Evening Star Newspaper, December 12, 1921, Page 18

18 THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1921 Clhe Store of Practical (Jifts ]_AN,S BURGH 6-BROT E@ I is STORE NEWS for Tuesday, December 13, 1921 420-30 Seventh Strect Nerthwest Four for $1.00 2,000 Standard Make Phonograph Records The maker’s name on every record In justice to the maker and our-policy of TRUTH IN ADVERTISING, we want to say right off that these are discontinued numbers (which we must dispose oi—that’s good business—at any sacrifice). All are perfect 10-inch, double-face records, with a selection on each side. The selections available include many favorites of bygone days —there are probably many that are not in your record library. “This sale offers a saving opportunity in procuring them. 2000 only—first come, best served. AlF are ve stration of s sre r Bected we muxt any, none C. 0. D. No phone orders All sales final. ©On Sale, RBargain Gth—Lansburgh & Brother Felt Moccasins Ribbon and Pompon Trimmed at $1.19 Certainly a boon to Christmas shoppers. For more than one reason, too—not only because they are without a question the most remark- able value available in Felt Moccasins, but be- cause therc are styles, colors, es for every member of the family. Finished with full pompon and a neat ribbon run at the top, these slippers can be proudly offered to any friend and bz sure of a welcome. Padded soles add to their service features and the color range includes wistaria, orchid, lavender, purple, copen, French blue, American beauty, rose, taupe, brown, tan and pale blue. 3 Your shopping expedition isn’t complete until vou include several pairs of these Moccasins. % Bargain Table—Main Floor. Beacon Bath Robifié " Everybody knows it—everybody approves, especially the one to receive a robe length || or a made-up robe of this standard grade. All the wanted colors in plain, reversible and | pattern effects. Very special. i 27-inch width, yard, 58c. | N First Floor—Lansburgh & Brother The gift ;hat !;fings:omfofl Silk Robes $18.75 If there’s anything the normal woman adores, it's what the Italians call “dolce far niente” — sweet idleness! What more appro- pos than one of these garments of comfort and an in- vitation to while away leisure hours in ease and luxury! Knowing the feminine in- stinct for beautifying even the hours of ease, we selected col- ors that enhance the softness of her complexion—rose, or- chid, copen and palest blue. We also made a point of lovely materials — satin and crepe de chine—weaves that exude an air of “sweet idle- ness”—then last, but by no means least, we determined to include unsurpassed VALUE! There are several styles, most of them in the coat model, with pockets, turn-back cuffs, long collar reaching almost to the waist line, and they are neatly lined with white Jap silk. ‘ Third Floor. Cost of Christmas Giving January Reduction NOW On Women's and Misses’ Coats, Suits, Dresses and Skirts In the rush and bustle of Christmas shopping one is - apt to overlook the fact that the Ready-to-wear section 1s offering very interesting values, but a glance at the fol- lowing items will quickly convince any one that NOW is the time to buy Right NOW when you can use the garments—when cold weather makes it necessary to wear good, warm clothes, we take the reductions that are usually offered only in January January Reductions on Modish Winter Coats Formerly Priced $35.00 to $89.50—Now $25.00 $45.00 $45.00 Clearance time is at hand, and aside from the extremely low pricing, cvery coat embodies commendable features— and, remember, they are from our regular stock. Coats for every occasion. Coats of Normandie, Tweeds, Orlando, Pan- velaine, Cordet, Cord de Laine, Ulna, Suedine and Velour, with huge collars of fur or convertible self collars. Sizes for women and misses; also extra sizes. January Reduction on Silk and Cloth Dresses Formerly Priced $15.00 to $39.50—Now $12.95 $1895 $24.95 Remember, every dress highly desirable; every ¢ress from regular stock. Scores of styles in Crepe de Chine, Canton Crepe, Crep-back