sT iONDW. SET FOR MARCH 29 Campaign for 50,000 Members 1o Be Furtnerea-m. ruai. Next .Monday Lore certificates given if it. Aamnnttrn tfV fiO. Li" iffirt members In the Amcr - wg muntr elective and ap- poinUvo officers of all tho posts of tho Second district will pnthor at n dinner in tho Lorraine- ITotcl. Broad street -and Fnlrmount L,f,MraUy evening, for tho purposo f was arranged today J?n n. Hogan, district chairman, . ?'. consultation with a number of fffitclylOO, persons will Join, in raSeneo. "which 'represents six H Mn;r ...i.l!n nit nt i in central rCm sF.' Median, Post 83, chair . ! tho comm tteo arrnng ne for the Wffl'Snnfereiico and. outline to tho Kindiirts in detail tho plan whlcn ,.:v-.ui in tho county committee, MaAp5lll7,nndwnibothor. ihe post commanders who will confer pfirdinc plans for tho Second district, KhtrMrlth other elective and np & officers nro H. It. Ttilly, Harry Si Post 174; Raymond O. Shaw, est 165; Df- A. 0. Abbott, tno Ben StaFWnkHn Post 405; W. G. Morse, ojt 430; Urianuo l'ciiy, xuomas iXrts Rcath Post No.. ?8G; J. W. ;tudr. PoBt 204; Maurico G. Thomas, Iffies.' Post 142; William R. Grady, . i nffta TVtllfnm T T.tinlnn flnnr-rvn rOK,V "lu,u,u " - ""! -vV.0w tasssafc In FULL MEASURE bottlei not the uiual short measure PARADISE SPRING COMPANY Rtniwick, Milne Cincinnati, Ohio MtTcrtEix FtrrrcnEp. Co. TiNtrv Axocbk Co. A. Turner Post 140; Joseph A. Ma lionoy, Lnwrcnco E. Dclancy Post 20; &"& BT?.k.e& Sf","-Orubcr Post i..i.i W 17"..' j"ii3uu, oi me Captain Walter M. Gcarty Post No. oiu, uari Haciis, Post 183, and R. 0. No 180"' Thomas u- Flcs 1'ost Ono of tho most impressive services in jonncction with tho presentation of the Drench memorial certificates to the next ?i kU?'n Philadelphia was conducted by tuo Walthour-Bonsack Post No. 282 in tho French Church of St. 'Sauvcur, J-wcnty-second and Do Lanccy plnce JJarry II, Hepburn is commander of this post. Other posts in the city of Philadel phia could tako a pauo from the book of tho Prince-Forbes Past No. 7 in the horticth ward, which meets nt the King scssing Recreation Center, Forty-ninth Rrrnnt nti.t r!...,.... .,... rnut. . -.v u vuvaivi utvuiiu. xufH pust JS functioning properly and has organized committees to take care of every pliaso of the Legion work. Its commander is Isi dore Baylson, nnd it includes in its iiii'iuucrHiiip wiiuam u.- iMucnch, Jr., tllft HPVIintl, rltatflnf ,tintmnit 1,' committees and their chairmen arc as follows: Americanization, .L 0. Con cor, chairman; membership, C. H. Baumann, chairman; employment, Gcorgo O. Stranahnn, chairman; music mm urnmauc, r;. a. uavis. cnairmnn ; entertainment. Dr. John B. Becker, chairman; athletic. Johc M. Powers, chairman; relief, A, h. Taxis, chair man ; ways and nveans, Dr. Seneca Eg bert, chairman ; community service, Frank J. Clarke, chairman: lceal nid. Thomds II. Morris, chairman: medical J am, wr. lioucrt u. rarrisn, cnairmau ; grievance, P. Br Darrcl, chairman, ELEVATOR OPERATOR HURT Through the carelessness of a fellow employe; Jacob Levi, twenty years old, 2410 South Eighth street, who operates nn aIaioIai- at 1 R(t Nnrth Fourth ntrprt. was painfully injured this morning. 1j(W1 naa just. Bioppcu uia enr hi a lower floor, when somebody reached into the car, which was of, tho open variety, and nulled the cable starting it. "Be fore Levi could control thn car It had become 'jammed above the top floor. Levi' was tnken to tho Pennsylvania Hospital suffering from a compound fracture of tho left arm. Thirty for a Cent Advertising is remarkably inexpensive. For example, let's use the simplest form of individual communication between men one ordinary post card, price one cent. This short message could be printed on a post card. This Message you are reading will be placed in the hands of more than 5,000,000 people who have bought this newspaper, or others, in other cities, to read. This advertisement on 5,000,000 post cards would cost more than $50,000 for one mailing. To reach 