Putnam patriot., 1929-03-28
SPRING FASHION
 SHOW WELL STAGED
Wartell's Sample Shop Models Gracefully Display Seasons Styles at Bradley Theatre Friday Afternoon and Eve ming.

With an attractive stage setting Co add charm t0 the graceful display of the new spring models in women's wearing apparel from the stock of the Wartell Sample ShoR Main street, two Bradley Theatre audiences, Friday afternoon and evening, ap- plauded the showing of dresses, coats and millinery Nor was the applause confined Co the women in the au dience. The male members appeared as we'll pleased as were the ladies to whom the colors, lines and models were less of an enigma. While t might be expected that any showing of garments would hold an appeal for those for whom they were created the fact that the men in the audience could be aroused must have been sur prisingly nattering Co the manage ment. It denoted that the show was so staged that t created an atmos- phere of entertainment that was broader than the mere delinsation of the new spring garments and evinees that the artistic side of the show was well brought to the front.
 Hearty Cooperation
 The theatre management entered into the spirit of the initial fashion show from a theatre stage in this city and imported special colorful drops for the stage setting. This was augmented by the cooperation of A. Gilman X Company in the loan of daintly tinted wicker furniture. Llz- otte's Smart Shop eo-operated in the outfitting of the models, furnishing each of the five manequins with the proper style of new spring footwear,
 Before the show opened B. ]. San dys, manager of Wartell's, made a neat curtain speech in which he gave those cooperating due credit for their cooperation and briefly outlined what the Audience might expect.
 Introducing each feature of the show, little Miss Emily Jarvis appear ed. She was dressed in black be- spangled dancing costume with n small black hat to match jauntily perched on the side of her head. She carried a neatly painted sign denoting the manner of garment that was to be shown. Her childish personality appealed to the audience and they broke into applause each time she ap- peared.
 Appear From Back Stage
 During the performance the thea tre musician played the large organ in march time. The models appeared at the rear of the stage, stepped onto a slightly raised rug covered plat form, posed for moment, and then came down front stage, walked back and forth gracefully displaying the dress, coat or other wrap and then gracefully bowed themselves off from the right wing. There were no waits. This meant rapid changes of gar ments as dressing rooms are beneath the stage. Five models took part. two professional models from Boston, the others being especially trained for this show. it was difficult Co separate the trained manequins from the less experienced amateurs so well did all do their parts. The models in- cluded: Miss Lillian Brooks and Miss Eunice Bloom, Boston, Miss Gwendo- lyn Bonneau and Miss Cecile Roy, Webster, and Miss Edmaer Guy, Put nam.
 The show lasted a full forty-five minutes. There was no importation of high priced garments for the ocea- sion All of the apparel shown was from the Wartell Sample Shop stock. The styles of garments shown includ- ed sport wear. street wear. gowns for evening; also coats, hats and furs The lines, designs and color blendings proved most attractive. For the fin- ale a full bridal outfit was worn by one model while the others stood upon the stage Little Emily Jarvis acted as train bearer. There was applause as the curtain went down on the very successful undertaking.