Evening Star Newspaper, January 26, 1923, Page 29

SKIRTS FOR MEN NOT YET DE TROP In Many Climes Clinging Gar- ment Is Popular Apparel for All Occasions. The question of the proper length of a womdn’s skifg-from season to scason is one which-springs eternal Bven the archaolgists, according to recent newspaper reports, say that It has been a matier of controversy for forty centuriés, and they point out statuettes of the times of the aohs with skirts of varying cutg |’ had skirts to worry dawn of history, 1 its Washington headquar cf, the first garment whis evolved i > originated E - began drift- der climes was ‘proba- irt_of-skins-suspended from Such_a garment was worr icnt Babylonians and many Where Men Wear 'Em. “The national costume of the Japan- e men is composed of the sarong the kabaya. - The sarong is a brightly colored skirt kept in place ound the waist by a silk scal Is wound around the hud\ se ands also wear dearer to the heart ot tchman than his family Once he wrapped himself \n o huge oblong piece of cloth and ted In the lower portion which ex- nded down to his knees, forming the . Later this lower part was made “parafely and was dignified with the rmed watchmen at ign embassics and i s! ‘rom beaded belts, th nore elaborate than t : sy And many a black k Africa has on his coronation robes when he van smirk in pride in a short skirt nd a tall hat. “Among the aborigines of Australia o women get out their needles, n)adeV ‘om a little bone from the leg of an b n yehip ifshe had to wear them. e material he uses is elaborate and = embroidery around the edges must vst him a pretty penny, but the \merican woman has him beat for omfort. Burmese Monks Wear Togas. The men in the Teheran strcets : garments of dark colors mac ch th the whit = Iimono. The | _bis closely L0st transparent ; ches below his | and from Um' e large smoked glasses, an he rig.)\t side two bags for his money nd tobacco. With that outfit he ccars a pill-box hat tied under his in and carries a fan. 'hen the Chantos of Khotan Suther for their weekly summer fete n honor of the life-giving river they ook like a group of men who have jorrowed thelr wives' old kimonos the bed linen to meet the Good to.the lnst drop e fute of the luncheon may be predestined by the hostess whléywdl g THE EVENING STAR, WASHING’I‘ON D. C, FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 1925 * : il —_—— - The Hecht Co.—Specialists in Quality at a Price Sprmg tailored suits =~ Clearance of dresses--35, 3995, 3139 [ rimety, indeea: | | Sale of men’s are made of . , For wontén ' - For misses SWEAT ERS Cdmel S hdll’ ] : Not many, of course—you wouldn’t expect that, for it is 5 the assembling of odd lots marked temptingly low, just to gt i 0 ‘ hurry them out. $35‘0 New merchandise is arriving daily and we must have room R —that’s the whole story of this alluring offer. in wichen iore s the samizasion o NN At 5 At 3995 At 51395 all. '.\ su‘nness and 11glltness uhou.t i H Small sizes only for " Cloth and velvet in Tricotine, crepec dc camel’s hair, that render it so appropri [ misses and petite women g ate for spring. who can wear 14 to 38. : / Jersey, silk and tricotine, nisses. A number of in sizes 16 to 42. Various sizes dfor women and chine, canton and velvet, Semi-tailored box styles, worn with- The " jersey dresses in gtyles—all this season’s styles, severalcolors, with 5 . J. ¥ mode and tan; tricotine in grchions Not 7 in b S s out belts, snug shoulder lines. Natural Jnavy only; Silks ate can. leshions. Not many, so dark in the majority. Few color, tawney brown silk lined. Sizes | Lt ton ‘and crepe’de chine in o you're interested in ofa kind, but all very de- 14, 16, 18, 20 to 38. First showing to- {5 tan, navy, black, red and purchasing a new frock sirable and a valye that morrow. combinations. for little mongy.,sce these. you'll appreciate. (The Hecht Co., second floor. < (The Hecht Co., second foor. - » Shaker and rope knit in . ; : charming color combina- Cl rane Of bo S’ Men S veIOUI 3 tions. T’:”—u model with — e 4 hats, $1.95 ;g , » ¥4 i‘.