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THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, WEDNESDAY, DE(‘EMBER 25, 1929, YEAR-END SALE'! " All this fine apparel reduced! Jelleff quality—Jelleff style—Jelleff REDUCTIONS! This page crowded with news doesn’t half tell the story! A FASHION INSTITUTION Paris Washington NewYorh Downstairs clearing—200 pieces $2.00 to $5.00 Jewelry, $1.95—All mussed Handker- chiefs, men’s and women’s, 50c ones, 3 for $1.00; 35c ones, 25c—$1 Handkerchiefs, $5 Imported Clocks, $2.50 50c—Slightly marred handbags at great reductions. $10 Musical Powder Boxes, $5 3 Always the sale of the Winter. This year, more coats, more dresses—greater variety, deeper markdowns! Young people home from school can be $10 Cigarette Boxes, $5 re-outfitted at little cost. Women will take advantage of this sale to buy coats for now and next Winter. Dresses for the formal occasions of Jan- uary. As the year ends all stocks are cleared. Store opens 9:15 A.M. arich Coats—Why Not Put Your Christmas Money Into a Coat! Here are hundreds marked down—beautiful, fashionable, conservatively wearable coats with handsome fur collars and sets—now at \ Women’s Coats $59.50 to $79.50 Sport Coats—30 fine fur-trimmed sport coats in a variety of better materials including dark oxford mixtures, tan camel's-hair, novelty checks and weaves in green, tan, brown and blue . . . most attractively furred with beaver, wolf, skunk, kit fox, caracul and lapin. Entire size range from 34 to 42 $69.50 to $89.50 Dress Coats—Only twenty-five in this group but marvelous coats! and at the lowest price of the season. Large shawl and mushroom collars and cuffs of caracul', kit fox, wolf, marmink, muskrat and lynx. Side flares and straight lines...the popular black coats as well as simba and brown. Sizes 36 to 42 and 42Y; to 46 Larger Women’s and Little Women's Coats in These Groups Below $79.50 to $95 Coats—Extra for the Year End! Lovely black coats with black fox and skunk mushroom collars . . . black coats with kit fox for shawl collars . . . brown coats with kit fox . . . green coats with .skunk . brown coats with beaver and brown fox. Stunning new fashions that will delight you as much as the price will amaze you. Sizes 36 to 44 and little women’s sizes 3975 to 413 $98.50 to $110 Coats—Smartest styles and beautiful furs in this group of fifty elaborately furred models in simba, brown and black with large flattering shawl collars of black and brown fox, kit fox, lynx and Jap mink . . . tape mushroom collars of beaver, skunk and Persian lamb. Front flares, side flares, Vionnet wrap and straight lines. Sizes 36 to 44, 37 and 39, and 42} to 46 ‘Women's $125 to $145 Coats—Wide choice of smart flare coats with black Persian lamb, Vionnet wrap coat with deep shawl collar of black fox, tunic flare back coat with beaver shawl collar. Side flare and princess flare coats with natural fitch shawl collars and cuffs. Wrap coats with black lynx border, collar and cuffs. Sizes 36todd..... ‘omen’s $215 Coats—Only fifteen of these dressy coats :Y!ove'{y. I?llaz:k‘:el?elt and imported black broadtail with natural Russian fitch, black lynx, kit fox and black fox . shawl and mushroom collars and spiral, flare and muff cuffs coats well worth your earliest inspection..... omen's $215 to $195 Coats—Just twenty of these fine coats, but Xzix qualig'l makessl up for their quantity . .. slenderizing straight lines, as well as side and back-flaring models . . . cape, shawl and mushroom collars, of kit fox, kolinsky, Jap mink, fitch, beaver, skunk . . . and krimmer . . . Black predominating, but plenty of simba and brown prices even lower than you possibly expect. Misses’ Coats $69.50 to $89.50 Dress Coats—With an abundance of black even at this low price and certainly an unusual selection of furs for a vear end clearance . . . wolf $39:30 4950 models $89.50 to $110 Dress Coats—Again stressing black, also tan, brown, green and blue in the new silhouettes, straightline styles with seaming and tuckings, belted models with high waistlines, princess and low-placed flares effects and luxuriously furred with beaver, fox, skunk, muskrat, krimmer, civet cat, squirrel, caracul, and Canadian wolf . 5692 5890 110 145 $110 to $145 Dyess Coats—Kashmir fabrics employing stunning style features. Vionnet wrap, low-placed flares . . . princess and straightline models smartly furred with fox, skunk, beaver, kit fox, krimmer, dyed civet cat, squirrel, wolf, in upstanding shawl and cape collars, with spiral, pointed and overcuffs. Plenty of all black, also tan, brown, green, blue and grey ................ AR 69 890 110 100 $125 $145 to $195 Dress Coats—Lovely models featuring such beautiful furs as Persian lamb, lynx, kit fox, and Fischer-dyed fitch . . . large muffler collarss cape shawls and upstanding shawl collars with spiral, pointed, and bell cuffs. Each model is distinctive, straightline effects with clever seamings, subtle flares, princess models and wrap effects. All black . .. and tan, brown, and green $175 to $250 Formal Coats—Distinctive better doats in the Kashmir fabrics, each exploiting a new fashion theme . . . low-posed flares . . . flares wrapping smartly to one side, princess or slim straight effects . . . and special attention directed to furs . . . upstanding shawl, cape shawl, muffler and tuxedo collars of pointed fox, paradise fitch, beaver, Persian lamb, Russian caracul, kit fox and krimmer. Black coats and colors also .. Misses’ Coats, Third Floor . $69.50 to $89.50 Sport Ensembles—Fine im- Su]ts— ported tweeds and mixtures—both finger- tip and full length coats, with muffler col- lars of Raccoon and Caracul—Others with scarf collars of self-materiat—handsome crepe blouses—Tan, Brown, Green, Rust. Both Women's and Misses’ sizes, 14 to 40 Dresses—Street, Evening, Formal Afternoon There are so many dresses reduced that it seems as though every need of every woman could be met at the marked-down figures. The Year-End brings the best dress opportunities of the entire year. | Women’s Dresses 9.50 to $25.00 Street and Afternoon Dresses—S0 of tflh’ue dresses in_Satin, ‘Georgette, Chiffon and Wool. -One-piece types in coat dresses, flared tiers and pleated tiers. Draped, beltet, jabots, surplice touches of lace, $ tucks, pins, flowers. These again are year-end lots— of some models you may find two or three—never more. Each dress is wearable and a distinct value opportunity. Colors: Brown—Blue—Green—Black— Red. Sizes 36 to 4. ; Women's $25.00 Dresses—For daytime and eve- ning wear. 50 smart afternoon and street dresses Misses’ Dresses Misses’ $1950 to $29.50 Dresses— Afternoon and Evening Frocks— Women’s Dresses $39.50 to $49.50 Dresses—Velvets, satins, silk crepes and chiffons—afternoon and nton crepes, evening gowns—higher waistlines. Black, $2 8.75 g:msp“em velvezv?:gsérifizfmt $15 green, blue, salmon pink . . . ch'ifions 'in prat e Bright shades—many beaded with bril- ol 30 e e Ermes liants. Sizes 36 to 44. i lace trimming, stitching, beading and $39.50 and $49.50 Dresses—Tailored flat buttons—taken from stocks for year < end clearaway. Good colors. crepe