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nag They don’t have to be costly gifts and thousands of suitable articles in the Bon Marche. You'll Find Them More Easily if You Shop in the Mornings THE SEATTLE STAR Let Us Not Go Back to Waste The American people have been noted as extravagant, and as thought- less wasters. The war forced considerations of economy and, as one result, food car- ried away in garbage cans or other- wise wasted, has decreased to a won- derful extent. The line between justi- fied and careless expense was laid bare to our great benefit. The war strain is over, the reac- tions to peace and happiness have come. There is a tendency to for- get our war lessons. Already in some Eastern parts of the United States merchants are plan- ning to give more free service than ever before, expecting in that way to attract customers. The Bon Marche believes them to be wrong, because we believe that the great majority of the American people will remember their lessons in war economy. We believe that people are not going to be willing to see expen- sive features of store service, which are not used by all, maintained for a few, but paid for by all. Christmas Gloves $1.35 a Pair With Slight Imperfections IN TWO-CLASP MOCHAS AND CAPES The or P. X. M. sewing. The Mochas come in the new fawn and mode shades—all sizes from 514 to 7144—$1.35 on account of slight imperfections in the matching. | UPPER MAIN FLOOR We are frank to say that we believe the cost of retailing is still too great, and that it is our duty constantly to find ways of decreasing the expense of selling merchandise to the community. We believe that the merchant sells merchandise first, and should sell service separately. Our customers should know that service features of our business, not truly self-support- ing, will be discontinued or put on a right financial basis. Only in this way can we be fair to all our customers, and make it possible for each to pay for what he wants, and not for something else he does not want, and does not get. We believe that the American peo- ple realize that “something cannot be gotten for nothing,” quence, we are going to continue to operate this store on the basis that wise economies are just as desirable in and in conse- something practical 1 The Great Peace Christmas Is Coming Lhe happiest, merriest Christmas in many a year the Christmas when everybody wants to give something to everybody else. Christmas Time in the Art Shop something useful to carry your Cristmas message. An Inspiration to Puzzled Gift Buyers MANY A FROWN OF HOPELESS DOUBT CHANGES TO A SMILE OF CHRISTMAS CERTAINTY There are so many unexpected gift things here so many things for beautifying the home IN THIS SECTION Marche Art Shop is such a popular place these early December days. Gi . iving Shades for floor lamps—just as pretty as can be and most acceptable for the home. Made of poplins, silk and satin in rose, gold and blue, trim- med with braids and suitably fringed, $6.00 to $35. Floor Lamp Bases, in mahogany and gold—-get a shade for one and give it to mother for Christmas—$12.00 and up. Shades for Table Lamps, in rose, gold and blue—both large and = small, made of poplin or silk, and priced at >. $1.75 to $20.0 Table Lamp Bases—made of mahog- any and well finished, at $2.50 to $15.00. Candle Shades, made of gold, rose or blue silk and prettily trimmed in braid and fringe, 50¢ to $1.75. Candlesticks, of mahogany and frosted glass—give a pair to sister—$1.50 to $2.75. Sofa Pillows $3.00 and $4.00 Pillows in round, square and oblong shapes—made of silks or velvets, attrac- tively trimmed to suit the style of pillow. Rose, gold, yellow, navy, purple and black will be found in the lot. Oblong Sofa Pillows, made of tapestry with velvet and trimmed in gold braid, priced at $4.00. Pillows of cretonnes and novelty mate- rials, round, oblong and square, priced at $1.25, $1.50 and $1.65. Pillow Tops and Centers—discontinued hand-embroidered pieces at popular prices. Pincushions in many shapes and designs —useful gifts for any woman, priced at 19¢, 25¢, 50¢, 75¢ and $1.00. Imported Tapestry Scarfs and Centers— in Oriental effects in shades of gold, green, blue and red, with gold braid edges. Scarfs, $3.00 to $6.00; Centers, $1.50 to $7.50. You'll find thousands so many pretty little trifles that one ceases to wonder that the Bon Silk-Covered Candy Boxes The Art Shop has loads of fancy silk- covered Candy Boxes—to put your home-made candies in—various shapes in blue, gold and rose—and for only 50¢. Tin