The evening world. Newspaper, December 17, 1918, Page 9

WOUNDED NEN, VETERAN HEROES, PUAN EW E.R Fifty From Battlefields of France, Dinner Guests of Older “Vets.” Plans for the launching of a move- ment for a new “Grand Army of the Republic” were discussed last night at @ banquet tendered to fifty Wounded soldiers from the battle- fields of France. The affair was given go through ft again for ten million.” Sergt. Murphy was stopped at Solssons, but not until the steady fire of his battery had helped take the town, Private William Allspach, Ambu- lance Company No, 40, from Denver, Col, chuckled as he glanced at the Sergeant. “Some people say war is hell,” he remarked. “I've seen war, Hell is a Test camp.” Corpl. J. J. Cullen of Bridgeport, Conn., 828th Infantry, told with amusement of a strange homecoming. Before going to war he had been a salesman in the Greenhut store. It waa to the same place, as ® military hospital, that he returned, . Private William Moncuse, 108th In- fantry, took the War as a game, bard, but to be played. “You have to play the hand that's 7 ae To “4He EVENING WORLD, TUKBDAY, Devsmban Gealt you,” he said. “Sometimes you | fet a bum hand. What of it? Any~- way, we didn't give the Germans much chance to stack the cards against us.” The suggestion that the Veterans of Foreign Wars, swelled from the ranks of 2,500,000 Americans that served in the great conflict, might become the now “Grand Army of the Republic” was made by W. P. Ward, bag of the Spanish-American ‘ar, | Albert J. Rabing, past commander | in chief of the order, presided. Among the speakers were Kear Admiral Charles Bigsbee, retired, and Mgr. | John P, Chidwick, Both were on the | old battleship Maine when she was blown up in Havana Harbor. | All the speakers made strong pleas for the support of patriotic societies 99 the best means of combating dan- gerous tendencies of thought in this country. | The wounded guests represented twenty-six States. One of the men, pnnai, | Cloud of Sisseton, 8 D, is a pure-blooded Sioux Indian. | av, 1918 Stern Brothers West 42nd Street (Between 5th and 6th Avenues) West 43rd Street Patrons Who Shop in the Forenoon During the remaining busy days before Christmas will do so with infinitely more satisfaction and much greater personal comfort. Featuring To-morrow, Another Purchase of at Mouquin’s, on Sixth Avenue, under the auspices of the Col. Wallace A. Downs Post, No. 26, Veterans of For- eign Wars. The decorations were simple but impressive. A long row of crutches rested against one wall. Behind the speakers’ table floated the flag for which the guests of honor had fought and suffered wounds, ‘While the dinner was in progress, and in intervals between the formal speeches, the meh from “over there” \alked of what they had seen. There vas no boasting, but always an air of (rave gratification. “As for me,” said Sergt, Fred Mur- bhy of the 119th Machine Gun Bat- talion, whose home is in Tomahawk, Wis. “I wouldn't have missed it for $1,000." He paused a moment, re- flectively, and added, a I wouldn't ™ Amas - iano, Sale Variety of Styles and Finishes Here is an opportunity to buy your Christmas piano, and to buy a used piano at these low prices moans a large saving'to you. Story & Clark values are known the world over. 69°95'125, 145, 175 $225,$240,5265,275,5295 Stool and Free Delivery with Every Piano In this selection you will find some of the most beautiful mahogany and walaut finished pianos any home would care to own and pines with a fine tone, durably constructed and guaranteed by us. Many as good aa eer, others used more, and therefore, of course, priced low EASY PAYMENTS————_——_. 