street dresses with even hemlines— Misses® $25.00 and $35.00 Tajl- f, skunk, kit fox, caracul, marmink, Jap fox and_lapin in a variety of shawl and s 50 muffler collars and striking cuffs. S| straightling and flared and princess (el of chiffon, net, satin, velvet, crepe and wool. In Black, Brown, Green, Blue, Red, Dahlia. Pas- tel shades for evening. Practically new dresses s 50 that we have taken to clear the stock—not more . than two or three of any one model and in many instances not more than one, but with every new style feature—higher waistlines—longer skirts—uneven hems—flares—drapes—clever neck and sleeve treatments. Size range is from 36 to 44. $25.00 to $2950 Dresses—All new dresses, just taken from regular stocks—one or two of a style of afternoon and evening dresses—in chif- fon, canton crepe, net and satin, and dresses with touch of lace, beaded tabs, shirred. bodices and sleeves—snug hips—normal waists for daytime wear. For evening wear the long skirts—fitted bodices—cut lower in back—long points that touch the floor. Colors: Black, navy, green, dahlia, brown, pastel shades for evening. Sizes 36 to 4. Dresses for Larger Women $25.00 to $35.00 Dresses—Wonderful values in these dresses of velvet, satins and crepes for all occasions . .. black satins for afternoon wear . the new long lines for more formal wear. Decidedly feminine dresses, soft and becoming—with a $2 3 '75 . . crepe dresses for street and afternoon wear—black, navy, brown, blue . . ..georgette afternoon dresses—black, navy ., . printed travel tweeds for street wear—black, navy, green, wine—40%; to 50%%. larger women . . . black crepe and black satin afternoon dresses—sizes 42%; to 46%. $65.00 to' $79.50 Dresses—Velvet evening dresses Zin the new silhouette—lovely lines for the s 49.50 graceful flowing skirts—rhinestone orna- ments. Sizes 36 to 42. $49.50 to $65.00 Dtesses—Chiffons, flat crepes and satins—afternoon and evening touches of lace—dressy chiffon afternoon dresses—beaded cuffs—rhinestone orna- ments—Lanvin blue, dahlia, green, red and black. dresses—sizes 36 to 42—many crepes with 338 75 . Costume Slips—mussed underwear. See the special tables in the grey shops after 10 a.m. of clearaway merchandise! For Larger Women $35.00 to $39.50 Dresses—Consisting of brown black satin afternoon dresses . .. crepe dresses for street and afternoon wear—colors: Black, nude, green, wine—40%; to 50%. $49.50 and $59.50 Dresses—Velvet dresses for afternoon wear—black, brown and blue afternoon wear . . . black satin dresses—sizes 42Y; to 46%;. Women's, Larger Women's Dresses—Second Floor 100 Fur Coats - In our year-end clearaway—offered at the most sweeping reductions of years—and with the conven- ience of our 10-Payment Plan Which allows you to pay 10% at time of purchase and 10% monthly. The most favorable opportunity we have known for our patrons to purchase a fur coat. Lot 1—$165.00 to $225.00 Fur Coats—Con- sisting of lapin, caracul, sealine (dyed 5125 coney) and muskrat. Lot 2—$225.00 to $295.00 Fur Coats— Black and brown caracul, sealine (dyed $175 coney) and lapin. Lot 3—$295.00 to $395.00 Fur Coats—Con- sisting of Hudson seal (dyed muskrat), s jap weasel, black and browrdf caracul; sil- ver, golden and dyed muskrat. Lot 4—$345.00 to $425.00 Fur Coats— Twelve fur coats of ocelot, jap weasel, nat- ural squirrel, Hudson seal (dyed muskrat), $2 95 raccoon, brown and beige caracul. . Four- teen: coats of silver. and golden muskrat. Lot 5—$49500 to $550.00 Fur Coats— Seven fur coats of Hudson seal (dyed $395 muskrat), krimmer, Persian