Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1922-03-27
ONTARIO SHOWS
ATEMODELSN
READY-TO-WEAR
Department Is Finely Stock.
ed With Seasons Late
Offerings

The ready-t6-wear department is
only one Of the important depart +!
ments III the Ontario store, which f.
B. Griffth has conducted in Grand
Forks for the last forty years but
when spring and summer fashions arc
being talked OF. it naturally looms up !
az the most important.
I Holding its; place as one Of the big !
gest and most substantial institu- !
tons of it's kind in North Dakota, the |
Ontario store may be depended upon
TO give to its patrons, the very best
as to quality and style. in the matter
OF wornen's> wearing apparel. George
Bray.is in charge Of this department.
and for some years before becoming
manager. was associated with the do
partment. SO he is in a position to
thoroughly know. the merchandise
which he handles, and the art of pre-
senting it to his patrons.
Color Predominatcs.
In view of the fact that color is
the predominating factor in sprihe
It's ready.to-wear department with
plenty OF colorful clothes. Lip-stick-
red, bonfire. dandelion or canary ycl-
low. periwinkle or cornflower hlnes.
and peacock shades 1orm the main
part Of dresses are introduced as
trimming, Or make their "~"oarance
in gay blouses to lone up the suit.
The staple blue of course forms the
foundation for many aNsnlart
but it receives in gay trimmings. its
badge of belonging to the present sea
son,
a complete line Of i%on-coats in tho
| tailored types. is on view. and there
| arc many variations Of the cape. and
Wrappy type OF coat One that has
been receiving much attention dur
ing the last week. while OF dis5la%
in the window is OF Poincianna cloth
in ostrich shade, and made on the
new lines.
Three piece suits, with the box
Goa accompanying a gown corn
prised OF a gay blouse-tor. and 2 skirt
to match the coat, and also those
81, owing the dress and cape have been
purchased in numerous models. These
are in demand. as being the popular
new costume, for spring.
Gowns? A bewi!Gering lot Of them!
Made with wandering waistlines, and
with side draperies and panels form
Ing Uneven hem lines.
Peggy Paige Models.
The Peggy Paige frock, which has
go much 'of distinction is featured by
the Ontario store. The shoppers in
the department during the last few
days have had an opportunHt- to
view a. striking model in tobacco
browp Kasha-crepc with the bodice
partfformed of the material showing
an unusual Japanese design. The
crepe forms graceful wing sleeves,
and q. cape effect at the back.
Another Peggy Paige model that is
III Periwinkle Rosnaoara crepe. with
white broadcIoth forming a vest. and
used in an sppliqued design on the
skirt. Buttons in the periwinkle and
white trim the front.
Mr.. Bray expects to leave within q
few days for Chicago, to select fur
ther stock Tor his department. He
will feature Il big line Of sport ap.
parel in dresses. suits, sweaters, etc
The lingerie section, and a section
devoted to hlouges feature many at.
tractive offerings.
The spring shopper will find the
drv:goods department an ellurine
place this season. also, a very com
plete Bne of materials having beer
selected. Wash materials, spor
goods crenes, silks. satins, laces, and
anything desired in trim dngs are ir
stock.
"A very up to date stock Of shoe.
!, Is being shown at the Ontario store
, the department heing in charge O.
: competent filters
House Furnishings, draperies ano
, hangings, pictures. china, etc.. ant
!: Brunswick monographs occupy tn
upper floors of the store.