Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, December 20, 1919, Page 13

| th to th of «Ait. t of my Give her a handsome Bead- ed Bag. Have you seen them? IP'll wager that she has, and that she is hoping that she will find one on the Christmas tree, with her name on it. There are many designs, some elaborate, ‘and all of them beautiful. The various color combinations are particularly attractive and varied, and the prices vary reasonable. From $13.50 to $54.50. PR I I A Exquisite Little Garments for Baby any Mother would like to receive some of these. We could devote almost our entire space to just this one department, but to be brief let us suggest— A Long Kimona of warm outing ‘flannel, of cashmere, or of dainty Crepe de Chine. Just as sweet and dainty as can be. Some are as low as $1.85 and from that to $5.98. Japanese Knitted Jackets for the cold weather, in pink or blue, and hand embroid- cred, can be had for $3.98 a nd $98 Hand-made Sweaters ar: warm as well as charming, and most rea- sonably priced from $2.98 to $598. Why not one of these? Baby -has to have Bonnets, too, and here you may spend as little as $1.00 or go as high as $5.93. Then there are the little skoes of silk or white kid, and the Carriage Robes of Japanese quilted Silk Crepe, of Chinchilla or the knitted robes, from $298 to $7.98. By all means don't forget the baby. Books for Youngsters .and " Oldsters. A ] If moderate prices and good, clean stories interest you as possible - gifts we . know' that you will appreciate .our book tables. We have Grosset and Dunlap’s’ popular copyrights at 75c for the grownups—all cood stories, . For the’ small children there are many pic- ture books in. paper or linen, with all of the . delightful friends of childhood within the covers — Mother Goose, Billy Whiskers, Peter Rabbit, and all the rest of the animal family.* For the older boys and girls ' there are many splendid stories ‘in ‘various series. The Campfire Girls, Boy Scouts, Red Cross, Air- plane, Submarine, Schoo] and College Stories; Etc. They.. are all clean and well written and full of interest. < We Advise Early S s e s For the Intimate Personal Gift the Beautiful Lingerie or S:lk Underwear, For your dearest girl friend, or for mother's gift to daughter, there could be noth- ing more appropriate. To begin with we will show you seme really exquisite Phil- I'ppine, hand embroidered Night Robes, Cors<t Covers, and Chemises at prices all the way from $2.88 to $3.58. Wkat woman would nat covet a gift like some of these? Possibly a Velvet Bag would suit her better. None but the latest styles will be found in our big stock, and the colorings are almost as varied as the styles and prices. You will find black, brown, tan, greenm, blue and S fi some' things they | ith others I cann No, I, myself i BUY NOW—TIME FLIES Toyland Nears Its End Toyland stocks are rapidly diminishing and the end is in sight. Don’t postpone that buying another day or disappointment may be yours. Of course we will have toys until the last minute of the last day, but if you would have any opportunity to make careful choice you must come now. DOLLS—TOYS—GAMES OF ALL KINDS FLYAWAY SLEDS FOR THE YOUNGSTERS ARE BEST—THEY ARE LIGHT, STRONG AND STEER EASILY, FROM 98c TO $2.98 purple in various shades, as you may choose. Our selec- tion is unsurpassed. There are Bags as low in price as $1.75. There are a dozen different prices between that and $10.00, and we have Velvet Bags as high as $19.50. We can suit your pocket book. Let Us Show You. Then we would like to have you see a wonderful sei=tion of Envelecpe Chemises in fine, sheer muslin and rich silk. Exquisite bits or real beauty. Some are as low as $1.00, and then up to $8.93. A remark- ably complete assortment is ready for your choice. Night Rokes, 2lsc, of fine muslin or the mors beautiful Silk from $1.25 to $3.98, and the saucy little knickers from $1.50 to $7.88 should not bo omitted, In fact there is everything here the heart ¢f woman could desire. Buy that particular gift here. election., . How About a Sweater for the Young Lady or Her Mother? . C There are so many new ideas in these adaptable gar- ments, and they are so com- fortable, - ‘and usable, that another one cannot come amiss.’ We - have them in‘all the various wools and silks,. in both coat and slip-on de- signs. The price begin at $5.93, and: from that, upward, we show a very pleasing. as- sortment. *t s % 5 %3 ti k u A Black Leather Shoppirg Bag should be part of every woman's equipment. We can guarantee these Bags, the quality being cf the best, and we know the styles will please. Leather-lined and made with riveted frames, in 8 to 10-inch sizes. Here is a gift which is always satis- factory, and which offers you considerable range of price. We have them as low as $4.98 and up to $9.98. * 5 8 5 s s F Jewelry Which is Inexpzn- sive and Yet Really Good Value. Hundreds of pleasing littls remembrances will be found on the counters which are de- voted to these smaller Christ- mas g'fis. There are pretty Hat Pins, Brooches and Lin- gerie Clasps from 25¢c to $1.00 —there are stunning Rhine- stone Bar Pins from 39 to $4.50—the new Spanish Back Combs, in she!! and demi- amber from 5% to $5.98 — Rhinestone Back and Side Comb Sets from $1.25 and up- ward — Cloisonns Pins and Brooches as low as 25c—and many other pretty and expensive gifts. In the Shannon Building, near the Millinery Depart- ment we have a display of Gold Piated Novelties which are particularly appropriate at this time. There are Cruci- fixes from 50c to $3.50—Jewel Boxes from 5Cc up—Puff Boxes and Hair Receivers at 59c and 79c—Clocks from $2.50 upward, and many cther novelties. For the man. too, there are little gifts ih the shaps of enamel or pearl Cuff Links from 50c to $1.25 a pair. Inexpensive gifts, all of them, but all of them good, and all of them useful. * s 2 D! s CE R ) Wonderful Perfumes, Toilet Waters, Etc. o { O u Some of the very finost im- ported Toilet Waters and Perfumes, as well as the very best domestic products: will be found in onr Toilet Goods Department, near Main street entrance! The variety in both odor, and price is remarkable, and the very attractive way in which they are put up sungests their use as Christ- mas gifts. For the woman who i= fastidious about her perfumes we offer thoge which will satisfy. b Every School Girl Likes a Smart Rainy Day Outfit. We have assembled a splen- did variety of rainy day gar- ments in sizes from 6 to 14 years. Give them for. Christ- mas—growing girls love ‘em. $3.48 is all we ask for Rain- proof Capes with attached, plaid-lined hoods, while Stdrm Coats in plain and belted models may be had for $5.00, and from that up to $8.98. This is a mighty sen- sible gift. a The Lady Might Like an Apron. There are many dainty designs at little prices. A Tea Aprons of dotted Swiss or fin: Muslin are wonderfully attractive. Dainty and dressy, every woman likes to have a number ' of them for special occasions. Beginning at 3%, and from that, by easy. stages, to $1.98 we have a wonderful variety.’ Larger Aprons, too, their uses. The kinds busy housewives like. Some have hibs—some have not—some are'long and some are short—and every one ‘of them is.a good, value, from the 53¢ kind to those which sell for $150. Bungalow Aprons, too, which may- be slipped on over the'dress or dainty blouse, and protact it perfectly, make npleasing gifts. We have some as: low as $1.50, and from that to $2.50. h have that ay A | M| 1 be Ip Hew About Some Crochet Bed Room Slippers for Every Member of the Family? Warm and wooly, and mighty friendly to the feet on cold night or morning, thes ppers will make a splendid Christmas gift. The prices are low, beginning at 98¢ and ending at $1.98. While looking around the Art Goods Department, after buying the slippers let your nose direct you to the Balsam Pillows, which bring a breath of the deep pine woods right home to you. For the invalid or the y-at-home, no better gift could be asked. We have them at 50c—89c—S8c and $1.25, h; THE MANS GFT A NECKTIE It must be a regular man’s tie, too. That is, if you expect him to wear it. It takes an artist to design the pattern, the shape, the size, and the coloring, and a wise woman to buy the right one. Let us help you select them. WE HAVE ALL PRICES FROM 55c to $2.50 We do not think that you can beat those at the lower prices, as they were purchased months ago, and the prices have risen since then. We know that you will not find more beautiful ties anywhere than those we are selling at any of the prices. Christmas Standby. You want to send a dainty remembrance. It must not be expensive, but acod taste is absolutely required.- Some fine writing paper is the an- swer to the problem. We have many handsome holiday Papeteries, both white and colored papers of the finest grades, containing one or two quires of paper, with enve- lopes, according to price. There are a dozen prices be- tween 29¢c and $1.00—there are many prices between a dollar and $3.98. We have just what you ure looking for. There are some cabinets containing both paper and corfespond- ence cards—therg are some boxes which contain only the dainty cards—and the prices are as varied, and as reason- able as the others. 