5,000,000 costs less than $1500 by means of this advertisement. To talk to you, therefore, has cost one thirtieth of one cent. - Advertising space in the 'Buttcrick Publications in for sale through the accredited advertising agencies Butterick Publisher The Designer Everybody's $t.so a Year) Magazine (fS.S0 a Year) Tho Delineator (f?.O0 a Year) "APlace for Everything-" and everything in its place THE place for Shtlton Lttms Automobile Fab rics ii'in the motor car of the man or woman who is not satisfied with ordinary things but who demands fittness in everything. In an appealing variety of patterns and colorings,. i wjieumi THE SEAL OF DISTINCTION Sidney Bluhenthai, y Co. Inc. 395 Fourth Avenue, New York Guimpes With Sleeves Dainty Paris Shades' in net and lace a charming touch of Fashion to any gown. And the Guimpes in libertine really they're very, very smart and absolutely new. A new Collar and Cuff Set especially for short-sleeve gowns. Of organdie and net. From the itandpoint of QUALITY, our PRICES are the most REASONABLE in Philadelphia 1008 Chestnut street Every l BML HT m it .3 lSxMmt if i mifflMk iir i ii s :3'virirrxiiiiiiiiiiViiViiiiiv j 'mmiramam hi VI' JiiiiiH 1:1 HitH Finest B Hand-Tailored V JB EASTER 'H SUITS IL 1019-21 MARKET ST. largest Exclusive IMcn's & Boys' Store in Phila. Mr. Hill Does It In Every icw rauern HLk $30.50 $49-S0tS S59.50 . 'mUm' Offers This Big, Timely Special Sale of 1000 Men's and Young Men's EASTER SUITS Positive $35.00 Values It does hardly nd possible nt in the midst the busiest sea son just about a week before Easter to 'make this startling saving in the finest new suits of the season. But that is just the way Mr. Hill does things. He wants every man to know his new larger slore and by making an offering like this nearly every man in Philadelphia is going to become ac quainted in double quick time Boys' Easter Clothes Boys' 2-Pr. Pants Suits $ll95to$1795 These suits are perfectly tailored smartly styled and in all the new patterns. All-wool fancy cheviots and mixtures. Lined knickerbockers. Sizes 7 to 18 years. Boys' Blue Serge Suits Hl75to$1995 The suits you want for confirmation or dress wear. Fine quality all-wool blue serge. Sizes to 18 years. s A nnouncements WEDNESDAY, MARCH TWENTY-FOURTH Strawdri dge &Qom i er Store Hours FROM NINE' TO FIVE-THIRTY Continuing the Wonderful Reduction Sale of Shoes For Misses and Children Thousands of pairs of High and'Low Shoes at about ONE-HALF , their real value as based upon present re placement cost for equal grade. A special purchase made several months ago, at much less than the value at that time, and now to be closed out practically without profit, although cost of production has greatly increased. See these to-morrow: Children's Lace Shoes now $3.60 Patent leather with white leather tops, black gun-metal calf skin, and all-whito leather. Misses' High Lace Slwesnow $4.15 , AL,L-WHITE leather, patent leather with white leather tops, tan calfskin, and black calfskin. Large Girls' Lace Shoes now $4.75 i BlacJL.Pnct?1 calfskin, ALL-WHITE leather, and patent leather with whito leather tops. Low Shoes for Misses now $3.85 An attractive collection of Oxfords, on broad nature-shaped lasts, of black calfskin. Large Girls' Low Shoes now $4.55 Oxfords, with neat round toes, attractive styles for -growinp girls; of black leather. . ISfc-y Strawbrldje A Clothfcr Blrhth & Filbert Streets For the rending wear and tear of youthful outdoor play, these. Jack Of Leather Suits, $21.75 We have just received a fresh now shipment of ' these durable Jack O'Lcathcr Suits, to sell at an unusually low price considering their fine quality. Jack O'Lenther Suits, as most parents already know, have hid den reinforcements of real leather at all wear points scat, elbows, knees and pockets. They are the most serviceable Suits for spring, time rough-and-tumble play they arc distinctively smart in style and they are obtainable at this Store only in this city. This