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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-08

lIshed plates are flying thick and fast.
and in several Instances there seems to
be much truth In the published or spoken
statements.
TALK OF NEW HOTEL.
The latest story is that the owners Of
the McAlpin in New York, are to build
a huge hotel on the site formerly occu-
pied by the Hotel Windsor, adjoining
the Traymore. The old Windsor was
torn down three years ago after the site
bad been purchased by P. A. 3. Widener.
He had plans drawn for the erection OF
huge hotel but the project was
abandoned and the site has since been
used as an open-air moving picture the
atre, but this has not been successful
The Hotel Rudolph viii be rebuilt this
winter and the sheiburne will have.
many additions and Improvements. The
St. Charles Hotel will be brought out to
the beach line, the foundations already
having been laid for this Improvement.
Atlantic City politicians are pulling
wires and trying TO influence voters for
the nomination Of certain men for the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-08

Mrs Emma w Bach, formerly Of -hil.
adeiphia. but for the last FIVE years resi-
dent OF Hamburg. Germany, viii spend
tho greater portion Of July and August
here
Mr. and Mrs Benjamin Booth, Of West
venango street, are here, and expect TO
remain until October !.
r wavland Aver and his daughter,
Mrs. Nvilfred W. Fry, will remain for
several weeks.
Mr. and Mrs Samuel winterbottom, az
philadelphia, are here for a two weeks
vacation.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Edmunds, of South
18th street, are here for the season at
their own cottage on winchester avenue
Albert r. Berry, vice president Of the
Philadelphia Rotary Club, attended the
banquet OF the Atlantic City Rotarians,
and was accompanied by Guy GundaKer
Both delivered addresses. Ex-Congress-
man ]. washington Logue also spoke.
In their apartments here Mr.. and Mrs
Daniel ]. Mclaughlin, Of North Broad
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-08
Baby Coaches,
Toys, Dolls

S22 to $35 Baby Coaches at $l2 to $40.
Folding Sulkies at S1.25, $l.75 and $3.50,
values $3.50 $3.50 and S..
Children's golden oak-hnish Rocking
Chairs at 7sc, value Sl.39.
Reed Doll Coaches at $3.50, 1898, $4.eS
and S5.95, values $398, $698, $40 and $l2.
Dishes, in china and tin, at 4oc to Sl.s5,
values 79c to $l98.
Iron Toys at Isc to Sl.25. values 2sc
to $l98.
values SOC to S.
Undressed Dolls at lOc to $3.50, values
2Sc to 81,
75c TO $4 Fourth floor.
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tion, either as reward or es bribe to
move on.
CONVERTED FUNERAL CAR
Some time ago the street railway com
pany built n funeral car, sufficiently large
TO accommodate so persons, expecting II
70 be much used, inasmuch as the cem-
eteries are all on the mainland This car
did not prove profitable and has not
been used for months. Now II has been
put to a new use, that Of a pleasure car.
and yesterday a merry crowd Of young
folks chartered II, installed a small
photograph, and during the time II was
running TO Ocean City they passed the
time by dancing and playing bridge
Afternoon teas, followed by dances, are
tho rage now. Many OF the larger hotels
are holding these affairs twice week,
admission being only by invitation.
Every day parties are made up for a
trip to Sea View, where the big golf
links are.
Rumors about tho building OF new
hotels and the enlargement Of oid-estab-
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Boys Clothing

Boys $3.50 shepherd-check and fancy
eheviot Norfolk Suits at $3.7s; ages to
II years,
Boys $40 Norfolk Suits at IS; and fancy
tweeds ages to l8.
Boys $3.50 and $3.50 Norfolk Suits
at $3.50; fancy tweeds and fancy worstedsi
ages to l8.
Boys SIS and $3.50 Norfolk Suits at
s675; fancy worsted and velours.
Boys $1.50 washable Suits at Use; ages
3 to years.
Boys $3.50 Washable Suits at S1.3s;
ages to years.
Boys $3.50 and $4 wash Suits at $780,
ages to years,
Boys 81 Blousss and Rompers at soc.
Third floor.
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Damask Towels
SUBWAY STORE.

