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- .. ■ ^ •* I /“THE MERIT STORE” PERTH AMBOY. N. Jo The Newest In Coats, Suits & Dresses ^ AT PRICES THAT ARE BOUND TO IN 4pjL terest the thriftiest shopper Jm TWO GOOD VALUES IN SUITS Consisting of Poirot Twills, Camel's Hair, Tweeds and Twills in Xavy Blue, Tan and mix tures; sizes 16 to 10; plain tailored; also trimmed j with Silk Braid, Silk Embroidery or Beads. Coat / lined with Crepe do Chine or Satin Messaline; I the Coats are made in all the season’s wanted J models. | $22.50 $27.50 * TWO GOOD VALUES IN DRESSES The Materials are Georgette Crepe, Crepe de Chine, Canton Crepes and Taffetas. Copies of the season's leading models in a goodly variety of styles to choose from. Sizes 16 to 42. $16.98 $19.98 Two Good Values In CHILDREN’S COATS An odd lot of Children's All Pure Wool Home spun and Polar Cloth Coats in Tan, Brown and Copen; neatly made with AQ belt and pockets; Jjn TlQ Mostly all sizes . Made of all wool Polar Cloth, both in the plain color or overplalds; also Wool Homespuns and Broadcloths in Tan, Copen, DO Brown and a few reds. JKt Hn Sizes from 5 to 10... »%/\I Two Good Values In NEW SPORE COATS $15.98 44 and 4? inches long, made of all pure Wool overplaid Polar Cloth In a variety of models. The colors sre Tan and Brown with the over plaid In contrasting col or, patch pockets and I belt all round; cuff and £ strap kimono sleeves, " buttoned up collars; sizes T6 to 40. $24.50 In a variety of plain colors and overplaldg; all fully lined with silk messaline with or with out belt and patch pockets; also a few fancy dress coats In this lot made of all wool Poiret Twill and Velours trimmed with silk military braid and narrow fancy braids in browns and navy; sizes 16 to 40. Showing Of The Season’s Most Wanted Gloves SILK GAUNTLET GLOVES, $1.89 PAIR In the fancy two-tone effects, such as Tan trim med with Brown and Grey trimmed with White; all sizes at pair. SI.sit 16 BUTTON LENGTH SILK GLOVES, $2.09 PAIR In Tan or White -with narrow tucking on wrist; all sizes SHORT SILK GLOVES AT 98c PAIR Guaranteed all pure silk In the wanted shades such ns Grey, Tan and Mode. 16 BUTTON LENGTH SILK GLOVES, $1.69 PAIR In White, Black. Tan and Grey; good heavy silk, double finger tips; all sizes. CHAMOISETTE GAUNTLET GLOVES In Brown, Grey and Mode with strap wrist and fancy two-tone cuffs, fancy stitched backs. $1.69 PAIR ____ SHORT KID GLOVES Two clasp in White, Brown or Grey; fine soft finish in either the domestic or imported; made all sizes, plain or fancy stitched backs. $1.98ANU $2.491A1R Ladies’ and Children’s Light Weight Underwear WOMEN'S UNION SUITS ")f fine ribbed lisle in bodice or built np shoulders; cuff or shell knee; open or closed in white only: sizes 36-38....98c Sizes 40-42-44 .SI.15 CHILDREN’S RIBBED UNION SUITS With waist attachment; cuff knees; drop seat; sizes 4 to 12 at 65c and 85c MISSES’ RIBBED UNION SUITS _ Low neck, no sleeves; shell knee; sizes 4 to 12 at. 59c Sizes 14 to 15 at.69c WOMEN’S UNION SUITS In White; pood quality yarn; assorted styles; sizes 36-38 at . "5c Sizes 40-42-4 4 at . 85c WOMEN'S SILK I,ISLE VESTS In White; extra good quality; sizes 36 to 38 at.. .. > 59c Sizes 40 to 44 at.65c WOMEN* LIGHT WEIGHT' UNION SLITS In the wanted styles in Flesh or White, *:zcs 36-38 at . 98c Sizes 40-42-44 at.$1.15 WOMEN'S FINE RIBBED VESTS In bodice or built-up shoulders; sizes 36-38 at . 29o Sizes 40 to 44 at . 39c WOMEN'S FINE LIGHT WEIGHT SUMMER VESTS In flesh or white: bodice or built-up shoulders; sizes 36-38 at.49c Sizes 10 to 44 at.59c WOMEN'S FINE QUALITY SILK LISLE VESTS In the bodice or built-up shoulders; either Flesh or White; sizes 36 to 44 at . 