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STAR—MONDAY, DEC. 3, 1917. PAG! 7 | Bring Your Holiday “wees i to ra ea Salesrooill | —and, if not already a regular patron, you will probably be agreeably surprised at the ease with which you can choose for the grown- ups and i children on your list, without leaving this popular downstairs store. You will certainly appreciate the Basement Salesroom’s low prices, é which make Christmas money “go a long way.” Basement patrons enjoy the same helpful service and the same high standard of quality and value satisfaction, as when shopping elsewhere in the store. Ribbons for Gift-makin : . —|| New Lace Bl weit axes sev eee || The Christmas Toy Section|) “*"g~, 4, ie ah to be quickly and easily made Models Sketched up from fancy Ribbons, and a length of Ribbon for hair-bow or sash is often the happiest answer to the gift question. hana te: og her gift—one of — : sheer and lacy Blouses for afternoon AT 20¢ YARD— matinee wear. They join silky lace with chif- Novelty Ribbons in handsome fon, combining black and white, ecru and flesh-color, also plain ecru, with large collars, cascade effects and frill trimming. All have floral designs in many colorings, also plain-color Taffeta and Moire chiffon lining. Sizes 36 to 44. Price $3.75. —Basement Salesroom eeRG2 2S —a veritable paradise for youngsters—where the boy can decide between the merits of the latest model electric train and battleship, and the girl can see for herself how the dollies look this year. Grown-ups who bring the children to visit this play world are not left long in doubt as to what will be Ribbons, widths to 5 inches. . most joyfully received. | AT 25¢ YARD— | | | | A foretaste of what is in store for | | visitors to this Section: o vain novelties in floral designs, checks, no ya bom — patterns, 5 y | agers *% Women’s Fiber-boot a Fe ee Scions sarin we cum own | | Washable Gloves | Stockings, 50c Pair ff For the finishing touch to the Christmas package,— Plain Satin Ribbons in pink, sky-blue, red or green, also Printed Ribbons tm holly, New Year and Merry Christmas let Ribbons for hair-bows and gift Pianos, 45¢ Plasticine Seta terings, bolts of 5 or 10 yards, 10¢. E : = Stuffed Ants : | (1 OLORS to match costumes ff Child 9 | A. B.C. Blocks, 15e to $2.00. 1 $1.50 Pair pro - @ ft laren s | RACTICAL in spite of their in wide assortment in these | light coloring are these Lamb- Stockings with fiber-silk boot, skin Gloves in tan, gray and ivory They combine the sightliness bee shades, for they wash very satis- essential in a gift with practi Bota, $1.25 to $6.00. p S cability. Sizes 8144 to 10, 50¢ Fur Sets Electr Trains, $5.00 to $25.00. ‘ : ” For Christmas ‘ ‘Surprises Biackboards, $1.45 to $5.15 Beector Bets, boc to § + Bullding Blocks, 35¢ to $4.00. | Folding Go-Carta, 960 to $3.60. | ‘Toy Stoves, 30c to $10.00, factorily. Priced at $1.50 pair. ; —Basement Salesroom. pair. —Basement Salesroom, Carpet Sweepers, 250 to $1.00. | Floor Trains, Se to $3.26 Table Games, be to $1.50. Children’s Desks and Chairs, | Frietion bo, Wo, $1.26, ‘Tea Sots of pewter and china, $4.50 to $16.00. Game Me $3.00 to $6.00. ! 2be to $3.60. Christmas 5 . : y Horses, $4.50 to $16.00. -| Tool Chent © to $11.50. 