" Q S' IrVt&ftlT' W.' vij", ,-j . v "W.vw..- v . - ., -V e1 &W VH;f- as wraiaiw !PTjBiaa eedGtErp ElOT:clY;i) fK- W -i. T ISHTOINQuI INTO NAVAL POWER the Rerernment was detenntnti te I maintain the navy at a strength ade quate te secure the safetr of the empire - and maritime communications, the cabinet, before sanctioning new con cen con tftrurtlen, was bound te satisfy iUelf that the lmen.i of the war had ben definitely ascertained, particularly con cen con fernlnir the place and usefulnes of the capital ship in future operations, His general reply te the criticism of waitefuInM followed the customary lines, taking credit that no ether ceun- ' try in Kurepe, with the exception of 1 Denmark, was able te pay Its way. 1 Hven the United States, he said, was ' unable te balance Its budget. The chancellor said the gOTernment , had decided, In addition te urging ail departments te observe the utmost econ- , nfflv. te utulertaKe no new reierms in velving new and heavy expenditure. Ily the Aswrdatrd I'ress i After debate lasting the whole eve- Imden, Dec. 10. Ne program of ning and a speech by Premier Lloyd rapital ship construction for the navy ' Oeerge. Justifying the government, vill be presented te Parliament unt.vb the whole question of naval strength.' half-starved teachers have a great deal le with the Hine-iein in ircianu," 6 Ne Building Program Until Ex haustive Investigation Is ' Made, Chamberlain Says HOT DEBATE IN COMMONS ns nfloetNl by the latest developments in nnval warfare, has been exhaustively Investigated by the committee en lm-1 jcrial defense and the results of such ' investigation have been considered. This I announcement was made In the Cem-' inens last night by J. Austen Chamber- i lain, chancellor of the exchequer. Mr. Chamberlain's announcement va me cam nuimaw m me sec aeeaie ill the Commens tonight, arising from e big attack en the government expidl ture as wasteful and from agitation raised by the exponents of n strong naval policy In favor of a navv equal te Hi;- combined navies of the United States ctntt Tnrifln. motion offered by the Right Hener able Geerge Lambert, urging mat tne government expenditure for the coming tear fcheuM be limited, roughly te 800.000.000 was rejected by a vote of 321 te 00. Here The chancellor explained that while country. Te Address Anthropologists Frank Beas, of New Yerk, an em inent anthropologist, will deliver an ad-1 dress before the Anthropological 8e-1 clety of the University of Pennsylvania ' this evening in Housten Hull. Dr. Hans has been connected with many of the big anthropological projects of this , wv sva A OUR. ONLY STORE 1 IMOMO. LmOEST EXCLUSIVE. 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Women's $16 te $45 Wriat Watches, $12.05 te $38.60 Geld-fllled round nnd octagonal cases (runranteed 10 te 20 years. 