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THE TIMES: SEPTEMBER 23, 1913 . be o w Read co tsrabltehed d$7 (There are concerts eyery- afternoon by the Golding Orchestra in the Reading Room. CstahJJshed t85J 1 Store closes daily at 6 o'clock Store closes daily at 6 o'clock w il The Store has acquired a seasonable decoration of autumn leaves, gathered from the Connecticut roadsides. Gold and red of maple, russet of oak, crimson and green of sumach. It is very pleasing. T The main object of this Week's Showing is to offer to the women of Bridgeport the cor rect and becoming apparel of a wartime year.' An important feature this week is the continuance of the Sale of Chairs, Rockers and Davenports for living room use. v These are on the third floor. Fashion Week Devoted to the display of Autumn and Winter Apparel for Women and Children f It was the little old Queen Victoria, whom everybody loved, who said that when a country was under the stress of war or panic, It was the duty of its women to "keep up the tone of the country and inspire bravery and courage by their smart dress ing." r -"""' It is Interesting to American women to learn from Paris that French women are dressing as carefully and as charmingly as &n any peaceful year. The French women think, and quite wisely too, that if the women do not keep up, why should the aeaflght. ...v.?" ''"V ' '"" New clothes are an inspiration, and help wonderfully in his struggle which every one hopes will not be long. Tailored Suits Suits of the approved and sensible materials, severely tailored, short and rather scant skirts, coats of a becoming length. Shown in Bolivia Silvertone Tricolette Novelty Materials Winter Coats A noticeably fine group. The models on gen erous lines with the convertible collars of the same material, or with collars and trimmings of handsome fur. Shown in Bolivia Silvertone Normandy Cloth Worsted Mixtures Dresses In such fabrics and combinations as a war time' fashion allows. Attractive models for street and afternoon wear. Tunic and long waisted effects, scantily but beautifully trim med, in serge, satin and combinations. The Furs Coots, Coatees, Capes, Scarves and other pieces made up in early summer during a dull period from selected pelts. Beautiful examples of Skunk ,Fox, Beaver, Black Wolf, Black Bear and Hudson Seal. The Hats Many of the most distinctive models insist upon being all black, mats oui, it is very pic turesque. Fashion sends original designs from Paris. Of colorings there is much chenille and woolen embroidery. The conventional Sailor, a silk beaver of ex quisite quality. Styles &i black and autumn col orings reserve for themselves a case quite a way from more frivolous hats. i In Furniture The clearance of Living Room Chairs and Sets which began last week continues through out the following week. English Club Chairs, upholstered Daven ports, Armchairs, Rockers and odd pieces of var ious designs for living room ana liDrary use ai at changed prices. Wool Dress Goods and Suitings Broadcloth and Doeskin always of luxurious characterj will be used for the better suits. . Checks and Plaids in bright and dark color- ' ings are for separate skirts. Wool Jersey is one of fashion's approved fabrics. Wool Velour, soft, heavy and supple, will be used for coats. Silvertone in Oxford, brown and navy blue will also be used for winter coats. The Silks Por the woman who attends to the making of her own dresses, the silks will be an inspiration. Never were the silks so lovely and the comfort ing thought that it is patriotic to wear them. ; Special showing through Fashion Week. Cheney's Sweet Briars, in novel patterns never shown before. Radium Satin and Rubaya. ' t Novelty Silks and Taffetas, checks and plaids in very pleasing combination. Black Jacquard Crepe, a wonderful material for a black dress, forty inches wide. Crepe de Chines are in high favor as always. Luxurious Velvets and Plushes Chiffon Velvet, the Queen among all dress weaves, is shown in new shades for autumn. This is forty inches wide. Plushes and Velvets in black and colorings. A wide assortment for dresses and trimmings. Velvets for hats,black and all required colors. ' Curtains and Draperies Fall line cf Marquisette and Scrim Curtains are in stock. Marquisettes of exceedingly dainty design with medallions in the border or at the corner, imitation of Filet or retecelli. Scrims and Marquisettes with novelty lace borders, very effective designs, moderately priced. Quaker Lace Nets,with French motifs, a very attractive line. American Fxugs Splendid lines of Axminster, Anglo-Persian and Saxony Rugs in handsome designs. A special in Axminsters for Fashion Week OK D D) Read co Csnblhlied '851 1 Mk"i ' X