250 to $2.50. Humpty Dumpty Circus Sets Included are Sets of Coney, Gia Shae, ts week ee ets as | 4 Muskrat, Blended Squirrel, + mee ioeek Soe ce | are For the Schoolgirl Opossum, Summer Mink, Nat- . Doll Houses, to $13.00 Iron Toys, 2 00 loot 2.50 6.00 ural Rabbit, Iceland Fox and Skatin Sets | | Dot Furniture at many if Kiddie Kars, $1.25 to $3.00 ( preane Beaver, at $2.00, $3.75, | 8 | ferent price Picture Puzzles, 2$¢ to 600 a Frock $5.00, $7.50 to $16.50. $1.00 $1.25 | HE smart Dress sketched is one that many a oA | little girl would be glad to receive for Christ- ¥ mas. It is of heavy blue serge with white braiding —Basement Salesroom. $1.50 and large Ted tie. In sizes 6 to 14 years, $6.50. Bead Necklaces HEN winds are blustery H Several other styles in Blue Serge Frocks, espe- the Cap and Scarf Set is | 25c bound to be worn with pleasure. | cially featuring Empire and Peter Thompson NN these low-priced Necklaces These attractive gifts, in | styles, sizes 6 to 14 years, $5.00 and $6.50. O many styles and varieties of | fur in this pre-holiday show- ing of Scarf and Muff Sets that | choosing is easy. | ar Liga PTA eT STRAP T ERTS ESAS ARAT free | brushed wool, plain colors or | . —Basement BSaleerco there is choice of, green, red. | striped, are. priced at $1.00, The Rien cute Suggests: a Kg | $1.25 and $1.50. | == sees 4 — a Re ae $ ae ee Gi ft f Y 9 eye — Gifts of Year-round Utility Exceptional Values in Handkerchiefs, Se call 10c | HE Gift that lightens housekeeping burdens, facilitates kitchen and laundry | ’ Bl k d Whi oe thea routine or adds to th@ attractiveness of the home appointments—this is the Women Ss ac. an te Pumps ACH succeeding Christmas proves t oe Gift for which many women are hoping, and which our Housewares Section sug- | : sirability of Handkerchiefs for gifts, for gests in so many different, practical forms. | no matter how often duplicated, they are al- Electric Irons | ” $3.85 sad -@Sae oe Tet BTS T FF ewe e eee oe. ° ways acceptable. Electric Percolators | At Be Each— ag 1 | —good coffee makers—are rightly consid? —they take’ the “tiresomeness” Women bd Colored-edge Handkerchiefs, all- ered as among the most useful of “home” | out of ironing day, and are certain HREE styles of Pumps (as «white Handkerchiefs and novelties with col- gifts. | of appreciation. sketched) to sell at this low price¢ ored embroidery edge in wide variety. In graceful Urn styles, $12.00, $12.50, Hotpoint Irons, $4.00 and $5.00. owing to a favorable purchase; $13.00 to $19.00. : At 10¢ Each— sf Westinghouse Iro Light-weight Dull Leather “ . | In Pot styles, $8.00, $9.50, $10.00 to $13.50. eran igr-sted Lig ent | Fe] Women’s sheer and dainty Handkerchiefs with embroidered border, | Stove Percolators in nickel-plated and alum- | Universal Irons, i White Nu-buck lace or picot edging. —Basement Salesroom. | inum styles, $3.25, $3.75, $4.25 to $6.50. | American Beauty Irons, $6.00, Light-weight Patent Vici Kid all with light-weight, flexible hand- turned sole and covered Louis heel. The Black Pumps are cut high in front to insure a trim appearance when spats are worn. Price $3.85 pair. —Basement Salesroom, : 4 7 H . <1] —a modern convenience for the noonday Jor- Corduroy | Electric Combination Grill or after-theatre tidbit; broils, fries, ait or stews; cooks an entire meal for two or three persons right at the dining table, IOVS! Sacques, $1.50 | Has four different degrees of heat. Price $7.50. z ‘ Lovely shades . UFF-NECK Sweaters in sev- el} % . j eral weights and weaves, of pink, coral, | Crumb Trays and Electric Heating Devices | SAD Oe light - blue and | gray, cardinal, maroon and navy, Delft ate fea- | Scrapers | ‘Many women will appreciate the gift sizes 28 to 36, $2.00 and | tured in these |« of a handy Electric Heater which can 2 ° | a Thirty Colors in well-made, com- | -— useful, inexpensive and much-appre- be carried to any spot