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MM f- V ^ WARD & LOTJHROP The Christmas Store isxstMiam ^ Dinner is Served—For Thanksgiving When you approach the problem of serving the Thanksgiving Dinner, there are so many different angles to consider that it will be a real pleasure for you to come to Woodward & Lothrop where you will find such an unlimited variety of needs to make your Thanksgiving Dinner a joyous occasion. TABLE LINENS —for the festive board are filled by these damask tablecloths and napkins, directly imported by us from Ireland. The quality of these linens is sufficient ly good to withstand the rigors of laundering. Two qualities from which to select. Cloths, 2x2 yards, $6 and $7; 2x2*2 yards, $7.50 and $8.50; 2x3 yards, $9 and $10.50. Matching napkins, size 22x22 inches. $7.50 and $8.50 dozen. Napkins already hemmed, 22x22-inch size. $6.50 and $7.95 dozen. Linens, Second Floor. TABLE GLASSWARE —that reflects the state of good taste in your table appointments, is this fine crystal cut glassware. The exquisitely cut floral and dot decorations add a sparkling note to your table setting. Goblets, high sherbets, beverage glasses, are priced but $5 dozen. Fingerbowls and fingerbowl plates, $6 dozen. Glassware, Fifth Floor. TABLE SILVER —in the charming simplicity of Woodlawn pattern, possesses dignity and charm. The beautiful contour and perfection of detail portray excellently the influence of the most refined Antique Silver forms. May be beautifully en hanced by your monogram or crest. Teaspoons, $21 dozen; dinner forks, $49 dozen; dinner knives, $43 dozen. Silverware, First Floor. COOKING WARE —plays a very important part in the success of the Thanksgiving Dinner. And Woodward & Lothrop plays an important part in seeing that you are supplied with the right utensils. Lisk self-basting roasters, from 7 to 20 pound sizes, $1 to $4. Universal Oblong aluminum roasters, special, $2.95 to $4.95. Other roasters from $1 to $11.50. Assorted styles of molds, all sizes, 5c to $1.60. Housewares, First Floor. FOOD FOR THE TABLE —when selected from The Food Shop—adds to your reputation for having a successfully planned dinner. For a tasty and well-balanced dinner select from the following: Black Palm Dates, pitted, 10-ounce pactes 15c Black Palm Fancy Dates, pound package 20c Glace Pineapple, package 15c Candied Citron, package 10c White Rose Fancy Mixed Fruits, pound package 25c Crosse & Blackwell Plum Pudding, tins.. .35c, 67c, $1 The Food Shop, Fifth Floor. Stuffed Olives, bottle 40c Black Palm Figs, package. .23c, 40c White Rose Black Mission Figs, pound package 23c Glace Cherries, package.. 15c Candied Orange Peel, package.. 10c Fancy Pecans, pound ..30c and 45c Hard Sauce, 7-ounce jar 40c Crosse & Blackwell Mincemeat, 15 ounces .....25c and 45c A DINING ROOM SUITE —that you will take pride in, may be selected all at once, or as leisurely as you desire, from this Solid Mahogany Furniture, in a simple, dignified 18th Cen tury English design. The entire group embraces pieces correctly adaptable to practically every type of dining room. An average size suite, of 10 pieces, may be bought for $203. FURNITURI, SIXTH FLOOI. THE CHINA SERVICE —is almost the first thing that greets the eye of the visitor at your dinner. Consequently unusual care should be exercised in its selection. We suggest this English porcelain service for 8—with its deep ivory body and floral decoration—as being especially appropriate. This service is backed up by open stock. 53-piece set, $18.50. China, Fifth Floor. CANDLELIGHT —lends a mellow charm to the Thanksgiving table setting. The Luxor candle is a good burning candle with fitted socket base. Ivory color. Boxes of four—11-inch size, 60c: 14^-inch sire. 80c. Also hand-dipped Vassar candles in lovely shades and popular sizes. 10-inch size, box of 6, 70c; 12-inch size, box of 4. 60c: 15^4-inch size, box of 4, 80c. Candles. Seventh Floor. FRUIT CAKE —is one of the time-honored Thanksgiving delicacies, and when you serve Bromm's Old Virginia Fruit Cake you assure yourself of a dessert worth while. 1, 2, and 4 pounds, priced at $1. $1.75, and $3.50. Packed in a plain red or green tin. 2 pounds, special. $1.45. Other confections: Hard Filled Candies 2!^-pound box. 50c. Glace Fruit, $1 to $2.75. Rosebud Mints, pound, 50c. Assorted Salted Nuts, pound, 75c. Candies, Aisle 14, First Floor. DECORATIVE FLOWERS —even though they are artificial—add a very attractive and colorful touch to your home's appearance, as well as make a delightful centerpiece for your table. Snowy white chrysanthemums—delicate pink or yellow rosebuds —colorful field flowers—and many others, 15c to $1.50 a spray. Artificial Flowers, Aisle 22, First Floor. • THE BAKE SHOP —can help you immeasurably with your Thanksgiving entertaining. The delicacies listed are of special interest—and we suggest you order now, in ample time to meet next week's demands. Fruit Cakes, pound ........... .$1 Spiced Crabapples. pint 35c Fresh Coconut Cake 65c Cranberry Jelly, 9 ounces 35c Pumpkin Pies 35c and 60c Mint Jelly, 9 ounces ,$35c Doughnuts, dozen 35c Grape Jelly, 9 ounces 35c Plum Puddings in gay bowls, 65c to $3 Bakery Counters, tea Room Balcony, Seventh Floor and Fountain Room, Adjoining the Down Stairs Store. A MAGIC CHEF GAS RANGE —with the Red Wheel Lorain Oven Heat Regulator, watches your baking automatically. You can put your turkey in the oven and forget it—the Lorain does the watching for you. In fact you can place your whole meal in the oven and go away for hours, when you return you will find a delicious meal, ready for serving, beautifully browned and piping hot. Ask to see this model, low priced at $59.50 (completely installed). Gas Ranges, Fifth Flooi.