The evening world. Newspaper, February 12, 1903, Page 7

; a aa % Ballroom. ote hp mnesta eat around a large horse- at rn te (DINNER IN HONOR OF THE BIG STORE Executive Officers of the Siegel- ’ Cooper Company Have Merry Time at Sherry’s. ‘ The ennyal dinner given By the exec- | ettve officers of the Slegel-Cooper Com- pany to the heads of departments In the Big Store wae enjoyed by a large num- ‘Bar of gutsta at Sherry's last evening ew people at the dinner filling the big In addition to employees of He wwmpany there were present men ‘Wt have become prominent in several Professions and in business, ‘ioe table. J. B. Greenhut, head of the | @ompany, spoke of the prosperity of the | Big Store in 1902, laying emphasis on the fact thet it was the most prosperous year in the history of the establishment. Ge thoveht this particularly gratifying tm view of current conditions, for there ever was x time when competition in | fetall trade circles was keener or more | @ggressive. It was excellent evidence, he said, of the great interest the public & showing in the store and the cordial @nd continued support it accords it. ‘He complimented the heads of the many Gepartments on their loyalty. enthusi- asm and well-directed ambitions, and oped that the coming year would over- @hadow ts predecessors in prosperity for all concerned, Brief speeches were made by Lyman 3. Gage, former Secretary of the ‘Treas- ry; Adolph 8. Ochs, J. y Gecretary to Mayor Low, and Leo 8: @inger, President of the Mechanics and Traders’ Bank. Mr. Greenhut was toast- master. Among those invited to the dinner Were the following: |. B. Greeniut, Adolph 8. Ochs, Henry Mbrgenthau, B. J. Greenhut, Ernest lee M. Hogan, M. M. Gli- Herman Ridger, Witl- {fem H. Howel Menken, Charles 3, Rosenbault, J. C. Van Cle B. J. Mille, William R. Re 2 ofr R. Hayward, C. 1 Nathe ‘Cohen, Willlam ‘A, Deering, Joseph H. Dear, M. M. Ormebee, Il. J. Ronalds. | George Wolf, W. H. Mabee, H.C. rand, €. Malessa, J. B. Rey: ward De Witt, Sohn C. Freeman, R. C. Huntsman, Hunt, J.'H. Goole J. R, Bawarda, Beym: | Morrison, E ‘Bite Gibson Pi Edwani Siegman, F. ford Merriil, Jerome Siegel, Cooper, A. J . Re Sacket arret D, Coope! Alexander, Dr. L. R. Bichberg, J Holt, T. W. Stackpole, J. B. Tant; y Milton Wolfe, L. Os! in ger, C E, chwab, 120 Charles T. Snyder, P. Buc ickley, A. Eckel, W. J. Bec! fF eA. ~ CORKS POPPED AT THE JAV FIN BALL Liquid Musketry Heard a Block _Away—And Mr. Devery Was There, Too. fre 4s a good thing for the west aise, | from Fiftleth street down to Four- teenth, that this is 9 holiday, for It ts the day after the ball of the Jay Finn Association, and the whole community 1s asleep. The streets were deserted up to noon, and the sound of heayy breath: ing could be heard on every side. iWendel's Assembly Rooms, in West Forty-fourth street, never Held a‘larger’) Qe more representative crowd than that Which gathered at.10 o'clock to ook at the calcium iight grand march of the Jey Finns. There were hundred couples in the march, which was led by no less a person than Jay Finn himself, with Miss Florence Finn, daughter of Judge Daniel Finn, Following the standard-bearer of the association came all of the prominent political jeaders of e. west side, including Willlam 8. very. The entrance of ‘Devery was spec- tacular. He sald he would bring his constituents with him. and he did, When He entered the hall the band gtruck up e “M ver'y-Every famous") eve Byory Time” song, ant the whole as- ymblage joined in singiny Ht. “The pation of rai on the roof and the flooded pavements outside served only to make the Interior jollity more pro- noun Cap afier (ab Folled up to the door anu out