Evening Star Newspaper, December 3, 1923, Page 20

THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. 0, MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1923. ’ifln&fimanfi &ln%rnp QX L The Christmas Store < Smart Frocks for Winter's Dinners, Dances, Operas $39.50 and $55 VANITIES that will not be given in vain Charmin% Novelties for her and her boudoir, that P have a tang of unmistak- able novelty. i Mechanical Gifts —which will satisfy the active mind and hands of the modern boy. All Clear Every young engineer can feel his heart bound at the very thought. And every young engi- neer can acquire a whole railroad system—tracks, trains, switches and signals—all for his very own. You can see these wonderful Tves’ Mechanical Trains running here in Santa Claus Land every day. And a good engine, coal tender, parlor car and 8 sections of track may be had for as little as $1. Other Trains, $2 to $7.50. For the boy with a growing interest in Mechanics— Meccano Outfits $1 to $40 —with which you can build bridges, battleships, skyscrapers, and machines. Over and Under —is a mechanical toy that a little fellow will be pleased with, $1. Gilbert Toys for Real Boys —include Erector, Carpentry, Electrical Sets, Magic Outfits and many other wonderful things that any boy will enjoy Christmas— and many days afterwards. Come down to Santa Claus Land and see just how these wonderful Mechanical Toys really work. You'll find someone ready to tell you all about them. .0 The Kind of Tool Chests Every Boy Wants Have flour folks ever said about you, “He’s a handy boy about the house”? If not you surely want to show them that you are just as handy with tools as any other boy. Show them that you can put up new pantry shelves or build a chicken coop or anything else they want built. Get this dandy set with the tools as shown here. Packed in stained hard- wood cabinet, 123§ x 834 x 34 inches. Weight, approximately 2% pounds. $1.50. If He Likes to Draw The Drawing Master will delight him. Complete sets, with table, pantagraph, extra paper, chalks and crayons, $10. Other Sets, 50c to $5. A Chemistry Outfit $1.50t0 $10 —uwhich is entirely harmless and designed especially for a boy with an experimental turn of mind. Tey Sectien, Land of Santa Olaus, Peurth fieen, Women's Fur-Trimmed Coats Exceptional--$75 and $99-50 It's beginning to be wintry in Washington—and from now on you will need just such a coat as we are offering in these two exceptionally low priced groups. Coats of beautiful deep-pile fabrics, smartly tailored, warm enough for wintry weather. Their generous collars of Viatka squirrel, skunk, platinum wolf, taupe fox, beaver and black fox—are generously sized—and some have smart fur cuffs to match. Tubular lines, exceptionally smart—black, brown, kit fox and navy blue; Fashion’s best coat shades. Women's Coat Section, Thind floor. Smart Winter Hats, $15 and $18.50 include practically dall of our higher-priced models In this group of over two hundred smart Winter Hats, you are certain to find a becoming Iat for whatever costume—or occasion you desire. Handsome vel- vets—varied shapes, combinations of lace and lovely furs—touches of metallic and colored embroidery—feather trimmings of smartness —many exceedingly smart Paris imports included—at these two lowered prices, $15 and $18.50. Millinery Salon, Third floor. Imported Swiss Point and Duchess Lace Curtains Reduced to $10.75 pair We have selected a number of styles from our very wide collection of imported Swiss Point and Duchess Lace Curtains—and reduced them for immediate selling. They are truly beautiful—of fine quality net, with handsome applique work in exquisite designs; soft ivory, ecru and cream tones that har- monize so beautifully with almost any interior. And at this price it would be difficult to buy curtains anywhere near as fine quality as these—so it really i8 an opportunity for saving—and to have these beautiful curtains for your windows. Also at this price, are several patterns of handsome domestic curtains, offering exceptional values. Curtais Section, Fifth fleor, Lovely Christmas Gifts are these New Velour Pillows, Special, $2.50 Pillows make charming gifts—and especially these colored velour pillows—aome with tapestry centers. Round, Oval and Bolster Shapes —filled with a good silk floss mixture—and a variety of colors from which to choose. Pillow Section, Fifth floor. Christmas HARPER’S BAZAR Now on Sale In Our Book Section A glorious pageant of smart winter fashions awa:s in the December Harper's Bazar. The costumes worn by leaders of New York society at the opening of the Opera are sketched and described. Then there are winter sports costumes to be worn at Lake Placid and St. Moritz and the latest novelties from Paris and Fifth Avenue. Also the usual generous amount of Harper's Bazar fiction made notable in the December issue with the first chapters of a new novel of sophisticated New York life by Mildred Cram. 500.a Copy; $4-a Year, Winter’s social season is on—its calendar calls for many smart