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iTTE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: DECEMBER 15. 19IT. vr The Christmas Store of Omaha LIL pj InErBtasMirt) Open Evenings Until q P. M. Beginning Monday and Up to -Christmas Eve. Toilet Requisites for Christmas Well chosen sachets, talcums, per fumes, toilet waters, articles of Ivory Py-ra-Iin, manicure sets, fine xttps in all a fine selection of ac ceptable, highest grade articles. Te3t Goods Section A?Gift-Apron A: Boudoir Cap v Both Sensible ea aprons of sheer Swiss, dotted jt plain, with, trimmings of lace and ribbons, 50c to' 12.50. BiMesa aprons of aS lengths, plain or trimmed styles, S0 to $1. Maid's aprons, all , styles, cither plain or trimmed. S0 to I1.7S. A wonderful line of boudoir caps, in all colors and styles, 65c to $4.50. : Third Floor French Embroideries We are fortunate in bein able to offer these dainty em broideries now so hard to tie care. There are semi-made baby dresses all beautifully embroidered, by hand. Semi made corset covers also hand embroidered. ' Yokes, inser tions and edges for layettes. Beading" edges and inserting for underwear- These French goods will not be seen many places so It's well to look for them here. Bags of Every Sbrt for All Occasions Plain silk velvet bags fitted with a coin purse and mirror, $? dp to $13.50. Silk and , velvet bags with beaded designs that are dis tinctive. : ! Back strap parses of seal and crepe seal fitted with a coin purse and mirror, $1.75 to $15.00. "Over Night" bags for the short trip or perhaps just a "Visit to a friend's house. These are of seal and walrus leather, moire lined and completely fittetlwithivorytoiletarticles. Leather Goods, Mala Floor Jewelry Novelties Inexpensive, but in good taste. Rhinestone studded bar and crescent pins ; gold and silver lingerie clasps and beauty pins, each in a separate holi 'day gift box. Hat pins of jet, silver and gold, pearl beads in grad uated sizes, and pearl ear drops. - You 11 find any of these ac ceptable and the outlay small.:-. IS Such Pleasure in Giving Holiday Handkerchiefs So certain are they to please and prove a lasting re membrance. So varied are the kinds that everyone's taste can be gratified. So wide is the range of prices that no one need spend more than they wish. Flam linen hemstitcned, of all qualities, from the least expensive to the sheerest. Initialed styles, mostly hand embroidered, with every style of letter. All good. Christmas Neckwear Is ready in such delightful assortment! There is a new ness to it all that Is charming. There is originality without freakishness. Men come here every holiday season and rely upon our judgment of what would be most suitable. The fact that they come in increasing numbers each a pleasant thought we cherish. VESTEES, SCARFS, SETS, COLLARS, VESTS, STOCKS Moderate in price. The Gift of a Man to His, 0vn Family Whether the purchase price be much or little, rest assured of its all round goodness. We are privileged to assist ever so many men each Christmas season in the selection of a gift they will find acceptable. 1 Blouses, $3.50 to $39.50. Petticoats, $3.95 to $15 Negligees, $5.00 to $25 Bath Robes, $5.00 to $50 Sweaters, $2.95 to $45 Outer Apparel is the choice of many. A Winter Coat that's warm and good looking. A Set of Furs, or a Beautiful Fur Coat A Certificate for Sorosis Shoes saves time and worry. A certificate for a pair of shoes or slippers will be much appreciated. Redeemable any time. Prices, $6 to $15 for shoes. Linens Household and Decorative These are qualities that cannot be duplicated re gardless of price and these linens were pur chased at a price that makes them more than moderate. Damask cloths and nap kins. H. S. damask luncheon sets. Mosiac and Madeira nap kins. Fine linen hack towels. Hand embroidered ma deira center pieces, scarfs, cloths, hand embroidered linen pillow cases, Cluny lace scarfs, Irish hand embroidered scarfs and luncheon sets. bmbroi dered corners, hand work from Madeira and France. Lace handkerchiefs that are lovely. Children's handkerchiefs, too. Any of which will be ap propriately boxed for Christmas giving. Afttnl Stiom Sec i Floor A Great Christmas Men's Shop Med With the Gift Things a Man Cares For By far the best qualities of merchandise that have ever been produced in the various lines. Tomorrow the largest and most complete assort ment in every line besides the best values obtainable in Omaha. A further delay in making Christmas selections can only mean that the particular articles you most admire and might have chosen, have been appreciated by others. The best things many of them do not have many duplicates. The service now is of real assistance in choosing. Unquestionably the values are the best obtainable at each price. Silk Shirts 1 Fine shirts selected out of a vast number individually chosen for refinement and de sign and color. Qualities are unusually good. $5 to $10. Cravats Extraordinary selections of weaves, patterns and colors; varied enough to suit all tastes. Women can choose here without fear of results. 