The evening world. Newspaper, June 18, 1919, Page 5

era ane ‘Doe Coareet Dies, OF PUPILS HERE “FOUND DEFECTIVE Experts Say Estimate of One Mentally Weak Child in 100 Is Too Low. A statement by Dr, Fisoher of Phil- adelphia at the Homoeopathic Con- vention at Asbury Fark that 1 per cent. of the school ehildren of the United States are mentally defective ‘brought out to-day figures to alow that the percentage le much higher in this city. New York's public school population ts 788,000, and 2 per cent. of these children, or 14,760, are not mentally sound. The figures are furnished by Dr. Andrew W. Edson, Associate Super- intendent of Public Schools in charge of defective classes. Dr. Edson is of the belief that Dr. While we Keep ding- dinging on our all leather standard for shoes we also 58 or .| Fischer's estimate of mentally de- kee pe: singing money-| vive oblldrén in the United States if you want it. is conaiderably,below the actual num. Oxfords for Summer. ber. Or high shoes of the same high quality if you prefer them. Our popular *Westpointer and Pedestrian lasts come both “high” and “low.” Rocers Perr Company Aa for mentally and physically de- has made a study of the quegtion, ea- timate that the figure here will reach at least 20 per cent. Tubercular, crippled children are parts of the olty, “The defectivos are not all found im all in the tenement districts or among the for- Broadway Broadway | eign born,” said Mina Ferrell, “Th at loth St. “Four at 34th Bt | are found in evory grade of society.” (Convenient oe Brateer Comers? Fifth Ave. King Alfonse Silghtty mL. tt Warren ot 41st St. RID, Tuesday, June 17.—Kinj Alfonso is slightly india ie ts Temaining in his room on the order of hip physiciana, ~ B. Altman & Co. A Quantity of Women’s Low Shoes (in a number of different styles,all fine qualities) have been taken out of stock because of _ broken sizes, and will be placed on sale to-morrow at the clearance prices of $4.75, 6.75 & 7.85 per pair These Shoes are principally smali and large sizes. © (Second Floor) A Reduction Sale of Boys’ Washable Suits and Straw Hats (for boys of 3 to 10 years) to begin to-morrow (Thursday) in the Boys’ Clothing Department, on the Sixth Floor, will offer exceptional values in Washable Suits . at $1.85 & 2,95 and Straw Hats . ae . at 95c¢ These Suits have been taken from regular stock and specially reduced for a Summer cleatance, Madtaon Avemre - Fifth Aue Mth. avd 35%; Strerts Mew Bork (MU HWE JHEP HE Power in Size ne ae 21 WHE xample: We are selling delicious Jordan be eh ee Aon during June at 35e. fective children, Dr. Edson and Miss | Bitzabeth Farrell, an inspector wha| anaemic, totally or partially blind and |* ade aM FUR STORAGE Absolute safety from fire, moth and theft, at moderate cost. Extraordinary Sale | , Women’s BRACELET WATCHES 10.75 regularly 15.50 to 20.75 A limited number of Sterling Silver Bracelet Watches with convertible extension bracelet or leather and ribbon wristlets. “McCREERY SILKS” Famous Over Half Century | new and wanted Silks are now in stock. Sport Silks in new and at- tractive styles for Mountain and Beach attire. Bathing Suit Silks in a large variety. Special Sale 1,500 pieces of Chinese Natural Ecru Pongee Silk, 93 in. wide. .yd., 1.35. .regularly 2.00 Complete assortments of all the | 85,000 Yards Novelty Printed Dress Voile At Less than Present Wholesale Cost Artistic Patterns and newest color combinations, 88 inches wide. Yard, 29c 10,000 Yards Summer Dress Cotton Beautiful novelty printed Georgette Crepe,--silk and cotton mixture—soft, non- crushable quality; plain Gabardine, Silk Mixed Poplin and novelty Imported Crepe