V'y VW'-.if "' if. EVENING PUBLIC LEDaER-PHILADELPHIA,' THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER, 1921 WANAMAKER'S WEATHER Uvaolilcd Organ Plays at 9, 11 and 4:45 WANAMAKER'S WANAMAKER'S Store Closes at 5 Store Opens at 9 uminei ........ Good, Cheerful, Helpful Information That Is What You Want in a Newspaper 5f sSW l "w W.? " - In the Biography of Sir Walter Raleigh It Is Said that he once tossed the rich velvet mantle he was wearing from his shoulders over a muddy place in the road which Queen Elizabeth hesitated to cross. All gentlemen and ladies are known by their manners, thoughtfulness and conduct. Actions always speak louder than words. Signed ' QA ff4MWfa September IS, 1021. f - , Exhibition of Dahlias University Hall, Eighth Floor Fresh and beautiful blossoms ready tomorrow morning, grown especially for us on the Peacock Dahlia Farms. Mr. L. R. Peacock will give an illustrated lecture at 2 P. M. en dahlia culture. 0r3er3 will be taken for bulbs of these blooms to be delivered next May. Season for planting, May 15 to June 16. Prices on these bulbs, in most cases, are one third to two-thirds less than last year. (Elelith floor) $ Individual Tailoring Could Not Better These Fine Suits for Women Their fabrics are the rich, velvety new varia tions of velour, duvetyn and bolivia, under a dozen different new names. Their colors, the deep midnight blues, the dark Malay and brighter russet browns and the ever desirable black. Their coats vary from jaunty sacque lines of hip length or less to knee length. Skirts know ing better than to widen for wear under coats stay gracefully slim and of comfortable walking length. The tailoring throughout is as perfect as tai loring can well Lc. Little decoration is used, for these suits are designed for the woman who already has or will have handsome furs to be worn with them. All are interlined, of course, as well as finely silk lined. Prices on this particular group go from $57.50 to $145. (First Floor, Centrnl) Every Young Girl Likes a Tweed Street Suit These at $35 have the long, slim coat lines young girls look best in. There are two largo patch pockets on the coat, and two in the well cut skirt. The coat is lined with good satin and has the leather-effect buttons that give it an English air. In diagonal tweed of brown, tan, agate blue or brick color. Sizes 14 to 20. (Hecond Floor, Chestnut) Serge Middies, $5.85 remarkable at their price ! That you will agree when you see them. Fashioned in regulation stylo, with deep, well cut yoke and long1 sleeves. . Navy blue with gold r white silk braid and emblems. Will fit girls who wear sizes 34 to 40. (Third Floor, Crntrnl) Choose Music Rolls Here Because wo have as complete a selection as BVwhorc, at equally low prices, with the advantage M uncqualed comfort and convenience for hearing em tested and making selections. The same music-rolls yes. But nowhere else ' fmo spacious music rooms nor tho same fcnetles initruments on which to try them. Two New Books "The Wonder World We Live In," by Adam Gowans Whyte. 'Price, ?3. A wqnderfully interesting book for children; well written and profusely illustrated. It answers such questions as "How was tho world made?" "Where did all the religions come from?" "What wero tho stono books?" and a hundred others. "The Great Quest," by Charles Board man Hawes. Price, $2. A novel of the sea, filled with mad adventure and happy romance. It all happened a hundred years ago and through the mystery of passed years we read of the mystery of that colorful lime. (Main Floor, Thirteenth) p?5i -( " Paris Ideas To Carry to Dinner A New Beaded Bag. Drawstring creations of cut-steel beads combined with colored beads, rose, green or blue. They are just large enough for a whiff of a hand kerchief and a tiny powder puff. Lined with satin which peeps through the bead open-work. Price $7.50. Larger bags, for theatre or dinner, are made of the brilliant steel beads combined with colored beads. They are lined with satin and have tassels of looped fringe. $15. (Mnln Floor, Cheitnut) Paris Embroidered Neckwear. Note of importance ! Lovely collars, collar sets and guimpes of organdie are exquisitely embroidered, some in applique, or in punch work. Scalloped edges, hem stitched hems, or little edgings of lace appear. The prices are $2 to $20. Spangled Robes Paris sends us most handsome models in exquisite colors, made with V necks and low waistlines if there be any waistline at all! One gorgeous affair is entirely of brown spangles and bugles, and costs $120. Another, of gray spangles and bugle3, shows rows and rows of shot beads. $100. A black-and-white effect of crystal spangles and black bugles, spangles and