py "4 ;r?E5ilTJP:'!l' ' M-"- '. V'W''t'W - ' II' ' j' i N u ft If 'v ' s 1 p. I") 1 f ft ; ' EVENING- PUBLIC EDGERr-PHlCADEEPHIA', THURSDAY, MARCH M H921 7 , P ' ' i ii ii i .. i.ii iii ,i i I, riii . - I,, . II 1 J. gunplays at 9, 11 and 4:50 WANAMAKER'S I Store Opens at 9 WANAMAKER'S Store Closes at 5 WANAMAKER'S ' gj" . . I 'or Many People Tomorrow Will Be the Last Day for Easter Shopping MI s You Know This Proverb: "It Will No. Hurt to Try" That big oil painting by a noted artist of General Phil Sheridan . on horseback minted in his lifetime is a fine illustration hat "it will not hurt to try." General Sheridan received tidings, .hpn absent at Winchester, Va.; that his irmy at Cedar Creek had been attacked by frneral Early and was likely to be fyerpowered. The General's comrades, with whom he ras stopping, endeavored to dissuade him from making the attempt to reach his Command, but he immediately leaped upon lis horse ana roae zv miies at topmusi speeu U -! lo -! nnJ -inn3rl f-fvfofl'f to reawi uic uawiwxu i"'v v.- ito victory by his presence. Remember, it will not hurt to try. Women's Afternoon Frocks Moderately Priced Georgette crepes, Canton crepes, crepes do chine, soft satin and taffeta favorito fabrics in the three favorito colors: black, navy and brown, and made up in a dozen styles or more. , There arc long-waisted tunic dresses, pleated dresses with circular yokes, beaded tunic dresses, taffetas with their edges outlined with beads, chemise dresses heavily cm- trim IMpor, Central) broidcrcd with wool, crepes de chine with insertions of n very wide and ery open braid, surplice drcsf.es with bands of red beads for decoration, coat dresses finished with loops. A'nd there are still others. After a good look at them wo decided that the cntiro group offered an excellent va riety of choice to tho woman planning to spend any sum above $25 and below $57.50. Signed torch, ii, 19SJ. Q4m. The Lasting Easter Gift in Sterling Silver There is something about this that appeals to many people, and it secm3 as though more of such gifts are given every year. Bonbon dishes and baskets aro very great favorites. Tho former arc $8.50 to $20 and the latter $13.50 to $19. It is a pretty notion to give them filled with candy. Sterling silver flower vases,, too, are always most accept able. They are $15 to $250. Often they arc sent witli real flowers. And other delightful Easter gifts in sterling silver arc bowls, $20 to $9G; cako bas kets, $45 to $175; flower bas kets, $100 to $425, and center pieces, $115 to $275. (Jewelry Store, Chestnut and Thirteenth) New Books of Consequence "The Peace Negotiations," by Robert Lansing. Price $3. This much - looked - forward - to book deals with the Peace Conference in Paris and especially with President Wilson's part in it. "Chief Contemporary Dram atists," Second Scries, and edited by Thomas II. Dickinson, Ph. D. Price $4.50. A collection repre sentative of tho most-discussed dramatists of the day. "Mary Stuart," a play, by John Drinkwatcr. Prico $1.25. Which deals with the great lover among women, as fascinating . and as devastating today bb in other cen turies. "The Crisis in Ilussia," by Ar thur Kansomc. Price $1.00. Further light on the Russian pioblcm. "Star-Points," an anthology, by Mrs. Waldo Richards. Price $1.75. (Mnln Floor, Tltlrteenth) Very Lovely Bolivia Wraps Moderately Priced at $67.50 They are an excellent choice for women who want a good-looking . T. .,.-. -wl lltnf nirtll l.r -.rn.l,.l nn nniil .In vu nftni Tap 10 weal UIl f-uai-v;- mm n-un '- w !"""' - -"" --" --- This narlicnlar stylo is made quito loose, but the lines aro ro- larkably graceful and becoming. The back has an effective bit of ibroidcry just aDOVe mo waist line, nnu on citner s-uu uru mu uuij the material. Thr colors are tan. Copenhagen, navy blue, tan and black, and there n entire lining of beautiful peuu de cygnc. . . (Flrnt Vloor, Central) Cheney Period Phonographs Charm Both Ear and Eye Additional distinction is added to the living room or reception room by tho presence of one of these excellent in struments, built on lines of simple beauty that blend with the other handsome furnish ings of tho room. wnen ino sweet melodies are released there is the even higher pleasure which only music can impart. Sheraton (electric), $575. Queen Anne, $350. Georgian, $490. (Second Floor, Central) TOASTER cards " here up to the last minute. Find them close to the elevators. Prices 5c to $1. Olnlu Floor, Central) For Those Women Who Like Rather Plain Silk Blouses Thoi.. arc hiiv number of very smart new styles in tub silk and epc do chine, and at prices that arc extremely moderate. W m i t 1 a fli rt fl . I.1.mu 4 n - 41 aVi -mln---- some sucn mouses at .