The San Francisco call., 1908-07-26

who fairly besieged the counters out
side, which are characteristic of these
shops in Paris, turning over the ar
ticles for sale With almost catltke
fury. Gloves in packages, according
to their numbers. were tossed hither
and thither. falling to the ground, TO
be kicked about; hats, trimmed and un-
trimmed, were being tried on, while |
shoes and underwear, all met with the
rough treatment.
After much showing and elbowing |
I invested in four hatpins, which i'm
pressed me as being decidedly cheap at
3 and Z cents apiece. 1 guess they |
certainly were, for two doubled up the |
first time I tried to use them, and all |
four lost their heads at this same time. |
Inside the shop itself 1t was simply |
impossible to move, and as it was a
sitting hot day I decided to get a |
breath of fresh air on the boulevard, |
take luncheon and return when the
crowd dispersed. At noon, although
it was still crowded, one could get near
enough to examine the articles offered
for sale.
FROCKS AT HALF PRICE
The half made up linen frocks were
most attractive and remarkably cheap.
One of pale blue was elaborateIy en-
broidered in that lovely raised work
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combined with much open work.
These linen dresses are most service
able, for they really improve with
washing II carefully ironed while yet
damp, the only requirement. being that
they are equally dampened. 1 saw
many braided suits and charming lace
blouses all selling at half price.
Some Of the parasols were very
smart. those Of the Japanese model of
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were Of rafia, which is nothing but
the string that gardeners use for tying
up plants.
The underwear was. of course, sim
ply bewitching and very cheap. Charm
ing corset covers of a good quality of
lawn, trimmed with lace, sold for 1s
and 90 cents; those knotted in front
seemed a most popular model.
That straws show which way the
wind blows" is true in regard to the
high crown hats that have been so
popular I saw heaps of them in all
colors, and really beautiful straw, SELL
ing at this summer sale for 16 cents
apiece. Low crowns and wide, flexible
brims, wide enough to serve as an
umbrella, are the rage. Many of these
are trimmed with pleated ruches Of net
or silk, lace or lawn, with ribbon or
velvet as a finish between the two
rows, one OF which stands up around
the crown. the other falling on the
brim. A model seen was of light gray
straw; rows of finely pleated cherry
color net trimmed the crown and were
separated by a twist of gray soft silk
ribbon, the ends being hid here under
an enormous chou OF the lace, a very
large round button, covered with the
net, forming the center. Wells of illu-
sion are worn with these large hats,
covering them like a cloud.
Shepherdess shapes, trimmed with
flowers and long black velvet ends, are
charming on young and pretty heads.
The Charlotte" with Its frills of lace
or embroidery, is rather out of date.
Many moderate sized hats covered with
cretonne and jouy WIFI be seen at the
seaside. These latter are decidedly
smart when worn with fresh linen
/ frocks. While the trimmings on all
/ hats are numerous, they are not heavy.
WRAPS FOR THEATER WEAR
Redingotes with long fat sleeves
made quite long to reach the ground
Of liberty satin and soft, supple silks
make pretty wraps to throw over a
! thin dress and for theater wear. Use
full also are the hoods of silk and chif-
fon, which do not muss ones hair, but
| protect one from the damp and wind
when going out at night. These can
/ be made in two charming new STYLES
one of them like the simple hoods of
/ the monks and the other more elabo-
rate. like those worn in the time OF
Manon. They are tied under the chin
with ribbons. One of the charms OF
! these hoods is the small space they
| take UP in ones pocket or bag. Made
of old rose. empire green. natter blue
mauve or gray chiffon taffetas, with q
tiny ruche or pleating at the edge and
a knot of ribbon or bunch of flowers as
a finish at the top, nothing can b,
more becoming.
Although IL has been very warm here
lately. cashmere and light woolen ma
terials are much seen, especially at th'
/ fashionable resorts in the Bois d,
Boulogne, where tea is served. A
Pre-Catelan, which is perhaps tn,
smartest, l saw a very pretty gown o
beige color cashmere, made with on
of the new directoire coats. reaching
just above the waist line in front. clos
ing over a vest of cream color ne
which had a guimpe of finely tucke,
black tulle, the back in one fiat, Ions
, piece reaching to the end of the skirt
A very large black straw hat wit
> wreaths Of immense pink roses wa
> worn with this unusual looking cos
tune.
To sit here and sip ones tea o
: orangeade is as good as going to
] theater. Carriages and automobile
dash up to the entrance, depositing tn
: occupants, who stroll about on the ter
race and lawn, taking in the toilet
] and hats and doing their share of fiirt
ing and gossiping.
: HAUNT TOWN LATER
a People seem to be staying In tow
. later than usual this year, perhaps o
s account of the dress makers, who hav
e been at their wits end to satisfy tn
= demands of their large American Gus
d tom in addition to the Parisians, bu
I In a couple of weeks from now. whe
e the schools close, the last OF the stay
c ers on will pack their trunks TO &c
2 away 10 the many seaside resorts
y Switzerland, 10 the villas or chateau,
During la saison morte." or dea
= season. the millincrs and dress maker