Evening Star Newspaper, May 13, 1922, Page 5

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PORTRAYSPERIG, o | PeTRESOE Y o @ija{)cjzj gffs ' @isz‘incz’z_‘on' GIFTS OF SILVER--Symbolize the dignity and permanence of her new household—may ° we suggest a charming coffee service, of sterl- ing silver—of graceful shape—the coffee pot, sugar and creamer, gold lined, $86. A combi- nation flower center and. fruit bowl of repro- duction Sheffield Plate, $19—a Sterling Silve® Flower Basket, $95—a Royal Sheffield Service Tray, exquisitely carved, $68—and a wonder- ful variety of Silver Chests—from $10 to $247. Silver Section, First floor. EXQUISITE COWAN POTTERY—in most . graceful shapes and wonderfully lovely color- ings—miakes a delightful wedding gift. EVERY BRIDE WILL DELIGHT IN A GIFT LAMP—a charming affair combining a mirror black vase, with a unique luminite shade in blue, a dainty figure silhouetted in black for adornment—the lamp, $10; the shade, $8.50. \Lamp Section, Second fioor. GIFTS OF GLASSWARE AND CHINA— include a high-handled basket cut in lilies of the valley design, $22.50—Gold decorated glass’ Fruit and Salad Bowls from Czecho-Slovakia, $8—Cut glass Water Set in Bridal rose design, $26.50—a charming Console Set in jade and gold, on crystal, has a large fruit bowl and two candlesticks, $31.50—And there is a wonder- fully large selection in ogen stock Stemware from which to choose. HAND-DECORATED PICKARD CHINA— offers a lovely Tea Set, $27.§0—Salad and Berry Bowls, $11.50 to. $14—Cake Plates in exquisite colorings, $9 to $15. In the Exquisite ¥ Nippon China are many lovely similar pieces —and sure to be included is the Bridal Dinner Set—from which you may choose a delicate spray pattern, $78—through many others and lsxs to a most elaborate Haviland Dinner Set at 23. Chins and Glassware Sections, Fifth floor. %fifio?/ 2 S5 l. .%memakiiy A HANDSOME SUITE OF FINE REED, finished in the new mongol finish includes a 5 large settee, cushioned in black with floral de- sign; armchair and rocker, oval table, table lamp, desk, and desk chair, a bridge lamp, smoking stand, and two torcheres, $461.50. French Print, in a rich floral design, might be suggested as suitable draperfes and hangings, with this suite, $2 yard. THE BEDROOM SUITE—A gift from Mother and Dad, was charming and very spe- cially priced, $280. Five ‘pieces, in:- brown mahogany with' burl veneer panels—a four- s poster bed. chifforette, dresser, and dressing table with portable toilette mirror and drop leaves—It would be hard to find a more charm- ing one—and such an unusual value, too. 2 ’ THE BREAKFAST ROOM—Had a dainty suite of buffet, round table and four chairs, in ebony finish with decorations in. blue and sprays of roses—the chairs with quaint rush sets—and the whole suite, $250. i OF COURSE A CEDAR CHEST—was in- cluded—and chosen from a fine collection, here at $12 to $40. A CHINESE RUG—was a wonderful study in shades of blue—with Chinese and floral de- signs in gold and blue—also a special value, $185. And for the sun-porch and breakfast - reoms the new Rush Rugs were chosen. Fyraitore and Bug Sectlods, Sixth floor. - The White Kitehen—with its Eieetrical ' Cooking: Utensils, as well as household conveniemcos—a Her- riek Refrigerator and Fireless Cocker—all came from the A (ostuming the o SR PRES A Greai '&en AN ACCOUNT OF THE “GLORIOUS'HOUR” WHEN THE BRIDE-TO-BE PURCHASED HER TROUSSEAU The Wedding Gown was First— OUFFANT and lovely in its simplicity of .delicate embroidery of pearls and crystal beads, satin petals and orange blossoms—the chif- " fon cloth train veiled in tulle, sprinkled with orange blossoms falling from an exquisite Russian headdress of pearls and real Duchess lace. . \ LIPPERS of white satin, $11—adorned N\ quisi with sparkling rhinestone buckles, $20 pair—the White Silk Hose, with ex- te lace ankles, $7.50. Her gloves of the proverbial white kid, but newly embroidered” in cut steel beads, $7.50—and a wisp of a hand] " ter ai kerchief, with a bit of linen for the cen- nd corners of real rose point lace, $15. Het Lingerie Was Chosen ROM a wonderful assortment of ex- real quisite handmade things from France— of sheer.white they were, inset with laces, beautifully embroidered and hem- stitched in the real French way—there were gowns with envelope chemise to match—and others with sets of step-ins and chemise in like satin, designs. But - the bridal set of white , so soft and luxurious, with Valen- ciennes and filet laces, colored ribbon and rosebuds was entrancing. N —a negligee of orchid crepe de chine, FOR the intimate moments of the boudoir with flowing sleeves of georgette crepe edged with scalloped lace—and . dainty ribbons fastening at the shoulder, $22.50. Othe r dainty models at $13.50 up to elaborate affairs at $38. To accompany the neglige, a love and orchid ribbons, with point de ’sprit, lace . of a little cap, its crown of braided pink and colorful rosebuds, $3. : , A the neck in “pillow” manner, $95. light twill More Than One Wrap Vas Needed SWATHING affair of veldyne in two shades of tan, with long pointed sleeves and a collar that was gathered around For a -weight wrap, theré was one of navy with grosgrain ribbon, $89.50. And . since one can never tell where the honeymoon might take you, there were sports coats and topcoats of handsome plaids and tweeds—fora moyntains and shipboard wearing. Everything is in readi- . ness” for the Summer Bride—at Woodward & | Lothrop’s — from the beautiful gown and, white crepe meteor and chiffon—adorned with. A Cape-Completed Costume for Going Away on the Honeymoon OTHING could be more apt-to make it N easier to leave home with the finality that the honeymoon incurs than this going-away cape costume of angora colored crepe knit, the dress handsomely embroidered in bright blue, the long cape collared with | ‘moleskin, $105—or another, of navy blue: twill, the straightline, slim frock and bottom of the coat embroidered in black, through’ which tiny metal buckles were drawn—and the sleeves and coat lining of beautiful gay- lardia crepe, $105. " } ELT and hair combined, in two lovely. F tan and brown shades for the hat, to wear with the crepe knit costume—and .a beautiful tan color lovebird poised against the crown, $22.50. For the navy blue cos- tume was a striking hat of navy blue geor- gette crepe, not transparent—and between the double brim two white lovebirds were intertwined, $25. The Pastel Shades of the Bridesmaids’ Frocks ADE an effective color scheme. One was of orchid organdy—a handmade - frock from Paris, with diamond-shape ° blocks adorning skirt and blouse, formed by hemstitching and ruffled Val lacé, $65. The | other also handmade, of delicate peach color « organdy, exquisitely trimmed with silk em- broidery and chalk beads in grape designs and" edges of narrow Val lace, $65. . And Their Hats = 'UST alike in every detail but the color— J were of pleated taffeta and organdy— wide-brimmed drooping hats with a spray of crisp organdy-flewers in the same shade for trimming, $22.50. 2 And in their hands they carried the daintiest - . of fans—of lace, with a bouquet of colorful * organdy flowers, $9. & 3 wedding veil—costumes and accessories for everybody considered— home furnishings and decorations, to the most tempting little spice cabinet. - - -So we invite you now— B - the ~ %pe Cbesz‘ —revealed much of beauty ih liriens for every purpose—purchased from our abundant stocks— * I DECORATIVE LINENS-—that the bride revels in possessing were most exquisite—a beautiful luncheon set from Italy,.exquisitely embroidered, inset and edged with Filet lace, $65—A handsome Madeira luncheon set, with fine embroidery and dainty scalloped edge, $30 —while from France, came the charming white lineri luncheon set, embroidered in a bright gold fruit and flower design, $40—and there were others in colors, $38. ~ FOR THE BEDROOM—we saw fine cambric sheets with hemstitched hems, $5.15—and pil- low cases to match, $2.50 pair. A Beautiful Marseilles Spread, scalloped and with' cut corners—the spread and sham to match, $12—while a wonderful yellow satin _comfort, filled with lamb’s wool, had the center it a beautiful rose pattern set in blocks of yel- - low and white satin, $37.50. There were guest towels, hand-embroidered and scalloped, $1 to $1:50—fine linen ‘towels, * also beautifully embroidered, ‘$5 to $9— Dresser Scarfs, $2.50 to $4.50—and down in the bottom a lovely Franconian Lace Spread and Bolster, $37.50. FOR THE DINING ROOM—she had chosen the most beautiful table cloths and napkins, each matching, and one more lovely than the rest, we thought, was in the Derby pattern, a fine Irish linen, the cloth size 2x2—and a dozen napkins 22xz2—complete, $55. Linen Sectlon, Becond floor. ool Befor (b% ling filesfs The simplicity which finds *favor ‘with ' the smart world of today is mirrored in the decorative perfection of the Wedding Table— . FIRST OF ALL—must be chosen, the hand- some pure linen cloth and napkins—one par- ticularly lovely set, shown, $55—or if it is to be a buffet affair, one may use the-exquisite Italian or French hand-embroidered linens. Linen Section, Second floor. A CHEST OF SILVER—may not be needed, but it is well to have the whole. thing, for an- other - occasion—and - the Silverware Section offers, 1847 Rogers, very best plate, from a 26- piece set at $38—to a 153-piece set, $247; any of these may be had in different designs. Silverware Bection,, First floor. e FOR THE WEDDING BREAKFAST—and for the’bride to use afterward, this set of Re- production “Old Leeds” English Doulton . Ware, a set of 100 pieces, in floral and basket t design; $107.50. And since it-is open stock, she may choose other needed pieces later on. China Section, ‘Fifth floor. . GLASSWARE, tdo, plays a sparkling, beauti- - ful, as<well as serviceable part—our selections offer large assortments from which to choose, in heavy cut or light cut ware. Glassware Section, Fifth floor. . COLORFUL ROSE DECORATIONS—for the Bridal Table may be carried out in your - ‘own way, if you choose from the Dennison Section—where we will make to your order the charmingly dainty place cards, ice cups, - nut cups, plate covers, beautiful centerpieces, . lamp shades, candle shades, flowers of every description, .and any other thing you may . : want—we suggest the Pink Rose Decoration, for its unusual beauty— Glimpseinto - | i hist topes, from whose ma Writer Tells of Broad Ave- nues Crossing Other Broad Avenues, Well Constructed. Peking, to which American marines and the military forces of other western nations have been rushing to defend their national int threatened by Chinese tare, is the subject of t communication to the National Geo graphic Society from James Arthur Muller; “AS one passes within the walls of Peking b, s i other Chinese signs of shopk canopies ac huddled stre avenues thre vision the stre ver and Phi one spacio it is not a Chinese ¢ a Tartar city, built by adventurous barbarians of the north. men who lived in the saddle,supon steppes and plains, whose fect were set in a large Toom. , “Wonder does mnot stop’ with the length, breadth and streets. The L equally unexpe: southérn China sedan-chai their way with difficulty through the crowds of pede < and car- rying coolies, who e each other. In Peking and in the narrow la every street is alive with be: vehicles. “Down the smooth, cadam-center roads shaws, and bicy i aiq tree-lined, ma- s, rick: churian ponies, hauling Jumber, brick, co ery; portly old diminutive asse: ing carts, and c of the north. Camelx as Business Vehiclen. “Imagine a city where camel e up and down the strects upo mate business, not in a circus The visitor strolls along Hatamet street after breakfast, and there thes are. on their knees, blinking in the morning sfn—fine, shaggy, brown beasts, an occasional white one—s rather, dirty white—among chewing their cuds in leisure. pavement before the shops they have carried been their ca There are street and dowr “Almost as f: nating as the cam- »f Peking, or rather h pull them— and nonde- script, s that are neither horse, mule, nor . But subtle, indistinguishable mixtures. “If streets and traffic, carts and camels are unexpected, no less so are the buildings. The eler who has seen pictures of the and palaces of Peking imposing south gate pre architectural raptures. But the- broad, straight highwa city lined with insignific story shops, or svith equa nificant gray, window! house walis, or lo strétches of dull-red walls. Nelther Skyline Nor Cornices. “The streets of Peking have neither skyline nor cornices. Were it not for the multitudinous traffic upon them they would remind the traveler of the sprawling, God-forsaken streets of an American nning town, fn- finitely extended. The trees which line the central roadways are all of such recent planting that this city of the centuries suggests the latest off- spring of an energetic real estate agent. “As soon, however, as the traveler enters a gateway, through vne of the gray or dingy’ brick-red walls, he comes _suddenly and - unexpectedly upon a palace, silent in the sun, yet shouting aloud in the barbaric bril- liance of its color—crimson columns, friezes of flashing gold on green. wide-flaring roofs of resplendent vel- low, all above a triple-terraced plat- form of marble,” white like snow. Or it may be.a many-courted temple, where a hundred lamas drone chants before an ‘inscrutable Buddha; or a wooded park, where emperors once took. their pleasure, where century- old cedars shade pathways and pleasant lakes. Shrines Nestle in Groves. “Shrines nestle in mulberry groves and hillock$ are crowned one looks out over the roofs city—mjles and miles, cems, of gray roofs—and in the a great splotch of imp the once ‘forbidden dwelt the emperor, his sons and his daughters, his wives and his coneu- bines. ) “Even the foreigners in Peking have fallen into this habit of sur- rounding themselves with blank and unexpressive walls; so that behind such barriers are found not only tem- ples and parks and palaces, but gol- leges and churches and legation buildings.” . ASKS.CONGRESS HALT. qu:tuck]‘ Member for Adjourn- sment;*Scoring Inaction. . Representative Rouse of Kentucky, chairman of the democratic congres- slonal campaign committee, has Is sued -a_statement suggesting the ad- Jem;:'rlnbnt qf:;’(.‘dh:ren sine g:e and chay thatiinathe fourtcen®uonths he Samiseragion 3 straglop has been in office ngne of*the prgmises hds been re- deemed with tiieYexception of reliev- ing’ big,.corporations and large tax- -« payers of theirobligations to the government. i fieh:"-wked, adoption by the House of'tl :rewmuwr the five-million dollar 16an- to'Liberia, saying this would have been defeated but for the party lash which was directed from the White House. S s Sold By All beug & Dot Stwes i g MEN = APPLICATIONS AT BARBER SHOPS

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