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PAGE 1 VE SEATTLE STAR—MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1919 ——— Enter the Gates of Santa Claus Any entrance to the Bon Marche will lead you directly into the precincts over which Santa Claus presides. Every aisle and counter is a part of his domain, every person you meet isa loyal subject, and every salesperson an official of Santa’s court. Every section and every floor is laden with Santa’s choicest treasures, from which you may select with loving care such gifts as you desire for your dear ones. ——hmt___. Of course it is an advantage to select your gifts early—but it is an even greater advantage to select them at the Bon Marche. Women’s Plush Stoles at About One-Fourth Less THEY'LL MAKE EXCELLENT CHRISTMAS Have you visited the Ribbon Girl recently? She has GIFTS 4h heaps of lovely new things waiting to show you, and she Good-looking Stoles, these—and at about one- E 3 Aa ei i is ready, too, to help you make any of the attractive gift , a bytes novelties with which her booth is festive. — ag? = a oe Ls a ails per Simple, effective and yet easily duplicated are the Rib- ye ve Diack, Mole and seal colors-— a a ‘ bon Neck Chains, made of two-toned ribbon and strung mottled effect, with plain or ball-trimmed edge. with painted wooden beads. Linings are fancy colored-effect silks—and they're The unusual and odd-shaped Pillows are interesting, too. priced this way: RIBBON NOVELTY BOOTH—UPPER MAIN FLOOR Stoles Reduced to $ 8.00 GIFT HANDKERCHIEFS Stoles Reduced to $12.50 Lawn Handkerchiefs, three in a box, with embroidered Stoles Reduced to $15.00 designs in white or colors—25e a box. : Stoles Reduced to $22.50 Lawn Handkerchiefs in white with plain or scalloped Stoles Reduced to $25.00 edges, some with colored borders—l5c each. UPPER MAIN FLOOR—THE BON MARCHE ASSORTED STYLES IN COLLARS—50c EACH Embroidered Georgette, plaited organdie, Organdie IN THE NEW SHOPPING BOOTHS Waist Sets, Filet Lace and Net Collars, in round, square and roll styles, in white and colors. Dollies from Toyland | ‘i Silk Umbrellas Priced at Bic each Bald Baby Doll $4.25 Wirthmor Blouses $5.00 Its eyes move and it has char- BLOUSES IN BOTH TAILORED AND acter Lent arms and lene ‘the Lhe Puget Sound climate makes an Umbrella a practical all-the-year gift. body is of composition and it has DRESSY STYLES Think of it! Attractive And then, too, the woman doesn’t live who doesn’t like a new, bright silk umbrella 16 ate ne aieht ond a es that harmonizes with her coat or her suit. ; light in weight. So it will be a splendid chance for you to economize on your Christmas budget by Ps Silk Blouses for $5.00. These are the famous Wirthmor Blouses that 3 Floating Bath-Tub Doll taking advantage of this unusual offer. s /\ at 50c Many come to us direct from the . A his is the dolly that delights . . (oS oad adel’ S858 8" Silk Umbrellas Silk Umbrellas Silk Umbrellas isttos’ “sery‘‘sorengnt kiddies while they're A and represent the best in DO YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING IN THE SHOPPING BOOTHS The Ribbon Girl having their bath. It is made of Turkish toweling, has shoe-button eyes and js stuffed with Kapoc—which is waterproof and floats. Dries very quickly. Nine inches tall. Character Baby Doll $1.75 An unbreakable doll, having compo- sition head and hands and a cork- stuffed body. The hair and features are painted. It is 15 inches tall and wears a long white lawn dress and bonnet. | ft THE BON MARCHE at $6.00 A full 8-ribbed steel frame Umbrella of waterproof silk, with bakalite rings, steel tips and ferrule, in green, taupe, red colored wood handle and black—$6.00. THE BON MARCHE ARGAIN BASEMENT Like a Friendly Light-House Like a friendly light-hous: the Bargain Basement sends its cheerful message of economy flashing over the high seas of extravagance. Many a storm-tossed soul, buffeted about by the cost of living, has read the message a-right and is now safely anchored in the Harbor of Savings. Eight Charming Styles in New Dresses at $18.50 of Serge and Tricolette : These are the latest arrivals in our Ready-to-Wear Section in the Bargain Basement, and combine, in high degree, styles that are distinctive with genuine utility. The trimmings are of silk | military braid, twisted silk braid, buttons—plain or covered, and embroidery in all-over patterns. Some are finished with novel jersey collars. Shown in Navy Only and Sizes