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| INTER-ALLIED ‘CAN YOU LEND'7,200 MEN | COUNCIL WILL Paik. oF oxEN? will lend for a good cause? IN QUARANTINE: AT CAMP LEWIS Blehty-seven-ye tera Meek: | ee . ° joneer pathf the + Gatetiesnden BY LOWELL MELLETT 4 gg : Staff Correspondent bed Press Correspondent ly wants to driv CAMP LEWIS, Tacoma, D Uw wee eapencens or i review and mil maven eek be PARIS, Dec An inter-allied Camp Lewis on I ‘ shipping council was announced to- 15 and 14 ¥ May a2 in the process of formatic Meeker has beon invited to partict from deliber Of) Hare in the review and to drive HIN) seve the recent own famous ox team, But as bi) yumber board xen are dead, he wants to borrow | Tig , quen. aey: tend, According to the report of the! allies’ « a pair for the occasion medical officers, the disease haa ex establish 9 He came to ¢t and hibited an epidemic tendency, a free tonnaxe © of American tr 4, Dlockades effective. The interallied ; council, It was announced, had, thru fte blockade committees. approved Unanimously the proposal for an American-Swiss agreement on ox and imports. The United States will appoint dele to par Helpate in the deliberations of an in ternational permanent committee meeting at Berne, and the Inter Allied council will name delegates. ‘They will meet at Herne. Announce ment was also made that a meeting of the newly created inter-allied paval counct! was being held in woh in °. one who has a pair of oxen, and is willing to lend them, should} notify Meeker at $12 Second VETERAN OF 70 OFFERS SERVICES Henry FB. Eutiott, 70, the father of Mra. Albert Batley, 2306 Hill st, and « civil war veteran, has applied for permission to go to the French front with the American engineers an a bridge builder since, when epide in isolating the men ave. be permitted to leave the barracks, RUSSIAN PIANIST attle Philharmonic Orchest in to give ite first winter gr served thru the entire civil Thursday night, has received — war, and has since been working at from San Franeciseo that Le Just 100 years ago a man was Long Beach, Cal, as a bridge build. | stein, the B Permitted to sel! his wife in the er. He says he knows he can be of be a soloist at the ‘open market at Dartmoor, England, | some service to his country if only|creating a decided tmpre for $11. given a chance __California musical circles. Every Article is a Real Bargain in the | Your Judgment will Confirm Every | Bar, Statement of Our Advertising. in Basement. | THE BON MARCHE Ba Fur Sets $65.00 WHAT! Furs This GOOD in the BARGAIN BASEMENT? T would be better named The Surprise Basement, for every day we astounding Seattle women with ‘“‘Bargains That Simply Can’t Be’’ BUT ARE! Take these $65.00 Fur Sets for example: Beau- tiful Taupe Fox in rich are and soft shades, with full scarf, large head and bushy tail, and the stylish barrel muff, ring armlet and braid clasp of Fifth Avenue vogue. Nowhere else in Seattle can the value be equaled at anything like this price. Come and see for yourself. Wolf Scarfs Heavy, full skins, rich brown, with head, tail and ey and new style silk button clasp - J $17.75, $20.75, $23.75 Taupe Fox Scarfs = gee garg a full skin, Natural Gray Fox Scarfs $10.00 Muffs $10.00 | Hudson Seal and Ermine Collars | Furs that will wear well | Muskrat Stole $17.50 Muskrat Stole (Kolinsky dye), made of six skins, lined with Oriental design- od silk, fastened with styl- ish tortoise shell clasp, and decorated with stylish silk braid tassel. There are only six of these, and every one a piece that anybody might be proud of wearing. These really are beautiful j and look well, stylishly i | » se Pipa - pieces. The newest things gpa and lined with silk ie fave this seahon, “at $2 1 .50 HUNDREDS ;i.. WOMEN’S COATS From $5 to $25 Why so low? Secause manufacturers are x unloading their surplus stocks at radically re- duced prices and this, combined with the fact | that we pay cash, we are in an almost un- / \ | | | | RGAIN BASEMENT) rivaled position to buy close S $18.95—An