The Washington times., 1922-03-29
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green on table and chair legs. Cor
rectly placed on the small serving
table would be these decorative
pieces with their pleasing designs
OF leaf green, old blue and soft
rose. Candles of the same old blue
would fit perfectly in the candle.
sticks and the gay little bowl
would become practical as well as
decorative filled with fruits in
season. II you are planning such
a dream room ask where you may
purchase this pleasing group for
the reasonable sum of $3.50.
.
Black hair-cloth and the Jet par
rots are the very latest thing In
millinery.
Some people, without doubt. are
born with deep instinct for carry
ing a cane; some consciously &C.
quire the habit of carrying q cane,
and some find themselves in q
position where the matter Of car
rying a cane is thrust upon them"
And as the farther west you go
the less you see Of canes, may &C.
count for the fact that Washing
ton now finds herself in the posi-
ton Of having canes thrust upon
her. Women as well as men play
their part in the colorful story Of
the cane" One Is no longer sur
prised to see canes displayed in a
woman's shop and daily the num-
Der seen on the street increases.
Like all fads 1t will undoubtedly
be short lived, but as I found Il
place where they may be pur-
chased for as small a sum as s2.25.
1t bids fair to be popular one.
Currants and cherries are two Of
the fashionable trimmings for the
spring season.
Crisp white organdy plays an
important role in spring fashions,
both in large collars and cuffs and
in frilled trimmings.
Have you some friends who are
planning to go abroad? Why not
send them n bon voyage basket?
These attractive hampers with rib
bon adorned covers will be filled
according to your selection with
fruit, candy, nuts and raisins, en-
bedded In waxy green leaves,
These baskets. carefully packed,
will be delivered to any steamer at
sailing time. Such an enchanting
basket wherein all pleasant fruits
are found, lemons to guard against
not
tors with the once-around-deck
walk taken as a breakfast stiInula-
tor. apples and raisins to satisfy
the n-between-meal hunger, and
candy to punctuate Scott Fitzger-
aids latest novel. 1t is a thought
full idea to accompany your wishes
for a pleasant trip with one of
these attractive, sure-to-be appreci-
ated baskets. One of Washing
toms well.known stores offers Il
large assortment for your choice
with prices depending on the size
of the basket.
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Paris lays stress on the use of
metallic fabrics. Silver is espe
cially smart.
No spring shopping column
could be completed that did not in
clude dissertation on millinery
modes. A popular shop that
know offers for sale q ravisning
hat of Chinese red. which shade.
according to Paria. is that glow
ing shade that is unlike any other
red, more full of life. and more be-
coming" This chapeau, stamped
with individuality. wore its red
cherries with a smartly sophisti-
Gated air. So real was the trim
ming that 1t seemed to say TO all
passersby. Cherry ripe. ripe, ripe,
I cry, full and fair ones. come and
buy"
Lord Chesterfield says that
style is the dress Of thoughts"
so Paris must be indulging in long,
long thoughts.
Did YOU ever notice how styles
and customs run in cycles? Take
for example the subject Of table
decorations. The Romans spent
fortunes for elaborate displays,
while during the medieval periods
the pendulum swung as far Lack
the other way 10 again reach a
period of splendor in the Italian
and French renaissance. Colonial
days in this country disapproved
Of all vanities, table decorations
included, and now the cycle Is COM
pleted once again and dinner par.
ties become a delight to the eye as
we'll as to the palate. Easter,
meaning to many homes children
back from school for the spring
vacation, Is an excellent reason for
purchasing the lovely center piece
! saw the other day, priced at $3.50.
1t was made of pink crepe paper
forming a huge rose, made nest
for a white bunny, with n large,
pink tulle bow around his neck,
to match his long pink ears. Mar
row ribbons of the same color fas-
tened to small favors concealed
under the paper would lead to each
place when the decoration was
placed on the table. Another ar
rangement was very similar, fash
toned of lavender, gree nand yellow
paper, with ribbons of yellow and
brown rabbits to guard the hidden
gifts.
In keeping with the prepared
ness slogans and after a few days
of warm spring sunshine one Is
not surprised to see fans displayed,
sensible fans, yet decorative enough