Evening Star Newspaper, February 4, 1925, Page 23

Smart French Maids Wear Black Silk Aprons, $4 The newest thing for maids is a smart black Apron of taffeta or satin. Small and round, finished with scal- lops or narrow velvet ribbon,"and ties of like material. Particularly correct for a personal maid. $4. Hand-Embroidered Apron Sets —are exquisite importations from France, consisting of collar, cuffs and apron. For elaborate occasions they are most refined. $4 and $6.25 Organdy Apron Sets Trimmed With Real Filet, $6 Home Frock Section, Third floor. Old-Fashioned Oil Lamps Adopt Modern Ways Of quaint Colonial charm is this crystal lamp, reproduced from the old sand- wich oil lamp, equipped with cord THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1%, 1925. It is queer how careful a man can be after he has lost his money. Before you buy securities from anyone, be sure they are as goo: as your dollars. Published in co-operation with The Better Business Bureau. Introducing New Athletic Combination Suits In Step-In Styles Athletic Combination Suits are chosen by women because they wear so well and permit so much bodily freedom. Step-in style, bodice top, of cross barred voile made with the new under-the-arm fastening. Sizes .36 to 48, in pink and white, $1.50. Extra sizes, $1.75. Athletic Combination Suits may also be had in striped batiste, dainty rib- bon trimmed, at $2 and $2.25, and cross barred pajama cloth at $1.25 and $1.50. Women’s Mercerized Lisle Step-ins, $1.50 A desirable combination of ribbed top, forming a vest, and a nainsook bottom with loose knee and closed gore forming the step-in. Sizes 5 to 9. Extra sizes, $1.75. Underwear Section, Third floor. Women’s Hat Boxes Special, $4.95 There are only 45 of them at this special price. A large pocket in the lid and a small one in the body of the case are most conven- ient. The box is 18x9 inches —a most popu- lar size, fin- ished in black enamel and — TWoodmward & Wothwop See Our Other Advertisements on Pages 15 and 22. The New Spring Dresses For Every Smatrt Occasion Distinctive Style Features Are Evident To have the approval of Fashion there must be a simulated fullness to the straight silhouette, achieved by godet flares, pleats and circular flounces. These new dresses express every one of the shion notes in a most charming man- ner, and add a few of their own, such as touches of beading for the afternoon frock of georgette, or satin, and trimmings of beautiful lace. Navy georgette over printed crepe is smart and very refined looking, while a costume frock of corded silk depends upon its brilliant high color for its claim to smartness. Two of the Models Are Sketched .and 33 inches long, and 20 inches by 33 inches. and plug for elec- tricity. Very new cobra dupont. $5. » Lined inside et 3 with neat fig- 8-inch and 10-inch Exclusive style lurks in every pleated fold of the afternoon frock on the right. An exquisite silk and velvet rose, and flounce of silver lace are the only trim- mings. $59.50. The other model is a compose_ frock for street wear in blue satin, with a beautiful design delicately traced in metal embroidery. $59.50. ured cretonne. PAPEL 0t The price is so special we suggest that you anticipate your needs now and buy at a saving, Traveling Goods Section, Second floor. pleated chintz shades from 33 to $6. Lamp Section, Fifth floor. Pure Wool Plaid Blankets, Special 60x84 Inches, $10 Pair These are splendid values in Pure All-wool Blankets of the reliable kind from one of the good makers. 70x80 Inches, $11 Pair They come in attractive block plaids of rose, blue, gray and tan. Woodward & Lothrop Special Sheets 81x99 Inches Only 300 — all the manufacturer would let us have to sell at this price. 81x99 is the size before hemming. A Bedwear Section, Second floor. * special value that should be taken advantage of at once, for we have only this limited quantity. This Beautiful Péneled and Mitered Glass Buffet or Mantel Mirror, $10. Specially Priced in the Semi-Annual Sale Three attractive styles in several finishes at this very low Semi-Annual Sale price of $10. Good, heavy mirror plates and mitered ends. Sizes 14x48 and 12x45 inches. Panel Mitrors, Special, $4.95 One of the many attractive frames is illustrated. There are several others, and several finishes. The plates are good heavy quality. The size is approximately 1414x26 inches. Other Mirrors in various styles—console and mantel, $14.75 Panel or, ap= proximately 147 x26 inches, $4.95 Mirror Section, Fifth floor. to $27.50 to $47,50; upright styles, $7.50 to $47.50. New Cretonnes, Special, 55¢ Yard Continuing the sale of these excellent quality cretonnes in new designs and beautiful colorings—floral, bird, chintz, Chinese and other patterns; black, blue, gold, gray, tangerine and light grounds. For curtains, draperies, bed covers, pillows and many other uses you will find these ideal, and the price is way below usual for the quality. Curtain and Drapery Section, Fifth floor. Dresses for Every Occasion, $59.50 Women's Gown Section, Third floor. TheFabric Fashionsfor Spring Are Specially Displayed This Week Great Interest Shown in Year-Round Zephyr Prints This cotton fabric is being specially displayed by saleswomen who wear dresses of year-round zephyr, and by children’s dresses made up from this material. Zephyr is a favorite for the patterns are new and different, the colors are guaranteed and the material may be used for interior decorating as well as dresses. 