Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-10-03
GORGEOUS DISPLAYS
At MERCHANTS THREE
DAY STYLE SHOW

SeaSOnS may come ana seasons may
go, but never before have the rner i.
chants of Waterville had the gorgeous
styles shown in the city during the
three-day style show which opened
Thursday The windows are looking
their prettiest, and the soft. luxurious
materials are displayed in numerous de-
signs Prices are higher than Usual.
but despite the cry Of the high cost of
living we recall one year ago when our
people waited with the greatest of in
terest news from the front that the
for which all were longing. Merchants
then displayed styles Of somber color
and designs. knowing not what the out
come Of the year might be. Today our
industries are all running and our peo-
pie are prosperous and we'll might cur
merchants clothe their windows in
goods of the best texture possible. as
people have confidence that all he
great questions facing them today will
be settled satisfactory to all.
The l.. H. soper Co.. The Fashion.
the Emery Brown Co. and the Ward
we'll dry goods for department stores
were included in the fashion show, ami
each store had models which were OF
an extreme and exquisite style. show
ing the light and newest fall colors In
the new fall suits. coats. millinery.
frocks, furs. blouses. skirts. evening
models ard accessories for autumn
wear. Tn, millinery store OF Carrie
Stemets and Ida Taylor Hersum showed
some of the most extreme models in
hats and the ladies' and gents shop
window.
The materials and patterns this sea.
son are more numerous, than ever and
there are many rev kinds of materials
shown in various ARTICLES. Some Of the
most popular shades are brown. tan
gray, Pompeiian red, and many other
fine colors, found In serges. tricotines
and jerseys. these three materials be-
ing the newest and best sellers. The
trimmings thi, season are of the rich.
est quality.
The waist and skirt will be very
popular this year as usual and there
are numerous designs to be. chosen
from. The rich plain and stripe is
ever so popular and are made in
box-plaited and accordian plated.
The Jersey skirt in various patterns
is seen and the mel-o-tone, which is
similar to the goods used in making
the so-called channels gloves and
spats. the three combinations making
a striking costume for the street.
Waists are as usual In a hundred
patterns and of several kinds of ma
terial. but the handkerchief linen,
georgette. crepe-de- chene and stripes
are exceptionally good. The tailored
waist is always worn with suit.
but more dressy patterns are found
in the blouses and frocks.
a Dresses are of the Simplest pu.,erns
and are extensively braided and
embroidered, which adds much to
the appearance of the winter and fall
dresses. They are seen in silk jerseys.
wool jerseys, serges, tricotines, vel
.vetiiies, satin. silk. tricolette and.
I auIette and georgettes.
sxThe coats this season are shown in
velours, plush. beaver, silvertone,
crystal cord, chameleon cord, crys-
tai tipped bolivia. broadcloths and
are in various styles. and are trim
med with the seal collars, plush and
the various other furs which are so
fashionable.
The suits this season are in the
newest styles and colors. but owing
to the extremely high price. they are
not as popular thus far as the coat.
However brown Is a leading shade,
and other popular shades are pom.
peian red. taupe shade. the old
stand by. blue, and many other col
ors which are always good.
Furs are exhibited in many de-
signs. and are ever SO good this sea-
son, there being numerous kinds and
patterns to choose from. including
the rich squirrel, beaver, seal. fox.
silver tipped fox, skunk. raccoon. AMI
the muskrat. The fur coat as we'll
as the neck pieces and muffs are ex-
ceptionally' leading this fall, and
despite the fact that the fur coats
are extremely high, they are more
serviceable and economical in the
end, for a fur coat is always In style
and very seldom wears out.
The millinery showing Is in rich
exquisite models, showing some of
the extreme styles, md the leading
colors seem to be black and burnt
orange although there are several
NJ har cOlOra IN IN fn0oh