v 5I?!V '3'ff " JP . -J.f- ?' NT" f,JNf' ' PTTV if? 25 V ;-pi ' if f '-, Ki- I-" T,1 EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER-PHICADBLPSIA, WEDNESDAY APRIL. 27, 1921 13 J Orgnn Plays at 9, 11 and 4:50 Chimes nt Nnon ' WANAJVlAKER'S DOWN STAIRS STORE WANAMAKER'S WEATHER Unsettled tN ' k.-fr-v? iv THE DAILY NOVELETTE it ' ' ' LMrc and. Lyrics ny oetItrudis m. IlllHNHAM "Come down to Kcw In lilac lime, In lllnc time, It Hn't fir from London. " . The llltinn tcfrqin perflstrd In the mind of s'1-' w'10 "t"0 Irresolutely t,pon the London pntcment uii" .jprlnj momtns. w'ic evcitahat dingy cliy vua bcrns Afforded a glfmpv of blue sky. Well, why not go down to Kcw? it really wasn't "far from London," mid 00xr that the wnr wan over sffe would toon leave tingtnnd for Atiirrlcn and the opportunity would be gone. With Hidden decision die hailed n passing bus and Htartfd "' the journey to Kcw with the huuntliiK refrain Mill In her mind. I.llnc, that wan the magic word. U (.. white and purple, how lovingly tliej clustered about tho little New Kng land home, and what rnemorlcH tl)e thoiiRht of them sent surging over hpr; memories of the walk wlicic ahc had o loved to linger and plan with iipotlicr for a future home wher there should fo he lilacs. Her eyes clouded with a sudden inlet. ghe aw again two figures vtnmllng by (he bushes, a lithe, sturdy lad In MiaM, tad a girl In a lllnc frock wliu raised ,hy, adoring ejes to meil Mils. The hnvy odors of the white and purple glory with wblch he had "heaped her arms filled the air during those last ucred moments before his departure for France. After his depaiturc sho had written klm again and again. At first the re illes were received as regularly aa could If expected, then had come silence, un broken silence. All attempts to locate Mm had been In vain mid the i-orrodlng Kr,y of witpcnec grew upon her. Flnallv she had voliiutecrrd n n lied Cross imrc for foreign hcrvlec, . and there found, partial surcease from per tenal sorrow. Now her work was ocr and ihe was going home. Going home, to what? With a start she came to herself. The bus had reached Kensington, and Kew Gardens lay before her. She Blighted and walked slowly along. Tho birds were singing and their sweet notes were all that broko the silence. The peace of It ttolc over her and she sank down on a bench, half-hidden among the lilac buihes, and gave herself up to bitter tvtrel memories. A man wearing tho silver bars of n first lieutenant in the nervlce of tho United States stood beside a London bookstall, idl turning the leaven of n bcok of poems. Ills eyes caught the fol lowing lines: "Come down to Kcw In lilac time, in lilac time, It Isn't far from london. He read absorbedly to the end of the no.m, then reread It. Turning with sudden dcciilou ho asked the bookseller how he could reach Kew. The book teller gate him the necessary directions and advised him to go by all mcani to r see the famcu ocauty ot me gnroens. The young man thnnked him and pur chased' the book of poems. The next bus that rumbled along toward Ken jingtcn found him on ItH top. Immersed In deep thought. His mind was far away in a little ew Mugland village which he had not seen for over a year. There Mood a farmhouse with clustering white and imenacr mac iiusnes, ami behlde them a girl In a frock to match, her laughing face bent over the lovely bloom, lie imung off the bus at Kew and ttrollfd down the winding paths, en jolng the rustle solitude to the utmost. He turned a corner and came u poult lie lilacs lilllne the air with mnglc swect rcs. Tins was familiar, thin was home, and all that was needed to com plete the picture was the girl, looking up at him ulth the lovcllght shining In tbe depths of her eyes'. Still held by the enchantment of his dream, he turned and saw n girl sitting en one of the garden benches with bowed head. As he looked she raised her head and he saw her face. As rec ognition came he swiftly stretched out his arms and she tlcw to them like i homing hlid, too