where heat is Mackinaw Coats in gray, blue 7 = aw eS we ow H pares | ciated gifts. In nickel and brass fin wanted at the moment—laundry, bath- " | aa over | ishes, several pleasing designs, $1.75, room or nursery, for instance—and Crepe de Chine é and green plaids, sizes 7 to 5 17 years, $4.50. elastic at the | $1.90, $2.00 and $2.75 set. connected with any light socket in a # , ape! tyl | high waist- | twir z. | $ is er} er nine saves } a line and fin- 1 : Wid | Several styles, in tested makes, at | At 1.45 Yard | \ Te, 6 to 16 years, GB. pe ishe ad with Casseroles in Wide | $4.00, $7.50, $10.00 to $20.00, | OMEN who plan to give « | Charmin : collar and 3 MEN w riv Blue Serge Suits in pinch back R \ cuffs of Variety | Fi 1 Fi 4 | negligee, lingerie garment, | . g or trench models, sizes_6 to hemstitched i | Ireplace ittings | camisole or boudoir cap of their Boudoir Caps . 17 years, $6.50 and $7.50. white organdie. Price $1.50. —of brown-and-white earthenware, dec- | —to brighten the hearthside and make | own making have wide scope for | Hats and Caps in fancy, ni pee wae: ; orated china and Pyrex glass, fitted | it thoroughly ae appear on | choice in this leading material for | 50c and mixtures, sizes 61% to with attractive nickel-plated frames in | many well-thought-out Christmas lists. | these purposes: The colors: ‘ . : a Pe . i ; se SCS: 8: WO of the dainty styles at ff B09 an, 009. Ivoroid Toilet Ware various designs, for dining-table serv- amet amg 0 z “aud pair. this price are sketched, and | F : ‘ able Fire Grates, $5.50, $6.5 vory Copenhagen . | _opwltwnpomy gealtcalong™ > ggaal For the Woman’s Gift ice. Useful and appreciated gifts. Ry able Fire. Grates, $6.50, $6.50 to , “hare ot there are many others just as jf na Peper oper tg OILET Table Accessories in Prices: $2.00, $2.50, $3.50 , ire Sets, $3.75, $4.00, $4.75 to satlaed 1 pete ds renga ime q te 4 this dainty white ware are $3.75 to $7.50 each. | $25.00. Navy Crepe de Chine, Georgette Cretonne Laund among the most acceptable and ‘ | Bireplace Screens, $3.00, $3.50, $4.00 ie ewes ya merges bio panies : reto ry practical gifts for women. In the Carving Sets to $35.00. Primrose Chartreuse | of narrow Valenciennes’ inser- B 75 holiday showing: Hearth Bri 25c, 50c, 86c ¢ Coral Brown tion and edge, Shadow and Filet #} ags, Cc ee i 4 ag \and | ag Pee Pee te, Old-rone Wine laces, ribbon bows and rosebuds. } Nail Files Shoe Horns —of high-grade steel, with stag ind | g4 50, ig i =a Mee s ache a | AILY flowered bags, well- Button Hooke composition handles, in a variety of | Wood Baskets, 75c, $2.75 and $3.75. t . | note . ee nti made in our own work- Salve Jars Powder Bores | | blue, Pink, Coral, Cream | room from short lengths of Hair Receivers d carefully selected peviens, sas anaiyl | Bird Ca es ji pn Oo | and Lavender. Price 50¢. z good quality Cretonnes. They 7 : Trays ~ Buffers Two-piece Game Sets, $2.75, $8.50, | ; ‘ ; ag ‘ | RIBBON BOUDOIR CAPS, 65¢ are of generous size, 24x36 Feira Sugar “otectonay $4.00 to $7.50. | { -=in 8 wide variety of artistic new de- | Exceptional quality for this | any Hage sia of ne | inches, and make practical, sens- Jomb. Bre pore Three-piece Beef Sets, $3.25, $5.00, | sins and finishes, priced from $2.00, price—40 inches wide—$1.45 | ribbons in delicate colorings ible gifts. Price 75¢. —all at attractively-low prices, | $2.25, $2.50, $4.75 to $17.00. and finished with dainty lace —Basernent Balesroorm. Basement Salesroom. $5.50 to $14.00. Housewares Section, Basement yard. Basement Salesroom, edge, 65¢.—nasement Satesroom,