41.75 Per Week "i Monthly Jan, “15th Payments Philippine Hand-made Night Gowns “and Envelope Chemises, “Regularly sold at $4.50 to 5.95, at $2.75 each Most remarkable values are these garments of superior Nainsook, elaborately hand-embroidered, a TIFFANY & Co. WATCHES AND Wrist WATCHES PLAIN AND JEWELED JEWELRY—SPECIALLY PRICED In the Main Floor Department Diamond Bar Pins & Brooches | Gold Bar Pins and Brooches Set with semi-precious stones pearls; a large variety, « $12.75 ‘alues Men’s Wrist Watches, | Regularly $19.50, $13.75 Excellent 15-jeweled movements, cushion shape, nickel cases; leather or web strap; radium! dial and hands; unbreakable crystal. Store Open y at Ninth, Men’s OVERCOAT Prices Drop Another Notch There are exactly 307 of these FINE black and oxford overcoats. We Owned The Worsted Cheviot A Year Ago ~and it came originally from one of the best makers in the entire United States. Early in the season we had some of the coats made up; and they were marked $50 and $55 in our regu- lar stack. Now—we have had ALL the coats finished up and every one of them will go at— $37.90 Some are half lined with silk; others are fully silk lined. ALL are the good, substantial type of coat that practical men want. . . * « Included * ~—in the sale are 117 fancy over~ coats in smart, well-ordered pat- terns and colorin, taken from our regular $40, $42.50, $45 and $47.50 stocks, Thi will be of n and English gold, all A ie newest dedene, Exceptional $25.00 Values . « Call and Make Selections and Satisfactory Arrangements for Immediate and Free Delivery WOMEN’S GLOVE SILK VESTS A good weight; extra long; bodice top with silk shoulder straps; especially low priced at $1.89 Women’s Glove Silk Bloomers, heavy weight; well reinforced; regularly $2.95, at USED 88-NOTE PLAYER PIANOS A [imited umber of these used player pianos at $310. They are of course guaranteed by us and put 3 10 Terms $2:50 9 Week Stary Monthly Payments Jan. 15th, 1919 into best possible condition before delivery: 12 omsic rolls, bench and “It Is Better to Buy a Good Used Piano Than a Cheap New One” $2.25 $37.50 WOMEN’S BEAD TRIMMED BAGS Also models with metal frames, and Novelty Arm Bags of Velvet and Moire; Value $7.50 at $5.00 Chiffon Velvet Bags Also Vachette Leather Envelope Purses, Of both Silk and Novelty Velvet, delivery, al? for.. For a good piano ts built by experts. Contains t ': manehip and material—and is. 1 Re fo eaest at ckeente Wiles therefore, @ good used piano pur musical asset. Our stock of us meet a cbrtals pies: rd vat a bargain is a valuable anos contains some high- uments, - Delivery Free Within 100 Miles For a Golfer’s Christmas No Hazards in the Course of Your Gift Buying at Wanamaker’s Knitting Bags © You couldn't better please any man who pla: ‘olf than by giving him a box of RADIOS or SI ER KINGS or 'D FLASH golf balls, or a golf bag~—anything he can use on the links. Most of the professional golfer’s shops are closed for the season, but at Wanamaker’s can still be had exceptional service and advice from that most excellent player and instructor Louis Tellier, rofessional this past season at The Countty Club, rookline, and counted one of the first six players in the United States. No other retail establishment or specialt; shop has such a wide range of golf goods, from golf bal and clubs to all the incidentals which go to make up the Golfer's complete and worthy outfit, worthy of him and of the game, Golf Balis Wanamaker’s has taken the foremost place in America in the production of golf balls, including the famous Radio, Red Flash and Taplow. Sole agents also in this country for the Silver King. e excellence of these balls is well known. RADIO, $1 each, $12 doz.—29 and 31 dwt., recessed or mesh marking. SILVER KING, $1 each, $12 doz.—27 dwt, (floater) and 29 dwt., mesh marking; 31 dwt., bramble marking. RED FLASH, 85c each, $10 doz.—29 and 31 dwt., recessed marking; 31 dwt., mes! BLUE FLASH, 65¢ each, $7.60 doz.—27 dwt. (floater) and 31 dwt., mesh marking. TAPLOW, 50c each, $6 doz.