The evening world. Newspaper, December 20, 1918, Page 7

war tary indicated his purpose to cancel contracts where work has not been started #0 that keels laid from now on may be for craft designed in the light jof war experience. There is no | Intention, Daniels wai © destroyer pronramine, tor which more than three undred contracts are outstanding. HH explained, however, that he wanted to fee what could be done toward reduc DESTROYER PLANS STAND. Not Started WASHINGTON, Deo, 20.8 Contracts for V: form contracts between the I Will Re Bro! ljowever. WASHINGTON, D 20.=AN ship: butlders working on navy destroyer con- tracts were In conference to-day with Secretary Daniels to digcuss @ new pro- gramme, With the necessity for urgent haste tn construction passed, the Seere- ecretary | nual rontal of $2,102,589, and t an annual rental of $2 signed to-day. A contra war bullding basis, EMPLOYEES OF BEST & CO.— RED CROSS! -100% VOLUNTARY MEMBERS OF THE HOW COULD ANY ONE STAY OUT? Best & Co. Fifth Avenue at 35th Street Established 1879 ‘Tis Said ‘The Early Bird Catches the Worm'—but Here Are Some Choice Sales for Belated Christmas Shoppers Which, By Their Utility, Quality and Economy Make the Ideal Gift > Children’s Zenana Robes ~~ Sizes 8 to 16 years. Blue, Pink, Lavender, Heretofore 17,50 and 19.50 15.00 ——Children’s Blanket Rober— | Sizes 4 to 8 years. Blue and Pink. | Satin ribbon trimmed, made with pockets and girdle. Rose, Pink, Blue, Lavender. Heretofore 7.95 6.95 ~—Women’s Fine Negligees | Satin and Crepe de Chine. | Pink, Light Blue, Rose and Copen. Heretofore 2.50 to 2.95 | Heretofore 12.50 Heretofore 18.00 to 25.00 | 1.95 to 2.50 | 8.95 12.50 ——Women’s Woolen Gloves Imported Direct from Scotland———. an | Ralirond Contracts Signed. tandard Ratlroad Administration and the New York, On- tario and Weatern Railroad for an an-| he Min. | nesota and International Ratiroad tor | 55 were) ith the ing costs in stead of continuing on a[ Great Northern Railroad t+ expected to be signed shortly. | | k -——Women’s Eiderdown Robes—— in white, navy, brown and black, gray and black; long wrists. All sizes, Heretofore 2.25 to 2.50 1.70 a pair Le — ——— ~ } arson a You Never Pay’ More at Best 5 cemuarerss st) Lord Por —FIFTH AVENUE 38th Street 39th Street Men’s Dress Overcoats and Winter Great maare Mw OF carefully selected fabrics according that have e required style nap-~er ig all those fine points of skilled tailoring and painst g rkmanship that dis- tinguish exclusive overcoat Prices are the direct result of forehanded preparations—buying fabrics when they much less than they are today were Overcoats in the Chesterfield models—silk lined with silk velvet collars—warm wooly ulsters in imported and domestic fabrics—double- breasted with convertible collars—the popular this season fi isiness or motoring—all ual in finish to the finest custom- coat wool fabrics made overcoat $27.50, $30, $35 up wo $100 Men’s Ready-for-Service Suits $25.00, $30.00 to $65.00 Special values in suits of imported fabrics Woolens from ‘Burl * of London a" ored to our ow andard-—all sizes 34 to 44. Fourth Floor Men’s Winter Boots of the Finest Makes and Leathers. Boots that fi rtably and that will give absolute satisfaction in their wearing qualitic At Especially Low Prices Men’s Heavy Winter Shoes of tan grain leather, Blucher Damp-proof Soles, $7.85 in rich shades of $9.75 style; Men’s Cordo\ i. rk Cordovan leather an Shoe Men’s Slippers \ comprehensive assortment vhich to select at prices from $3.50 a pair upwards from re FOIE FT The Ask Mr, Foster Travel Information Service IYth Ploor 38th Street Dance Frocks for Misses Introducing Fascinating Fashions-—Special. -Tomorrow $29.50 and $39.50 Adorable, these latest arrivals, filmy and Georgette Crepes in delicate pastel tints. opalescent sequins, soft girdles and sashes add _to their picturesque charm Silk ‘Tulle, Chiffons Gleaming Silver laces, , lovely corsage flowers, The debutante will delight in the “frilly” ruffled models; her older sister in the draped and