The evening world. Newspaper, October 14, 1920, Page 5

MATES ALL KILLED, FIREMAN AHRENS | GOES ON PENSION Sole Survivor of Enginé Com- | pany 251 in Brooklyn a Nervous Wreck. ‘With his nervous system shattered » 0nd his health wrecked from the shook of the death of his Captainand five other comrades, Engineer George Ahrens of Engine Company No. 21 at Wallahout Market, Brooklyn, remiding at No, 285 Manhattan Ave- nue, Brooklyn, has been retired on the report bf the Medical Roard of the Fire Department with an annual Pension of half pay, or $1,260. Abrens was the only man on his Platoon to return to the fire house on tht night of Feb. 26 last, after a fire in the Nassau plant of the Brooklyn Union Gas Company at the foot of Rows Street, Fire firet broke out at & o'clock On a barge moored to the wharf. Two hours later, when the crew engine No! 251 atone re- mained to “wet down,” the biaxe ex~ tended to an ol] tank into which water waa poured An explosion — fo! Thomas Mich: M. Karkel outright and so seriously burning Capt and Firemen James Hrennan, James J. Hughes and Frank Callneyer,that all but Capt Brown died in a few days in Cumbor- | land Street Hospital, The Captain recovered sufficientty to return to the fire house two waeks Inter while con- valeacing, but the reaction caused by | the mourning drapery on his quarters ie f the death of wed, killing Brennan and Brown DS never returned to duty, but became {11 from k and Bervousnens. He was observed by the medical officers and on a report dated June 4 he was declared unfit for tur- | » duty. Abrens was on the last B, potnted April 21, 104, bn CAFETERIA HELD UP BY FOUR BANDITS, | Woman Manager Identifies Intruders | as Former Bus Boys, She Says. He was ap- Pour unmasked men entered the! United Cafeteria in the baroment at No. | 5 Columbu» Circe carly to-day tt} Was about to clone and at the point revolver drove manager, Wipple, and seven of p Into @ back room One suarded the while the other three took $2% from the caah reginter, | Mias Wipple told detectives she recor: | nized the robbers aa former bus boys, and they arrested Francis Hee twenty-two, No. 2 Weat The detectives way they fo room « binck maak o ver, He denied know bery and raid he had revolver at @ tnasque — ; | BENTLEY JUDGE ADVOCATE. | Gov. Kdwardy Namen War Veteran Sew Guard. TRENTON, Oct. 14 Edwards IMnnounced to-day the appolntment of Ff john Bentley of Jersey City as Judge (Advocate of the new National Guard of New Jersey in France during the war He wan a Iaw partner of the late Major George F. Brensinger of Jersey City, who was a former Judge Advocate of the National Guard ‘The Governor also announ the appointment of G ¥ Newark to succeed hi > Commission. for the Rehabit Physically Handicapped Per Bentley spent two years ad to-day Adlon of the State 4@— Refreshment vot with holder, 6 dlnsson & 6 diane otraws $12.50 ‘T is not particularly to Ovington's “credit that they show a gréater var- jety of good gifts than moot other shops. With Jong practice in helping to solve gift probloms, it would be much to their shamo if they did not. OVINGTON'S “The Gift Shop of 5th Ave” $14 Fifth Ave. nr. 32d St. superb 7 Diamond.” ‘Ciuete Rip s _ 5th Avenue Celebrating 63 Years Gowns of The Fabric That Heightens Women’s Charms—V elveteen I 35,00 Velvet softens, enhances and accentuates the loveliness of femininity. Every woman should keep one in her wardrobe for the times when she wishes to look her best. Our Anniversary Sales offer splen- did values in Gowns of deep pile Velveteen, suitable for street and afternoon wear. Some affect a Russian style and feature smart revers collars, braid = trimming and Satin girdles. #4 Others are straight-line styles YJ conducive to alen- derness, effective ly adorned with Silk Braid and Buckles. Navy Blue, Brown and Black. Of course 35.00 is a very special price—it does not cover their value. Boys’ Norfoik Suits With two pair of Pants 22.75 These suits are built for long wear and never fail to give it. All seams fre dur- ably sewn and taped and handsomely tailored and finished throughout, Guaranteed all wool all the way through—in Cheviots, Tweeds, Cassimeres and Homespuns, in innumerable colors and patterns. Sizes 8 to 18 years, Other Boys’ Norfolk Suiiy..... . 