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Pier Service Held for 1,609 Soldier Dead Major General O'Ryan and Full Staff Attend and Prayers Are Offered by Clergymen of AU Faiths Heroes' Relatives Present Flag Draped Coffins Will Be Sent to Homes, Each With a Guard of Honor The bodies of 1,609 American', who died fighting in France, range; row after row in coffins draped with Amer ican Sag*, were oaid military honors vesterday at the Army Transport Serv? ice Pier in Hoboken, where they had been larded from the transport Somme, which conveyed them home. The ceremony was brief The mili? tary ?enice for the dead was carried -bronca with Major General O'Ryan and bis full staff in attendance. Prayers were offered by chaplains rep ...; faiths. In the center of the pier seats had been erected for relatives of the dead. and grouped about the pier were de tachmenta from National Guard regi? ments of New York City. On the ?tran .'-ere the attending clergy, ral O'Ryan and former off, ft " snl 30th d.visions. nor g iced between the - jvg caskets during the -?iligiou.; ere m ' ; v: \v -re New York Men All the bodies were from cemeteries !S of France and Bp? I be f( rw arded to vari? ous pan " ted States ? nety-two of the bodies ew York men. 1 hree /?ere of the 30th Di A ? . an : | layed "Nearer, My God. the hundreds assem? bled al r si wit h bare i - - tig a -'- 3re9s was made Levinger E rmorly ?Tth Divi.sioi i' = o ? one-t :?.- overseas chaj ain f the division spoke, '' - ? " Rev Herbert S; past ? " avei |j - ?.a? offered by Lhe Rev Prank Banscom. Aitei ' ? prayer service the c m ?.- . ? - ard an<i the : ? came a ?. . ? ? ? n d e d t a ] I nits Re;r?*^ente<l The i lies f the 27th 1 Infantry, ? enty-i I '. " * fifty . ? . infantry ft Ian bat ta \ '. . : f the I i 3igr Batt termined un - rhere were also 1 ? ? - - ; : _ | . - 77 th Divis - o i rr e r. belonging ns. f . es will oc delivered by the Graves Registrati n Servie? t< relti o r w i '. I itti lach in term ent. Jellicoe's Plea for Far Ea?t Fleet Admitted in Commons March 16 - Lloyd n the H . nmons to i onse to a question coi tl r< Admiral Viscount Jelli rnor of New Zealand, in ft t fc - visit to Au for a Far i stern fleet A. Imir '?? coe ad .... ruiser ' :"?? thirtj -six subma t the d ? : ifiews on thi ?tion of the y for 1 ?mpiri comes up in rence. I. S. A.-k* Spain to Alter Law la\in2 Foreign Corporation?? WASl ' ' Marcl mat ??- ? requesting a modi : t April lompanies operating in ? - beer mad - to the ernment, it was announced ? .??? Der. artmei I joined with the Un.ted ? : o r.. yet been p. effect ? ? mpanies and ' ? agent of the cap : the borne companies Spain .Suspends Trade Treaties MADRID, March 16.?Suspension of *'? commercial treats n force at ipon by the Span ?- -?lay, and they will contin | rative 'he new cus have been promulgated, It ^ilosette Things Decidedly New! Lovely Lingerie Bodices so exquisite and dainty that a lingerie blouse could ask noth? ing more than to have one of these bodices show through its filmy texture. 2 00 Third Floor A French Ratine Robe for Women boasts of several attractive points?first, it is of cotton? second, that it possesses the fuzzy brushed surface usually found in wool only?and the model itself is delightful. 12.50 Third Floor The New 'Tony" Riding Habit for Women is the smartest thing for the Spring bridle path. Slim of line and smart of styling, it gains further distinction from the fact that sturdy ail-wool tweed develops it. Silk lined. 33.00 Sixth Floor A New Oxford for Women has so many interesting things to say we think the illustra^, tion had better tell the story. Developed in soft brown suede with leather trimming to raatch 12.50 Second Fhor A Pearl Bracelet finds pearls a bit monotonous, and seeks novelty by adding tiny circles of rhiaestones, completed with ends of jade, lapis iaznli or jet colored stones. 5#00 Broadway at 34th Street aks &(font|iatttj Specialists in Apparel Thursday?A most remarkable event on the Third Floor A Sale of 500 Women's Changeable Satin Breakfast Coats Never before offered at less than 13.50 - 8.95 The gleaming, shimmering satin of the finest quality that fashions these lovely robes shows hints of contrast? ing tints in its supple folds. The i pleated frills around the neck and > sleeves are very becoming?and the three rows of cording around the bottom relieve the skirt of any se < verity. And to complete them, nose I gays of bright flowers add their } gayety to neck and pockets. Colors: pink, orchid, American beauty, Copenhagen blue, maize. coral, French blue and turquoise. Misses' Sizes, 12 to 18 