SUBWAY SlORE.
6Oc to 75c mercerized Table Da-
mask at 40c.
lOc Turkish Wash Cloths at Sc
seconds.
1Oc absorbent Toweling at Sc yd.
lac Irish linen Toweling at lOe
a yard.
SOC satin-hnish mercerized Table
Damask at 2sc yard.
81 satin-hnish mercerized Nap
kins at 6sc a dozen.
81 to Sl.50 lace-trimmed Fancy
Linens at SOC.
SOC assorted Bureau Searfs, zoe.
Sll0 mercerized round sealloped
Table Cloths at oOc.
12Hc union Toweling at &c,
81 Lunch Cloths, mercerized, at
SOC.
lz15c.
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Mems S Hats
Boys and Little Boys ,

Mems Straw Hats, sennets and rough
braids, at 81, values 81, $3.50 and So
Mems Panama Hats, newest shapes, at
$3.50, values S. and SO.
Mems Soft Felt Hats, newest shapes,
at 7sc, values 81 to $3.50
Mems silk and Tweed Caps at 3sc,
values 75c and 81.
Mems Outing Hats, in silk and mohair,
at soc, value 81.
Little boys Straw Hats at ST, values
81 to $3.
Boys silk and tweed Caps at 3sc,
values 75c and 81.
Little boys Duck Hats, in various
shapes, at soc, values 75c and 81.
First floor, Market and Ninth
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Hand Bags

Beaded Bags, in various color combina-
tions; light and fancy, dark and fancy,
white, white and gold at 25c to Sl.eS,
regularly SOC to SIS.
Silk Bags variety of silks and styles,
at soc to $3.50, values 81 to S..
Leather Hand Bags, in wide range of
styles and eathers-pin seal, goat seal,
vachette, morocco, long grain and saffian,
at 81 to SIS, values 81 to $3.50.
Small Leather Goods-card cases,
purses, wallets, bill books and various
other necessares; in alligator, seal, pin
seal, morocco, long grain and vachette, at
Csc to $3.50, values SOC to SIS.
First floor.
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street. are receiving CONGRATULATIONS on
the birth Of q son on Independence Dap
Mr. and Mrs u. Clarence 9ibboney 81
Philadelphia. have arrived IN Chelsea and
will remain some time
Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Larkins and
family. Of Tioga, win remain until Sep
tember.
In their own cottage on Monmouth ave-
nue. Mr.. and Mrs. John Hunter, Of Phli-
adelphia, are enjoying life
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-08

o. N. T. Spool Cotton at half price
2OO-yard spools-always. sold at SC spool
5000 spools to sell at this low price.
De Long Press Buttons at half price
sold everywhere at l0c card-sale price
Sc card.
Melba Garment Shields, sizes 3, and S,
regular price 2Sc, sale price for 25e.
And so we might continue with scores
of good items equally low in price.
Grand Aisle.
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Untrimmed and
Hats

Ready-to-wear and trimmed at 75c,
values $l.50 to $2.o5.
Ready-to-wear and trimmed at S1.5o,
values sos to $4.95.
Leghorns, trimmed with lace, ribbon,
flowers and silk for children up to 10
years, at $1.25, value $2.95.
Tailored sennits for street or sports
wear; very mannish, all outdoor wear,
at SOC, values $l.50 to 81.
The children's hat stock was some of
New York's finest merchandise, and this
is next to giving it away, at csc, values
$l.95 to $395.
First floor, Millinery Section.
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RIBBONS

