The evening world. Newspaper, April 15, 1919, Page 11

‘ u Holiday Week at = fyesastes ---Whole THE EVENING WORLD, TUESDAY, APRIL Twenty Years of Progress The John Wanamaker Piano Salons enter to-morrow upon their 2ist year of putting the joys of MUSIC into the homes of the people. Some gifted pen will one day write the epic of MUSIC. It will tear its way through the rust the centuries have wound about the heart. It will let in to the spirit that was put there when the first heart began to beat, the glorious truth that MUSIC stands on the threshold of every home, waiting to be admitted, to give the comfort that no words can give, to rest tired minds, prevent misunderstandings, give fabric to dreams, backbone to ambition, stimulus to thought and action. And when all the people open their doors to musie—! * * ‘ Do you know that the first pianoforte built is in New York? It was built by Cristofori, of Padua, about 1710. It is today in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Put an AMPICO Reproducing Piano alongside of it, and you will appreciate the tremendous strides forward taken in the last 200 years most of it, as far as HOME production of music is concerned, in the last 20. * + * One year before we opened our Piano Salons the first practical player-piano was built. But it was a very mechanical instrument. It played musical compositions. It did not produce MUSIC, the artist's touch, the infinite degrees of dynamics that constitute expression, the tender caressing of a melody, the plastic moulding of a phrase. The AMPICG- the wonderful AMPICO does all these today. ‘ * * One achievement rises up out of the past —the cutting out of the haggling and unworthy bargaining that, before we opened our Piano Store, governed methods of piano-seliing in this city. The Wanamaker principle of ONE FIXED FAIR PRICE on pianos we were the first to apply it~ has protected the customer, and elevated the pianoforte to its proper dignity in the merchandising market Not here alone—but everywhere. The first day we opened our piano store, not a single instrument was sold. But there came a day in which 295 pianos were sold! By thet time the John Wanamaker Piano Store was the most famous—and accorded the honor of being the largest--piano store in the world, TI years, we have discouraged the mere pianomaker. We h the earnest buildes of TONE, and of devices for better m e encouraged asical expression, Over 70 styles and sizes of GOOD instruments are assembled in our new, beautiful Fiano Salons: the incomparable CHICKERING, oldest and grandest of American pianos, SCHOMACKER, the piano Lincoln loved, EMERSON, the sweet toned, LINDE- MAN, oldest of New York pianos, CAMPBELL, BRAMBACH, and the ce'cbrated KNABE. Each warranted by its maker, and by us. Each purchas- able at a fixed, fair, cash price, on convenient terms of periodical payments. At the head of the list of players is the AMPICO Reproducing Fiano. In our judgment, it is the finest producer in the world, so far, of pianoforte music. hall the | The AMPICO is a mechanism built into the CHICKERING and || other pianos, which reproduces with absolute fidelity the actual playing of great artistes. It opened up @ new era in the history of music, afiording usical education never before possible, and bringing the est n.usic into every home it enter the means o: We have not space to properly dwell upon work done in the creating and developing of a finer public appreciation of music, and of individual musical talent, through the Wanamaker Auditorium. There are few to whom that story needs to be told. Here, on every business day, with few exceptions, is given some form of musical recital. Recitals In the Auditorium at 2.30 each day, this week and next, the rounding out of our twenty years of progress in the dissemination of music will he marked by an interesting program to be announced each day. WEDNESDAY, April 16 Song Recital by CORA REMINGTON, soloist of Fifth Avenue Baptist Church, assisted by the following composers» Milligan, Warford, McKnight and McKinney. » * * You are cordially invited to attend any or ail of these recitals, Tickets may be had upon application at the Manager's ofvice in the Piano Salons. First Gallery, New Building and Norfolk. paca, like fathe Sizes 10 to 17. ‘More all- wool | | suits for boys The colors are fast, too. And the | fabrics ood mixtures—will stand many a hard strain. ‘Two mod waist sez Coats are lined with trousers are