—27 dwt, (floater), mesh mark- ing. Golf Clubs The idea! club for through the green work is an iron head fashioned by hand in Scotland, with all the rare patience neces- sarytomakeitbalance toa nicety; fittedwith a superfine American shaft; put together by a skilled professional with ‘a real sense of balance, $3.50, Wooden clubs copied after the models used by the foremost Pros. in America and Great Britain here from Scotland, Many come from abroad, such as the Batley spoon, finding favor with our best players. $4 each, Golf Bags There is no present more pleasing to a golfer than to receive on Christmas morning a handsome golf bag, made of strong canvas with leather trim- mings, or of soft durable leather. If he or she has one of these begs at present in good condition, the poreiane of a Sunday bag would be appreciated. rices for golf bags range from $1.25 to $30. Accessories Golf score books, $1.60 Golf books, 75¢ to $2.50 Golf gloves, $2.50 pr. Golf tidies, $3.50 to $12 Rotacleats, per pair, $2 Golf Suits An unrivaled display; made in Monland, of the finest all-wool fabrics by the finest tailor manufac- turer. Forty patterns, with suit combinations of coat and knickers; coat, long trousers and knickers; coat, long trousers, knickers and waistcoat, $45 for the suit, $12.50 for additional trousers, and $10 for the waistcoat. Our prices have not been raised, despite the great advance in clothing values, We have also American suits, mostly coat and long trousers, in medium and heavy weight, $26 the suit. ah PLEASE NOTE—Those receiving presents of golf suits may have the same altered after Christ- mas or exchanged for one of different size or pat- tern provided the suit has not been worn, Golf Sweaters and Vests Mohair, cashmere and soft vicuna sweaters, im- ported from Scotland and England. Color range is great. $15 and $20. ) eater vests, imported and domestic, sell for 2.50, Separate golfing coats, $13.50, Silk sleeve waist- coats, $10. Golf Jackeis We specialize in a knit neck and waist soft-leather jacket, which is at the same time warm and rain repellant. We have sold hundredsof these. It is the most popular jacket for late Fall and Winter wear, Price, $15. For the golfer who braves the storms we havesheep-lined vests at $6.50. Also closely | woven worsted sweaters at $6.50 and $10. Oil-silk golfing = | jackets are now $9—a special Christmas oftering. | Sports Shop—Fourth Gallery, New Building. me, Stora & Flarts 12 & 14 West 32d St, N. Y. 1100 Broadway, Brooklyn Both Stores Open Even ngs Till Christmas Marked in Plain Figures. Our Terms Apply to New York, New Jersey, Long Isiand and Connecticut -Piece Adam Period American Walnut Dining Room Suite, of Buffet, China Closet, Serving Table and Ex: able; 4 pieces, as lllustrated....... ++ Pesatas $189.50 4 (8) SORTINA” Fert & 64) Records tor De GoY cember on Sale Write for Catalogue, Malled FREE, WE SELL ON CREDIT COLUMBIA GRAFO- NOLAS from $20 up. Also records on Credit M with Every Machine. jl Apartments Furnished From $75 Up on Credit Open Evenings Until Christmas Sewing Witliam and Mary Library Table As MUstrated.cecesere All Goods Machines on Credit T, 750-752 | iG IT MAKES LITTLE DIFFERENCE WHAT YOU NEED —A WORLD “WANT” AD. WILL GO AND FIND IT. $2.95 and 3.95 $2.95 to 9.75 Fitted and Unfitted Suit Cases and Traveling Bags, Men’s and Women’s Toilet Cases, Bill Folds,Vanity Cases and Sewing Baskets are shown at reasonable prices FURS FOR CHRISTMAS THE IDEAL GIFT! OATS, Capes, Coatees, Stoles, Muffs, Fur-lined Coats, Children’s Furs, Robes and Mounted Animal Rugs aré all shown on the Third Floor, at reasonable prices, Hudson Seal Coats, - - + . $175.00 to $675.00 Rich Caracul Coats, - - + + $295.00 to $575.00 Natural and Taupe Nutria Coats, $198.00 to $425.00 Natural Muskrat Coats, - - - $185.00 to $285.00 Natural Mink Coats, - - ~- + $295.00 to $675.00 Smart Ermine Coats, . - - + 1500.00 to 2250.00 Luxurious Broadtail Coats, - . $650.00 to 1450.00 Women’s and Misses’ Small Furs SCARFS MUFFS $35.00, 42.50 Skunk $34.50, 45.00 $34.50, 42.50 Black Lynx $37.50, 42.50 $12.50, 22.50 Natural Raccoon $18.50, 24.50 $39.50, 47.50 Taupe Wolf $39.50, 47.50 45.00 Black Wolf 47.50 Hudson Seal Natural Nutria $14.50, 29.50 $14.50, 21.50 $19.50, 27.50 $14.50, 22.50