The Washington times., 1922-12-31

As he has an engagement to
walk with the lady of his heart,
he has donned his most swagger
Uniform, The knife-like crease
In the trousers are In keeping
with the style approved by the
King, and set off the patent
leather boots in a perfect Beau
Brummel manner. The black silk
tie. tied just so. and the cord with
whistle attached. denote that he
= q man of affairs and in good
standing with the police force
nom which the whistle was a gift.
Every man of affairs carefully
reads the reports of the weather
bureau, and SO youthful '23. &C.
lects his wardrobe in defiance of
the wintry days, that are promised
for January. On this promenade
he braves the winds with REFER
Of no uncertain dash and warmth.
Carefully observing the excellent
custom Of dressing up to an oc-
casion. he hangs a walking stick
over his chubby arm, carries suede
gloves carelessly in one hand, and
30 strolls forth and mingles with
the throngs on the gay thorough
fAre.
WHAT of the tiny lady that
w smiles at him with such AN
air of ownership?
Snowflakes are a vital part of
the season, and the snowbirds are
the few birds left TO cheer with
their chirping songs, so feminine
fashion. follows them to the letter
and greets the day, clad from
head to toe in spotless white.
White shoes, white leggings.
white sweater, cap and mittens.
With all the talk about the flap
pers of the day, with gossip about
cocktail parties and cigarette teas.
Miss 1923 must take no chances,
and so she takes her stand for
high ideals and the erasing of all
black marks charged against her
sister %.
CNOWFLAKES and sleigh-bells.
~ candles and holidays, all
sorts Of jolly things are promised
ut the approach Of winter, when.
as the world turns white and glis-
tening without, the flames leap
high on the hearth within. II is
the season of festivities. and invi-
tations for parties come with
every mail.
The invitation to the party
must be answered-and what a
task II is, for chubby fingers
will make an "a for an "e" and
dots over the 'I's" have such an
annoying habit OF running into a
new word, and then a fresh copy
has to be prepared. The thank
you" note safely on It's way leaves
the field clear for discussion as
10 what dress or suit shall grace
the event. For II social dos and
dont's must be learned by tiny
subdebs and gallants in the bud.
90 must the proper apparel for
the certain event receive equally
careful instruction.
nEMURE '2S goes to France for
~ the inspirations for her frocks
and wraps, with zeal borrowed
from her stylishly gowned NAM
ma.
When she to parties goes she
wears a gay coat. Goodness, how
gay is the mode this winter! En-.
phas sis is placed on browns and
russets, and to even gayer tones,
like scarlet. Very smart is
French trffle that calls itself a
coat. Made Of lemon yellow
broadcloth. with triangular motifs
In rust Color embroidered about
the bottom OF an absurdly short
and circular skirt, the collar is
q choker Of ermine. and band
OF the ermine extends down the
side Of the brief garment.
As conspicuous and as gorgeous
as a redbird and pleasing in color,
is a coat OF scarlet velour, fash
toned with a deep, pointed yoke
and very full sleeves. The sleeves
gather into tight. little. narrow
fur-edged cuffs Of beaver
"It is interesting to follow out
ne way in which the sophistica-
lions and subtelties OF the new
mode for milady are being modi.