g$Pf3t '-7W1 n't -" r v u " HV1 " . ' 1 . I' ' EYENINO PUBLIC LEDGBR-PHttiADELPHIA, VUEfcMJAtt. iMAltOH ;L5, JLlfcil i t m 11 and 4:50 WANAMAKER'S Store Opens at 9 WANAMAKER'S WANAMAKER'S WEATHER Unsettled Store Closes at 5 fhe Time to Get Easter Out fittings Is While the Stocks Are Full II . lnVR at 9t f I Who Knows May Gome or Go tn the person next to us whofm we never met before, but have been brought Jncrether by circumstances unexpected and unknown to each other? How true it is to have the blessing of "a divinity that shapes our ends, Rough-hew them how we will" The sun is always shining, though clouds sometimes hide it, but never for long. Signed March 15, 18S1 Charmingly Simple Crepe Dresses Among the New Easter Fashions ' And by crepe we mean crepe de chine and the very fashionable Canton crepe. These are dresses that every woman needs for afternoon, for card parties, the matinee and so on. J mi n- nnnniar pnlnra re the soft nastel tones of sand, castor. Duttv and ' French gray. The lines of There are many knife pleatings at the sides, some fascinating appliqued wattes much drawnwork, open embroidery and a braiding of-the material itself. Navy blue is the favorite color combination if there is another color. The exhibition of Easter Fashions is showing any number of such useful onrl nrettv dresses as these at prices ranging from $65 to $175. ailU lcu j rjMt cent,.!) A New Wash Silk in the Darker Colors This is something that has been wanted for r long time and we ire glad to say that it is now It is a good weight silk in a Jersey weave and it can be had In the colors of old rose, ashes of rose, cream, yellow and tan. It makes very good Summer dresses and sports skirts, also Mouses and negligees. 36 inches wide and $2.50 a yard. (Hrnt Floor, Cheatnnt) New Ostrich Boas Come in New Colors That is, in henna and a dark wood brown, besides the more usual black, gray and chinchilla effects. AnnfW new thine about the j Spring htylcq in these boas is the use of uncurled ostricn icamcrs ind the round, short collars which map around the neck. Prices are (5 to $45. (Main Floor, Central) The Individual Yeil That Paris Likes. So Much Round or square, it may be; quite large to cover all the hat ind drape gracefully from tho brim. Or just a nnrrow strip to barely cover the eyes. Thtre are many new and de lightful no cities among these ntw French veils, and women who appreciate the smartest Spring fashions arc buying them. They re (2 to $15. (Main Floor, Central) Those Plain Tailored Tweed Suits Young re hero in the Young Women's calons In most interesting variety. n smim, new, well-talloreu Jnodel has just been unboxed we jackets with notch collars, traight line, without belts, the shoulders narrow and tho sleeves Sht. The coots are .lined (Second Floor, Women's New and Colonial Pumps Me the faorito shoes of fashion v ims moment. , . 7, a.ru t,,e Handsomest and ost likable shoes in many a day. iJ ei.?truP PP8 u" to be 5., ,th either buttn " bucklo lauenings and with one strap "raight across or with a split "rP in two or three divisions. In li a,rc in manv leathers and n black satin. The favorite is i tan KubsIb. (Women1 Hhoe Store, A Clearaway Sweaters, $2.50 to $10 , "6 hal-mode mooI slip-ons at '"--au ure imponcu, ne short, others longer and "We are many lovely colors ,BK them. .' hnml . ... .i i "Mters nt Xin. Ti,Un ,.,, t wn the front nnd are Just the Wlttt Floor, Central) What Good QMm these little frocks are very There Are More New and Lovely French Hats to See for not all were unboxed the first day of presentation of the Spring fashions. So you could come almost every day and find something new and delightful In tho Gray Salons I There are hats from the most renowned of the Paris mo distes each hat selected with care and for some distinct feature of the new Spring modes. You will see many all-black and all-white hats many fabric hats hata of silk, of organdie and pique many ribbon-trimmed hats ribbons are high in fashion many bine and brown and "oat yellow" hats many small hats for tailored wear and large hate for formal occasions. It is the last word from Paris as to the authentic millinery fashions for the Spring and Summer of 1921. (Second Floor, Cntitnnt) New Rhinestone Bar Pins Lacy designs, glistening stones and sterling silver all combine to make the new