The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-03-22

Opening Days at Reads-Gorgeous colorings in gowns and millinery. A return to brilliant hues after the sombre days of war.
 ''The Icelanders say there is
 land where all the rainboWs that
 have been, or are yet to be, for
 ever drift to and fro, vanishing
 and reappearing like mortal
 flowers of vapour.'
 William Sharp.
 Is it possible that that land of mys- tery has been discovered, and discov cred in Bridgeport? Have all the rainbows of all the. ages past and fu- ture which is to come, vanished and reappeared in the department store of the D. M. Read Co.,?
 It has been said that a rainbow is made up of all the colors and every shading thereof that has been mixed by any artist, architect, or designer in the world. If that is the case. the search is ended, and those in search of beauty, harmony and de- sign may enter within the boundar- ies of this new land and enjoy the glory therein.
 Plotted plants and beautiful chiffon streamers in lavender yellow and green form a gorgeous stage upon WIlICu euleIS DdiIle r doIlIOn ing her capricious fancies for the spring and summer of 1920. A display of the latest fashions for afternoon and dinner gowns arrests the attention of all who pass. The latest Parisian and New York crea- tions show the mode for harem skirts and new apron panels. One dinner | model in tangarine duXetyne is a sen- | sation. Roshanara crepe is a new material for afternoon dresses. There l is one in white, embroidered with heavy white silk flowers and medal 1 lions. Puppy skin taffeta is made | into a rich afternoon dress with pam niers, plaits and embroideries. An | odd combination of duvetyne and l taffeta marks several of the "crea- tions."
 Wraps for outdoor wear follow the 1 do1man style, and one in beautiful, sage Bolivia cloth is made in grace 1 full folds and cape effects. A wide | deep cuff hem forms a border from ] the hem up the front of the garmen 1 to the neck. Another dolman cape. l coat is made in dark blue serge ac- cordeon plaited with high monk col ] lar.
 | Each seasons showing of hats sur 1 passes the previous one ms year 1 display is more brilliant than ever An imported hat from Paris is shaped 1 like the hats Nero were Gf indeed ht wore any) and one in patent leathe1 has solid embroidery ill vari-coloret silks. French garden hats in sweep ing lines, announce their presence il a joyous manner. American mad hats have individual charms. Hai 1 cloth, Telephone straw. horse hai braid, and black lace are most pop ular.
 1 Spring means but one thing in tn 1 fashion world---new les with har i monious accessories. New hats mus have new and original veiEngs. : veil of fine figured mesh is caugh closely about the throat with a riibbol band edged with ostrich feathers Ribbon, accordeon plaited, is also use for this new checker effect. Chenill dots either in all over patterns or i figures come in beautiful colors t match the hat which it is to adorT
 Such new styles as the Filatone, tn Comet, and the Red Cross veils are i
 brilliant display at the yelling counter ] Feathery ostrich boas are to Succee'
 winter furs, and either taupe or blac
 will be in vogue. In order to give
 bit of color to @ suit or even a ESit ] blouse, Milady will wear a small clus ter of velvet or silk flowers. There a beautiful showing of the latest i