‘f”jf roll collar: sizes 36 overcoats and mackinaws | i me wd e /0T N ey rr— ) ing, as such hats are wont to SR \ W ‘DQ AT @ - Ri ht in the dead be. Then they have their 3 $ - - WETET SWEATERS AT $4.95 .g ’ practical side, too, for they k. 5 4 BB 5 § Victor records Lalzglzl-os‘h:' _land‘nc'oat Stileii of winter we stage a 3 are very serviceable and their ] ¥ d = \ Reproduce the world's neck; y:lai\)“allric‘)t\:or?to;‘:g col- e B N best artists. Leadin = A = style is perennial. \ musical organizations. = oring; sizes 36 to . Brown, gray, tan, green. L /T /By, | s | KODAKS Although the size range is Ay 3 6 A8 9 Two specials just released g not complete, there are size- g X ; \ B 18986 .Just a pointer—why not \ 634 to 77§ in the collection Lost buy a size a year ahead? The i S 2 i i man reason — woolens are going E i1 . : e u et e ncs up in price. Clothing has Men's Something handmade 5 than 1 4 1 dv tak. a decided = hen Antse dr ment along this line. Begin- already taken a decided leap | F lt h t o f g ning at box Brown all the upwards. According to au- (S ats, 31 I S E G thoritative advices it will be ey ae e One 0 these blouses - e : £ is mll; rq\,rc;ented'hc:g. [8‘::‘ still higher next year. Now, shera )l)rg\\'f\\l;u?‘;gervi:;; & 51 .95 52.95 53.95 8-hour developing and printing theu, “hint to the wise is good and in .curnnt s{\ ie thiit) 31 7.50 Special senpice islalsoia) h?“’ Lot sufficient.”” we feel sure of your approval. Several of them are illustrated. There are charm- teur photographers. Sizes up to 734, _ . ing styles—variations and adaptations of the Peter Pan, C’)S“‘:l S’;’;'esizi"g ROLLER SKATES sale that will appeal to thrifty parents. \ -d All our £10 to *12 overcoats repriced, 8 re Haent Co. oo All-wool plaid-back chesi Kaglan, JTack Tar, double-br Is, 30 sizes 21% to 10 years. ¢ Men’s Dobbs ey P s i A re idea $]13:50 10 $16-50 overcoats derbies for Perhaps it is ncedless to say that the values arc E, s e s outstanding. The fact is obvious, once you sce these. products. Z Equally x eprlced, 10 aprmg are Po st 5 7 2 su ‘, t able Isored and: dSRISHIS JGORIREY. of TaslSprest . Sizes 36 to 46. Other hand-made blouses at Listeniinisnd Bear ser fit Bave Double-breasted models, Plaid worsted or flannel f 3 l'ead" $5 to $11.95. c.fi ‘{vé‘s or girls. Not only famous f ing. Sizes 3 to 9 years. ’ 1 fithe - EXCH (06, secondeforrd (The Hecht Co. M dependability, but true as > e Weéht .- Muslc Stor 3 s 618 F street.) perfectly balanced. Corporat. Junior young men’s $20 overcoats repriced, 15 : : Time to get up for these ICE SKATES Tan herringbone cheviots, in swagger raglan model, 52.75 +n $2.50 and more dressy styles for the chap just looming upon 9 o the horizon of manhood. 