(. I ' EVENING PUBLIC LtiDQER PHILADELPHIA, FRIDAY, MAY 6, 1921 Organ Plays at 9, li and 4:50 Chlmei at Jfon WANAMAKER'S WEATHER Unsettled ""' ' ' !' Store Opens at 9 WANAMAKER'S Store Closes nt 5 WANAMAKER'S Time to Get Ready for the Warmer Days So Soon to Come Business Doing Has Its Delights and It Is a Mistake when it becomes mere drudgery or skinflintism. , There are inherent, intense and abiding pleasures if it is organized for mutual helpfulness as well as for private returns, and actual service to the public. Chesterfield 'did weHwhen he faithfully advised his son that "no man tastes pleasures truly who does not earn them by previous business," and few people do business well who do nothing else. The mere jingle of money in the merchant's till will never satisfy a real man. Signed May 6, 1021. Women's Riding Habits Are Ready In the Little Salon devoted to them. All of these habits arc cut with breeches, and coats in either Norfolk or fitted styles. Khaki habits, 17.50. Linen habits, $22.50. Cloth and this means homespun, covert, tweed, checks arc $35 to $80. In every cabo coats and breeches are reinforced. (I'lrnt Floor, Ontrnl) 250 Fresh and Lovely White Dresses for Girls And this includes dresses for little girls, juniors and "between" igc girls and their older sisters. There arc any number of delightful styles. Some of the dresses are of sheer and crisp Swisses, some of fine white voile, some of organdie, others of sheer nets, and others of the fashionable Canton crepe or of crepe de chine, or the filmy crepe Georgette. They are dresses suitable for commencement and graduation, for class days, for Children's Day or for afternoon or party use. Prices begin at $7.50 for the little G-ycar dresses and go on up to $65 for the loveliest crepe dresses in 14 to 20 year sizes. (Second Floor, ChrMnut) Black-and -White Pussywillow Taffetas in Extraordinary Variety Not only many designs, but very distinctive designs in this fash ionable black-and-white silk that 30 many women are asking for. Many large all-over patterns of white on a black ground though there arc small designs, too, for those who prefer them. The largest and most distinctive collection we have ever had. 40 inches wide, priced $4 a yard. (Kfrt Floor, ChcMnut) r New Shipments Arrive for the May Sale of White Domestic undermuslins this time, including four styles of nightgowns at $1 and $1.25; one of flesh colored crepe at $1.65, a nigh-necked nightgown at $1.50, and a soft nainsook at $1.50. Also thine is an Empire htyle with torchon luce, price $1.65. Several new styles of petticoats also have come into the hale embroidery and lace trimmed, at SI to $2.60. Besides these new lots there is an excellent variety of the envelope chemises, nightgowns and petticoats shown 'the first day of the Sale. Prices run like this: Bloomers, 85c to $2. Short petticoats, $1 to'$3.50. Nightgowns, $1 to $8. Chemises, $1 to $7.50. lorsct covers, 85c to $2.50. Drawers, 50c to $1.85. Long petticoats, $1 to $5.50. Combinations, $1.25 to $2.25. (.Main Floor nilil Third Floor, I'rntrnl) White Sale Corsets and Bandeaux Some excellent bandeaux are made of fancy materials and marked at very small prices 50:, 65c and $1. v nnamnker Special corsets include two models at $1.25 one of white coutil with a low bust, and a topless of pink coutil with eiasfc section. Another is of fancy pink material and still another of plain -utu. hach of these is topless, and each is $1.50. I -nk broche corsets and lace front corsets of pink coutil urc 52. JMnk broche, front-lace, arc topless, $2.50. while another topless of broche is $3.50. (Third Floor, Chculnut) In the Juvenile Vhite Sale there are opportunities galore to save money and to procure eu made, sturdy little garments, of excellent quality nt sur prisingly modernte prices. Nightgowns, 55c to $1; 2 to 14 yenr sizes. Infants' slips, 60c to $2.25. Nightdrawors, 75c to $1.75; 2 to 10 year sizes. Creepers, $1 to $3; 1 to 3 year sizes. Konipers. $1.25 to $3; 2 to 5 year sizes. Hoys' suits, $2.25 to $3.50; 2 to 5 year sizes. Drawers, 25c to 75c; 6 to 12 yenr sizes. (Third Floor, Chmtniit) Some Exceptional Low Shoes for Women at $8.75 Here is a group of oxfords and pumps well worth talking about, icy nro so good looking, so welUmndc, that their modest price of H-7n is extraordinary. Oxford tins nf l,lo..U .t.. .i. i - ii.i i.. .. . aiKinB mo(lo)i wUh wJnB u ftnd perfornto ,njHtary heels and "Cited solus. innOTW0,'eyclet bow tlcs of black or brwn calfskin, with plain medium l0" and Cuban heels. heclRAn(1 Pl"in floamIeS8 l'umps of patent or dull leather, with French tviti, u PUrni) tlmt ,nanv women now prefer to anything elso for wear ' light and fency' stQckin. fcnch $8.75 a pair. WOMEN'S