stepped well-dressed | men handromely gowned women, By 8 o'clock in the morning the popping Of corks vould be hear] a block away. It was the biggest and best ball in the Isletory of the Jay Finn Association, | —_—_— | 6,000 AT REGIMENTAL BALL. | ‘ty = necoud’s Non - Commin- | sloned Staff Have a Gala Night. Hn spite of the rain last night fuliy 6,000 attended the second annual recep-| tion and ball of the non-commissioned officers of the Twenty-second Regiment) at the armory, Sixty-aixth street and Broad The armory was packed! from floor to gallery with friends of th soldier boys. The bullding was ablaze with eleotric Hights and was ions over 3 co! 5 'wo .bands of) Saveatenve ple each furnished the music for the Gani The grand mareh at 12 o'cl ed by Bere geant-Major Martin, in which all the military guests took part, drew grea epplause. WASN'T INVITED JO DRINK, Carroll Objccted to Bel t and Started Fi Michae! Mahoney, of Hundred and Twenty: ‘vited some friends into a aa might’ to have a drink. On not in | Lett Oat Simpson (RAWFO |We Are the Agents | on’Sixth Avenue @. | for Butterick's | Patterns. Friday’s Offerings ; They are exceptional and well worth looking into. They comprehend merchandise from all over the store—goods for the home as well as the person—attractive, Are Unusually Attractive. seasonable merchandise. Prices in many instances are less than cost, but we are compensated for the loss of protit by the gained space which the lively incoming of the new goods demands. Spring Merchandise Is Clamoring for Every Nook and Corner of every counter and table and shelf. Thus while we talk of bargains and emphasize Friday’s extra- ordinary values, ever bear in mind that the Simpson Crawford C establishment is ready with radiant newness long before the first hypnotic touch of the new season auspiciously proclaims its dawn. . Interest in the Simpson Crawford Co. is constantly intensifying. The tield here is always rich with tempting offerings for all. Dress Goods. Rotunda. All that remains of our Win- ter stock of silk-and-wool and all-wool Dress Goods; 50 per cent. and more off every price. Embraced in this collection are Novelties, Plain Weaves and heavy Skirtings— goods that cost from $2.50 to $5.00 yard will be marked for This Sale at $1.50 vate. An excellent opportunity to se- cure a serviceable gown or skirt. ‘This means marching orders to make room for the coming sea- son's goods; these goods will be found on special counter. Odd lengths and remnants also must go at. yard, 15, 25, 35 and 50 Specials in The MusicStore Basement. 50 Accordions ranging in value from $3.25 and $3.55 to $4.00; special at +++ $2.95 Silver-plated Steel Strings for Mandolins, best quality; set..5 Extra quality Italian Violin and Guitar’ Strings; special at. 24-inch Ka’ er Horn 30-inch Black Horn, with brass bell $1.05 14-Inch Brass Horn. 20 86-inch Brass Horn 56-inch Brass Horn 12-peg Record Box. ee 24-peg Record Box. od 25 Graphophones, with horn, reproducer and threé molded records; formerly $7.50; special, 33.05 Carpets & Rugs Fifth Floor. High grade Axminster Rugs In new Spring designs and color- ings, long pile and fine texture. 9x12 feet. 8 ft. 3 in. 6x9 feet 3x6 feet. 2 ft. 3 in. q Standard all-wool Rugs in Oriental designs. 9x12 feet.. oe : 7 ft. 6 in. x 6x9 feet. 8x6 feet. 20x80 inches. 26x54 inches. 21x45 inches. ‘36 inches Roller Skates For Boys and Girls. Second Floor, 500 pairs of all-clamp and half-clamp Extension Skates, fitted with hard rubber bearings and hematite wheels; regularly sold at 95c, and $1.00; special at, PIT fo aciccceesies tis saiiessivnes oye 80 Bal ring “Four Wheels,” extension; regular $3.50 grade, At DAME. .