Evening Star Newspaper, October 2, 1923, Page 24

THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. ¢, TUESDAY. OCTOBER_ 2, 1923, " The New Autumn Fabrics Are Ready to be Fashioned into Beautiful Autumn Costumes The New Silks Plain silks seem to be quite as strongly in the mode as figured silks. And since the slender silhouette is so firmly entrenched in the mode—the soft, supple satins, crepes and moires will be first in fashion, Crepes, $1.95 to $5.50 yard. Satin Crepes, $3.50 to $6 yard. Handsome Brocade Crepes, $4.50 to $9 yard. Lovely Moire Crepes, $4.50 to $5.50 yard. Heavy Marrocain Crepes, $4 yard. Canton Crepes, in many shades, $3 to $5.50 yard. Frost Crepes, smartly different, $5.50 yard. Handsome Metallic Brocades —make the evening mode one of brilliance and beauty. From foreign shores they come—in gorgeous colorings, sometimes with the glint of silver or gold woven into their exquisite patterns. Velvets, too, are brocaded on these shining metal cloths. $12.50 to $22.50 yard. Rich Embroidery on Crepes One handsome design in particular we sketch—here shown in Lanvin green—the embroidery in rose, gold and just a suggestion of black— also shown in white and brown— $10 yard. And, Above All, Chiffon Velvet —will be in vogue. It is the perfect fabric for the dinner, the evening costume—it also blends so beautifully with fur trimmings, which are so much in favor; and not only do we find here the plain chiffon velvets, but brocade velvets on chiffon. . Chiffon Velvets, $7.50 to $11.50 yard Black Chiffon Velvet, $5.50 to $11.50 yard Brocade Velvet on Chiffon, $9.50 to $22.50 Silk Section, Second floor. ['timmings —scintillate and glisten before the gorgeous- ness of the mode—fur is to be used very much. Sparkling, jewelled trimmings suggest the treasure chests of the East—here one sees crystals, pearls, rhinestones and colorful beads combined in exquisite dress ornaments. We sketch a beautiful girdle in pearls and rhinestones, $18; while sapphires, jade, crystal and pearls (imitations, of course) glisten from another charming ornament, $z0. Pearl and Rhinestone Medallions, $12.50. Pearl and Crystal Medallions, $8 to $12.50. Pearl and Crystal Medallions, with colored stones and long fringe, $12.50. Haéf Belts of pearl, crystal and rhinestones are from $7 to $18. Shoulder Straps of pearls and rhinestones, $5. Cabochons, of exceptional beauty, $3 to $5. Fur Collars as Trimmings— White Caracul, $7.75; White Coney, $6. White Sheared Coney, $7; Sable Coney, $7. Imitation Squirrel, $7.75. ?eige Caracul, $7.75; also platinum and brown caracul, 7-75 Beaver, $15; Imitation Chinchilla, $7.75. Trimming Section, First floor. Wonderful collections of Gorgeous Silks, Woolens, Velvets, Metallic Cloths, Laces, Trimmings, of extraor- dinary beauty and originality in de- sign and color, await your selection here. In looking over their lovely lengths, one receives the impression that it is to be a season of elaborate- ness, colofful, individual. And the fabrics that Fashion has approved are the fabrics that make up these won- derful collections. The New Woolens Rich, deep-pile fabrics that will fashion winter wraps— fabrics which are such perfect backgrounds for trim- mings of lustrous fur—and there”will be much fur trimming. We mention these of the pile fabrics: Marvella and Oriona, $13 yard. Vellasia, a new one this season, $10 yard. Fashiona, well known, $12 yard. , Veloria, $7; and Arabella, $12 yard. Plaids for Sports Costumes —and among the smartest these newly arrived Scotch homespuns—in those smartly becoming and different Autumn mixtifres— $4.50 to $6 yard. Flamingo, $7.50 yard. Teddy Bear Cloth, $6.50. Plaid and Striped Coatings, $4.50 to $6. Velour Coatings, $4 yard. Real 1009 Camelshair, $7.50 yard. Camelshair Mixtures, $5 yard. Astrakhan, for jacquettes, $5 to $12 yard. For Street Frocks Wool Crepella, with an overplaid of fiber—in tan or black, $6 yard. ‘Wool Canton, with a novel pompom stripe, sketched—$6.50 yard. Matelasse, navy, tan, y, $6.50. w d' Canton Crepes; g:‘and $4.50 ard. i...an Poiret Twills, $4 to $6.50 yard. Stockenette, $4.50 and $5 yard. Casha Cloth, $4 and $5 yard. Silk and Wool Dunwoodie Crepe, $4 yard. Velour Checks, $4.50 to $6 yard. Wool Plaids, $3 to $4 yard. Wool Dress Goods Section, Second floor. Laces —in an array of fascinating designs—will play a prominent part in making the Autumn mode one of elaborateness and beauty; from their filmy lengths most exquisite costumes will be fashioned. Metal Laces and Flouncings are having a tre- mendous vogue for evening wear; rich Persian effects are seen among the self colormgs this _ season ; widths range from the very narrow to flouncings—soc to $7.50 yard. Bohemian, Chantilly and Spanish Laces —all have a part in this mode—showing ex- quisite designs in their fascinating lengths. Bohemian Laces, $3 to $5.50 yard. Flouncings, $3.50 to $5 yard. Handmade Princess Lace Edgings, $3 to $6 yard. Handmade Princess Applique, $2.25 to $3 yard. Hand-Crocheted Laces Specially Priced —are in demand for trimmings—especially lingerie. Shamrock and Rose—or the Rose and Wheel patterns, 2-inch width, 75¢ yard. 34-inch Rose, straight edge, 6oc yard. 134-inch Rose and Shamrock edge, 6oc. Ros; edge with insertion to match, 1%4-inch widths, 6oc yard. Lace Sections, First floor. - Just Received and Placed on Sale—3,000 Yards Fine Scotch Ginghams, 38¢c Yard A Very Special Value In a great variety of colored checks and plain colors to match. An exceptionally fine quality to sell at this low price. Cotton Dress Goods Section, Second fioor. Woodwary K Liothrop Member Better Business Bureau Open 9:15 A.M. Socially Correct ENGRAVING Wedding Invitations, Wedding Announce- ments and At Home Cards Our exceptional facilities enable us to offer not only careful workmanship, but exacting supervision as to form — socially correct Engraving Section, First fioor. A Smart Umbrella, $8 —is a momentous trifle in the Autumn wardrobe—and handles have taken all sorts of ways to be immensely smart and new; Bakalite in a soft squirrel gray shade makes the handle of one New Silk Umbrella in navy blue—another is of wood topped with bakalite, and there are chic leather thongs by which to carry it. All of them are of pure dye silks—and Autumn’s best shades are here—purple, brown, green, garnet, navy, taupe and black. Umbrells Section, First floor. Babies Will Be Wearing Silk: and W ool Shirts Now These Babies’ Shirts at 95¢ —are just the right weight for Fall, and they have high neck, long sleeves, and button down the front—with a dainty finish of crochet-shell. Sizes 6 months to 4 years. Infants’ Section, Fourth floor. Inexpensive Apron Frocks that will keep you neat about household duties $1 and $1.50 —are these of plain chambray, checked and plaid ging- ham, with square or round necks, comfortably short sleeves, and just enough fullness at the hips to be com- fortable. Several attractive styles, some trimmed with colored pipings—and a variety of the most-liked colors. House Dress Section, Third foor. Smart Requisites of the Mode include a Jeweled Comb and a Spangled Fan —both of which are shown here in a charming collection —fascinating fans that glisten witl: spangles, fans of lace. in gold and lovely colorings, in many different size$ and slyle@, $2.50 to $50. ¥ Spanish Combs, set with sparkling jewels, will be seen in the smartest coiffures—many and different are the shapes—small and large—set with jet, rhinestones, sap- phires, rubies and emeralds—very clever imitations of the real stones—$4.50 to $46. Carved Spanish Combs, in white, jade, sapphire, black imitation amber—$2.50 to $19. 