98c f ; WOMEN'S PURE SILK HOSIERY ! Women's Fancy Pure Silk Hose—In Black and colors with fine lacc clocks and the fancy ribbed glove silk ; sizes 81/- to 10 at pair $2.79 to $3.49. Women’s Pure Silk Hose Full regular made, high spli ced heel, woven double where the wear comes in Black, White, Cordovan, Grey and Gun Metal. The famous Black Cat Brand in all sizes; 8Vi to 10 at a pair. $1.98 Children’s Lisle Socks—In a good variety of colors with plain or fancy tops; mercer ized finish; sizes 7Vi to 9Vi, at. pair.25c and 39c Women s Chin on Pure suk tiose—m Black, Gun Metal or Grey, extra fine weave; double woven heel, toe and garter top; sizes 8]^» to 10; priced at a pair.$1.98, $2.25, $249 Children's Three-Quarter Length Socks—All pure silk in White, Black, Cordovan. Bussia Calf, -Sky Blue and Pink; extra good quality; woven double where the wear conics at pair.75c Women's Pure Silk Hose —With seamed hack, silk from toe to hem in Black, Cordovan, Beige and Grey; double woven heel, toe and garter top; all sizes; 8y» to 10: at pair.$1.49 SPECIAL SALE OF NEW SPRING NECKWEAR 19cEACH VALUES 39o AND 49c EACH Dozens and dozens of pretty styles to choose from in White and colors; either the Peter Pan Straight or Collar and Cuff sets made of Organdie, Lace, Linine colored Linen and Satin. This is a remarkably good bargain and Judging from tli© styles and quality of materials used they Will be sold out quickly so It, is advisable to be on hand early. ~ ■" ■ i ———■ ——■ — I . ■ ■ . .. ..—» i Designed especially to meet the corseti need of vigorous American womanhood. The decree Tx Fashion expressed in the lines of youth. A corset whose ultra smartness is symbolized by its suppleness, its gift of bod ily freedom to its wearer. Boned with Wun-da-bohn, rustless, resilient, the se cret of the durable flexibility of all the BON TON models BoriTon VjCQRSETS^ BACK I/ACE It i3 significant that whenever care fully dressed women converse on the subject of apparel, the question of Corsets comes up and invariably the name “BON TON” is associated. PRICED AT $2.49ur T0 $7.98r,!' SEVERAL MODELS TO CHOOSE FROM 4 Danced 27 Hours JlKs Alma Cummings after her world's record dnrice of 27 hours. NEW YORK, April 5—This is a tala of the lowly spud. Boiled and salted it formed tiie early diet of Miss Alma Cummings of San Antonio, Tex. Mashed and salted it carried lier through the perils of Texas ranch life. Baked and salted it sustained lier in New York where recently she danced continuously for 27 houis and established a record for long distance dancing. During the time that she was establishing her record Miss Cum mings exhausted one band, two talking machines, 12 dance records, one pair of shoes and eight partneis. II BOYNTON III SQUARE POT BOILERS, FURNACES 5. RANGES Insist on Boynton Heat for Your New Home Take your building plans and heat ing problems to the nearest Boynton dealer or write direct to us. For seventy-five years we have served the architect and home builder. To day we are just as eager and better able to serve you. If you insist on Boynton heating and cooking equip ment you will insure comfort for your home and convenience in its kitchen. Hot water, steam, warm air and one pipe types. Gas, coal and combinattoit tanges. Ash for information on square pot efficiency. BOYNTON FURNACE COMPANY The Square Pot Makers 58 West 40th Street New York Opposite Bryant Park Master Tailoring That Reflects Good Taste Hundreds of men, who recognize the superiority of our custom tailoring, will instantly appreciate what we mean by having your Clothes reflect good taste. For with our service goes the, finest foreign and American woolens—and style that meets every man’s preference. AVhen tailored our way—adapted to a man's individu ality—your Clothes will continue in style until they have given the fullest measure of satisfaction. The woolens for Spring and Summer Suit. Topcoat and Overcoat have arrived. PEI0E8 $35.00AND0P I Benincasa Bros. CUSTOM TAILORS 163 Smith Street l__—.