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Ready?all "Christmas ready" to help you in Christmas Gift Selection with Cheerful Christmas Service. Only 12 Days to Shop! James McCreery & Co. FIFTH AVF.NUF. t? FITZKOV .1400 j4TH STREET The Great Christmas Gift Shop of all New York" Dainty Gift Slippers At Two Low Prices 1.25 and 1.65 Sc? cozy slippers to slip one's feet into on Christmas morning. They make such friendly gifts that one cannot help using them eu soon as they are received. Beautifully and carefully made of all wool felt, or of quilted satin, and given a dainty feminine touch by trimming of ribbon, satin collars or a saucy all silk pom-pom. There are a number of models and ?n particularly novel one has a "collar" of contrasting shade satin, whichwhen xueneH up transforms the slipper into a* bootee. Every model combines comfort, utility and beauty. All sizes in every desirable shade. Light arid' dark colors. (Se,end Fleer) "Duplex"* Fabric Gloves (12 Button) Special I?5^ Pa*r ? ? A very superior quality fabric in elbow length Du? plex gloves embroidered with Paris Point spear. Covert and light and dark Mode shades. 16 Button "Suedette" * Gloves of excellent quality fabric. Very unusual value at 95c pair. ? Sag. V. S. Pst. or. (At*?/.; Fleer) 250 Pair Velour Portieres Pair .I9.75 ?Excellent quality velour portieres, reversible and finished in open edge style.-50 inches wide, 7K feet Jong, in all desirable color combinations. (Flfl? Fleer) ? A C?roup of Gift Lamps Lamps have a charm a warm cheery glow, of friendly welcome. that is theirs alone, they shed which creates an atmosphere A graceful Torchere is artistic and useful. In various finishes. Illustrated. Complete 25.00 Bridge lamps, floor lamps and junior lamps in natural wood and polychrome finish, with beautiful silk shad's Illus? trated. Special, complete 39.75 Floor lamp in small, medi? um and regulation full sizes In solid mahogany. Various fin? ishes with the newest silk shades, are lined and interlined. Illustrated. 24*00 Bridge or Reading tamp in wrought iron, adjustable arm. 495 (Simth Fleer) Gift Handkerchiefs Handkerchiefs of pure, fine linen; handkerchiefs exquisitely embroidered; handkerchiefs that rival the flowers in delicacy and beauty of coloring; all arc here to make delightful gifts For IVomen Sheer linen Handkerchiefs, hand-hemmed. Doz., 6.00 Sheer linen Handkerchiefs, tape or corded edge. Dozen, 4.20 Sheer linen Handkerchiefs, midget hem?. Do*., 3.00 Hand-Embroidered Handkerchiefs, 6 in box. 3.00 Irish Linen Handkerchiefs with Initials, 6 in box. 1.50, 3.00, 4.50, c.oo, 6.00 Novelty Sport Handkerchiefs, new crepe effects. Fach, I.50 For Men Irish Li rien,.narrow hem, generous size. Dozen, 6.00 Irish Linen Handkerchiefs with Initials, 6 in box 2.00, 2.45, 3.00, 6.00 All Linen Handkerchiefs, narrow hem. Do/en, 3.00 Children's picture Handkerchiefs, in endless variety. Box, 59c, i,oo, I.50 Novelty colored 'Kerchiefs for men and wome\j. Each, 50c, i.00, l.50, 2.00 {Stein Fleer) A Fine Fur Coat or Scarf Will Please Her Hudson Seal Coats (dyed Musk rat), self trimmed, 40 inches long, shirred or shawl collar. New wide sleeves. 165.00 Hudson Seal (dyed Muskrat) Coats, 45 inches long, self trimmed, shawl collar, new wide sleeves. 325.00 Hudson Seal (dyed Muskrat) Coat?, 40 inches long, Skunk col? lar and cuffs. 345.00 Hudson Seal (dyed Muskrat) Coat?, 45 inches long, Skunk col? lar and cuffs. 395.00 Mole Cape, 40 inches long, of perfectly matched skins. 