Roman-stripe and Warp-print, Ribbons
Satin Taffeta Ribbons, 5A inches, at
2sc, value 35c. ,-
Warp-print Ribbons at 25c, value 35cc.
Roman-stripe Ribbons, also Warp-print,
at soc, values 42c, SOC and Csc.
Fancy Jacquard Sash and Hair bow
Ribbons to match at 22c and soc, values
30c and 45c.
Hair and Sash Ribbon to match at 28c
and 40c, values SOC and 75c. First floor.
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CORSETS

High-grade SIS, SO and $3.50 Corsets, in
Guiding Binner, La Vida and Madame
Lyra Corsets, at $3.50.
So c. B. la Spirite Corsets at $I.35.
All sizes in the lot.
$3.50 La Markette Corsets at 81.
S. to $40 high-grade Corsets at $3.50;
French and American makes.
$l.50 Bust Conhners, dainty styles, 75c.
Second floor
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Separate Skirts

81, value $1.50-washable Skirts of
cordaline, pique and Panama.
of imported gabardine, Bedford cord,
ratine and linen.
$2,65. value $500 - corduroy Sports
Skirts.
So, value $5.eO-tropical-weight worsted
checked Skirts.
SIS, value $75o-black taffeta Skirts,
three new and very effective styles.
Salons of Dress, Third floor.
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plan 10 Restrirt Iltners IN Ianenater

Plan 70 Restrict Jitneys in Lancaster
LANCASTER, Pa, July s--city Coun-
ellis last night instructed the clerk Of
tho Police Committee to Investigate the
jitney regulations in Philadelphia and
other cities. with view to restricting
the activities Of this new form Of trans
portation The Conestoga Traction Conn
pany is said to be losing patronage and
has found it necessary to improve the
service on several Of the routes
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-08
House Furnishings

25c to $375 Kramer Tinware at 12c to
$1.s5.
SO Vacuum Cleaners at $3.50.
$50 to sos Alaska Refrigerators at $40
to SIC.
l8c Corrugated Garden Hose at 71lc a
foot
9Oc.
$3.50 to $3.50 Royal Stuart Lawn Now
House Furnishings Fourth floor.
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Sporting Goods

Couch Hammocks, cotton-and-straw
filled mattress, strong frame and springs,
adjustable back rest, at $3.50, value So.
Mems Coat Sweaters, for seashore and
camp, mostly shawl collar, all-wool, 1t
$3.50, values SIS to So
Harry c. Lee (some slotted throat
Tennis Racquets, all high-grade, at $3.25,
value So.
Mission Porch Swings, with arms;
strong and durable at $3.50, value SIS.
Fourth floor.
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Women's Waists
Thousands t.!

$1.35, values 81 and $2.50-lingerie
Blouses of voile, lawn, organdie and
batiste.
$1.s5 and $2.65, values $3.e5 to $500
silk, lace and chiffon Blouses. Also tub
silk Waists.
$3.9s, value $500 and $e.9o-striped
satin Blouses.
1895 to $13.75, values $500 to $2e.75-
handmade sample French Blouses.
Salons of Dress, Third floor.
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s12.7s to $3.50 Fur Sets at $3.50 to $l2s.
sos Near-Seal Coats at $50.
$50 Near-Seal Coats at SIS.
$3.50 Hudson Seal Coats at Sl25.
Hudson Seal Coats made to order at
Sl45 and Sls5; values $3.50 and $500.
UAll turs purchased during this sale
will be stored free l + not taken out OF the
Store.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-08
Art NeedIework

Miscellaneous lots Of stamped pieces at
&c, value 10c. up to S1.75, value $3.75.
Assorted Embroidery Materials at about
one third their value.
Finished models in Scarfs, Center
Pillows, children's Dresses, Towels and
value $l3. Many prices between.
Third floor
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GLOVES

Womens 81 to SIPS Lambskin Gloves,
2-clasp, at 68c.
Gloves, at 88c.
Long Short
Women's 81 6-button-length Milanese
Silk Gloves, at Csc.
Womens 81 az and 16-button) Milan
ese Silk Gloves, at 58c. First floor.
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STATIONERY

