v j i hfi .."1 tik?tiMm : i ' V-iV'J. Mi ' '' . M(r:tC . . 'Jr it V-. U. , ' Vffv r LLl ' I IIHMW I'MWf II ) AMj jfct.twi j IrfJMfr-fr.'liS-.- VH-I- .. V. . i fi hi n i ii II ! -r-trJ 4- a i - 'i' Tfr rV ' t . i, 1' " t - ' - ' J l t V iL A 4?rO2JE7 CLOSED I !- J - ' '? i :wanamAker's( WEATHBIt WANAMAKEK'S WANAMAKER'S WANAMAKER'S All DAY TODAY' Fair fie Whole Stbre Glows With the Beauties of Autumn FashionSi j' i mi "-1 'i 11 r. f, " . . S "tf I BHWtf u&Wvf XXS I iiiiitf -.; . ii,' ,' w The Wanamaker Store Is (Jiosea mis Labor Day Titrrtidav of Major General. the Marquis do Lafayette, BIrt & Seember 6, 175? ; Died Ay 20, 1834 These Memories 6f Lafayette and Pershing Are Yorth Preserving "The moment I heard of America I Idved her; the moment I knew she was fighting for liberty I burnt with a desire of bleeding-for her; and the moment I shall be able to serve her at any timo, or in any part of the world, will bo the happieBt of my life." Lafayettq to Congress, September 9, 1778. "May this immense temple of freedom ever stand a lesson to oppressors, an example to the oppressed, a sanc tuary for the rights of mankind I And may these happy United States attain that complete splendor and prosperity which will illustrate the blessings of their Government, and for ages to come rejoice the souls 'of their "departed founders." Lafayette in Hall of Congress, December, 178. "Lafayette, we have come. I am' confident that the American troops, fighting side by Bide with our noble allies, will, in the end, give back to France and bring to the world that liberty which is so necessary to the happiness of man kind." Pershing at the Tomb of Lafayette, July 4, 1017. Let us link the names of Lafayette and Pershing together and not forget the heroes who served our dountry in its perilous times. What can you -and I do to leave anything worth remembering? Signed Sept. 6, mo. 5W. L Just Landed! A Great Case of French Hats which will be shown at once in the Gray Snlons. They have just come from Paris; they show the new Fall millinery modes, and they come from Alice and Nora Lewis Jeanne Due Hermance Marcelle Demay They are as enchanting, as interesting and as different as French hats always are. (Second Floor, Chestnut) t Here Are 100 Brnd-New Silk Frocks for Young Women at $39 each Fresh and new and smart, every one, for they are new Fall dresses, attractively made and made to soil for more, too, as you'll discover when you see thom. They are of the much-liked charmeuse In block, brown orM the pop ular dark blue. Thore aro soveral charming styles, some are combined with another color, some are all in the same hue. There are frocks with accordion-pleated tunics, frocks with just enough beading or embroidery for prettlness, frocks with square necks and round necks. ' . Street and aftemooji dresses they are and in 14 to 20 year sizes. (Second Floor, Chestnut) New Fashion Silks for $2.25 and $2.50 a Yard Tho most fashionable kinds, too, for dresses to wear right now for Btreet and afternoon and evenings and they would make wonderful linings. Please notice that prices, in each Instance, art a great deal Jess than such silks have been selling for. , .. . ... New satin do chine, 36 inches wide, $2.25 a yard, every thread silk, soft and lustrous and a fine assortment of light and dark colors ana black and white. ' , .,-. New crepe de chine, 40 inches wide, $2.50 a yard, beautiful street nnd evening shades, also black and -white. (First Floor, Chestnut) Jet Dress Trimmings" Says Paris and Here They Are! Paris has shown a decided preference for Jet, and these are the very kinds needed ior tho fashionable gowns of tho Autumn and Winter. We can show you box after box all full of the loveliest, sparkling trimmings, that will give- just tho distinction your gown needs. Theroaro Beautiful allovers in more designs' than wo'vo ever had, all done on fine black not and gay with bead, spangles and bugles of tho gleaming jet. Exquisite flouneings just to see them is to know what gowns they'll make! (Main Floor, Central) Jot fringes handsomo trim mings aro these, which start at the narrow widths and go on up to a, beauty, wido enough