years. Women's Sizes, ,36 to' 44*. New Spring Frocks FOR WOMEN -combining Canton Crepe with Crepe de Chine Special 39.50 Not content with using Crepe de Chine alone, Fashion adds Canton Crepe to doubly insure these frocks being in the mode. Over Crepe de Chine hangs the new slashed tunic of Canton Crepe, with the waistline and Canton Crepe blouse richly hand embroidered with silk interspersed with beads. In navy and gray; navy and rust; navy and henna; brown and rust: and all black. Sizes 34 to 42. Fourth Floor I As Charming as Spring Itself Are These Lovely H and-Made Blouses in a very special offering Thursday A? 3.95 If you want something a little finer, a little daintier, a bit more distinctive than usual, these blouses will prove irresistible. Being hand made and beautifully adorned with drawn work does not satisfy them, so they add lovely hand embroidery and real filet lace?two details that usually distinguish blouses selling at S5.00 to $6.95. Third Floor | i WOMEN'S NEW Spring Wraps and Coats in a most extraordinary presentation Thursday At 39.50 far below the regular price You will be amazed at this collection, for $39.50 is very little for coats of such a very high quality. Included are: Daytime coats that are a joy to wear, so trigly are they tailored, so smartly designed. Wraps that enfold one caressingly, soft enough not to crush a frock, yet sturdily serviceable. Developed in soft Velour de Laine. Tri cotine and Covert Gabardine, introduc? ing many new effects in the way of col iars, capes and trimmings. All hand? somely silk lined in lovely colorings. In regular and extra sizes. Three styles pictured. Fourth Floor ?????? ' i I SS*?i^??M?B???????? Thursday?A Special Exhibition and Sale of 1000 5.95 Wonder Hats ?each neir. authentic?and an unequaled value Take, for example, the hat pictured, the very newest in the way of Spring chapeaux. The shape of fine Milan straw adds a facing of white silk, and for further harmony displays the ultra smart rosette trimming of faille silk in solid col? ors and combinations. Another model of particular interest is a very modish brim sailor, with liser? crown?and may be had in any color to match your Easter cos? tume. And these are only two! Every other one in the collection is equally smart, equally tasteful, whether it has ostrich for trimming, flowers, or dashing ribbon bows. Pokes, sailors, irregular brims, mush? rooms, closely fitting hats?what more could one desire? Third Floor Extra-Sized Undergarments GREATLY REDUCED Dainty corset covers, combinations, envelope chemises, petticoats and drawers,?many attract? ive styles and designs formerly 85c to 5.00. now 50c. to 3,00 Third Floor SAKS kCOMPANY Announce that MISS BURLEIGH Expert Dinner Corsetierc Is now making on the Third Floor Special Fit? tings of the New Spring Models in BINNER CORSETS ?the corset which assures that slender, care? fully-groomed look which is the foundation of every well-dressed woman's smartness. Worn all over America by women who appreciate the superior construction and many exclusive feat? ures of the BINNER. 4.50 to 35,00 DORALIS PEARLS The Only Hand-Made Pearl Which Defies the Connoisseur One sees many pearls on many women, but the only pearls that hold more than passing attention are those with the creamy, glowing lustre and hidden light which proclaim them to be either Oriental or Doralis. Diamond Set 39.50 to 300.00 With Gold Clasp 7.50 to 90.00 A Remarkable Offering of Baronette Satin S KIR TS In three new Sfm2 styles and all tic pastel ?hades 8.75 Just to prove that a separate skirt can be quite as irresist? ibly becoming as whole frocks. these enchanting affairs of lustrous Baronette satin took unto themselves long, slender lines,?jaunty pockets,?trim little belts, and all the gay Spring shades?as well as black, white and navy. Fourth Floor The Children's Shoe Shop Features the "ATHENA" PUMP FOR SPRING Sizes 8i _ to 11 4.00 Sizes ll12 to 2 5.00 A dainty yet serviceable little model for the warm Spring days?boasting a wee instep strap and the new shade?. Black, bronze, red, blue, gray, white and ivory. Second Floor ESGL1SH . . ? KIT BAGS ?imported direct from Lon? don by SAKS & COMPANY the best values in A'en> York At 41.50 Size 22 inches long. Made of un buffed Windsor grain cow? hide, with straps all around, double handles, linen lining, and soiid brass trimmings. Size 24 inches_$43.00 Size 26 inches_$45.00 Basement Wavy Hair Transformations Special 6.4o With one of these wavy hair transformations the number of beautiful and becoming styles of dressing one's hair is practically limitless. Third Floor