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THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1921 Ioodward & Lnthrop F el;runry, 1880—February, 1921. ONTHS ago we adopted the policy that as quickly as wholesale prices re- ceded, our retail prices must be likewise changed on the merchandise on our shelves. We considered this not only fair and proper, but economically correct in hastening the return to normal prices. We have been much gratified by the many i omments made by our friends in on of the policy thus inaugurated. e Anniversary Sale, therefore, is doubly in the values it presents. Be- cans the offering of merchandise m our best manufacturers and importers at concessions from the new low prices, i pliment of the occasion and in app E of our business with them. In addition, our hare of the usual profit has been divided with r patrons. All in all, it is an occasion when we endeavor to put forth the very utmost in value. Little Folks’ Handmade "~ White Dresses (SIZES 1 TO 3 YEARS) Priced for Anniversary, $1.95 Really the most ex- quisite and charming little dresses and the = most noteworthy value we have seen in a long, long while. They are en- tirely handmade and trimmed with touches of hand embroidery, hand scalloping and ribbons, or with lace and tucks. There are both kimono and yoke styles, four of which are pictured in the illustration. The mate- rials are soft white nain- sook and batiste. Infants’ Nainsook Slips, $1.45 each. Hemstitched and finished with tucks and deep hem, French knots or briar stitching to form trimming in front; neck and sleeves edged in lace. Infants’ Nainsook Long Slips, 95¢ each. Fin- ished with deep hem, fine tucks or box plait in front; neck and sleeves edged with lace or em- broidery ; some in Bishop style with set-in sleeves that have turn-over cuff and collars edged in embroidery. Infants’ Section, Fourth floor. on every r. Women's Shoe Section, Third floor. Children’s Shoe Section, Fourth floro. 2.65 each. Sizes 214 to 10 years, Sizes 3 to 7 years. These Coats are Greatly Under Their Boys" Store, Fourth floor. ! Original Cost, $3.95 Each Boys’ Regatta Wash Suits Anniversary Price, $2.65 One of the best values the makers of the ex- clusive “Regatta” \Wash Suits have ever given us for any occasion. All.are in new spring styles, three of which are illustrated. The fabrics are high grade and warranted fast color, and there is a splendid assortment of both fabrics and colors. BOYS’ OVERCOATS, suitable for present and Spring wear, made of pure worsted Jersey cloth, which is far superior in appearance and wear to wool jersey. Tailored by one of our best makers, and shown in an assortment of serviceable colors. Anniversary Sale of SILKS Satin Liberty. 40-inch width; a material which will not wear rough. In_black. navy and brown. Special, $1.95 yard. Japanese Wash Silk., 36- inch width, in small check design. Special, $1 yard. Striped Crepe de Chine, in blue, green and lilac, 40-inch width. Special, §155 yard. Japanese Wash Silk. 33- inch width, in a variety of colored stripes. Special, $1 yard. Japanese Pongee, 33-inch width, in natural color. Spe= cial, 90c yard. Silk Section, Sceond floor. Ostrich Feathér Fans, $10 Beautiful Ostrich Feather Fans. on 9, 10 or 11 amber and shell sticks, in these lovely colors: Copen, orange, turquoise, flame, tan, coral, jade, orchid, red, tomato, henna and black. Feather Fan Section, First floor. Women’s Glace Gloves, $2.25 and $4.95 Women’s Two-clasp Glace Gloves, P. K. and overseam, Paris point and three rows of embroidery; in tan, black, brown, white and pastel Special, $2.25 pair. Women’s 16-button-length Real Kid Glace Gloves, in white or black. An extraor- dinary value, $4.95 pair. Glove Section, First floor. Anniversary Sale of Petticoats, $1.95 There are two models in these attractive Rose Petal Cotton Taffeta Petticoats, in flowered effects, either with a_deep pleated flounce or trimmed with ruffles. Colors are gray, green, copen, navy and black. Petticoat Section, Third floor. 