-u.oo are in uuuur wuuu vl ut-u--.ivi.i t 1 1. 11. n.llnu ..ml linu n.nn 4 -f f ttlrtrl tee uc cinne ana nuvc a mxcuu tunui uuu uu. picui, m ;.... vubU. ith a narrow frill. . . Another very new stylo is a youthful Peter Pan blouse in striped lash silk of benutifuj quality and in the prettiest pastel tints of tan, ten or owe. .? i. Or one mav choose a copy of a French waist in white or bisque hpc de chine with the entire front laid in tny tucks. It has u low fernst-tched collar and cutts on tnc snort siccves. inc price is i-.ou. (Third Floor. Central) Inexpensive Silk Handbags in a Wonderful Showing $2.75, $3, $3.7o, $5 these aro their low prices, but no one would imagine they cost so little. They are handbags such as women of fashion carry, and it is such women who are buying them. For as little as $2.75 there is a quaintly charming utility bag that suggests 'Colonial days. A large bag with a wide, flaring mouth held together by a flap and with double handles. It is of moire and satin-striped silk in (Main Floor, Chrntnut) 1..-.-1- i i , umwi., mown, ume ana gray. At $3 and $3.75 arc the dain tiest, prettiest little handbags imaginable, all nuido of fine qual ity silk in black and such good colors as grays, browns and blues. Well made and nicely silk lindd, they have the appearance of high-priced bugs. They have shell finish, metal and covered frames. lhc $5 bags are similar -iieai.-, uut somownat liner. Fine Handkerchiefs for Men or Women $12 a Dozen Host men really like tape-border handkerchiefs, foV they are in quiet, good taste, yet arc a change from the perfectly plain hemstitched variety. These at $12 aro of unusually fine linen a quality to please the most fastidious man. An attractive handkerchief for women is a French one with hand-rolled hem and a hand-embroidered initial in monogram effects, $1 each, or $12 a dozen. (Main Floor, Central) A, ii r., i,-2-f.,.ir. VMfflvAln 'ltf Wn iwhww 'tlqsi. sljjk? X -Srs":"!jn i Extraordinary Sale . of Furniture Starting Next Monday About $400,000 worth of fine bedroom and dining-room suits and separate pieces, and some library pieces at 40 Per Cent Below Market Prices All new and exceedingly fine. (Fifth Floor, Chestnut) to The Scalloped Hem Appears on White Flannel Skirts The scalloDs. as well as the nieat down the front, arc bound With Ik biaitl, and the effect is extremely good. This is one of the fash- nble circular models that so many women aro a.King xor. jt is !260. And for women who prefer the straight hem there is another milar style, with a slight flare, and this one has rows of stitching vn the front pleat. The price is $:.-. (First Floor, Central) A Little Sale of Useful Brushes ' 15c to $1.75 Each Just the kind of brushes most people want and use every day. Wood-back hnir brushes, 50c to $1.75 are usually us much again. Tooth brushes at 15c and 25c are also unusual for the price. Cloth brushes, 35c and 50c, deserve special mention. (Main Floor, Chestnut) Quite New ippliire Blue Necklaces They are charming, new bead :cklaces, boine all of beads, some Abends on metal chains with the etal showing at intervals. Many arc in the new and longer igth, some have unusual pend- its, and some arc of beads of fferent sizes. Any one of them would add a larming touch of color to her aster cntumr Prices $a to $7. (JrM.lrj Mori', Main I'loor, fllrnlnut) ilk Stockings With the Fashionable Openwork With tfiicnwork ankles. $5 a air. I At this nrice. which ix moder- M for all-silk openwork hosiery, navo a larce assortment ol dosicns. Still finer grades at $6, $0.50 f fO.OU. (firm I'loor, Mark. I) Girls' Shirtwaists Fresh and Dainty I.Shter Voiles mn.cn snino urhiln W8 nrc of Ann ni-imntlie. 'intv .llltiot,. .... .....- .J- ..!.! t, ' --- iii vtupc u iiiiii;. 0Und necks. Pptn- Pirn ml. . little frills, fine -tucks and ,er l0,ec "ro used to make them ,e Posing, to ao inch bubt measure. T'lnl lloor, Clirntnut) toy New Silk or Wool sweaters for Children V' SOft. Ulnnl i 1. 