The Washington herald., 1911-10-24

Hoops, my dears? Not at all. There are
neither hoops, hobbies, nor harems on
display this year at the National Style
Show whiGh opened a three-day exhibit
ton at Rauschers yesterday But. gra-
cious, did you see that gorgeous Paris
creation? And that hat? And everything
contemplated to jab with the arrow of
despair the heart CT any layman whose
job It was to describe It?
The STYLES displayed were not only dis
tinctive. but striking; not only original,
generally with Washington exhibitors,
but attractive, and artisticaly correct.
One of the most striking displays was
that of Leinhardt, who had an inclosed
showroom III the center OF the larger
hall, in which live models in six crea-
tions posed and promenaded at after
noon and evening sessions One excep-
tionally handsome Leinnardt exhibit was
of Japanese embroidery on chiffon over
pink satin. with Venetian lace and mink
edging around skirt and sleeves. Perhaps
the most striking OF the Leinhardt cx-
hibit was a gold lace over slate blue
silk, all over a rainbow chiffon. which
bic nded from an almost impcrCepible
pink to a dark rose color The shoulders
OF the bodice were draped with this shad-
ed chiffon, and the whole effect was sin
gularly striking on a handsome blonde
model
Tweed Walking Suit.
John c. Wlneman & Co. made a feature
of a handsome English tweed walking
suit. the feature OF which was a hidden
pleat in the front and back of the skirt.
Sauters had an exceptionally handsome
exhibit OF embroideries. Bode displayed
one of the most striking evening gowns in
the room, a Paris model. of brocade satin,
Coquettishly draped after the Paquin Gre
atiOns.
Virginia Ross displayed a seal silk
beaver with broad hrim and low fat
crown, with white aigrettes at the side.
The most original piece of work in the
IipsChutz booth was a one-piece street
costume of serge drawn work. made over
green satin. The bodice displayed a
dashing one-side effect by means of a
white blanket rever. A large black vel
Vet GainsbOrough hat with handsome os-
trich plumes by Howard & Slater was
worn with the costume.
Nine Esther Mazelle Theresa Tedelia
de Boso, was in charge Of the Lowen-
stine booth. where a number of handsome
tailored effects were on display. The
Srirella corset booth. under the super
vision OF Mrs. VI. Z. lTlDDE, presented an
attractive display. The various features
Of the Spirella were freely demonstrated
by Mrs Tribbv and her companion. who
refused to divulge her identity-for pub
lication.
Distinctive Live Models.
The Schwab live models were alto
gether distinctive. appearing in modish
mourning suits Of black broadcloth,
trimmed with heavy ribbed silk. and
wearing black picture hats.
The booth OF Lansburgh & Bro. was
the Mecca for seekers after beauty hints.
There was facial cream, rouge, skin
food. nail polish, and able demonstrators
to prove to the interested spectator what
can be done by those in the know"
The Gossard corset was given an at
tractive display in the Gossard booth. In
addition, Mrs Gossard had on exhibition
a number of striking hats of unique
design.
The Neighborhood House display at
tracted a great deal Of attention through
out the two sessions. 1t was the most
notable in the history of a long line OF
praiseworthy displays by the House.
Throughout the evening the exhibit Of
o. J. DeMoll. consisting Of an auto
piano. a VictroIa, and a Behning piano,
assisted the orchestra in furnishing music
for the visitors. Tea was served in the
afternoon and punch in the evening.