Boxed Stationery at 1oc to 2sc, values
Desk Accessories at 35c to $l.sO.
values 75c to So
Greeting Cards at Sc a dozen to l0c
each, values l0c a dozen to 25c each.
Dennison Paper Articles at Sc to 25c,
values 10c to Soc,
Autograph Albums at SOC and 7sc,
values 81 and $l.50.
Perfection Typewriter Paper at 45c,
value 60c. First floor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-08
Toilet Goods

SOC Toilet Waters, sprinkler tops, at
12Hc.
Soc Florida Water and Bay Rum, 121ac.
SOC Kismet Face Powder, all shades, at
21c.
75c Kismet Toilet Water at 25c.
Ivory Toilet Pieces, assorted, at one
half and less.
A few high-grade Perfumes at half
price. First floor.
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Women's Summer
and Silk Dresses

S1s.e5, values $3.50 to $6s-beautiful
afternoon and evening Dresses of taffeta,
chiffon and radium satin.
S2.95, S3.65 and S4.s5, values S6.75 to
Sl975-Dresses of embroidered net, lin
gerie, linen, lowered crepe and voile; sizes
81 to 48. Salons of Dress Third floor.
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Dress trimmings

All are marked at half price, some way
below half; the collection includes cotton
or silk braids, silk or beaded passemen-
terie, silk fringe, tassels, coat loops, etc,
in black or colors, at &c to $3.50, values
Sc to Ss First floor.
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Infants Wear

$1.5o to 81 Dresses at s5c; white and
colored, 2 to 6.
$1.5O to SIS Dresses and Petticoats at
8Sc to $3.50.
81 to $l.50 Sweaters and Sacques at SOC
to 75c.
ST to $1.50 Caps and Hats at SOC.
So to SIS Carriage Covers at So.
81 to Sc Lingerie and Straw Hats at
ST to So.
S. wash Coats at 81; sizes to years.
Second floor.
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Mems Clothing

Mems $40 and SIS Suits at $3.50.
Mems $40 Suits at $40.
Mems SIS to SIS Suits at SIS and $3.50.
Variously worsted, tweeds, cassimeres,
unfinished worsted and serges in the fore
going three groups.
Mems $3.50 Palm Beach Cloth Suits at
SIS.
Mems $35 Full-Dress and Tuxedo Suits
at $17.50.
Mems SIS Sumar-Cloth Suits at $3.50.
Second floor, Ninth street
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-08
Underwear : Aprons

75c to 81 Petticoats at 3Sc and 55c; II
to 10 years
81 Nightgowns at soc; to IA years.
40c to S5c Aprons at 25c to SOC.
SOC Rompers at 35c.
Second floor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-08
Umbrellas and
Parasols

Children's Parasols at 35c, values Csc
to S5c.
silk Umbrellas, colors and black at
$l.55, values So to IS; slight imperfec-
tons.
Silk Umbrellas at 81, values So to $375.
Silk Umbrellas at $2.65, values 1915
silk Umbrellas at s37s, values IS to
$3.50
Silk Umbrellas at IS, values $40 to
$3.50.
Women's silk Parasols at 81, values
$3.50.
Womens Parasols at S2.15, values So,
$3.50 and 81.
Women's Parasols at So, values S. to
$40.
Womens Parasols at $3.75, values $l2
to SIS.
Mems Walking Sticks at Csc.
First floor,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-08
Pianos

$285 Schumann Upright Pianos at $175.
$3.50 Auerbach Player-Pianos at $500.
$92 Kimball Upright Pianos at SOS.
And Others, Piano Store, Sixth floor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-08
Buttons at Half Price

The assortment includes black and
colored ivory, white crochet and pearl
Buttons; prices 1Oc to 45c a card, values
zoe to 81. First floor, Grand Aisle.
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Women's and Misses
Bathing Suits

500 satin, taffeta, messaline, silk poplin
one and two-pece Bathing Suits at S4.s5,
value $3.50.
1900 fine quality black or navy ,mohaIirr
Bathing Suits at So to $4.sS, values IS
10 81. so. Salons of Dress, Third floor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-08
FORMER FUNERAL CAR
NOW ONE-STEP COACH
FOR SHORE REVELERS
pleasure Seekers Seem to
Think Atlantic City No
place to Die-New Hotel
Projects Rumored.
Many Play Golf.