1... a rose, china blue, tan 'OWti shn.loo !.,..,. i i, Slifc"8"11 2 ,7C t0 2.76'cach. wte. nr...8wetci:8 o'.; '"'"",. "P"1.80 ?" . - )iui Bizus ana are i'her silk nu.o,.t- i.j. """WP III JHUDi Baby's Carriage Belongs in the Easter Parade Too bad if fhc loveliest Easter flower of all, little Miss or Master Baby, cannot take part in tho Easter procession. Here are the now carriages in Springtime array, each just waiting to hold the. most wonderful baby of all. Wc hope every lucky parent of a wee son or daughter will see this beautiful collection. It contuins the newest, best and most durable, at the most moderate prices such things can be sold for. No paper fiber or other imitations here, but every one of genuine reed, or combination of wood and reed. Among the pulimans, chariots, strollers, perambulators and go-carts some suggestion surely uwaits you. Prices go from $1U to $72. A special at $45 is a wood and reed pullman carriage with reversible geur, artillery wheels and other especially good features. In one of the English perambulator styles Baby will be a regular little prince of the procession. $50 to $72. Strollers aro $13 to $21. But please delight in the beauty and variety of them all for yourself. (Seventh Floor, Central) 50 Wool-Filled Quilts at $6.50 Not so very long ago quilts of tho same kind sold for almost three times as much. These at $0.50 are practically at the prico of cotton quilts. They are a special lot let out by tho maker to sell at this rcmark ablo price. Sateen back and center in floral patterns and borders, with plnin sateen to match, in rose and blue. Please note all wool filled, nnd only $0.50. Mtli I'loor. Crntritl) Silk Chemises Pink crepe de ehine envelope chemises in two tailored stvles are $3.50 and $3.75 ;kvo liice trimmcd styles, $3.50 and $3.85. Find them in the Store of L'ndermuslins. (Third Floor, Central) Easter Blossoms Plenty of fine, fresh Easter lilies, priced at 30c for cadi bud jr bloom. Plenty of roses, including pieces trained into interesting shapes; hydrangeas, spireus, genistas and cinerarias; not to mention the gay little hya cinths and daffodils and tulips, the occasional white heathers and orange plants and gar denias. Also heic is a fair variety of ferns and foliage plants. Prices inn from 40c for a pot of sweet hyacinths to $ 10 for a trained rosebush. (VaxhI ,ui.r Sunlight on Silk Xo need to hunt a daylight window in the Silk Store. Sun lijyht floods through great windows that ft' he whole section with daylight. Only women vho have shopped in artificial light know what u comfort and satisfaction this, is. And every yard of Wana tnaker .silk and satin atiuds up under the daylight test! (I irnt I'lcxir, ( limtmit ) Your Boy's Suit Should Be One of These We aic putting new Easter suits on ever so many boys. If your boy has still to get his, bear in mind that you can always depend upor. anamakcr's to have the best that money can buy, the best in fabrics in making and in style. There is nothing in which good, sound quality means more thai it dops in a boy's suit. In sizes for boys of 8 to 18 years at $10.50 to $33. (brconil Floor, Central) MEN Golfing Goods of the Better Sort This collection of imported clubs is worth Seeing. Imported drivers nnd brasies, $0 and $6.50. American vood clubs, $3.50 and $5. Imported irons, including a full line of Stewart's, $5.50. Silver King golf balls in black, red, yellow and green line mark ings, $13.20 a dozen. Other imported golf balls, $7.80 to $12 a dozen. Golf bags. $1.50 to $35. (Thr duller', .lunlper) Iii the China and Glassware Sale Time Is Money This is a March Sale. It will not runover into April If vmi .. t .. i tae of its opportunities you have no time to lose. P ' 3 U "nnt to tlKe advan" During March, but not afterward, you can buv anv dinnor .ni ., ,,,. ,.,., i . . even all of our open-stock patterns, at u R, vino- of 9K , & J"n?.i..let ' u a?ckf including a large and excellent assortment of dinner services has ever bon. . ffJ,! V.nL&e,v? SUcI? .-v.vu in o. uwuuuiinua til equally large savings. A Pump That Straps Across the Instep . ,. le ,other fme features of the Sale are the splendid collection of cut iritis ,,. n beautiful glassware at one-fourth to one-third less than regular prices Ji L , showing of Italian marble statuarv and nofln.stak n. 9nviBr'ffi' 1,ml tho bcau1 But you have only ti few days to buy any of these goods at the .March Sale t.nV,. (luurtli Vluur. ClieMnut) law ther beautiful is a great favorito with women this season. One of its smartest expressions is in tan Itussia calf of light weight, with turned sole and two-inch Louis liccl. The single strap fastens at the side with a small buckle. Prico $11. The same pump may be made in brown glazed kidskin, with two-inch Louis heel; or in tan calfskin with low French heel we call it the "junior" heel. Kach $11 a pair. A similar model of even finer workmanship is in the favorite tan calfskin with one strap but toned at the side, both strap and vamp perforated. Turned