Evening Star Newspaper, December 18, 1928, Page 16

The Colonial Spinet . NCE every year at Christmas time Mayer & Co, promi- s fiweater Al4 fa- mous Blaock-front ggf:dieists over égifié tl ks of bl lities f ckers of over again in senti- nently f’eature d?S Sl ,qua 1' Hoasber e d type and in this desk ment. “This onic 1s 36 d loyely gifts. This year the variety is larger and more fndpifififi';’co%'?elfi I0r g drawes ik interesting than ever. It’s extremely simple and a delightful ence. 38 inches wide, $39.75 pleasdre to select a desk or secretary from t‘he‘vast Mayer & in red mahogany. Co. collection. Every good type of desk is included—John $140 Grand Rapids made Desk with two deep side drawers and long drawer. The interior is composed of six pigeonhole compart- ments, a small drawer and a compartment for stationery. 42 inches; walnut and gumwood. A faithful copy of the famous Governor Winthrop Secretary —every bit mahog- any with secret com- partments and auto- matic lid supports— locks on all drawers; 36 inches wide. $125 There are many ver- sions of the Win- throp Secretary, but the one illustrated at the right at $125 is one of the best values we have . of- fered in many, many months. "Lamps and Chairs are In Great Numbers Now Of course, if you do not want to give a desk or secretary, there are a thousand and one other useful things at the Life- time Furniture Store. For instance, we might suggest a smartly upholstered chair or one of the many artistic lamps that are shown, = . 0 E Here's a Governor Winthrop Desk after your own heart! 32 inches wide, with duto- matic lid supports and secret compart- ments; serpentine front; four roomy drawers. $69.75 A If you would like to achieve the Win- throp effect for a very little outlay, let us suggest this Gov- ernor Winthrop type Secretary with three drawers and 34 inches wide. $85 Hancock and Winthrop types, block fronts, spinets, secretaries, period and knee-hole desks, table desks, ladies” desks and others—in thrilling varicty at temptingly low Christmas prices. It’s time to act! Christmas is neat, Library and Knee-hole Desks are included in our present collection at temptingly low prices. ; A Desk is a very intimate and personal possession. It houses the records of the cherished moments of one’s life and it should be appropriately fine, Désks with noble qualities—faithful reproductions—are shown in goodly numbers now, There’s hardly an end to the variety. This page merely suggests a few of the hundreds of lovely desks in our present showing. There's a type of Desk for every per- sonality and every income. Truly a desk is a gift of long remembrance. Besides, desks from the Lifetime Furniture Store are “Lifetime Desks,” of precious quali- ties. There’s only one of As ‘'we said Jabove, these secretaries in there are Winthrop our collection. It’s and John Hancock in a green crackle Secretaries at nearly finish with conven- every price. This ient interior and one in mahogany three drawers for chiefly is 34 inches storage; 30 inches wide with automatic wide. ! slides. $75 ' $115 MAYER & CO. Seventh Street Between D and E You may observe Winthrop Desks at $85, but you seldom see one like this, in almahogany,36 inches wide, auto- matic slides, serpen- tine front and secret compartments for so modest a price. Truck Deliveries To "All Points Within 100 Miles It doesn’t matter whether you live in the beautiful valley of Virginia or in the mountains of Northwestern Maryland— just so it isn’t over a hundred miles or so—our trucks pass your doot. Shop at Mayer & Co. in Washington and be assured of safe delivery. This version of the Governor Winthrop Desk is only $47.50 and is one of the best values at the price we have ever seen. 34 inches wide and nice- ly finished. Here's a Secretary— pretty as can be— with automatic lid supports and an un--._ usually handy in- terior. Sixpigeon- holes, divided cup- board compartment and 2 small drawers. $85 Then there are three deep drawers below with swell front and especially attractive fretwork over -the %lass portions of the 00k ~compartments. 3313 inches wide, . John Hancock - type Desk with serpentine front, 32 inches wide, automatic lid sup- ports and secret compartments. Ma- hogany and gum- wood in a beautiful brown finish. $110