Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-12-09
SSTHE most precious possession
that ever comes to man in

GSTHE most precious possession
that ever comes to a man in
the world is a woman's
heart" and after winning it his first
thought is of that beautiful emblem
of his success-the engagement ring.
Nothing is too good for her, and she
would be bitterly disappointed if it
were not bought at Bailey, Banks &
Biddle Company, where they never
had richer .or more exquisite as
sortment. All are set in platinum,
and the size, cut and settings Of the
diamonds vary greatly. Some have
the large center diamond surrounded
by a solid paving of small brilliants,
or have them running down the
shank of the ring. In two popular
rings the solitaire is held, instead
of by ordinary prongs, by delicately
wrought filigree hearts or the ini-
tials of the happy pair.
CINCE rugs in general, and
- Oriental rugs in particular, have
~ so largely replaced carpets
hardwood floors have come into
vogue, and Fritz & La Rue, 1924
Chestnut street, the well-known rug
dealers, maintain Hardwood Floor
Department and make speciality of
the laying of all varieties of par
uuetry flooring. In addition to this
they have a contract system OF
taking care of the floors in private
homes and public buildings, thus in
suring their being kept in a perfect
condition at all times and relieving
the housekeeper of the entire bother
and responsibility. AS their work
men are experts, they do not upset
the house, and ordinarily the floors
need attention about once in three
months. Get them to explain the
system to you. It's splendid idea
ONE but not forgotten are the
awful days when the gift
~ maker, casting about for some
thing useful, presented hideous
jam jar to the woman who never ate
iam, or a box of cotton to the one
who never sewed. Now hosiery is
the great standby, and certainly nc
remembrance could b. more accept
able. At B. F. Devices, 1122fChest,
out street, they have complete line
f full-fashioned hose in silk, cottor
nd isle, In the ever-popular
Iever-o -out-of fashion black silk stock
nos there are several weights-me'
INN. light and sheer for dress; some
alj-silk. others with the cotton garter
ops preferred by SO many women
Plain or Richelieu-ribbed colored ant
white silk hose, too, are temptingl!
Iisplayed with fancy embroidered
nsteps and self-toned or contrasting
clocks.
WHY, not remember him a
w Christmas with a fur-linet
w overcoat? ! am sure yo'
have a fur coat yourself. lady mine
but perhaps it never dawned on yo'
that he, too, might be cold and woul
like one also, At Macdonald
Campbelps, 1334-36 Chestnut street
where they specialize in handsome
luxurious, fur-lined overcoats, ther
;s a. wealth of choice in Englis
ieeSe. grays. heather mixtures an
standard. cloths, with shawl collar
If the richest Persian lamb, ur
nlucked otter, seal otter and beave
Could anything be cozier? The al
propriate models are EXCEPTIONAL
veil cut, showing smartness nt
,lways found in big coats, whic
end themselves with difficulty !
rood lines, but these have all I'll
isual Macdonald & Campbell plea'
.ng grace. -
-HERE are plenty of occasion
when people would like to sen
a fancy basket or box of fru
out-of town friends or relation
,ut are deferred through fear of II
sruit spelling in transit. At Hem
r. Hallowell G. Sons, Broad belo
Chestnut street, they make hundred
IF shipments, heavy as well as ligh
oy parcel post to distant points, eve
az far as Texas, and all arrive
perfect condition. They find Il
service superior to express, as ever
thing goes by special deliver
Philadelphia, being the largest ma
ke. within miles, many customers
surrounding States have standir
orders at Hallowell's for fruits to
sent them regularly--a most reliab
and convenient method Of keepir
their table supplied with the fresl
ct and most luscious Of fraits.
THE CHESTNUT S