Exceptional Lot Culled from the finest gar stocks—Velours, models, the new style treatment of trimmed with fur, kerami or Burellas, B: seys—styled in a wide assortment of smart semi-fitted, semi- or for our patrons, ments of surplus roadcloths, Ker- all-belted, with collar, and belt eal plush $12.95—Burella Coats ver Cloths, Cheviots and novelty wool materials—all-around belted models, buckle trimmed, Coney fur trimmed or trimmed with eal plush, beaver cloth or kerami Be. CORSETS see Glo $1.15, $1.45, $1.85 rod ives'y | Gloves $1 A line unequaled at B world-wide reputa- | Washable Cape these prices in value ba | ~ |-Gloves wi ‘ ee tion. sloves with em- and style. White and e ‘ | flesh colors, ranging in y/ An astounding | broidery _ stitched meee from 19 to 30, / offer at | backs, Gray or and in style from front | | eu Ae or back lace coutil Cor $1 45 | tan. Sizes 7% to sets, low bust, flexibly ( ss 1 103 bound in correct lines, | with rubber top insert, \ } SHOES $5.95 to richly embroidered \\\\\\h ' J coutil, medium low bust vi W ichert & Gardner famous Wom Corsets, well boned Ny) en’s” Dre Shoes, from a surplus tock. Sizes 2% to 7 ve Sale |Men’s Dress | it becomes a dangerous allment, no time was lost ‘The ban will be lifted in two weeks. Officers over 40 years of age are not affected by the order, and mengand officers on official business also will | John Spargur, director of the He: | throughout. e - ee eee A Tee eee Merchandise Gift Bonds are es- pecially commended to business people who have little time for gift choosing. Dresses One-Third Less Boys’ rain coats—for the: rainy days—price $3.50. Upper Main Vloor—The Bon Marche, At the Stock-Reducing Sale in the Garment Section 150 SERGE AND SATIN DRESSES AT ONE-THIRD LESS THAN REGULAR BON MARCHE PRICES DRES FOR WOMEN, MISSES AS WELL AS EXTRA SIZE MODELS $17.50 Satin Dresses Reduced to $11.67 You certainly will get full money's worth in these Satin Dresses at one-third less—models with surplice waists, finished with sash girdle, voguish satin collars and tunic overskirts. $35.00 Dresses Reduced to $23.34 You will be surprised at the beauty of these Satin and Georgette Dresses that are reduced to $23.34 with handsome embroidery and bead trimmings and navy. Three-Day Rule Waived Shop Early, Early, Early If your gift isn’t right it can be exchanged up to December 31, Just forget the three-day ruie for the Holiday season and SHOP EARLY. Prepared to Handle Tons of Christmas Mail An extensive department has been prepared on the Second Floor, adjoining the Rest Room, to handle the literal tons of Christmas Mail offered the Bon Marche Postoffice for wrapping and mailing each Holiday season. It is open NOW. HOLIDAY STREE Is Brim Full of All Sorts of Novelties A Most Convenient Place for Selecting Gifts Is This Brilliantly Lighted Street on the Second Floor On a Table of Novelties The Art Goods Shop Near 219 Holiday Street No. 207 Holiday Street Three Aluminum Jelly Cups are | Is showing an Indexed Telephone accompanied with a card which Pad with attached pencil, and in- reads: ‘ 1 Aces; aren't they cluded is a hand-painted Placque cute? He an Ace for every that will t ely mask the "phone suit.” Putina gift box. Price 50c. price A Desk Calendar; one that has A gift t will find a place in a pad attachment for notes; would | any home good-size heavy Tin be a sensible gift to any friend | Box, covered with cretonne—and habit 50e has a tight-fitting cover; a safe place to keep cookies fresh; $1.50. In Petticoat Lane on Holiday Street whose it is to trifle with dates. models with graceful draped ‘skirts, | broidery, braiding and buttons. There are rows and rows of fluf- Other Silk Petticoats that are fy Silk Petticoats. One lot very | exceptionally pretty beautiful, moderately priced co: ns such a} dainty shades for evening and wonderful array of colors—plain | party wear Gifts young debu- and changeable shades, some with Dresden patterns; $¢ ECOND FLOOR tantes would useful; $8.95 THE BON MARCHE find charming and DRESSES