COUNTRY SUITS HAVE PRICES LOWERED TO $45 WJilch means a saving of $10 something quite well worth considering. Tho suits are made of smart English woolon3 cheviots, tweeds, basket cloths and men's worsteds, in grays and browns, blues, a pure emorald, (FIrdt Floor, An Unusual Collection of Young Women's Silk Dresses in Early Summer Models at $35 includes about seventy charm ing little dresses of tho type and quality which usually sell for a great deal more. The dresses are all fresh as posies, they are in early Sum mer fashions, and, they nro of the most desirable silks in tho newest and mo3t popular col ors. , There arc crcpo Georgette dresses, others of crepo do chine, of crepe and printed (Hrcoml Floor, The Satisfaction of a Custom Made, Suit Bppeals to every careful-dressing-woman. And the cost is by no means n barrier, when she can have n finely tailored suit made to measure at the reasonable prices quoted hero: ' Wool jerscv suits made to measure for $50 and $65. Tweed suits, including the English cape model, $65. Serge and tricotine suits, $85. Linen suits, $25. The "best of materials, lining and workmanship, the required num ber of fittings, and satisfaction guaranteed. f (Srrond Floor, Central) The Return of the Cameo Is a Thing Beyond Dispute Possibly the quaint mid-Victorian fashions have had some thing to do with it, but certainly both men and women are wearing cameo jewelry more than for years ,past. A decidedly fine assortment of shell cameos is here for your selection, nnd they are all gold mounted. Cameo brooches, $8 to $200. Cameo La Vallieres, $6 to $8. Cameo scarf pins, $4 to $8.50. (Jcwrlrj tnrr, Cliratnut mid Thirteenth) Silk Crepe Handbags Are High in Favor We knew they would be when we introduced them. The fabric is so charming and so well adapted to handbags. In beige, tnupe, light gray, brown, navy, white and effective black - and - white combinations, such as black bags with white frames and white bags with black frames. Tho frames, by the way, arc of fancy and shell finish celluloid, metal and covpred. Nearly all have Inrier frames and satin lining. Prices, $5.50 to $10.50. (Muln Floor, ChrMnut) New Long Silk Gloves Notablyv Good for $1.65 a Pair All tho gloves arc of fine quality Milnnese silk, firm of weave and of lustrous finish. They are in the most populnr lengths, too twelve and fourteen button. And there's n splendid assort ment of colors pongee, mastic, navy blue, beaver, brown unci tan as well as black or whito. They'll go out in short ordor at $1.65 a pairl Wr't AM) Now There Appears a New Flannel Sports Skirt Picture to yourself a white flannel skirt, box pleated, with n colored check outsldo the pleat and tho same colored stripe in side, where just the edge shows. This is tho newest fashion and it certainly is a pretty one. The colors are the fashionable sweater shades, jade, robin's egg blue, king's blue, navy, russet, gold and black. $22.75 is the price. (Ural Fluor, Ontrnl) Women's Silk Sweaters, Odds and Ends at $18.75 Pure silk and fiber silk, nnd under ordinary circumstances tho prices would be way nbovu this. For tho woman who can find the color sho wants in the right size, it Is a wonderful opportunity. Both slip-on nnd open down tho front styles. U'Jrt l'loor, Central) 9 rose and Indian red. They arc admirably lined usunlly with matching silks, but sometimes with silks that contrast instead of match, and they invariably have leather buttons. Sizes in the lot, 34 to 42 inches. Price, $45. Ontrnl) chiffon, or taffeta, of Canton crepe and of Summery fou lards. There are plenty of dark blue dresses, many in the soft pretty tan and brown shades, others in wjiite, henna and gray tones. Scnrcely two are alike they aro girlish and becoming and they are precisely the kind of frock most girls have much uso for. 14 to 20 year sizes. fhentnut) S S S y s r , ,'.'' ' s ,' & 77 J 9 I ! rrr jms) Mother's Love for Music Many a busy mother's life has been too full of other things to give much time or thought to music. j Only when her brood has grown and her driving tasks relax n little, has she leisure to sit back and enjoy herself. It is' wonderful, then, to witness her delight in music! What a Gracious Gift for Her Is an Ampico Reproducing Piano One of these wonderful instruments which we sell on the con venient terms that make its acquisition an easy matter for any one. What better gift could a son or daughter give her? A present like this will give the good mother happiness, in her own listening, and in her pleasure in the delight which the whole family will derive from such a possession. (F.R.vpllnn Hull, .Serond Mnnr, The Best of Wash Suits for the Boys For boys of all ages between three and eighteen yeurs, inclusive: All good, reliable, well-modeled and well-finished suits, too. Fab rics, colors, combinations and styles in excellent variety. For chaps of three to nine Oliver Twist and shirt styles, in striped and plain colors nnd in a choice of good tub fabric $3.75 to $6.50. For boys of eight to eighteen, Palm Reach suits, gray crash suits, plain linen suits, $10 to $13.50. Washable trousers in khaki, gray crash and Palm Beach cloth, $2 to $3. Wnsh blouses in sport styles, in khaki, plain white and colors, (Srrond Floor, Ccntrnl) A Smart Little Coat for the Sports Skirt It is stockinet, with pinch tucks to mako it fit just right and it has a belt and a Tuxedo front. The colors are such that it will go with practically- any kind of a plaid skirt. In bufT, navy blue, black or brown, $8.50. (First Floor, Central) Light Weight Woolen Materials for Cool Summer Days Women going to the seashore or mountains often find that they need a dark-colored dress of this kind, and these two materials arc very popular for children's clothes. Navy blue all-wool taffeta, 38 inches wide, $1.25 n yard, and all-wool poplin, 38 inches wide, in navy blue, brown nnd gnrnet. $1.25 a yard. (flrtt riooi, Chcttnut) G. A. R. Day Egyptian Hall Tomorrow, 2: 15 P.M. An appropriate program of band, orchestra and vocal music, including a repetition of part of the Napoleonic program of Thurs day, and finishing with an Amer ican melange of song. Tho public is cordially invited. (K7ptlnn Hull. Hrcoml Floor, Mnrkrt) A Few Lamps of Alabaster from Italy our own importation may be seen in the Lamp Store. Their globes arc of the most ethereal colors rose, green, am ber because of tho colored bulbs insido them. Prices start at $15 for a table lamp and run to $250 for a floor lamp. (Fourth Floor, t'ntrnl) Pomegranates and Heartsease arc the designs upon some Moor croft pottery just received from England it's two or three years since we've been able to get any. The tones are very rich nnd dec orative; the prices, $1.50 to $25. (Fonrtlt Floor. Chftnut) English Pottery in Flowing Color is something new we don't know yet how our customers will like it. The color is neither purple nor blue nor green, though It partakes of all three, and the shapes of tho vases are the lovcVy old classic shapes. Prices are. $1.75 to $7.50. i ' (Fourth Floor. Chutnut) ':- ':-- l ! . A Special Candy Package for Mother's Day, $1.50 It is a special package of as sorted mint candies, attractively packed, tied with white ribbons and a carnation, and is $1.50 com plete. (llnuii M.ilr More, Chratnut) The Days A :'":,, uiiiuro of the most trustworthy, low-priced grade for libraries or living-rooms is be.ng offc.od at 30 per cent less than the latest low prices. fc Bedroom suits of the most trustworthy low-pricod grade are being offered nt the snme saving Dining-room suits and bedroom suits of exquisite and sub stantial quality are offered at remarkable savings, tho dming-room Sdlnntage. " ff 'md the bc,Iroom suits ut 30-pcr-cent Selections aro largo nnd wonderfully interesting. So, you see, x.hen wo toll you that the days nro full of furniture opportunities we are standing upon a solid groundwork of fact. i nnnn.riHn1 . 11 m . 300 of the Finest Knitted Silk Neckties at $2 These nrc beautiful neckties, of pure, bright silks. Every one of them has a smooth satin band sewn in at the back. This means that these ties are as easily ar ranged and as easily slipped under the collar as straight woven ties yet they nrc all of smooth, rich knitted silk. You certainly ennnot equal them within a dollar of the price. (Mnln Floor, Market) To Every Man Who Wants Good Clothes and Values Good Money There may be men who can afford to buy untrustworthy or inferior clothing, but this is one men's clothing store that could never afford to sell it. As a matter of fact we have the best ready-to-wear suits to be found anywhere at $28 to $65. As a matter of principle and of sound business sense we have no use for any other kind. No man who knows better and can help it will put up with any other kind. The men who have yet to choose their suits have here a splendid selection to choose from. The best thing about it is that it is no heterogeneous collection from which one is as likely to pick a poor suit as a good suit. We have done the picking and choosing beforehand and it is a carefully picked assortment we have to show our men friends an assortment representing the pick of the best ready-to-wear suits turned out by the best makers in this country. , As you value a good appearance and good United States money you owe it to yourself to see them. Men's suits, $35 to $65. For youths we have special models at $28 to $40. (Thlril Floor, Market) Handkerchiefs $6 a Dozen A