The Washington times., 1911-09-26

Opening its doors to the women OF
Washington as the only establishment
of its kind in the Capital City, the
Plume, at 922 F street, is having its
fall exhibit today. Old feathers made
young, sick feathers made well, is this
firms motto. Workers from abroad
Who have learned their trade in the
large foreign feather marts, have been
employed by the Plume establishment,
and this firm is preparing to do won
derful things to feathers that appear TO
have outlived their usefulness, in the
way of rejuvenating them. Feathers
that have become strfngy from damp
ness can be recurled at a few hours
notice, and those that have become
soiled or discolored can be dyed any OF
more than 100 shades that are shown on
the Plume's color card. Old and badly
worn feathers can be mace INTO
stunning willow plumes by the addl,
when needed. In fact. there is nothing
short of magic that this firm cannot
do with old feathers.
In connection With this opening, the
firm of Charles NJ. Behrens & Co. is
holding It's autumn display in the same
salesroom. Some beautiful models in
house gowns in messaline satin, taffeta
silk and soft woolen materials are
being shown for the low price OF $lS
There is a wide color range and
diversity of styles from which selec-
ton may be made. In the suit de-
partment the display is equally
comprehensive and attractive, embrace
ing many walking and business suits
runrGtadC fUeadS
and serges. Some Of the English re-
versible coats are on view, and are
offered at remarkably low prices. The
firm makes a speciality of tailored and
lingerie waists, it's special dollar waist
being splendid value. Its millinery de-
partment is replete with handsome
pattern models. One Of the novelties
shown by this store is the Mexican
hat, which resembles the sombrero in
shape and size. The facing is of black
velvet the brim of white felt and the
black velvet crown is adorned with a
white cneneille bow, and the edge OF
the hat is bordered with deep silk
style with youthful wearers.
Another hat is in the new Dutch
bonnet shape. trimmed with oird OF
paradise in natural colors. A huge
bow of Kings blue satin ribbon adorns
lIe back of the hat
/ ne openings in both these depart,
ments will continue tomorrow and
Thursday.
For the tailored shirt waist. they are
showing some very pretty sterling silver
shirt waist pins in a store on F street.
near Ninth. These pins are carved by
hand, and are selling for the very reas-
enable price of 81 for the set.
II you wish to possess chair exactly
like the one In which Priscilla sat
when she wound the yarn and allowed
John Alden to hold the skein while he
did the proposing for Miles Standish, you
need search no further. A shop on F
street. near Tenth. has a reproduction
of this chair. a little rush bottomed af-
fair, made Of solid mahogany. 1t Is an
absolute copy of Priscilla's chair, which
is on exhibition up in Boston, and the
price is only SO.
The same little shop carries an ex-
elusive line of Colonial mahogany fur
niture, some of which is copied from
pieces that came over in the Mayflower.
Several Of these articles are to be had at
the same price, So
A store on F street, not far from
Twelfth. is selling silk marquisette for
s5 cents a yard 1t comes in all colors
as well as black and white, and is