cabochons i3 $95. A black and cerise combination is sashed in velvet. $100. One very effective tunic is a combination of black, bluo and clair de lune spangles and jet bugles. It also has a sa.h of velvet. $125. There is a beautiful assortment of these robes, including all-black models. Prices are from $20 to $150. (Main Floor, Central) Smart Navy Blouses Predominate at present for women who want the costume blouses that make a suit appear as a charming frock when the coat i3 off. Cleverly fashioned and designed in accord with the prevailing mode, of the now silks Canton crepe, new faille crepe and others equally as lovely. Adorned in many ways with beads, embroidery, fringes and other of Dame Fashion's fancies. Prices begin at $5.50. (Third Floor, Central) In These Shoes She Can Laugh at Storms They are high-laced boots of stout Russia tan grained calfskin, specially treated to defy damp ness. The soles are extra heavy all the way back to the low, substantial heels; and the toe is round and full, with a straight tip. A splendid college girl or business woman's shoe. Priced $9. A little lighter-weight high-laced tan calf shoo with wing tip and perforations is $10. (Flrnt Floor, Murkrt) New Brunswick Records Ready Tomorrow ' Delightful dance tune, and other charming pieces, including SWI3KTHKAHT I'VE GOT THE JOYS (both fox trots, played by Carl Fenton's orchestra) ALT, BV MYSELF SATURDAY (played by Bcnnio Krueger's orchestra). Theso and all other Brunswick records can be played on any make of phonograph. So can Victor rocord3. Everybody doe not seem to know this. Pick out any record you like from our great nnd varied assortment there is no make of standard phonograph on which you cannot pluy it. If this bp news to you, make tho best of it. (Hecond Flour, Central) 25c Linen Handkerchiefs for All the Family What .is more to the point, we believe that they are tho best Irish linen handkerchiefs to be bought for this price anywhere. Women's plain hemstitched linen handkerchiefs. Men's plain hemstitched linen handkerchiefs. Girls' colored linen handkerchiefs with white hem. Boys' colored linen handkerchiefs with white borders. (Wel Able) New Printed Challis in Winter Colorings In the warmer shades of blue, black, lavender, gray, green and so on, that arc used so much by women for house frocks. There are both French and American challis in this new shipment and many novel printings, some in foulard designs, others very tiny nllovcr effects. They arc all-wool, 27 inches wide and $1.25 a yard. (Flmt Floor, Chefttnnt) Longcloth at a Short Price, $1.25 Only 60 pieces. Excellent for underwear, 30 inches wide. 10 yards in a piece. (Flrit Floor, Cheitnnt) A Vest Instead of a Sweater (In the London Shop) A smart little affair, which may be worn over tailored shirtwaists, is made of imported woolens, and has several mannish touches. There are four pockets, leather buttons, and it is silk-lined. Women will soon be wearing them on the golf linkfc. Price $30. (The flullcrj-, ChrMnut) ! First Glimpse of Some Fascinating New Jewelry Lovely things designed especially for the new gowns. Among tho most beautiful sautoirs are some of tiny imitation pearls and imitation jade beads with pearl tassels. There are even bracelets to match. Very effective are the new black silk neck cords with pearl tassels set with rhincstones or lapis lazuli. Biacelets are to be worn a great deal. Some of the prettiest are of tiny imitation pearls with rhinestone ornnments. Black velvet collars also have rhinestone ornaments. There arc the new styles in rings, long, graceful earrings, bar pins, brooches and fancy hat pins. They are the very loveliest ones we have over had. Prices start at $2.50 for a bracelet and go up to $50 for a marvelously beautiful sautoir. (Jewelry More, Chestnut unit Thirteenth) Women 9s Ribbed Union Suits at Half A special lot of excellent goods just received from one of the best manufacturers. Low neck, sleeveless, tailored top, knee and ankle lengths, regular and extra sizes. At these prices they should disappear rapidly. At $1 whito and pink cotton. At $1.25 white and pink mercerized cotton. At $2 white and pink silk-and-cotton. A size missing hero and there. - OVo.t AUle) Children's Blanket Bathrobes Warm little garments, and as attractive as warmthe ones with Indian designs will please boys especially. Many are in blue and tan designs. 