16.50 to 40,00 Boys’ Smart Junior Overcoats 21.00 Made up in a splendid variety of sturdy overcoating matcrials—some with belts —some without—in Grays, Greens, Browns and Tweeds and handsome mixtures. Con- vertible collars, Sizes # to 10 years, Other Boys’ Overcoats........ tteeeweeeseees 18,75 to 45,00 Timely Specials in Boys’ Furnishings Outing Flannel Pajamas All-Wool Sweaters 2.35 and 2.75 5.75 to 12.50 regularly 2.95 and 9.45 - , i Two-plece garments in blue and pink Coat and slip-on models with deep combinations; trimmed with frogs—pearl roll collars, in Heather, Oxford, Brown, Green, Maroon and Navy. buttons and military collar, 8 to 10 years... 5 35 +. 2.78 Sizes 4 to 16 years. (Boys’ Shop-—TWird Floor) A Drape Veil Works Miracles Drape one with a bit of artistry over an old familiar hat—and Jo! the old hat takes on an air of chic and charm, Some very lovely ones have come to grace our An niversary—bearing a remarkably low price. Scroll borders on hairline meshes in Black, Brown, Taupe, Navy Blue and Beige regularly 95¢, each (Main Floor) Always Smart—Always Appropriate Hand- Made Blouses of Batiste : ; Special, 5.00 There are many reasons for the unprecedented popularity of the Hand-Made Blouse Its freshness and exceeding daintiness have endeared it to the refined woman and its practicality and moderate price have pleased her economical tendengies, Exquisite types of Batiste have begn assembled to celebrate our Anniversary, Beautifully hand-drawn work and edging of Real Filet adorn them. (Fourth Floor) Where there is Justice, Co-operation, Economy and Erergy there is Service ames MeGreery & Co. i ANNIVERSARY SALES | in Merchandising We Could Not Supply Everybody—Hence a Repetition of Our ‘Sale of New Autumn Hats of Growth Bont The Bebtes—bless their dear little hearte—what a funny old world this would be without them! Who could begrudge them one bit of the lavish attention we shower upon them? As Baby Week comes around, let ue consider how we can pay a little extra tribute to the youthful King or Queen of the household, A trip to the third floor at Me- Creery's will suggest many prac- tleal gifts. Here are snowy white winter coats and perky bonnets—car- riage robes of wool or silk or fur—the daintiest of handmade dresses—everything to thrill the feminine heart. There is a special appeal in little petticoats with tiny scalloped armholes, of in tiny shoes and stockings. Only Three More Days “McCreery Baby Week’’ For those whom we were forced to disappoint in our sale last week we have purchased 2000 hats, equal ly attractive, greater vali them at the same low price Models of Lyons and Panne ) Velvet, adorned with fancy feathers, Mothera who shop with discretion never overlook McCreery | Baby Weck. It is awaited each season by thousands ap the moat important offering of Baby Clothes in New York, This year values are greater than ever in celebration of our Anmiversary. Baby Coats, long or short, of White Cashmere or Crepella; silk lined; hand embroidered collar and cuffs. regularly 19.50, Sale price 11.50 White Caps of Silk Poplin, shield of bias folds, silk lined; two models, Infants’ sizqto 18 months. . regularly 2.60, Sale price 1,95 Blanket Bath Robes, turn-over collar and cuffs, in