From 16 to 44 Women’s Felt at $8.00 Waterproof silk on an 8- ribbed steel frame with fancy wood handle with plain or colored bakalite rings and tips, in black, red, green, taupe, navy and purple—at $8.00. UMBRELLA BOOTH—UPPER MAIN FLOOR at $10.00 Heavy paragon steel frame with waterproof silk cover and plain or fancy bakalite handles, rings and ferrule— in black, green, red, navy, taupe, tan and purple—at $10.00. workmanship and the lat- est in styles. Tub silks and crepe de Chines, in tailored styles. Georgettes in costume shades and in flesh and white. Trimmed with touches of embroidery beading, lace and groups of pin tucks. SECOND FLOOR ooo Christmas Gifts for the Home ~ 4 Household Gifts in Dinnerware and Chinawarel HAT could be more useful for the home than a set of nice Dishes—or some new Silverware—or perhaps you would like to get a new Coffee Machine or Percolator—all are found in the Bon Marche at prices surprisingly reasonable. 50-Piece Dinner Set at $29.00 Finest English Semi-porcelain Dinner Set made by Johnson Bros., with coin gold border decoration, traced with black hair- line. All handles are also covered with best gold. The set consists of 50 pieces, and is com- plete service for six persons. —Other Dinner Sets from $12.50 to $105. Silver Tea Sets $12.50 to $50.00 Tea Sets in a quadruple plate and Sheffield silver. Each set consists of tea pot, sugar, creamer and spoon holder. Gifts lasting and practical. Gift Blankets—Practical for the Home WOOL-AND-COTTON BLANKETS $11.00 Good size, fine quality; white with borders. Gift Tie Racks in | ALL-WOOL PLAID BLANKETS $14.00 66x80 inches, in blue, pink, tan and gray. ALL-WOOL PLAID BLANKETS $18.50 home. GIFTS PRACTICAL FOR THE HOME “Pyrex” Casseroles A large collection of “Pyrex” fire- proof glass Casseroles, complete with nickel-plated or silver-plated frames, at $5.00 to $8.50. Nut Bowls, mahogany finish, wooden, in any number of styles; very suitable for the home—$1.95 to $5.00. —Universal Percolators of good quality aluminum—for use on gas or coal stoves— six-cup size, priced at $7.50. “Westinghouse” Coffee Machine, Colonial style; very attractive; will brew six cups of delicious coffee. Complete with cord, priced at $18.00. | Inexpensive Gifts in | | Art Needlework Tie Racks 65c | Mission finish, with hand decorations—useful gifts to nang in any Pillow Covers 75c 1847 Roger Bros. Silverware 26-piece Set $21.50 Silverware, warranted for 50 years—your choice of “Queen Anne,” “Louvaine’ or “Old Colony” patterns. Included in the set are 6 dinner knives, 6 dinner forks, 6 tea- spoons, 6 dessert spoons, 1 butter knife and 1 sugar shell. —Other Silverware from $9.75 to $35.00. Steel Carving Sets $5.00 to $12.50 American male Steel Carving Sets with stag handles and sterling silver trimmings. Each set consists of a carving knife, fork and steel—priced at $5.00 up to $12.50. FOURTH FLOOR—THE BON MARCHE | The Drapery Section Is Rich in Gifts for the Home FRAMED PICTURES 50c¢ TO $27.50 Artistic designs, in good colors; well framed. SWING PHOTO FRAMES $2.00 TO $10.50 Of pressed wood with nice carving and gold leaf finish. 72084 inches, in pink, blue and helio plaids. Juliets $1.95 NORTH STAR WHITE BLANKETS $19.50 Here’s a practical Christmas NOE HI LAN 9.50 Slippers, in red, green, gray, . s aC a iy aa brown or purple. They have ; | ciniunc Wiahiels at Soc Yard | - vad ae segpbe ith asorditanih latte, in’ god iMabearnaecta ull trimmed aroun e top with imitation fur. Sizes 3 to 8. Men’s Holiday Sets $1.00 Suspenders and garters of good quality elastic webbing in a variety of colors, put up in sets, each in a fancy gift box. TENNESSEE RED CEDAR CHESTS $25.00 TO $45.00 Plain and copper trimmings, some with trays. SMOKING CABINETS $11.00 TO $37.50 Good size, with nickel trays and cigar lighter. ‘mb Pillows Ready to Use at $4.50 to $10.00 | Shriners, Mason, Elk, I. Hand-made Silken Pillows, some plain colors, others | yard wide, heavy quality, in pink, blue, gray, green [iat 0. O. F. F. 0. E., K, of brocaded, in most every shape—bolster, round, square, | and heliotrope, C. and Moose—priced at | — oblong—beautifully adorned. We'll make pillows to | FABRIC FLOOR (THIRD)—THR BON MARCHE | | 85¢. THIRD FLOOR order. DRAPERY SECTION, FOURTH FLOOR—THE BON MARCHE Pillows in tapestry patterns, three different | | designs, complete for inside pillow. Lodge Pillows, stamped | on tan linene, ready to | | embroider. Included are k, I TheBonMarché