The Washington herald., 1914-02-01
NOVELTIES SEEN IN
WASHINGTON SHOPS
Pretty Pins and Combs Are as Neces-
sary a. Becoming Hats and
Modish Erocks.

Dainty accessories Of dress such a.
veilinea corsage bouquets and pretty
combs are as necessary to pleasing
ensemble as becoming hats and gowns
Perhaps the most charming OF these
accessories are the wells which are more
than usually attractive at present.
The newest among them are the vanity
veflings, which are very popular. They
are of an unusually fine gauzy mesh
patterned with dots. The dots are so
widely scattered that but one should
appear upon the face. thus forming an
attractive little beauty spot" This van
ity yelling sells at sc. 50c. and TIC a
yard. Made up veIlings sell at 81 and
81 each.
Sometimes in place OF the dot a single
woven figure appears, a butterfly, leaf
or a conventional ornament. This butter
fly yelling Is very attractive and sells
at the same prices as the dotted Sorts
Shetland wells In both craquele and fine
hexagon meshes are in great demand be-
cause they are SO soft TO the face and
because they really give an appreciabie
degree of protection and warmth
yeilinEs In All styles.
Short lengths and mill ends OF veilinEs
in all the wanted meshes and patterns
are to be found in the shops at very
TedSOndDlt
sales. Yard lengths in all colors, includ-
ing the taupe and "magpie" veilings,
which always seems to impart a youth
full freshness to the complexion, are be-
ing sold at &c each.
II may not be generally known that
the shops will replace all damaged veil-
ing which may be purchased. giving a
perfect piece in exchange. Their own
contracts with the makers specify that
the goods shall be fiawless.
Some OF the net veilings have a fine
point edge which prevents them from
stretching. They sell at SOC a yard. The
very latest thread-run pattern is the or
child. which is an exceptionally graceful
floral pattern woven into a craquale or
hexagon mesh. II L. 81 a yard
Motor wells OF chiffon cloth in a num-
ber Of attractive colors are being sold at
81. Motor wells OF fine silk gauze In the
new and brilliant shades OF red and
green sell at s. They are two yards
and a half in length.
Things for the Hair.
This is the time of year for getting
pretty combs. hairpins and coiffure orna-
ments at small prices. A general stock
clearance is usually instituted at this
time. and although the self-ssme pat
terms may he duplicated and sold at
higher prices later on, the stores will
sell them now at a great reduction.
Hinged h.irpins of plain shell in a VA
riety Of patterns are attractive and are
made in such way that they serve the
double purpose OF hair ornaments and
hair fasteninGs and sell at 5oc each.
Some OF the new hair ornaments are
designed TO simulate flet net. the meshes
outlined with tiny rhinestones. Tall,
quaintly-patterned combs which look
well with the high couture which Is
beginning to he seen. are of prettily-
mottled imitation shell and are priced at
800
New features among ornaments for the
hair are the bowknots. butterflies. and
flowers formed of iridescent beads and
brilliant rhinestones. They are fastened
To the hair by a single large shell pin.
They are intended for evening wear and
are very brilliant in appearance. One
Of the prettiest Of these is shaped like a
big dragon-fy. The body is of gradu-
ated pearls and the wings are of rhine
stones.