50 Superior Steam Cookers, $1.95 Each Four compartment Steam Cookers. Save heat, preserve the natural and wholesome flavor of the food. Splendid for vegetables, green pud- dings, etc. Housewares Section, Fifth floor. Japanese Quiltéd Silk Slippers Priced for the Anniversary, 75c pair Beautiful Quilted Silk Boudoir Slippers, in attractive colors—pink, black, lavender, old rose, light blue and dark blue, embroidered in contrasting colors. A saving of one-quarter to more than one-half Open Tor;xémw,fléebm;ry ;2, I:I;ltxl 1 O’clock The Anniversary Sale Offers a é’-‘l Great Collection of Special Values in WOMEN’S " Suits for the Large Woman, $24.75. (One of them illustrated at the left). Plain Tricotine, Poiret Twills and Serges and some Sports models with Checked Skirts and Plain Jersey Coats. Sizes 3874 to 48%4. Crepe de Chine Dresses, $29.75. (Two models illustrated at lower center). Accordion pleated model joined to long waist which opens over skirt; short sleeves. Another model has waist made kimono style with short sleeves and straightline overskirt; neatly trimmed. A square neck model with three-quarter sleeves with one-sided overskirt, with band of tucks and fagoting. Also Crepe Meteor and Tricotine Dresses, $29.75, in street colorings and conservative styles that make them adaptable for most all or- dinary occasions. Worsted Jersey Sports Suits, $18.75, real man-tailored suits of fine worsted Jersey in a number of different styles, one shown at the extreme right of the illustration. All sizes in black, navy, Copen, tan, taupe, fawn, rose and light blue. Remarkable values in Sweaters of various styles and colors, $2.95, $3.95 and $4.75. Apparel Section, Third floor. Anniversary Sale of Imported Cretonnes, 75¢ and $1.55 Yard At 75¢ Yard—28 to 31 inch Imported Cretonnes, for dra- peries, slip covers, cushions, pillows ; in most every imaginable type of design and coloring. At $1.55 Yard—28 to 31 inch widths, and qualities that have formerly sold at prices far above this. De- signs such as flower basket, tropical birds, floral Chinese, English and others. The colorings are rich and beautiful in such tones as black, gray, taupe, blue, tan and mulberry background, with wonderful color combinations in the designs. ) Kapock Drapery Fabrics, $2.25 Yard—Rich and lustrous k ggfi.d(’ n tones of green, rose, mulberry, brown, pock is especially desirable for spring and summer hangings. Upholstery and Drapery Section, Fifth fioor, APPAREL New Plaid Skirts, $10.75. Smart and unusual color combinations and very fine tailoring distinguish these models. Plain, side pleated and box pleated, in all sizes. Model illustrated. Novelty Silk Skirts, $13.75. Very un- usual styles, fashioned of novelty and the very popular sports silks that are usually to be had only in skirts at much higher prices. A wonderful assortment of col- ors. Model illustrated at top. Coats, Wraps and Capes, $34.75. Fine Velours, Twills, Men’s Wear Serge, Tricotine, Chamoistyn, Cut Bolivia and Satin. The very latest and smartest designs, either plain or fancy. All sizes and colors. Tailored" Suits, $44.75 (one style i]lustratcd, second model from right). Smart new models, tailor- ed and semi-tailored. They are of tricotine, men’s wear serge and twill cord. Strictly plain, mannish coats; new box coats and tuxedo coats. Black and navy blue in a full assortment of sizes. Jersey Sports Coats, $17.75. The cor- rect weight for street or sports wear. In combinations of brown and tan, copenhagen and brown, brown and blue. Smart models ; sizes 36 to 44. New and Specially Bought Merchandise AT VERY GREAT SAVINGS The entire store has prepared and is ready with the greatest values of the year. NO PHONE OR LOCAL MAIL ORDERS ACCEPTED Leather Handbags Anniversary Price, $3.50 In two styles, as shown in the and remarkably fine values. Both are of pin-seal