rhinestone bar pins the attractive trinkets they are. They are all Bet In sterling sil ver, of course; they have gallery hnekn and safetv catches, and (Jewelry Htor. The New Paris Dress Trimmings Are Splendidly Ready Ready to adorn the new Easter frocks and blouses ready to add the finishing touch to new wraps and suits ready to complete or to mako the new evening gowns. New beaded trimmings and bands by the yard are most interest ing Quite new are the trirhmings with wood medallions, hand painted, but the new beaded designs are Just as interesting in their way. There are lovely colors, new designs and all the desirable widths starting at $1.35 a'yard for porcelain bead edges to $18 a yard for tho loveliest trimming. Dark blue iridescent beaded trimmings are high In favor, and they are here in all widths and designs from 90c to $8.75 a yard. Stunning new tunics in Jet, colored beada and wondroua spangled effects start at $20 and go to $125. White porcelain bead trimmings are 60c to $3.25 a yard. Handsome new Jet girdles and belts in unusual designs are $3.76 t0 $18, (Main Floor, Central) Women Like throughout with soft silk and the skirts are plain lanoreu two pockets. They are of tho popular tweed in Spring-like green, brown or tan mixtures; they are in 14 to 20 year sizes and the price is $37.50. Cheatnnt) Strap Pumps Tho Colonial English -made pumps arc exclusive nt Wana maker's In Philadelphia and are exceedingly smart and come in dull and patent leather and in tan Russia. Prices are somewhat lower than for last year's shoes of equal quality. They go from $10 to $20. Flnt Floor, Market) of Women's thing for golf, boating, tennis and so on. 200 silk and flber.sllk sweatew and others of brushed silk at fit. Some of these are Imported and the collection includes both slip-on and opon-downrthc-front styles. They have all been a great deal mora, r- New French Washable Suede Gloves for Everybody Though these gloves have ull the daintiness and smartness of the most fragile French suedes, they are really most practical, for they may be washed like fab ric gloves. For women there are the fash ionable strap-wrist gloves with Ave and n half inch tops, in beaver color, at $0.50 a pair, and the samo length and color, in slip-on style, $5.60 a pair. For girl there are two-button or two-clasp gray or tan wash able Rucde gloves at $3.50 a pair "Just like mother's." For men there are good-looking gray washable suedes with cater pillar stitching and embroidery at $5 a pair, and a heavier weight in mode or gray, ot $5.50 a pair. (Main Floor, Central) simple, but just as new they are in the popular shapes and sizes. Prices $8 to $36. . And a special littlo group of now rhlnestono bar pins, in pretty designs, start at $2 and go up to $5.26. Ctientnut) Baby Carriages Are Ready in Springtime Show fi Baby carriages are the most Important of all vehicles and alwaya will bo. Up in tho Toy Store we have ready a Springtime show of these wonderful equipages and we believe it takes in every vehicle worthy of a good baby for whom nothing Is too good. Pullman carriages in reed, $39 to $72. Pullmans of wood and reed, $45 to $58. These at $45 are special and can be had in an assortment of colors with corduroy cushions and reversible gear. Reed chariots from $43.60 to $65. Reed strollers with hoods, $25 to $47.50. (Serenth Floor, Central) New Herringbone Tweeds Especially for Sports Suits Very English they look, and they make tho nicest sort of sports suits because of their wearing qualities. They are every bit wool, 64 and 66 inches wide, nnd are in lovely soft tones of grny, tan and brown. The very modoraU price is $3.50 a yard. 0 (Flrt Floor, Chottaat) CI A 5fent Mti'nxtenmx Sfea &erufr In Stirling The decorations on this beautiful tea service arc of the period of LoulsXIV, but they are particu larly light and gracefupTor this period. There is a certain fineness of line, too, in the shapes of the different pieces that many people will appreciate. ' This Maintenon tea service has been very lately added to the Jewelry Store. It suggests itself for a wedding gift of more than the usual distinction. The price for the seven pieces, which includes the tea kettlo and waiter, is $2350. There are also other pieces to match. (Jewelry Htore, Cheatnot and Thirteenth) In Floor Lamps Two Bright Attractions