Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-25

A N OLD rhymist speaks about the
~ primrose as Merry Springtime's
harbinger." Pausing before Lee
Lannon'S Flower Shop window, in The
Fontenelle Hotel, I noticed many small
plants abloom with these same lovely
blossoms that inspired the poet, be-
sides pots Of bright cyclamen, cinerar-
las and hyacinths for which Ruskin
might have sold the loaf of bread to
feed his soul-and, oh. Just the dam
test little table ferns! Why not have
at least one Of these pretty plants to
adorn your home this week? 1t will
bring happiness to all the family. They
are priced only Csc to 800. Phone
Douglas S244.
MASTERS comingl And, how about
n, your new Bonnet? Belle Hatch,
- 1920 Farnam, has some stunning
models, both in tailored hats and beau
tiful lacy affairs for evening wear.
One thing particularly love about
her hats Is the hand-work she puts
on with truly an artists touch.
TIME immortal bard certainly knew
thing or two when he said.
THE apparel oft proclaims the
man" And when It comes from
Luclen Stephens Shop you may be
assured of its absolutely correct form.
There you'll find your Easter neck
wear. hosiery, hat and gloves-and.
Mr.. Man. II you're a bit ultra in your
taste, may I suggest walking
stick, too?
NoMETHING is surely happening in
THE UPTOWN RETAIL DIS
~ TRICT. II you don't believe me,
Just take a peep into A. T. Benson's
Speciality Shop, 1912 Farnam St., and
see for yourself, My, but you'll be
the surprlzee when you see the large
proportions this shop is assuming
and with all the extra, new fixtures be-
ing put in it's certainly going too be
one OF omaha's most inviting shops
for women. So busy was everybody
the day'I visited this shop this week
that I did bit Of exploring on my
own hook-and let me tell you. dis
covered some frocks inside the show
cases that were positive beauties
fresh. little frocks of lustrous, firm
taffeta some combined with Georgette.
and in the bright. sunshiny colors so
popular this Spring. Every woman
should include a blue taffeta in her
wardrobe-most practical thing in the
world. you know! The Snecialty Shop
has a splendid line of these.
TVFRY time stop for chat with
~ Miss Pargeter at The Neckwear
Section Of Thompson Belden's,
spy something new and attractive In
the show cases. This week 1t was
stocks of pique with wonderful ties of
that marvellous silk. 70 San-so good
looking to wear with tailored and
sports suits, and decidedly new! Then
the Georgette collars this Spring are
SO pretty to dress up" a suit or frock.
and come in plain white or trimmed
with colors-some dainty ones with
lace medallion insets. Pongee and
Rajah collars, too, are very smart In
deed, and Dame Fashion dictates we
are to wear organdy collars this sea-
son with taffeta suits and gowns. Also
I saw such sweet, little vestees Of
embroidery. fine lace and embroidered
crepe while peering into those fasci-
mating show cases.
m HE World Of Femininity has It's
thoughts now centralized on THE
EASTER HAT. Have you found
yours yet? II not, let me urge you
to see the tailored models at The
Drahos-Luttlg Hat Shop. Jaunty hats
In the popular shades Of blue, green
and rose from famed Eastern makers.
The bon-ton of our city seem to favor
this shop--but don't wonder, though,
for Drahos- Luttlg hat is characters.
tic In Its cleverness.
Crowns are high and brims are large
on the modish picture hats.
THIS little item should be OF spe-
cial interest to Christian Scien-
lists. In looking over the many
beautiful pictures on display at A.
Hospe's Store, discovered few finely
colored platino types that every scien-
fist would enjoy having In his or her
home. THE Home Of Mary Baker
Eddy"-S2.50. THE Mother Church in
Boston"-$1.5o. Church of Christ
Scientist, COMMONWEALTH. Then there
Is that masterpiece Of Struts, "A
Little Child Shall Lead Them" ex-
quisitely finished in water colors, for
s12.oO. and new picture. equally APP
pealing. by the same artist. called
1.-THE Reign of Love-" "Christ in the
Temple" and Daniel in the Lions
Den" are favorite subjects also both
$1,000.
TT oW often do we hear ladies' In
clined to be stout remark. I'm
always obliged to have my