iwt ' " ,y?';i'v' '" jsl?vi v ;rT-- -xv r ' ' ' f i h" it' SS v Tr'nii i ,' ' " ' (f EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER-PHILADELPHIA, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1921 WEATHER Fair Organ Plays nt 9, 11 and 0:20 WANAMAKER'S WANAMAKER'S WANAMAKER'S Stere Opens nt 9 Stere Closes at 5:30 (jliime " Come Inte the Grand Court and Get the Thrill of Christmas! b rjspiv' f, t On the Summit of a Hill in a Western State is a courthouse se situated (we have heard an old friend say) that the raindrops falling en one side of the reef descend te Lake Erie, thence te the Atlantic, and the drops en the ether side of the reef trickle down from rivulet te river until they reach the Ohie and the Mississippi and enter the ocean by the Gulf of Mexico. The writer's old friend, Theodere L. Cuyler, used te say that "faint breath of wind determined the destination of these raindrops for three thousand miles." Hew many small incidents in our lives have shaped our years! Hew much many of us would have been benefited by the "faint breath of wind" and the little tears in a mother's voice aswell as her eyes! There are a let of cross-reads in human life where we must decide carefully en which turn te take. Signed November 29. 1021. Women's Geed Sports Coats . Made Like a Man's Ceat The only difference being the side the buttons are sewed en. Even the materials are the same ns used in a man's overcoat. Fer example, u pole coat in raglan style with n pleat down the back, huge pockets and leather buttons. In natural color only nt $37.50, and it is one of the most popular coats new here. Or there are some very smart tweeds with radian sleeve, patch pockets and even diagonally placed breast pockets in addition. In a number of geed shades at $37.50. (Tlrt rioer) Brilliant Jeweled Combs for the Opera Tliey are quite the fashion of the hour for all evening affairs and they are certainly the most fitting accompaniment te the many spangled gowns. One can cheese' the colors te accord for example, there are combs in the new fuchsia shade with jet, emerald with jet, many beautiful carved combs, in jet and white, ethers set with rhino stones and many colored jeweled effects. Frem the small Mercury comb at $5.50 up te a gorgeous "Spanish" comb at $-18. (Mulii rioer) Women's High Black Buttoned Beets Twe styles which are the last word of comfort and geed leeks. One is of black kidskin with cloth tops, medium tees, straight tips nd Cuban heels. Price, $10. The second is of somewhat finer kidskin. The tips arc straight, eles welted and heels Cuban. Price, $112. v.A-t,,irdJ5ne is likc tne second, except that it laces instead of Buttoning. These also may be had for $12 a pair. (l'lrit Hundreds of Special Coats and Hats for Children . 'Pm r four hundred of the coats at $8.50 te $23, a saving ei ?l te $15. They are mostly new from the manufacturer's, but some reduced out of stock te match them. We chose the styles, uie broadcloths, mixtures, cheviets and camel's-hairs; and chose we colors geed browns, reds, tans, blucj. and grays; and alto gether the coats arc the sort of thing a great many thrifty mothers are going te be remarkably glad te get. In the group arc seme fur-trimmed coats and some sets of coats with hats te match. ., Twe hundred beaver hats arc also special at $.1. There- are inrcc shapes, all bread brimmed, nnd the colors arc navy, brown and beaver. Sizes of both cents and hats are two te six years. (Thlnl Vloer) CERTAIN P. N. CORSETS Practical front models include ene topless of pink ceutil with low bust for nverage figures. This is a fronl-lace style with special lacing device ever the "ent steel. Price $5. Twe models for large women e of white ceutil, heavily boned, one with three bands of ef lnstic and an abdominal band; nd one with four bands of clastic or average, figures. Kaeh of these has the new lncing device ever the front steel. $6 and $5, respectively. (Third I'leur) LITTLE FANCY n NOVELTIES