Evening Star Newspaper, May 11, 1925, Page 12

THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, 1925, This Is Better Homes Week ¢ MONDAY, MAY 11, The Summer Fashions Will Be Informally Shown Tomorrow On Living Models We know you are interested in the fashions for Summer—the fash- fons that were presented at the Paris openings and now accepted for Summer by American women. So we have arranged for you to see them displayed tomorrow on living models—in the various Fash- jon Sections—Third and Fourth Floors. Come in at any time tomorrow from 10 A.M., till 5 P.M. The Summer Ensemble The ensemble fashion is given definite emphasis by this smart, semi-dress and sports ensemble of French Matelasse combined with velveteen in lovely orchid tones, $95. Wonien's Suit Section, Third floor. Frocks Are Sheer and Choose New Colors The frock that is fashioned of sheer chiffon or georgette will be smartest. Frocks. @ printed georgette with shadow lace, and “black chiffon veiled over flesh-colored slips, are first in fashion. ‘The new long-sleeved model is sketched; in bisque chiffon, $75. Fashion's new shades are purple, indigo blue and creamy bisque, shown in various smartly fashioned models. Women's Gown Section, Third floor. Hats Are Interestingly Varied One’s Summer hat may be of ballibuntal, bangkok, hair or felt, and its fashion-rightness is assured. l.ovely capelines take floating scarfs, georgeous flowers or velvet and produce un- usually smart effects. The accepted shades are opera, bluet and a rich yellow-mimosa. Millinery Section, Third floor. French Designers Inspire Misses’ Frocks In our complete, specialized Misses’ Section are copies of the full skirted Patou Frock (sketched), the two-piece Chanel Frock, of Molyneux, Miller Soeurs and Driscoll. Handsome lace, layers and layers of chiffoh, the very low bottom flare and many new scarfs are features of the Summer fashions for Section, Fourth floor. The Summer Sports Mode Is Colorful In the informal showing of sports fashions, we note the smart place occupied by Surah Suede—the new silk fabric. A two- piece frock is sketched. $39.50. Finger-tip-length coats in flannel or velveteen are newest; the short sports coat gets a prominent place because of its vivid blazer stripes. $19.50 to $39.50. Sportswear Section, Third floor. 100 Smartly Tailored and New Silk Broadcloth Frocks Will Be Sold Tomorrow, Special at $ 1 O " Becoming Sum- mer Frocks made of silk broadcloth in the newest fashions. Trigly tailored, set off with narrow tie belt, perfect fit- ting collars and kimono sleeves. The value is most exceptional and as the quantity is limited, selection should be made at once. Many Styles Stunning Colors Daring Stripes All Will Launder Perfectly Home Freck Section, Third floor. Tomorrow We Feature The Better Living Room The Living Room in Summer becomes cool and inviting when furnished with a cane suite, beau- tifully decorated in soft, natural wood tones. A davenport and armchair, $345. table to match, $75. A distinctive Very new is a 3-piece suite, particularly adapted to the small apartment, the davenport measuring only 63 inches. with Upholstered in rich mulberry mohair and velour combined brocatelle. The high-back armchair is a new feature of the Better Living Room Suite. $360. New and unusual foot stools have a hinged top— cevering a handy storage place for shoes, maga- zines and odds and ends. $17.50. Cooling drinks may be served from a tea wagon equipped with drop leaves and glass serving tray; solid brown mahogany or American walnut. $32.50. Furniture Section, Sixth floor. For The First Time You May Buy These Fine English and French Cretonnes At a New Low Price $ I 15 Yard Our own importation of beautifully colored cretonnes, in patterns that are rich in variety and color harmony. Approximately 31 inches wide in the medium and large designs so much desired for slip covers and Summer -hangings. The designs are printed on linenized cloth, easily recognized as imported fabrics. There are two large tables to display these lovely new cretonnes. Come in Perhaps you will find a suggestion for making vour and look them over. Summer home a place of beauty. Curtain Section, Fifth floor. A Special Sellihg Supetior Chinese Rugs At Greatly Reduced Prices Every Chinese Rug in our stock is reduced for