lined, also. atured at $13.75. Second floor, Old Building. Chiffon Alpaca Sweaters 200 at $8.75—Very Little are very the terms of our contract at this low price me mixture: A month ago we were unable to fill the special rs received on these very same sweaters at But- entire lot from a cert: there has now fallen into our hands an n manufacturer. There ions in some, because idiculously nt taking ¢ every one he had. light impert well es the Second floor, Old Building. Easter cards rd, Ie ¢ Novelties, Be to 50 each I 10¢ dozen, to Se each, and 50c each. Down-Stairs Store, New Building Easter r curds, post He dozen Every woman who has followed the trend of fashion knows that this is a suit season. 7 * Ske has looked forward to it, and planned accoraingly. * * She ) kne vs that Easter is only a few and that if sheis to have her new suit for Easter, mediate action is necessary. * * im- This Assurance of large stocks and adequate varie- ties comes at the right time. : Faumilies, Children Children’s Easter shoes have a special message Wanamaker shoes for children are made on comfortable lasts. There are no “freak’’ models here to distort young growing feet. Wanamaker shoe service for children is also worth emphasizing 15, Included, Are Coming Every Day there are attendants here | who have been trained specially in fitting | children’s shoes. Then comes the quality of the leather used—it is always the best we can put into the shoes at the pective prices. We sometimes sacrifice appearance for quality —but never quality. Note Particularly Pumps of black calf, patent her, white cane; sizes 9 to large girls’ 6; $3 to $ Oxfords in tan, patent and dull leathers; sizes 9 to large girls’ 6; $3 to $7 Laced shoes of patent leather, with white kid tops, 8!) to 11, $6; 11! to 2, $7. (Pietured.) Iigh-laced tan shoes—all sizes for babies up to 5 aced shoes of black calf, all sizes, $3.50 to $6. Avenue of Shoes, First floor, Old Building Boys need shoes for Easter Not merely shoes — GOOD shoes —— and RIGHT shoes for growing feet. Many of the foot ills that so often develop later in life can be prevented EARLY in life by proper shoe- fitting. That's a Wanamaker point. Boys’ shoes, made for comfort and service. Good materials throughout sizes 11 to 1314, $4 to $8. to $9. Sizes 2! 2 to 6, $5 Burlington Arcade floor, New Building Easter plants in pots fresh every day Lilies , acacia, yellow callas, hydrange candytuft, bougainvillea, mar- guerites, heather, ferns. Something of the wonderful awakening fragrance and color of Nature to take into your home. Come tomorrow to the Bridge of Progress bower on the Fourth Gallery of the New Building and get a little of the sweet summer out-of-doors into your heart. genesta, roses, DOWN-STAIRS STORE More Than $60,000 'Yorth of Easter Suits Down-Stairs Women’s Sizes-- Misses’ Sizes--Juniors’ Sizes 25 Suits For Women ‘This group of spring suits il’ustrates | the point to a nicety. * * The fabrics are good, all-wool, navy blue serges. * * Many of the coat linings are silk. Some are silk and cotton mixtures that never fail to give excellent service * * Strictly Tailored models serve the best purpose be- cause they serve so many purposes * * Good lines, not too plain, with just a touch of silk braid, a well-chosen gilet, or a few buttons; thereby in- | dicating that ‘ ‘ * * But it is something more than a statement of fabrics and trimmings and linings. * * It emphasizes the bigness of the Down-Stairs Fashion Stores, and the value of its Moderate Prices Moderate prices are often elusive | words, but in the Wanamaker Store | they have a double significance be- cause * * A certain worth-while standard of quality and workmanship is main- tained. * * Special features are sought. Sam- ple garments are purchased. Maker's | surplus lots are offered. * * But there MUST be Wanamaker quelity a quality that brings the fullest assurance of service and satis- faction. * * Today's news of three special groups all new, al! for Easter. ‘The style of the suit depends chief- ly upon its tailoring and fit. ce * « Every woman who wears a_ size from :}4 to 44 can Le properly fitted Fourth Ave. Side, Down-Stairs Store, Old Bldg. high or low styles | 1919. For Miss 14 to 20 Home for the Holidays The indispensable tailored suit and the modish cape--for wear when she is in town Frocks to wear w and to tea Dr dinners Party and dance frocks the simple she goes to matinee s for formal and informal types that will