Evening Star Newspaper, May 8, 1921, Page 14

THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON. D. C, MAY 8 1921—PART 1 === MOTHERS “A mother is a mother still, The holiest thing alive.” OTHERS are the angels of earth. And we do well to honor them. But not by the wearing of a flower or a button shall our love and reverence and homage bc shown. For they are of the moment. A day in which to do honor to a mother? A day in which to make reparation and atonement for a year of neglect and in- difference? Why, a whole life of devotion is too short. Let us this day, then, resolve to be a little more thoughtful of our mothers, a little more courteous, a little more respectful, a little more devoted, a little more affectionate to them. And, with that high enthusiasm and purpose that are born of an appreci- ation of the giory and divinity of mothers, let us consecrate this day, and rededicate our lives to mothers every- BURGH & B JANE STUART, our Expert Shopper, shops for you or with you. Drop a line, or phone Franklin 7400. WS— Going into the second week, The Sales of May are of such magnitude and character that we are proud of them, Preparations were made months in ad- vance. Advantage of every opportunity was taken to give our customers real values. Many new purchases are coming in daily. The merchandise is all of Lansburgh & Brother standard—that means genuine excel- lence. The values are remarkably fine. Women who buy carefully cannot afford to miss these great sales. Every department is participat- ing—and new surprises will be offered every day during the month, Come to the store—look for The Sales of May signs—and you will be sure to find what you need. And when you buy you will save—for our prices are as low as like qualities can possibly be sold. Monday’s offerings are told in part here; other important sales will be found in the Sunday Post or Times. ) AFTER A WEEK OF ACTIVITY, TOMORROW WE ENTER UPON THE SECOND WEEK OF OUR SALES OF MAY WITH A FIRMER-THAN-EVER DETERMINATION TO OFFER BEST VALUES AVAILABLE, AND A GLOWING EXAMPLE IS ale of High-Grade Suits and Frocks ROTHER 420-30 Seventh Strect Northwest FI‘fC}I Avenue. New Yerz. Brings Out the New Silk Moire Hals You'll Be Surprised to Find Them in The Sales of May at On’y $10 Fifth Avenue claims that Paris created the vogue, but when Fifth Avenue adopts a style—no matter where it originated—its favor is. as- sured. Navy and black—those are the colors of approval. Some of ours are faced with light shades of soft duvetyn, which forms such a rich and becoming effect. For early summer this style of hat is not only light in weight and extremely smart, but it is so distinctly new that it will appeal im- mediately to women and misses who are exacting in their outfitting. There is a variety of shapes conforming to facial contour, and the numerous types of feminine beauty that require differing angles of brim, shapes of crown, trimming effects and so on. Be sure to see these lovely hats, and be just as sure to be among the first women'in Washington to adopt one of Fifth Avenue’s leading modes. The SUITS Are Greatly Reduced The Suits at $29.50 Represent a clearance of garments from reg- ular stock. The savings are ONE-THIRD to ONE-HALF from marked prices Poiret Twills, Tricotines, Tweeds and Checks, in vast assortment. Tailored, embroidered and beaded models showing the late spring touches in a variety of attractive ideas. Handsomely silk lined and finished just as your custom tailor would do it. The approved hip-flare model, straightlines, with satin or self belts; box .coats, notched or Tuxedo collars and still others which you must see to appreciate. Navy, brown, tan, black, gray and vary- ing shades of each. Sizes for women and misses, but the range is so varied that we cannot promise more than one, two or three of a kind. Early shopping is the surest and safest way to get absolutely first choice. The FROCKS Are Special Values The Frocks at $29.50 Are new, many were placed on sale at the beginning of the Sales of May. Now others are added from regular stock Georgette, Crepe de Chine, Canton Crepe, Figured Georgette, combined with Taffeta—the soft, non-mussable Taffeta. Long lines, peplums, tunics, bouffant effects, sashes, belts, girdles, panels, flounces, ruffles and various other French and Fifth Avenue ideas, cleverly worked out. Navy, black, green, brown, rose, gray, henna, orchid, royal purple and many assemblings of color, in artistic blendings. Beading, braiding, embroidery and so many touches of trimming that we ask you to call in person and draw your own conclusions of style and value that characterize these beautiful Frocks. Second Floor—Lansburgh & Brother Art Needlework —forms part of the genteel woman’s summer pastime, helping her to provide for the approaching season, we are offering a number of Sales-of- . May Specials. Accompanying sketch shows a broider and fashioned in color effects. Sizes 15 to 17. Infants’ Pillow Slips, sheer. Dresser Scarfs, embroidered white material, trimmed and ready to use; lock stitch with lace edge and filet edge to match color of em- motifs, made broidery. Pink, blue up ready for use........ 48(,' and yellow. Lace-trimmed Cen terpieces, Lace-trimmed Squares. Size 42x42; ready to use: some 30x30. Can be used for pil- with insertion; useful as low shams or table covers, table covers. Very pretty and practi- 81.48 ol covsavaaiuie 3 quality...coeeiinnians Bugle Beads, 3 Bunches for 25¢ As Fashion has decreed that bugles shall trim frocks, blouses, millinery, also handbags and similar accessories, it will be to your advantage to get a plentiful supply. Blue, brown and black are the colors. May Sale of Pillows Although Art Pillows are always in constant use, summer brings additional need of them, so this sale occurs at the most op- portune time and the savings