Evening Star Newspaper, December 6, 1925, Page 99

“was never found. Coats Made for i FASHIONABLE MUFF USU ALLY MATCHES THE HAT. THIS IS MADE OF COCOA-COLORED FUR AND VELVET EM- BROIDERED WITH GOLD. BY MARY MARSHALL. PPARENTLY that hypothetical goddess whom we call Dame Fashlon has not the slightest objection to our keeping our bodies comfortably warm in Winter. Our ears and hands and shoulders and foreheads —even our <hins—are well provided for by the fashionable coats and hats of the mo- ment. Only our legs and ankles and feet must apparently suffer—that is, unless they have already become quite immune to exposure. I suppose that a derinite and real hardening process has gone on und still taking place. W d thelr legs in woolen under- clothing, thicker stockings, high shoes | and long skirts, with numerous petti- coats, of course they ran a risk of contracting pneumonia or rheumatics 11 they went out with low shoes in thin stockings. Grandmothers of the old school who look with alarm on the up-to-date, robust women of today who go almost barelegged even in Winter forget that the change has come about_quite gradually. Apparently fashion lets us make ourselves otherwise perfectly comfort able, so that we will be able still to wear our short skirts and thin stock- ings without peril. So, after all, the fashions of the day provide as much cold-weather comfort as fashions of bygone days usually did. In the way of protecting our heads and ears and shoulders from the Winter blasts, we have gone far ahead of the men There still seems to be as little chance as ever for the civilized male civilian to protect his ears and forehead and neck from the Winter winds. Just yesterday came news from Paris in confirmation of earlier whis- perings—that the bootmakers were go- ing to launch high shoes. They tried to do it last Winter, without success; but that, of course, was not enough to bring complete discouragement. Few fashions apparently are ever lannched in Paris or here without sev- 2 starts to begin with. in we hear of high shoes— so high as to sug- panish. They are made of a varlety of leathers, includ- ing lizard and other serpent skin, and you may be sure cost accordingly. IT has been said that these high shoes can never succeed so long as the very short skirt persists. But those who remember even vaguely the period of two decades ago, when hings Which Are of Interest to Younger ! worn with skirts that are short or ) skirts that are long, short walsts or en women | full and, as’ we thought then, very short skirts enjoyed a perlod of favor, know there was a general prejudice against low shoes. The feeling was that with very short skirts very high shoes should be worn. All of which just goes to show that there are no principles about women's dress that must persist from one era to another. The pages of the history of dress show us too plainly that large hats may be low walstlines may be worn with skirts that are long or skirts that are short, despite the fact that some- times the effect achieved is contrary to all laws of artistic proportionment. So {f womien really took it into their heads to wear those very high, un- doubtedly very expensive boots that some of the smartest shoemakers are now offering, they would do so despite the very short skirts. What would un- doubtedly act as a more potent deter- rent would be the stocking manufac- turers. For it 16 they who really profit by the continued vogue for the cutrageously short skirt; they who can sit back and smile with trye satis- faction at the willingness of the smart woman to show her leg from toe to knee, or an inch or so beyond. They are quite willing, of course, to provide woman with heavier stock- ings, If she likes, for cold weather, and there are Interesting devices of wool or part wool that may be worn beneath the transparent silk stock- ing—flesh colored and so thin that they make the legs look no thicker. Another objection to the high shoe is that women have grown so accus- tomed to showing their pretty ankles that they could never consent to dis- tort its slender proportions with a high shoe or hoot. And yet when the present fashion for low shoes and slippers for street wear was first with us one of the objections was this— that by discarding the high support of boots women would permit the size of thelr ankles to become so enlarged that there would be no more dainty ankles. Apparently there is no fmminent danger of the return of the boot or high shoe. And so for a season more, at any rate, we shall go about with our legs and feet covered as for a stroll in the South Sea or Hawailan Islands, while from the knees upward our comfortable, warm clothes might be the envy of any Eskimo. The long, warm coat as w it The Sacred Ruby of the Ikkans. BY JACK GIHON. INSTALLMENT IV. “They had hardly gotten 2 feet down when Bob's pick struck something hard. “I've got it.”" he cried. “I've zot ft—at least I've struck some- thing.” The