kind ordinarily sold for hnlf as much again. They are of sturdy Irish linen, fresh and spotless, they are in plain hemstitched style with quarter-inch hems, and they are the kind that will give good service and plenty of it. (Wrht Mftlr) "The Bar-20 Three" by Clarence E. Mulford The latest adventures of Hop nlong Cassidy, Red Connors and Johnny Nelson familiar char acters who in this wildest of Wild West stories more than justify their reputation. Price, $1.90. (Muln floor. Thirteenth) Light Oddities include an electric lump pos sessed of a handle and a hook which enable it to be hung as one pleases over u bed. Price, ?1.50. A little brass device to bo filled with perfume and water and fitted over an electric bulb. Price, $2.50. The jollicst little paper candle shades in many colors, at 10c to 25c. Two of the biggest candles jiolychromc that have yet been made. Price, $:" the pair. And the old-fashioned coach candles which we haven't had for years, priced at 4c and 7c. (lonr(li Floor, Ontrnl) The Umbrella for Emergencies and emergencies include lend ing is a t-trong black cotton umbrella of nmple size, made on a paragon frame and having a carved mission handle. We have three hundred such for tomorrow men's und wom en'sat $1.50 apiece. (Mnln Floor, Mnrkrt) reFull ofOpportunity in Furniture Mth Iiiii' a na Baaa aaaaaaMM Mil iiaaaiiraj 4 aaaaaaaaaaaaaC 9flflHMBjH 2400 Men 's Summer Shirts to Be Sold at Once at $2.15 These are splendid madraa shirts in all favorite Sum mer styles, including many of the' stiff-cuff style that is coming so much into fashion. Printed madras, woven madras, pleated shirts, striped shirts, plain negliges with large savings in every instance. Just the opportunity for the forehanded man to get his whole collection of Summer shirts at a famously low price. Please note that every one of them is a Wanamaker shirt, made to our own specifications, extra good, extra roomy, highest grade ocean pearl buttons, and in excellent designs. (Muln Floor, Market) Men's Summer Underwear 75c a Garment Of summer weight white gauze cotton and lisle. Shirts in athletic t-tyle or with short or Jong sleeves. Drawers in kn6e nnd ankle length. These are second-grade goods and comfort nrc not affected, and wiiui. iirM-Kraue gooas would DC. (Muln Floor, Market) ' For Every Woman Who Loves to Beautify Her Home there is special interest in the Upholstery Store. The dainty window draperics-thc chintzes and cretonnes that transform even shabby furniture and make a house m.re homolike than anything else can the plenitude of pillows and cozy cushions needed for comfort all these and many more home suggestions are here. Please note- uWiJui P"1?1WS covered and with gay silks from $-1 up The exceptional imported cretonnes now selling at 00c a yard. tournV!1 ftn Mr?ndB,nt? creHIM madras chains with delicate 'color touches, from $3.50 a pair up. (I'lflli Hinir. MurLM) Some Fine Cut Glass at Half or Near It - This is an attractive group of pieces belonging to our regular stock, and therefore of standuid crystal in well-executed cuttings. Prices nrc half or nenr -t. Lowberry dishes-- .,.inch MZC( $7 50 .-men size, Sl.,0 Oval orange bowl, $r,.f,o b-inch size JU and $1 Oval salad trav. $.1 j-meh size, $5 Mayonnaise bowl and plate Bony bowls- Va.es- 10-mch size $4 f-inch size, $3.50 12-inch uo, $5 (I'mirth Mnnr, ( lirttniitl Domestic Science Fireless Cooker Special at $35 A high-grade tireless cooker market. Two wo-eompartment size, with eight-quart kettle, three-quart ki :ate cookers of two-quiut capacity each, two baking rucks 3, etc. Lurgv enough to cook full-coursu dinner- for a fam'i triplicate stones good size nnd its guests. Special patented features of no other cooker. by A Mry special price of $35 sizes in the same cookers, $'2 to (Fourth Then theic i.- the alwnvs-nppenlmg exhibition of summer fur ire, comprising lood, willow, rane, Chinese grass, maple, rutl niture. l?icko n.itl .f.-tie cedar in many color elfects. Very remai kable are the Reed Folding Chairs and Rockers Special at $8.75 ror porches, verandas, boats usable wherever a reed chair can lie used, fao minle as to be col'apsible without trouble, and when collapsed, or folded, they take up a minimum of space. Three Styles, all substnntinl in mntnrlnl uml nnn.tnirtlr.n The price, $8.75, is extraordinarily low. ' dMj Floor) ' from a famous mill, hut the they arc half, or less than half, ie wear with attractive cretonnes from $1.G0 up. J5 in our judgment the best on th ettlo. four ly of construction and tittinir h, P0SSCSbc4 is made on this popular size $58. Othr floor. Mitrkrtt charming designs, finishes a and ft 'a lit! i p m ! 1 (Flrtt floor, Market) i
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