The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-10-06

date. He introduced the medals
as they appeared, describing their
wearing apparel with honest'to-
goodness French accent. Re ladies
wiz ger pretty gowns and pretty
faces, were the designers main
theme Of remark. In between the
exhibits this gentleman With spark.
ling eve and ready wit contributed
irreleYent reflections such as:
What would we do WlG-out ze
beautiful woman and 70 beautiful
mani"
In introducing baby Patty Simon.
little son of Mr.. and Mrs. Dalton
Simon, who was first on the pro-
grom, and who was carried out in
a baby basket In the garments Of
marked deliciously: "zis is the
style to be in fsshone with accent
on shone} mex year" He then
launched into a funny dissertation
on fashions from Eve down.
Tiny Betty Ann Mills was ap.
plauded loudly, everybody rising
In his seat peIl.mell, to see the
dainty little lady dressed in highly
abbreviated dress OF white organ
die with yellow sweater and yellow
tam. Betty's poise was wonderful
and she danced like fairy ali
about the stage and q short, very
short distance down the aisle, not
disappearing behind the curtains
before she had thrown the sweet
est of kisses to those who watch
ed. A number Of baby articles
were on display on racks.
In between fashion exhibits were
musical numbers. Frank Delligatti
was announced in dignified French
style. Frank did not appear. wi
some one please tell Fre.ank to
come out OF re back room, shout.
ed the French deacon. The local
artist hurried to place and delight
ed his audience with several Vlo-
lin selections played very well In
deed with promise Of future great
ness when life has hurt and nodded.
Jack Abbott sang to repeated ap'
plause with his voice never better;
And Miss Pauline Reed charmed
all who heard her, singing several
vocal solos. Miss Katherine Moore
played all accompaniment in very
sympathetic manner.
One OF the amusing numbers on
the program included costumes
worn by business girls quite con-
trary to good sense and taste. The
girls who consented to show how
not to dress we're: Mary Smith,
Louise Johnson, Margaret Lehman
and Mary Mason Helmick. They
wore georgette waists and low cut
under bodices. They were painted
and powdered with hair elaborate
" dressed. They chewed gum con-
tlnuously, referring repeatedly to
vanity boxes for more powder.
Those who took part last night
were: Pearl Frances, Margaret
higgins, Grace Hill, Catherine Rig
gleman, Eva Hartley, Doris Hall,
Gillian Andri, Marie Frum, Bea-
trice Jarrett, Strasse Martin, Mary
Hamilton, Mrs. Thomas Ashcraft,
little Betty Ann Mills and Master
Miss Goldle Hartley played the
piano for a most beautiful clover
dance done by Miss Eva Hartley
and Miss Katherine Riggleman.
The girls wore two stunning eve
ming gowns in the dance and were
very graceful, displaying the cos
TUNES TO excellent advantage as
they turned in every direction.
Afternoon suits with and with.
out fur were shown as were also
fancy suits, evening dresses OF vel.
vet and satin and georgette. and a
negligee OF red velvet worn by Miss
Hill. Clothes for all ages we're
displayed. Mrs. Thomas AshcTatt
had her hair powdered and dis.
played costumes for the matron IN
stunning manner. One particular:
ly dazzling robe OF vivid blue and