SUCH AS SEWING SETS arc here in gay attire for the nnny people who like te give ie such little inexpensive Among ether things are pietty r-i luminous which would be nil 'anient te any bureau, lingerie uaaps,' nl)1)0u cevem, cent tCj unrntiiK sets and se en. Ci Rn Start at 4Qc un(! KO up te ?U0. Mln rioer) Qfli jmwfe. Tlegr) SOFT WOOL SCARFS OF NATURAL CAMEL'S-HAIR Geed and warm, you may be sure, and particularly nice for sports suits or for the skating costume. In natural tawny color only, 5-1.50, and wider ones at $9.50. (Tlrit rioer) FLANNELET NIGHTGOWNS White flannelet with collarless nnd V-shnped necks, $1.50; .striped flannelet with high necks and turned-ever cellars, with and without yokes. $13 te $1.85. Extrn sizes, striped, V necked, $1.05; high necked with cellars, $2.25. White with V necks, $1.85; with cellars, $2.25. (Third rioer) SPECIAL HAIR NETS 50c A DOZEN A new' shipment has ju.st ar rived and has all the colors, white and gray only excepted. The nets are mnde of renl hair and are the best that we have found for this price. (llalu Vlair) ' Women's Delightful Black Gowns New $75 te $125 Thcse arc the rich novelty day-gowns which probably fill mere needs than any ether type of garment, since they are fine enough for most day social affairs and are quite possible for the theatre, net te mention being perfect for wearing un der fur coats. They arc made of Canten crepe nnd various ether heavy silk crepes; some times a dress is all-black, and sometimes it is black with dashes of color its upper part may be of henna, or its sleeve linings and girdle may be of jade, and se en. A clever tricK (First Exquisite Lingerie Gifts Are Made Frem Wash Satins And especially for this pur pose, these wash satins come in the daintiest pastel tints of flesh, blue, orchid and se en. They are just the thing for negligees, petticoats and. ether (rirst GOLD-MOUNTED HANDBAGS $5 TO $10.50 Xet every one knows that geed black glazed seal handbags with corners or clips of 14-kt. geld enn be had at such moderate prices. These arc beauties and range in size from a small envelope book te a large shopping bag, all of them being in the new flat Muipc. A new let the preceding ship ment went out in a jiffy. (Main I'loer) Just a Little Different Frem the Usual Fabric Gleve But quite te the taste of many women who want them this way. They are some very pretty "trellis top" gloves of soft chain-eis-lislc, the trellis showing through another color. Or with Van Dyke points of another color. In strap-wrist style, white, pon gee or beaver, $1.-75 a pair. (Mrtln Last Call for the Sale of Hosiery and Underwear But there is still time and opportunity te get stockings nnd underwear for any member of the family at average half price. Many splendid gift items are in the sale, tee. Women's Stockings 50c a pair for imported black cotton. $1, $1.50 nnd $2.25 a pair for silk. (Weit Aisle) Men's Half Hese 18c, 3 pair for COc, for mercerized lisle. 50c a pair for British ribbed wool, 8oe a pair for silk. (Mnln rl.er) Women's Underwear 50c for cotton vests and 65c for cotton union suits. $J,85 for pink glove-silk vests. (Wet Aide) Men's Underwear 7ec a garment for part-wool shirts and drawers. 85c, $1.15 and $1.35 a garment for woel-ami-cotton shirts and drawers. $1.25 a suit for ribbed cotton union suits. (Mulii l'lenr) Embroidered Pillow Cases Are Always Nice Gifts A pnir of them in a box makes a very welcome gift for either u young housekeeper or an elder one who likes attractive bed furnishings. In "prettier patterns than ever this year, hemstitched and embroid ered, $1.85 and $3 for a pair. Scalleped and embroidered, $3.35 a pair. All ceme in boxes. Uttrk jriei is the use of n lighter crepe for the upper than for the lower part of the dress. One charm ing model has its long flawing sleeves embroidered with cop per thread, another closing at the side is embroidered with white; another has jet nail heads for decoration. In line the gowns