for a skirt drapery, at $100 a yard. Jet motifs In new and un usual designs and shapes. Jot bands of all the fash ionable widths. And new girdles, belts and panels In perfectly fascinating variety. When we show them to you you'll understand why we are so proua oi uie b. New Broadcloths Hurry in to Play Their Part . And It will be an important one, Judging from tJJ"?" handsomo gowns and suits that aro being made of thlBi'(.ltn0flf nothing of ovcnlng wraps and- children's coats for which broadcloth Js always used. , . -, ., It has been Borne time since we have had such a largo and fine shipment of these cloths and there are all the 'hi09i' PBAjT howns, tan, damson, green, bluos 'of various kinds, taupe and bjack, U are 54 Inches wide and $0.60 a yard. . .,, , ,t?lr Floor, Oherta , -j ' .- TTJk-. Jrv 5rVTV Many Jsfeiv and Beautiful Fur, Wraps and Coats whjch show tho fashions for the coming Winter, have ar rived in tho Fur Salons. It looks Hko a Winter of luxu rious furs, of handsomo wraps and of distinctive fashions but come seo them for yourself I You will notice tho now and very deep capo onJa glistening taupe nutria wrap. The capo comes 'most? to tho waist line, the sleeves aro new, the wrap is lined with a brown silk that 'suggests an Autumn woods, and tho price is $665. ' Smart as can be is a little wrap of glossy broadtail which blouses in back, has a narrow belt and is trimmed with soft gray fox. It Is $1000. (Second Floor, Cheatnnt) For the woman who likes tho soft beauty of moleskin thero is a handsomo new wrap, also with the deep collar, at $1000. Ono of tho moBt distinctive! pieces is a long, fitted coat of black caracul, trimmed with skunk bands on tho collar, cuffs and pocket. Tho lines are different, the coat is very handsome, and 'tho price- is $1260. And there are many other unusual and beautiful wraps of Hudson seal (dyed musk rat), Ncarscal (dyed coney), natural squirrel, marmot, nutria and Persian lamb. French Handbags That Are Real Works of Art Everything that goes Into them was carofully chosen ro mako a harmonious whole. ' The beautiful fabric are pic tures in themselves. Imagine henna duvetyne embroidered with white and black beads, bluo and gold brocaded silk and rich silks and veivetswun oeaa wor. The frames arc marvelous. Most of them aro beautifully carved and colored so that each one seems to belong to tho par ticular bag it is on, and no other, as indeed it docs. Many of the bags are unusual shapes and there is only one of each kind. Prices $35 to $75. (Main Floor, Cheitnut) Tomorrow the First Showing of Woqien'&New Fashion Costumes v have hurried them hero as fast as we knew how so that women returning to the city might have tho very newest and loveliest dresses at their Instant disposal. Every, single one of these gowns Is a reflection of some now Paris fashion; it Is, In fact, a copy of a French model and thero are no two alike I Tailored Street Frocks Exceedingly smart and In tho dark blue and black wool trico tlnes and serges. They have much colored chain-stitchlng, laquercd ribbons and odd metal belts nnd on them appears de lightful eyelet and punch work, showing black or colored satin underneath. Thoy aro original and most charming and prices aro ,$75 to $295. And Such Afternoon Dresses Nevor were such lovely femi nine garments! Dresses with the imitation Mexican drawn work, a velvet brocaded chiffon with tho pattern outlined with beads, a duvetyne In Cardinal red, hand embroidered in tauDe. arid another chemise model in henna duvetyne with bands of kolinsky and tinsel embroidery that Paris loves. There are conservative little satin and creDc de chine frocks, too, with a now touch here and thero. All aro topics from Paris models and prices go from $87.50 to $200. (First Floor, Central) New Marabou , Neckwear Just When It's Needed When somothing with a little warmth Is wanted before the furs coma out of storage. Thore aro both stoleB and capos, in black and natural marabou and in somo cases, there Is an edging of ostrich tips, $8.50 to $22.50. (Vain Floor, Central) New Silk Petticoats to Go With New Gowns Silk jersey seems to be the favorite on account of