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"Christmas Is Coming a Week From To-morrow"
"■—And All Must Be Ready!—" The Last Saturday Before Christmas Is Bound to Put Any
'Wrirwffi Store to the Severest Test, For It Is the Height of the Christmas Buying Season. Here Is a Big, New
gfjb lv)K|vS Store That Was Modeled to Accommodate the Crowds; And In This Bright, Cheerful Store Are
Stocks to Accommodate the Crowds; And Salespeople to do Their Best—And the Crowds Are
jJ: |, jrjtf Welcome! Do Your Christmas Shopping Under This One Roof Tomorrow!
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Embroidered
Pillow Cases
85c Pair
Patterns that show unusual
skill in making and can be se
cured here only.
Made of Pequot tubing un
der our own supervision.
Neatly packed in holly
boxes. 85<- pr.
BOWMAN'S —Basement
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If You Would Give a Gift to
the Whole Family, Choose
From the Many Handsome
Pieces of
Gift Furniture
Now on display on the
Furniture Floor.
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Here are gifts that are not
only useful, for they add beauty
to the home and long carry the
memory of the giver.
Smokers, Ladies' Desks,
Pedestals, Piano Lamps,
Sewing Cabinets, Tea Wagons,
Gate Leg Tables, Library Tables,
Period Rockers, Sewing Machines,
Davenports, Card Tables.
BOWMAN'S—Fifth Floor
Delicious
Candies
Assorted Christmas Candies
and Nuts will be found in base
ment. Candies at all prices.
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There's No Dodging That
Overcoat Question Now
To-morrow —here —you may select a good, warm, styl
ish overcoat in ten minutes at the most. Just dart in the front
(left) door; around the corner up, and there you are, among
the smartest and jauntiest coats the season affords.
§And Bowman overcoats are
made to insure satisfaction. Ya-
Prices are $9.90, .$12.50,
$15,516.50, $lB, S2O and
A New Suit On
Christmas Day ?
? Surely! And many a man is
going to have several dollars left
to buy presents after he has pur
chased one of these special suits,
providing his price is $lB to $25;
for those same grades are now
New Fancy Vests
In the smart double breasted
IHI n I model. Made of heavy flannel,
silk, broadcloth, duvetyne and
gabardine tan, brown, drab,
also black and white checks,
jjl ) Suitable for gifts; boxed, if de
sired.
Prices, "#2.9B to $5.00.
BOWMAN'S—Second Floor
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FRIDAY EVENING, '
Let The Gift Problem
Solve Itself In This
Wonderful Stock of Gloves
—For women and children
The most we can say is told in the' fact that every day brings
new faces, and greater satisfaction to those who already are ac
quainted with Bowman glove supremacy.
Long kid gloves for evening wear,
white with black and black with
white embroidery; pr., #s* to $4. T.».
The Bona two-clasp French kid
gloves with heavy contrasting em
broidery, #'-B.'-».> and #2.."»0.
The Engross one-clasp French
kid gloves in white, and black with
wide embroidery and contrasting
bandalettc, s'-2.00.
The Jogosta two-clasp kid gloves,
P. K. stitching; in black, white, yel
low. African and seal, with narrow
hand embroidery in contrasting col
ors. #2.85.
The Peerless two-clasp French
lambskin gloves; P. K. stitching; in
white, black, yellow and navy, with
BOWMAN'S—Main Floor.
A Variety Of Things
PicasingTo Homekeepers
Articles of everyday useful
ness and such that make an at
tractive gift.
Turkish Towels, with fancy
borders, 50?, 75? and 85?.
75c and 85?.
Imported Turkish Towels, with
pink. r< and rose striped borders;
hems' 1 . # 1 .08.
Luncn :on Cloths; 54x54. at
Htl.tig and #1.98: 63x63 at #2.39.
Table Pattern Cloths; silver
bleached, with fillet border; 60x80
at #2.50; 60x98 at #3.00.
Linen Pillow Cases; scalloped
and embroidered; 45x36; pair, #2.
Dimity Checks, BC, 10? to 17?
yard.
Crepe Plisse, 10?, 12#?, 15?
and 19? yard.
Nainsook lO. yards,. 38-inch,
#I.OB, #2.50 and #2.39 ; 10 yards,
44-inch, #2.75.
Longcloth l2-yard pieces; 75?,
#I.OO, #1.50 and #2.00.
BOWMAN'S —Main Floor
HARRISBURG TELEGRAPH
contrasting embroidery, #l.*«*«
Bacmo washable kid gloves in
white, ivory, yellow and oak; guar
anteed to wash, #1.585, #l-50 and
$1.75.