Both special purchases and both marked at exceptionally attractive prices. Wrought-iron floor lamps for bridge or davenport lamps, adjustable and finished in a new non-rusting antique green, price $15. Also a narrow, wrought-iron floor lamp, for bridge or daven port price $40. Shades for lamps of cither kind, $3 to $11.50. (Fourth Floor. Central) Fitted Traveling Cases for Women's Easter Trips Of dull and shiny black long grain leather and shiny black auto leather, all well made and lined with moire silk in various colors, and having shirred pock ets of the silk on the ends. Fittings are of white celluloid. The cases arc unusually deep and light in weight and are in 18, 20 and 22 inch sizes. At $37.60 to $38.50 they are moderately priced. (Main Floor, Cheitnnt) Certain Good Sports Coats for Women Are Now Down to $15 Formerly they were about three times this price, but not all sizes or colors are now left. They are, however, some very desirable models In wool Jersey and wool frieze, almost full length, and excellent coats for everyday wear, for motoring, traveling or business. It is easily seen that the ma terial alone would cost more than $15. (Ftrtt Floor, Central) Marquisette and Scrim Special at 25c a Yard This is tho time that many Summer curtains are being made up and these are the favorite materials for the purpose. It is welcome news that they can be had once more for this small price. The marquisette is plain but the scrim is In block design. Both are 36 Inches wide. (Fifth Floor, Market) H. & S. G. Lindeman Pianos at $345 Player-Pianos at $525 All new instruments and all dependable. At the above prices they are just about as good piano values as you can find right now and these prices represent Savings of $130 and $225 H. &, S. G. Lindeman pianos have an excellent reputation for tone and Bervice and the player ac tion is one which has giv en satisfaction for years. These are all upright models of good design. You may compare these (Kcjptlan Hall, The 1921 Tennis Racquets Have Arrived The new Slazenger racquets are beyond all expectations in their excellence. The "I. Z." and Autograph, strung with the best English gut, aro $15, the Doherty Is $14 and the Ideal is $10. Other racquets, $1.75 to $6.50. 1021 tennis balls, $7.20 a dozen. Tennis nets, posts, markers, racquet presses and covers and all other equipment for the game. (The Oallrrr, Cnentnnt) If Yon Are Having a I7th of March Party then these are some of the things you aro likely to want A Jack Horner pie for the table (big green hats with favors in side), $8. Green bonbons with favors, $2.25 u dozen. Green hats to hold candies, 15c each. Large potatoes of cocoanut cream, 25c. Almond paste potatoes, peas or almonds, $1 a pound. Pistachio chocolates, $1 u pound. Green chocolato straws, 70c a pound. Green pound. mint wafers, 70c a Clear candy mint shamrocks, 50c a pound. Cream potatoes, 60c a pound. (Ilawn Htalra Htore, Cheatnat) By Way of Reminder Hardwater Soap 75c a Dozen Cakes It is this price only during March and the month is half gone I Most people like to buy enough fof the balance of the year and it's well to allow a dozen cakes per person. Pure, fragrant nnd pleasant to use, hardwater sonp gives a rich, creamy lathor, is scented with violet, verbena or almond, or un dented, nnd is good for all bath and toilet needs. (Mala Floor, Cheatnat aad Down Btulri Star) Two Questions to a Man! Will you have your new clothes in time for Easter, and will they be right? Much depends upon you and much upon the store you buy them "from. The Wanamaker Store is ready with a good showing of Spring suits and overcoats that reach the highest pitch of excellence in quality, fashion and finish. We give you our word that no lower-priced suits can compare with them and that there are no ready-to-wear suits better than them anywhere at any prices. And we are ready to prove it. Spring suits, $32 to $60. Spring overcoats, $35 to $65. ' (Third Floor, Market) instruments with any of those on the Wanamaker Roll of Honor, which you will find beside them in the Piano Store. Convenient terms may be obtained on the pianos and player-pianos in spite of their greatly lowered prices. Hecond Floor Chinese Rugs of Quality and Decorative Charm, Very Low in Price The strong individuality of Chinese rugs gives them a decorative or furnishing value of unusual interest. Just now this fact seems to be very much appreciated, Chinese pieces being much sought after. In fact, no scheme of furnishing seems to be complete without them, and in many schemes they are the most essential feature. We have a really splendid selection of Chinese rugs in carpet sizes at prices that are remarkably low for weaves of such excellence and beauty. 