265.00 Large fluffy Stone Marten Scarfs.29.50 Fox Scarfs in Brown and Slate.45-CO Two-skin Mink Scarfs.52.5c Large dark Baum Marten Scarfs..65.00 Platinum Fox Scarfs.69.50 (Feurth Ffeer) Lace Clocked Silk Hose 2.95 Splendid quality. In a number of very smart designs. Colors are Black, White, Gunmetal, Otter, Cordovan, Gold, Silver, Flesh, Green, Red. Silk Hose With Hand Embroidered Clocks 2.75 Full fashioned silk stockings with lisle tops and soles. In Black and colors with fancy hand embroidered clocks. {Mein Fioer) Charming Gift Negligees 1*75 A luxurious robe of quilted Crep: de Chine lined with silk and warmly interlined with lamb's wool. Silk cord girdle. Rose, Coral, French Blue, Co? penhagen, Orchid, Turquoise, Wistaria and Black Also a negligee of heavy bro? caded Satin with matching Georgette sleeves and French flowers. Or plain Crepe Satin Tea Gowns without other adornment than picoting ami self color silk tassels. Three models. French Blue, Rose, Coral,Henna, Turquoise, Pink, Orchid, Peach, Wistaria and Black. (Tkiri Fleer, English Porcelain Salad Sets ?-3S9 Gayly colored sets of seven pieces with attractive bor? ders. They make delightful gifts. Special 20.00 (tVf/4 Fleer) Gifts in Housewares Here are gifts so useful and attractive you will want them for your own home. Manning and Bowman Aluminum stove coffee percolator, 6 cup capacity. 3.95 Pittsburgh Luminous Electric Toaster. Toasts two slices of bread a golden brown at one time, complete with cord and plug. 4.50 (Six/ h Fl$*r) Boys' Novelty Suits 2.65 (Washable Tops -?- Tweed Trousers) Well tailored little suits, neatly braided at the collar. They have all wool Tweed trousers and guar? anteed washable tops. A novel warm suit in attractive combina? tions. A very practical gift for a small boy. Sizes 3 to 8 yea/s. (Third Fle,r) Gift Specials in McCreery Luggage Full size Mendel-Drucker trunk made on three ply veneer Basswood frame, fibre covered and lined. 4 drawers, locking bar, shoe box and 12 hangers. Regu? larly $$.00. Special 35.00 Traveling bag o? genuine Cowhide or Walrus made on a steel frame, hand sewn, leather lined and brass trimmed. Single or double handle*. 18 inch size. Regularly 25.00. Sale 18.75. lh< Mi Crttry Luggage Department is now located on the Eighth Floor. Women's fitted suit-case of black long gram cowhide. Heavy s.lk lining with 13 shell fit rings in a tray. Constructed on a veneer frame with round edges. 21 inch size. Regu? larly 55.00. 45.00 Womtn's long grain cowhide suit-cases in 20, 22, 24 and 26 inch sizes. Made on veneer bass wood frame. Extra deep with moire silk lining. Pockets in each end and in cover. Regularly 25.00. 19.50 ?ts? jyoo 'tis 4Jt? For Girls and Boys Toyville is a beautiful village composed entirely of toys. It has streets with sign posts to let you know just where the dif? ferent toys live. And in the center is Tommy Claus, Santa Claus' little brother, ready to amuse you with his funny tales. ??? Imported Dollies with sleep? ing eyes daintly dressed in pink and blue. 1.50 A set of colored Stone Blocks in a neat wooden box, 7^ x to inches, together with a book c( instructions. I.OO Lionel Electric Train Set,en- H_ ginc, gondola cars and eight Musical Drums, nine-inch, sections, Curved track. 6.00 with shoulder strap. 1.50 (Fifth Fleer) Practical Gifts For the Home White Blankets, Pair, 10.75 All wool, double bed size. Pink, Blue, Rose, and Lavender borders. Binding to match. Comfortables 7.50 Lamb's wool filled,in dainty printed patterns. Rose and Copenhagen Blue, plain color sateen border. Candlewick Bed Spreads 7.50 Full double bed size, Hand tufted, choice colors and designs. Steamer Rugs 10.50 All wool. Various plaid colorings, fringed ends. (??tend Fleer) Book Ends 3.95 and 5.00 in Pompeian Gold,01ympia Byzantine and Statuary Bronze, in very appropriate designs and subjects. A gift which has charm and indi? viduality. (Mein Fleer) Gift Furniture of Lasting Quality It may be individual in character, or to All a family need?if it be "Master-Made"* it is certain to give pleasure every year it is in use. ? Rf|. U. S. tm. Off. A genuine Mahogany Desk 36 inches wide, as illustrated. 89.50 Tea Wagon, illustrated, with drop leaf and silver drawer 29.75 The Cowan Martha Washington Work Table, solid Mahogany. 19.50 Telephone Stand and Chair, illustrated. 16.00 {detenta Fleer)