new apron effects, a bit more dignified. All are distinguished by that youthful simp appealing. More Elaborate Dresses in Brocades, Metal Cloths, Chiffon Velvets, Nets and Laces, at $59.50 to $195.00 two tone Satins, A New Shipment of Evening Coats at $75.00 English Velveteens, rich and lustrous, ia cherry, spark blue beige and black, in graceful model with deep collar and cuffs 6 opossum. Misses’ Winter Coals - Reduced $18.50, $29.50 and $35.00 A collection of 50 Coats, formerly much highe down for clearance. Velour Cloth, lined, some handsomely fur trimmed. Useful Gifts for Girls Girls’ Raincoats, with hat to match;! Girls’ Rain Capes, navy, tan and mixtures; sizes 6 to 14 | hood; sizes 6 to 12 $4.95 and $6.95 | Tan.....$2.95; Navy Blue Silvertones anc with plaid lined $3.95 Women’s High-Cut Brown Kidskin Laced Boots, svecia $8.75 Smart styles for dress or walking Girls’ Boots, high cut laced, dark tap and $7.50 Women’s Gift Slippers, $1.50 Pair tyles Showing many different colors and s in felt | Second Floor Handsome For Special Selling Collars of Tomorsoy | {ustralian All Wool Opossurn v LJ Pp Skirts ||, 0 ™ t finest quality, ij deey odish. Smart Plaids and ei Stripes. Box pleated le pleated, these strikir tive rich to and Stripes white. binations, s Much i rare ¢ LEADING maker of high grade Cx i n vogue : . peighs, f ay p maining on hand, made for us thes« Hy 7 uf Wi ifs ih models (three of which are illustrated). Southe 8 urer : . The quality of the Velour Cloth, the fine fancy an y OF ts own iy a ’ please the most discriminating. Vspecially notewe with contrasting coa Aidit head eecent famcle Lice lets Cues Excellent Values at This : : Special Price To Introduce A Si Wi the Skirt Section in Its New tomitn None C. O. D. Third Floor Lord & lavlor ~-FIFTH AVENUL. = Boys’ garmen an added zest. 39th Street Fine French Gloves in a Holiday Sale, At the Rare Low Price of A $2.85 ‘They came recently from onesof makers in Grenoble, France, where:the best gloves in the world are produced. Made, in every detail, ular Lord & Taylor trade. Finest French Kid. Tan, Gray, Brown, tiful gifts at small cost. Ground Fioor speciat $7.50 In lovely light shades, and the gay sport colors, light weight Sweater Coats, smartly sashed and trimmed with Also extremely modish brushed wool collars and cuffe. Fibre Silk Sweaters in a pinch back model Slip-on Sweaters— Reduced libre silk and wool Sweaters, in many {lective styles and colors. Now. Shetland Spencers Hand made and machine made Spencers, eev In white, black and colors. Teed Floor Practical Gifts for Boys at Reduced Prices 300 Boys’ Corduroy Norfolk Suits With extra knickerbockers; sizes 7 to 18, black calfskin, with cloth tops... .. ; 5 Misses’ Shoes, white buckskin, laced or $9. 95 button; sizes 1114 to 2...... : 200 Boys’ Winter Norfolk Suits pre laae ae cut shoes, white $3.30 Cheviots and Fweeds; mostly with extra Boys? black leather laced shoes, with broad knickerbockers; sizes 7 to 18 $14.75 toes; sizes 2 to6.......- $3.95 VCATS. 6. cscs eee ersrseevens ots Little Gen ran | Boys? high cut Boys’ All Wool School Overcoats laced Shoes; sizes 10 | Blucher storm shore: 1 4 00 1938.- cceees 4.50 | sizes 1 to 6. $6.00 Double breasted ulster model; sizes 10 to 18. $17.75 Scarfs, Shirts, h Floor. One of the Season’s Most Remarkable Values $47.50 | | A Price Actually L ess Than Early Season Wholesale Cost | Women's Coats A Great Sale Tomorrow to usc all his odd lengths e Collars, for Australian No Approvals With four per cent. in interest your gift will have GIVE W.S. 8. for the most partic- Cream, White, White with Black, Black, also Black with White An exceptional opportunity to makesbeau- Pretty Sweaters of Soft Shetland Wool Blouses, Bath Robes, Ilats and Caps at attractively moderate prices All Woo! Velour Cloth, in newest shades , yt wh, taupe, green, rose-taupe, navy, plum, also in black ea of Winter materials re- , in a number of the newest, perfection of the tailoring will a the leading on y 8b ‘$228 gear Sas ta We smartest opossum is