Satins, Poiret Twill, Tricotine and Char- meuse. Beaded. embroidered, braided or straightline tai- lored models. Dresses for street, afternoon, party and gen- eral wear. Mostly the desirable navy blue, brown and black. Sizes complete, including extra sizes. January Reductions on Tailored and Fur-Trimmed Suits Formerly Priced $39.50 to $69.50—Now $29.00 and $39.00 Many of these suits have been in our stock only a few weeks; and if garments of such high character were ever offered here at these low prices, then we cannot recall the time. They are made of finest qual- ity Moussyne, Suedine, Wool Velour and Duvet de Laine, and trimmed with rich furs—Squirrel, Mole, Nutria and Beaverette. Plenty of smart tailleurs are included. Sizes for women and misses. January Reductions on Wool and Silk Skirts Formerly Priced $7.95 to $16.95—Now $4.50 $8.95$1 195 Silk and wool skirts adhering in true style to'every dictum of fashion—showing all the smart effects in pleats. Even the season’s favored Prunella Skirts are included. Materials are Wool Prunella, Wool Plaids. and Checks;” Baronette Satin and Fancy Silks. At these ridiculously low prices you can’t go wrong, even if you buy now with the thought of having a smart Skirt for the Spring season.. Waistbands from 26 to 36 inches. i Second Floer—Lansburgh & Brother O S N S S S i S N TSP S S N Y7 S 7 S B SRS ST 75 ST | i S ST S RO Y S R Merry - Christmas Gifts A gift should carry some sentiment, and when one receives a usable, well-thought-out gift, what a flood of feeling comes over one! Any one can buy who has the money, but to give her something she really needs, something you know she’ll enjoy every time she uses it, that is givable. Here’s a fractional list of the hundreds of givable items selected for your choosing and your economy. If she is a society butterfly, give her a Feather Fan Ostrich, in one, three and five plume styles. The whole range of evening colors are present, from the flamingo hue to peacock—"birds of a feather” and opposites side by side in this col- lection. Ostrich Fans, one-plume model, $6.05. Ostrich Fans, three-plume model, $17.44. Ostrich Fans, five-plume model, $19.94. Chanticleer Fans (coque), brilliant colors, $14.95 to $19.04. Spangled Fans to match sequin robes, $13.04 to $29.95. Coque and Ostrich Hair Ornaments, $2.95. (Prices include tax.) Imported Beaded Envelope Bags Scintiltating colors in hosts of beautiful de- signs ; small bags for the handkerchief and puff she carries when doing society. Price includes tax, and the total is only $12.95. First Fl0of—Lansburgh & Brother. Did you ever think of making up Special Bath Sets to Give? Knickerbocker Spray—Compactly boxed; sev- eral styles and sizes, priced accordingly. Included are guaranteed rubber tube, nickel spray and rub- Dber spray. The complete outfit at $2.50 to $5.00. Everhot Bag—Constructed upon a caloric plan, which hclds the heat for more than twenty-four hours. The outer bag is of guaranteed rubber and the heat bag &s devised to fit comfortably and re- tain the heat. No moisture, no trouble, no ex- pense. $1.50 and $2.00. Refills, each, 15c. Colgate’s Bath Soap—Of course, you know Colgate’s—who doesn’'t? When making up a gift set for the bathroom, include three cakes of Col- gate’s Bath Soap, 25¢. Bath Sponges—Don't forget a couple of sponges—these are regulation bath size. Spe- cially priced at, each, 25c. Bathbrushes—Easy to wash your own back with -one of these handled brushes—by the way, the handle is detachable and only $1.50. Hand Scrubs—It will help if you include one or two of these hand scrubs in the outfit you are making up. Each, 25¢ and 35c. Prophylactic Toothbrushes. 