special lot consists of Jack O'Lcathcr Suits, of fine cheviots, gray, tan and brown effects, and in' brand-new Spring styles for boyB of 8 to 18 years. Excep tional value at the price $21.75. Cheviot Suits Reduced Of the many groups in the win ter clearance at reduced prices, the following arc attracting un usual attention Fine Cheviot Suits, 8 to 1C years $17.75 and flQ.50. Suits from our very finest lines, S to 16 years reduced to $SS.50 und $28.50. StmwhrldiK Clothlr Second Floor. Filbert Street. Ilet Tailored Hats Becoming Straw Models For Wee Boys and Girls Even little fellows of 2 to 4 years look best in Straw Hats with jnst a suggestion of man nish effect in the shape of brim or crown. For small girls, 3 to 6 years, Tailored Straw Hats in clude models with wide or narrow brims, smart bows and ribbon streamers. Hats in black, navy blue, brown, rose or Copenhagen blue, some combined with white. Newest styles in serviceable, good-looking models $2.00 to $15.00. Strawbrld Cfothlrr Tnlrd Kloor. West Veilieg Under Price, 38c The accompanying Veil for every hat this season. And these arc just the Veilings that smartly ' gowned women arc asking for woven and fancy meshes in black, brown, navy blue or taupe, also some clear open meshes with chenille dots in contrasting shade. Really exceptional at 38c a yard. Strawbrldsc & Clothier Aisle 13. Centre New' Arrivals Among the Men's Neckties We Sell at $1.50 Several of the foremost Neck wear houses in.Amcrica have sent us their choicest new master pieces for our $1.80 line. Crepes, Foulards and other soft weaves predominate with pat terns and colorings that reflect springtime brightness without sacrifice of dignity. strawnrldse & Clothier i Aislo 1, Market Hlrent With Spring Smiling Through and Easter Fast Approaching, Women All Want New Apparel at Once Some want Coats, some Suits, some Dresses, but they all MUST have "something new immediately." It just takes Spring to make one feel shabby. And then When Women See Suits Like These at $65 They Lose no Time in Selecting One And with a variety of models, representing the choicest types of the season, selection is simple and easy, also a pleasure. There are Suits in this group that are so beautifully tailored they have stood the test ot the plainest and most severe lines. There are others equally smart and attractive, that show plaits and tucks in vari ous new dispositions, and belts and half-belts giving a youthful finish. Some models hang straight from the t shoulders, with the narrowest of straps loosely belting them. There are models smartly slashed and trimmed with flat silk braid, others are embroidered. Developed in men's-wear serge, Poiret twill and tricotine. The model sketched on the left is from this group. Smart Tailored Suits at $47.50 These are all in belted styles, with box plaits, side plaits and pin tucks variously arranged. Of men's-wenr serge, tricotine and silvertonc, in black and navy blue. Outing Suits, $32.50 to $45.00 Plain Jersey and heather mixtures, in Norfolk, yoke-back and pinch-back effects, some pin tucked and showing smart little pep lnms. These Suits arc the favored' for ccncrul wonr nnrl fnr . ..... .. . wo w traveling, as well as for sports. Black, blue, green, brown and Oxford gray. ? V Strawbrldee & Clothier Smart New Coats for the Easter Outing Made in the short.sports lengths. Soft wool velours in shades of tan, smartly strapped with a leather belt, $22.50; others of wool velour up to $35.00, some lined throughout. Sports Coats of tan camel's-hair cloth, $05.00 to $100.00. Of heather-mixed jersey, $30.00 to $55.00. Of black-and-white checks, $22.50 to $55.00. Three-quarter -length Coats are Well Liked Chiefly of yclours and Bolivia cloths, soft and loose and easy as all Coats are this spring, many lined throughout, and shown in the fashionable shades, $30.00 to $45.00. The model sketched is $45.00. Smart, Practical Coats For General Utility These arc in tho longer lengths, and come in poplins, serges, twills, tricotine, velours and Bolivia cloth the latter two materials in tan nnd taupe, the others in blue and blacK. 