'.V t "AT." 5T?"' TOwjSpw ' . -, r -. - j,- , . ' ,. ' .wenikg public mmmmvxmtimt jmir&r $M&fa km ? , 'y . " v vTT"1 Organ plays at , 11 and 4:50 WANAMAKER'S Store Opes at 9 WANAMAKER'S Store Closes at 5 WANAMAKER'S WEATHER, Snow' New-Fashioned Goods at Old-Fashioned Prices at Wanantaker's r(, ,,. A Little City of Books tf Inquire Within! There are little streets all through the City of Books and no toll to pay for walking a half hour or more among them. The Books like to be looked at, but not one of them will say a word to you until you touch them two ways. All languages are here to be found, but they will remain dumb and silent until your eyes call them to speak to you. A book can be good company. A book will give its own life to you if you want it to do so. , A book will talk to you and "shut up" the itiomeni u tires you. Signed pMjfmmfe jan. li, iBtil. New Black Silk Crepes Much in Fashion for Spring Their exquisite texture, their softness and drnpablo quali ties make them very much in ucmnna for the now Spring gowns and the crepe weave is particularly desired. Now pebble-back charmeuse, the finest quality and tho low est price for five years past, $5.50 and $0 a yard. . Now, novelty crepes in stripes and jacquard effects, 40 inches wide, $0.50 a yard. New black Canton crepe, very fine and beautiful grades, $4, $4.50 and $5 a yard. New crepes de chine are now as low as $1.50, $2 und bo on up to $5 a yard. (First Floor, Chettnul) The Co litiil Spot lira Flilac pMa stt Where is it? Candidly we believe this is it on the Seventh Floor, where the Oriental rugs are spread out in all their glory, with the beautiful oil paintings from the Paris Salons looking down on them. Some great painters are said to have studied fine Oriental rugs, enamored of the exquisite quality of their colors. It is a delightful experience to wander through this Oriental Rug Store, where the eyes are feasted with color at every turn, where Persia, Caucasia, China and Asia Minor spread out their treasures so abundantly at your feet. It is also well to know that practically every rug you look at in this collection is marked away below the prices obtaining heretofore. Feel free and welcome to come in at any time and enjoy this exhibition. (Seventh lloor, Chentniit) rur .pip mure are smart ungnsn tweed coats, very well cut ami loiWnri ,i is,i rhout with Hamster. They would make anient ZrZt " A a"dAord' and lmed nnd thnv were exactlv as mnr.li no-nin onrlior Wttto Vl UMls Itn motoring, .. - 0..., ."".. Novelty Fur and Fur-Lined Coats $75 to $450 in the Sale ere are si inrougnuut wiw fiuuiater. iney wouia matte si ley were exactly as much again, earlier. At $163.25 to $225 there are tflack or brown nnnv ,w0 4,.;..! ..... .... .,,. of natural racoon. - r " '"""'" "" wun mmy coiiars At $282.25 to $400 are pretty, Short coats of nutria. At $282.25 are attractive civet cat coats. At $450 are coats of hair seal, trimmed with Hudson seal (dyed muskrat) At $300 one may choose a handsome coat of natural racoon At $396.50 there are beautifully marked leopard coats, with nutria trimming At $125 is a leopard cat coat, trimmed with nearseal (dyed coney) At $176.50 is a leopard cat coat with collar ai;d cuffs of nutria. But these are just a few of the many fine coats in tViia wnlni,.. -n.... -,,- ,,. are coats of all the fashionable furs Hudson seal (dverl mnmf i i..-J .?..., neie squirrel, dyed squirrel, mink and ermine-and they are all marked a third less than ffl wrmer prices. (Second floor, Chestnut) , Gay New Spring Millinery at $10 to $16 Ono need not be South-bound to wear these ehaiming new hats, for they are of satin and silk and straw in colors and styles that may be worn now and here. Henna is quite a popular shade, large hats are wholly of rib bon, shining novelty braids mako other hats, and fruits and rib bon bows arc favorite trimmings. They include not only the becoming small turbans, but larger hats with upturned brims, new tricotincs and broad-brimmed hats which droop downward becomingly. Any one of them will brighten your Winter wardrobe! (Second rloor, Chestnut) " XT Young Women Here's Good Coat News! New Fur-Trimmed Coats $25 $38.50 $45 Warm, fashionable, fur-trimmed coats just when the Winter calls for them! These arc all brand-new and are unusually good coats for these prices. " At $25 are coats of silvcrtonc in pretty brown and reindeer shades, Pekin and other blues. Attractively made with large collars of glossy black nearseal (dyed coney) and warmly lined and inter lined. At $38.50 are smart now fur trimmed sports coats in plain weaves and mixtures and becoming colorings. In three-quarter length, belted, with deep pockets and wide collars of natural racoon. At $45 are lovely wraps and coats of silvertone, duvet de laine and other fine materials in navy and lighter blues, brown shades and oxford. They are full length, aro finished with handsome fur collars of nutria, natural racoon or Australian opossum and are warmly lined and interlined. 