The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-19
BOWERS OF SPRING FLONERS BEAuTIFY
 READS FAIR WEEK
Oriental Trend of the Fashions is Reflected in Annual Exhi-
 bitiOn of Big Store

is Reflected in Annual Exhi-
 bitiOn of Big Store
 Fair week opened this morning in the D. M.sRead Co. Palms and daffo- dils and other bright spring flowers decorated the huge store lending an attractive setting to the many hand some things on display there. Fair week is devoted almost excluively to the showing of beautiful wearing ap- parel. The great store windows in Main and Middle streets and Fair field avenue are artistically dressed with choice offerings of the big store which makes a specially of exclusive articles in every line of it's business.
 In everything from jewelry to rugs is seen the Chinese trend of the fash ions. Ont,entering the store. one is confronted by most attractive jewell ry counter, bright with beads and bracelets in the blues, greens and reds that only the Chinaman knows how to use together. Here are quaint necklaces, beads, of carved wood, and the new chain girdles that are of un- usual attractiveness. Chinese gods
 
 of honor in the case and there are small quaint brooches c" enamel in various shapes. Jade bracelets and lavallieres are also in the collection.
 Never in the history of Bridgeport has there been a display of fancy combs as are to be seen in the comb section. Here combs in all sizes and shapes set with brilliants and colored stones may be seen. Bandeaus of brilliants and other fancy hair orna- ments for evening wear are also Ion display here.
 For evening wear also, are the handsome new scarves of net having a deep border of brilliant paillettes. The effect of these over an evening gown is especially striking. Scarves of handsome Spanish lace are once more extremely popular and a num- Der are being displayed for Fair week.
 In the collar section are many un- usually handsome varieties of this ar- ticle of apparel. The square shaped collar seems to be the favorite and this may be had in practically every material. Embroidery, bead work, stencilling, and appliqued work are used to trim these.
 Handsome new designs in silk stockings and beautiful new Easter gloves among the attractions on the main floor. as we'll are wonderful ef- fects in beaded baleros, and bandings for evening wear.
 On the second floor the millinery department is, most important sec ton of the store. Here exclusive de signs in sport. hats with parasols and bags to match, close fitting models for travelling and motor wear, and a splendid line of mourning wear may be found. A speciality is also made of children's hats.
 In the coat, suit and dress depart. ment the latest models are shown. Jersey, both the silk >and wool. in the brightest of colors, gold, green, rose. and, tl1ep like; are used for sport suits Skirts are made from bright colored silks, and every skirt has it's pockets There are a number of attractive lit. tie taffeta afternoon dresses which slip on easily and are most becoming, Evening coats of heavy satin have wide bandings of baraboa and are lined with oriental silks.
 The pump and spat are all ore. dominant in the shoe department. h. dications are that this will be the fa- vored footwear for the spring and summer. Boudoir slippers and mules in delicate colors are Sshown here.
 A most important lepartment is that devoted to the little folks. Here special Easter case has been. ar- ranged filled with Easter eggs. rab- bits and the like. In the doll case are two French dolls of which the store Is very proud. They were brought to this country 40 years ago by the Nuns. They have wonderful large dark eyes and are exauisitely dressed. There are all kinds of toy animals to be seen here and here also may be purchased various styles of play clothes for small girls and bows.
 All varieties of handsome sweaters which will be as popular this summer as last. may be had in various colors. The corset department is an unusually attractive zone. and here a new bra ziere. the sWarner rBos. gilt edge bra- ziere', which has confiner and cami- sole combined is especially displayed.
 An eight piece orchestra will give a musical program every afternoon dur ing the week in the rest room and at noon there will be a piano recital.