South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-05-27

classes for the training OF writer's
on subjects pertaining 10 feminine
fashions. the teacher might per
hHps, expect an essay 10 begin as
follows: The sweater IS one of the
most popular garments Of the day.
IL is worn BY men. as we'll as by
women and children. Mems sweat
ers are. naturally, rather plain,
heavy garments in dark-colored
wool Those provided for women,
however. are often handsome in de-
sign. color and material. Sweaters
for small boys and girls resemble,
respectively. those made for men
and women
Such an opening paragraph, even If
not thrillingly interesting, would be,
nevertheless. quite correct. But, II
the writer were 20 continue her dis
sertation with remarks on the sweat
ers offered TO women and girls this
season. she might make IL really
quite readable. For the ever popu-
lar sweater Is even more OF a fav-
orite just now than ever. And, as
for color. il out-rivals even the mill
linery, which is saying "A great deal.
II you were 10 visit the workshop Of
some manufacturer OF these gar
ments in either silk or wool. you
would be amazed at the length and
variety Of his sample color strips. II
would seem that the most exacting
seeker for any particular shade must
be satisfied.
g. "a III Of
riety in that as well. To be sure,
the coat sweater leads that is
readily understood. because it is 50
much easier 20 don than the slip
over garment. However, the MILDLY
sw, lter, as it is called this season,
bids fair 10 appropriate a large por-
tiop OF popular approval The one
shown in the accompanying illustra-
ton is OF bright canary yellow wool,
in what is known as the Shetland
stitch. II has a plain Y neck, large
enough 10 allow IL 20 be slipped on
over the head with ease. The neck
is finished off with a plain, fiat knit
ted band and the collar Of the blouse
shows up above IL. The lower edge
Of the sweater and the cuffs are of
the same wool. but knitted in
heavy. ribbed stitch The sash is
finished with tassels OF the yellow
wool at the end. II the girl who
had her picture drawn wearing this
sweater had only known il. she
might have tied that sash in much
more unusual and attractive way.
Instead Of knotting il in front. she
might have crossed II there and
drawn the tassel ends back through
the loops under the arms and let an
end hang down at each side. That
is By far the latest thing in sash
management and IL looks very well.
This model Is made I'M all colors,
light and dark. The bright emerald
green ia exceedingly smart. A Pan
ANA hat. or any kind OF a sport
straw, would become a good acces-
sorv III IL were trimmed with wor-
sfed band 10 match the sweater. or
if it had some odd design embroider-
ed right on the straw in wool or.
II preferred. il might have heavy
ribbon band 10 match.
A goodIy number of the sweaters
sold in the United States of Amer
lea are imported from Europe, par
ticularly from Scotland England
and Switzerland, according TO the
buver for one Of New York's largest
stores. which always has a number
Of smart. exclusive models. How
ever she adds. a considerable guam
tity are made i'm the United States.
And the American product com
mares most faVorably with the for
eign. In fact the domestic silk
sweaters seem 10 be more popular
than the imported ones, for, al
though American silks may not per
haps have ali the good wearing
qualities Of the others. they show
more variety OF design. Moreover.
excellent wool IS TO be had IN Amer
lea.
Those MILDLY sweaters are OF do
mestic manufacture. so are others
~ an Atwood lightweight heather
mixture, which are just the things
for cool evenings In camp. Others
of alpaca wool put through the
brushing machine are offered for
wear in the mountains and at the
eeashore These come i'm beautiful
colorings: one OF tawny brown. with
trimmings OF heather gray and
white pearl buttons. is among the
new models.
The yelling sweater is perhaps the
latest arrivals in this line. II is Of
the finest. sheerest AngOra wool. and
were II not for the buttons. could be
drawn through a finer ring IL comes
from Scotland. in lovely colors. and
Is pretty over a white gown.
England contributes a travelling
sweater; comfortable. long, warm
garment of fuzzy cashmere wool,
which may be fastened up closely
about the neck II desired
A reversible sweater coat is cut
o. long. slender lines. and is com
% etely hnishsd on both sides. even
50 buttons. loops and such things.
Thus IL may he pink fiber affair.
with collar and cuffs OF tsupe jer-
sey cloth. or II may be a taupe jer-
sey sweater. with trimmings Of pink
6ber. The sash is Of the pink fiber.
whichever way II Is worn. This
comes in other color combinations
as well.
Fiber sweaters are well liked. and
fhev wear better than silk 50 this