FOR STREET WEAR— DRESSES FOR AFTERNOON WEAR — DRESSES FOR EVENING WEAR — DRESSES IN MOST CAPTIVATING STYLES. SELECT YOURS WHILE PRICES ARE REDUCED - $25.00 Dresses Reduced to $16.67 . Anyone would be pleased to wear one of these Dresses of serge, | satin, broadcloth or combination materials. The Moyan-age and regu- | lar waist lines predominate—some with vestee fronts and military braided. Smart $19.50 Dresses Reduced to $13.00 Dresses of serge and satin—in various styles, with touches of em- | Skirts are tunic and side drape ef- taupe, Copenhagen | fects—in black, navy and brown. SECOND FLOOR—THE Jolly Old Santa Claus Holds Daily Reception Santy is here and kiddies from far and near are finding joyful Welcome and cheer at the Christmas home of the jovial Monarch of Christmas festivities, just at the foot of the Pike Street Stairs. Sensible Giving the New Spirit of Christmas A gift that fills the need of relative or friend, the useful gift—that is the 1917 spirit of Christmas giv- ing. From basement to roof the Bon Marche is filled with just such appropriate. gifts. RICH BLACK SILK The Time-Honored Christmas Gift for Wife—tor Mother A dress length, a waist length—of fine Black Silk—from the Bon Marche Silk Section—what could be better—or more appropriate? She can make it up to suit herself whenever, however she pleases. The Bon Marche is in a position to offer Black Silks at very ad- Vantageous prices, 40-Inch Black Charmeuse $1.85 Yd. We've only two pieces of this Black Charmeuse Satin—fine of qual- ity—as rich as can be, and 40 inches wide. Lovely for waists and gowns; at $1.85 a yard while we have any. 36-Inch Black Satin Messaline $1.35 A very special quality of heavy, All-silk Messaline Satin at $1.35 a yard—serviceable and handsome for separate skirts and waists. black material, 36 inches wide. BON MARCHE. dresses, Glossy, 36-Inch Black Taffeta $1.50 Yes, this Taffeta is splendid quality—but we've only 3 pieces, so better get your skirt or dress length at an early hour in the day. Finely finished, durable Silk, at $1.50 a yard. 36-Inch Black Satin $1.60 Soft, non-crushing Black Duch- ess Satin that’s always good, re- liable wearing silk. A length of Black Silk makes such a practical gift, and one always acceptable. UPPER MAIN FLOOR 36-in. Goetz Satin $2 An extra fine dress satin, 36 inches wide, in black only—with a beautiful finish and very ser- viceable, $2.00 a yard. Buy a dress length from this lot. THE BON MARCHE A Hooverized Grocery List Canned Corn 19c a Can Best quality, lowa pack, $2.15 a dozen. Canned Beans; cut green Beans, extra qual ity; a can 12¢; a dozen $1.40, Seedless Rais a pound 14¢, Hershey’s Pure Cocoa in 14-lb. tins; each 15¢. Soft-shelled Walnuts; extra good California quality; a lb, 25¢. Summit Bluing; triple strength; bottle, 10¢, White Tuna Fish; Curtis brand; No. 14 tins, Sun Maid; best quality; 12-ounce Carnation Condensed Milk; large cans, each Macaroni and Spaghetti; one of the best brands made in Washington; pkg. Thee. Snider’s Pure Catsup; a large bottle, 22¢. Peaberry Coffee; roasted fresh daily; a Ib. | for 25¢. FOURTH FLOOR—THE BON MARCHE Thursday—Apron and House Dress Day gy . Billie Burke and Charlotte Aprons $1.00 J BILLIE BURKE, as pictured, of plain pink or blue , percale, with white collars and cuffs. } CHARLOTTE APRONS of percale in sport stripes / \ with sleeves shirred at the elbows, and with wide, adjustable belt and trimming of plain contrasting |. color, Coverall Aprons 69c ( Full cut Percale Aprons that are well made. This style fastens in the back, has half belt and pocket. Red Cross Aprons $1.55 Red Cross Service Aprons, made of sheeting. belted, fasten in back, pocket and tight cuffs. Dainty White Tea Aprons of Plain Lawn or Swiss, Prettily Trimmed, 35c Each Two-Piece Breakfast Sets $1.50 attractive Dresses as illustrated. Well made of gingham or y, in plain shades of blue, pink and gray; also stripe patterns; nicely finished with plain white or black and white piping. i THIRD FLOOR—THE BON MARCHE Full j