-ceeereesers ees $3.00 Two-wheel Bicycle Skates, ball-bearing; regular $3.50 kind, BU ii nero a7 ninidie o's s sins nicid a's vied . SILK FLAGS, American silk Flags, small sizes, each..,...,. seteee 8 American Silk Flags, larger sizes, each........ +38 College Flags, each, 9, 45 LT WARnGanaannnnningd ADOT 5 PLAYING CARDS AND GAMES. Playing Cards, extra enamel, high aluminum finish; special..7 Rieyele Card standard 25c, card; special 15 Poker Sets, round form, .$8.00 and upward, Poker Sets, solid oak box, 100 fine chips and 2 packs cards, complete .......,, ++ $3.70 Oribbage Boards...10 to $5.75 Bridge Whist, white mahogany box, % packs cards, pads and pencils, complete $7.65 » Women’s Mans ° Tailored Suits. Third Floor. Women's $25.00 and $22.60 Tailor-made Suits, of excellent quality broadcloth, Venetian and cheviot, Eton or fly front Jack- ets, taffeta lined, seven and nine gored skirts, inverted or habit back, over-drop of satin-faced mercerized lining; selling regu- larly for $25.00 and ai in black and blue, blouse jacket, double shoulder cape, bishop sleeve, postilion back, trimmed with “silk braid, taffeta lined, seven-gore, wWide-flaring skirt, with tnyerted plait back, ovei lapping stitched seams, unlined, ae: r $18.00 Skirts. Second Floor, Black Sateen Skirts with a daep rfl. wel) made ond Mae regular $1.09 Silk Specials For Friday. Rotunda. Corded Wash Silks; an absolute clearance of all we have in stock, this season’s goods; yard, Short lengths of Silks and Velvets; all qualities and weaves; absolute clear- ance; positively worth more than double; yard, 35° Women’s Coats Third Floor. Women's three-quarter length Coats of fine quality black broadcloth and kersey, in an as- sortment of different styles, with or without shoulder capes,, finely tailored and handsomely trimmed. lined with heavy black satin; selling regularly for $37.50, for Friday......... $25.00 Women's Coats of fine quality winter-weight cheviot, in Ox- ford gray, loose fitting, bell sleeve, beautifully tailored and finished, lined with black satin; selling regularly for $16.50. a. S; 97.50 Dolls & Games. Basement. 160 14-inch Dolls, with light or dark curly hair, blue or dark moving eyes, shoes and stock- ings; formerly 60c., special. .49 100 Boy Dolls, 10 inch; for- merly 35e., special........... 19 200 13%-inch Dol light or dark curly hafr, dark moving eyes, real eyelashes, with the latest patent moving body, extra quality bisque; regular value $1.65, special... 98 Parchesi in the; finest made boards, complete with two dice cups; special ++ 59 Crokinole Boards, large sine, fine finish, made of well-sea- soned ash; special at........89 Men’s Fancy Shirts, 50c. VALUE $1.00 AND §1,80 EACH. First Floor. Extfa quality stiff bosom fancy Shirts, made of printed percale and madras cloth, Some are plaited fronts, attached or detached cuffs, open front and back, Patterns are neat and de- sirable; mostly white grounds, with small figures or narrow cluster stripes, The make is of the best; workmanship and fit positively right; as good as the best $1.00 ehirt sold; many in the lot are the regular $1.50 grade; all sizes, but not of every pattern. An exceptional opportunity Yor getting & big supply of good Shirts at little money; 50c, each Ten’s Under- wear, 65c. Worth $1.00 to $2.50. First Floor. All the odds and ends and broken lines of our best makes of Men's Underwear, not all sizes, selling during the season at $1.00 to $2.50 each; will be marked to clear at ...... 0... 65 Those that were from 75e, to $1.25, nearly all Shirts, are marked 35c.; 3 for,......, $1.00 Aprons. Second Floor. A special lot of Maids’ and La- dies’ Sewing Aprons. Maids’ Aprons, with or without bibs, trimmed: with insertion of fine embroidery, others trimmed with hemstitched tucks; value 50c,, at + BS Maids’ Aprons, with one inser- tion of fine open embroidery, also one with hemstitched hem; value 26c,, at... Underwear, Second Floor, / Gowns, several styles to seleot from. in nainsook, eambric and muslin, in Empire styles, trim- med with torchon lace and round neck effects, with elbow sleeves. high and V neck effects, yoke of four ineertions and clusters of hematitch tucks, ‘full ruffle of embroidery on Important 7 Saleot. Gloves. a First Floor. Women's 2-clasp Glace Gloves (embroidered), black, white and season's shades; guaranteed per- fect fitting; 95c. value, at, (és) DAIT occ ce cceecece rev ereree Special clearing oddments, Glace and Suede Gloves; black and various shades (all guaran- teed), $1.00, $1.25 and $1.35 grades, specially reduced for 85 this sale to, pair..........5 Clearing lot of oddments, long Suede Evening Gloves; made by Jay, the celebrated glove maker; in various light evening tints: Mmited quantity; $2.25 to $2.75 values, reduced to the ex- traordinarily low price of, 58 PAI cece cer seeweeeeeee Sample Hand- kerchiefs. Seconds—Odd Dozens, First Floor. An even thousand dozen of Men's, Women's and Children's Handkerchiefs are in this collec- tion. The Season's accumulation from two of Belfast's greatest Handkerchief makers; such values have never before been offered in New York. Plain Linen Handkerchiefs, Embroidered Linen Handker- chiefs, Lace-Edged Handker- chiefs, Mull-embroidered Hand- kerchiefs; very sheer and dainty; values range from 15c. to $1.00, special at 8, 10, 19, 29 Embroideries. First Floor. 50,000 yards imported sam- ple pieces of fine “Embroideries; matched sets, odd widths, bead- ings, galloons, insertion and rib- bon galloons; only the finer grades are included in this col- lection; we offer them without reserve at. 10c. yard, worth up to 26c. 15c. yard, worth up to 35c. Mc. yard, worth up to 7éc. 1,000 yards sheer, dainty Swiss flouncings; from 12 to 18 inches wide; also beautiful Nain- sook flouncings for corset covers, skirts, children’s wear, &c.; ac- tual value $1.00 and $1.25, for this occasion, yard....... 59 Candies and Favors. Basement, Front, near Main Stairwi ay. Special sale of Scotch Kisses; sold usually for, pound, 29¢., special 20 ing Bonbons, made while you wait: box 16 Magnific lisplay of Favors for Valentine's Day and all other occasions, including dances, din- ners, card and children’s parties, Friday Specials in the Food Store. Sixth Floor. Tomatoe*—Cold Packe} Red Ripe Tomatoes, '8 Ib. can 9 Pe 2 Ib, can Lettmce—Boston Hothouse, head . cistern Oranges—Fancy Thin Skin Ca. forn!, els, dos. 2 6 ‘2 5 6 . & B. Mixad Pickle tent” ‘top bc st Food—Malt Break- ‘ood or Cook's Flaked Roe, Rare Fancy Fresh Fruit. Our Fresh Fruit Department ts applied with the we frulte. Fancy bas . ¥ select packed to order. Every care be taken (o ship or deliver sat it Soap-Procier & Gamble's Ivory Boap. 5 cakes....,..1.., 1k Co ero) se'ling price. Ib. 2 Cheene—Koyal [ ‘ 4 Picked Cod, vkg. B Tn-er-Beal Oatmeal or kK Psked in pure Hs h ldver | eat sprin, Tansee | THE WORLD: THURSDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 12, 1903. LEASE EST: The accessibility of this store} commenas tt lo every one in Greater New York and mules| around as an ideal shopping cen- tre. o-Morrow Is Bargain o-Morrow, Friday, for 2 Hours Only, T This $20 Tailored Svil, $10. ___The Greatest Suit Bargain of the Season. ‘Sale from 10 to 12 A. M. | None sold before or after these hours. _ Made as here illustrated, of fine quality zibeline in Oxford, black, blue and brown. _ New collarless Eton coat, lined with taffeta and interlined with flannel. Revers faced with silk and edged plat black and whité fancy braid. Epaulets on shoul- ers. Entire suits trimmed with one-inch satin straps. New shaped flounce skirt, beautifully made, with a graceful sweep and trimmed to match jacket. Sizes 32 to 48 bust. Also a full line of sizes for small and extra large women, The large sizes have especially large waistbands on skirts. None sent C.O, D, No mail orders filled. secon’ Fioar, 69h Street Sertion, $10 Gold-Filled Watches, $3.75. Tay 7 These handsome gold-filled watches = ry, constitute an immense purchase from ‘ one of the most reputable manufactur- ers inthe world. We can afford to sell them at this bargain price because we bought at a marked concession. The cases are guaranteed by the makers, the iino’s Wateh Case co any, as welt as by ourselves, for five years. These watches have regulated and eee by eeoat watchmakers and are fully guaranteed perfect timekeepers. 4 They have seven jewels, are stem winders and setters, with celebrated Trenton, Banner and Imperial movements ; y sizes 6 and 18 for men and women. Exclusive jewellers sell the same sort of watches every day at from $10 e@ to $12; choose to-morrow at Main Floor, Vrent, Osntre, This is the balance of that choice lot of wrappers we offered at this same price one day last week and which created such a furor. They are made of fine flan- nelette in French flannel designs and fancy stripes. Have plaited backs, tucked fronts, standing col- fars, bishop sleeves ; deep flounced skirts; sizes 34 to 44. To-morrow your chance to get one of these perfect fitting, dainty wrap- pers for.... Second Floor, b0th Strest Sertion Fetching White Waists, $1.98. These Waists are particularly pretty and effective. They're made of white mercerized etamine, with tailor-stitched plaits, finished with large pearl buttons on front and dainty separate stock collar, with stitched turnover tabs; back composed of stitched plaits; sizes 32 to 46; to-morrow’s excep- 1 98 ° $1.39-—Heavy white Striped Cheviot Waists, made with tional price, plaited fronts, separate stock collar and tour-In- ‘ 4 ‘ ' ' one of New York’s in this case, as in all soles; all sizes, them that they will pass unnot eminent. hand tie to match waist. QBc—Heavy and medium weight white cheviot and Ox- | regulated, ford, plain and striped materials, made in various smart styles, with stocks and ties. Also several new fashions in colored madras, striped and plain patterns, Second Floor, 59th Street Seotton. able. The China Store’s Budget. The housewife is always interested in a genuine bargain in china or glassware—for the china closet is generally needing replenishing more or less, so that when the chance to add fo one’s stock at great savings is at hand, the wise woman heeds the opportunity. These are the inducements to-morrow : Tea Sets—Thin Carlsbad china, with { pretty floral decorations and gold | price, per pair, Separate Pieces edges; 56 pieces; regular price My H v special crag! $5.49 of Decorated China by others—and you'll market here. Historical Plates—Ot English porce- | Berry Bowls—Regular 39, sort; spe- | Culiforma Lemon Cling Peaches, lain, with pretty blue underglaze clal, very fine; big cans, 4c colors; 12 different subjects Of | kpui Plates, Oatmeal Colonial times; special to-me California Bartlett Pears, very tine; Plates—-Regular each, Glassware. Pears, very fine; 2-Ib Water Tumblers —First quality; per | 7 10c yo is a tne ass Strawberry or Raspberry ‘Preserve, ir ie mst ne) hinsblowa haiees Ragland extra heavy sugary 176, 1-1b. " Water Tumblers—With assorted te O9¢. quality; special