7 nnd 16-Jewel movements. !' Bluett OVnm VntXr t Ju X. sAOImm M T M. AIlThe Geed en Sale Tonidrrew imawt vfeM rfw u New Stocks & New Prices te Speed Christmas Gift Cheesing VAST PREPARATIONS HAVE PROVIDED THE FINEST ASSORTMENTS OF filFT ARTICLES OBTAINABLE. AND OUR POLICY OF SMALL PROFITS PROTECTS YOU FROM PAYING HIGH PRICES. TRULY THIS IS PHILADELPHIA'S GREAT CHRISTMAS STORE. ROOM SIZE RUGS A SALE! ISO ONLY! Tapestry Brussels Sample Rugs $8.488 M2.48 fc $15.00 Values $22.00 Values Size 9x12 Feet. Entire show stock of a famous mllTs rugs, at 67 cents en the dollar you share every penny of the phe nomenal saving 1 QualttlM unuuJlr fine In prttr pwieU and ether rleh efftcu. Nen (old te deatera. LU Drcthtrt Fourth Fleer HATS TRIMMED FREE OF CHARGE Market Eighth Yellow Trading Stamp Whit Eyery 10c Purchase All Day Filbert Seventh jy P Tomorrow ! 7 Blankets M $ 5 On of the best trrades of fleece down China cotton leeks nnd wears like wool. White or may. with pink or blue stripe borders, silk mohair binding. Deuble-bed size. Watch daily advrffemnti for tlmtlar bin Mveclali u.u.fx.e j-.ioirieor, erth lAt Men's Suits& Overceats: Sale! At Manufacturers' Clearance Prices The slew market early In the season brings you choice new of literally thous ands of America's finest makes of clothing at extraordinary savings. $25.00 OVERCOATS $35.00 OVERCOATS nm 22 $38.00 and $40.00 OVERCOATS .501 $ 25 Fine, worthy woolens In youthful and con servative style. Chevieta, tweeds, etc. 'tttttti.tti I Men's Suits & Extra Trousers, $23.50 and $32.50 Worsteds, cheviets, tweeds, ca6simeres, etc., handsomely hand-tailored and finished. ; Suits with one pair of Trousers, $18.50 & $25 1 1 & $65 SAC I Overcoats ' TfJ $55 & $6(n $or $60 Overcoats OOj Ove Including famous Kirschbaum overcoats. Ulsters, ulsterettes,-great coats, etc, in all wool frelzes, tweeds, beavers and meltens. i i i i i Beys' Raincoats Gift Sale! $6.50 Values $1.50 $7.60 Black Rubber '' 1 SjI.98 Values Beys' $12 Mackinaws, $7.59 Norfork styles in rich blanket plaids and mixtures. 7 te 18. Men's $15 Raincoats, $8.75 Tan; deuble breasted TAt Brethm Men'a $30 Leng Leatherette Coats. $17.75 Smart breasted style. Seoend Fleer, 7th St HOSIERY FOR ClFTSt Women's $6 & $7.50 Silk Lace Stockings $3.98 & $4.98 High grade silk in black and cordovan. Dainty patterns. Women's $3.50 Ingrain Thread Silk "I $0.98 Stockings . . . L Black and variety of colors. Women's 75c Mercerized Lisle Stockings, 49c Fashioned leg. Black, white and cordovan. Flrnt Fleer, Seuth Heady for Christmas Cheesing! $6 Trece Jersey Pantalettes $3.98 liA v $3.98 Ankle length. Twe tone effects. Plaited ruffles j fullyVeinferced. Wanted colors. Sketched. $5 Silk Petticoats Chiffen taffeta and messallne. Flounces trim med with draped pin cording. Plain colors, changeable nnd hlack. Second Fleer $0.98 Mitt' and Wemmrit Chie Appartl 7"Aei obeut te choetf new holiday apparwl will wleerrr tiff valutt. Misses' Chic $40 Tep Coats Belted and pole cloth, velour loose-hanging styles Si in velour. de laineVand silvertone. Newest colors. The large cellars are of cloth or sealine fur. Lined throughout with silk. One pictured. ! k.75 ) 7 c Jint) -iFiflW u i-c irrrrfm eZZl &l I Www im ' Wt&vl w 15,1 fare r tFNfil i. 8.Tft.fl :tjtiL w n I L WW: f fe 111 iiiil ff&P I I 1 W AS' Hi j-'.y 2 ;J II 1 I A fXj-'-'.3 vl r 2S-1 -Second Fleer Wemen's1 $Q fk $50CeaUJ J7 Wonderfully smnrt styles, including some full ripple effect with raccoon cellars, slash ed