32 inches wide, 50c yard. Cotton Goods Section, Second floor. Kashmir Cloth Favored for Spring The new Kashmir cloths are very popular for sports frocks and coats, and have all the soft- ness and beauty of the real Kasha but are priced much lower. $4.50 and $6. Flannels Adopt Smart Striped Effects Beautiful Flannel, in light Spring colors, have multi-colored stripes for a smart border. (Stripes are a predominant fashion note for Spring.) 54 inches wide, $5.50. \ Wool Goods Section, Second floor. Pastel Colored Broadcloth Offers a ‘Wide Range of Colors Every delicate Spring hue is seen in the lovely silk broadcloth, and Fashion says pastel shades will be very good. Choose from flesh, honeydew, maize, orchid, Lucille green, powder blue and silver. $2. Baby Broadcloth—lighter in weight and of finer texture, $1.25, Black and White Effects in Silk Very Smart for Spring Pussywillow Silk is strikingly patterned in black and white. Would make a very fetching ensemble costume, or smart street frock. $4.50. Printed Crepe, $2.50 and $3. Bordered Crepe, 54 inchas, $6. Silk Section, Second floor. Buttons and Braid Trim the Smart Sports Dress High Colored Silk Braids for the flannel sports dress, from 14 to 2 inches wide, 15¢ to $1.50 yard. Colored Embroidery Banding, from 1 to 7 inches wide, 60c to $7 yard. Black Braids, plain and fancy, some with open work, some solid, from 5 to 5 inches wide, 15¢ to $6 yard. Colored Ostrich Trimming for dresses and fancy negligees, fringe and roll styles, $1.25 to $7 yard. Marabou for negligees in white, black and colors, $1.35 yard. Button and Trimming Section, First floor. Bone Buttons—in fancy colors or two- tone effects to match the bright colored sports dress of flannel or kashmir, from 25¢ to $1.75 dozen. Bone Buttons Combined with Pearl—a new and effective trimming seen on the newest sports dresses of silk or flannel, $1 to $1.75 dozen. Metal Filigree Buttons are éne for blouses and dresses this spring. open round styles, 38c to $1 dozen. Fancy Buttons of metal and porcelain— in a great variety of style and color, both large and small, 25¢ to $1.75 dozen. Flat or New Spring Designs for the Clever Needlewoman to Embroider Three-piece Buffet Sets, white linene, to be worked in lazy daisy and French knot embroidery, 25c set. Three-piece Buffet Set, of fine Belgian_ linen, siamped for colored embroidery, 50c set. Bridge Sets, 36-inch cloth and four napkins, white linene, de- signed in lazy daisy and French knots, $1 set. Bridge Sets of Belgian Linen, 36-inch cloth and four napkins, stamped in cross-stitch design, $1.50 set. Buffet Set to match, $1, and Scarf to match, $1. Tan Linen Scarf and Center to match, conventional design, $1.25 each. < Belgian Linen Scari, Center to match, for punchwork design and lazy daisy stitch, $1 each. Stamped Linen Towels, bor: of lazy daisy and French knots, $1. Stamped Crib Spread, $1.50; Pillow to match, 35c. Stamped Crib Spread, unbleached muslin, $1; Pillow, 25¢c. Unbleached Muslin Bedspread, stamped for candlewick em- broidery, $4; for lazy daisy stitch, $3.50. Blue Damask Luncheon Set, 36-inch cloth and 4 napkins, $2. Art Embroidery Section, Second floor. s of blue, gold or rose, designs A Very Special Value English Nainsook Box, 10 Yards, $2.85 This is the usual, cost price, so the value is an excep- tional one. For the makingof baby’s clothes, for dainty lingerie, for the trousseau, nainsook has long been the favorite of discriminating women. Because of its many uses, women find it convenient and more economical to buy 10-yard bolts and save the difference. Linen Section, Second floor. Do You Use a Small Size Pillowcase Androscoggin Pillowcase Tubing is made in the smaller size just to meet your need. There are two sizes, 18 inches wide These are the finished measurements, after seams have been taken. 35¢ Each or $4.50 a Dozen Linen Section, Second fioor. Wagner’s Cast Aluminum Wood-Handled Skillets Special Will not break or dent because cast solidly in one seamless piece. No rivets to become loose; no welded parts. The special “Silver Ray” inside finish helps prevent food from sticking, and is easily cleaned. Housewares Section, Fifth floor. The Vegecan Will Keep Your Vegetables Fresh It is a handsome white enameled compact con- tainer that enables you to keep your vegetables and fruit in one conven- ient place. The Vegecan holds about 2 bushels and keeps fruits and vegetables fresh, full flavored and free from decay. Scientifically constructed, there is no expense for upkeep, and it will last a lifetime. \ The Vegecan, $13.50 Housewares Section, Fifth floor. Sale of Plated Table Silver Special, 35 Each piece suggests itself as an attractive value to the home- lover. And one has the choice of many different pieces at this one low price. Water Pitchers Flower Baskets Double Vegetable Dishes Fruit Baskets Candlesticks Handle Cake Plates Sandwich Plates All are hammered silver plate. Silverware Section, First floor.