frocks in one’s wardrobe. And from these two groups of moderately-priced frocks one may choose for every occasion. Crepe-back Satin, when it is charmingly com- bined with lace and uses fur for its trimming, makes a delightful dinner frock, $39.50; also at this price one may choose youthful taffeta dance frocks, in pastel colors. While chiffon velvet, with silver lace and a rhinestone buckle (sketched) is exquisite in sapphire blue or American beauty, $55; and gleaming metal cloth, crepe chiffon and metallic lace fashion other charming models, $55. Women’s Dress Section, Third flvor Luxurious Evening Wraps have found a new beauty this vear in glorious colorings—richness of fabric—and fur for trim ming. Black and gold brocade is collared with grizette—Paris’ favorite {ur, Lapin Blanc (white rabbit), is exquisite on wraps of brocade chiffon velvet; chinola lavishly collars and cuffs luxur- ious wraps in black or sapphire blue chiffon velvet. Evening Wraps, $95 to $250. Women's Coat Section, Third floor. Our Misses’ Section, Fourth Floor, Features Misses” Dance Frocks of Exceeding Charm $39.50 After the manner of Lanvin, are these gracefuliy bouffant frocks for winter's dances. Frocks of chiffon velvet exquisite with ruffles of silver lace and chic little ermine tails about the waistline ; in white, in jade, in American beauty and sapphire are these. While ermine tails are charming on another type of frock as well—this one sketched, of crepe chiffon, lovely with rows of creamy pearls. And gold-embroidered tulle combined with black satin, fashions a charming little frock that will answer for dinner and dance as well. Misses® Bectiom, Fourth floer. This Graceful Pump, $15 Fashion’s idea of smartness in an evening pump Of gleaming gold, or silver, or Paisley brocade. with slender instep-straps of kid to match, fastening on both sides; Spanish heels and hand- turned soles. Wemen's koo Section, Third ficor Party Frocks for the Younger Set $15 and $29-50 Taffetas, georgettes, chiffons and velvets in soft pastel colorings make the smartest and most becoming frocks for girls from 8 to 17. Billowy ruffles, bands and bands of exquisite velvet ribbon, such as this rose chiffon-crepe frock wears in the sketch, $29.50; dainty, color- ful corsages, a bertha of lace, sleeve lines outlined with daintiest ruffles—these are the appealing frocks—for the younger set. Sizes 8 to 14, $15; sizes 15 and 17, $29.50. Ots® a2d Juniors' Section, Fourth floor. Metallic Ribbons--Brocade Ribbons —play a charming part in trimming the mode. Some of them plain satin with backs of another charming color ; moire effects for girdles or head- bands, and gleaming metallic brocades, combined with brilliant colorings, add the loveliest touch of all to one’s frock—or may be fashioned into charming party bags. Ribbon Bection, Firsp floer. In Our Misses’ Section, Fourth Floor Misses’ Fur-Trimmed Coats, Exceptional Values $59.50 and $75 Smart Winter Coats, fashioned on the straight, slim lines so becoming to youth—Coats of deep- pile fabrics, their lustrous surfaces charming for the luxurious collars, and sometimes cuffs of lovely fur. We sketch a dark brown Coat with handsome beaver collar—taupe or navy is smart- est with light gray squirrel ; fox, wolf and viatka squirrel trim others. Misses' Sostien, Fourth Seer. The Last Word in Originality —is spoken by exquisite little Blown Glass Flasks, representing this minute menagerie and many oth- ers not sketched ; contain- ing perfumes which vary delicately to express every subtlety of feminine personality. Each priced, 50c. A dainty gift to include with lingerie or negligee. A Pair of Sixes —brings delicate perfume in these dainty Glass Dice; a pair in a box, 50c. While a Pipe —which is a pipe, and yet is not a pipe because it is the very chic container for delicate perfume, is wrapped with gold tin. sel, $1. Three Urns —of dainty thin-blown glass hold three different delicate fragrances,await- ing milady’s pleasure; they repose in a dainty little gift box, which is most attractive. $2.50 And From Japan —comes a lovely little red Lacquer Box, which opens only to disclose three dainty bottles of ex- quisite perfume—$3. And a little black Lac- quer Box with a handle to carry it by, contains two tiny bottles, $1.50. A Dainty Lady —dressed in the gayest of gowns carries a fan—but, really, she is the cover to a box of Miro Dena’s L’Envie’ Face Powder— $4.75. A Djer-Kiss Gift Box —contains a charming vanity with rouge, pow- der, puffs and mirror in one; a dainty flask of per- fume and lipstick, $3.25. Toilet Goods Section, First floor. Fur Collars Add Loveliness and Warmth to Children’s Coats For your little daughter’s ‘or son’s winter coat we have selected these de- lightful fur collars; just the right size for little folk—and most becom- ing, as well as warm. White Sheared Coney, $7. Caracul Collars, in gray, brown or white, $7.75. Brown Coney, $6. Tmitation Squirrel, $7.75. Real Beaver, $15. Nutria Shawl Collars, $13.75. Fur-Trimming Section, Pirst fioor. —————— ——