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rai Some nowspapert and scrap paper in 8 pile on the first flogr awaiting Fo- stamped! out with his foot occurred |Moval caught fire. joy dashed out thin afternoon in the rectory of the Hind turned ‘an, 'an, Alarm. vue ta Pauiist Fathers in West 59th Street. disappeared, cage: with him for the sake of com- pantonship. At the pier a delegation headed by Dexter Fellowes met Johif and, pre- ceded by a brass band from the circus, he was paraded on a truck to Mudison Square Garden. The gorilla apparently understands everything’ said to him and can do all except talk. He welghs 181 pounds and is 4 feet 4 inches tall. As he will not reach his full maturity until twenty-one years old, he is likely to be quite a big boy before he grows up. ——— BOY WAR HERO BURIED. Former Buddies in Honor Escort for Frank J. Moll, Funeral services for Private Frank J. Moll, of the machine gun compa of the 106th Infantry, killed in Plane! 1918, were held to-day in St. Bs Catholle Church, Richmond Hill, Fat William Kerwin officiating. ‘There was @ military escort from Fort Hamilton With some of the survivors of the yeung soldier's company. ‘The interment was in the National Cemetery, ©: . Moll was the son Fire Captain Robert F. Moll, and was Heatenant Colonel of Boy Scouts in Brooklyn when, in May, 1918, he enlisted with his father’s permission’ at the age of six- teen years. ‘The family then lived at lo, 992 Madison Street, Brooklyn, ts present addres is No, 9451 117th Street, ad Hill. Small Biase in Pantist Rectory. A fire which the door attendant BROW WEL COMES FRST OF HS KN TOSETFOOTINULS And John Daniels Will Get All , the Wine He Wants— | He’s a Gorilla. vie amoke had Where There 1s Justice, Co-operation, Economy and Energy, There Is Service. » woo James MeCreery & Co, ~~ | OPPENHEIM. GLUNS & © 34th Street—New York — McCreery Quality ‘Mer ‘chandise, “as Advert ae = —=—— = ed, on Sale beginning Wednesday, March | 29rd. Telephone Fite Roy 8400 One-Day Sales—Wednesday 2500 Pairs Women’s 16-Button Jobn Daniels, a first class passen- ger deriving to-day on the United Btates Mail steamship O14 North State, shook hands gravely with the members of a delegation that met him om the pier, but he didn't say a word. This @id not surprise bis guests, Ber John is a gorilla And he is Brobably glad of it. For one thing, (@ means John can have all the pre- weriptions catling for good port and sherry wine he wants, which is more than a good many members of the ®o-called human race can say for themselves. Fi John is the first gorilla ever Brought to the United States and he 4s here to join the circus, which opens Saturday at Mad!son Square Garden. Ship news reporters and circus offi- elals who met him and were formally introduced, say he is the nearest four- footed approach to a buman being they have ever seen, Though only four years old, John already has had an interesting career. | He was caught in South Africa by @ome Germans, who were later in- @erned at Malta and sold him to a @hip captain. The latter sold him to @ cultured woman in London, who raised him from an infant. She dined with him ¢@aily and part ef bis regular menu has been port and sherry, and it is not considered desirable to change his diet now. The efrous officials said this would be ar- yanged through the veterinaries who | i} will attend John. John was acquired for the circus | and brought here by John T. Ben-| fj gon, formerly connected with the Boston Zoo, First class passage was engaged on the Old North State for John, but he was assigned to a specially constructed room on the after deck. This had all the con- veniences required by a human be- ing, and John knew how to use them| jj Women’s Spring Dresses That Are Very Special at 49-50 The idea of this offering is to give women something different in Gowns for modest expenditure. Those we have grouped for this occasion are delightfully new in idea, yet up to*the moment in fashion. Some are developed cf Canton Crepe, others of Taffeta, Crepe Satin, Georgette Crepe, Tricolette and Tricotine. Al! the wanted Spring colors are repre- sented. We feel it will interest our patrons, who do not already know about it, to learn that we have a hospital on the seventh floor where the. iy fed who becomes indisposed or overtired wi le in our storé or thereabouts, may receive first aid treatment. It is located in a sunny, cheerful quarter and is well equipped with snowy white cots and first aid remedies which have been prescribed by our store physician, A graduate nurse is constantly in charge, who will cheerfully administer to your needs. FOR MEN A Sale of High Shoes & Oxfords te 16 Different Models Every Shoe Is All Leather Complete Range of Sizes High Shoes in Black Calf, Vici Kid, Russia Tan, Russia Tan with Wing Tips, ‘Tan Cordovans, Tan Cordovan Brogues. Oxfords in Russia Tan Calf, Black Calf, Russia Tan Blucher, Russia Tan with Wing Tip, Tan Cordovan, Tan Cordovan Brogues, Tan Calf with Ball Strap. Chamois Suede Gloves Extraordinary Value 1.25 Five-row self-embroidered and Paris. Point Spear backs. Fullcut arms. Mode and Mastic. OPPENHEIM.GLLNS & © 34th Street—New York Child Burned in Bonfire. Children playing In the yard of the tenement at No. 242 East 75th Street made a bonfire of waste paper and chips of wood at noon to~lay ami danced around it, Franves Desalvo, two years ob, fell Into the fre. Her clothing and hair were fenited and befe could extinguish the