leather One has engraved, silver-finish frame, with silk lining and inner compartment, mirror and pocket. The other has seal- covered frame, But- ler - finished trim- ming, silk lining, in- ner compartment, mirror and pocket. Both are dn black, blue, brown and gray. $3.50 each. The two shapes are illustrated. Leather Goods Section, First floor. Women’s Silk Hose $1.35 and $1.95 pair Full-fashioned silk hose, with lisle garter tops and soles, in black, white, cordovan and Swinging Photo Adfrican brown; sizes 874 to 10. Special, $1.35 Frames, $I50 pair i P Swinging Photo Frames, in bright or dull finish; three attractive designs; in 6 sizes. Photo Frame Section, First floor. Organdy Collar and Cuff Sets, 85¢ Attractive collar and cuff sets, of organdy, in roll or flat styles, trimmed with embroidered dots and a Valenciennes edge. Neckwear Section, First floor. Fancy Dotted Veiling, 50c Yard Fancy mesh veiling, in brown, taupe, navy and black, with colored dots, in smart contrasting shades. Veiling Section, First floor. Hair Brushes, $1 and $1.25 Hair Brushes, solid wood backs; pure bris- tles; in rose and ebony finish ; 2 sizes. Perfumery Section, First floor. Pure Thread Silk Hose, very fine quality, full fashioned, in black, white, brown and cordovan, sizes 815 to 10. Some have lisle soles. Special, $1.95 pair. o — — Hosiery Section, First fioor. niversary Sale of Philippine Lingerie Philippine Night Dresses, $2.50. Entircly handmade of fine nainsook, with low round, square or V neck and short kimono sleeves, beautifully finished with fine scalloping. Philippine Envelope Chemise, $2.25. Entirely handmade of fine nainsook, in camisole style, with scalloped shoulder straps and trimmed with hand scalloping. Silk Underwear Section, Third floor. Misses’ Fine New Skirts Anniversary Prices, $7.95 and $10.75 Baronet Satin Skirts spe- cial at $7.95 include the bright and beautiful colors so much desired—rose, navy, nile, blue, taupe, brown, maize and plain white. Good quality and attractive models trimmed with novelty pockets. s B EF The All-wool Plaid Skirts, special at $10.75, in both box and side pleated models and exceptionally smart colorings. Blue and tan, brown and tan, navy and gold and navy v and green. The two models are illustrated. Sizes 24 to 27 waist; 32 to 37 length. Misses' Section, Fourth floor. Cut Glass, Glassware and China In the Anniversary Sale at Remarkably Low Prices Cut Glass Bonbon Dishes, $1.65 Each— Light Cut Glass Iced Tea Glasses, $165 Five dainty shapes, two of which are pic- half dozen—Plain and fancy shapes. (Illus- tured; suitable for jelly, olives, pic N trated.) celery and candy. " quality brilliant American cut, in rich designs. English Earthenware Teapots, 95c each —Four and six cup sizes and five shapes. (Illustrated.) Light Cut Glass Candy Jars, 88c Each— Very dainty floral cutting and a most un- usual quality for the price. (Illustrated.) Pyrex Glass Pie Plates, il nickel frames, $275 each— (Iustrated.) Glass Refrigerator Jars, $1.58 set of 3— Covered jars. in graduated sizes, for keep- ing foods fresh and palatable and free from contamination. English Porcelain Covered Dishes, 85c each—Large variety of shapes and patterns, in rich colors. The price does not begin high-grade -inch size, Cut Glass Vases, $7.45 Each—Twelve- inch size and two shapes; floral design, polished center. (Illustrated.) Mahogany-finished Serving Trays, $1.65 each—Decorated center and colonial wood handles; removable back; size 11xI17 inches. (Illustrated.) Ln)l‘v:zg'hes::t flall““ Gol;';‘_z; ;:"d' 5':5:'"_'_'1': to represent actual cost of production. the beautiful poinsettia pattern, (Illus- Imported China Covered Dishes, $1.95 trated.) eul;—bRo&md an:’d oblonE‘ sbap:;, wiu;‘g%l. . ored border and spray decorations. e sgsy“x c“. “I',‘,E::;"::: ":h';l;:(,el ;‘:;';:;g to sell at more than twice this price. quality; 1-guart size. (Illustrated.) China and Glass Section, Fifth floor.