boys centered their activities on the spot, and in a few seconds had cleared away a quantity of soil. In- stead of the treasured chest th pected to find, they came upon s stratum of rock. Bob threw his pick down disgu: edly. “Now isn’t that the meow!” he muttered. ‘“Just when we were going good and thought we had come across a big discovery we find this.” “It's tough luck, all right.” Jimmie answerod, “but we've ot to expect it. The only thing left to do is to dig in the spot that the Indian marked off.” They were just about to go to it when they observed strange signs on the part of the native. He was mo- tioning to them and seemed to be making signs for them to be still, ad- vancing toward them. The boys looked at him wonderingly—what could he mean”" “Come,” he whispered. *‘don’t make Quick, quick.” | still wondering, they followed him | across the clearing, crouching by force of suggestion as he did, until they reached the edge of the woodland. e dodged behind some thick under- bhrush and squatted there, motioning for them to crouch also. The boys followed his gaze. In a moment they Jearned the reason for their retreat. Two swarthy Indians had advanced from the woods and stood in the cen- ter of the clearing, talking between themselves. One of them went to the door of the hut and looked in; then, shaking his head, returned to his companion. The two of them look- ed around but did not seem to notice the pile of fresh-turned earth where the boys had bee: digging. The shaking thelr heads, they made off along the path that led down the fuce of the cliff. “I don't know what they wanted.” id Bob, “but we sure did escape ou know what it is they seek?" asked the Indian, leaning er to them, and speaking in a low, intense voice. *“What they seek is the same what I seek. Itis . . . And here the Indian, feeling for his words with dificulty, speaking in- tensely, unfolded to them a story of the Pirate Kirkbride. Time had been when these natives had been proud of thelr tribe. There had been an insignia of that tribe—a rich ruby, carved on its face with mystical fig- ures, the sacred charm of a fast- dwindling race. The ruby, clasped in a band of gold, was worn by rulers of the tribe; it had come down from generation to generation as the highest emblem of the race. Then came Kirkbride. e had seen the ruby and he had coveted it. One night it disappeared from the hut of the ruter Kirkbride had died, but the gem Every Indian in the tribe had sought it, for the man whe found it would thus become ruler of his people. These boys had come, { and | they and they were welcome, for it was thought that they perhaps had in- formation as to the hiding place of ruby ou find him, you give him to the Indian demanded. “We promise that,” said Jimmie and Bob in unison, then Bob added, “but we get the pirate gold, if we find that.” The Indian nodded, and the three of them returned to the clearing to re- commence their digging. Now that the native had confided in them, they felt that they had a strong friend ally, and it was with a lighter heart that they went back to their task. They dug in the spot the Indian had marked off, he taking hand and work- ing with them side by side. Steadily the pit went down untl now they were 4 feet below the surface. Bob stopped to wipe his brow. a hard job,” he muttered. “Yes, it'’s a hard job, but think of the reward.” Thereupon they worked with renewed vigor. The pit had been sunk 5 feet in depth when this time Jimmie's spade struck against a hard object. Fever- ishly they cleared away the soil until “Its were able to distinguish what ] this hard object was. Sob peered closely at it “The chest!” cried. “Kirkbride's treasure i - | T did not take a moment for Jimmie! Bryson and Bob Ransom to exca- vate the earth around Kirkbride's chest. That done, they stood back to survey it. It was a sturdy oak box, bound in brass and carved ornately in a Spanish style. On either end were great brass handles, and there was a rusty padlock holding it together. What could it contain? Bob tenta- tively tried to lift it, but it took all his strength to ralse one corner. “Let's take it into the house.” Jim- mie suggested. ““Then we can try to pry off the lid.” They wiped the dirt off the chest as | | best they could and then, the Indian | lending “the strength of his broad | shoulders, managed to holist it out of | the pit. From there they dragged it | to the house and carried it inside. The box was old and the nails hold- ing the hinges in place had rusted. With the aid of a pick and Bob's hand ax, it was an easy matter to pry off the lid. Almost trembling with excitement, the dlscoverers looked inside. There were three objects in the chest—a small black box and two leathern bags. It took but & cursory examination to learn that the bags were fllled with Bob shouted with joy, and irate gold!” he cried at the top of his voice, “pirate gold!” Jimmie was laughing. too, and gave his pal such an