'Buy the Paper Early Stationery is b a fi * 2 . A Good, Silk ar Heather- bloom Petticoat is a Very Useful Gift. Even.in these days of long clinging lines ‘they still use ’em, and the woman. wno wears one would appreciate this zift. There are genuine Heatherbloom Skirts in black and colors, with - silk flounce at $3.93. There are genuine Heatherbloom Pettie coats, in both regular.and ex- tra sizes at §2.98 and $3.48. And then come the Silk Taf- feta and Jersey Skirts from $5.98 up. Why not buy the lady one? . The Man Might Enjoy Re- ceiving a New Bill Fold. or Purse or other Leather Novelty. L There ‘are Bill- Folds -and Pass Cases, in many -styles, in black or tan, and a new one " never comies amiss. Some. are marked as low as 25c—thers are many at 50c and 53¢, and from that up to $250, and even more. No matter how much, ar how little you wish to spend we have sometting here to suit. Then there are the Change ‘Purses from 25¢ up, Dressing Cases as low as $5.50, and Leather Collar Bags in great variety. You will find all these at the center count- er in the Main Strest Store. e D k h o c p L R Y All the Newest Shapes, Designs and Colorings 55¢—75¢—$1.00—$1.50—$2.00—$2.50 . Cheney’s Tubular Silk Four-In-Hands Are Absolutely All Pure Silk. Fancy Designs and Solid Colors, 75¢ Cheney’s Crepe Faille Four-In-Hands Are Likewise An Absolutely Pure Silk and Worth $1.50 SPECIAL PRICE $1.00 | b o Something For the House? Here It Is In the Art Goods Department, Christmas Hosiery Always Makes a Hit. Our Women's Department 'is Well Supplied. Black Silk Full-fashioned Stockings can be had for $2.00 —$250 and all prices up to $3.75, and the Colored Silk Hose from $250 to $325 a pair. Then there are the 8Seamless Silks in black and colors from $1.35 to $1.85, less expensive but good in every way. The Fancy ‘Lace and Clocked Silk Stockings are beautiful and only cost $4.00 and $450. No woman could resist such a gift. And then down the long list you will come to the two-tone novel- ties, Lace Boot and Drop Stitch Silk Stockings from 7.1.5 to $2.00 a pair. And Silk isles from 50c 1.00—all are excellent gifts.. Stockings for the boys from 50c to and for the girls from 35¢.to $1:00—and for babies from 29¢ to 79%c. Why look farther? & celoein e 3 How about that handsome Tapestry Table Runner at $3.50 or $4.98. On the library table there place waiting for it. The beautiful Fiiet Lace Centers from 50c to $12.50 and the Filet Runners from $2.50 to $5.00 will find an honored place too, for noth- ing more dainty could be de- sired for the dining room or for the tca table. There are also beautiful embroidered center pieces, and Tapestry Pillows and Sterling Silver Bag Tops, and lots of other things which women love right here, at prices which are not too kigh. R S The Very Finest Candy for Christmas. This Mirror Candy, put up most attractively in glass jars is just the .thing tor Christmas. It is absolutely pure, and a safe capdy for the little ones. There's a sugar shortage, you know, and we advise an early purchase of whatever quantity you will require. There are jars at 20c, 40c, 65¢, $1.10. Assorted Chocolates and Bonbons, 40¢c, 50c, 83c, $1.00. Hard A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY SPECIAL Damasse Ottoman Silk Four-In- Hands, Worth $2.50 SPECIAL $ 2. o a PRICE A rich, heavy silk in two different patterns, and six beautiful colerings in each design. These ties are the richest and handsomest we have ever offered at a reduced price. - They are all the new, large shape, and have slip banids. Special $2.00 I ba | or complain if | out: for him., ‘many. timés they have’ ple as being human beings with:fe ings. ‘who should rnot be treated, slaves, or unjusti 2boy .| Up-And-Ge! clerks take and then o out with would be well for us all t the' new year by trying ea%ie; for the people we and by seeing the beautif; our “City of Churches.” . Cortaa ons beautiful river, our. par] other parts of our city of our appreciation. think T ai dwelling criticism for me, am glad Yor the here. have so much do well to reme 80 out of Norwich and if they do not like u: any time, ag compulsory, than adds to our e feels he would 1 | think clety, show for him; but let him are true' to ourselves, t | try, and true to our city Wi f\‘;;‘d;r' })l-et I have a large fra 0dy has ever ca % » e s eve lled me “fatty,” o g 21l. my friends will say that “T car- ry myself well.” ‘but T will confide to The that it is no accident, but th care and system. small kitchen and caring fo ers, I get considerable exercise; and strenuous enough it is, too, as most of you will believe! mower over the grounds when I get pick fruit and berries, in fact do eve thing possible to get exercise. thcughtful husband. tul, in § Cream together one-quarter of a éiy salt. tures with haif a cup of sweet milk, vou feel you can ndd 4 a 1 Never the Christmas feorning, But, somebody th _(Continued from Page Tweive) ‘f'an;é: _therefore why! .should- he do got p;‘ggpfiefvea im., "1 have alwavg fofind e Clrks in Norwich cour%eousf’wnd put themsel more trouble for me than I wa em to. - I have always thought of these y criticised as in’; ve-mentioned