Fownes' French overseam kid
gloves in wanted colors, $1 .<>o.
Bacmo gauntlet kid gloves in
black and tan, with wrist straps,
$2.00.
Kayser's leatherette jn
white, gray, tan and pongee, ?5?
and #I.OO.
Kavser's winter silk gloves, in
black", white and gray, with con
trasting stitching, and #I.OO.
Children's fleeced kid gloves,
.10<* and #I.OO.
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Gifts of Rarity and
Distinction in
Silverware
Christmas assortments
are most complete with
pieces of unusual Sheffield
and the good domestic
grades; others quadruple
plated.
Choose:
Tea Sets, #lO to s.>o.
Coffee Sets, $8 and #lO.
After Dinner Sets, #8 and
$lO.
Covered Vegetable Dishes,
$«.50 to sio.
Sandwich Trays, $3.50 to
SO. _
Bread Trays. $2.;»0 to #•».
Serving Trays, $15.50 to
$!0.
Cheese and Cracker I rays,
$3.50 to $«.
Sugar and Cream Sets,
$2.50 to SO.
Bon Bon Trays and Baskets,
$2.50 to $5.
Gravy Boats, $3.50 to s•">._
Syrup Pitchers, $3.50 to $5.
Crumb Tray and Scraper,
$3.50 to $5.
Butter Dishes, $!5..»0 to s;>.
BOWMAN'S —Main Floor
Room Rugs
Are not be last thought of in the
question of gift giving.
Here we suggest several popular
grades; and our large showing in
cludes M. J. Whittal Wilton Rugs
in every wanted size; I cprac Royal
Worcester and Anglo Persian.
Tapestry, 6x9, at $5.08 ami $0.98.
Axminster, 6x9, at $12.50.
Wilton, 6x9, at 924.00.
Tapestry, 8.3x10.6, at SIO.OB and $ll.OB
Velvet, "8.3x10.6, at $17.25 anil 518.50.
Axminster, 8.3x10.6, at $17.50, $18.50
and $21.00.
Bodv Brussels, 8.3x10.6, at $2.>.0.>.
Wilton, 8.3x10.6, at $'.55 and $37.50.
Tapestry, 9x12, at $12.50. $12.!>8 and
$15.00.
Velvet, 9x12, at $10.50 and $18.50.
Axminster, 9x12, at $17.50, $10.50 to
$27.50.
Body Brussels, 9x12, at $20.00 and
$27.05.
Wilton, 9x12, at $35, $:'.7.50 and $11.50.
BOWMAN'S —Fourth Floor
Give the Bov Good, Warm
Wearables This Christmas
And notning would please him
better than a Mackinaw one of
those smart plaids, you know, that
all boys admire. They're here in
various colorings, $55.98 to $0.95.
I/ 2 to 18 years.
Combination Sets for little fel
lows, 2y 2 to 8 years. Velvet cordu
roy, consisting of coat, leggings and
hat; in blue and red; trimmed with
large pearl buttons. Also blue or
gray chinchilla coat and hat to
match; buttons to neck and convert
ible collars. Price is $4.95.
l'lay Suits for boys or tfirls —Indians,
cowboys, Indian chiefs, squaws, camp
tire Kirls, police or tlrcmen, SI.OO and
$1.50; 4 to 16 years.
A most complete showlnjt of Wash
Suits for children 2',4 to 10 years
■Second Floor 50c Ui
Gift News From
The Silk Section
Novelty Silks—
-36-inch Striped and Plaid Taffe
tas. in beautiful color combi
nations. Yard, #1 ..">O.
Wash Silks
32-inch Waist and Shjrting Wash
Silks, in new crepe weaves. Yard,
HOC'.
34-inch Silk Crepe de Chine,
striped waisting and shirting
styles: bright color combinations.
Yard. SI.OO and #1.50.
Silk and Mercerized Cotton—
-36-inch Silk and Mercerized Cot
ton Shirtings and Waistings, in
beautiful color combinations;
plain and satin striped. Yard,
35<S and .'JOc*.
BOWMAN'S—Main Floor
It May Be
The Aluminum
And perhaps Miss Searight
will tell you so; but the fact
remains, she is SOME "apple
roasterand she's going to
roast more to-morrow on top
of the stove in the "Wear-
Ever" roaster.
And fudge is also on the pro
gram.
Drop around at her Base
ment booth.
Many Pretty Things To
Choose in Undergarments
The women's department of Mus
linwear is full to overflowing with
novelty and conservative gift things;
all of which make appropriate gifts.