Candy Boxes, covered with novelty cretonne, 59¢ to $1.50. Candy Boxes in lacquer and tin enam- eled effect, prettily decorated in conventional and military “service star” designs—priced 75¢ to $2.50. Glove and Handkerchief Boxes Boxes covered with tapestry, others i with silk and cretonnes, also handsome | French Novelty Boxes in blue and -rose { silk combined with gold nets, braids and laces, at 65¢ to $2.75. Raffia Whisk Broom Holders, to be | trimmed, each 19¢. Gloves come in tans and grays, with pique peace time as in war time. Silk Stockings $1.55 a Pair Six Pairs for $9.00 IRREGULARS OF HIGHER PRICED LINES special lot of Silk Stockings at $1.55 a pair. ance. UPPER MAIN FLOOR THRE BCN MARCHE Ba a velvet coat? These coats are particularly well made and lined throughout; belted styles, with wide collars that may be buttoned high, all snug and cosy. They are finished with large buttons or with plush buttons and buckles, and the colors are beautiful, plum, bottle green, Bur- gundy, brown and navy blue. Sizes 16 to 44. RGAIN BASEMENT | A Manufacturer’s Close-out of Velvet Coats On Sale Friday at $12.50 _ The wise woman will be getting ready now for cold weather, and what is so warm or rich and becoming as Lots of blacks, whites and costume shades in this Made of pure thread silk—all sizes, 814 to 10, The irregularities are very slight—nothing to mar either wear or appear- Every Hat in the Bargain Basement Is Walking Out This Week At 50c, $1.00, $2.00, $3.00 or $4.00 The materials are velvet and hatter’s plush and the trimmings are of feathers, flow- ers, tailored bows. shapes are all new and up to date. The colors are black, cherry, brown, navy, taupe and purple. The THIRD FLOOR—THE BON MARCHE. Sturdy Shoes for Winter Weather House Slippers for Christmas Giving Boys’ Serviceable Gunmetal Shoes $3.75 Boys’ School Shoes that will give long wear during bad weather. Shoes of gunmetal leather in the pop- ular round-toe style, blucher and button styles. * All sizes, 1 to 5'4—and most reasonably priced at $3.75. Broken Lines of Men’s Work Shoes at $3.95 Mechanics’ Work Shoes—broken lines —three different styles, with every size in the lot, but not in each style. ] Shoes made of heavy tan leather, for heavy work—and they’re low enough in price for any one. MEN'S KID SLIPPERS IN DARK BROWN, LIGHT BROWN AND BLACK LEATHERS, | PRICED AT $2.25 A PAIR SHOE SHOP— Children’s Comfy Slippers Slippers of felt, comfortable and nice looking, for the chil- dren’s Christmas. Many styles and colors to select from. SIZES 5 TO 8 AT $1.00 TO $1.50 SIZES 81% TO 12 AT $1.50 TO $2.50 Children’s Shoes $1.95 Pair A special lot of Children’s Shoes will be offered Friday at $1.95 a pair. Made with hand-turned ‘sole, vici kid, foot-form style, in button style—5 to &. Kiddies’ Skuffer Shoes Shoes in a style that gives plenty of room for the five little toes that go into them. Shoes in dark tan and black leathers, button and lace style. SIZES 5 TO 8 AT $2.25 TO $3.00 SIZES 844 TO 12 AT $3.00 TO $3.50 SECOND FLOOR—THE BON MARCHE Hat Shape Prices Drop With a Thud—to $1.00 Any woman wanting a new hat can get the Un- trimmed Shape here and have it trimmed—and the out- lay will be very small. Velvet Shapes in rolling or drooping effects, some with swirl crowns, also pokes, turbans and novelty shapes. Lots of colors, including red, gray, taupe, overseas blue, peacock, brown, navy, black. UNTRIMMED MILLINERY SECTION—SECOND FLOOR _ THE BON MARCHE LO WER MAIN FLOOR. Down in Toyland Misses’ Christmas Slippers —< = Slippers made for comfort as well as good looking, for gift giving. Made of good felt in many colors and, oh, so many styles—and at $2.25 they are a good buy. Misses’ School Shoes $6.50 Misses’ Shoes of wine-colored calf with low heels—lace style, finished with medium pointed toes. Get a pair for daughter on Friday. SAME STYLE IN RUSSIA TAN AT $6.50. UPPER MAIN FLOOR—THE BON MARCHE THE CHILDREN COME FLOCKING To watch the wheels go ‘round And to visit Santa Claus in his toy-filled booth. They al- ways fry away a_ bright Santa Claus button for a souvenir. BABY DOLL $6.00 MUSICAL corte AGERIE All dressed complete, trom $1.2 bootees to lace-trimmed bonnet, flakes isa’ the ds thy Tinkling Chim Jointed body and bisque head of tunes to play ~ 1 roe 7" every animal in 00, CELLULOID TEA SETS " ‘3 DRUMS ARE 15¢ TO $3.00 . 2 pink and white, $4.25 ers and plates Little Drums and and a creamer, that are just lik & pot, beat in Uncle Sam's band. UNION STREET SIDE—ENTRANCE FROM UNION BT OR STAIRWAY FROM BARGAIN BASEMENT Fa