Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, December 17, 1916, Page 9

THIE OMAHA SUNDAY Brt, . DECKMBER 17, 1916. Give Merchandise or Glove Certificates as Christmas Gifts HEY are always acceptable to the recipients, as it permits them to buy when and whatever they choose. Sunday, December 17, 1916 We issue certificates for any amount desired. STORE OPEN EVER Jewelry EWELRY is one of the , most popular of gifts at hristmas time. These few suggestions for Monday : German silver mesh bags, $3.95 Gold-filled baby lockets, $2.50 Gold-filled link sets, $1.50 Non-slip lingerie clasps, 25¢ Waldemar chain sets, $3.50 La vallieres, sterling silver, $1.95 Pearl beads, solid gold clasp, $1.50 Gold-filled cuff links, at 50c Casque combs, brilliant sets, $1 Brooches, big variety, 25c to $2.50 Burgess-Nash Co.—Main Floor Fancy Goods CORES of fancy art or , embroidered articles that are suggestions of ac- ceptable Christmas gifts. Ribbon novelties, at 19c to 98c Satin pin cushion forms, 10c Pin cushions, muslin covers, 15¢ to 49¢ Dresden waste paper baskets, 89¢ Brocaded French novelties, 98¢ Dorine boxes, pink or blue, 69¢ Silver-plated gate tops, 39¢c Red California poppies, 25¢ Pointsettas, two sizes, each 10c Burgess-Nash Co.—Third Floor . Gift DOKS for everyone— the boy; the baby; the girl; the man or woman. Fiction, humor, history, etc. Heart of the Sunset, $1.35 Leatherface, by Baronen Orczy, $1.35 Penrod and Sam, $1.35 Lady Connie, late fiction, $1.50 Children’s Bluebird, $2.50 The Treasure Book, $2 Robinson Crusoe,illustrated,$2.50 Peter Pan, illustrated, $2 Boys’ books at 25¢, 60c and up Burgess-Nash Co.—Fourth Floor. Linen As Gifts VERY woman with a home of her own will appreciate linens as a Christmas gift. Here are a few suggestions from this big section. - Guest toweis, hemstitched, 35¢ to 50c Bath towels, fancy, large size,75¢ Wash cloths, initialed, each, 10c Linen table cloths, $3.25 and up Linen napkins, $2.75 the dozen Lunch napkins, at $4 the dozen Burgess-Nash Co.—Main Floor. Skates for Gifts SPLENDIDLY complete line for men, women, boys and girls. Boys’ skates, at 50c to $1.25 Men’s skates, at 95c to $10 Women’s skates at $1.25 to $4 Figure or racing skates, to $10 Burgess-Nash Co.—Fourth Floor . Give Gloves HEY are always accept- able and appreciated by the recipient. Holiday box if desired. French kid gloves, $2 to $3 Lambskin gloves, $1.50 to $1.75 Wash leather gloves,$1.75t0$2.50 Mocha gloves, lined, $1.75 to $2 English cape gloves,$1.75t0 $2.25 Double silk gloves, $1 to $1.50 Washable leatherette gloves, $1 to $1.25 Knit skating gloves, 65¢ to $1 Child’s kid gloves, 65¢ to $1.50 Child’s wool gloves, 29¢ to 65¢c Burgess-Nash_Co.—Main_Floor Give Slippers CCEPTABLE and ap- preciated by man, woman or child. Our line of slippers is very extensive. Fur trimmed felt slippers, $1.35 Ribbon trimmed felt slippers, at $1.35 Comfy slippers, all colors, $1.50 Eiderdown slumber sox, at 65¢c Quilted satin slippers, pair, $1.75 Kid boudoir slippers, pair, $1.45 Leather Pullman slippers, $1.35 Japanese silk quilted slippers, $1 Men’s slippers, felt, kid, $1.50 Burgess-Nash Co.—Second Floor " Infants’ Wear ND we must not forget the little tots at Christ- | mas time. Christmas is the greatest day in all the year to them. Children’s furs, Monday, $1.98 to $15 Child’s flannelette sleepers, 50c Child's bath robes, 2 to 6 years, $1.25 Child’s bath robes, 6 to 14 years, $1.98 Baby rattles, toilet sets, Monday, 25c to $3.98. Burgess-Nash Co.