2 to 14 year sizes. Prices are $2.50 to $3.85, according to size. A little blanket bathrobe set, Including bath robe and slippers, comes in pink or bluo. 2 to 0 yetr sizes. Price $8.25. (Third Floor. Cheitnut) ''51'fWV '" Now's the Time for Men to Act Time to get acquainted with the new Fall suits at Wana maker's, where all suits at all seasons must be the best suits, else we have no time for them. This Autumn season of 1921 they are exceptionally fine both regular styles and youths' and young men's models. Prices $23.50 to $50. (Third Lovely Corduroy Breakfast Coats and Robes, $7.50 The material is so soft and in such delightful colors that women won't mind rising cold mornings to slip into such, pretty, cozy robes and coats as these. Both are made with pockets and girdle. Loveliest cherry, rose, pink, light or Copenhagen blue nnd wistaria, with the silvery sheen that good corduroy has. (Third Floor, Central) Splendid Wanamaker Suits for Boys Every day brings new arrivals. Better assortments than ever before for boys of 8 to 18 years. Choose a suit from any in this fine stock, between $18 and $35, and you are sure of getting an all-wool suit made in the best possible manner. Beautiful grayish, brownish and greenish mix tures, and plenty of blue serges and hairline stripes for "best" wear. (riecond Floor, Central) Bless the Potter for His Dishes How much of wisdom there is in the aphorism as to who sent food and who sent cooks depends upon the indi vidual stomach. But even a chronic dyspeptic must admit that whoever sent dishes laid humanity under a debt. Without dishes, what would the best of food be? There is great ado in dishes and glassware now on account of the Sep tember Sale. (Fourth J Wool Comforts Good Ones $7.50 Each Three different kinds from three different makers. Three different coverings cambric; dotted fig ured mull center and plain back and border; nlso plain sateen on both sides. All three kinds very good at $7.50 each. .nci one 01 tnese nights you are going to need em. (Sixth Hoor, Cenlrnl) A Few Cutting Remarks Scissors Which Really Cut are made of forged steel nnd are 6l inches long. Price, 70c a pair. The Very Best Hatchet is forged from one piece of the highest grade tool steel, and costs $1.75. Preparing Grapefruit is a dreaded "job," unless one has a stainless double edge grapefruit knife. In the Housefurnishings store for 75c. A French Paring Knife has a three-inch steel blade, and an cbonwood handle which will not come off. Price 35c (Fourth Floor, Central) Shining Lights One-light boudoir lamps of solid mahouranv a brilliant offering at such a low price ?1.50 each. One-light transparent glass shields used in halls, on dining tables, or wherever a deco rative lamp is needed a large assortment in all desirable colors and in a variety of decora tions $. ea.cn. Floor, MnrUet) An Umbrella a Man Will Like at $5 A close-rolling umbrella, of imported satin gloria (silk warp and cotton filling), a material which we haven't had since before the war. It literally wears like iron, and is guaranteed for one year against cutting. This umbrella has an eight-rib paragon frame, and a plain or caned mission word handle. (Mjin Floor. Market) A Meatless Trouser Presser Pressc3, creases, sti etches and serve? as hanger -all in one. It is only $1. (Fourth Floor. Lentr.il) Camisoles of Radium Silk are the prettiest we've seen in muny u day. Tai lored (by that we mean neatly hcmfctiUh.d) or lacy styles in dainty flesh-pink and white a $2.50, S2.S5 and $3. (third Floor, Centrril) Ever so many housekeepers seem to recognize this as the opportunity they have been waiting for to buy a new dinner set, or some new cut glass or fancy glassware. The selection of dinner sets French, English and American is be lieved to be the best to be found any where at the prices, which are 20 to 50 per cent lower than they were last month. The offerings in glassware are the most wonderful in years. loor. t'hestnnt) Beautiful Filet Style Bedspreads, $3.75 Woven in double-bed size, some finished with scalloped edges, others hemmed. Two colors, pink or blue. Just 75 to sell at $3.75 ea'ch. (Sixth lour, Centr.l) Electric Sewing Machines Special at $58 These are the famous Western Electric portable electric sowing machines. We have never known them at so low a price. Absolutely guaranteed and offered with the highest recommendations a sewing machine can have. Special term, $2 first payment, $1 a week afterward. (Fourth Floor, Central) of the Lamp Sale 1000 high-grade candle-shades rose, blue gold, champagne, and in combinations of colors for use on dining-room candelabra fixtures and side-wall brackets $1.65, and very unusual. High-grade white candles wiLh self-fitting ends, in four size3, recently lowered almost to nait price, wow 4Uc to $1.10 a dozen. t A (uailery, Second Floor, Murlmt) F $' ""fl (Fourth 1 Central) feg. ' 1 ft'. Hr w,.b..,, ,- U ;l d rr r- y frnmrnm . iu.',j , ., -iii-ii i i -ii ii im
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