Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-14
FALL APPAREL AND HATS.
Distinctive Touches About Coats and Suits-Charmine Afternoon and Ev- ening Dresses-The Newest Milin- cry Models.

A Fall opening is certain to bring a hot wave, but women do not mind that. as was evidenced Wednesday. when many were industriously trying on furs and fur trimmed garments, at the first of the season's display of smart apparel.
 Side by side with the snuggest of motor and walking coats and the newest of Autumnal suits were shown the sheerest and gauziest of evening gowns; and a liberal proportion of the shoppers were giving attention to these also. --
 There is always keen interest to glimpse the new tints and fabrics and cut and design of the handsome gar ments and waists on view and to learn what fashion authorities have devis- ed for correct dressing for the com irg winter.
 In the favored coats on display, the best colors appear to be Burgundy. 9 rich dark green, fawn brown. mole skin and wine. There are other Ntints, of course; but these take the lead in popularity
 Black is holding it's own. and fancy mixtures and stripes come In attrac- tive models.
 Al! the smart showings in wraps are richly, lined; in fact it seems almost 8 pity that some of them could not he worn wrongs -Side-out in order to display the elegantly lowered satins. striped and shaded silks and what not. which form their inner finish
 There is scarcely a, coat cut with ont the modish flare. The majority of the designs are belted, have cape col l2re GeeD cnffs. much fur trimmings and nnusually handsome and exnen- Siyo buttons.
 the popularity of the senarate skirt is roticeable. and many of these come jn elegant and exclusive weaves and fa b11cs which make the models most enticing. On many Of these skirts the popular Charlie Chaplin pockets apnear again.
 Skirts to suits are almost univer- sally plain as regards trimming, al- though some of the choicest models show brafding in military style, bor- ders of fur. and the like. Yoke ef- fects, pin tUcks. gathered back nov el ideas in belts, there is something to suit all tastes in the wide assort- mert
 A strong bid for favor is made this season with an elegant line of after One el1own yesterday was in canary GeorSette. with girdle. hem banding and the three big buttons on the bodice of rich seal fur This design had long sleeves of the Georgette
 A striking suit in Santiago broad GiCtI4 CtIitNS III cL IiIi ecu lleA1 lSIS tOdt, with collar and cuffs in self panne. The Yoke skirt is a trif1e fuller than was the past season model.
 Charming was flesh net model in an evening gown. developed over pink cl;armeuse The girdle of delicate pink panne velvet was, finished with a knot of old blue orchids. Bands of opa1escent sequins formed the trim ming of bodice and skirt.
 Beautiful Hats.
 While the new garments received much attention from shoppers. the elegant hats were not overlooked on Wednesday. One which was great ly admired was the new jockey shape in black velvet. with binding and fac ing of modish coral satin, having a nammor band of coral as a finish
 Elegant was a large shape with rich purple velvet brin, pale pink corded silk crown. a pink rose with tinsel leaves at the front.
 Distinguished looking was a Napo- leon hat in satin antique in dark brown. On the rolling front brim a, French chenille flower formed the sole but most effective trimming.
 A model which would attract at tention anywhere for it's novelty and exclusive touches was a large tailored sailor, one-half it's top facing of black satin. the other half of black velvet. From brim to brim over the tween the two fabrics, is a row of velvet buttons. This hat would be especially rich and distinguished looking for semi i-mourning wear, but of course is suitable to any use calling for tailored fleadware
 Essentially rich looking was a sailor shape in taupe velvet, with shaded plumes. and a plain tinsel and rib bon bow finish.
 Aster purple velvet formed a pie ture hat, with uncurled ostrich band headed with natty tips in taupe.
 These are mere suggestions as to the elegant stocks of garments and the wide line of hats on display by ad- vertisers who proHer helpful hints in The Bulletin today.