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pring, the smiling, sweet-scented, meductive, sumshiny season ts here! and all other false prophots may ceane their pucrile predictions, for Barnum Shaking the sodden sawdust of win- ter quarters from their feet, the anl- male, acrobats and aerialists, the Dareback riders, ballyhoo men and bar performers, the clowns, chariot- eers and canvasmen, and so on through the alphabet, are on their way for the season of 1916, Thetr first stop will be at Madison Square Garden, where the big show will open on the afternoon of ‘Thurs- day, April 6. The winter quarters at Bridgeport, Conn., where the circus has been hibernating since last No- vember, will be abandon ,| who could not be overruled by the rings and on four stages, Harry Mooney, the elephant trainer, soya he has taught one of his Pon- perous Pachyderms to talk and the WANTS NAVAL GHIEF Fiske Proposes Perman Permanent Head of Operations Who Could Not Be Overruled by Navy Secretary. WASHINGTON, March 24.—The elimination of the Secretary of the Navy to all practical intents was the suggestion of Admiral Bradley Fiske to the House Naval Committee to-day. | He proposed the establishment of 2 |permanent chief of operations who would have authority over the prepa- ration of the entire navy for war and ®ecretary of the Navy without au- thority of Congress, “It we have a Secretary who comes in every four years and changes the entire strategy of the navy we will If you were a Iife insurance agent, always on the alert for business, and fame, you'd probably do just what removed and substituted an 1." so years. . he said, joshed him all the time, use in the German tongue there 1s an inflection in the pronunciation that makes Loser synonymous with Auron Demshofsky asked Justice Ford to change Demshofsky to Den- and religion.” BONWIT TELLER &.CO. The Specslly Shop of Onginations FIFTH AVENUE AT 38™ STREET “Jeunes Filles” Fashions Specialized styles for the varying types of the younger set of 14 to 18 Modes for misses that favor quaintness in detail and silhouette— eee see aes. eee ee ee ee a ee ae A a a elephants have organized a brass loafer. Justice Gavegan permitted This in oficial, Reckless robins, care- | “Ph PTAs | people you approached iaighed| him to iake the ame of Solomon Saturday—An Important Sale lama crocuses, wavering weather men, aloud when you mentioned your| '4¥'*. WOMEN’S SPRING SUITS Serges and Gabardines in Navy and Black. Expertly We all's Cittetes Ua comming bo town John David Nutty did to-day, He| man, but Justice Ford, tn refusing ; ang vO +} went before Supreme Court Just\eo! Mi, sreau! said to hii apt it cat dooen't mean soring, hen} WITH SUPREME SWAY) coves ana nad one or tna sr's"| pat apiece gnr saltacton yr Made Especially for Lord & Taylor $19.50, $25.00 and $29.50 Equal in Style and Quality to Suits Usually Sold at $25.00 to $45.00 f Three of the Season’s Smartest Models Copies of a TR Ra aemnmINRe aa | _ -- = * <= eee soe THE EVENING WORLD, FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 1916. . a : and a week will be devoted to putting he ie now John David Nutly. | the huge spectacle in smoothly run- '" N “My namo never created @ favor- = . ning condition. } | able impresscton,” Mr, Rutly tx. Then Bigger, Better and More ’ plained to the court, “because the will Burst in a Blinding Blase upon) commonly used in referring to insane — —_ 1 | the eyes of Greater New York. "| persona.” Chickering Kall Founded 1826 Greeley 1900 Club Lawoheon | Privately, and not for publication, Mr. Nutly is married and Itves at ing au ier Dexter Fellows, Prize Publicity Pro- No, 667 West One Hundred and MUSICALE le "| moter of the Profession, confided to a Fighty-sixth Street Saturday, March Special Noon Feportar the hig show hes eo, many | —_-<- Samuel Laser of No. 162 Kast Nine- at's P.M. Utd at new features this year he can't keep ~, 4 ty-first Street, was another whore " ry . uncheon an Barnum & Batley Bailey Beat the|track of them al. ‘There wilt be a/ Court Changes an Insurance name has made life almost unbear- Mare ri | Aterioen Tea Robin {0 It, Despite | geant tor the Prantere Punch” ¢ they Agent’s Name and Al | SDIe. nected Sunticn Coveenn, pd Wnts ala Carte, . s int for the Premiere Punch ot A s ame 4 s | he told atic el ' ; PNG | Eertormance’ end from” ten. cn 8 Naat eked him if he really waw a Mile. ClaireLorraine 4 38th Street FIFTH AVENUE 39th Street tel Mi tos BLM. Snow and Storms. things will happen rapidly in three Unlucky Mr. Loser’s. His friends who speak Ger- Premiere Danseuse ‘Tenth Piser y haves get engwhere,” Aaninal Sale simplicity for those who desire inob- ore ean an -an aeons -encencan: anran-andj-anranancan-an-an-—e- sent, “It would take five years to put our navy on an effective basis, This opinion has been indorsed by every 1 lcer I have talked to, Our ‘de as effective as ti The Satisfaction-—comfortand value you set from your glasses depends — princip on the thoroughness, care and ability employed in the Examination. ir Oculists examine more eyes than those of any other organization in the This unequalled experience brings surer hnowledge, gre said. “We should have a law that trusiveness in dress—boyish direct- | would make {t impossible for the Bec ness of line for those who must havea | Tailored Suits - retary to change conditions and the re ‘ Belicses Gt TNS avy WRT ORE Ab beaes more positive form of apparel. In and ae ing before Congress and securing con- all types, though, is the subtle charm, the verve and esprit of youth. Finely Silk Lined At $19.50 Illustrated at left. Suits of navy, or black, men’s wear Much Higher Prices At $29.50 Illustrated at right. Misses’ Tailleur Suits 29.50 35.00 39.50 45.00 Chic belted styles, Godet flare types, plaited coats, Bit-ring belts, interlocking belts, chain belts, new pocket forms, wing cuffs, many- buttoned sleeves, ron girdle skirts, flare side skirts, waistcoat col- larette and cape effects are among the new style features. Made of strategy. y enough to have a big navy but not So easy to have a good one.” Fiske, who is the storm center in n those attacking and ficiency of the Navy, re the House Commit- At $25.00 Centre illustration. Suits of navy gabardine and serge; skill, and more certain exact- ness in its application. is FE; rvice gives you the Very Best results at the least expense. Harris Glasses—it required cost $2.00 or more. WAY. Stans Ocutists and Cpreaans wtierarii = and Popl re} of high priced cael | Specially Priced at fi New Spring Suits || Of Poiret 'Twills, Taffeta and Cloth Combinations and Homespuns exceptionally > affective models. Specially Priced at} Afternoon Dresses ing shades, Specially Priced at) Afternoon and Dance Dresses Of Gros de Londres, Georg: ette and Cre; pe Meteor sly $1Q:00 so, Newars 1 = ' RALPH&CO. — 99 West 34th St. $2250 $] 2.95 fi $] 500 finally got be y after a long contest be- tween the two factions, Since his re- tirement as one of Secretary Daniels’ Fiske has been a@ constant > of the naval administration —— ” LAWYER DIES ON “L” TRAIN. | Former Asstetant Distrtet Attorney Leo Snccambs to Heart Disease, Former Assistant District Attorney | Leopold Leo died to-day of heart disease on a Sixth Avenue elevated train, while mm his way from his home, at No. 521 | West One Hundred and Bighty-second at fhe West One Hundred and Forty- gabardine, serge, Club and Bradley checks. Sizes 14 to 18, Misses’ Costume Suits 45.00 95.00 up to 195.00 Lanvin's cape coat and belted suits, Jenny's Chinese motif, Agnes’ bouffant hip effects, Premet's taffeta suits embroidered with gol Simple home and study frocks and net. ingly youthful styles. Res. U. 5. Pat, oft, An English idea, troduced to America Man tuilored, braid bound $18.50 “Flapper” 20.00 25.00 “Flapper” Coats “Flapper” Frocks oe crepe, beaded and embroidered models. originated and in- exclusively Bonwit Teller & Co. for the hard-to-fil ron :pannier, Bulloz serge-and- spots, Breton basque jacquettes, sleeves puffed at the wrists and beribboned, triple tier skirts. and trotteur frocks in Georgette Dainty frocks of organdie And more formal types for social functions in charm- “Flapper” Apparel Originated by and to be had Exclusively at Bonwit Teller & Co. by Tailleur Suits 29.50 39.50 16.50 to 39.50 17.50 to 29.50 ge ae | ED (ED) GRD () RD (0) GREED ( ) <> () GREED () Ge () -<ED (0) <EED () ED () -EED ()-<GED(0 ><> OSD 0 SEED 0 SEED (0) GED 0 GED 0 GED 0 GED (0) GREED 0 GED -0-GEED-0-CEED <0) GED 0-GED 0-ED-0-EDO 0) > 0 D> 0 GD 0-Ga (' Vv ' ' serge; the coat, satin piped, has Benga- line silk collar and is finished with em- broidered crow’s feet. A practical suit. The Skirts are extremely modish; cut on flarin, feature the newest hip yokes and girdles. Six models of extremely smart style. Light homespuns and tweeds in belted Sport Suit effects checks with collars and pipings of blue, scarlet or white silk serges and gabardines in strictly tailored and semi-dress effects. Misses’ Suits—$22.50 Seven models in a wide variety of materials. Block checks and shepherd checks, fine serges, gabardines, wool poplin and homespuns in Sport Suit models, mannish and military belted styles; coats very finely lined. Misses’ Suits—$29.50 Ten models—many copies and adaptations of and Lanvin creations. Belted, flaring, blouse, box and military blouse coats with wide ‘collars of faille silk in white, pearl, gray or fawn color; skirts extremely flaring give the new silhouette. Models in silk and serge combination, fine serges, gabardines, shepherd checks and wool velour checks Jenny Misses’ Spring Topcoats Smartest of models in serge, check, checks, stripes and wool velours. $15.00, $19.50, $25.00, $29.50 to $49.50 Misses’ Suits and Dresses are all in 14, 16 and 18 year sizes. poplins, taffetas, | | | ' wide bands of black taffeta emphasize the coat’s flare and trim cuffs and belt. A most effective model. ig lines and { Sizes 34 to 44 in each model. TRird Floor ~- ME ene Suits of very superior quality serge, in black or navy. Cleverly cut Coat with side panels soutache braided; collar and cuffs of silk faille. of navy blue fabrics and the constantly in- for them gives this Sale unusual interest. The scareit creasing deman Spring Modes in OS West B84, Suresh: Beer Lath, Avenue | cireet, to ale office, at No, 84 Pine 7 ‘ ’ ’ na Misses’ Frocks & Gowns MISSES’ AND GIRLS’ APPAREL Reflecting the Latest Edicts of Leading Paris Designers and at Unusually Attractive Prices 18O7 Bypnanay near Wilouguby, wr riya, fl Nias yaension 18.50 to 95.00 Misses’ Suits—$19.50 Juniors’ Suits—$23.50 Two decidedly clever models in sizes PA and 17 years, A jaunty Eton Suit in serge; tan with green, or navy with scarlet faille collar, cuffs and pockets smartly featured in its silk lined coat; high belted skirt, the shirred sides falling from hip yoke. A Suit of serge and novelty checks in combination effect; the coat of navy or green, the skirt in black and white; both very flaring in style; deep cuffs, collar, revere and pockets are of the check Girls’ “‘Shoe-top”’ Suits—$17.95 A model in shepherd check, navy or green serge in sizes 12, 14 and 16 years, Z A belted Coat, the back box pleated, the flaring bpat trimmed with rows of pearl buttons; pique collar and cuffs. Full skirt with suspender bodice, Girls’ Regulation Dresses—$3.95 + * of supe lities A A irl of 12 to 16, who has outgrown RES}OF AMA CIES: Four styles, straight box pleated, belted and High Class, Authentic Models That i . Me igri eisai on. Misses’ Afternoon Frocks—$25.00 and $29.50 | models in rose, blue, tan or white linens and Are Remarkably Low in Price [ie de oot ; a Charming models in Georgette crepe and taffeta, crepe | buttons and emblems in the smartest of styles; sizes | ish fashion. meteor, chiffon taffeta, check taffeta and novelty silks. Girls’ Smocks of Galatea—$1.49 4 » Suits s Dainty bodice effects; skirts with wide folds, flounces and | White Galatea, the full fronts prettily hand smocked in colors, with belts, collars and pockets to match. Sizes 6 to 20 years. TMra Floor Ground Floor Specials Girls’ Dresses of gingham and chambray, plain eon heck and stripe effects; verge simply, but neatly trim med and finished "4150 0, $1.95 and $2. 95 rhrd Floor + | TRIMMED HATS Unusual Values at - as to “Hats of the Hour’—authoritative style, shape, color, but inexpensive, because Easter Millinery’s first appearance this year is so long delayed, Hats in the new straws—notable among them: styles as varied as they are fetching. ' ' ' i] | ’ ' \ | ! Scarcely a shape, straw or style Fourth Floor te eS SS ee pre ee ee ee ee es ees ors W. B. CORSETS New Models for Spring A Corset designed on highly scientific lines Ne Spring models of Tat- c Pens FAaletOL at auanr Hunn ar | fete, \vepe Meteor and $5.95, $6.95 and $7.95 and in models to fit every type of figure. There Crepe de Chine, in the lead- are in the Lord & ‘Taylor assortments W. B. Corsets for Young Girls Flexible and yet giving the needed support to the immature figure. W. B. Corsets for Slender and Average Figures Tn models lightly boned, but giving the fash- ionable silhouette, with its curving waist and grace- i| ||| binations and Taffetas. Dis- $18: 50 ‘Suit—copy of a high Colored Leghorns in purple, navy, green, yr » ful lines, ||| tinetive style cont model, tan, brown and black; sailors in various styles and pi W. B. Reduso Corsets for Stout Figures * Specially Priced at) $17.50 turesque mushrooms adorned with flowers and ribl Designed to transform too prominent curves to iI Milan Hemp and Lisere Hats— predominating hapely lines, without discomfort, i} ? ’ =o in tailored and semi-dress eftect s trimine {with wing There are W. B, Corsets in scores of smart \ New S r C MAGA TN VIED TAMRTE TAB ROME. ap WPxEE: UR ERHGH models and in the favored materia | a Spnng oats Zz Sport Hate too, of “Winchou” Straw, dashing W. B. Corsets of Batiste, d “gy line and simply, but smartly trimmed; Fabric Hats in $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00 W. B. Corsets of Fancy Materials, $2.50 and $3.00 sms 1 : D F ; in this presentatic rf pas ymart Full pprred, | Belted, Postilion and Sport ! P aOR’ e! W. B. Reduso Corsets. ‘lwo models for stout | ‘odels, 0! laid and Check Velours, Gabardines, P lar Priced Milline: iI Corduroys and Novelty Fabrics, Sizes 14 to 44, Opular Priced Millinery figures, $3.00 and $5.00. 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