50c to $4. Gloves Styles for everyday business wear, for driving, for dress occasions. Capes, Mochas. Buckskin. Kid. lined and un-lined,$1.50to$3rt A Certificate For iMerchandise or Gloves If you wish to avoid all de tails of selection and at the same time be certain that the party in mind is completely satisfied, we suggest the gift of a certificate. Certificates are issued for any amount and are redeemable any time. Buy War Savins: Stamps Hurry With Greeting Cards They must be in the mail soon to insure delivery on time. Delightfully dec orated cards bearing the season's greetings are here in endless variety. Two places, main floor and third floor. J4 Inexpensive Silk Reefers i Such a splendid assortment of ; effective accordion weaves i and closely knit silk; color combinations are pleasing. $1.50 to $7.50. Handkerchiefs Substantial pure linen hem stitched styles, plain initial ed, colored, fancy. All styles, every one good; unequaled for variety and values. 10c to $1.50. Suspenders. 50c to $1.50, in holiday, packings. Garters, from 25c to 50c Jewelry Novelties Cuff links, buttons, vesto grams, belt buckles; inexpen sive, but good. A j AH 1. ill JW A IT T -M I 1 "NJ v.- -1 I Exclusive Hosieiy Novelties for Milady's Christmas White silk hose with a black and white striped boot effect or with black clocks. Handsome lace boot hose and all-over lace patterns in black, white and silver. White, silver, gold and black silk hose with Paris clocks, besides many other beautiful novelties not mentioned. The gift of Hosiery is always well received and doub ly so when it comes from Thompson-Belden's. i j WarmRobesforMotoring Who wouldn't be delighted with a fine, large, warm Auto Robe? Surely no one who goes out these cold, windy, winter days. We have a fine selection of new robes, re- versible and solid backs, fringed or stitched edges. All in large sizes. Colors range from medium to dark and are very rich and attractive About Gift Gloves Silk Underwear Lace Trimmed The majority come in beautiful shades of pink glove silk and regi mental silk, the latter being a new weave. We have a lovely assort ment of women's vests, camisoles, envelope chemise and combinations. Prices are really moderate and the styles will appeal to every woman. With dainty laces and embroidered trimmings. Bath Robes Warm for early Comfortable for morning, lounging about in the evening. God so often and these especially be cause of their rich nattern. good styles and sensible col ors, $5 to $180. Hosiery The man who receives hosiery at Christmas time has a pleas ant remembrance" for many dvs to come. In cotton, lisle silk and wool. Many p'm shades besides fancies. 2Sc to $3 a pair. or Soldiers Pillows, money belts, shirts, underwear, night wear khki covered cases for articles, comfort kits, etc. $650, $8.50 to $13.75. Bmeat There is this about gloves : They are always very acceptable. They are the one thing a man can select easily and quickly for a woman. Or if there is a gift to be mailed gloves are best, for they are easily packed and will not suffer injury in transportation. Trefousse French Ed Gloves are the best of all fine Kid Gloves. They are obtainable in nearly all colors, different styles and stitchings. Washable Leather Gloves are favored for their good appearance and long wear. The Novelties One Finds in the Artneedlework Section So many things that are lovely for gifts, not too ex pensive and possessing the charm of originality or novelty. It's indeed a busy spot these Christmas shop ping days. A few practical reminders: Cretonne doilies and center pieces, also rolls and boxes covered with bright attractive cretonnes. Bags for shoes and laundry, blouse cases, cases for flat silver, dresser scarfs, pin cushions, pillows of all sorts, scarfs, center-pieces, embroidered and plain. Scores of sensible things for the home that will be en joyed long after the passing of Christmas. Spend a few moments looking around tomorrow. Third Floor 1 Gift Scarfs There is surely no uncertainty about the reception these will meet on Christmas day. They will be enthusiastically wel comed. Real Spanish lace scarfs are lovely. So are the silk net scarfs ; some plain, others spangled. Crepe de Chine and chiffon are also used effectively. Prices varied to suit all de mands. A Dainty Brassiere Every woman will take par ticular delight in wearing one of these shapely brassieres. They may be had in lace or embroidery, both styles unusually dif ferent kinds that choosing is easy, we suggest tea: you seriously consider a brassiere gift. Prices. $1 to $$. Third Floor Holiday Silks A blouse or dress pattern is the choice of many sensible men. Tomorrow, one of Haskell's best qualities, in black and colors, 36-inch, reduced from $2.50 to $1.95 a yard. Beldings best camisole satin, in flesh and ivory $2.50 quality, Monday, $2. Camisole taffeta, in flesh and ivorv, reduced from $1.50 to $1.29. To Brighten Gift Packages i j I Cards, tags, seals, labels, tinsel cord, tissue paper, all inexpensive but a great help in making gifts look like Christmas. Maia Floor i r?,.. n r t and Wool-Mixed BLANKETS Plain whites and silver grays with colored Jacquard borders, also rich j broken plaid effects. It's worth mentioning that these particular i blankets are made of long carded : wool and bear the special prices of $9, $10, $12.50, $13.50, $15 and $16.50 a pair. Rare good judgment would be dis played in sending home a pair for Christmas. Wool Comforts for Winter Coverings of sateen and cambric, hand tufted or scroll stitched. Full double bed sizes in medium and heavy weights. In a good selection of new patterns, $5.50 to $13.75. Bucmisl Knitting Aprons A useful little apron that's very attractive and inexpen sive. Will you ask to see it Monday? It's on sale in the Basement for 49c Shop in the Morning for Comfort IT W 14. i -K T .' I