14 to 20 year sizes. (Second Floor, Chestnut) A Fine Quality Velveteen Now at $2.50 a Yard ExnCtlv lmlf tlin An11M nnnDA -mnrm li. f li, nMA 11 ... tOIOrS tnGre WOrr TVinfn nt-n Vimifntrnt fknon ivnnA nViolno Vtlnnlr AUrtnr But brown, Copenhagen blue and taupe! All are 3G inches wide.' A 1119 Volvotonn ia n vowr rnrwl nliTif. fnv finrfnrv 1nacno innro Wraps, separate skirts and children's clothes. It is a remarkable' value.' (First l'loor. Chestnut) Women's Spring Sports Coats Are Beginning to Appear Already there are some very pretty new wool Jersey coats in u Spring model that would be becoming to almost any woman. It is bolted with an inverted pleat in the back and the collar comes down to long points in the front and can be worn open or almost entirely closed. The wool Jersey is an excellent quality and the colors arc Oxford, gray, tan and two shades of brown. Moderately priced at $37.50. (I'lrst l'loor. Central) N EW Books "Six Seconds of Darkness," by Octavus Hoy Cohen, n mystery story as exciting as "Tho Crim son Alibi.' Price, $1.75. "The Underwood Mystery," hy Charles J. Dutton. A story which has that rare thing an ending new in detective fiction. $1.90. (Main lloor, Thirteenth) TNTERESTING Jewelry of Imita tion Jade Some of the new necklaces aie most attractive, and whether you choose a necklace all of imitation jnde beads or one of plated green gold with imitation jade orna ments and beads, it will not bo difficult to find one that you ad mire. $5 to $17.50. A new bracelet is one of flex ible squares of plated green gold and imitation jnde and is $3. And there are nny number of odd and unusual pendants, quite Oriental looking, all of the imita tion jade, at S4, $4.50 and $5. (Jewelry Store, Chestnut) OSTRICH Feather Trimmings, $2.50 a Yard . Dove gray, American Beauty, flame color, jade green, shell pink, pale blue, taupe, navy blue and black tho colors arc really lovely! They are fluffy and pretty, of the fashionable width, and women will like them for party frocks and evening gowns. $2.50 n yard. (Moln l'loor, Central) 200 Women 's Dresses at $25 Each A little miscellaneous lot of new dresses which show the new low prices. They are mostly of the chemise type, are in many different styles, and the materials are serge, tricotine and satin combined with cloth. The colors are navy, brdwn and black ; many of the dresses are beaded, a few are embroidered, and still a few others are plain. Sizes 34 to 44 in the lot. Price $25. (I'lriit l'loor, Centrul) Women's High Sports Shoes Are Now $11.75 They aie in the Little Boot Shop and were originally a good deal more than this. There nre nearly all sizes and they aro a very good looking style in black or tan leather with wing tip and' puif orations. Also women will find many other kinds of these fine shoes that hae lately been lowered in price. High and low shoes, evening slippers of silver cloth, black satin or black velvet are among them. Not all sizes of course, but the prices are down to $7.75 to $11.75. (I'irnt l'loor, Murl.ct) A WHITE Sale Note 200 Porto Rican nightgowns have arrived, all square necked, and kimono sleeved, with various designs in fine hemstitching, and drawn-work, and occasional dots, all hand-done. Prices are $5 to ?7.50. (Third l'loor, Central) Women's Fine Shoes at $6.75 A 40 Per Cent Drop Dull black calfskin lace boots with narrow toes and military heels. A style young women will like. Black glazed leather lace boots with full, round toes and military heels. Both well made and of good style, and at $0.75 they arc extraor dinary value. (First lloor. Market) White Sale Corsets Pink fi T i. tuiouw niciuuu iwu u.xwumuiy goou muueis -a uanuy Drico v ijr "'ut"u wiui iigni oonmg nnu ciasuc oanu across mo lop; Bon.il ;,anJ a verv low st model with long straight hips and a D0U ItlanV hnnno. nvl HA larisicnno corsets aro $9.75 and $11.50. wanamakcr Special corsets, $1.50 to $6. It. corsets in broken sizes are $1.50 to $5. (Third Floor. Chestnut) Paris What Is New in Veils and Veiling? Children's Winter Coats All Down in Price This takes in everything, from the simple little white coats for babies up to the fine fur coats for older children. There aro white cashmeres and colored serges, velvets, silver tones, chinchillns and the fur coats. Some aro fur trimmed, some are plain, but all aro warmly lined and interlined, too. Prices start at $10 and go to $225 for a handsome squirrel coat. There are 1 to C year sizes. Tho hats are now $1.75 to $10 and include beavers, velours, velvets, silk and corduroy hats in dark and light colors and many attractive styles. These are in 2 to G year sizes. (Third Floor, Chmtnnt) veil" , sns w VCll3 and ay? and ia - .... .. . ... tho-. " ' ox course, thinks thero is nothing like the "made v dratx.,1 Bomo lovely new Paris veils hero to bo used in vario tcarce v iVCr tho ,mt Thcro nro others, copies of French vi N u, a "tractive. From ?3 to $lo. II En nTi .. i veilings in solid colors and combinations of colors, $J, t ami $1.75 a yard. 11,80 a yafdm?trIc cn9ct8i sm flnc others heavier patterns, $1 and Beautiful Plaid Woolen Skirts to Sell for $15 They aro all skirts that ordinarily sell for a great deal more but only a fow of a kind arc left. There arc, however, some largo sizes as well as regular sizes. Tho materials aro fine finished worsteds, velours and prunella cloths, all aro pleated in the newest fashions and there nro plenty of blue-and-tan and green-nnd-bluo combinations as well as Roman stripes and other good colors for coats. lrrt Floor, Central) J TTONFLEUR Toi JlI let Article s That Women Like So Much Once more they nro here at the same little prices and it is worth while noting that most women aro carciul to lay in u sufficient supply at these times to last un til there is another sale of Hon fleur goods. They nro all absolutely pure and of an unusually high quality to be priced as they are. Extracts, l'Knipire, vi;let and rose, 00c a bottle. Toilet water, violet and l'Eni pire, 00c and $1 a bottle. Talcum powder, 15c a box. Sachet, 35c a package. Face powder, 40c a box. All como in violet, rose and l'Empiro. Skin crcum, Youth and Beauty cream nnd Cleunsing creum all are 40c u jar. Lilac and Wistaria Vegetal, 85c a bottle. (Main l'loor, Chestnut) A Fine Assemblage of Hall Clocks There arc many reasons why a hall clock should bo the best to be found. The most obvious ono is that people buy a hall clock with the idea of its lasting a life time nnd then, ns a matter of sentiment, handing it down in the family. Every hall clock that you will find here is worthy of such an honor. They nre the finest Amer ican movements made and the cases arc all of mahogany. Hall clocks, striking tho half hour on a gong, $230. Hall clocks, chiming the quar ter hour on Westminster chimes, $235. With Westminster, Whit tington nnd Oxford chimes, $745 to $10G5. With Westminster, Whittington a n d Canterbury chimes, $545. With Westminster and Canterbury chimes, S490. (Jewelry Store, Chestnut nnd Thirteenth) , The Sale of Lamps 300 floor lamps, some of wood, some of metal, with various finishes ivory, poly chrome, solid and imitation mahogany, gilt, verde and bronzo, $0.50 to $40. Some of these metal lamps have adjustable arms. All the shades to go with these lamps are extra. (Fourth l'loor. Central) CHOCOLATE Covered Marsh mallows, 50c a Pound Fresh, fat vanilla marshmal lows, dipped in rich, sweet choc olate who wouldn't enjoy them! 50c a pound. Old-fashioned peanut brittle, full of peanuts, too, 50c a pound. Chocolate-covered nougat is a much-liked sweet 50c a pound. Delicious chocolates and bon bons, $1.15 a pounrl. And the" Valentino favois and novelties are beginning to make their appearance. IDmwi Stnlrs Store, Chestnut) The Men's Sale Of Shirts, Neckties, Scarfs, Vests, Sweaters, House Coats and House Gowns provides the opportunity for men to get fine fur nishings at lower prices than similar goods have sold for in a long time. Silk neckties, 50c and $1, are half price or better for beautiful imported and domestic ties. Shirts, $2.55 and $3.50, are of woven madras, satin broche and fiber silk, all splendid values. House coats and gowns, $10 to $65, are be lated shipments of the beautiful wool, silk and velvet garments meant for Christmas. Silk scarfs, $5 