in « wide variety of new designs and colors, 30 inches to 40 inches wide. Yard, 68c Absolute Clearance—500 MISSES’ DRESSES 111 Jersey Cloth Dresses 2ii Taffeta Silk Dresses 106 Georgette Crepe Dresses 25 Crepe de Chine Dresses z4 Fancy Taffeta Dresses 45 Navy Blue Serge Dresses — EVENING ‘wonte Da a eee ee cee mun ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY A Most Important Sale 2,600 BEWITCHING HATS That cannot be duplicated for less than 5.00 to 8.50. Large quantities always mean low prices. We have just a tre- pandews I sed for est beautiful Summer oa from — of cee 65: ep at manufacturers in the country. Consequently, we find it ible t6 make this extraordinary offer. w GROUP NO, 1 ' presents the ever-fashionable T: nt Hat of black net edged with horsebair tip with either Satin or transparent crown. Fluttering Ostrich fancies or smart burnt effects are used as trimming. Large shade brims and medium size brims. GROUP NO, 2. i made ug. of fetching pose co fe Jeorgette Ci adorned tayly colore flowers or “ibboe-4h White Bink, Orchid, Sand, Turquoise and Navy Blue. Many are of picturesque persuasion—others fashioned in small, jaunty shapes. GROUP NO. 3 yd ee Hats of rippling Ribbon—Faille Satin or Grosgrain, faced with Georgette Crepe. Soft, flexible brims make them particularly adaptable for all out-dooring; lovely sweater colors. No Sale Hats sent C. O. D.—Special Booths on the Main Floor as well as in the regular Dep’t on the Third Floor. ° Some of the most fashionable styles of the 1 ee season—many artistically simple, a f q 9.75 elaborate design, beautifully tri with em- ho ° broidery or silk braid. Navy or Copen! be Blue, Henna, Tan, Gray, Rose, Green and Bur- . Formerly 18.50 to 26.50 The Sale You Have Been Awaiting 33> WOMEN’S SATHING SUITS 6.75 4 8.75 Vogue’s Latest Inventions for Bathing or Basking. E ing styles, suitable for all types of figures, in Satin, ~ Taffeta coo yh Venetian Cloth, Surf Satin and All-Wool 74 Jersey—about thirty models in the assortment. A glance at those depicted reveals original and becoming styles, and many new features—flounce and demure vests, sashes that tie at the back, Russian Blouse effects, fashionable V-necks and youthful round necks. Many are gayly trimmed with contrasting color, self-cording, fringed sashes and pretty buttons. All are exceptionally well made and fashioned of materials that will withstand the roughest surf. nc 6 cee ee te Sl James McCreary & Co. 5th Avenue 34th. Street ‘LINEN HANDKERCHI gundy, Size 14 to 18 years. NO C.O.D.’s — NOAPPROVALS — NO RETURNS. Store Hours: 9 A, M. to 5 P. ) New Telephone Call Greeley 34 June Clearance Women's HIGH-CLASS SUITS _ 21.00 and 29.50 formerly 85.00 to 65.00 150 splendid Suite—superbly tailored and finished—have been marked at an incomparably low price for immediate clearance. Made of finest and most de- pendable materials in very fashionable styles; new cut skirts; lined with good a quality silk, Interesting Reductions —__ ART DEPARTMENT t Lingerie Pillow Slips, pure Linen, ibe hemstitched ruffle, 6 formerly 1.25 . J Madeira Embroidered Linen Pillow Slips. 1.25 and 1.95 formerly 1.65 and 2.45 Scarfs trimmed with Lace or fashioned of heavy Crash, 75: formerly 1.00 4 : Remarkable Values For Men and Women Men's Sheer Linen Handkerchiefs, large size; 4 inch hems. regularly 9.00 to 15.00 Men's Sheer Linen Handkerchiefs, large size; tape edge, turned hems. D | doz. 6.50 regularly 9,00 , Men’s Irish Linen Handkerchiefs; 4 and ¥ inch hand-drawn oo" hems. don 6.00 regularly 7.20 Women's Sheer Linen Handkerchiefs, tape edge, hand turned hems. Mg doz. 6.00 Women's French h regularly 6.00 to 9.00,