arc very, graceful and ene may cheese a coat, model, n polonaise model or a gown with a natural waist line. The present prices mean a substantial saving ever these of a week age. I'lner) underthings nnd many women buy them for pajamas and lin ings. They are 30 inches wide and $2 a yard and wc will be glad te put them in boxes, if you say se. rioer) rpWO items from the J- French Roem, sug gest themselves for gift lists b oudeir caps of the most deli cious qitaintness, at $7.75 te $12; and sets of fringed bloomers and petticoats. The sets are made of heavy silk jersey in flesh and black; the bloomers being $13.50 a pair a n d t h c petticoats $18.50 apiece. (Third l-loer) Eight-button-length chamois lisle with pearl buckles en the strap in the back, white, pongee or beaver, $2 a pair. Silk strap-wrist gloves with gauntlet top, cress tucked, silk lined throughout and in white, pongee, beaver or gray, all with pearl buckle en strap, $3.25 a pair. rioerjf Silver-Plated Ware Offers Many Gift Suggestions Alse it is an excellent choice for any ene who wants te give something that will be useful and pretty in the henp and yet is net tee expensive. Meat platters arc always most welcome, $23 te $45. Sandwich trays, $4.25 te $5.50. Cheese and cracker dishes, $7 te $9.50. Bread trays, $4.25 te $8. Competes, $7.50 te $9. Crumb t,ray and scraper, S6. Benben baskets, $4.75. Fruit baskets, $11.50 te $28. Centerpieces, $8 te $18. (Meln rioer) The Finer Class of Mesul Rugs, $65 It is interesting te notice hew readily the fine quality V these recently unbalcd pieces appeals te customers. They are se quick te appreciate the deep, glossy pile, the rich, soft lustrous shades of rose, ecru, mulberry, ivory and blue. (Sixth Irish Point Curtain Paneling Quite Exceptional at the Prices We have a remarkable let. of Irish point window paneling of an unusually line quality at prices considerably below the rates pre vailing earlier in the season. These arc imported goods, made in Switzerland and made en the best net in the market. They show such an elaborate amount et Handwerk that they (rirth Quilts Full Coziness, New bundles of these particu larly geed quilts have come in te keep up with a persistent demand. Ne wonder they are popular at $10 in view of their comfort, quality and geed leeks. In fine sateen coverings, the tops in floral patterns and bor ders and backs plain. All desired colors. (Sixth Hew About a Manicure Set? One particular set wc have in mind is a genuine leather "roll-up" cu.se, satin lined with eleven geed practical fittings with white bone handles. It is $4.50. Many ether manicure sets either in roll-up style or in cases all genuine leather, from $2.50 te $30. (Miiln l'lenr) NEW AND DESIRABLE CARPETS Axminster carpets in plain colors, $3.25 a yard. Tapestry Brussels carpels, $1.75 a yard. Velvet carpets, $3 a yard. (SrTf-nth rioer) Heuse Slippers for LONDON HOUSE SLIPPERS FOR MEN (In the Londen Shep) Frem one of the most celebrated boetmakers in England we have received a s h i p in e n t of men's house slippers for Christ mas gifts. They are all in leather. Remeos in brown or black kidskin, $8. Grecian slippers in brown, black or maroon morocco, $7.50. Bath slippers of scarlet or maroon morocco, $7.50. (The Gullerr) First of All a Man Must Have a Geed Overcoat The mere that word "geed" means te him the mere it means te him te see the assortment of overcoats that we have te show him. These overcoats are geed all the way from foundation te finish, geed woolen fabrics cut and fashioned in the styles that men are demanding and tailored in the way that makes for service. Our prices are $28 te $100 net tee low for safety and never high in proportion te Smokers' Supplies If a man smokes, the choice of his gift is easier. Humidor cabinets, $9 te $40. Smokers' stands,' $3.50 te $32.50. Ash receivers, 75c te S6. Ash trays in sets, $2.75 te $7.50. All the above in rnnh'egany, bronze, nickel, brass and oak. (The (inllery) These