1'riccs .fuu.uu l0 iu,uu, Coats in Extra Sizes Of serge, twills and poplin, in bWck and blue; also the shorter lengths developed in velour in good street shades. An excellent collection of special models, for women wearing sizes 40 M to 50. Prices $35.00 to $60.00. IV Strawbrldsre & flolhler Second Moor, Centra ji r JSffp ; , rt Second Floor, Centre A Fine Selection of New Silk Frocks for Easter From $55.00 to $92.50 Scores of models, and every one so nnniltlflllf Pnnrlnrl nvnnna P.ntirfA! n softly-plaited crepes de chine; new spring foulards in tho most refreshing patterns; elegant tricolcttcs, so straight and slender; closely draped satins, and prac tically innumerable bouffant taffetas, and silks-and-laccs mingling in the most pic turesque fashion. And one sees tho lovely figured crepes Georgette fluttering he;v and there. The model sketched ($G0.00; is fashionable to the last touch it is of taffeta, and in navy blue, and the boufiant effect is achieved in the most approved way, by accordion plait ings; the bodice is plain, the neck-line round, the sleeves short, and the loose girdle is sashed in the back. Lovely Taffeta Frocks For Afternoon Wear With plaited, scalloped and apron tunics, trimmed with narrow frills, cord. ing or braid. Some with draped bodices termi nating in sahh bows, some in bloufcc and straight line styles. In navy blue, Flemish blue, taupe and black. Price $47.50. Silk Dresses, $22.50 to $375.00 Wool Dresses, $16.50 to $210.00 - y Stralirldic f. Clothier Mrcond K110r .Mrct gtrcet Easter Toys For the Children's Easter gifts, fascinating Toys and Dolls, Toy Ducks, Chickens nnd Rabbits, some on wheels. And such- Novelties! Baskets and Buckets filled with 'Toys for o wonderful surprise. Strawbrldee A Clothier Pourth Floor This is the Men's Clothing Store of Greatest Activity Because of Unrivaled Variety and Good Values We sincerely believe that this Clothing Store's stocks, methods and service encompass 'a greater number of advantages, more real inducements to its cus tomers, than can be found in any other Clothing store in this city. And these advantages are even- more pronounced under present conditions than in the almost-forgotten days of over-production and low prices. We have the largest assortmont of high-class Clothing in this city. We place our orders months in advance of the season, for such quantities as insure lowest possible cost and, in the past three years, especially, we have anticipated rising costs and saved our cus tomers many thousands of dollars. Wc are the exclusive Philadelpliia distributors of the Stein-Bloch Smart Clothes, the Hart, Schaffner & Marx Clothing and the "Alco" Clothes, and toe notv have large assortments of SPRING STYLES in these three famous lines, also a variety of models from other reliable manufacturers. We strongly advise, however, that you-make early selection, to insure getting the most becoming model from your favorite manufacturer, as production is slow, and no as surance can be had that duplicate orders for models in stock can be filled this season. All These are Esp ecially Attractive Values "Alco" Worsted Suits $62.50 Finely tailored Suits, of high-class smooth worsted fabrics; regular and stout sizes. Dark Blue Suits $48.50 Unfinished Worsted Suits, in single- and double breasted styles for men and young men. Practically all regular, stout, short and slim proportions. Medium-weight Suits $28.00 In a variety of excellent styles for men and young men. This price is about present wholesale value of identical grades. Men's andyVoung Men's Suits Special, $38.00 Of blue serge and of neat dark mixed fabrics. ' Tailored by specialists in youthful styles. Smooth Worsted Suits $43.00 Handsome gray and brown effects; in regular and stout proportions. Top Coats $23.50 and $33.50 Autumn Ton Coats, of Hart, Schaffner & Marx