~,ANT1C CITY. July Snow that
hs bathing season Is t. IN run swing wing win
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-08
Silk Remnants
18c to $1.85 Yard
Values 3Sc to $3.50

SUBWAY STORE.
81 to Sl.sO Pussy Willow Tai
feta and Crepe de Chine, remnants,
at soc yard.
75c TO 81 Messaline and black
Japanese Silks, remnants, at 3sc
yard.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-08
Negligees : Dressing
Sacques House
Dresses : Japanese
Kimonos
Kinonos

$l4 to SIS crepe de Chine Tea Gowns
and Negligees at $9.75. Lace trimmed
81 to So Dressing Sacques at SOC to 81;
lawns, swisses, batistes and other sum
merry fabrics.
Imported $3.50 Japanese Mandarin
Coats at $3.95. Good shades.
Imported ST Japanese Kimonos at Csc.
81 and $3.50 House Dresses at ST..
House Dresses, Third floor.
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$35 Howe Sewing
Machines at $3.50

Drop-head model with automatic lift;
on terms of So cash and ST weekly.
Fourth floor.
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Women's Coats
Save Double

Corduroy and sunshine Sports Goats at
$500 to $i2.5o, values $l2.75 to SIS.
Feather weight tweed Travel and Auto
Coats at $3.50, value $3.50.
Bengaline, poplin, MORE. silk Street and
Restaurant Wraps, in black and colors, at
$500 to $40, values SIS to $l975. -,
Salons of Dress, Third floor.
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Women's, Misses and
Girls Outer Summer
Apparel

Cotton Dresses at csc, 81. $3.50,
So, S., 50 and IS for 81 to $40
values.
Silk Dresses at S4. IS, S5.9s and
s7.es for $3.50 to Sl6.5 values.
Coats at 81. IS, ss.ss, values
SIS to $40.
Suits at ss, $4.90. $3.50 and $3.50
for $3.50 TO $3.50 values.
Skirts at 45e, sse, 81 and sl.25
for soc to $3.50 values.
S375 white corduroy Skirts At
$3.50.
Girls Dresses al 28c, sse. 7sc.
81 and S1.s0 for soc to S. values
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Misses Tub Dresses
and Tailored Suits

Tub Dresses at $685. $4.s5, $6.95 and
$685., values $3.50 to $45.
Misses Coat Suits all worth
Much More
Lot Lot Lot
$4.85, $S.S5 to $14.95
Values Values
SIS, $25 to $45
Salons of Dress, Third floor.
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BRUSHES

Hair Brushes, Tooth Brushes, Nail and
Military Brushes much below half.
First floor.
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The Dependable
Silverware

SUBWAY STORE.
IS Silver Coffee Sets at $3.50
three pieces.
Other specials in silver-plated
ware
Butter Dishes at 75c, value Sl.50.
Sugar Bowls at soc and 75c,
values 81 and Sl.50.
Fern Dishes at 75e, value Sl.S0.
Toilet Sets at $3.50 to $3.50,
values s. to SIS.
Berry Spoons at loe, value 55e.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-08
coNvhRrEp FuNBRA1 -

,,,as. ,I9o, sI,ssr i. as reward or as ori0' to
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and nifty goodness the Simpson Crawford
careful and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-12