35¢. Red Cross Toothbrushes, 50c. Park and Tilford’s Witch Hazel, 8 oz., 25¢; 13 oz., 45c. Pebeco Tooth Paste, tube, 39¢c. Shaving Stick. Colgate’s, 35¢. Houbigant’s Talcum (Ideal), 85c. First Floor—Lansburgh & Brother Just a bit of Silverware for Gifts A special lot of Wm. Rogers famous Silver-plated Ware at a price far below regular, just as a Christmas favor to our iriends who give this sort of presents. Price includes tax, and you may choose a half dozen of any one item at— $2.59 Hali dozen Bouillon Spoons 7 Hali dozen Butter Spreaders Half-dozen Oyster Forks Half dozen Soup Spoons Half dozen Iced Tea Spoons Half dozen Dessert Forks Silver-plated Boudoir Clocks—Cathedral design— very dignified, at the same time it is_an ornament as well as a practical bit of silverware. The face is silver and the numerals in strong contrast, black, clearly de- fined. These clocks are guaranteed. so buy confidently and be sure the gift will please. Price, including tax, $4.59 and $4.95. Carving Set—With silver-plated handles. The set consists of sharp carving knife, fork and steel—nicely boxed—and the price is only $250. First Floor—Lansburgh & Brother Choice of Lincoln or La France design. Boxed for giving. Gift Boxes In the Toilet Article Section Mavis Gift Box 3-piece set comprising Talcum Powder, Toilet Water and Soap, nicely boxed, $1.75. 4-piece set consisting of Talcum, Extract, Face Powder and Toilet Water, $3.50. - Mavis Toilet Water, bottle, $1.00. Mavis Extracts, bottle, 50c. Djer-Kiss Gift Boxes 3-piece Set containing Toilet Water, Talcum and Face Powder, beautifully boxed, $3.25. Roger & Gallet Gift Boxes . In a beautiful leather case, this twin set of two bottles, containing the renowned Parma Violet that is the delight of fine perfumes, $4.00. First Floor—Lansburgh & Brother Give Her a Boudoir Carafe These practical and pretty utilities are con- structed on the caloric Flan, beautifully colored; glazed and decorated surface, in rose or blue. Two sizes, $12.25. s Same style, plain, at $9.75. Nickel Carafes and Thermos Bottles, $1.50 to $6.25. First Floor—Lansburgh & Brother MARGH ADVOGATED 0 AN ARV Ex-Chief of Staff’s Report Warns Against Cut to Pres- ent Strength of 150,000. Warning against a jermanent re- duction of the Regular Army below 200,000 enlisted men is sounded in the last annual report of Maj. Gen Peyton C. March, mow retired, war- time chief of staff of the Army. The report covers the twelve-month period preceding the general's retire- ment from the post of ». on last July 1, when he by Gen. Pershing, wi Harbord as deputy chief of Warns of “Grave Danger.” Gen. March declares in his report that the idea that an Army of 150,000 men, the strength now authorized by mandate of Congress, furnishes 13 per cent as much national d as a force of 260,000 “is a fall Gen. March asserts that n the war has been won there i danger” that the American p will lose sight of “the fortunate es- cape from indescribable calamity that i- adds, it required = teen months for the United States to put an independent Army in the fleld in France, and asks what would have happened had France required so lonz 2 time to put into line the first fight~ ing unit. “And vet we hear,” he says, “a million men can spring to arms over- night!” Urges Universal Training. Turning to the question of univer- sal military training, the general says that “if that portion of the manhood of the nation which would serve with the colors in time of war could appre- ciate what it means when untrained men must be hurried into battie they probably would vote overwhelmingly for the training in time of peace would fit them for their duties in and would insure them a decent chance for their lives on the field of battle.” LANSBURGH & BROTHER Bargain G*Floor For Xmas Bungalow Aprons X7 - Smart styles for /§ general wear /’ around the house. Neat in appear- ance and easy to slip on. Neat patterned percale. Sweaters All wool; beau tifal two-tone ei- fects; black and white included. The brushed wool collar gives add- {8 ed smartness. $2.95 " Satin Camisoles Sz Washable satinfmpresse with lace _trim-|| ()8 ming: ribbon shoulder straps. You'll be proud to give or receive one for Xmas. $1.39 Jap Crepe Kimonos Heavy crepe in e wanted colors, beautifully hand- embroidered i floral patterns. A useful, yet orna- mental gift. $2.79 House Dresses Made in sev- eral attractive and dark per- cales, and trim- med with_ con-(J trasting piping. On the Bargain