment can be arranged for any of the above instruments and your old Piano or Player-Piano will be accepted as part payment. 5-- Struwbrldsro & Clothlrr HUh I'loor, W.'t Henry F. Miller Upright Pianos $700 and up. Grand Pianos $1050 and up. The Windham Player-Pianos $725.00. The Steck Upriffht Pianos $650.00. Francis Bacon Upright Pianos " t $4S0Z and up. Small Grand Piano.q$850. Player-Pianos $750-xmd' up. Rcprnducinu Pianos $1250. Hazelton Bros. Upright Pianos $625 and up. Player-Pianos $025 and up. Reproducing Pianos $11,00. 7 1 i Bungalow Aprons Under Price, $1.00 , Of sturdy checked gingham, belted in back, as sketched. A spe cial lot that will sell quickly at ?1.00. Dress Aprons $1.25 to $3.25. Bib Apr -ona 65c to $2.00. Band Aprons 50c to 05c. Tea Aprons 38o to $2.00. Black Apron3 65c to 85c. Black Shirt Aprons $2.00. Maids' Aprons, 75o to $3.05; Caps, 8c to 05c. Collar -and-Cuff Sets $8o to $1.00. Nurses' Aprons 85c to $1.50. Dust Caps 25c to 65c. Strawbrldee A Closer Third Floor. Wet . Petticoats--Save Two excellent values in Petti coats that most women like a smart taffeta silk model, and a sturdy Hcatherbloom Tctticoat for general wear: Special at 56.00 Taffeta Silk Petticoats in blnck, the sea son's street shades nnd lovely changeable effects. Special at $2.25 Petticoats of Heatherbloom in blnck, wanted shades and pretty novelty pat terns. Strawbrldare &. Clothltr Second Floor. Wtal Among the New Suits At $65.00 is This SmartTailored Model The group includes, many belted and semi belted models of distinction, with all the newest features in the way of plaits, tucks and fine tailored- details. Of men's-wear serge, tricotine and Poiret twill, in black and navy blue. Some are slashed and trimmed with flat silk braid or bias folds of the material, somo 'are embroidered, and some arc smartly finished with stitching and bone buttons. A Fine Group of Suits Of Serge, Tricotine and Siluertone, at $47.50 Men's-wear serge, tricotino and silvertone, in black, navy blue, Copenhagen blue and rookio shades. Box-plaited and side-plaited effects, smart ly belted; models with distended pockets, others with tailored pockets. Shawl collars and Tuxedo styles. tja Strawbrjdc Clother Second Floor. Centre Chenille Bolivia A Favored Wrap Fabric for Spring: It is so soft and light ona hardly feels the. weight of it at all, and so elegant that few would miss its flattering influ ence. Here inall the accepted shades for spring. Width, 54 inches. Strawbrldae ClothUr Alalo 7. Centra I ACharming Group of New Sports Dresses From $65,00 to $150 Like a bit of Spring itself, these charming "Dresses greet you. Plaited, over-blouse straight lino and coat models, developed .ia ion-kin, shitt ing silk, fnntasi, tricolctte, crepMVde chine, Queen Ann satin and jersey. In green, tangarinc, Pckin blue, light blue, pink and white. The model sketched (?lu5.00) is in white cmuroidereu in white, nnd features the coat and the over-blouse at the same time. New Afternoon Dresses From $42.50 to $55 Beautiful new foulards, crepe Georgette, crepe de chine and taffeta. One fashionable straight line model of taffeta, is beaded with gun-metal buglo beads. Others are plaited in Rcdingote effects, some Jiave irregular tunics and flounces. And what could be moio springlike than the pretty coloied embroideries, the glistening bcad and soft frills that trim the new Dresses. In navy blue, Flemish blue, taupe, brown and black. Wool Dresses, $16.50 to $210.00 - Otrawbrldga ft Clothlor So .ond noor. Market Street Some Heywood Baby Coaches Reduced to $40.00 Several of tho smartest looking, and most up-to-date Heywood styles including white, gray and shellac finishes have been sharply reduced in price to pro vide room for incoming models. An unusual opportunity with out-door springtime weather not far off $40.00. Strawbrldee & ClotM"1- Fourth rioor A( "J ? yio V. 'an. Bed Muslins S. & C. brand of Sheets and Pillow Cases, bleached muslin of standard quality, neatly made, with generous hems, in EXTRA LENGTHS. Pt'Hou; Cases, iSx.18 85e Sheets, 63x00, $2.85; 72x09, $3.16, and 81x00 $3.85 each. Strawbrldie & Clothier A!lo 12. Filbert Street Umbrellas Special At $1.00 Fmo American Taffeta (cotton) Umbrellas, that we fortunately bought at a spe cial price, sold nt corresponding snvintrs: WOMEN'S SIZES arc fitted witVi nlnin or carved wood hail' dies, some with pretty bakelito tops finished with wrist cord. MEN'S UMBRELLAS, with enameled wood crook handles. ' Strawbrlrtse Clothier r Alslo 7. Market Street " Men's Soft Hats in New Spring Styles Unusual at $4.45 These Hats were intended for retail selling at several dollars more than this price but unusual trade-circumstances enabled us to secure them in advance of the