happy to be surprised. Bo swiftly had tho dtcams of both be omc reality that there wns no con leinumcss of abrupt transition. One hour later a squirrel skipped out from behind the bushes anil cocked his tead to one aide. Tic was watching this couple who were so close together on the park bench, so quiet, save for tho lew murmur of voices and soft laugn ter. The man had explained the long si lence in a way which increased the girl's love and trust. He had been on a Hcret service mission of great danger. nien nad made it impossible for iiim to communicate with any one. He had lnec been promoted and cited for brav-try- Then came the story of their appear- inco in Ihe garden, and he unwrapped tie book of poems. Two heads rami' elce together and the listening squirrel heard words which sounded sirancclv hV this- 'Come down to Kcw In lilac time, !n lilflp time It Isn't, far from London." And the man. thn rlrl nnil flip ennir M all agreed with the poet that it was n excellent thing 'to do. I Next eompleto novelcMe- "A Woman's Way." 'Adventures With a Purse T WAS pausing one of the nicest shopH in the pltr nnrl thorn In ,tin trlii. In particular was a beautiful shade of kenna and the coat wns made with the jug tuxedo front. On each suit was HOW Wrrn Inn Immi. Lnnet Li.tta Dm me price. $20. "Thar mni.1 lie for Ihn Jt alonr," I mentnlly decided. For tnlsjhnp is a rather expensive one. Hut " - is the price of the whole suit. The nawn I tell you nbout It Is thnt flnce the prices of these suits are so w. I would strongly ndvli-c you to look lere if vou peed n suit, for at this shon ' rju ret n certain something Ihe turn "' n skirl, tlio rut tt m.i ,l...i .11.. 'inguislies n suit from nnv niimher of "ie same kind. Here will you find stle "1 individuality. I H'y'rv departments of the nbons and' potioe (lip new rhnlna nnH d-iii.taiu (lint IS interPKltnrr tn p. ,Iip.iiV ,! rre forever iinnenrlng. It seems ns if1 ! lin ninrtp nrti.lA iAAd ,Iia An,llA I.M. "finatinn of the artist hnve mic4i sway. ' j. '"ems to bt snmetji'ng new every lr Thu. nt..i.. t ... , .. I, '- uiaiin 1 Jll!l VMM n IWIMtV nnn, ,rr ..--,. t,,A rru i.-i i ... ---- "... .i.ii-. tin- rMiii'ii IIM'MI-' "ItCS r nt !-- ..it .. ! "ert links chains thai extend well he w the naist. For nendnnl thev hnvc ".colorful bunch of prnpes. wllli read silver lenves. Thep dusters cmp a Piirnlii r... - i i ... 'ttA. ,i-ii "" iMiinu nun nini.u , hn i "H?"0""- 'rnp Vdcf of the I "ins In .ffi.nfl. i , ... . ..-. iiiiiMi'T i n niuiH'M nr prpltv rlhbnn tnr tli ,.,.... ...1.. l(l 0 lliA .,n. , ..- I .1... ij v . MUMn-iun, uui lino rnunoi . rnrd to have real lade. Tbe lone rib-, ref i,i :":;':. ; v v " maex grosgraln edged on each side fia a narrmv linn nt ,. Mi. . I. ..1 i. - "-n io tiio ribbon In a largo ornament aI.J . ...... '" "MM.,' itllll ,l" UtM li ."""' '" fB''t' ,0 t,ie un'n' in.i "..:'" " "r iimcK nun mmiic "llr POmhlnnH . it.. II- "i. "j .. i.,. rferS? ,r."L .WW to jou. The Ik. In -" ""'"-I VPI too SI. 00 for -.. iiiiM nfnnninut omplcte. Prices 15 to E Throughout 66 Per Cent The Down Less Than Stairs Store Are Mostly Last Year at This Time 1 VERYBODY remembers how it was the Wanamaker organization that a year ago, with Jtheir famous 20 per cent deduction movement, put an end to price raising throughout the United States. It was a patriotic, costly movement, undertaken and carried out against the most bitter and vigorous opposition. It started the fall of prices. It checked profiteers. It was a success. It was ip the interest of the public and it was bound to succeed. , ' . Following that movement, the Wanamaker stores, upstairs and downstairs, have straight along insisted upon lower prices from manufacturers, f and with every invoice of new goods at lower rates everything similar in our stocks came down to the new basis. In this way the vast Wanamaker stocks have been for months replaced by 100 per cent new goods at lower prices. The list herewith, of standard, mostly non-special merchandise in the Down Stairs