The evening world. Newspaper, September 5, 1922, Page 14

Sens aah } By Roger Batchelder. Mrs, M. Mittenthal of Reading, Pa, ‘who has just arrived at the Astor ‘after a three months’ tour of Europe, tells us that the attendance at the Passion Play in Oberammergau eclipses the attendance at any pro- duction which ever appeared any- where “The performance was so wonderful Bhat {t was alone well worth the trip to Europe,” she said. ‘At the one performance which I attended more than 1,000 people stood, although the production ran from 8 to 12 in the morning and from 2 to 6 in the after- noon “The man who played the part of the High Priest—a blacksmith by trade and a newcomer in the cast this year—made such a hit that he was offered many splendid engagements, one of them, we understand, at a million dollars @ year, from a moving picture concern. But he refused them ell rather than upset the traditions which have dominated the Passion Piay for many years.” VANCOUVER'S CHICKENS. Though many may scoff at chicken except for the farmer, Walter van of Vancouver, at the Com- tells us that the business men ity are more than paying ex- by taking care of the ese ers before golng to work and fter coming home. is estimated that there are about birds in Vancouver, which ng to the coffers of their owners about @ million dollars a year, Many business men have made a hobby of poultry-keeping, and they find It re- munerative as well as interesting. Many boast in their offices that they have hens which hit the 200-eas mark FOURTEENTH STREET WEDNESDAY ewYorkera torn -. or ay annually, Ducks are also popular In Vancouver's suburbs, and the cham- pion layer of the world, with a record of 854 eggs in 265 days, mado her rec- ord in a commuter’s garden. oe 8 GEORGIA’S COTTON. “With the exception of Texan, Geor- gia produces mor cotton than any State In the country,” averred W. N Ranks, at the Pennsylvania, from Grantville. “But it is almost impoa- sible to mention the word ‘cotton’ without following it with a reference to the boll weevil, That pest is a mall insect, but on its behavior de nds the success of the crop. It her leaves it alone or ruins it it "t left many crops alone of late, and as @ result the farmers have turned to corn and potatoes for a certain income."* . oe THE CONVENTION OF FIVE. A rather pathetio commentary on the ranks of the G. A. R., the Civil War veterans, comes from G. H Jwucas, at the McAlpin from Fitch- burg, Mass, “At Winchendon, a town not far away," he reported, “a company of the 9th New Hampshire Volunteers held thetr annual convention and re- unton recently, It celebrated the 60th anniversary of the company's depar- ture to fight for the Union. Only five of the boys were left, but just as though {t were a regular convention the body elected threes of them as officers for the coming year."’ oe FARTHEST FROM HOME. The “New Yorker For a@ Day or Two" who is farthest from home to- day ts 8. Shingo, who 4a at the Penn- sylvania Hts home town, Tokto, 4s avout 7,500 miles from Broadway. WEST OF FIFTH AVE. THURSDAY Majority usually $1.65 Untrimmed Silk Velvet Hats ob $2.28 Values. black—small shapes including matrons’ hats. Hackle Bands and Biot Fancies and Pompons— Hackle Pads or Biot Fancies—also Coque Pads— OED BOs osejeinie.s.ervincsnieie Women’s and Misses’ SKIRTS 5.79 Value $6.97 and $7.97 1.64 V4, and’ medium 1.32 -48 THE EVENING WORLD, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1922.~ Two box pleated models (illustrated) various color combinations in newest Fall leg oiohed hips. At left, black serge, fine quality plain tailored del— 28 to 34 pol mae See page 27 for other Hearn Advertising GIMBEL BROTHERS GIMBEL BROTHERS | GIMBEL BROTHERS La Femme du Monde Supplante La Jeune Fille dans la Mode Lucie Hamar trims gaufre velvet with chenille- edged ostrich ruche. ‘ The Alex hat with heavy Chenille Veil, which may be worn as a Cape. Suzanne Talbot's new hat with monkey crown and blistered fabric brim. The Venetian Turban for dance-wear, as created by Monsieur Lewis. Georgette’s artistry glorifies the mode of supple subtle draping. Reboux trims a large felt capeline with skunk fur and flowers. Evelyne Varon shows that brown is super-smart when used with black. A striking black and white is Lewis's velvet accented by ermine. sombre The underbrim of burnt peacock is a Vasselin Villetard success. All the browns in all the world are used by Madeleine on one small hat. . The shadowy brightness of black and silver is favored by Madame Suzy. Spain still sends us the mystic veil and Monsieur Lewis drapes it most adrottly. GIMBELS MILLINERY SALON — Third Floor Right about face in the Fashion world. grows up. The mode Sophistication replaces naivete. ‘Te femme du monde supplants la jeune fille. Studied portrait themes supersede ingenuous snap-shot styles. Exit informality. And to be the high-light of the new picture; the crown jewel of Enter restraint. Fashion's crown, Paris plans hats. Lengthened skirts and—Wide-brimmed_capelines. Tricornes. Turbans, consummately draped. Breadth in front. None behind. Russian embroidery and Persian swathing, to be sure. But mainly France. France of Directoire and Second Empire days. For this year Paris turns back the pages of her own history; finding in the gracious dignity of the past the supreme savoir faire of the present. Soft, supple brims. Stripped, uncurled plumage. peacock aigrettes. Squashy choux. Burnt Huge, sweeping bows. Lace under-brims. Cape veils. Much Black, almond Persian blue— Mask veils. Pleated veils. Much velvet. silver. Very, very much brown. green. Pansy purple. Ruby red. More than we have All the best that the Rue de la Paix has wrought. Much of it made for Gimbels. Much of it designed exclusively for Gimbels. Much of it superbly reproduced by Gimbels. occasion, The master modes of Paris. ever assembled. For every For every woman. In a most brilliant showing. Which formally opens the New Era in New Millinery. For Fashionable New York. GIMBEL BROTHERS 328? STREET — BROADWAY ~— 33"° STREET — — NEW YORK CITY Ushering in a New Era of Fashion by the Formal Autumn Millinery Showing TOMORROW AND THE WEEK Premieres Modes des Grandes Modistes A Summary of the Best of Paris : Models Exclusive with Gimbel Brothers; Models Interpreted by Gimbel Brothers Original Paris Model Hats at Less than Cost : $28 to $55 Gimbel Reproductions in Paris Materials: $18.50 to $55