Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-20
WFN7n0WS ARE
DECORATED IN
CHARMING TASTE
Wonderful Creations Are on
Display When Curtains
Are Raised

The window decorations for Har-
Fisburg's fall opening amply repaid
hose who made a special trip 10
he shopping district of the city last
evening. The furniture and jewelry
stores put on extra touches for the
occasion. One window of n JewelrS
Fhop showed an elegant array of
china and diamonds. The furniturs
windows showed wonderful taste Ia
heir displays.
The mems furnishing stores had
heir windows full of the correct
hings for the weil-dressed man.
one window was devoted entirely to
articles which were designed to make
he life of soldier more comfort
able.
The opera slippers for the ladies
we're new in design and material
made to give the long pointed toe
effect.
The ladies' wear attracted the
most attention because of its beauty
hnd graceful curves, Many n hus-
band agreed with his wife that the
garments were butt especially for
her
Living Models
Even the little kddies were not
Forgotten in the opening. BeautifAi
roats and party dresses were shown
or the tots of all ages
The interior of the stores have
put on gala air and other models
hre being shown for the delight ef
he spectators.
Tonight one OF. the merchants Will
have living models. both ladies and
children, to wear and display the
costumes in the window stage.
The windows mill l,a ohanuaA md
bther creations will take the places
bf the ones now on display Tonight.
Haprisburg's fall opening will COM
inue until Saturday evening at
o'clock.
That youth is to be the keynote
bf the seasons fashions Is indicated
n the delightful simplicity that char
acterizes the department store ex-
hibits of the Fashion Show. Yet
withal this note of simplicity there
Is unusual distinction and a striking
individuality in every line.
Distinction in apparel is not alone
matter of selection; first there must
be a reason for adopting some par
Eicular style of designing and next
comes the need for q proper inter
pretation of that design. Altogethef
i requires talent in every directien
o ARRIVE at the perfect final effect.
The selections that go to make UP
he showing in this formal display
fadiates the artistic touches of such
|nasterfl creations as Premet, Cal~
lot Doucet Lanvin and Doeuillet>
from these great artists of women's
fashions have come the inspiration
for all of the better garments that
have come the inspiration for all OF
he better garments that have been
gathered together
For the Vnnnp woman WIN must
soon be off to school or college there
are many things of special. interest
n the new fashions Smartly de-
signed garments made along lines
hat have been approved are ready,
nd Immediate purchasers will find
many fortunate economies that will
tank as achievements in the earlier
season.
In suits for misses and women are
o be found beautifully designed
tyles developed of broadcloth, silver
one, velours, jersey cloths, Rayon-
ier and duet de Laine, In Bur-
sundy, taupe, brown, navy, green.
! eetroot and black. Large rolling
ollars, high stocks and convertible
dollars of selected furs or of self ma
erials add new charm to each
node and among the most favored
bf the new arrivals is to be found n
hew note-tight fitting sleeves. New
'hapings at the waist line, new un-
ven length panels, new pockets, new
belts, new and narrower skirts.
1t is a new season that we're 60
ng into-and everything Is new.
The New Millinery
The opening display of millienry
nds a feast of hat fashions plen-
idly chosen for the tastes of Harris
urg women. noted far and wide for
hnt r oiTNr
tyles. The millinery creations cater
o this taste and offer practically un-
United variety. The smartly de-
igned Rawak hats, the fascinating
raft turbans, the superb Cupid crea-
ions, these and many others reveal
he approved hat fashions of Paris,
or Paris is, as ever, the fountain
cad of authoritative styles and
originates the modes that circulate
hrough all fashions.
More than thousand hats make
his our most impressive Autumn
opening. The new Fall hats depend
largely upon their beauty. Finest
ualities Of Lyons velvet, velours,
batter's plush, soft duvetyne are the
|ich materials that contribute to the
Iueenly splendor of the hats. The
urban is the dominant note and is
Ugh with its soft folds of velvet or
ledIHeTy Trimming. EleRanI mats
re now part of the evening costumes
Paris and will be, too, in America.
Iany large hats are of panne velvet,
lush, satin and fur.
A feature of the opening exhibit
on in one of the stores is a luxurious
hree-piece set of mole skin consist
hg of smart turban, deep shawl and
ovel muff.
One may gain the impression that
is a season of all black hats, but
ich colors are in evidence and many
harming hat modes are expressed in
rown, green, wine, navy taupe, tan,
lsset. aluminium gray, plum, prune
nd purple.