to $10, are American made at the first price and imported at $7.50 and $10. Vests and sweaters, $4 to $12, include a great assortment of English and American goods. (Main l'loor. Market) Lower Prices oh Some of the Finest Shoes Made for Men (In the London Shop) The shoes in the Men's London Shop are famous. Only the finest of leathers and the finest of workman ship go into them, and they are the last word in foot wear fashion. We have taken over. 250 pair of these superior shoes and lowered their prices 35 to 40 per cent. Among them are both high and low shoes in black and tan calfskin, the oxfords being chiefly smart wing-tip brogues. New prices are $10 and $15, and well-dressed men will know what real savings this means on the finest shoes. (The Gallery, Chestnut) Men's and Boys' Caps at Half Price $1 and $1.50 each for about 800 cloth and knitted caps that were double those prices. The cloth caps have fur or cloth bands to cover the ears on cold days and are $1.50. The knitted caps are in several styles at $1. (Main l'loor, Market) Men's Handkerchiefs a New Lot at $5.75 a Dozen Sturdy Irish handkerchiefs the kind good for general use and practical service. They are in plain hemstitched style, well made, and every thread is pure linen, despite the small price. (West AUle) Men's Mercerized Half Hose 35c, 3 Pair for $1 Excellent socks for this low price, both in appear ance and service. Choose from black, navy, cordovan and gray. (Main l'loor, Market) r I Who Wants Luggage at Half Price or Near It? Here are hundreds of fine traveling bags, suit cases, vanity bags, overnight cases, );it bags and portmanteaus at the lowest prices similar goods have been for years. Beautifully made of cowhide; seal, walrus, pigskin and other leathers, in black and tan. Nearly half the pieces are equipped with fittings of ivory, sterling silver, ebony or white or shell-finish celluloid. Prices start at $7.50 and go to $125. The least you can save is 35 per cent and most of the pieces are just half price some even less. (Main l'loor, Qheittniit) 100, iMEN'S Umbrellas at $7J)0 have frames of the eight-rib paragon type; covers of good union' taffeta the material with silk warp and cotton Pilling, and a silk tape edge; han dles of hard wood, hooked shape. Price $7M. (Main l'loor. Market) Boys' Overcoats of Finest Grade at Lowered Prices MoH of the boys' overcoats in our stock nre now marked at a lower scale of prices, affording snvings of $5 to 15 from former markings. On garments of such quality these savings moan something. Tho coats are of the highest grade, both in fabrics nnd workmanship. The collection embraces a good choice of colors; mixed green3. browns and grays as well as some plain shades. All are belted models, excellently fashioned, tailored with extra cuVe and made with warm wool linings just fine, staple merchandise of our own standard kind and there is no higher stnndard in the boys' clothing business. SUes for lads three to ten years, now $20 to $35, sizes for bovs of eleven to eighteen years, now $28 to $45. (Second l'loor, Central) Of Blankets of Fine Quality at Much Lowered Prices In the face of a cold January wind it is good to know that we have several groups exceptionally good blankets at half the original prices, some beintr even less r 4i i?n belleve tnere 1S suc another collection of blankets at the prices, but u tliero is the people who buy them will have rare value tor their money. trench Jacquard woven blankets, 21 ,x2ij yards, about 85 per cent wool, gray and white, now $10 each. White bjankets, all-wool, with pink or blue borders, cut separately and finished with whipped edges, extra heavy, 70x00 inches, $15 a pair. Gx84 ' ibl,n"tS' "1Mvo1' with pink- blue and sold borders, long warm fleecy Others of the same description, but with borders of pink, blue, gold, cardinal and lavender at $14 each, and another kind in size 76x84 inches, all-wool and with pink or blue borders, at $14 each. Fine all-wool blankets, 76x84 inches, with borders in gold, cardinal, blue and pink, are now down to $18 each. oi otA Rroiiip of JncJl"ard-woven all-wool blankets, very fine and full of warmth, size -ix2ij yards, now $19, are in all-over effects, blue, gold, pink and lavender figure on white grounds. & h (S'rl lour, C-iitu!) nj (Main Floor, Central) .. V A :f V .AlUAd.9i.i. .w?., I ' il1". A ,1 ,,..; M ? b? Uj
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