pockets, yoke and figured silk lining throughout. One pic tured. Belivia broadcloth, plush, plain and suede veleurs in ' smartest shades. Misses' & Women's $25 Dresses, $18.50 Leng line, basque and p. j-n Rcdingete models of trice- fMr tine, serge, velveteen, ve- XJ lour, satin and combina tions of materials. Trim med with silk stitching, wool embroidering, head ing and buttons. Sketched. Misses' & Women's $39.75 Su ts: S28.50 Of plain nnd checked veleurs, silvertenps. t.rlrnHn n,t mannish serge. Seme have jaunty rinole iacketn. penvnWiM,. figured silk lining. cellar nnd revers with silk stitching. Gifts te give wearers real comfort Women's $13 Extra Size Sweaters $ 10.98 Plain color jersey with tuxedo cellar, novelty pockets and cress belt; also in block effect, with Dutch cellar, pockets and belt. Practical colors. On. PlrttlreH . . . opert jeans, $4.98 te $9.98 Brushed wool and some camel's hair; plain and striped effects. Many have pockets and belts; seme leather belts. Children's 4-Piece Sets S9Sets - S12 SeU $6.98 $9.98 Plain white . Brushed wool LU Brether Second Fleer Christmas Gifta for Juveniles Recent Purchases! .95,$ t m m A. . .. Girls' 7.50te'l 1.50 $ Serge Dresses rr All wool navy serge In sailor, regulation and dressy styles. Seme with braid and chevrons, ethers have contrasting em broidery. Sizes 8 te 14. $6.05 style pictured. p.ttia,tt , a f r.irl.' 9 Kfln C OO - n DO X Jba1 h.w ...w W W I UJ .. LU tf.B.Utf T 1 .29 te SO Tub Frecks J 1 Lt Of chambray, gingham, linen and crash trimmed 1th contrasting cellars, cuffs and belt. Sizes 6 te 14. et ! $yf.98 and $r.98 Girls' Bestyette $A Rain Capes. . . . TT Of rubberized rainproof, fast color satine. Full circular cut with silk line, shirred heed te match. Sizes 6 te 14. Pictured. ' ei Tots' $2.50 Lingerie Frecks $1 .69 JUST tUK TUMDRRnWl I fl High walat models of Persian lawn trim med wttn contrasting color. Sizes 2 te 8 Lit Brethnrt Second Fleer .95 $.95 AvM-sSak '" I Hr 111 I "I L I ui i j L 1 p .jr-n; v GIFT SALE EXTRAORDINARY! Men's $8 te $10$. 85 Silk Shirts m Spotless and new fresh from the reserve stock el a mnnufar-turer of shirts nationally-known and famous for qmnrtness in cut and Quality in fabric. Heavy broadcloth and tub silks, plain nnd satin striped crepes de chine and satin striped jersey. Stunning new stripes and colorings. Finest custom llnish; sllkwerkcd buttonholes. i- ft en i- &e Clllr rr Four-in-Hand Ties U J Hcavv quality; beautiful brocades, I flowered and neat effects. Slip-easy bands. " .. Men's 50c "Onyx" Half Hese, 35c Thrcf ter tl. I.lnl4 ; double heels . nnd toee. rrilrir Black nnd ... Mm) mum $ie-98 Men's $15 Smoking Jackets All wool blue, green, gray and brown mixtures; striped backs. Leng roll and notch cellars, silk braid trimmed cuffs and pockets. Lit Brether! First Fleer. 