The evening world. Newspaper, December 12, 1919, Page 6

aati teeciencapenp a wa" THE EVENING WORLD, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1919; = aera MEN ON OYSTERS ~ (S200 PER CENT. csiailfin -Pay $10 Per Barrel and Sell at $135—Oystermen Get Only $7, Telephone Orders Filled Phone Greeley 1900—-Ask for Telephone Order Desk Lord & Talon 38th Street FIFTH AVENUE 39th Street Store Closes at 5 P.M. GLOVES Women’s Sott Grey Mocha *3.25 A GLOVE census of fashionable women a-shopping on Fifth Avenue any of these before-Christmas mornings would dis- close the overwhelming popularity of the smart Grey Mocha for wear with the strictly tailored suit. A special purchase of a limited number of these Gloves permits us to offer unusual quali- ties in one-clasp prix sewn seam, spear-back em- broidered, Grey Mocha Gloves at this remark- able price while the lot lasts. Ground Floor Coats for Little Tots Sizes Under 6 Years -$10.95 Clearanceof Wooland Velveteen Coats, in broken sizes, unusually good values, Women’s Union Suits Extra and Regular Sizes $1 25 At this low price a real value in a medium weight, cotton Union Suit, low neck and sleeveless, in grey, brown and brown mixtures, Ground Mloor inipeceeiemeees Ground floor (Special to The diving Work SOUTH NORWALK, Conn., Dee. 12—An old time Connecticut oyster Man, who talked to-day of the dis- Appearance of the oyster, hinting that the day is not fur distant when the Connecticut variety may be seen only jn museums of natural history, says the bitterest thing in the oys- terman’s cup is to go to New York and discover hotels asking 45 cents for a half dozen on the shell. “Oysters in the shel,” @aid the “run 1,400 to 2,000 to the & barrel of them I get ler sells them to the rf maybe $10 ystors will make | each. Call it 300: the hotel man has & profit of $125. Over 1,200 per cent. profit. And he 8 10 cents extra for the sau But what the oystermen up this Gream Lace Blouses—$5. 00 PRACTICAL and: at the same time an ideal Holiday Gift. A A special purchase brings the price down to this unusually low point for Lace Waists. Round neck lace Blouses, finished with rows of narrow lace and saucy colored silk bow. The new flaring short Women’s Umbrellas—$8.35 HOLIDAY offering of handsome colored Silk Umbrellas for women, at a price for quick disposal. Excellent quality Silk, in a range of wanted colors. Some have borders of Satin with a black and white stripe on the reverse side; others are of plain tape Silk. Cord loops and ring handles; some with tips and stubs to match. @ year or two there muy be no oys- | ‘tors. The last good “set”—an oyster- man's “set” corresponds with the | “peed” of the farmer—took place in +1914. The oyste market are of the Sf next year and th should be all that could be de- there must still come some ‘Pretty lean years. The minimum age at which an oyster is marketable is ‘sfour years. Oystermen are unanimous in the inion that most, if not all, of the on decrease in oyster production due to the pollution of the rivers ‘By manufacturing concerns along) “Rheir banks. That the oyster industry not a small thing is shown by the + fact that at one time the Government ‘estimated the value of one years trop in Connecticut waters in excess sat _ $2,000,000. In addition to other troubles the y@ystermen are plagued by increased ‘worts of labor and Loot axl The man fwho wheels empty shells out on the Dile is paid $4.50 a day. ——— | SECOND ISTHMIAN CANAL, Women’s Jersey Suits $25.00 Just for Saturday —warm heather mixtures—a serviceable Suit for women who go to business or those going South, Great Value sleeves add charm to this model. Third Floor Ground Floor Greatly Reduced Girls’ Serge Dresses $16.95 HIS is the time to buy smartly tailored Dresses for the little girl and her big sister at really “rock bottom” prices for sturdy, splendid values. ‘There are several styles from which to choose, with wool em- broidery and jaunty leather belts, also silk and serge combinations, Decisive Reductions Pin Seal Bags $9.95 AKEN from our regular high { priced stock to feature as Holiday values, these beauti- ful Bags of Pin Seal are offered at dollars less than the prices for which they were made to sell. All sizes in the “Waker says "Increased Trade May Make Two Waterways Necessary. Not all sizes in each style. assortment. 6 to 16 years, Girls’ Coats $35.00 Novelty Envelope Shape, Outside Pocket and Strap They are larger than usual—over 9 inches wide—with plain leather back, and box- pleated leather on the under side; inside compartment with catch; also fitted with a mirror, and handsomely lined with moire silk. Colors: Navy, Grey, Brown, Black. Ground Floor Outfitting the Boys for the Holidays HE Lord & Taylor selections of Suits and Overcoats for Boys from 7 to 18 years are well made of thoroughly dependable materials and at a range of prices to suit SAN JUAN, Parto Rico, Dec. 12.