lamb. Lot 6—$650.00 to $795.00 Fur Coats—Six fur coats of natural Siberian squirrel, jap $495 mink and Persian lamb. Furs—Fourth Floor Knitted Suits $19.50 to $29.50 Knitted Suits —60 3-piece knitted suits— 812-75 tweed, jersey and ribbed pat- terns—7 styles to select from. Reduced especially for this event. Sizes 14 to 44. $19.50 to $29.50 Sport Frocks— Jersey novelty wools and silk crepes—one, two and three piece styles — featuring the higher waistline—longer and fuller skirts —and interesting details. $35.00 to $59.50_ Sport Dresses— Novelty knitted tweeds—silks and lovely imported fabrics—made up in enticing copies of imports. A well selected assortment of styles, colors and sizes. Sportswear Shop—Fourth Floor Blouses $590 ' to $1050 Blouses—75 33_95 Blouses—all washable crepes in lovely assorted colors—circular jabots—pleated ruffles—collared and collarless necklines. Adapt- able for tuckin and overblouses. Sizes 32 to 42. $1950 to $35.00 Metallic $13_50 515 $25 Blouses—All our Metallic Blouses—both sleeveless and long sleeves—floral patterns —plain gold and striped ef- fects. Sizes 32 to 42. $1350 to $1950 Blouses—Our .95 best selling styles included in this group—the graceful jabot— Chanel bows—novelty cuffs— banded and belted styles—all explain their popularity. % $19.50 Dress Skirts—Black Trans- ‘10 parent Velvet Skirts—tiered and wrap-around models — all on dark silk tops. Blouses_and_Skirts—Fourth Floor higher waistlines—many with belts—eve- s 75 ning dresses—chiffons—satins and nets— . velvet dresses for afternoon wear . . . gegrgette 50 and velvet combinations—black and brown . . . . green georgette and velvet combinations for s39.50 ored, dressy afternoon and eve- ning frocks—Transparent vel- vets, Chiffons, Crepes and Tweeds—One, two and three piece models—dipping hemlines, low-placed flares, princess models—bows-side and back drapes. Low collars and cuffs. Red — Blue — Green—Brown— Dahlia—Coral—Flesh and Black. Not many of any one style, Misses® $29.50 to $39.50 Dresses —Street, afternoon and eve- g frocks—year-end reduc- tions—new styles. Crepes, Satins, Chiffons, Transparent velvets, Light-weight tweeds— Many dance frocks. Green— R e d—Blue—Dahlia—B e i ge— s . 75 Brown and Black. Prfncess models—snug-fitting hiplines— tailored one-piece dresses— flared backs—dipping hemlines +—beading—stitching and pleat- ings—Narrow belts—rhinestone lpms and buckles—Jabots of ace. $18.75 vMorning Frocks $5.95 Dresses—Crepenese frocks (a silk-like material which launders beautifully). Also covert cloth, jersey and tweeds—nicely tailored a95 and suitable for daytime wear— tan, blue, green, brown. 14-44, $10.00 Dresses—Jersey, tweed, wool crepe, covert cloth and silk crepe are included. ~Tailored frocks of 95 excellent quality material. Suitable . for business or home wear—blue, tan, green, wine and brown. 14-46. Morning Frock Shop—Fourth Floor Year-End Millinery 400 Hats drastically reduced Junior Coats $45.00 to $55.00 Dress and Sport Coats — Kashmir 525 fabrics, tweeds, mixtures styles—straightline models and subtle flares with the muffler collars of skunk —Woli—American Fox—Opossum and Jap Fox—many with special cuffs of fur—others with the gauntlet fabric cuff or tailored cuffs. Black, Blue, Green, Red and Tan; also tan-grey and brown mixtures es 11 to 17. $55 to $79.50 Sport and Dress Coats—With the s season’s smartest furs for the Young Miss—Muf- ; {l\er”aml éhawl collars of Volf, aracul, Raccoon, Skunk, Bleached Wolf and Kit Fox, specialn:r pointed cuffs and some with the smart tailored fabric