12x9.2 ft $287 12.2x9.0 ft. .$250 12.2x9.3 ft. 10.2x8.1 ft . 10x7.3 ft. ... 13x10.3 ft. ., 14x10.4 ft. ., 13.3x13.3 ft. ,.$315 ,.$225 ,.$210 ,.$475 , .$375 ,.$535 Also a most attractive and Anatolians in a diversity Women's New Paris Handkerchiefs include all the bright, pretty colors thut women will like to wear with their new spring frocks and suits. The linen is sheer and fine and the handkerchiefs are in an amazingly attractive vari ety. Price $1. (Main Floor. Central) Set Your Easter Table From the China and Glassware Sale Easter feasts and Easter weddings and the March china and glassware sale are all happily associated. Do you need a new dinner set for Easter and for long after? Not in years have you had an opportunity for buying it such as this Sale presents. The best sets from the best potteries in the world are here in practically unlim ited selection at the lowest prices quoted anywhere on sets of equal quality. France, England, America, Japan nre the chief contributors to the col lection. , Prices for sets of 106 pieces are $17 to .$400; which means a saving of 25 to 36 per cent. j For Easter bridal gifts there is a magnificent assemblage of fine cut glass at one-fourth to one-third less than regular figures; to say nothing of the extraordinary collection of light-cut glassware and imported decorated glassware now so very popular. Of Italian marble statuary at one-third less than regular the collection is really captivating. , (Foorth Floor, Che.tnnl) Men's Satin Broche Shirts Are Now Marked $3 These distinctive and wonderfully durable shirts are now lower in price than they have regularly been for years. It 1b strange they arc so hard to find in Philadelphia, as the fabric is beautiful, with its little "invisible" figures on hairline Btripes, and it outwears almost any other shirting. In tan, lavender, green, blue and pink. All soft-cuff, plain neglige style. (Main Floor, Market) Whatever Color Handkerchief a Man Likes he is fairly certain to find in this new collection of Irish handkerchiefs at $1.25 apiece. They are fresh and new and good looking; there are quiet and more pronounced colors, and designs enough to please all tastes. (Main Floor, Central) Men's Splendid New Spring Shoes at Lower Prices Than Last Spring For instance; a new low shoe with a box toe and vamp almost perfectly plain. A feature is the extra-heavy sole and the extra-long heel. The front of the heel comes up close to the under side of the instep and the effect is remarkable for its smartness. The price is $9.60 a pair several dollars less than equal quality shoes sold for last Spring. (Main Floor, Murkrl) Redleaf London Straw Hats for Children The new London hats for Spring are here for children. They are m the styles best suited to little heads and the soft, flexible straw is so much more comfortable than most children's hats. In blnck, navy, white and Tuscan. Prices $3.50 to $6. (Main Floor, Market) Chinese Rugs 10x8.4 ft $229 10.1x8.3 ft $245 12.10x11 ft $387 14x10.5 ft $450 14.10x11.2 ft $650 9.2x6.2 ft $150 15x10.1 ft $595 18.2x10.3 ft $525 9.5x6 ft. ... 24.7x12 ft . 17x14 ft. . 12x9 ft. .. 11.10x8.10 ft. 11.11x9 ft. . 8.3x5.2 ft. . showing of Kermanshahs. Saruks, Kazakh', Daghestans, Mosuls of sizes at very favorable prices. (Keienth Floor, Central and ChrMnut) New Rag Rugs New in two ways, in that they are recent arrivals and that they are made of clean, fresh materials. You may choose good rag rugs in 9x12 ft. si.u at $21, $23.50, $29 and $44. Some unusual values in Colonial and hit-and-miss effects are $11.75 for 8x10 ft. size, $7.75 for Gx9 ft. and $1.50 and $2 for 27x54 in. (terentli i0xl2 ft. . 1210.1 ft. 7x1.1 ft. . 0.2x3.1 ft. 4.2x2.2 ft 7x4.1 ft . 5.2x3.1 ft. $1050 ..$450 . $85 . $45 . $25 ... $75 .$42.50 Floor. Clieetnut) $190 .$1165 ..$875 . .$232 ..$225 ..$327 ..$115 n I m t;H m K HI i 1 m m R r 1' "" -,. v ,,, t I . t
Significant historical Pennsylvania newspapers