seriously injured. ‘Th ‘mother were taken to her mother 8 she was id_and the Hospital. Every style note sanctioned for Spring is represented in some dif- ferent, ingenious way—slim, cling- t ing fashions and vivacious, flaring affairs, close of corsage. Some affect an air of simplicity—others are quite elaborate with beading or embroidery, Many flaunt Toreador sashes. Also on Sale Wednesday All-Silk Jersey and Taffeta (Fourth Floor) Exact Copied of Costly Suits For Women—Special 68° Do you know that clever American tailors can exactly copy costly imported Suits (using same quality materials) for less than half the cost of the originals? i} Correct Corsets for Stout \Yomen It is as impossible to spoil H} the good effect of the right cor- H] set as it is to achieve a good } effect with the wrong corset. Lane Bryant has designed | and manufactured the right cor- jj set for every stout woman. izes: 26 to 45 waist 4.95, 5.95 to 18.00 SRPTRRRHT ite or Petticoats (Men's Shoe Shop, Second Floor, Annes) Remarkable Values 3.95 For Boys Novelty Suits of Serge My it He} i all. He washes his face and combs bis hair the first thing in the morn- ins. Having been treated all his life as ® human being, John cowld not get used to being alone, and on the voy-| }/77 Tailored fancy and two-tone flounces; black, changeable and pre vailing. Spring shades. That is what happened in the case of these suits. They are most exclusive and distinguished in appearance, yet conservative. They feature long, slim lines exclusively, belted or unbelted. Tricotine of fine quality was used for many—others are of Special, 6.75 Every suit in this assortment is made of AJl Wool Serge. They ap- pear in: Sailor and Oliver Twist models, Sizes 8 to 10 years. ege here Mr, Benson slept in the OPPENHEIM. GLUNS & © 34th Street---New York Poiret Twill. Many are conspicuously unadorned, others are richly embellished with Silk Braid and hand embroidered French knots. Each style has its own distinguishing features which make it stand out from the others—a characteristic of all high-class Suits. Boys’ Novelty Suits, 3.45 Suits with full-lined Blue Serge Pants and washable tops of White Repp. Sizes 8 to 8 years. Corduroy Novelties, 2.45 Solid color Corduroy pants with wash- able tops of White or Solid Color to match, Sizes 8 to 8 ycars, (Fourth Floor) Exceptionally Low Prices On Philippine Underwear Exquisitely Hand-Embroidered | After all there isn’t a thing in Underwear, Silks included, that is as fresh, soft and feminine as hand-embroidered Philippine things. - abt comet, ~ - — ne ee ee eee «pee nen ee + (Third Floor) Easter Playthings for All Wee Folk Peter Rabbit is here again, . With lots of toys for little men Girls’ Easter Coat and Dress Fashions Oppenheim, Collins 4: Co.’s Apparel for the Little Ones Shows real achievement in development. As usual, our Moderate Prices offer an Especial Appeal. e folloy ‘ng low prices, you 1 effee' of sav- And lassies wee who like to pla: model; box pleated back; Polo. A variety of ili Night Gowns........ 2.95 and 3.95 Envelope Chemises.. .2.95 and 3,95 Jointed Finch Rabbits Which com mabe «/noise novel patch pockets. in fashionable Spring shades. Chemises .....1.95, 2.95 and 3.95 Corset Covers,.2.95, 3.95 and 4.96 Velvet Quack-Qusck Ducks on wheels; p : ‘ Bizee 6 to 1h years. Mert toys Petticoats,....ssseeeene 3.95 and 4.95 at ca sniachnaniias wakes 50 f ; seas wer ) a noise when you want them to. " Rabbits dressed in Gingham; Pink, Blue 2 Polo Cloth. Sport, Tailored f Ramona and Pole (illustrated), Belted, Wrappy. Quack." A Hen and Chicks which move about. [23 fet ih lok Bieaeee cee 4 White. Special 15,00 Special 35.00 Three little Ducklings, made of brightly oP a / j | The Bonnin Bunny is also made of wood and ' Girls’ Coats of Velour de A brightly Eclored Waddling Duck. o i ' Girls’ Spring C | rele e Laines Checiedl Velour. ead Vel ing Coats of Suede | A Velvet Duckie in pretty colors, says “Quack, | and Dressy models. Silk lined Sport and Cape effects. dh wav Sorlore® Diack: Temny: eles a Sizes 6 to 16 years. Sizes 8 to 16 years, Animated Shoo-fly Ducks, brightly painted. (Fifth Floor) Special 22.50 Special 45,00 There Are Phenomenal Values in Our Sale of McCreery _ ar : Footwoas f Tricotine Suits at Only 395° ootwear for Girls’ Wrappy Coat of Suede Velour (illustrated). New Spring model with cape ecf- fect sleeves. Full Silk lined. Sizes 6 to 14 years. Special 20,75 Distinctive Junior Coats and | Cape Wraps in a host of new | models, superbly developed in Tricotine and _ Bolivia. Sizes 10 to 16 years. Special 57,50 re F ' ' Women irl ts) Ss and Juniors Sprin Dresses A host of ultra-smart Suits, faultlessly tailored of a notably TI i . superior quglity ‘Tricotine. ree Special Girls’ Taffeta Spring Dresses | Girls’ Dresses of Taffeta, | Girls’ Dressy Frocks of Cre | sy i i ; i j i Strai ¥ rtp r ws pe | The styles are most delightful—Mandarin effects flaunting ices hey aoa po gobae A, Ha Crepe de Chine and Radium de Chine, Silk Jersey and touches of color, youthful versions of the Directoire mode, fetching Prices | uim pe styles. Silks. Pretty Spring styles. | Crepe deChine combinations | Box Suits and, of course, many smartly belted models. Sizes 14 to 7.85 9.50 11.50 Sizes 8 to 12 years, | Sie | 2 cura, ° Fy ° | lal : Sass Bitor IG years, Stzea 8 to 14 years. \ Ban ee NoC.0. D's. No Approvals. No Returns, a At 39,50 they represent value nothing short of extraordinary. aad Floor) Fourth Fluor