— J i__ __ Now Is The Time! This is the Place for WALL PAPER To get Wall paper to rejuvenate your home for Spring —this is the place. An early selection means a wider choice and better satisfaction. By buying here you are guaranteed the best quality, widest choice and fairest price. ■ Wfi ALBU UAKKZ A 1 UUj JL.lrt£ Uf rtUUafiilUJL.il GOODS, HARDWARE, PAINTS, OILS AND VARNISHES Max Goldfarb 311 State St. Telephone 861 V Boston stor Dunbar & McRobie 72 Smith St. Perth Amboy I special Values for Saturday^ HOSIERY Ladies’ Lisle Hose, mer ceribed silk finish, in the new cluster rib, an extra good value at pair 59c BUNGALOW APRONS Of good quality Gingham, correctly trimmed and fin ished. Special, each 98c LONG CLOTH Full 36 inches wide, superior quality, with a fine, smooth finish, in lengths of 5 yards to 9 3'ards. Each piece nice ly done up and stamped. Regular 27c qualit3'. Spe cial for Saturday only. Yard 20c SEAMLESS SHEETS Full bleached, made of a good standard sheeting, free from dressing in two sizes. 72x90; regular $1.45 value. Each . $1.33 81x90; regular $1.55 value. Each . $1.45 LADIES’ SILK HOSE Made on spring needle ma chine, which insures extra wear; a splendid value. At pair $1.59 PRINCESS SILPS Of extra fine white satine, hemstitched. Each $1.98 CRINKLE BED SPREADS Pure white, light weight, easy to launder and do not require any ironing. Size 63x90; eahli.... $1.89 Size 72x90; each.... $2.25 Size 81x90; each.... $2.49 PILLOW CASES Excellent quality of mus lin, one that will stand good wear. 42x36; regular 32c value. Each ......28c 81x90; regular 34c value. Each ........ .ajj 30c HOUSE DRESSES Of good quality Gingham, nicely trimmed and finished ; full size. Each $1.98 Extra large sizes, 48, 50, 52; each .$2.25 LADIES’ UNION SUITS ■ Of fine ribbed cotton, low neck, knee length, full. A good value at suit 59c BED SPREADS Excellent quality chocliet spreads in a variety of hand some patterns, hemmed, dou ble bed size. Regular $2.98 quality. Each $2.49 TURKISH TOWELS Bleached, heavy, spongy quality, good size. Regular 23c quality. Each 19c BORAK’S MARKET Wholesale and Retail Leading Butcher Phone 103 || 269 Smith Street Perth Amboy, N. J. ? This Market Is In No Way C onnected With Any Other Special Cut Price Sale Today and Saturday § Pork Loms™or ^ersey koins> 17 r .. m Roasting thicken 32 I I Fresh Killed, Pound . . . Fresh Killed. Pound ... Fresh Hams221 Rump Veal 22 1 Jersey Pork; lb. “ Milk Fed, Fancy; lb < Smoked Hamsjft* I Half or Whole; lb..& D EGGS Newly Laid; Guaranteed; Dozen .... I Rib Roast 20 shoulder Veal. Prime Beef; lb. Milk Fed; lb. Round Roast 25 Legs Veal 22 Boneless; Prime Beef; lb— Milk Fed; lb. £ Jersey Pork 1A sausage OR » I ■ Our home made; loose or links, §m U Fresh Shoulders; lb. pure pork; talk of Amboy; lb. ICIiuckRoast ]4 Pork Chops IQ I Prime Beef; lb. lb. SirloinSteak 25 Chop Beef I Prime Beef; lb. Fresh chopped; lb. Spare Ribs; corned or fresh; lb.16c _ H . Salt Pork; aU fat; lb.16c 4 lbs‘ Fresh Plg 8 Feet-* * * “**• 25c H / 2 lbs. Beef Liver.. 26c 3 lbs- Pork Kidneys .. 26c K Leaf Lard, Cones; lb..,.,..14 % Djxie Bacon; lb...18c ly * Rump Corned Beef, lb.20c piate Corn Beef; 3 lb.25c B SiLkedTongues* lb. *. *.'. ’. *. *. *. *'. ’. ’.28c Spare Rlbs ’ corned! neck; 3 lbs.25c Jg NOTICE—We carry a fuU supply of strictly fresh laid eggs and the best creamery but P- j ter and pure lard. - - txoumu.- . - A Would You Like To Take A Room In The Office Of Jb Some Larger Concern? Read The “Offices and Desk Room” Column In The News Classified Section Jj