7th St. GIFTS! Women's $4.50 & $5 Gloves, $2.95 Strap wrist, cane: French suedc. slipen Tan, brown, and beaver. gray Misses' Durjlex Gloves, $1.75t one-clasp. White and colors, .. Men's $4 Gloves, $2.98 Cape and suede. One-clasp. Lined. First Fleer, 8th St Silk Gift Undergarments a third under value truly geed news! $3 Silk Chemise 4 1J8 Flesh tts crcpe-i de chine,' prettily trimmed with I lace and ribbon, r Alse attractively I tailored models.) Twe Picture i '' I $1.50 Silk Camisoles, 98c Satin and crepes de chine, with lace and ribbon. ..i...t.. $7 Silk Night Gowns $ Pretty models of flesh crepes de chine, with flns lace medallions and ribbons ip$ti& rp w- xTniTi I 'ft ' I- 1 mf Tl irTf . 7 ill lUt I i A 4 .1,1 KV ft " in rv i si Lit Brethert Second Fleer EXTRAORDINARY ONE DAY' SALE OF Fine Cedar Chests Handsome Christmas gifts! $33 Massive $C.48 Chests LO Separnte tray. 42x20x19 Inches. r $22 Cedar Chests, $17.95 34x19x17 inches. Genuine red cedar. $32 Chests, $25.39 Urnss tsimmlngs. 44x20x17 Ins. - $42 Chests, $35.98 Side arms (for window seat) $30 Cedar Chests. $23.95 44x20x17 inches. -Third Fleer Meet the Midgets in TOYLAND ! Reception te th. original and only "Queen Mab' smallest midgut actress In the world (J Inches smaller than Mrs. General Tem Thumb) and Casper Wels, famous midget comedian. Daily from 10 A. M te 12 Noen, and 2 te 4.30 P. M Bring the hiddi,tl FOURTH FLOOR. Twe remarkable specials! Let 1 .95 $21Satinl$19 Comforts A Figured satin centres, plain color silk backs and satin borders. !$15 .95 Let 2 $25 Silk Comforts, j Famous Cheney figured silk centres, plain color Japanese silk backs and 0-Inch borders. Beth have pure Australian lambs' wool filling and are 72x78 Inches, First Fleer, N'ei tli .98 Hats Trimmed Free I $4 te. $4.50 Satin $ Hats L Flne nualltv: trlmmnd with , fancy pins and tassels also geld and silver lace combined, with plush and fur cleth-.-ind brocade brims with satin crewne. Black, brown, navy, henna, uda- cock, pheasant and red. i....t... French Pearl Necklaces Halt Frtce J H P Just off the beat a new Importation fine and beautiful. t Of admirable lustre and richness. Neck nnd opera lengths. 10-karnt geld clasp. 9A .w A le Dorethea J'earU. U.10 Creamy tint. .... Vy Men's Solid Geld Jewelry High-grade jewelry nt savings of mnny dollars. $2.30 te $33 Scarf Pins, S1.B0 te $25 $5 te $28 Heft Cuff LinkH, $2.50 te $22.50 $5.50 te $42.50 $O.J La Vallieres. . 3 Ret with fine brilliant colored stones. Diamond Jewelry The finest kinds all bought at sacrifice prices, hence these low figures. $140 Diamond Bar Pins, $125 te $230 $27 te $200 Diamond Breeches. $20 te $175 $20 te $125 Diamond nings, $16 te $110 $150 te $900 Selltnlre Diamond Rings, $135 le $825 III llrntheri F'ml I'lei.r K,jih If Yeu Are In Veu Will Be Search of Gift Waists Pleased With These Hand Drawn Waists iQ.98 Fine French voile with roll cellar, deep frill in front, wide lace trim ming nnd exquisite hand drawing, une pictured. i... ...... Georgette Blouses, $5.98 Tie-en models, wonderfully at tractive. Handsomely embreid ered, front, cellarleas neck and contrasting piping. Bisque, brown, flesh and taupe. Lit Brothert Second Fleer W&SflPsSjs. rL$v iSi1 V ffl m 1 f Kinr5f nfeS ) V A lr I 1 I- 3 $9.95 EACn Gifts! 