18, 19 and 20 year sizes. S \ en S pajamas T . oie : ‘.93 . i 5 nowned Big boys’ 516 overcoats repriced, %69 " % . n's 3 ~ Winclow * Hali: | or plain box models, in green or brown AN 1 mak e cheviot. Single and double breasted styles. Sizes 16 and / ; felt 17 years only. ‘. Py For men ~ J J“liels \ dependable manufacturer 1 RIAN. :“\ ": 1‘1} ? s us his excess stock rather than take thi %Y Sy Boys’ $18 to $22:50 overcoats : i lotiin fitventory. i i A = . e ety s : and misses. Hockey and clamyp repriced, $15 ' ek — models. Ol tempered steel of Finest gradds of chinchilla. Some are fur trimmed. : worth so much more than our marking ¥l e lf“m: gadithepen Ba Sizes 4 to 9 vears in the seli materials and 6 to 13 in the e s e o ooy el f good skaters est, fur-trimmed coats. - S > i Rt g 5 prompt you to get all youll necd for i K 2 g = o & i some tine to come i ‘[PUR hl’) (’ULP Little hoya 35 19 Junior hO}'s What about that in winter - B el s e HUEE, $2.50 e y = 3750 overcoats Fine felt, leather turned soles and low leather he ‘All U‘J.za/'c; B 1ae 1 - wool ucetync 18 5 > ‘ 57 overcoats iced. 5395 repriced,'*S sizes, in many colur_>. One of the outstanding ures is that & lid ol 1 Mad repriced, “o° Sizes 2% to 7 t'here are fur nud. ribbon trimmings, which you seldom find in as’ é:&e{;l:}"o;s ,f”d‘.‘;;c 7 ‘JQ ?\fp[,fm arder Sizes 3 to 6 years years felt slippers at this low price. ?::I«‘x(erf;?sgs form a neat trimming and as | ; honible : (The Heeht Co., frst floor.) (The Hecht Co., first floor s shades of > § $8.95 s ) camel. Boys’ $7 and $8-9 mackinaws e style and repriced, $5-95 , Boys’ blue : | : 3 - characterize these hose Sport plaids‘ or solid colors in serviceable cheviots. 5 —value is outstanding. All seams_taped and bound; inverted pleat back; muff serge ¥ pockets. Western style, that means warmth; mannish graduatlou { - . (:O\VH[DE style—and at our repricing, BIG SAVINGS. Sizes 8 to Uiyeess; (T Tiecht ‘Co., 5l for) I su tS, §]12.95 : ) TRAVELING BAG The new sprlng skirts 3895 Ll Show many a modish touch - Sdle' 400 pairs If asked the value of these new skirts, h l d h h h 2 you'd .be very likely to say more than C l ren S lg S Oes $ $895—3usttfiably too, for the materials are superior; the models quite in accord For boys For g"ls _ Brown and mahogany color. with. fashion’s dictum. Discontinued lines from our own stocks—some have been selling at prices “::jhf:],l,\, (U:‘::':,\xll:f;cn‘u hm;ifi:ffiw Tailoring correct in every detail and as high as $5. lined, - insidc pocket; high- a variety to render selection a joy. _ Patent, dull and tan leuthera, wlute and field-mouse tops; lace and but- grade bardware. Size 18 Prunells # %W Black ton 9'}"95- inches. m handle and a Poiver Lrill Bivicn . All sizes colleclnely but not in each style. However, every style is so cleck Jd\gtc u\e:‘hlluf:\, grst foor.) gm-'m' s x;!::y it ;,l:::!r;:rsl: that you wlll be sure to find shoes worth coming any distance to Pleated, plain—appropriate for street, sport 5108 8% to 11 11% 10 2 All Set for Spl’lng-- and more ressy wear. Sizes 26 to 32. (o Heekt Ca, second tane) Also sizes 25 to 7 at $2.89 for girls 11 to 16 years. Girls’ wash frocks 3 ; * (The Hecht Co., third fioor.) Sl .69 Junior Misses Have New ? New as the early flowets of spring! New models, new trim SERL . ¢ Sport.skirts, $395 $5.95 - - ring! 2 4 2 ming touches, new color effects and ' Oh, so many! Velour, prunella, French serge and + ° above a new standard of value. homespun ~ fabrics, {fashioned in youthful styles, . - e, proving the .versatility of pleats when developed * IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC irom these beautiful plaids and plain combinations. : 1 K p A' GINGHAMS are 1.hc featured fab- years \nll wus s aEcc vely, ~ 7th a t F : cog:l;se.‘h;gtg~i:zl;:ta Sxambray. i A ‘ ia (The Hecht Co., third Soor.) § x jos £ L