cuffs. Slim, straight- line styles—low-placed flares—princess models—belted effect. Many models in all Black—also Tan, Brown, Green, Blue, Red and Grey as well as Tan- Grey and Brown mixtures. Sizes 11 to 17 years. $7950 to $11000 Dress Coats—The slim straight- $ line coats—princess— belted styles, the Vion- net wrap and low-placed flare models—large muffler collars— cape shawl collars and upstanding shawls with the elbow or pointed cutfs of Fox, Phaline, Krimmer, Caracul, Skunk and Canadian ‘Wolf. Plenty of all black or black with light furs; also Tan-Brown, Green and Blue. Sizes 11 to 17 years. —Third Floor. Suits— $9850 to $135.00 Sport and Dress Suits— Tweed and Kashmir fabrics—box and three-quarter length coats with shawl and Tuxedo collars of Raccoon, Caracul and Weli. satin blouses—wrap-around skirts . . & Ta:-]?;rog;eml!laufl $85 Green, for women and misses. Sizes 14-44. .. 4 Misses' $3950 and $49.50 Dresses — Light-weight wools, one-piece tailored crepes, one, two and three piece afternoon s 75 and evening frocks—in chiffons . and Milo.Cloth. Most-wanted styles—Brown—Beige—Green— Dahlia—Blue—Red and Black. Misses' $49.50 to $55.00 Dresses —VYear end clearaway of finer dresses—One-of-a-kind styles from the better grade manu- facturers’ beautifully made day-time and evening dresses « . . Princess—side drapes—Ilow- placed flares—tiers and uneven- drapes—hand-made flowers— belts of suede or self-fabrics— rhinestone pins and buckles. Brown — Beige—Green—Red— Blue and Black. Misses® $49.50 to $65.00 Dresses —Formal and semi-formal styles—for afternoon and eve- ning. Cantons—Chiffons and Lame—Princess models—high waist-lines with narrow string belts—straightline dresses with low backs, flares—uneven drapes—tiered skirts—Bertha collars—lace yokes and collars —Large selection of evening frocks. Eggshell—Flesh—Green —Brown—Dahlia and black, Sizes 14 to 18. Misses’ Dress Shops—Third Floor . Juniors’ $19.50 to $22.50 Junior Frocks, $15—Street, after- noon and evening wear. Crepes—Transparent velvets—Chiffons—and light-weight Wool—One, two and three piece models—Princess models— flared skirts—Belts of suede—Pique collars and cuffs. Brown—Red—Green—Blue and Black. Sizes 11 to 17, $2500 to $2959 Junior Dresses, $18.75—Smart youthful styles—street frocks—formal afternoon and evening dresses. Princess, flared skirts— snug-fitting hiplines, tiered skirts—collars and cuffs of lace—suede belts—colors of youth. Red—Blue —Green—Brown and Navy. $2950 to $35.00 Junior Dresses, $23.75—Beautiuil street frocks in light-weight wools in one, two and three-piece models—Chiffon dresses, with snug-fitting hiplines and dipping skirts for after- noon and evening. Brown—Green—Beige—Dahlia and Black. Sizes 11 to 17 years. $39.50 to $49.50 Junior Dresses, $28.75—Chiffon and crepes—a large group of dance frocks. Eggshell —Nile—Beige—Brown and Black—Year-end clear- away of all our better frocks for the Junior Miss —Smartly Selected Styles. Junior Shops—Third Floor 333.75 $3875 $3 formerly $10, $12.50 and $15. Now Every one of our Winter hats has been marked down; most hats bear labels of well known Paris couturiers. All head sizes from 20-inch to 23%4-inch large head size. Felts and soleils; also Metallic Dance Hats. : Our New Advance Spring Hats Arriving Daily $10.00 to $30.00 The new materials are. Porte Bonheur, Baka-Soi, Panama-Lac, Cha- mois-Soi and five weave Baku. New Colors Linen Blue Firebrand Red Rachel La Baule Tan Pastoral Green Kyoto Blue Tropic Red Waikiki Tan Millinery—Street Floor Hula Brown Lemon Peae Duomo Blue Pie Crust Hacienda