Rose, Pink, Copenhagen or Light Blue, Sizes 2, 4 and 6 years. regularly 4.60, Sale price 3,50 Crib or Carriage Blankets in Pink or Blue with white floral or animal design, 80 x 40. oe -regularly 1.85, Sale price 1,10 86 x 50.. . «regularly 2.50, Snle price 1,95 Infants’ ite Flannellette’ Wrappers, finished with Pink or Blue Crochet Edge. regplarly 1.18 Slips, hand regularly 8.60, Sale price, 85¢ two 2.50 Infants’ Long French Dresses, hand made and hand embroidered in Sale price Madeira designs. Pillow embroidered, regularly 6.00, Sale price 2,75 regularly 8.75, Saleprice 2,50 White or Ivory Enameled Nursery Chairs.....00.++ 000: regularly 8.50, Sale price » 6,50 White or Ivory Enameled High Chairs. .Sale price 10,50 regularly 12.50 e Infants’ White or Ivory Enameled Clothes Trees....... regularly 2.50, Sale price 1,95 Unfanta’ Department-—Third Floor) ANNIVERSARY SALE OF McCreery Footwear for Women 9.85 regularly,11.00 to 16.50 You won't find their equal in value anywhere, because this price of 9,85 is, in many actually the present wholesale instances, lower than cost. There are modish types of Novelty Ti trim Tongue effects, new ideas in regula- tion Oxfords and ex- ceedingly smart styles in High Boots, All the wanted leathers, various styles of heels. Models sport and dress wear. for street, Second Flour 498 34th Street 5.50 some of even » and have marked Ostrich or artistic ornaments, Hate for M a trons and Misses, (Third Floor Annes) It’s None Too Early to Start Your Holiday Embroidery Stamped Linen Center Pieces and Searts designs on fine quality Linen—bear prices far below their new, artistic — |! value. Center Pieces— 27 inches round... 86 inches round. 60 inches round 70 inches round, » regularly 2.66, +--regularly 8.50, 1,95 apawes regularly 4.50, regularly 6,00, Scarfs— i} 18 x G4 inches........ 0 (cca g ene regularly 8.95, 2.65 18x 46 inches.......,. Wed sioceorint stegularly 8.50, 1.95 \ Bafie= (Third Floor 1 Country Roads—Rustling Leaves— A Jaunty Sweater or Scarf! | Gay things, these, and they cost but little. Long, beckon with persistence these days—and \ roads } MéCreery's Anniversary Sales provide the attire that || makes the sport doubly enjoyable. And Such Low Prices! | e lazy Brushed Wool Scarfs with pockets and separate belt——Brown, Heather Green, Leather and -Buff. regularly 8.26 Women's bcs eis a 6.50 Women's Worsted Jersey Sweater Coats in Tuxedo style with belt—Black, Navy Blue, Sand and Copenhagen Blue. regularly 12.50, 8.95 Women's Woolen Sweaters in * Tuxedo style with belt—Black, Navy Blue, Buff and Brown. regularly 9.76, 7.95 Children’s Woolen and Fibre Silk Sweaters in Tuxedo Style. regularly 18.50 and 14.50, 9,50 (Third Floor) 2 rte FS aan epee ary 2 ~~ ¥ ee renga er aes ar. ‘Personal Christmas Cars. The Choicest Designs Are at McCreery’s When you mail a personal holiday card you send a bit o' yourself with it—a something reflective of \ your own personality | Many choice designs—dignified, yet full of real cA Christmas fecling-—now await your selection in the Engraving Department. They may be used with | your own name plate or & new one we will gladly i prepare for you } Order now and avokl an otherwise inevitable i rush at the last moment Extraordinary Values r ar Hand-Made Filet Laces The vogue for genuine Chinese Filet increnses day by day Little wonder! Tt is, indeed, exceedingly beautiful, combining the art of design and the gentle art of hand- | work And a sturdy lace it is, too. ( Widths in Fdgings and Ins Ss rooming om those suitable for trimming curtains, linens and sveh things to types for brassicres and collars For Household use yard, 65e and 90¢ For Collars yard. 1,35, | 95 and 2,15 For Braysieres yard, 2.45 «ad 2.95 Wider Widths seed, 3.25 Main Floor) en: |