soles and two-Inch Louis heels. Price $14. (first I'loor, Murket) ILL1'" ' p "7". cjMiUap, r ? i'S Last-Minute Vestings For the woman who dis covers that after all her new Easter suit requires something in the shape of a frilly front. They are of white and ecru net sometimes net alono with hemstitching and self-frills, sometimes not with Valen ciennes nnd tucks, sometimes net shirred and frilled with lace. Tho width is 12 inches. Tho prices $2.76 to $4 a yard,, u (Main Floor, Central) . te'-Vtiflt ' --., Smart New Umbrellas to Protect Easter Bonnets Somo particularly good ones for $10, too, in tho Umbrcllu Shop! They huve the welf-liked short fortules and attractive short handles of polished woods, col ored bakelito or imitation amber. Somo have rings, others huve letthpr loops for carrying. Flno quality silk cqvprs in black or tho fashionable colors. t,Mln pnoor.Mnrte Only Six Days Left of the Housewares Sale Less than a week to tavo from ten to fifty pel cent on ftrs-t-class houscfumishing3. COOKING UTENSILS of giay or white enamelwaie, cast or spun aluminum ware, old-fashioiied iroinaie, nickelwaie, tin and Japanned ware, woodenware. FIRELESS COOKERS, vwuum cleaners, both electric and hand power; electric irons, and everything to make housekeeping easier. h, BRUSHES of every viuiety, bioomt., swcepern, mops, ami everything to keep tho house clean. REFRIGERATORS, kitchen cabinets, tables, ..tep-ladden., wringers, baskets, cedar chests, shirtwaist boxes and dress forms. GALVANIZED IRON rubbish cans, ash cans, garbage cans, and water pall.. ,,.! BATHROOM FITTINGS of nickel or potceloid, nnd moie other things than wo could put in a column. .fc'.VrM chamois skins, lemarknble for size, quality nnd priqe, GOc and 05c each. Speciallytanned to prevent hardening. tffourtli I'loor, Market nd Central) I 1jT-l !- :h .."' ,'X i. l 'ih . ,T ' ' ". ' MMpil Fluffy Chicks and Caster .s in Abundance Fluir.v yellow chicks of eious size, $1.50 and $2. taper eggs m gay color-., to be filled, UOc to $3. Plain chocolate eggb, 5c aud 10c. Decoiatcd chocolate eggs, (Ilown Main, store, riie.inul) gen- 15e A Doctor's Verdict on Soap A doctor took n cuke of BLUE MOTTLE SOAP home and an- xesterday he came ordered three cases jtff?? ..,t, inipwjft alyzed it back and 300 cakes. r.irhliV8 ,th? wa-v ll,is famous HUio Mottle laundry soap is goinc out. Gc a cake during March onlv. We will take your orders at that price now, and deliver as early In April as wc can catch up on back ordcij. (Fourth riqpr, MarketX -wk. In a Hurry to get new Easter clothes have need of this Men's Clothing Store in which they can always be sure of being able to get the best and safest suits and overcoats their money can buy for them anywhere in America. Spring suits, $32 to 65. Spring overcoats, $35 to $65. ( riilrit floor. Market ) MEN Want Easter Shirts to Have Style As well as comfort and durability. The Men's- Wear Store has a showing of shirts that wo think is not equaled in this city. Shirts made of fine fabrics over the Wanamaker roomy patterns. Shirts of madras, percale, silk-and-cotton and silk, L.hiety in soft-cull', plain neglige style, but some with starched cull's and pleated bosoms. All the varieties of stripes and colors imaginable. Prices range madras to $12 for from $1.65 for a superb silk. i Muln I loor, Market i a bplendid woven MEN Italian Soft Hats for $5 These are the beautiful Borsalmo hat 4 that were just double this price up toa few da . ago. So line that we have boon obliged tu hahe the puces of some other soft hats in ou stocks and bung them down to .5 each. Chiefly in pearl .-hades and other good Spiing colors. (Muln I'loor, MurkHi MEN Fine Low Shoes for Easter Hero aie ten price-groups, and m evory group the price is consideiabb lower than it vuis for similar shoes Juit year. $7.50 a pair for black and tan calfskin oxfords on straight English lasts with straight or wing tip; also black kidskin oxfoul. $0 a pair for black calfskin straight luce oxlouls and black kidskin bluchor oxfords, $n.50 ii pair fin tan calfskin English lust and broad-toe oxfords in straight lace and blucher. $10 a pair for chocolate kidskin straight laie. $10.50 a pair for tan brogue oxfoids. $12 n pair for black and mahogany coulovan English lasts. $1U a pair for black nnd tan cordovan broguo oxfords. 315 a pair for calfskin in a new shade of tan. $16 a pair for mahogany cordovan oxfords. $17 n pair for mnhoguny coulovan brogue oxfords. p . .Main IM. . ..4 " it rJ -! a ir -- -. ! t i . v
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