article. : Norwich certainiy has a great deal. business for a place that has “too tle ‘pep.” Perhaps they knew “Get- t.” When I read the plece wondered if the writer was not one those people who had the habit {| Zoing into the stores when ho- aidrog ean to buy anything ‘and having thé down a number of things} thank you.” T I think there are two sides to the story written in Saturday’s paper. ' Tt 0 begin with to make it deal with, Certainly our , and many, are worthy people of Norwich will only M good .enough to have a here, and have no unjust I thank them; and Y privilege of lving On the other hand, these people. who “Gét-up-and-get® may mber ‘that our trains’ as well as come ip; ! s they can'go. their remaining is npt and it detracts rather ;r{e!flare‘t however, if ike to stay here and We are good enough for his so- let us overlook his._error. and- 2 feeling of sincere friendship know that we rue to our:coun- and churches, BETSY BRAY.T A'STOUT SISTER SPEAKS. - Dear Friends of The Social Corner: If the everal of the writers have taken ‘s ing of late at us h eavyweight girls; say are true, and ot quite agree. am not actually me, and any such names; bu This ‘may be true; Cornerites e result of On our farm I always cultivate. s garden, and in plantifg T this, and for my flow- I even run the lawn ime, T keep on my feet about the itchen, never hesitate about. goffg pstairs, help rake hay in the season, TE2 Above all, I wear the proper corset —and that, as I have so often read in The Bulletin and. other papers, is the foundation of a good appearange. rom my butter and egz profits— a I have any—I willingly take.the. ce of this real comfort and neces- v, for I know the results will be sat- isfactpry’ In these days, when straigi- lines prevail in the smartest-cut gar- ments, the stout woman has her in- ings; and then my one «good suit is f a dark color, so that my sise -is ot made more conspicuous. Many women make themselves look - ulky, by wearing all sorts of glaring: colors which should bereserved for the slender sisters. with a hat proper for a school. gifl, They top these nd, too, their clothes never look neat’ or well cared for, but their wearers fook as though they had slept ig tha garments they have on. My 'New England training makes me. careful to ave something just a trifie extra:for Sunday best.” Then when I go out I feel satisfied with myeelf, and I am sure that makes me “carry myself’ as’ i friends say, in -a light and easy:mafl~ [|ner, s othat T am not rated in th heavyweight elass. ANNIE LAURIR.” KIND SON—KIND HUSBAND. Dear Social ‘Corner. Editor: That §| was a very interesting letter Saturdasm 4| from Engaged Girl; but is she not ex- ggregating ‘her. ‘trials?” It seems to; me that the very. fact her young mamn: friend is devoted to his mother and eager to gratify every whim, ‘is est pledge of. his devotion when hall marry. An obedient retty apt’to considerate son urn out a devoted, andy * Then, too, Engaged Girl would sng wisdom in agreeably falling in writ] the evident wishes of both the boy and: &3 is .mother—let her willingly conunrg %\o make her home with her mother-! in-law after marriage, since that will e her husband’s wish, - Hersunsel- shness will be certain to Win jts re-, ard, a happy married life,.dnd for} littie personal 'sacrifice, she ma make I amisure she will receive; full ompensation in the future. T“’ICE-A»W{DQW. USING CORN SYRUP. Pear Social Corner Sisters: : i 3 Now, | that every grain of sagar counts, yet, one Sister wrote last wcek, the oor, puzzled house-keeper must still eep the good things coming for he ungry folks, let me tell you my fa- v of ‘making corn syrup use-: ng Corn Syrup Cup Cake: f shortening. two Yablespoons of curfi srup and add two lightly beaten eggs.2 ift together one and three-quarteérs' ups of flour, two teaspoons of baking: owder and a quarter of a teaspoon, pf Gradually combine the two mig- cat weil and flavor with a teadpbon: f . vaniila extract, Bake in smalk: reastd cup cake pans. =8 LUCINDA M. T, v i A GOOD PRUNE PIE RECIRE. g r Social Corneri In"a larfe y it.is no use, I.have found: go one or two pies at a time; they on't “go round.” Fiere. is gy o for prune pies which makes Jree: “ & & Prune Fie—Male a crust as rich as ord. Take tivo -e1ps: f flour for two pies—tbat is my rule: 1 little salt, one-half ‘tessneow .r; nst one of cream tartar: sift togather, ne teaspoon cf suzar, two large cons oi lard and one of Ruttd fillin in take one ncurd of ntun arm . water and_beil tenter. Sinna &nd* mai nch of table salt, olso ene édp For n a f sugar. Too often v a.femily wilha® prme pie but m recine eatePe AVNT RATE: . L. Dec. 14th. A KiND WISH FCR ALL. Dear Soc.al Corner Ediicr. Sisters, wish you all a vé nd that the New Never the c¢ld y Old days, old ux;,e!, old 1