It was the little old Queen Victoria, whom (verybody loved, p who said that-when a country was, under the stress of war or «to. ' panic, it was the duty of its women to “keep up the tone of the . , country and inspire bravery and by their smart dressing." It is interesting .to American women. to learn from Paris that French women are‘drcssing as carefully and as' charmingly as in any. peaceful year. The French women think, and quite wisey too, that if the w'omen do not keep up, why should the men fight. ‘. New clothes are an inspiration, and help wonderfully in this Itrugge which every one hopes will not be long., mflhmoon by the “WM“ Tildatmihafl‘acquired a senonafle deeorafitn of autumn leaves, gathered from the *Connecticut roadstdes. Gold and red of maple, russet of oak, .crm-andmotshm It is mpleuiny Them objectof thisilfi’eck’s Showingis to offer bdbgmomnoi Bridgeport-thocorreet and Be- . a“, -.¢:_ ..',.........,:y L! 'l‘. i‘ I (.3 c coming apparel of a wartime year. Tailoredasmts; Suits of the approved and sensible materi- als, severely tailored. short and rather scant- skirts, coats of it becoming length. Shown in Silverfione Novelty Materials \N‘inter-Coats f ' ‘ Amaticeably fine group. The models on. generous lines with theeonvertible collars .. of the samefmatnrial, or withreollam and trimmings. of handsome fury Shown in Bolivia Tribolotte Bolivia 5 Normandy Cloth Worsted Mixtures I C Dresses ~ . In such fabrics and combinations as a war- time fashion allows. Attractive models for street and afternoon wear. Tunic and long- waisted effects, scantily but beautifully trim- med, in serge, satin. and combinations. The Furs Coats, Coatees, Capes: Scarves and other pieces made up in early summer during a dull period from selected pelts. Beautiful examples of Shrink. Fox, Beaver, Black Wolf, Black Bear and Hudson Seal. ' The Hats M 1y of the most distinctive models insist upon being all black, mai; gin-,- it is very pic- turesque. Fashion sends original designs from Paris. Of coloringh there is much chenille and woolen embroidery. The conventional Sailor, a silk beaver ‘ot' exquisite-quality.“ Styles in black and autiunn eolorings reserve for themselves a case quite a. way from more frivolous hats. ; g in Furniture The clearance of Living Room Chairs and Sets which began last week continues through " out the following week. ~ English Club Chairs, upholstered Daven- portb, Armchairs, Rockers and odd pieces of va- . ~, rious assigns for living room and librarv use. " are“ at changed prices. I ' Devoted to the display of Autm and Winter Amt ior- Women and Children. . 7 Silvertime ‘ - . [mo/81491451; . m The start close: daily at six o’clock“; w== An important feature this week is th ' ‘ : . . e continu- once of the Sale of Lhairs, Rockers and Davenports for living room use. These are on the third floor. Wool Dress Goods and Stiitings Broadcloth and Doeskin, always of luxufiri: our. character, will be used for the better suite“ ' Checks and Plaids in bright and. darkeol'r orings'arc for separate skirts. W001 Jersey is one of fashionls approved . fabrics. ' ' Wool Velour, soft, heavy and supple, will ’. be used for coats. Silvertone inOxford, brown and‘navyjbluo. will also be used for winter coats. ‘ , The Silks For the woman who attend: to the making . of her own dresses, the silks will.bo an inspirat- tionm Never were the silks so lovelyiaudmthow comforting thought that it is patriot-iotoliivear. thgm. ‘ Special showing through Fashion Week. Cheney’s Sweet Brian, in novel patterns never shown before. Radium Satin and Rabaya. Novelty Silks-and Tafletal. checks and . plaids in very pleasing Combination. Black Jacquard Crepe, a wonderful mate. 0 rinl for a black dress, forty inches wide. Crepe dc Chines are in high favor as al- ways. ' Luxurious Velvets and Flushes Chiffon Velvet, the Queen among all dress weaves, is shownin new. shades. for autumn. This isaforty nicheswido. ‘ _ Flushes and Yolvets-in black and colorings. A wideassortment-fin dresses and. trinunings. Velvets for bats, black‘aud all» required colors. ‘ \ u Curtains. and Droperies Fall line of Marquisette and Scrim Curtains are in-stock. ~ ~ ‘ _ Marquisrttes of exceedingly dainty design .with'medalhmis‘ in the border or/at the corner, imitation of Filet or reteeelli. Serims and Marquisettes with novelty lace borders, very eti'ective designs, moderately priced. . Quaker-Lace Nets, with French motifs, a very attractive lino. .American Rugs . Splendid lines of Axminster, Anglo-Persian . and Saxony Bugs in handsome designs. . A speeialin Axmiusters for Washion Week. v
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