affectionate slap on the back as to almost bowl the other over. “We're rich, Bob!” he shouted. The two were making so much nofs and were g0 intent on their discovery that they failed to notice the figures of two men framed in the doorway. It was thelr shouting that had at- tracted the attention of the Indians ho had passed through the clearing, :ex:cbinz for them, earliex o the THE SUNDAY GREEN IS A COOL COLOR THAT HAS VERY NEW IS TH FROCKS THIS SE. WITH FOX. AT THE LEFT IS A NEW VERSION OF THE TIME-HONORED SE E AND I!S TRIMMED LAVISHLY WITH BLACK LYNX. THE COAT ITSELF, BY THE WAY, IS > BACK TO FAVOR AMONG WELL DRESSED WOMEN. THIS VERY SERVICEABLE AND WE.::RABLE FUR IS USED IN CONNECTION WITH GOLD BRAID TO TRIM THE THE RIGHT. FLARE, HUDSON & . BEAVER, THEY SAY, IS COMI DUVETYN COAT AT STAR, WASHINGTON, Winter Weather Prove to Be Popular in Style CENTER COAT OF LSKIN COAT. D. C, DECEMBER 6, 1925—PART 5. SED TO FASHION MANY SMART WARM COATS AND GREEN VELVETEEN TRIMMED IT SHOWS THE NEW today is undoubtedly one of the most successful garments that wom- en have had at their disposal. Com- pared to the wraps of other day, ever. within our own memory—it seems like the culmination of the cloakmaker's art. Whether of fur or cloth, it is warm without being heavy, nowhere is it tight, and it can be slipped on and off smoothly. And this season’s contribution to the coat Is the flare, which gives it just one more advantage over all the coats that have gone before. One rather hates to see the dressmakers try to experiment further. What are you going to give tho folks for Christmas? Chances are you haven't a very full purse at thi time of vear, and if you go to a store to buy gifts, you won't get very much. How much nicer it would be to make your own Christmas gifts! And the family will appreciate something morning. The natives had not gone down the cliff, as the boys had first thought, but had stopped on a Httl knoll to while away a few hou There was a wicked gleam in thelr eyes as they advanced into the room, the pirate’s chest their objective. Jim: mie and Bob had a sinking sensation. The exuberance of finding the treas. ure had passed, now that there was danger of losing it, and a reaction that left them dejected set in. Bob looked glumly at his companion as the natives advanced to the chest and, reaching over, lifted out the bags that wers heavy with gold. (To be continued next Sanday) Anything that is so nearly perfect as the present coat might be changed for the worse If it were changed at all. And one thing that delights most women and that makes for general smartness in the appearance of wom- en in outdoor attire is that the pres- ent-date coat, while short, is {nvaria- bly worn long enough to cover the frock beneath entirely. You may wear what you will beneath your Winter coat and it strikes no discord in your appearance. However, most women usually choose to wear some little frock as thin and simple as those worn in Summer. In fact, the heavier frocks made of thick and warm woolen fabrics had their chance fn Autumnal days—and shall again in the late Win- ter or Spring—before heavy coats were worn and before houses, apart- ments, theaters and the whole world indoors had been rendered torrid by the turning on of steam heat. Now the problem for most of us is to wear frocks and underthings cool enough to make life in mid-| summer weather endurable indoors and outdoor clothes heavy enough to make the sudden passing from over- .4 mage yoursen wmucn more than chey would something you had »ought in a store. Above we have reproduced some sketches of original designs. These are unique and attractive, and the best part about it is that they can be used for any number of purposes— for a boy for paintings a fancy box or making a desk pad; for a girl for em- broldery transfers, or the making of book covers. Any girl knows how to make em- broidery transfers from these designs. Simply lay a piece of carbon paper over the goods to be embroidered, lay the printed design over that, and . Then em- in your designs in various col- ored silks. For the making of fancy boxes, blot- ter pads and book covers, the method is just as simple. The materials can be purchased at small cost at the five- and-ten-cent store. A small can each of paints in black, white, blue, red and yellow oohre calors will give you THE _FASHIONABLE _ TWEED COAT CHOSEN FOR COLD MIDWINTER DAYS IS LINED WITH WARM FUR. AT THE LINED WITH MARTEN. T CAPE COAT ON THE RIGHT IS OF PLAID WOOL TRIMMED WITH GRAY FUR COLLAR AND CUFFS. heated rooms to the frigid atmosphere without not uncomfortable. There are, of course, women who just glide from overheated houses to their own overheated limousines and almost have to go to some fashionable resort for Winter sports to know how a nip of Winter air really feels. For them there are coats of, the thinnest of fur, lightly lined, and coats of satin only trimmed with fur. But for most women the warm coat