arc Mesuls of the kind worth owning, the kind that real ly and permanently enrich a home, and after all, that is a great deal. In sizes '.I te 3.Gft. by G te 6.0 ft., priced in strict proportion te excellence and unsurpassed at the money, SG5. rioer) could almost be called hand made, and they are finished all the way te the part that reaches the top of the window. They come two and a half yards deep and we cut them te suit windows of any width. Prices $7.50. $8.25, $9 and up te $18 a yard, or about one-third less than at the beginning of the season. Fleer) of Weel and $10 Each Yeu can also get them with tops of figured satin, borders of plain satin and backs of plain sateen fine quality and excep tionally serviceable at $18. Every quilt in both groups filled with a sheet of carded lamb's-wool. rioer) It's Miles and Miles Around the Kitchen Frem the range te the cupboard and from the cupboard te the sink and from the sink back te the range te the table te the cupboard te the range and te the sink it's miles and miles every day. But some of the miles can be saved by having a compact, convenient kitchen cabinet. We have ready right new what we are told is the best collection of kitchen cabinets ever brought together in Philadelphia. Each kitchen cabinet contains patent, adjustable flour bins and sifter of 25 pounds capacity, coffee and tea cannisters, sugar and salt containers and six extra jars; is equipped with bread and cake boxes, meat and pastry beards, an attachment for meat chopper and all sorts of conveniences te make it possible te de half the kitchen work right in one spot. Every one of the cabinets is a handsome and dignified piece of furniture. White enamel kitchen cabinets, $72.50 te $P5. Oak cabinets, $72.50 te $85. Porcelain-top tables, 24x26 inches, $10.7."); 25x40 inches;, $12. White enamel kitchen steels, 18 inches high, $2.50; S4 inches hiirh S" 7r, If you will step te think you will recall that in almost every picture of comfort you ever saw the man had slippers en his feet. That is why one of the best gifts for a man is a pair of house slippers. It is an inexpensive gift, yet everywhere welcome. The Christmas slippers are here in pleasing plenty. There are various styles, high and low, and all are made of fine leather. Yeu may cheese from red, tan and black kidskin and gray and dark tan suede. There are low-cut opera slippers in all the above colors and leathers. Remeos in black and tan kidskin, leather lined. Faust slippers in tan kidskin, with clasp. Cavalier bootees in green, red and tan kidskin, with cuffs at tups. Traveling slippers of fine imported leather and in various colors. Prices $3 te $8. quality. (Thlnl rioer) Newest of the Men's Redleaf Heuse Gowns are a shipment of fine woolen dressing gowns in checks and mixtures. We can soil these gowns for $25, and we consider them just about the finest we have ever had at this price, even in the halcyon days before the war. Ne need te say what fine gifts they make. (Main rioer) ;1Jpw I! ' BS We Suggest J'hese Beeks for Gifts Hut there arc thousands of ethers, if none in this li.-t meets your needs. , "Mysterious J a p a n," by Julian Street, $-1. "The Americanization of Ed ward IJek," reckoned the be.-t autobiography of our time, ?'i. ."Variations." by Jamc Huneker, $2. "Here, There and Every where." by Lord Frederic Hamilton, $4. "Queen Victeria," by Lytten Strachey, $5. The Atlantic calls this a delicious book. (Main i round rioer) His Hours at Heme (Main Fleer) "Camp Fires and Guide Pests," by Henry van Dyke, $2. "Furniture of the Pilgrim Century," by Wallace Nutting; price, $15. A beautiful gift book. "Seeing the Sunny Seuth." by Jehn T. Faris, $0. 115 illustrations. "Historic Houses of Seuth Carolina," by Harriette Ker-.-haw Leiding, $10. "Fabre's Boek of Insects," Se. An enchanting book with colored plates. fleer) of Ease -rM il A e: f W I J fc y L . . A T- !K'f-U'i jj
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