The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-09-22
SEASON FASHION
OPENINGS BEING
HELD TODAY

~ 'lp''N tue Hiih'l VI tlt ItIilllllHt NtTSt ,
toward the new thoughts in attire
Beauty must be adorned. and the bles-
sing of the age is the incentive abil-
itv OF the woman to make the most of
whatever beauty she may be endowed
with, and in these days OF extrava-
gance. and enhancement of nature 5
gifts, there are practically none among
our ladies who do not make the best
of themselves, to the delight of man
kind who have not yet learned the art
of we'll dressing.
Millinery and the subtle little trifles
of the up to date woman s apparel are
the magic wands that steer many an
ardent admirer into the ever increas-
ing fold of woman devotces. and these
creations of headgear are better seen
than described
What can one say of large or small
hat made of velvet and flowers and
with large brass buckle on the side,
or in front, and vet it would be sacri-
lege to stop at that, for it is not the
hat, nor the trimming that make the hat
what it finally appears when worn pv
its owner. but it is the warm tinge of
personality with which the wearer en-
dows the creation that makes us Won
der that so little can mean so much
Mrs. A. NJ Riddick
Small hats have the tendency to the
'ci,a TO Il
made principally of velvet. and quite
range of these little things can be seen
today at the opening that Mrs. Rid
dick has staged for her patrons and
friends.
Large hats are also in vogue. and
are extra large, bearing upon the old
picture hats OF several seasons ago. so
that the crv will be that's off when
worn at the movies. They are mostly
of the flat crown order with little
trimming. and the beauty of the crea-
ton lies in the fine Workmanship put
into the make up.
Geerrettc crepes are again in vogue,
being fashionable this fall as they were
during the latter days of the past
spring.
A pretty assortment Of art collars
in crepe de chine and organdics are be-
ing shown in white. for wear with
gowns of contrasting cole" thus Civ
ing the pronounced contrast effect SO
greatly in vogue with the fashion cen
ters
The hats shown for children are oe
the crushed effect, il both black and
colors.
Burroug rs -Pittman Wheeler Co.
Novelty tailored suits are being
shown in all the lca,iing colors of the
season, the materials being of broad
cloths, gabardines, poplins and serges
which materials run to heavier fab
rics than in former seasons. Several
new colorings are shown which are
very attractive.
Among the dress goods will be seer
a nice line of silk poplins in all colors.
Laces are shown in good assortment,
including oriental, Hamburg and silk
nets, in all coors. This too, is the
home of Butterick Patterns.
M. Hoffman & Bro.
Coat suits and one piece dresses are
being shown, and in this department.
can also be seen an attractive line Of
cloaks for ladies and children. The
new sweaters are also on display. Dres;
goods are shown i'll the newest vogue
and the trimmings in fur, gold, sllvc'
and pearl are very pretty. Shirt waist
in new and becoming assortment as wei
as the popular MILDLY blouse in varie'
selection.
Silks in crepe de chine, sat;ns, fame,
tafetas and novelty weaves in al
colors are to be seen. The latest sho
novelties in high tops, in white, Ha
vana brown, African kid with cham
pagne tops, and soap kid will be at
tractive to the up to date woman.
F. G. Josey & Co.
Ladies silk and voile waists, blouse
and smocks, faces, embroideries, an
other items of the art department max
up very attractive showing.
Among the heavier goods can b
found line of the season s serge
broadcloths, woolen poplins and batist
for suits and dresses.
The underwear and corset depar
ment are complete with full lines fe
ladies and children. For ladies tn
firm show the Sherwood shoe, and II
children the Goodman brand.
Pitt1nan & Bishop.
This house makes a speciality of tt
Fern waist, which is a moderate prl'
garment and comes in - scal-pac' G
vclope. The manufacturer s clai
that they can supply waist of vel
latest style at low price, and tn
two new styles are sent to the deal
every week.
Bee Hive Department Store.
Mr.. Baron has returned from t
Northern markets and states that
has secured some vcr-- attractive b: