The evening world. Newspaper, May 3, 1917, Page 5

Acrons Upper Hudson to Ne- Neve Fast Freight ention, “WASHINGTON, May 3.—Secretary of ‘War Baker to-day approved an applica- for location of a bridge a the ison River one and eight-tenths miles from Castleton and 136 miles from New York. ‘The bridge will allow the . York Central Railroad to divert freight around Albany and relieve presen’ it congestion of bridges at Largest Optical Service in the World Our patrons are not forgot- ten once they leave our offices with their new glasses. From time to time we invite them (by special letter) to come in to the nearest of our ‘ten offices so that we can see if the glasses are in good order — and re-adjust, tighten or ‘ - straighten them if needed. f ‘This is just ‘‘one” of “many” 3 reasons why ours is the Largest F Optical House in the World. f BY | Gculists ond Opticians , Se East 234 St, near 4th Ava i $4 West 126th St, near Lenox Ave - 27, W. S4th St. bet. 6th & 6th Aves if 442 Coluinbus Ay., bet. Sist & 82d Sta 7 Nassau te, ir John. St. 1405 St.Nicholas Av.,bet. 180th & 18tst 2629 Broadway, bet. & 100th Sts 1007 Broadway, 0 by, Brooklyn 489 Fulton St., opp. $43 Broad St. next to Bedell. Newark — “When Broke” Call on “Uncle Ben.!* ‘ BENJAMIN FOX, Reliable Pawnbroker, Mth Street. New Frocks in ) Serges, | Taffetas, Satins, Crepe Meteor, Crepe de Chine, Net Shantung. Very Special! New Frocks in ) Georgette, Gabardine, Satin, Rajah, Charmeuse. | Very Speciat New New Frock of Materials «cre Poiret 15.00 j expert 8., Brooklyn | HOW OLD ARE YOU QUERY 10 WOMEN FOR WAR CENSUS More of Them Trained for Effective Work Than in the | Entire British Empire. ALBANY, May 3.—"How old are you?” will be the first question women of the State between the ages of sixteen and fifty years will be re- quired to answer when the State Mill- tary Census takers begin their duties soon. The list of questions to be asked the women folk was approved to-day by Gov, Whitman | There will follow interrogations re- garding the date and place of birth, | | whether employed and if so, where; married or single, and if the woman is a nurse, telephone or telegraph op- | erator, stenographer, clerical expert or garment worker. Women also will be obliged to enumerate what properly they possess in the line of automo- biles, motor trucks, power boats, heavy wagons, horses or mules, Orders for printing 3,500,000 blanks | for women and an equal number for men have been issued, The questions | for the men will differ only in a few | particulars from those asked the! women, | This State has a larger number of women qualified to do some par- thing va in the chine wot and equip 1 in any portion of a many more than the et No Connection With Any Other Establishment in the World 43 & 45 West 34th Street New Summer Frocks New Tailored Models, Shirtwaist Effects and Frocks in the new lorg Silhouette. Very Specially Priced | 16.50 | 22.50 ... ~ Models in Serges, Poplins, Velours Silk Lined. Twill, Velour, Poplin, Gabardine and Checks; the suits reduced to $.0.00 are mastly navy and black; the suits reduced to $15.00 are in other colors only. (Second Floor.) T/\\ Satin Frock, . 832.50 V New Coats & Capes (Third Floor. Very Specially Priced Very Special j 15.00 Models in Poiret Twill, Bureila, Satin, Cashmere Velour, Silk Poplin, Silk Lined. 20.00 Very Special Misses’ Suits ad Men's Wear Serge, 20.00 iy -=xeERrserarssi tay eT ee et ee eee n " . x PRN Nt EVENING BONWIT TELLER. & CO. The Specially Shop of Oxginalions FIFTH AVENUE AT 38™ STREET ANNOUNCE FOR FRIDAY An Extraordinary Special Sale of - About Two Hundred and Twenty-five WOMEN’S TAILLEUR SUITS Heretofore Sold at from 49.50 to 125.00 WILL BE CLOSED OUT AT 35.00 » 50.00 Heretofors NOW Heretofore NOW (21) Tricotine Belted Suits..... 49.50 35.00 (22) Tricotine Suits........... 85.00 50.00 44) Tricotine, Poiret Twill and (17) Tricotine and Gabardine Gabardine Suits.......... 59.50 35.00 Suits.. ats 95.00 50.00 (22) Braid Bound and Mannish (16) Poiret Twill and Tricotine Suits ... 65.00 35.00 BOB, segs cesestuyses 50.00 (12) Demi-Tailored —Tricotine ( 8) Tricotine ‘and Poiret Twil and Silk Suits............ 65.00 35.00 Suits... . sessseceen (1000 S000 (12) Smart Tricotine Suits..... 79.50 50.00 (10) Novelty Silk Suits... 110.00 = 50.00 (14) Silk Suits . 85.00 50.00 (7) Model Cloth Suits........ 125.00 50.00 annette Reproductions & Original Paris Model Suits Heretofore 135.00 to 250.00, TO BE CLOSED OUT AT 85.00 NOW 75.00 95.00 Heretofore Heretofore Now (6) Taffeta and Faille Suits. 135.00 75.00 (1) Satin and Duvetyn Suit, 7 “ +0 Calle” Copy. ives .sses 165.00 = 95.00 Mee EE aTS (2) Copies “Callot” Satin MER UIE, ciaisc ves susces 145.00 = 75.00 Suits "165.00 95.00 (1) Satin and Serge Suit.... 150.00 75.00 (2) Copies “Callot” Taffeta - (2) Copies of “Cheruit” and Duvetyn Suits......175.00 95.00 Satin Suits.............. 150.00 85,00 (1) Black and Persian Satin : ‘ $ alate alten ia 195.00 95.00 (2) Gros de Londre Suits.... 150.00 85.00 (1) Original “Bulloz” Suit...200.00 95.00 (2) Satin Suits seseees 150,00 85.00 (1) Original “Arnold” Suit..250.00 5.00 ' a Vaxencre eemeererereee==t Stationery § Engraving Wedding Invitations, Announcements and Cards To Accompany Same in the Latest Accepted Styles At Special Prices Wedding Invitations engraved in English Seript, ten lines, furnishing plate with 100 paneled sheets, inside and outside envelopes | (ec erews Slatted Seca to match 11.75 regularly 15.50 ri Engraving Wedding Invitation Plates in shaded Old English or Roman 4 14c regularly 20¢ per letter t| x Printing from Above Plates and furnishing 100 pancled sheets with inside and k 8 5.50 Wedding Announcements engraved in English Script, seven lines, furnishing plate, und 100 paneled sheets, with inside and outside envelopes to match 9.75 At Home Cards outside envelopes. regularly 6.75, regularly 12.50, Figaro Church Cards — Reception Cards — ‘Train Cards i ” Engraved at 25% less than regular prices a Engraving Plate in English Script; name only and 50 Cards. regularly 1.00, 75¢ #3 ~ Engraving Plate in Shaded Old English or Shaded Roman; 15 letters and 50 #| Cards regularly 3.00, 1,85 wil Engraving Plate in Old English or Roman; 15 letters and 50 Cards 1.45 : regularly 2.00 = Special offering on Paper Purchased in the Stationery Department. 22 Ee fl fh 4 DOB Gt | We will furnish a two- or three-lett’ t| Hand-Cut Steel Die 4 1s per illustration (and fifteen other styles) ewh T5e ‘| regularly 1.50 to 2.50 i (DIE BECOMES YOUR PROPERTY) 4 dames McCreary &&o, 8S ry UU. 4| bth Avenue 34th Street oH | Bp errr ree ee wae apres Migggeeseasin “ ee 4 WORLD, THURSDAY, MAY 38, 1917. 5th Avenue ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY WOMEN’S DRESSES Priced for Absolute Clearance A collection of smart high class Afternoon and Street Dresses at decided price reductions. One or two of a style. The materials include Satin, Taffeta, Georgette Crepe, Crepe de Chine and combina- tion effects, in the latest wanted styles; embroidered, braided or beaded. 37.50 49.50 55.00 69.50 75.00 88.00 formerly formerly 50.00 to 85.00 90.00 to 118.00 Afternoon and Street Dresses James MeCreery & Co. Ps 34th Street Exceptional values are offered in Street and Afternoon Dresses in the aewest — 16.50 formerly up to 25.00 NO C. 0. D.’S—NO APPROVALS—NO RETURNS. styles, colors and materials. “McCREERY SILKS” Famous Over Half a Century For Best Values Largest variety of new weaves and most ‘complete color assortments in America in stock at all seasons of the year. McCreery’s Annual MAY WHITE SILK SALE NOW IN PROGRESS. Over One Hundred Thousand Yards of this season's latest fashionable weaves oo sale at 48c to 1.95 a yard In Addition on Friday 12,000 Yards of Superior Quality ALL SILK SUMMER DRESS SATIN In an entirely new assortment of the latest Evening, Reception and Street shades, also in the fashionable Glace or Opalescent tints, especially adapted to Bridesmaids’ frocks and party dresses; 36 inches wide. yard 1.25 Special Offerings : WHITE WOOLEN AND COTTON FABRICS White Woolen Suitings | Cotton and Linen Fabrics White Diagonal Suitings, especially adapted to sport wear; 52 inches wide Skirtings and Suitings, including Fancy Pique yard 1.55 and Plain and Novelty Gabardines; 36 to 44 = ; inches wide. White Gabardine,—fine twill; 52 inches wide yard 45c¢ yard 1.65 White Imported Old Bleach Dress Linen; pure flax; 40 inches wide. yard 115 White Silk Warp Summer Weight Flannel yard 1,25 | | | Pronounced Savings YOUTHS’ AND BOYS’ APPAREL Students’ Suits First Long Trouser Suits with Vest 13.75 formerly 15.75 and 18.00 A limited quantity of Youths’ first long Trouser Suits, including odd lots and broken sizes from regular stock. These Suits are tailored of all wool Fabrics which possess extraordinary wearing qualities; patterns are in neat light and dark checks, stripes, faney and plain effects; very smart models with plain or belted backs and regular slant or patch pockets; size 16 to 20 years, 300 Boys’ All Wool Norfolk Suits (With Two Pairs Knickerbocker Trousers Special 8.75 smart all wool Norfolk Suits with two pairs of full-lined Knickerbocker The variety is large enough to afford satisfactory selections; handsome patterns in conse rvative or bold effeets; coats are Alpaca-lined and bottom-faced; size & to 18 years. Fy Also a limited quantity of fine all wool Blue Serge Norfolk Suits, with one pair of full-lined Knickerbocker trousers. For Friday Only Boys’ Tan Rubberized Raincoats special 2.95 A tew Tan Rubberized Raincoats with hats to match; guaranteed waterproot: size 10 to 16 years, BOYS’ CLOTHING DEPARTMENT trousers, FIFTH FLOOR, \ 2,000 yards High Grade White Washable | ’ me he