this event. You should not miss it. Included are the finest grade Chinese rugs in the distinctive patterns for which they are famous. Wonderfully rich shades of blue, gold, sand, copper, taupe and rose are shown in the popular embossed designs, which Add their durability and fast color to their beauty and their remarkably low prices and you have four reasons why you give a most beautiful effect. should take advantage of this sale. Size 9x12, $285 to $345 Size 8x10, $245 to $265 Size 629, $147.50 to $165 Size 4x7, $77.50 to $85 Size 3x6, $52.50 to $57.50 No living room is complete now-a-days without its individual tables. Shown in great profusion and a wide range of prices. including a finely fin- ished end table of solid mahogany in semi-circular design. $12.50. A Maple Book Stand. with well placed book trough and magazine shelves, follows the trend for things Colonial. $30. A Console Table against a wall provides a charm- ing place for a bowl of cut flowers or a softly shaded lamp. A fine design in lovely combination walnut—ivith mirror to match, $75. Where space is limited a Lid Desk with drawers reaching to the floor is most useful -as well as a decorative addition to the Better Living Room. $65. Lamps Color the Better Living Room For an attractive lamp to add color interest, one may choose— A Spanish Brass Bridge Portable—with decorated Parchment or Chintz shades. $11.50 to $15. A Crystal Colonial Lamp— reproduced from the old sandwich oil lamp, modern- ized for electricity. Pleated chintz paper shades. $8. i one desires to put away their silk shades, one wiil find linen chintz, parchment, or taffeta chintz shades are not affected by dust and sunlight, and are most at- tractive. 8 inch to 20 inch sizes, $1 to'$18.50. Lamp Section. Fifth floor. Let Us Make Your Slip Covers We will be glad to give you an estimate on the making of your-slip covars. Choose your materials from these— Imported Belgian Linen— plain or fancy stripes—guar- anteed to give the best of # service. 50 inches wide, 95¢ yard. Sateen-finish Cotton Dam- ask—striped in solid colors —cream, white, olive and gray. 31 inches wide, 55¢ yard. Beautiful Cretonnes — 65¢ and 85c a yard—up to $2.50. Curtain Section, Fifth floor. A Limited Quantity of Oriental Rugs Direct From Constantinople 6x9 feet, $68.50 These are rugs collected by our ‘bu_\'er on his recent trip abroad, where he was able to buy directly in the market at advantageous savings. 9x12 feet, $125 8x10 feet, $110 Oriental designs in beautifully blended colors. Rug Section, Sixth floor, Mirrors Are Pleasing Additions Often a very charming effect is gained by a well placed mirror—over the fireplace or console table. Mirrors of all sizes, artistically framed, $10 to $35. Mirror Sectlon, Fifth floor. All-over The Studio of INTERIOR DECORATIONS We, too, have. been getting ready for Summer and Bet- ter Homes Week. Realizing that a majority of homes in Washington are Colonial in style, and be- lieving firmly in the charm- ing dignity of early Ameri- can furniture, we have hought some very beautiful reproductions—pieces which cannot be excelled for beauty of design. We are anxious to build a decorating service that is sympathetic and intelligent, and of real service to women in the solving of home fur- nishing problems. We are proud of our new possessions. Come in and see if you like them, tell us vour problems and let us help you wijth them. Studio of Interior Decorations Fifth floor. Electric Specials | 4 Thermax Percolator Special, $5.95 Seamless aluminum body and ebonized wood handle. Genuine nichrome wire ele- ment. Complete with 6-foot Thermax Toaster Special, $3.75 Nickel-plated frame and base, with non-heating feet. Best heating element. Com- plete with 6-foot cord. }A.} Curling Iron Special, $3.25 Thermax Electric Curling Iron, nickel-plated brass tongs; ebonized wood _ handle; with 6-foot cord. Housewares Section. Fifth floor. French Etchings _For Better Living Rooms Beautiful signed etchings. daintily hand-colored, lend charm” and interest to the Better Living Room. - The subjects include quaint figures and flower pieces; colorful landscapes, and ma- rine pictures. For the person seeking pleasing and unusual sub- jects for wall decorations. these pictures are especially suitable. $7.50 to $20 Picture Section, Fifth floor