aac iced Pmeapple, -\b. cans, | signs; per dozen, soc China Tea Cuz t téc, 15c, 18c Water Tumblers—Fine thin gla heavy gold Imported Spaghetti, véry best; our assorted engravings; Special, pair BLOOMINGDALE BROS,, i 3d Avenue, S9th and Goth Streets. BLOOMINGDAL! d Avenue, BLOOMINGDALE BROS,, 2 BROS, | | ad Avenue, 59th and 60th Streets, Mh and Goth Streets, always find greater valaes than. ae greatest elsewhere, A few days ago we noted an advertisement of ‘e department stores, in which they advertised these Shoes for $1.90 a pair, and made such a bluster about it that we feel you will be greatly interested when we quote the same Shoes exactly 59 at We have not specially cut the price to go under this competitive igure, but our buying others, enables us to legitimately underquote competition, Every pair is of the latest style. The uppers are of Foederer’s fine vici kid, patent and kid tips, oak Another HandKerchief Bargain! We were fortunate in,securing a quantity of women’s plain and — Jace trimmed handkerchiefs of the 50c, sorts which came under the. manufacturer’s trade term of ‘ seconds.” even more than ever misleading, for so slight are the imperfections in © iced by almost every one, In fact only a pin-hole or a heavy thread in each kept(them (} from selling somewhere at 50c. a piece. Your choice throughout the entire lot to-morrow, 1 i tes 12:c. Each. Eyeglasses & Spectacles, 48c. | Of the many remarkable specials quoted in this great Feb- ruary sale this one stands pre- These eyeglasses and spec- tacles are the famous Acme brand, . f manufactured by expert opticians; each pair perfectly tested and They are fitted with the finest pure white crystal peri- scopic lenses; have patent nose rests and clips, which are interchange» i The eyeglasses have cork nose rests, which do not slip or*tilt; the ,| spectacles may be had in nickel or silver plated nose pieces, the eye- glasses in nickel, silver or gold alloy, Thousands of these very same eyeglasses and spectacles 4 have sold at from $2.50 to $3.00, i Unrivalled Grocery Specials. A list of bargains unequalled for quality and rare littleness off prices are the following, which will be on sale for Friday and Satur. J day. Make comparisons, our grocery store’s prices with those quoted gy] : big cans, l4c California White Cherries, big cans, 18¢ 12c, tIb. pkgs., % At Bioomingdales’ you Priday! Bargains in Good Gloves. The glove: store quotes two | particularly special items for to- morrow in perfect-fitting, good- wearing and thoroughly correct gloves. , It’s, your for a’ rare bargainwif you'rekin needrof ’ gloves. Women's '$1: Gloves, 59c. They are of the s skins; made tn, the modi style; perfect iin fit; all a 4 ous colors, as well as white. No malt orders filled, Men's $1 Gloves, 5%, Glace kid, made of im: the maker fs one of the best and most reputable in the The regular ‘ar of these i ait es lot more airs to a custo) ‘e Lb Nia Pike, tt Cweeseectien, pce eet, House The value-giving in each ; is worthy of note, ‘geal Gray Enamel Tea double coated, all first 6-in., 39¢; PIN. 9c} 4 per, Patm ‘Kn, , Tuo-Lit Marke Base China Salt Box, Wood Salt Box, The term in this case is Maio Floor, 69th Stmat Section, (A> To-morrow’s special Main Floor, Front, Centre, ” . Lima Beans, small, tender, can, 8c Washed Figs, best, t-Ib, baskets, 226 Mixed Tea, Oolong or English Breakfast, excellent quality, per Our 50c, Mixed Tea, Oolong oF English Breakfast, per ID,» Our 62c, Mixed Tea, Oolong or sh Breakfast, per VD. Sardines, *, Vb. cans, , plump, meaty, fancy, 2-tb. 16c, California Prunes, round Floor, BO(h Street Spethomeir ————— BLOOMINGDALE BROS,,- 3d Avenue, 59th and 60th § 4