make, that we have carried over and are now selling at much less than regular prices. Spring Suits, with Two Pairs of Trousers $47.50 "Alco" .Suits of gray worsted, and Blue Serge Suita from another dependable manufacturer. Thev are in excellent Spring styles, and aro unusual value at the price. Smart Suits, with Two Pairs of Trousers $43.50 . . i?i.nBloi nn, do"ble-brcasted styles for men and young men, of dark gray fabrics, half- or full-lined At this prjee they would be remarkable value without the extra pair of trousers. -. Strawbrldjt ft Clothier-Second Floor. Bait MARKET STREET Men's Soft Hats Styles for Spring, 10 JO Special at $4.65 A fortunate trade-circunibtancc enables us to .sell thcfcc fine Hats in five new shapes and four col ors for the coining hcuson at de cidedly less than the price they were made to sell for. All sizes to begin with to-morrow morning but choose early. stm it !,: A i loihl-r Second Floor Miirl.el Street. Halt m i AWNINGS Order Them Ndw! A 1 r eady our work shops aie h u m in ing, turning out A w n i n g s fop nrilpi'H S cat I v sr, piacca. ii 1 you intend to have nw nines thi year yon eliould order nou ! There is a decided scarcity of good labor and all indica". tions point to a shortage of Awning-stripe Fabrics as the season advances. If You Wish an Estimate Be sure and bring measure ments with you. It is very easy for jou to measure win dows or poichcs with buflicient accuracy to guide us in esti mating the price. Of course, our workmen will make exact measurements, after your or der h:. been placed but it is the elimination of costly prc liminai estimutcs that helps t'i nuiKi- our prices compara tively low. Sirnwondie I Clothier 'hird Floor Murket Street Our Own "Wear Ever" Sheets Special, $2.95 They aro in the most wiuited double - hed sire Slx99 inches and tlu present retail value i fully ONE- roinTii MOKE. However, this belated blup merit was purcnased under an old contract ant! is to be sold at u price based on cost to us. The Jot should go quickly at -SatilJ'). MFMHUIItljp ,t I ,,hr - '.'le IJ Flilwrl blreot Hair Goods at a Saving Many women will be glad to know that the needed Switch or Transformation of wavy hair may bo purchased at a remark able saving. In usual shades, no Cray mciuucu; riiree-stcm Sw itrjflFG-inch spc ciai J4..;j All-around TraQUftrmations, spe cial s.i.y.) All kinds of Jriie Hair Goods to aid in attaining a becoming coil fur e Cluster Curls, Psyche ruffs, Side I'uffs and Pin Curls. I Manicuring, 50c Struwbrldio ' Clothier l-trtt Floor Ilalcony. Filbert .Street EIGHTH STREET Sterling Silver Wedding Gifts That can be bought now at prices barscd on last j ear's cost Mover Vases ',.;.; t0 $a',.oo. C a, idlest u-hs $l.'t.00 i $gilm n pun: Bonbon Disho, $10.00 to $10.00. Bonbon Basl.-ets $10.00 to ic,.50. Salt and Pepper Sets $6.00 to Cltccsi and Cnul.-cr Diahcts $-JS.UO to $51.00. Bread TruysJt-JO.OO lo $',b00. Sandwich Truys$J:.00 lo.tji.00 Coffee Set.i three puces $S'00 to $110.00. Tea Scts$,'S0.00 to $000.00. Sugar and Cream Seta$'.00 to $48.00. Pitchers $'45.00 to $S0".00. Mrawbrnlcp t Clothier A le 10. Murket Street Time lo Choose New Bed Spreads Hero am the kinds of Hod .Spreads for spring nnd summer use most in demand. Now tho as--ortment is complete: Crochet weave, in Marseilles dr. signs, :s.xSH$.so and $',.50. New designs in Satin-finish White, Marseilles Spreads, HOxlO inches $0.50 und $10.00. Fine, light-weight dimity, SOxOO inches $.',.00 und $4.50. Satin-finished White Marseilles, with scalloped edge and cut cor ners, 80x90 inches $8.50. BED SETS Of crinkled dimity, embroidered scalloped edges. Spreads, UOxOP, Sham to match -$7.50. Himtvbridgn A C'lolhlei .lle 11. Filbert Hlreit Strawbridge & Clothier FILIIERT STREET - .ta ,. . v 'I ' t. ... k,,k 3 " ' m s t v ." ,a m I Co.1019-1021 Market St bi .nil -M ,J ' .'. jt - -' M. f W J I"! ' i bi H ' 4 ...v 'ft A " 7. w 1 . .9 -K ft 'V r-4tWWT( bvr4 a
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