season at a decided price-concession. All in smart new shapes and colors that will bo highest in favor during the coming Spring season. Sir iwurtda & f lothler Second Fluor Market Street. Kait Exceptional Values Linen Huck Toweling Part of a delayed shipment purchased when Linens were lower in price, so tho prices aro focbolow their values to-day. Theso aro tho beautiful Linen Huck Towelings that women liko to hemstitch and embroider, for themselves and for gifts: 16-inch, 0 designs $1.10 a yard. 18-inch, plain or figured $1.25 a yard. 20-inch, plain or bordered $1.35 a yard, . Strawbrldee & Clothier Alslo II. Centre The Flannels Now in Demand Are PINE WASHABLE FLAN NELS in nttractivo colored stripo patterns. For houso dresses, children's garments, men's shirts and pajamas $1.35 a yard. ATHLETIC FLANNEL,' me dium or dark gray, C6-inch width, for baso ball or gymnasium suits ?1.85 a yard. Strawbrldee A ClotbJer-nAJiile 13. Centre A Clearance Among the Lower-Priced Floor Coverings Recent arrivals renuiro immediate provision of space in tho De partment of Lower-Prided Floor Coverings. Therefore, we have made sharp reductions in many lines from prices already low, in order to accomplish tho required clear-away in shortest possiblo time. Heaw Axmiiister Rugs, size 6x9 feet $2.50 ' Seamless Tapestry Brussels, size 9x12 feet $19.50 Seamless Tapestry Brussels, size 6x9 feet $10.50 Seamless Axmimtcr Rugs, seconds, 9x12 -$48,50 Axminster Rugs, 9x12 feet, slightly imperfect $89.50 Heavy Axminster Rugs, size 27x54 inches $3.75 Jute Velvet Stair Carpet, 27-inch $1.55 a yard Inlaid Linoleum, 2 yards wide; from full rolls $145 sq. yd. Cork Linoleum, burlap back, long remnants 60c sq. yd. Felt-base Floor Covering, full rolls 50c a square yard Felt-base Floor Covering, remnants 30c a square yard Japanese Matting Rugs, size 9x11.8 feet $5.95 S V Btrawbrldce & Clothier Fourth Door. Filbert Street Just Opened Up 100 Pieces New Printed Foulard Silks In designs never shown before fresh on our counters nnd as now and, beautiful as Spring itself. Other beautiful Prints include Printed Florentine Silks, 32-inch $2.50 a yard Printed Foulards, 36- and 40-inclu$3.50 to $4.50 a yard Exclusive Chippendale Prints, 40-incli$6.00 to $7.00 a yd Printed Pussy Willow Taffetas $5.50 and $6.00 a yard Printed Crepes Georgette $4.00 and $4.50 a yard Printed Sweet Briar Silks $3J)0 to $3.50 a yard - Strawbrldgo & Clothier Alule 0, Centre The Season for Men's Winter Clothing is Far from its Close Yet Right Now You Can Buy Smart Winter Suits and Overcoats at Clearance Prices Ana what is even better, many of the Suits included are in medium weights, suitable for wear the entire year around, and there are also somo Top Coats in the lot, just right for springtime service. As to the Winter Clothing the greater part of our stock has been marked at reduced prices that closely apprqach those manufacturers are ask ing for identical grades today. Wo just mention a few of tho many groups, to give men an idea of the attractive character of the clear ance prices: Hart, Schaffner & Marx Tweed Suits $41.00 Men's "Alco" Flannel Suits for Young Men $88.00 Men's Worsted and Cassimcre Suits now $28.00 Black and Blue Suits Suits With Two $28.00, $34.50, $46.50 Pairs of Trousers Of serge, thibets and unfinish- Now $34.50 and $43.50. Of ed worsteds. cassimeres and worsteds. Hart, Schaffner & Marx Autumn-weight Top Coats now $23.50, $27.50 and $33.50 Men's Smart Raincoats in the Clearance $14.75, $16.50 and $18.50 Medium and heavyweight Raincoats about 100 in all, includ ing Aervento and other good makes, of rubberized tweeds and other rain-proof fabrics somo in smart "service" styles. -V Strawbridge & Clothier Second Floor. Eaat Strawbridge & Clothier MARKET STREET EIGHTH STREET FILBERT STREET We Shall Sell 700 Men's Chambray Work Shirts at $1.00 Which is Icbs than present wholesale price. Thero aro one pocket styles of dark ground fab ric, with white stripes woven in delibly into tho fabric, and two pocket styles in plain grav. There aro no better Shirts made to-day for workmen than these and tho entire lot should go quickly at this exceptionally low price $1.00. .'"wbrldiet Clothier Cut Store, KUhth titreet 2400 Men's Four-in-hands 65c To-morrow We cannot, however, say how long they will bo availablo at this low price for so ex cellent is tho value, tho cntiro lot should disappear in n brief space of time. Widest variety in smart pat terns and colorings, but only a limited number in any partlc' ular deBign, which is tho rea. son for the price-concession. AUle 1, Market Vtree a t .'.. ttl n: ifr j "n 1 v. ; :ii if. fi1 A' ft v): XI I' HI A 7i .v .i ' j i w 1 ; -,i o. 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