The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-24

things for street wear, and arc shown
3 In almost every variety.
At Whitlock's they have fitted up u
dear little apartment which They call
the French room. II is n fascinating
place, with dainty appointments and
long mirrors and some lovely bonncts
are to be seen there. One OF the new
est is black velvet affair. rcall, a
wide oblong sailor effect, trimmed sim
ply In n white and gray scarull and
fastened on ono side of the brim with
single pink bud. whose centre Is
formed of feathers. MI of tho hats
there show the prevailing note of black
and white. and. whether for the street
afternoon function or theatre all have
simplicity Of detail that /. very
pleasing.
one of the best models ut Murray's
Is IL royal purple velvet sui, The cont
is doubled breasted and comes nearly
TO The bottom OF the straight skirt The
collar Is trimmed in fox fur. and n
SILK cord of the same purple shade FIN
iShcs The edge. gold-colorcd velvet
rose iehds another color not to this
costume.
HAS STUNNING DISPLAY
OF EVENING DRESSES
khufnann G. Go. has ~ stunning dis
play OF handsome evening dresses. rep
rcschiing great sums OF money In ma >
tcrial and design. one Of the oddcs'
''' '''St unique SHOW t1crc Is AN nm o.
ported evening gown of black sa, m
! Ihc black net and lace falls from tho
shoulder and is caught in slightly,
above the waist with embroidered bands
OF net and let ornaments jet fringe
finishes the skirt, with itE three
Hounccs of black lace and the long
sleeves. extending far over the hands.
ana the high Medici collar arc also Of
rare black lace.
In the rcadyt o-wcar department at
Fourquean. Temple 81 CO. are some
very nobby separate coats They are
OF very ultra style. with the So
called bell bottoms and the fullncss
falling from the hips. Trumpet sleeves
and stylish buttons and velvet brni
make these coats very attractive fcn
| lures Of the fall display. One coat in
particular was fashioned OF bIacl,
waffle cloth. and the trimming was OF
applique velvet and buttons. They also
show another atylc in heavy blue bav-
adea poplin.
The limo of evening gowns at Thai
himer's Is really hcwildering array
Quaint little gowns and odd little
frocks charm alike and the dinner and
theatre dresses are OF the latest mode
| noted there n three piece dinner md
theatre dress OF exquisite taupe velvet
and silver cloth, combined with silver
lace and n sheer bodice Of chiffon Thia
gown follows the MoHcnage line. fall.
tunic. and tho coat is stunning ar
I fair built of silver brocadc and gray
1 velvet
One OF the quaintest gowns shown
this season Is the now sleeveless basque
effect that | saw at Miller & Rhoads
! This. too. is designed in velvet. 'rhc
basque, which literally has no sleeves
Is OF black velvet and the skirt OF
black net and lace falls over foInda =
ton OF dead white satin. Thi. net
skirt is finished around tho bottom
with a band OF monkey fur The high
collar OF black velvet is lined with
white satin, and one red rosebud is the
cnlSi trimming used on the waist The
gowns At this shop are Of Unusually in
dividua! design and character, and the
combinations OF cUlors and materials
is most pleasing
FASHION DISPLAYS LAST
REMAINDER OF THE WEEK
The autumn fashion display viii las.
the remainder OF this week and the
shopping district will be crowded with
eager purchasers during that time It
Is splendid show, and Il wonderful
panorama of paraphcnalia for Miladv
is there unfolded. The lilies of the
Held only. take no thought OF how
they shall be clothed in this day and
time, and. since summer is done and
the feet OF the shopper upon the open
door OF our stores. the counters every
where are laden with tempting wares
/ The hundreds and hundreds of real
; purchasers. a. we'll as tho eager thronc
l OF on-lookers in our Broad stree,
| shops this week. attest the success and
J bear witness TO the need OF such ar
opening. You are invited, and YOU are
! expected TO come.