Store, 'indicates the 4remendous drop in prices which has taken place in every part of this Lower Price Store within the last year. In most cases prices are 20 per cent, 25 per cent, 33& per cent, 50 per cent and even 66 per cent less. Not only are costs less, but qualities are better, so that the difference is even greater than a mere comparison of last year's and this year's figures shows. The items in this list are taken largely from regular stock and do not represent the additional savings to be had on special lots of merchandise. There fore, they clearly show where the Down Stairs Store stands in the ranks of price lowering where it, being indissolubly part of the Wanamaker business, has ever stood when the interest of it customers has been concerned. - v The Down Stairs Store will start its powerful May Sales next Monday, and people will come hundreds of miles from all directions to take advantage of them. Showing How the Prices of Muslin, Sheets, Towels Have Come Down Seamless sheets, 81x90 inches, that last year were $2.50 are now '.$1.5. Central. Bleached white muslin, 36 inches wide, that last year was 45c a yard is now 25c. Central Unbleached muslin, 36 inches wide, that last year was 42c a yard is now 15c. Central. White satin-finish bedspreads, 78x88 inches, that last year were $6 are now $2.75. Central. Pillow cases, 42x36 inches and 45x36 inches, that last year were 45c each are now 25c. Central. Turkish towels, 22x44 inches, plain white, that last year were $1.50 are now 50c. Central. Showing How the Prices of Women's Blouses Have Come Down Striped tub silk blouses of the kinds that were $4.90 last year are now $2.90. . Market. White voile blouses, in various styles, were $2.50 last yearr blouses of the same qual ity are, now $1.65. Market. Showing How the Prices of Women's Skirts and Coats Have Come Down Gleaming Baronet skirts that last year were $15 are now $8.75. Market. Mercerized white gabardine skrts of the quality that last year was $3.75 are now $2.50. ' ' Market. White Venetian skirts of the quality that last year was $4.75 are now $3.50. Market. Women's polo coats of the quality that last year was $48 are now $29. Market. Bolivia wraps of the quality that last year was $89 are 'now $55. Market. Wool velour-wraps of qualities that last year were $29 are now $16.50. Central. Showing How the Prices of Flouncing, Handkerchiefs and Neckwear Have Come Down Georgette crepe, 40 inches wide, in all colors, that last jrear' was $3 a yard is now $1.75 a yard. Central. Accordion-pleated voile' flouncing, 35 inches wide, that last year was. $2 a yard is now $1.25 a yard. Central. Men's linen handkerchiefs of the kinds that last year were 50c are now 25c. Central. Women's plain white linen handkerchiefs were 25c last year ; a better quality is now 15c. Central. i Women's colored linen handkerchiefs that last year were 55c are now 35c. Central. Women's white linen embroidered hand, kerchiefs that last year were 35c are now 18c. Central. , i Neckwear, collar-and-cuff sets, collars, vestees, etc., that last year were 75c and $1 are now 50c. Central. Showing How the Prices of Yard Goods Have , Come Down Figured afrd striped percale, 36 inches wide, that last year was 50c a yard is now 25c a yard. Central. Organdie, in many colors, 40 inches wide, that last year was 60c a yard is now 35c a yard. ( Central. Plaid, striped 'and checked gingham, 32 inches wide, that last year was 55c a yard is now 30c a yard. Central. White voile, 44 inches wide, that last year was 75c a yard is now 48c a yard. Central. Printed voile, 36 inches wide, of the qual ity that last year was 55c a yard is now 38c a yard. Central. Silks, Also Taffeta, 36 inches wide, in various colons, that last year was $3 a yard is now $2 a yard. Central. Crepe de chine, 39 inches wide, that last year was $2.50 a yard is now $1.65 a yard. " Central. All-silk striped shirting, 36 inches wide, that last year was $2.50 a yard is now $1.40 a yard. Central. Foulard, 36 inches wide, that last