—Second Floor. Leather Goods AN you think of any- thing more appropriate than leather goods to give at Christmas? Real leather hand hags, $1 | Pin seal hand bags, $1.95 Novelty hand bags, special, $4.95 Panther seal bags, for $5.95 Poker sets, complete outfit, $2.95 Manicure sets, assorted pieces, $1 Leather music cases, special, at $2.95 Leather tourist cases, complete, at $4.95 Burgess-Nash Co.—Main Floor. Y . \ Art Gift Shop HEREIN you will find a de- lightful gathering of un- common pieces of furniture, delicate little art objects, unique lamps and candlesticks, etc., that make unmistakable gifts for the home or for one’s friends Burgess-Nash Co.—Third Fioor Stationery AN appreciated and ac- ceptable gift, generous stocks from which to make your selections. Crane’s boxed stationery, 69¢ to $4.50 Brush brass desk sets, $3 to $25 Fountain pens, Monday, $2.50to$6 Pencil boxes for child, 10cto $1.50 Address books, 25¢ to $1.98 Bluebird candlesticks and candles at $1.98 Bluebird candles at 50c. 1917 Calendars, 25c to $2.50 Burgess-Nash Co.—Maig Floor Fancy Aprons DAINTY little lace trimmed ribbon fin- ished apron would be ap- preciated by any woman. Fancy afternoon aprons, 35¢ Small maids’ aprons, at 59¢ Maids’ aprons, sheer materials, at 98¢ Afternoon aprons, fancy, $1.25 to $1.75 Small percale bib aprons, 35¢ Percale aprons, light colors, 25¢ Apron sets, special, at $1.25 Out size apron sets, at $1.75 Burgess-Nash Co.—Second Floor Neghgee obes IFTS of a practical na- ture that will appeal to any woman, these few as a suggestion from this section Silk lounging robes, $5 to $10.98 Albatross negligees, $6.98 up to $10.50 Crepe de chine negligees, $7.98 to $22.50 Jap crepe kimonos, $1.98 to $3.50 Crepe de chine gowns, $5 to $15 lope chemise or gowns, $1.25 k corset covers, at 50c n night gowns, for 50c China, ETS or individual pieces . of a novelty or practi- cal nature. There’s nothing more pleasing. Daisy cut tumblers, 6 for $1 Daisy cut-footed sherbets, 6 for $1.35 Daisy cut-footed compotes, 35¢c Libbey cut glass vases, $3.95 Libbey cut glass compotes, $2.95 Libbey cut glass water sets, $15 42-piece decorated breakfast sets, $3.50 Hand-painted china plates, 98¢ Burgess-Nash Co.—Down Stairs Store. Fur Caps IHERE is probably nothing that he will appreciate more, and we are certain there is no better assortment from which to select than here, at $3.95 to $30. Men’s w - caps, 50c to $1.50 Men's hats, $2 up to $10 Burgess-Nash Co.—Fourth Floor STORE NEWS FOR MONDAY EVENING UNTIL The Biggest and Most Satisfactory Christmas Business We've Ever Had ONMOLTKE said: “The time to win a bat- tle is before you fight it.” Likewise: The time to take care of great Christ- mas crowds is before they come. While you were still en- joying your summer vaca- tion, we were planning where to place extra cash- iers and wrappers, where to gain space for extra dis- plays—and most important, were arranging for an extra force of competent sales- people. When the great business | came, a trained organiza- tion met it; the business was, and is, handled with- out haste or worry; the salespeople r e m em b ered the mnjunction — to keep pleasant—to be of the “Greatest service to the greatest number” and the crowds caught this contag- ious good humor. Early-in-the-day sho p- ping, now so thoroughly es- tablished, has made Christ« mas buying the real pleas- ure it ought to be. Prize Winners of Santa Claus Letter Writing Contest