— Discussing new world trade routes which are being developed because of the Pan- ‘ama Canal, Newton 1. Baker, United States Sooretary of War, aaid yesterday | ‘that {t is of common interest “that the fain port in the Caribbean should be on Parto Rican soil.” “With shipping through the Canal in- creasing each month,” Mr. Baker sald, “I see the thne when a second Isthmian Smart Coats, developed in Bolivi in all the wanted shade y interlined, ‘These are C exclusive models, materially reduced. Fourth Floor Tinseltone, Velour, Duvet de me fur trimmed; all lined and originally of the higher priced, Women’s Seasonable Footwear Atan Appreciably Low Price Low and Hignshocs {$9.75 Heavy tan Winter Oxfords, tan and black low Shoes, patent leather button Shoes, black kidskin lace Shoes, patent and dull ‘leather Pumps. In different styles. , irls? Si d Ve a Il pur Boys’ and Girls’ Shoes any \ Models all purses. Fine Leathers—Good Workmanship—Correct Shapes om Mannish Boys’ Nottoll By Suits, $18.50 to Boys Orascom ct $9.78 to $20.00 ~ f f y Polors Vey wool, with bel ack and convert- Biggie a nits 3) 2}4107.$8.50 Culies s alaee: sizes 8440 11. $6.25 \ Styles Well tailored Suits iy i wool tweeds and | ible collar. Sizes 3 to 10. Near ielsslet alate hurmensiestse | a * Ben ee pee ay 75 cheviots; coats lined with alpaca; pants full School Ulsters-—All Wool . joys e558 (Ol school izes * 5 Big girls’ patent leather Shoes with white | 06 oe 640 JX ‘ Wags, Bist 7.60.38 yest. Double fed Uday bod models; RoOe ees FASE Dons htaae i) i (4 shove’ heavy black school Shoes; Prey ( ‘Leatherized” Guaranteed Suits with convertible collars, Sizes 12 to 18 4 “sy = aN 15.00 to $22.50 ec ae, vent Sere elag' |, cieove: HEARTY tan school) Sines} sud => NodHE Seen ene vicn soft, | Mackinaw Coats, $15.00 to $16.50 Guldrenia white fuckshin. adhoc sie bie Als ths te pliable leather where the wear comes, All wool, warm and shower-proof; double CHRISTMAS ae ee 's¢' #81 io ‘sh le Men Q Mia hes: bb ne i sigs i aia ier NCS, Sizes 7 to 18 years. breasted belted models. Sizes 6 to 18 years, Boys’ Christmas Neckwear, 55c, 75c, $1.00. Fourth Floor Misses’ Winter Coats A Specially Planned Sale at $39.50 SALE OF PLATES What Gift could be more acceptable? ONE THOUSAND DOZENS! from the Best English and French Makers. jecond Floor—-Boys’ Shoes, Fourth Floor Women’s Winter Coats Fourth Shipment of This Special Purchase, $3 9.50,. $45 Fibrd Silk Sweaters $10.50 All sizes, including : ECURED at an unusual SERVICE concession months ago, DINNER that is why they go on SOUP sale Saturday at this price. ENTREE Silk Fibre Sweaters make an DESSERT acceptable gift. In all the wanted shades; also black and white, BREAD & BUTTER A variety of designs from inexpensive to elaborate At Pre-War Prices $ 4,50 nA 5600 per dozen Especially attractive selections at $12 to $60 LECTION of peautityl model® the accepte on, developed in Bivetanee HOSE who were unable to secure HE approved styles of the season E have secured the surplus stock a coat at last Saturday's sale of in high class Coats for women are of a high class maker of Misses’ uncommonly big values in Women’s developed in I via, Polo Cloth, Coats at a concession that makes Coats are notified that another Wool Velour, Silvertone Velour and all wool Velours, N r », a H gsi 2 a; ps, ', or- event of even more importance is scheduled } Belleport Coatings, in all the fashionable it possible for us to offer these | mandy, Chameleon and Polo Cloths, in all for tomorrow. shades; lined with peau de cygne or fancy wonderful garments at a price that is | the wanted Winter colors, all Silk’ lined, More of These Splendid Coats silks and much be ow their actual value. plain and Fur trimmed. Interlined for Extra Warmth With collars of Australian Opossum, French Seal or other Furs, or with big draped : irs of cloth—a variety of smart, new choice while the lot lasts, styles, None C, O. D. No Telephone Orders Have been secured for quick disposal, the price of a proportion of the simpler models cut still lower, and you may have your None C, O. D, Sizes 14 to 18 years No Approvals Special Purchase of Misses’ Jersey Dresses In ‘all the wanted colors, sizes to 18 years. Less Than Cost—$ 18.50 None C. O, D, Third Floor, Send for Catalogue. PEAS. PIANO COMPANY, 128 West 42nd Street No Approvals t ' ce Sy eases ae Knistisiaas i -