year was $3 a yard is now $2 a yard. Central. Showing How the Prices of Children's Clothes Have Come Down Heavy dark blue overalls, for children of 3 to 8 years, that last year were $2.50 are now $1.50. Central.' White madras creepers, for babies of 1 year to 3 years, that last year were $1.35 are now $1. Central. Boys' regulation suits, of a durable blue cotton suiting, sizes 8 to 8 years, were last year $4.50 ; suits of a similar quality now $3. Central. Little girls' plain-color gingham frocks, sizes 2 to 6 years, of the kinds that last year were $4 are now $2. Central. Children's navy serge coats, sizes 2 to 6 years, of, the kind that last year was $10.50 now $7.50. Central. Showing How the Prices of Women's Corsets and Under clothes Have Come Down Women's corsets of the kinds that last year wece $2.50 and $3 are now $1.50. Central. Royal Worcester corsets that last year were $2.50 are now $2. Central. Front-lace Gossard corsets that last year were $5 are now $3.75. Central. Adora corsets that last year were $2 are now $k50. Central. Georgette crepe envelope chemises, in pretty colors, of the kinds that last year were I last year were $60 are now $32.50. Jp& are now 5p3.8p. Central. Bloomers, of pink or. white batiste, that' last year were 75c are now 50c Central. Envelope chemises, of white nainsook, of thekinds that last year were $2.50 are now $1.50. Central. Women's nightgowns, of white nainsook, plain or trimmed, of the kinds that last year were $2 are now $1.50. Central. Women's white petticoats, with embroid 'ery flounces, that last year were $1.50 are now 85c. Central. Showing How the Prices of Women's Fashionable Dresses Have Come Down Women's gingham dresses of the kinds that last year were $6.50 are now $4.50. Market. Flowered voile dresses that last year were $12 are now $5.75. Market. Navy satin dresses of the kinds that last year were $15 are now $8.75. Market. Tricolette dresses of the kinds that last year were $25 are now $12. Market. Serge dresses of the kinds that last year were $15 are now $6.50. Market. Women's 'extra-size navy serge dresses of the quality, that last year was $25 are now $13.50. Market. Showing How the Prices of Women's Suits Have Come Down Women's serge suits of the kinds that last year were $35 are now $25. Market. Tweed suits that were $37.50 last year are now $25. Market. Well-tailored tricotine suits of the kinds that last year were $75 are now $55. Market. Wool jersey suits of the kinds that last year were $25 are now $15. Market. Pin-stripe navy suits of the kinds that last year were $37.50 are now $25. Market. Showing How the Prices of Rugs Have Come Down Hit-or-miss rag rugs, 9x12 feet, that last year were $19.50 are now $11.75. Chestnut. Wool-and-fiber rugs, 9x12 feet, that last year were $22.50 are now $15. Chestnut. Tapestry Brussels rugs, 9x12 feet, that last year were $30 are now $17.50. Chestnut. Seamless velvet rugs, 9x12 feet, that 35c 75c Chestnut. Seamless Axminster rugs, 9x2 feet, that last year were $70 are now $37.50. Chestnut. Other rugs are proportionately down in price. Showing How the Prices of Aprons and House Dresses Have Come Down Plaid gingham bungalow aprons of die kinds that last year were $2.50 are now $1.50. Central. Striped percale house dresses of the kinds that last year were $2 are now $1.50. ' . Central. Gingham house dresses of the kinds that last year were $3 are now $2. Central. Kimonos of cool cotton challis of the kinds that last year were $2.50 are now $1.50. ' Central. Showirtg How the Prices of Hosiery and Underwear Havje Come Down Men's mercerized black cotton half hose that last year were 35c a pair are now 15c. Gallery, Market. Children's union suits, Summer weight, sizes 2 to 12 years, that last year were $1.25 arc, now $1. Central. Womens full-fashioned silk stockings, in black and colors, that last year were $2.50 are now $1.75. Central. Women's vests, fine rib, Summer weight, thaj last year were 35c are now 20c. i Central. Showing How the Prices of Women's Shoes Have Come Down Women's tan Oxford ties of the kind that last year were $7.50 are now $5.40 a pair. Chestnut. 