are well worth your attention. Pillows Covered with Tussah—Round pillows, plump as can be. Gold, rose, blue and black, decorated with fruit designs. Each ............oooiiiiiinnn i Cretonne Covered Pillows— These are also round in pretty designs and color ef- fects. Trimmed with braid edging, particularly suitable for hammocks, porch couches, canoes, bungalows, etc. Each, 680 Beautiful self pleating. This is they will go a-fly- i Gold, rose Stamped Gown of Crepe at 98c Very effective designs, easy to em- wanted style—made up ready for wear. There are other patterns just as pretty and just as easy to embroider in white or Each... 48¢C as you prefer. Good- looking and good 48(,‘ $1.48 Silk Pillows—The new style of trimming with limited lot and because we have marked the price down to our Sales of May level black. Each. ..nd sz'w e (A Sale!) and expressly for the purpose of ) ufacturers,’ Chine. Collars in Sweater shown in sketch other new forms. requires 12 spools of Minrose Lustrous Artificial Silk Special Values, $I sfiaol. ‘What How_inexpensive! sort of silk sweater do you suppose you could buy for almost, or quite double this amount of money? Useless questioning, for you well know that small amount of money transforms the fin- ished sweater into a veri- table bargain and you enjoy the delight of having made it yourself. hand. est color blendings. The seaSen's best colors are here—Harding blue, henna, sand, wistaria, French gray, navy, black and white, There are numer- a ous uses for this lustrous artificial silk, as the new frocks are embellished with touches of embroidery, knitted bands and other forms of trimming made of needlework spe- able quality. cialty. Fifth Floor—Lansburgh & Brothey “Sales of May response from man- was the terse and forc- ible reply, and that is all we can say, except to tell you that they are fash- ioned of fine Jap Silk and Crepe de Tucks in any number of different ar- rangements, Thwsters, solid panels, large and small, but always tucks, tucks, tucks. Tuxedo, One feature we wish particularly to emphasize and that is the excellent fit of the cuffs. buttoned, but all shaped to set well at the Frills—oh yes, you must know about the pleated frills that finish the edge of collars —some so tiny as to seem only a “peep- out” edging. These are all white, but there is one style of striped sport blouse in rich- Sizes 36 to 46. Voiles, Batiste, Lawn and Lingerie Cloth of sheer weave and good wash- Such pretty effects, too! Blocks, rows and novelty designs in the hand-drawn “How do you do it?”” We asked the buyer of these lovely Tailored Silk BLOUSES —$5.00— convertible and Most of them Strictly tailored and as smart as they come. * x x % Another Extra Special for the Sales of May Handmade Lingerie Blouses, $2;95 “WHAT DO YOU MEAN, HANDMADE?" WE SAY: HANDMADE DRAWNWORK; TUCKED BY HAND, EVERY SEAM $EWN BY HAND; BUTTONS SEWN ON BY HAND, EXACTLY WHAT BY HAND; BUTTONHOLES WORKED \ Sales of observed—is ‘only $2.95. Second Floor—Lansburgh & Brother work—but come and see them, select the one, two or three you need and whatever you wish for gifts, or if shopping for the whole family be sure to get enough at our ay price which—as you have Second Floor—Lansburgh & Brother Just to illustrate how well The Sales of May provide for the young girl's summer wardrobe, we mention Girls’ Summer Frocks $2.15 Beauties, every one of the many different styles. The sort of dresses that will make the summer vacation a jov— parents will also have their share of satisfaction becausc the prices are so well within the limits of all incomes. Plaid check gingham (see sketch), in pink and white, blue and white, tan and white, black and white. Of course, you have observed the frilled edge apron model that seems to delight gir of 6 to 15 years. There are also frocks of plain colors in cham bray and voile—all just as pretty as skilled designers can con- ceive. You will note that the gingham dress has a touch of yarn embroidery on the collar. Girls’ Colored Organdie Frocks, $3.95 Blue, yellow, pink, red and lavender in many pretty styles showing the penchant for tucks, ruffles, frills, narrow pleatings and other dainty touches. Sizes 6 to 14 years. Girls’ Plain Organdse Frocks, $1.95 Plain, deep plain hem; belts and pockets. Several colors, blue and yellow predominating. Not only correct for NOW and through vacation, but for early fall school days. Second Floor—Lansburgh & Brother ? 7 Infants’ Hand-Smocked White Voile Dresses $1.19 Just as dainty and baby-like as the most careful mother could wish. These dresses are worth a great deal more, but we didn't overlook the babies when we planned our sales of May, so what did we do but take these dainty little dresses right out of stock and lower their prices for the occasion. Sizes 1 and 2 years, so mothers of little babies, don’t wait in the hope that these bargains will remain—they will not—they’re too attractive to survive a day’s selling. Romspers and Creepers, $1.19 and $1.39 Pink and blue gingham, and just as durable as these gar- ments can be made. You know there is a lot of wear and tear thrust upon these essentials, so we were most careful in choosing sturdy materials and firm sewing of seams. The creepers are for children 1 to 3 years. Rompers for kiddies 2 to 6 years. Third Floor—Lansburgh & Brother \. ¥ The Sales of May bring Sweeping Reductions in Discontinued models of Well-Known Corsets—Reduced to $3.95 Corsets of such popular standard makes as Regis, La Grecque, Thomson, R & G and Nemo. Medium and low bust models of coutil and brocade in pink and white; sizes 21 to 36. Long hips, with attached hose supporters. Perhaps your favorite model is in the lot, and you can buy it at a fraction of its former price, for, regardless of original price, each corset goes into the sale for $3.95. Third Floor—Lansburgh & Brother