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Spec. buy. Heads up! Romantic straw hats in new looks for spring. g97 A fine collection of chic straws trimmed with flowers, ribbons, novelties galore. With medium and large brims to flatter you. All our brat, girdles, body briefers and pantKners 25% off. < Stock up now on beautiful and practical underthings value priced. Hurry in. tes. Sale-mat New soft tee. 6 R«gul»Hy S10 Peasant-neck top, roll sleeves. Natural, blue polyester/cotton. S, M, L. Skirt with shawl 1 2 Regularly •17 Brown cotton chintz. Junior sizes 5-13. , - W )NT(,()/V\ERY VkViA HIJ Spring Values! Sale ends Sat. Looking for value? 19-24% off. Pretty pastel print and soft solid color coordinates. 6" to 888 Regularly $9-$ll I Six versatile mix and match wardrobe builders. Swingy skirts, draped blouses and pants. Easy-care 100% polyester. 6" •788 8m 6" 8»« 8" $9 solid pink or natural short sleeve top. S,M,L.. $10 floral print peasant style top, S,M,L $ 1 1 l o n g sleeve blouson print top. S,M,L $9 solid natural, pink or green pant. 10-18. $ 11 solid pink, natural, or green skirt. 10-18 $11 floral print skirt, pull-on style Sportswear dept. 25% off Our entire stock of better dresses and pantsuits that are regularly $25 to $50. i Styles for misses and juniors in a variety of colors and materials. This is all quality merchandise from our regular stock. £ome in early while the selection is the besC Choose solids or prints to mix and match with your present wardrobe for a high fashion look at great savings from Wards. N Boy's and girl's fashions. Pretty pert dress for cute little girls' dresses up in. Regularly 15.99-17.99 Subtle pastel colors just right for Spring and summer. Short puffy sleeves with ruffled bib or apron over-lays that tie in back. Nlach.-wash polyester/cotton 4-6X. Little boys 3-piece suit with a double breasted vest 31 Regularly 39.95 97 Fully lined vest and jacket. Elastic back pants for better fit. 85% polyester 15% nylon. Sizes 3-6X. 1/2 price Women's great water- repellent pant coats. 1997 Regularly $40 These practical little toppers are just as adept at catching compliments as they are at repelling rain. With natty shirt styling, rich double-needle stitching in texturized mach.- wash polyester. Spring hues. 8-18. Coat dept. CRAFT & SEWING LESSONS Enroll now! CRAFTS (*lab fee extra.) Needlepoint-Crewel 2(2 hr.)lessons. . $5* Knitting-Crocheting4 (2 hr.) lessons S10* Macrame4(2 hr.) lessons $10* SEWING • Beginning • Intermediate • Knit Stretch- wear. 8 (2'/*hr.) lessons $10 Preteen or Teen (ages 10 thru 19) 8 (2 hr) lessons ... $15 Phone 671-4850 for details. Classes start week of April 9th at Evergreen Plaza, Ford City, North Riverside, Lombard and Matteson. Advance registration required. FOR FAST, CONVENIENT SHOPPING AT ANY WARDS STORE JUST SAY "CHARGE IT!" WITH A CHARG-ALL ACCOUNT /VK )NT(»( )/VAEKV im»u '6 off. Men's sleeks in no-iron Vise®. 88 Regularly $18 Knit solids or woven patterns. Visa* fab­ ric of polyester resists stains. Neat Ban-Rot® waist. 30-42. Special buy Dress pants for boys in solid and patterns. Just the thing for spring. Pair up with his wardrobe at big sav­ ings. Easy care fabrics. Sizes 8-20. Save *4 Smart girls w< style dress shoe. Regularly 9.99 Crepe sol? wedge helps prevent slips. Dainty strap with side buckle. Fancy stitching. Girl's sizes 1272-4. ii; Save 33% Men's 4-piece •injrl stormsuit. *2 Regularly 2.99 Lightweight solution to rain. Jacket, snap-on hood, pants; convenient pouch they tuck into. Sizes S, M, L, XL. * W eve got a store full Save *36 4-piece suits: great mixers to fill out your spring wardrobe. $64 Regularly $100 Handsome solid vested suit. Flip the vest for another look. Add the extra check slacks to look sporty. Woven texturized polyester. In brown, navy, gray. Men's regs. and longs 38-46. Not available at St. Charles. ,4>f Save. Step into spring with a smart new pair of shoes. 0-25%of£ Women's and teens9 reg. 8.99-$25 now 6.97-19.97 Boys' and girls' reg. 7.99-$ 15 now 5.97-11.97 Every fashion dress shoe for women, teens, boys and girls, is on sale. Many colors and styles to choose from. Most sizes are available. Hurry in now for the best selection. Save *26 THE CHAIN SHOP for young men. Today's hottest fashions. 49 Regularly $75 Sizzling 3-piece vested suit. The very latest in new styles. Knit * polyester accented with wide lapels and exciting pocket detail. Solids in regs., longs 36-44. Not available at Crystal Lake or St. Charles Save *20 Three piece vested suits just for the younger set. Regularly $60 100% polyester swedish knits and gabardine suits with fine tailoring details. Fully Ijned jackets. Available in solids and patterns. Many colors to choose from. 8-20. YOUR WARDROBE NEEDS AN EMERGENCY LIFT? LET YOUR WARDS CHARG-ALL ACCOUNT COME TO THE RESCUE Here's to your looking great!