is a practical necessity, and, fortunately, it is as fashionable as it is popular. % % OST women are content with Win- ter coats that if not somber in color are at least what we call of neu- trpl tone. Indeed, even those women who can afferd the luxury of bright light frocks—and it is indeed a luxury that the woman without a large wardrobe had better not attempt— even these gayer butterfiles find 2 pleasing contrast in the coat of more subdued tone. There has, however, come about a taste for lighter if not brighter coats. Never before have the light gray and light brown furs been used so extensively for coats. Gray crimmer, belge coney, gray squi natural-colored leopard. gray cara: cul, platinum wolf, cocoa-colored cara- cul—these are furs that women whom we look to for leadership in matters of fashion are wearing his Winter. Hats for outdoor wear seem either to be of the neutral tone that exactly matches the coat or else they are of some vivid contrasting tone, which is found when the coat is opened to be repeated in the frock or the frock trimming. Hats are still small and | SR 2P0l 0. Py NN N PIPVIRT AUV AN K0% \ O O o~ o o NG 7 e R ///>.\' G S-\/// TR 7227 NASS S\ N\ s, $,71, SN as close-fitting as possihle. Yet there is a subtle difference about them that makes last season’s hats—which, were also small and close fitting—seem old-fashioned as the milliners could wish. There is something sof pliable about the new hats. Lven the straight-sided rather severe little shapes that are still looked upon as bit extreme are, when vou note rather soft and pliant. are very wide on most of the coats or else there is a little 7 { cape | w n r ¥ a m They small melon Som an appendage of the coat [ w hey are worn, and some | times th » with a hat; less often | they are made to accompany a sepa rate fur collar. Almost never are they | presented or worn as independent a | cessories. to the and (Copyrizht. 1925.) You can use these designs for many purpos- es. The cover of a fancy box—a pad for a desk blotter—a book cover. Thesa are sug- gestions for some of the things you can make. Christmas gifts are a real problem for many boys and gitls who have not too much spending money, but these designs will help solve it. @y wne mixed colors you will desire. A couple of small brushes and a little turpentine will complete your paint- ing outfit. For blotter pads, procure a stiff glece of cardboard and a piece of lotting paper the same size. They are to be held together with deco- rated corners, which can be made of cardbeard also, or, if you want to take great pains with this gift, make them of tin, painted over in colors to suit your eye with the designs as shown in Figure F. To make fancy boxes, secure plain boxes of tin or wood. They can be painted to suit the personal taste, but black or red ones lend them- selves most readily to decoration. Bright, clean colors are most effective, especially on black boxes. By mixing the blue and yellow, you will have green; the red and yellow will make orange, or the red and blue will make purple. Trace the corner to be used with a soft pencil. the tracing face down on the article and carstully draw over every line, pressing down hard. When tracing is lifted, the design will be transferred readv to color, If the article is dark colored, white transter paper can i. 1 - "For book covers, stiff paper, card- board, or covered with oflcloth can be used. The oficloth cov- ered ones are especially adapted to scrap books and recipe books. Use your own ingenuity, and you can get many novel effects with these designs. There is no end to the uses to which you can put them. el S Handsome, in Fact. He—Who 18 that fat tub over there? She—That's my brother. He—He sure is good looking. The Best in the dm. Interested Neighbor—You seem a bright little boy. I suppose you have > Little Boy'-On yos, T sit Fignt yeos, it the atove, o { ment | Wood” R eaders Mr. Monk’s New Adventures. Two giraffes (who looked folding poles with the measles) c: at the Labor Exchange and asked M Monk if he could get them an engage at the Jungleland Theater to parts of “The Babes in the in the Pantomime, but Mr Monk told them they were tuo am bitious—not to say sill take The Same Difficulty. An old lady was belng shown over the battleship by an officer. “This.” he said, “is where our gallant captain 0 wonder,” replied the old lady; “I nearly slipped there myself." et L s Then Perhaps Not. First—I hear that your new sales- man {s a bear for work. Second—Well, Iyou might say he is partly so, but understand that a bear only slesps all Winter." the unemp them works } | who agent Know was e As the good ca and the But Our Tub Leaks. Voice—Is this the weather bureau How about a shower tonight? Prophet—Don't ask me. need one, take it. 1f vou Feet? Numbnoodle—What | feet so wet?” Numbernood:e—T've been wes™ng pumps=, e s o Milly—Bring me a ham sandwich. Billy—With pleasure. Milly—No, with mustard. makes your