TIT was night.
 The window of the little shop
 was full to overfiowing with V Christmas toys. In the dim light from single jet-for the shop was a small one in a djngy side street-they seemed to be all jumbled together. Some were standing on their feet; oth- CTS stood at an angle, tilted against each other or against the glass of the window; and still others lay prone. like heaps of wounded upon a battle deld.
 Long since, the Christmas crowds, which had wended their merry way through the shopping district, had re- turned to their homes and, no doubt. 10 dreams of Christmas Eve and the morning following.
 The chimes in the tall spire of a nearby church rang out two o'clock. Suddenly, there came a stir among the toys in the window, rustic as of many small bodies turning over, strengthening out cramped limbs and breathing deeply.
 Over in one corner of the window stood Soldier Bold, and beside him a Jointed Delivery proud of her joints-dressed in becoming gown of baby blue. At their feet sat Sato, boy-dol from the land of the Mikado.
 ''Grr-rr-rr!" growled Soldier Boy in what he imag gined was fierce voice. And again, "Grr-rr-r- grff! I'd like to get my hands on that fellow who sent me off without my musket!" And he reached up with both hands and twirled the pointed ends of his mus tache fiercely. Then he glanced side ways at the Jointed Doll.
 But she was looking down demurely and smoothing out a slight wrinkle in her skirt
 "Me cold Me cold" spoke up Sato, tucking his hands in the folds of his kimona sleeves.
 aSoldier Bold smiled scornfully. shrugged his shoulders and glanced gain out of the corner of his eye at the Jointed Doll. "Humh." he said disdainfully, q don't call this cold but a soldier, of course, doesn't mind any kind of weather! Why, I wouldn't mind it at all if old Santa Claus had selected me as one of the toys for his big bag-in fact, I wouldn't have minded one bit the long cold ride through the snow, over the housetops, clear from out the Frozen North. Not I!'
 Still the Jointed Doll did not speak.
 Me like sunshine, cherry blossoms, sailing kites,' said Sato in mournful tones. Then. after a pause, What's
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-12-12
In the Christmas Toy Window

"Oh, I hope someone buys me-. spoke up the Jointed Doll. T do so. want to be Christmas present! I've. noticed many, many little girls lock- ing at me-and they seem to like me, too. But they shake their heads sadly. and walk away. It must be because of this thing people call money. I can't understand 1t. Some people have lots of it and seem able to buy any and everything they want for Christmas and others, when they have learned that I sell for what is called one dol lar, look sorrowfully at me and
 What I sell for?" interrupted Sato
 Twenty-Five cents,'' answered Sol dier Boy gruffly. Which is fifteen cents more than you're worth!''
 Why, that's all you sell for!" ex- claimed Jointed Doll, addressing the Soldier directly for the first time.
 Soldier Bold's cheek flushed. "Ahem. Maybe so, maybe so; but a soldier, you know, serves for love and er-a-he is always undervalued until war comes."
 "Ha" spoke up Sato. Me see! Be- fore you be Christmas present, some one pay money for you. Ha? Me glad what you call twenty-five cents not so much as one dollar. Hal Easy buy me, so me be sold sure! A little girl look at me today-she say she save up pennies for me. Now I un- derstand. But-but-'
 Yet neither the Jointed Doll nor Soldier Bold heard what else was pug zling the mind of little Sato, for just then the chimes sounded the quarter hour and instantly every toy fell back into the exact position in which it had been placed by the old fellow who kept the shop. Their breathing spell was over, for that night at least.
 A little fairy, who happened to be present, told me the story as I have related it to you; and she explained that every toy at Christmas time is just as anxious to be someone's Christi mas present as were the three we've been talking about. And she further explained that when a child, while looking at the toys in 8 store, suddenly sees one which he feels he just must have-why then it's simply that the desired toy is calling to the child to buy him-and the child hears the call!
 Strange. isn't it? It may be so, and it may not. I don't know what you think about 1t. I believe it, of course, because I believe in fairies; but then, you see, know fairies very well-lots of them. And that, of course, makes a great difference!