'Women's black Oxfords with wing tips that last year were $9.60 are now $7.75 a pair. Chestnut. Women's black calf and kid lightweight high shoes that last year were $9.60 are now $6.90. ' Women's tan calfskin brogue Oxfords that last year were $9.90 are now $7.75. Women's patent and dull leather pumps of the kinds that were $7.50 last year are now $2.50. women's wnile uxiord ties with imita Showing How the Prices of Millinery Have Come Down Women's fashionable trimmed hats of the quality that last year was $8 are now $5. Market. Women's tailored sailors of the kinds that last year were $3 are now $2. Market. Children's hats of the kinds that last year were $1.50 are now 75c. Market. Showing How the Prices of Handbags and Luggage Have Come Down Handbags of leather and silk of the quality that last year was $5 are now $3 and $3.50. Chestnut. Enameled luggage of the kind that last year was $5.50' is now $4.50. Chestnut. Showing How the Prices of Toilet Articles Have Come Down Tooth brushes that last year were are now 25c. Chestnut. Tooth brushes that last vear were are now 50c. Chestnut. Hair brushes that last year were $1 are now 75c. ' Chestnut. Soap that last year was 30c a cake is now 20c a cake. Chestnut. Showing How the Prices of Things for the Home Have Come Down Curtain scrim, 36 inches wide, in white or cream, that last year was 30c a yard is now 20c a yard. Centrul. Cretonne, 36 inches wide, of the quality that last year was 55c a yard is now 25c a yard. ' Central. Cretonne, 36 inches wide, of the quality that last year was 90c to $1.25 a yard is now 55c a yard. Central. Marquisette curtains, with hemstitched borders, of the quality that last year was $3 a pair are now $1.50 a pair. Central. Showing How the Prices of Men's Clothing Have Come Down Men's all-wool cheviot suits of the quality that last year was $37.50 are now 325. Gallery, Market. Men's all-wool separate trousers of the kinds that last year were S7.50 and K9.75 are now $5 and $6.50. Gallery. Market. Men's especially well-tailored all-wool suits of the quality that last year was $53.50 are HOW $37.50. Gallery, Marh-tt. Men's all-wool tweed overcoats for Spring and Summer wear were last year $38.50. Better overcoats are now $28.50. Gallery, Market Showing How the Prices of Women's Gloves Have Come Down Women's 12-button chamois-lisle Hovps. ! II ... ... J in iasnionaoie colors, ol the kinds that l? i mil i ! i-i t flrtv, i,r.' .: iU..L 1i. mn , ' w.w., . w,, uuiUO Lllclt ItlOl '" iVoM p ,v were &JU ave i 'vear were S--25 a Pair a,'e "ov $1.85 a pair, now $6.90 a pair. Chestnut. ' c, ,,,. r . -- Women's S-buuon ehamois-lislo gloves onowing How tne Prices of Boys' Clothing Have Come Down Boys' all-wool suits, sizes 7 to 18 years, with one pair of trousers, were last year $18.75. Now, with two pair of trousers, they are $13.75. ' Gallery, Market. Boys' all-wool suits, sizes 7 to 18 years, with two pair of trousers, were last year $29.25; suits of a better quality are now 518-75' Gallery, Market. Beys' khaki knickers of the quality that last year was $1.85 are now $1.25. Gallery, Maiket, inai last year were M.Ko a pair are now SI .(," a Pa"- -Cintiai. 2-clasp kidskin gloves, in whifj and colors, overseam sewn, of the kind thai lust year was $3.75 a pair are now $2.75 a uair. Centrul, 2-clasp kidskin gloves, in white and colors, pique-sewn, of the kind that last year was $ a pair are now $3 a pair. . . Ctiitral. btrap-wnst brown caposkin gloves, with full cuffs, that last year were $0.50 a pair are now $1.50 a vAv. f ,, lo-outton Ifmn'th unite mil- r- ovpm ill last year were f'l.Vi ;iv imiu U n pair. at H w tUtr"??'.'!' "' '.'l?". Wr Wammi'a rlf "' r oboii Valnui or Mala HMO. -Ciiti . ( &?&.$? j.A 4tf t. -H rf - .W3Htfe7. ?& s ! ., tf?0tau!Tfv , ;iai, . 4 U-.a.. ?! v u.pj lfv irJ4,. ,vVvlM4 , -fw- Hi.t ,sWWMS W,i, v. Iu
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