The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-03-21

The new fashion establishment OF the
-Schenthal Company, which
occupies the second floor at 525 Thir-
teenth street northwest, is the Mecca
this week for the woman of fashion.
as there is being displayed by this firm
some very exclusive and handsome
suits, both for morning wear and moro
formal occasions. As a souvenir of
tho opening, this firm is selling a ladies'
nigh grade suit for $S5. Many orders
nave already been placed for these
suits. which are superior, both as TO
workmanship and design. The lowen-
stein-Schenthsl Company will also
make a special display OF corsets and
millinery during the week, and invites
are Interested in spring STYLES to visit
this new location.
Although IL is as yet very early in
the season, the sun is strong enough to
make one think OF a parasol down
town department store has these in
great variety. Some of the smartest Of
of heavy silk taffeta, with floral de-
signs. One Of the prettiest of these
shown by this shop, was of this heavy
taffeta, that shaded from apple to very
dark green. The design on this lovely
model was of roses, from the softest
tones of maurice to old rose. The price
OF this was only 50. Others of very
pretty designs were made of this same
SILK, with a striped border. These were
only $1.98. Either of these may be
found at a store on Eighth street, near
Market place.
Something very smart in the line of
dress accessories is a crocheted tunic
These may be found in variety i'm the
above named store. One that was par
B ticularly chic was a sleeveless affair
that was bound with black velvet. 1t
strapped under the arm with bands Of
of the same across the back. This
model was marked 1880. This over
soft white lingerie frock would make a
gown worthy to be worn at any func-
ton.
AS the month when we can expect
many showers is coming, 1t would be
we'll for those not supplied with rain
coats to take advantage of the sale of
these articles that a store on Seventh,
near K street, is having. These come
In all the usual shades-gray, brown
and putty colored-for $1.9S. These are
the lightweight coats that are SO useful
when travelling, too, and were formerly
priced as high as Sc.
/ Something quite nofel and dainty in
. the jewelry line may be found at cn
( r street store, near Eleventh street.
This is a little hand-painted brooch or
a pair OF shirt waist pins. The painted
designs are the dainty rose, forget-me-
not, and violet patterns, that look so
pretty in q lingerie dress. These are
marked 50 cents, and are as pretty as
the same kind of pin that one pays so
much for in Bermuda.
Something quite new is shown oy the
same store in the way of hat pins
These are not the long srears that seem
to threaten tho life of the wearer, as
well rs the "nes near her, Cot in 5!rect
opposition have very short pins. The
head is very small. being made of an
imitation pearl, set in tiny nest Cs
glass. This glass js what adds the IN.
colors, each lending its glow to the
rearl. These little novelties are priced
Sc. As the new shapes In the millinery
line cannot take SUCH long pin, these
would be just the ones to use.
One of the newest things in ncckwear
is decidedly chic, yet old fashioned,
made in the form of one of the fichus
that used to adorn the neck of our
grandnothers. A G street store, near
Eleventh street, Is offering these made
up in net with a tiny lace ruffie to
A collar of this description would make
a little cotton dress look quite stun
ming.
As the newest frocks show the draped
lines, much embroidery Is going to be
this treatment. A shop On Seventh
street, near d street, is offering this
deep embroidery. that was marked $l.2j,
for rs cents. This comes in all toe
blind embroidery, and is forty-tive
inches wide.