Gowns, of lingerie materials; in
itial gowns, lace trimmed: also
gowns prettily trimmed with tine
lace and embroidery; low and high
necks; boxed. Price, SI.OO.
Gowns, of fine lingerie materials,
with yokes of lace and embroidery;
also Empire styles; in white and
pink. Prices $1.50 to $4.98.
Crepe de Chine Gowns, in white,
flesh and pink; lace and ribbon trim
med. Prices, $4.25 to $8.50.
Envelope Chemise, of lingerie ma
terials, SI.OO to $2.08.
Camisoles; crepe de chine and
washable satin; trimmed with
daintv lace and ribbon, SI.OO to
$:i.T5.
Glove Silk Underwear—
Vests, SI.OO to $2.25.
Bloomers, $1.50 to $2.50.
.Combinations, $2.08 to $1{.50.
Camisoles, $1.05.
BOWMAN'S—Third Floor
' c || \ ~ GAMES?
iffk Why, Toy Town Is a
\M$*W Town Of Games Itself
£%L- « -/Y» A You suppose then, that no one plays "Old Maids," do you?
ou tiddle-de-winks is a remnant of gone days?
■ it- Well, just come around to Toy Town and see how wrong 1
you are! No "Old Maids!" No "Tiddle-de-Winks!" Just as
/ \jfe IMW/// soon believe there are no golf sticks!
*T aren 't a " *' le favorites here that children love so well.
Upward to $3.98 arc hundreds of old and new ones, including-
I 1 VT|!j ( " V Soldier games, modeline, baseball, auto race, sewing sets,
I )"\ J Snap, Table Archery, fish pond, and games for tiny tots.
-1 t- j Crokinole and Pool Boards. Combination boards on
j\ which 65 games may be played.
Oh, Yes! About
You Arc Going to Give Him a Gift and Altogether Likely It Will Be
Some Useful Wearable in the Way ot Furnishings. Select it at
Bowman's Where Ten Young Men Will Be at Your Service To
morrow. They Will Add Greatly to the Value of Your Gift For
They Know What Men Like and Their Judgment Can be Relied
Upon t Great Stocks Await You.
DECEMBER 17, 1915.
What More Useful Gift
Than a Pair of Easy Slippers?
A lot of folk there are who constantly find need of slip
pers that are really good throughout, and of this kind we
wish to make suggestions.
Men's Slippers—High cut and low. Black and tan kid
skin. Pair, 89$ to $2.00.
Women's Slippers—
Felt, kidskin, satin and other materials in all the wanted colors.
Pair, to $3.00.
Fine kid boudoir slippers, with silk pompons and low comfort
heels; black, tan, gray, blue and red. Pair, $1.19.
Men's and women's beaded Indian moccasins, $1.25 and $1.50.
Boys' Shoes— —^
buckle storm shoes with
larger sizes, $2.25.
BOWMAN'S—Main Floor.
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Silk Petticoats Make Choice Gifts
When Styles Are Distinctive
Tf your imagination can picture every color known at the
same time, then you may get the same impression that this large
showing gives, except the richness of color that is a paramount
feature.
Styles are attractive and different. Late models give a won
drous beauty to the showing.
Prices, $1.98 to $5.00.
A Bath Robe Will Gift Kimonos of
Be Welcomed Albatross
These dainty styles are excep-
And here are choice models and tionally fine for gift giving. They
patterns for the most discriminating are hand embroidered. A wide va
taste. (Styles for women.) r ' et y , of shades affords a pleasing
selection.
Light and dark colorings; includ- FOR HER Practical gifts will be
nig Indian designs, Conventional givcn in a b un dance
figures; some satin faced; others ... . . , , c
"... . , ,i a . this Christmas and why not a fine
quilted; and many other effects. , .. , 3 ..
J J coat, a pretty dress, a suit, a ram-
Prices, $2.75 to $7.50. coat, a skirt, set of furs, or many
BOWMAN's —Third Floor another useful article.
Soire Silks; The
Latest Blouse Feature
Showing pretty soire silk in blouses of uncommon smartness. Style
is so simple that it is extraordinary; neat pointed collar; large pearl •
buttons; black tie.
Comes in pastel shades; flesh, whte, maise, peach and coral, at
$2.50.
New pussy willow blouses in plain style French buttonholes
he feature, at $2.95.
Navy, black, brown and Copenhagen net blouses; embroidered in
gold, and trimmed with gold lace, $3.00.
BOWMAN'S—Third Floor.
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