E are pleased to an- nounce the success- ful contestants for the San- ta Claus letter writing con- test: ’ For the best Santa Claus HELEN TOBIN, 980 North 26th Street, 1st prize, $25. ROSE MURRAY, 1115 Nofirth 38th Street, 2d prize, $15. PAULINE REBECCA M'- CONNELL, Sutherland, Neb., 3d prize, $10. For the best letter about our Christmas merchan- dise: ANNA CLYDE PORTER, 422 North 31st Street, 1st prize, $25. ALTA ISABELLA DAVIS, 3814 South 24th Street, South Side, 2d prize, $15. THOMAS P. COLEMAN, 2329 South 33d Street, 3d prize, $10. The letters were passed upon by three competent judges. The great number that were received is the reason for the seeming de- lay in making the announcement. Prizes will be awarded to the winners upon application at Ad- vertising Department, third floor, Burgess-Nash Company. Monday Evening Special 7t09 p. m. 0 mail or phone orders accepted and we re- serve the right to limit quantities. Japanese Vases $2 to $2.50, for 69c There's a great variety splendid Christmas gifts. Too many fordescrip- tion here, but among them are rich patterns and colors — heavy earthenware with landscapes, flow- ers and bird de- signs. We con sider them ex- treme values. Monday evening, from 7 to 9, at 69c each. Burgess-Nash Co.—Fourth Floor Imported Japanese Lac- quer Baske's, at 69c Including work baskets, waste baskets, flower baskets, jardi- nieres, vases, lemonade carriers, library baskets, etc. Very spe- cial, Monday evening, from 7 to 9, at 69c each. Burgess-Nash Co.—Fourth Floor You'll Find the Cricket Room a Restful Place ND a very convenient one, too, where you may be 43 served with a well-cooked noon luncheon, supper from 5 to 8:30, or dainty, appetizing refreshments at all hours of the day Phone D. 137 Handkerchiefs HO is it that ever had too many handker- chiefs. They are always very acceptable as gifts. Women's linen handkerchiefs, 25¢ Women's handkerchiefs, colored designs, 3 for 59¢ Madeira handkerchiefs, special, at 69c Hand-embroidered handkerchiefs, 3 for $1 Colored cross-stitched handker- chiefs, $1 Burgess-Nash Co.—Main Floor Boy’s Wear AKE the boy’s gift of a practical nature. Our display of boys’ furnishings is very complete. Boys’ wool suits, special, $5.95 Boys’ corduroy suits, for $5.95 Boys’ Indian suits, $1.45 to $2.25 Boys' scout suits, $2.95 to $5 Boys’ chaps, Mon: Boys' 4-in-hand s Boys’ leather glo Boys' wool caps, 80c, $1 to $1.50 goy-' hats, 50c, llh-nd $1.50 ! ight 1 L paknsy mels se 8 IFT suggestions of a pleasing nature. These may help you in complet- ing your gift list. Racarma lilac toilet water, 75¢ Ebony military brushes, pr. $1.75 Perfume atomizers, 95c to $7 Toilet sets, 2 or 3-piece, $1.19 to $4.50. Tourist cases, special, for 59¢ Thermos bottles, pint size, $2.25 Thermos bottles, quart size, $2.50 Ever Ready safety razor, 79¢c Gillette ufltz razors, $3.85 | Burgess-Nash Co.—Main Floor. Home Gfts URNITURE as an appre- ciated gift for the home has no equal. Here are a few suggestions. Smoking stands, cabinets, $1.95 to $30. Writing desks, $9.85 to $75 Children’s chairs, all finishes, at $1.95 to $12. Sewing cabinets, $5.75 to $40. Tea wagons, Mon., $12.50 to $40 i Il finishes, $14.50 Mon., $7.95 to $25 Burgess-Nash Co.—Third Floor ét&h XS Victrolas VERY appropriate gift for the home. Every home should have music on Christmas and there is no instrument more practical than the Victrola — $15 to $250. Complete line of Victor records. Burgess-Nash Co.