make her a vision of loveli- ness. They all await her here. Moreover we have assembled the sport suits, coats, skirts, and the numerous dresses she will need Summer frocks, too when she returns to school. for the first warm days. Throughout all of these collections, selec- tions are large and_ pric And QUALITY, in every instance, up to the Wanamaker standard—the best. Details are impossible, about the Two New Frocks at $42.50 ronservative. measures but we shall tell We have reproduced the most attractive organdie | collar that Paris ci ed for this season and put it on the simple little taffeta frock new short sleeves and deep turn-back cuffs; latter of organdie, In navy blue, dark brown or black. $42.50 Leather and suede coats Of course, it has the New little short Norfolk coais of softest suede in ge bright green, $39.50. sports and neutral colors, In and gray; particularly smart; Short leather coats made reversible with army or suede cloth. Big pateh pockets, bone buttons, $32.50. Goatskin coats smart black and white linings; $69.50. three-quarter length in black with Full length tan sheepskin couts—reversible with army cloth, patch poc $59.50 Second floor, Old Building Fine F; rench gloves that are washable A glove-maker of Grenoble, France, ing beautiful gloves which can be washed. Fine white kidskin, overseam sewn, $3. Fine white kidskin, pique sewn, $: Fine white and champagne suede, pique sewn, $3.25 Main floor, Old Building DOWN-STAIRS STORE—-——— $22.50 Suits for Juniors * Sizes 18, 15, 17 This is a new for young girls who can misses’ sizes. just opened, not wear shop, * . The $22.50 suits were chosen with | the same care, with the same eye for actual worth, as the women’s and misses’ suits. s 8 The fabrics are all-wool. The coats are lined with silk. * * And the variety at this price in- cludes three models that deserve spe- cial mention 4 One of the silvertone. Another of | navy serge, Norfolk or box model, with tricolette collar. The third of Kennedy tweed, box or Norfolk. Down-Staira Store-—-Old Building kets, swagger belt, rain proof; of world-wide repute, has succeeded in produc- | Nothing but ruffles of black lace could have made the dance frock so adorable. Under-dress is of black satin and the tunies (back and front) are of black net, covered with ruffles of lace. A bit of color is intro- duced at the girdle. $42.50 is a very little price for this dress. Second floor, Old Building. Women’s tailored suits —a specialization A smart, beautifully tailored suit under $75 is an undeniable achievement this Spring. Especially if the suit is of fine tricotine or Poiret twill, or serge—materials most favored at present. The Suit and Wrap Salons are making a pre-Easter specialty of charming suits at attractive prices and of absolutely correct mode, and priced— $48.50 to $75 Featured are the Russian blouse suit, the new suit with the coat of long lines severely tailored, the box and the waistcoat models. Illustrated a hairline stripe serge model at $59.50, with a white faille waistcoat and a very good style. A Russian blouse tricotine suit, with a rose-cole ored vestee of paulet cloth, $48.50, and a little softly tailored model of tricotine, $69.50. Second floor, Old Building There Are Now three separate and distinct suit stores Down- Stairs—one for women, one for misses and one for juniors. Each offers something that the others do not, Your size and style is in one or the other. $25 Suits 7 ° For Misses This is a happy suit family — happy in the excellence of its fabrics and in the variation of its styles. * * If Miss 14-to-20 does not like serge, she may have Poiret twill, or gabar- dine, or a mannish mixture. * * If she prefers other than a smart little box coat, she may have a blouse effect, a ripple coat, a short-waisted coat, or a long coat. * * Braid trimming may be much or little. The gilet may be more or less prominent, or not at all. 1! hie The skirt may be very long- or not | so long Personal Taste | may be indulged to a degree not i often found in suits at $25. And with | all, Wanamaker care and caution | have not been cast aside. *. ” They are in evidence in the little | details of tailoring, often overlooked. |, In the choice of trimmings, often neg- | lected. In the careful tailoring, often lost sight of. * * \| Other Suits Misses’, $29.75 to $39.75; women’s, $35 to $50-—are as well chosen—as typical of Easter and Wanamaker’s, Broadway Bide, Down-Stairs Store, Old Bldg,