Omaha daily bee., 1918-02-03
DEAR WOMEN FOLKS: "The

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things, that I'm sure we should all
be as happy as--weli, not kings"
even II our dear old friend r. L. S.
did say so to make 1t rhyme. for In
these days surely no one envies kings.
queens, princes, or princesses---but,
anyway, it's a mighty interesting
place these pre-spring days for. US
women to live in. .t.\t
Buyers are now returning from
their eastern trips with all sorts of
fresh, new lovely merchandise, from
the smartest shops Of Fashions Hub,
and we're all on the tip.toe Of ex-
pectancy waiting until we can get the
first peep. ......
I'm always so delighted to "just
happen In" at the moment OF the ufi-
packing of a box OF dainty frocks. or
clever suits and coats---and 1t posi-
lively thrills me with joyful anticipa-
tion when some one of my many
friends in the stores, or shops calls
me up over the telephone and says:
Polly, some pretty things have just
arrived. Don't you want to come
over and see them?" You can just
imagine how fast / push the hatpins
in my sailor hat and sally forth.
"The Cup That cheert."
A FRAGRANT cup Of ted OF Ori-
"A entail brew will be served to
you from the daintiest Japanese
china, on Tuesday afternoons durinps
the month of February, tween the
hours Of two and five If you'll drop
into the Oriental Shop Of the w. H
Eldridge Importing company at
1918 Farnam street. This AT Home"
day custom is not an infrequent fea-
ture in exclusive shops of our coast
cities, but it is the first time, to my
knowledge. that it has been done in
Omaha. You'll enjoy browsing about
this lovely shop with its quaint and
unusual wares. This week very at
tractive cotton crepe kinionos will be
offered at special prices. | hope to
meet you there NEXT Tuesday.
A Bit O. Gossip.
m HESE columns have been quite
l. free from scandal heretofore,
but I heard something" this week
that simply can't refrain telling you
about. Miss Blue Serge Suit, has a
new affinity this spring and its whis-
pered that they are very congenial
companions. It's no other than Navy
Blue Boot" and more swagger style
in footwear has never invaded the
realms of Fashion. saw it in Napier's
Booterie this week. 1t is all-over kid
with light weight hand welt sole, kid
covered French heel to match and
nine-inch laced top. The price is
$3.50. We may expect to see the
two strolling on the boulevard to-
gether the first warm day of early
spring. ..,
When He "Pops the Question"
u VERY girl, no matter how ap-
IL parently devoid of sentiment
she is, holds within her secret heart
the hope that some day tiny twink
ling gem viii adorn the third finger Of
her left hand. At Arnold II. Edmon-
ston's pretty jewellery shop, second
floor Securities building, there 10
tray OF small, but very lovely
diamond rings for $50. They're set
in platinum and may be bought on the
easy payment plan il you like.
Tres Militaire.
T N these piping times garment in
1 military effect is sure to be pleas
inp. Among the new coat arrivals at
F. w. Thorne's Uptown Shop are two
of all wool Delhi cloth, with remov-.
able Military capes, the corners OF
which are turned back and fastened
with buttons, disclosing bright plaid
satin Innings. One of army tan is
lined with black and red, the other OF
Pekin blue has a lining of blue and
green. Priced $2o.5O Irregular $3.50
values). 49,.
Suits and Dresses from a Celebrated
Maker.
M ISIS LA BOCHEN in Brandeis'
'Axl Suit Section had told me they
were coming, so I've been on the tip
toe of expectancy for days. eagerly
waiting to see these famous "Milgrim"
suits and dresses which have been the
talk of eastern fashion centers. | was
certainly delighted when / saw them,
for infinite smartness and tailored ex-
cellence is depicted in every line of
these gems OF the designers art. Some
strictly tailored suits of navy blue
serge and tricotine, with the new ultra
narrow shoulder effect and close ft-
ting sleeves, were brought out for M
inspection. My. but they were good
lookingl But your eyes will tell you
more in a glance than words would in
a page, so ask to see them when you
visit Brandeis' Store. .