—Fourth Floor . . Give Hosiery SEFUL, practical gifts that are always appre- ciated by the recipient. Hol- iday gift boxes if desired. Black lisle-thread hose, 35¢ Black silk-lisle hose, 50c Silk hose, lisle tops, $1.15 Pure thread silk hose, $1.75 Black boot silk hose, out size, 60c Infants’ silk and wool hose, 35¢c ian silk union suits, $2.25 Sweaters N article that will prove to be a very acceptable gift at Christmas time. Women'’s fiber sweaters, at $6.98 Women’s fiber sweaters, at $8.50 Women's silk sweaters, $25 to $49.50 Brushed wool sweaters, at $5.98 Wool sweaters, jumbo weave, at $10.50 Scarf and cap sets, $1.75t0 $2.25 Black quilted silk vests, $1.25 Quilted silk vest: Women's knit l'C' o. Burgess-Nash —Second Floor Novelty Goods ELL selected, generous stocks from which to ake selection. These as a suggestion only. Grained ivory novelties 13 price Lemon dish with fork, $1 S.piece silver plated sets, $1 Silver bon hon baskets, 50c Klever Kraft mustard jars, 50c Silver plated ash trays, $1 Silver plated caster sets, 50c Silver plated bud vases, 50c 26-piece silver chests, $4.95 Bronze bud vases, each, $1.25 Burgess-Nash Co.—Main Floor. €T\ O it clectrically’ and select your utensils from this splendid line. Alumium coffee percolator, $2.50 Electric toasters, “Unive 7 Electric grill, “Universal,” $6.50 Electric iron, “Universal,” $4 Brass smoking stands, at $1.25 Electric brass desk lamps, $2.95 Electric brass parlor lamps, $5 Wood nut bowls, special, 50c Pamboo sandwich baskats, 25¢ Electric percolator, “Universal,” at $8 Burgess-Nash Co.—Down Stairs Store Give a Kodak N appropriate gift for the lit- tle folks as well as the grownups. No. 00 Premo camera, Mon., 69¢ No. 2 Brownie camera, 2%x3%, for $2 Premo camera, $5 style, $4.39 Burgess-Nash Co.-—Main Floor CHRISTMAS < Men’s Wear [VE him something prac- X tical — something to wear—and you are certain to please him. Men’s neckwear, at 50c to $2 Men’s hosiery, 2, 3 or 4 pair in box, $1 Mufflers, fiber or silk, $1 to 0 Give HerF urs XQUISITELY soft and ample, fashioned of perfectly matched pelts, with beautiful linings of rich silks. Fancy new de- signs in every size to meet your faney. | coats, $125 to $400 Leopard skin coats, $275 to $300 White fox muffs, at $60 to $65 White fox scarfs, at $60 to $65 Cross fox sets, at $150 to $200 Burgess-Nash Co.—Second Floor Gift Blouses ACTICAL, useful gifts that will appeal to any woman. A remarkably var- ied range of style and price selection. Exquisitely beaded or embroid- ered georgette blouses, $10-§25 Crepe de chine net, blouses, $1.95 Crepe de chine blouses, at $2 Net blouses, newest ) Crepe de chine blouses, flesh, white, at $3.756 Chiffon blouses, suit shades $6.50 Chiffon, lace, net blouses, $8.50 Burgess-Nash Co.—Second Floor. Give Luggage OST everyone has a need of this sort. You can supply that need in this splendid luggage section. Men’s cowhide bags, at $7.50 Men's traveling bags, $2.50-$35 Men's walrus bags, for $15 Women's fitted cases, $19.50.$55 Women's fitted bags, $15 to $35 Hartman wardrobe trunks, $20 to $90 Steamer trunks, at $10 to $15 Automobile kits, 2 people, $9.50 Automobile Lits, 4 people, $12.50 Automobile kits, 6 people, $17.50 Burgess-Nash_Co.—Fourth Floor. Corsets as Gift RACTICAL, yet desirable as] gifts. Our lines represent th very best makes. Corsets, boxed, $1 to $12.50 Misses’ corsets, fancy batiste, $1 Brassieres, cluny trimmed, 79¢ Brassieres, embroidery, at 49¢ Burgess-Nash Co.—Second Floor.