Evening Star Newspaper, March 1, 1925, Page 16

16 THE SUNDAY EBEEEEEEE:——:EEEU:——:JUEEEEEE:—EEE—: MONDAY’S OFFERINGS ON DISPLAY 8TH STREET WINDOWS TODAY The starting day of a new adventure—The Basement Store of Lansburgh & Bro. A store that particularly places emphasis on the word BARGAIN. Because it’s down, it’s high in value-giving. In this opening we have no fear of overpainting the picture—rather we admit our inability to do the event justice—even though we realize that those who respond will expect the seemingly impossible. PRICES TALK But don’t think there isn’t plenty back of The Basement Store— nearly 65 years’ experience of knowing how to satisfy the apparel- ing needs of a community, plus the desire in the “Greater Lansburgh & Bro.” of today. to keep the name “Lansburgh” synonymous with dependability. The Basement Store is a store within a store—conducted on a basis of merchandise that must be provided in quantity and quality at a lower than usual price. Therefore, every item offered will be a bargain—and if merchandise ever set tongues wagging, town talk this week will revolve about The Basement Store. All Ready—Going Down! 3 Elevators—and a Stairway! Opening Day Brings Hundreds of Trimmed Spring Hats A Wonderful Variety of Hats in Styles That Will Appeal to Every Woman — the Values Are Very Unusual—Two Large Groups '1.88 —%2.95 All are in the approved Spring styles, including the small, close-fitting effects, pokes, off-the-face and roll brims. Styles suitable for the miss, young woman and matron. Spring in the marvelous shades—thistlebloom, marmora, bluet, nasturtium, pablo, goblin, alcazar, Indian orange. Rich silks, brisk straws, smart felts—also combinations. Attractively trimmed with flowers, ribbons, cockades, applique, novelties by the score. All beckon—come hither! A Remarkable Sale of Spring Ensemble Suits That the Smartest Women and Misses Are Wearing Now— It’s a Daring Thing to Do, But the Opening Price Is Only s This sale is one of the biggest values we have planned for Opening Day. We know there are many more women who will want to invest $15 in a fine Ensemble than will have the opportunity to do so. The value is so outstanding, so unusual— that the quantity is necessarily limited— only 125 to be sold. The Perfect Costume The Coat can be worn separately; its frock likewise, or both can be worn to- gether. Smartly fashioned of Kasharine, Hairline Twills, Plain Twills, Flannel with frocks of Canton, Poplin and Faille. Sizes 16 to 4. Remember, only 125— early shoppers will get them! A Bargam Ride! STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, MARCH 1, 1925—PART 1. Tomorrow—the Openmg of STAIRWAY AT 8TH ST. SHOE SHOP VESTIBULE It’s a Pleasure to Annou::ce This Extraordinary Event These are Dresses far beyond the usual reach of $8.85! Smarter in style—finer in material— superior in every way. Dresses that will appeal to women who usually pay a great deal more—women who are diseriminating and who insist on the utmost for their dollars. The fact of the matter is, we don’t anticipate repeating such outstanding values —even though it is our intention to at all times present dresses at lower than usual pricing. Every Dress a Remarkable Value There are trim, straight frocks—new flares— tunic adaptations—in short, there are so many types and variations that we simply couldn’t tell all about them here. We might mention, the pretty flounces, irregular bottoms, and the new drapes— and colors, every new Spring shade’ brown and black. also navy. Sizes 16 to 44 and Many Extra Sizes 46 to 50 Materials Satin Canton Plain Canton Emb. Silks Beaded Canton New Prints Youw’ll Marvel at This Wonderful Collection! Spr O OPENING g 100 New and Different ]l@ Dr@gses s Spring Styles C SALE! it 500 Beauties—a Remarkable Purchase— and the Price—a Glance at the Coats Will Tell You That They’re Wonderful Values '19 We're particularly proud of this marvelous lot of Coats—at $19! Really, you'll be amazed— here are Coats you'd never dream could be sold for $19. Spring’s Newest Styles, Many Bordered With Fur Dressy Coats—in the new jewel as well as staple colors.’ med and embroidered. —each coat lined throughout. —Flannels —Poiret Twills —Poiretcheen —-and Wool Bengaline Fur-trimmed- styles, tailored styles, braid trim- Every variation of the straightline —-Suede Cloths —Imported Elysia —Imported Plaids Sizes 16 to 44—Stouts 46 to 52. I ENTRANCES E OR 8TH ST. [