its clinging properties and all 6f theso new arrivals aro in this .material. Tho ruffles, too, are of silk Jersey, somo being of plain silk, others havo insets in another color. All the hew Fall colors, $8 to $14, the latter being a par ticularly heavy quality. (Third Floor, Central) Women's Sports Oxfords of Distinction Mado of fine black and tan calfskin with wing tips and perforations and 1-inch mili tary heels. Find these 'Bhoes In the ex clusive Little Boot Shop, at $16 a pair, ' f1r Floor. Market mad Juniper) New Styles in Dainty Louis-Heel Pumps Two exceptionally good looking plain pumps with long, nnfi-ftui1 rtlnlvt taab IauIUU turned soles and Louis heels. One style Is In black satin. at $11.50. and the other in patent leather, at $12. (Mr.t Floor, Market) To Accompany Fall Gowns New Gloves, of Course! And here are some brand-new they are ovcrseam sewn, have two nnA. lust unboxed from overseas and fine as the most fastidious clasps for fastening, and come in black with black or whlta pm. woman could wish. ' broidery, white with whlto or They are all of soft flexible black, and tan or brown, kldsklns, these new gloves, and $8.50 the pair. (Main Floor, Central) Autumn Moes in These Two New Blouses Now suits mean now blousos and hero aro two charming blouses to add to tho smartness of your now tallleor. 'Both blouses aro of cropo Georgette and both are in flesh pink or white. Tho first blouso has a squaro "heck, a tucked vest and a long collar trimmed with real lace. It Is $9.50. Moro elaborate is the second blouso which has much filet lace for its adorning, and has a vestee m front, a wide collar and deep cuffs, all of which aro trimmed with tho fllot $18X0. (Third Floor, Central) www m i m One Woman Complained That , There Were Too Many New Skirts Sho had such difficulty in making a choico among so many pretty new BtylcsJ And It is truo that, at this moment, you can find moro now woolen plaid and striped skirts than at any timo In the past year. There is a wonderful season ahead or them nnd women havo been asking for them unusually early. , , All tho materials aro ex quisitely soft, the colorings and fashions moro beautiful than wo havo over seen them. Tho new strlpod effects are here, in black and whlto and brown and tan par ticularly. There are box pleats and knife pleats and pockets ap pearing on tho pleats. Best of all, pricings are very modci utc, all things considered. SZ1.50 to $2C50. Men's British Golf Suits in the London Shop English tailors have the secret of making men's clothes of lrroproochablo style and easy fit. In golf suits, where comfort is so essential, this is important. This new Importation of mon'B Autumn golf suits, in H-0 and Sunnlngdale models, Ib moat interesting. Tho coats aro all easy Norfolk styles and all suits havo Knickers. Materials are tweeds, Shet lands, homespuns, cheviots and a soft, silky fabric with a mix ture of alpaca In it. Browns, greens, grays and tans In plain colors, diagonal stripes and overplalds. , Prlco $68.50. (Flnt Floor, Central) Even Paris Couldn't Show Such Exquisite Wraps as These For our own representa tive hunted ln vain for any thing approaching them in loveliness. And tomorrow will bo their first presentation to the women of Philadelphia. A number' arc in silk and wool duvetyno with huK col lars and cuffs of mqle, beaver or squirrel fur. They were al draped on living models to get exnetly the effect thodeslgnor intended and tho new fashion features are very interesting. One Is tho cowl shapo to the back of tho wrap, without losing the' flatness of lino. A loop of the material from tho shoulders ending in a gorgeous tassel, produces It in one in stance. There Is the now metal and bead embrolderv that Paris Is using, much stitching In silk and chenille. A certain luxuri ous garment has tho entire upner part of nlole fur. Every woman wjll want ,to see these new wraps for hprsclf and she will want tn know tho prices, $247.50 to $568. (First Floor, Central) (The OaUery, Chettnut) r Men's Redleaf Neckties in Tartan Plaids These rare and beautiful ties plaids aro always good stylo havo just come in from Lon- and always effective, chiefly don, where they will havo a becauso of their rich corabina vogue this Fall. tions of colors. ' As a matter of fact, tartan Prlco $2. (Main Floor, Market) New Fall Shipments of Chenille Rugs and Carpets We have an excellent selection of these desirable nnd durable floet coverings jn a good range of plain colors. A 9x12 ft, $168 and $192. 