Norwich bulletin., 1917-09-22
THE SEASONS FURs,
 AS TO PELT, STYLE AND PRICE
Big Demand for Evsry Modish Skin Sure to Follow First Genuips Cold Snap-What Will be Worn by Fashien's Leaders-sets in High Favor.

tip to the woman who must econ omize-if you are intending to buy furs, now is your time! There is go- ing to be tremendous demand for this season. Of course no skins can be imported so that every pelt avail able, is going to be bought up as soon as really cold weather sets in. That
 Big saIss Inevitable.
 Then. too. as has been pointed out. employed women and girls are going to buy furs this winter as never be- fore. All of them, in every line, have been earning unprecedented salaries and wages during the past two years vest in handsome furs-the last touch of elegance to either a plain CT dressy costume.
 Naturally, the wearing of summer furs at Fashions mandate has helped diminish the ordinary stock: so every thing forecasts big fur season, dur ing which the late corners are going to regret their delay in buyins.1s
 Local Stocks Ample.
 Fortunately, as noted during these formal Fashion Days in the Norwich stores: this city is well supplied with furs in every conceivable line All that is needed is a touch of genuine frost to start up the demand.
 Even now. many wise women have purchased for the certain wearing time which cannot be long deferred An abnormaIly warm fall does not mean that October and November may not prove months of real winter storms and cold.
 Hudson Seal Leading.
 Asked what was to be the prime favorite in swagger furs the coming season. a local expert stated that while taupe fox and taupe wolf are in high favor all signs foreteIl a great run of popularity for Hudson seal.
 Cross fox has been good summer fur, but the red belts are not com ing in so strong for later wear. The manufacturers are making a feature of the whole fox, head and brush. in shades of taupe and brown Band of all the fashionable furs are liked.
 The smartest Coats.
 Fur coats are after the military or collar and border. Also they are showing more or less of the fitted de- sign at the waist. About 45 inches is the. popular style for the modish so precious. naturally the drift is to- ward shorter coats.
 As to tints. black has the greatest l call, the vogue of black furs increasr ing every season.
 Barrel Mufs.
 The barrel huff predomirates in | the fashionable shapes, although some 1 models of the pillow type are ad- in the competition for popu- arity. Collars are straight. stole cut, with 1 a leading toward the cape effect Many ia shionable hats are trimmed with | tur. to match suits or coats.
 Prices Reasonable Yet.
 Considering the big fur demand, prices up to now continue reasonable. For instance, a Yukon fox set of spe- ;ial elegance shown yesterday. scarf md huff large and comfy looking in | he last degree. was priced only ss9. Near by. Klondike set on the same order bore $50 mark Either set | would delight the most fastidious wo- nan, and the rich dark colors made | either well adapted for wear with my colored suit or gown. II
 Hat, Muff and Cape.
 In the matter of sets, superb was a brown taupe fox cape. with georgette md velvet adOrnment a barrel huff (i iguring the whole skin, and a velvet urban trimmed with the fox, yet the 'rice was only $50 for wha. must 'rove a joy to the beholder and the vearer. anne matched fur idea made a big it at one opening this ween The lat had draped crown in Pellin vel ct. it's brin showing a wide band of noleskin. which soft fur was repeat d in the short stole. The price tag or the set was but about $17
 Remember then that whoso would uy furs to an advantage must buy ow.
 Where the very latest in peIts and 1sde garments and sets can be found gill be learned by /. study of what