4 Fans and Hair Ornament Section, First Soor. Novelty Jewelry From Abroad at popular prices Sterling Silver Sports Rings, $1.50, are quite as chic as they are unique—smartly set with quartz, lapis, sar- donyx, cornelian and chrysophase, Cuff Links, $4.50 pair, are set with lapis, amethyst, onyx, sardonyx and chrysophase—in good-looking styles. Jewelry Section, First floor, A Collection of \ Handsome Lamps —suggests itself to the gift-seeker who wi 5 gift beautiful—distinctive, useful. Her‘eou;?ed‘aorot?:tii table lamps ‘with bright bases of colorful porcelain— dainty boudoir lamps—bridge lamps in rich finishes— floor lamps—lamps for every home—lamps for every room in the home—their lights softly subdued under {tz_orgeoas{y c(l)lored ;l;lades, adding much that is decora- ive and lovely—and here one may choos: i from $2.50 to $87.50. IEn e Lamp Section, Second floor. - Close 6 P.M. Wedding Gifts Anniversary Gifts Italian Oils and Water Colors —recent imports, selected by our buyer while abroad, and especially framed to keep the individuality of the subject—offer an interesting as well as artistic collection from which to choose the “gift picture.” Picturesque Italy, Venice, Naples, inspire many of these— Prices, $16.50 to $75 Mirrors, Ever Acceptable —for not only are they an ideal gift, but their decorative value adds to the new home—and the old. From the mirror collections one may choose mantle, panel, oval. square, console or buffet mirrors—of varied size -and design—artistically framed— $7.50 to $185 Mirror and Picture Galleries, Fifth floor, The Gift of Sterling Silver is the Gift Lasting —ever remindful of the thoughtfulness and good taste of the giver, if chosen well and wisely. Candlesticks, round or octagon, $15 pair. Candlesticks, 10-inch size, $z0 pair. Exquisite Vases, $6 to $20. Bon Bon Dishes of artistic design, $8 to $25 Sandwich Plates, plain or pierced, $11 to $21. Hammered Well and Tree Platters, $10.50; $13.50. Double Vegetable Dishes, $9; $12.50. Beautiful Water Pitchers, $10. A Three-piece Tea Set, bright finish, $12.50. A Four-piece Coffee Set, hammered, $15. Charming Flemishware—includes bon bon baskets, com- potes, flower pieces, trays, pitchers and a large assort- ment of table mats from 6 to 12 inches—round or oval shapes. Silverware Section, First floor. Book-Ends--- Desk Sets Popular among Book- ends are these: The Thinker, $10. The Reader, $9.25. The Lion of Lucerne, $8.50. A Clock —if it be that ever-liked Tambour shape, in ma- hogany or mahogany finish — a clock which strikes the hour and the half-hour. A Seth Thomas Clock is 1{1dced In bronze or antique gold. a gift to be appreciated; Among Desk Sets—those and may be chosen here of bronze are always from a collection that much liked; one in par- . : ticular has a smart gilt ranges in price from $17 inlay, 6 pieces, $14.50 to $8o. other desk sets, $5 to $70. Clock Section, First floor. Stationery Section, First floor. A Special Offering of Cut Glass, *5 Especially Selected for Wedding and Anniversary Gifts Several different, handsome, richly cut designs; brilliant, perfect pieces; pieces to meet every gift need; some new patterns not shown pbefore. Each piece an individyal selection of merit and refinement. , We illustrate but a few pieces; others include— Handled Nappies, $5 Ice Cream Trays, $5 Handled Compartment Dishes,”$5 Cut Glass Water Set Special, $10.50 An exceptional value in an attrac- tive 7-piece Water Set; four dif- ferent patterns; jug and 6 tumblers. Bowi, 8-inch by o Floral Cut Celery Tray, §5 i Spoon Trays, $5 Cruets, $5 Vases of varied design, $5 Cut Glass Tumblers Special, $12 Dozen Heavy Cut Glass Tumblers,priced very much lower than you would expect for this quality; 2 designs.