Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-08

MhAl DO you Know about this fasnlon
w show that's going to be held next
wednesday, Thursday and Friday at the
Walton in the Pierrot Roof Garden from
until 10 o'clock?
Some idea, that. it strikes me! There
will be display of gowns and hats by living
models, and they will be auctioned off
every evening. And the whole thing will
be held under the auspices of the Navy
Recreation. The Fashion Show is to take
in industrial garments and gowns in the
summer modes And wait till you see
those industrial garments!
TT WAS while observing the many
women war workers in New York that
Mrs. Charlotte Hale, of Boston twho has
given two sons to the service), became in-
spired with the idea of originating an
entirely new costume, which, unlike the
present stiff uniforms, would appeal to all
women for their modesty, comfort and
safety.
Six different garments have been de.
signed by Mrs. Hale, ana they include ap.
propriate costumes for the farmerette.
munition worker, elevator operator and
conductor; while in response to appeals
particular gown has even been ar
ranged for evening wear. All of these
dresses conform to the war regulations in
regard to conservation of material, and none
Of them requires the addition Of petticoat
beneath. They are made of the ordinary.
everyday materials. such as gingham and
khaki cloth, with a trim cuff at the ankle;
but much skill has been employed in the
designing that utility never once over
sbada f,,il,, ,i,,in
A NUMBER of additional garments which
Ahave been donated by the leading firms
in the city will be auctioned or to the high
est bidder those evenings. too. And Chris
tie Macdonald and other well-known act
resses will be present each evening.
The proceeds of the affair will be given
to the work Of the Department of Navy
Recreation, of which Mrs. Edward T.
Stotesbury Is national chairman. The
Woman's Navy Service, of which Mrs.
George Dewey is president. has created
department Of navy recreation for the pur-
pose Of providing the men with such arti.
ces Of amusement and diversion as will
promote their contentment and happiness
during the war. Tobacco games, books,
magazines, comfort kits, musical instru-
ments, motion-piCture films, athletic out
fits and any practical articles the men
themselves ask for and 1t is possible to
provide sent by patriotic individuals
and organizations; and it is the knowledge
that these tokens OF gratitude and affection
are received from the people at home for
whom they are fighting that does more
than anything else to enhance the morale
of our American navy.
FTNHE Navy Recreation ought to make a
L lot out of the show, becau use there's a
fascination about buying frocks at auction
and those Of us who have felt that on ac-
count Of the war we had better econoIhize
in gowns perhaps can buy them with
clear conscience, and in this way help the
cause.
There is to be dancing every evening
after 10 o'clock, and I suppose supper will
be served for those who want it; and al
together it's a delightful idea right in the
middle of summer, this way to have some
thing like this to go to besides movies,
though they ever diverting and very
often highly instructive.
JTTEREN'T you surprised to hear that
w Jas. Smith and Katharine Hancock
were married on Friday evening? I'm sure
don't know why any one should be sur.
prised though, in these days, for once
you're engaged you're liable to get married
any moment il your fiance is a "sojer"
and you see Jas. is "sojcr" and lieu
tenant too, If l am not mistaken.
They were married in old st. Davids
there for the summer, OH Friday evening
at half-past O'Clock, and left Immediately
after the ceremony on wedding trip. I
suppose Jas. had only few days furlough
and will be going over soon, so what will
you? It's decidedly nice match. but
don't feel awfully happy about any of these
weddings It's so hard on the man who
has to go and so hard on the woman who
has to stay. But believe IL We're in the
same position I'd DO the same thing and so
would you. Don't contradict me- !
Katharine is the daughter Of Mr. and
Mrs James Hancock, of St. Davids, and
Jas, who is really James Somers Smith.
Jr, is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. J. Somers
Smith, of this city.
HNHE Sullivan wedding was a lovely affair
L indeedA IThe little church st. Kath-
crimes. which you know is on Lancaster
Pike, was mass Of bloom, and the bridal
party was so large and impressive it al
most filled the upper part Of the church.
Leta did certainly look radiant Her amber
gold hair shone against the lace veil like
an aureole, and she was extremely graceful.
frankie, too. looked lovely in her pink
frock; and as for Elaine, she is really stun
ming, and will no doubt make a sensation
when the time for her debut arrives IL this
awful war is over then.
There were crowds of people from Wash.
ington, New York, Boston and other cities,
besides the large circle of Philadelphia
acquaintances. In fact it was hard for
every one to get into the church In spite of