8.3x10.6 ft., $159. 6x9 ft, $86 and $96. 36x72 in., $81. t Chenille carpets, also in plain colors, 9, 12 and 15 ft. wide, $14t and $16 a square yard. , 1 (Seventh Floor, Chestnut) ' New Books New Shipment of Fine Madeira Linens , Bringing these beautiful, hand-worked linens in almost every sis and shape for table decorations. f Bread tray and plaUer sizes, 60c to $5. 13-pieco luncheon sets, $10 to $27.50. Sideboard scarfs in various lengths, $4.75 to $22.50. Table covers, 54x54 to 90x90 inches, $20 to $65. , Tea napkins with one corner embroidered, $12.75 to $20 a dozen. (Flret Floor, Chentnut) "The Sea and the Junglo," by H. M. Tomllnson. A book that fairly takes you along with the author on his voyage of exploration in the vast country of the Amazon. $5. "German Spies at Bay," by Sidney Theodore Felste'ad. The secret and authentic history of the German spies in England, compiled from official sources. $2. (Main Floor, Central) Autumn Colors in the New English Silk Squares which you'll see in tho Handkerchief Shop. They have lately landed, are of soft, rich silks, and in stunning colors and combinations. Women as well as men Hko them for sports and tailored wear. Nothing quite like them elsewhere in town. $3.50 each. (Main Floor, Central) School Starts Wednesday You Can Get the Supplies Tomorrow Children need pencils, note books, composition books, school bags, fountain pens, loose-leaf books, and fillers, rulers, book straps, drawing Instiuments and a lot of other things. Our Commercial Stationery Store has them ready now and good things, too, not tho tawdry kind that are so often sold. And our prices are the lowest for goods of equal quality. (Third Floor, Market) ! China Sale Thousands of attractive dinner-sets and other pieces of china and porcelain of the best makes, im ported and domestic. Reductions in prices average one-fourth below regular. (Fourth Floor, Chestnut) All of Our Beautiful Lamps Sale of Glassware A saving of one-third on all sorts of good cut glass, from a $2 bonbon dish to a $200 punch bowl. . (Fourth Floor, Cheitnut) (including side and hanging fixtures and lampshades) are priced for the period of the Sale at average savings of one-third. ; And the stocks offered are not a mere portion or selection from our Fall and Winter purchases, but include every lamp, shade fixture or even candle stick in the Lamp Store. For beauty and variety, no, half-dozen other retail stocks can "match them, and likely not for quality, either. (Fourth Floor, Central) The Celebrated. Wanamaker Housekeeping Sales Are Going Famously The September Sale of Housewares has started out with greater business than we, have ever known before. ' People are stocking- up. They are stocking up with household utilities of every sort, and taking the savings that this Sale affords. And they are coming here for the supplies, because Philadelphia housewives have long ago learned that at Wanamaker's they can get housewares that are dependable. Full and abundant supplies now, withiver prices, of Refrigerators Bathroom furnishings Woodenivare Brooms Kitchen cabinets Brushes Cleaning clotlts Sewing machines Galvanized Ironware White enamel pantryivare Vacuum cleaners Enamelware Drees forms Trunks Nlckelivare Vacuum bottles Electric fans Cedar chests Mops Pdrcelaln-top tables Clothes baskets and market baskets Sale Special Cedar Chests of solid cedar, $18.60 to $38.50 Every article in the Sale, however humble its use or small its size, or however low its price, js fully up to Wanamaker standards of quality, and is as NEW as tomorrow's output of glittering silver dollars irom wie rnuaaeipma mint. (Fourth Floor, Market and Central) w"rA' m W.''. i a " di -41 f iwvvl VU.-VJ q 4 i 1 T I x ' ... ' 4 r. t v ... ,. , ... h.s. 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