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Simply amazing! See and talk by phone to "Kute Kris Kringle,*' a real Santa Claus ONLY 3 INCHES tall. .. not a midget or a pigmy, but a real human! 2nd Floor. Knee-hole Style Desk Rich Mahogany or Walnut Veneers Good proportions, simple lines and rich hardware make this desk at home in almost any setting. The flat top is grand to work on and it has lots of drawer space. (B) (A) LYRE-BACK DESK CHAIR (equally nice in dinette) ... a beloved style. Note the graceful, unbroken, curved line that sweeps from back to legs. Slip seats (may be replaced when worn) in white leatherette or tap estry (pictured B) — .$4.95 (C) (C) Governor Winthrop Desk Not Just the front feet, but all four feet are m ball and claw motif on this 3 drawer desk. Lid drops to reveal spacious desk section. Mahogany or <24-95 walnut veneers on gumwood... (D) (D) Governor Winthrop Secretary A romantic piece of furniture, for the 13 sections of glass in the doors commemorate the original 13 States. The hardware has a mellowed antique look. Genuine walnut or mahogany 490.95 veneers on gumwood.. Thr Palais Royal, Furuiturt ... Fourth Floor BUY FURNITURE ON OUR BUDGET PLAN Lasting Beauty ... a Lasting Gift Remembrance Seamless Wilton Rugs Size 9x12 or 8.3x10.6 feet Copies of Oriental designs, conven tional patterns or the new textured treatments. Luxurious rugs in rich reds, midnight blue, deep burgundy, tan or taupe grounds, set off to per fection by thick linen fringe. Little need to elaborate on their quality ... the name Wilton suffices! ALSO 21 OTHER SIZES, from runners to large sizes 11.3x21 feet. Imported Wool Hooked Rugs $19 They’re all wool, that’s your assur ance of long and satisfactory wear. It means, too, that the colors stand out clearer and brighter. A fascinat ing collection of patterns. 24x36 "..-$4.50 24x48"—$6.50 3x5 ft-$11.50 Tha Palais Royal, Rugs . . . Fourth Floor Rayon Taffeta Comforts New "Villadown” Filling ... 10% Down and India Cotton » Mail and Phone Orders Filled A LOVELY GIFT . . . covered with gleaming celanese rayon taffeta that comes in plain colors or reversible, two-tones. The all-over stitched design adds a decorative note and serves a double purpose by holding the filling firmly in place. Carefully finished even to corded edges. Size 72x84 inches. The Palais Royal, Comforts ■ , Second Floor Fair crest Blankets Our Own Brand; 100% Wool Soft and fleecy ... with handsome rayon satin binding. Those hard-to-flnd, in between shades, too: Cherrywood, Span ish Gold, Antoinette Blue, Rose Dust, Seaton Green, Wine, King Blue. 72x84__ 100 % Wool Blankets All wool, and note what nice colors . . . Claret, Rose, Royal Blue, Green, Beige, Blue and even Ivory. Wide dA qo rayon taffeta binding. Size 72x94. The Palais Royal, Domestics ,. . Second Floor St. Marys Blankets They are 100% Virgin Wool! Called the “World’s Most Beautiful Blankets.” Woven 100" wide and pre shrunk to 72" to avoid further shrinkage. Double napped for double warmth. Wide rayon taffeta ribbon binding; many col ors. A lasting gift. Size 72x84.. 50% Wool Blankets A medium weight blanket for that extra cover on cold nights. Comes in light or dark shades. Wine, Navy Blue, Cedar, Peach, Rose or Blue. cf2 no Size 72x84..... ^.70 Goose-Down Puffs Crown-tested Rayon Celanese Taffeta Feather-light, but warm as an Alaskan Seal coat. They take very small storage space. Closely stitched design to hold the WHITE goose down in place. c(q qq Many colorings; size 72x84_ \ Handmade Comforts Size 87x72 inches ... 5 inches longer than usual, so there is plenty of comfort to tuck in. Handmade with tiniest stitches and hand-cut scalloped edges. Many colors.. plU.JU SALE! Fine Damask Draperies Designs for Modern, 18th Century, Colonial French or Swedish-Modern Settings Reg. $12.95 to $14.50 Reg. $14.05 to $10.05 AT $9.95: Floor-length draperies, 2% yards long' and 100" wide to the pair. Fully lined, well-tailored. Seven decorative shades. AT $12.95: Custom-styled drapes with extra-fine closed stitch; pleated tops, fully lined 100" wide to pair, 2% yards long; 7 lovely shades. RAYON AND COTTON DAMASK DRAPERIES In plain or novelty striped weaves that are very colorful. Size 23/4 yards long, 100” wide to pair; fully lined. £7 Qg ADJUSTABLE, HEAVY MESH LACE CURTAINS in dainty or bold effects; many patterns or plain meshes that look lovely under draperies. With 2 or 3 eyelet tops tl Og to fit your particular length. Pair.. v SCRANTON or PATCHOGUE LACE CURTAINS in coarse nets, filet nets, adjusta nets and novelty £9 £5 weaves. A style for every room. Pair _ v The Palais Royal, Curtains . , , Second Floor Unusual Playsuits for Gifts See Santa Claus, too, in Toyland COWBOY PLAY SUIT; deco rated drill chaps and vest, yel low bandana, khaki shirt, ten gallon hat and six-shooter gun and holster-$2.98 POLICEMAN PLAY SUIT with blue drill trousers and coat with white stripe. Black belt and gold badge; regular cop cap with 'gold, chief badge, $1.98 The Palms Royal, Toy land . . . Downstairs Store INDIAN CHIEF SUIT with khaki drill coat, wide colored collar of bright cretonne; khaki drill trousers, trimmed. Indian war bonnet with feather trim..$1.98 OTHER PLAT SUITS (not pictured): NORTHWEST MOUNTED SUIT with whip cord breeches, leggings, red coat, etc..-y $3.98 FUR-TRIMMED CHAPS IN A COWBOY PLAY SUIT-$4.9g