650 te ?8 Cut Glass Yeu will admire the selection and keenly appreciate the opportunity te buy advantageously. Included are Three-footed Rese Bowls, 12-in. Vases, various shapes; Three - footed Apple Bowl, Orange Bowl with foet: low - footed Nappy and 9-in. Bowl with feet. Beautiful combina tion cuttlnps. Third Fleer SB YVS Women's & Children's Felt Slippers stecksdVOntaBCOUS purchnses and the bcBt from euf own fine, big Children'a $1.75 te i Women's $2.50 te $2.50 Slippers $3.00 Slippers 98c $1.49 Juliets, E Z, and Ribbon and pompon boetio styles. Sizes trimming. Sizes 3 te 6 te 11. I 8. In blue, pink, old rose, wine, Oxford, purple, lavender, red nnd brown. Heavy padded soles and heels. lAt Brethers Vint Fleer and Hubway Men's $3.50 t Slippers, $2.98 t SJSSSMt Women's Dress Shoes $14 te $16 $Q.98 High-grade, bench-made shoes of patent , v,il,n,u nlse smart combination effects. Lace and and r.verett button. Leuis heels. styles. Hlzen e 10 II. ....... Men's Smart Shoes, $9.98 Dressy models of black nnd tan Russia calf. New English last. .... i......i..i. . Misses' & Children's $6 te $6.50 Shoes ISizes 8 te 11 1 Sizes 11 te 21 $3.98 $4.98 Patent celtskln with black or white Nubuck tops; also black and tan corde. Welted oak soles. ........ Beyt' $5.50 te $6 Shoes Sifts 1P4-00 HI"" 9M. 1 te f It le A Women's $10 Shoes, $6.98 Gun-metal brown nnd black kid. Lnce and button. Smart, new leather heels. ' Rubbers : Beets On Salt In Subway Women's $1.10 Rubbers, 79c Men's $1.50 Rubbers, OBc Beys' $1.25 Rubbers, 80c Misses $1 Rubbers, -65c Lit Brethert- 13t4 Klrst I'ler.r. ley' $5 Hterm Roots,. $140 VeiithH' ti Storm Roots, $3.! TUlt Our Mw, ait JUitaumat Jitst at Evrjrthlmr at Iiewtit rrlcM Brentli rioe el our w.ir auU4liMf, 7u tut Msrktt Utt c te Men's $5 te $6 Shoes, $3.98 Qun-rnetal calf, patent oeltskln and heavy oil tan blurhers. All Kites. Women's $2 te $1 $3.50 Shoes. . 1 Butten nnd lace. Geed size ranu. Wemen's' & Grewing Girls' Shoes, $3.95 Oun-metdl, black nnd tan kid All SlZ68. Women's $3 Juliets, $1.95 Kelt, wanted colors. A e Mail or Pheno" Orders filled en Sulua-j Sheet. Beys' $4 Sweaters, $2.98 Shawl cellar and peclcetn. Worsted in navy, maroon and brown. '........., Men's & Beys' Clothing Bavlncs of a third nnd mere! Men'a 910 b 918 Overcoats, 89.98 Men's 920 Salts, S14.7S Men's 830 & $33.00 Overoesti, 914.S8 Men's Cordnrejr Pants, 84.0B Beys' Guaranteed Raincoats, 84.78 Seys 313 Twe-pants Corduroy Quits, 99.30 Beys' Overcoats (7 te 17 years), 84.08 .. Heys' 510 Overcoats (7 te 11 tbhm Ad Da I. Pqrs' pants (0 te IT years), 81.49 ii i i. n t i i i i Women's $1 & $1.25 C A Silk Stockings Dv fashioned leif.. 1: ehlened . lev., Blaek and H2 colon. --t- $1 e.75 Women's and Misses' $20 Suits All wool heather sports nulte; also eerceg, pejilln and velour, tHllered and braid trlramed tyl Bilk llnlnns. $20 Coats, $13.75 Velour, sllvortene, elbellne en mixtures. Many have fur oellars. Fl curert Blllf tlnlnira ....... ...., $3 Night Gowne. $1.69 Regular and extra stibs. WnltJ miiBlln with laces, embroidery ,! inedalllenH. Children's $2 1 $1.39 Sports Scarfs. 1 , Tlrushed wool; fringe end, $4 Vanity Bags, $2.98 Vachette, tooled and tokte leather Children's 75c Cleth CAc Gauntlets ) Oe Hr wn and Bray. Kiinge m'f .V StiIX BBOXXXXB: s JS X i sViOTife.i W: i-.L if. jji'J.. i AIP, jijsa. l7.s sMjfll
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