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NATURAL TONES ARE FAVORED JUST NOW String Color* Appear la All liktural tones are outstanding. They appear in every type of washable spdrts silks, linens and cottons. 3They are followed closely by the strong peasant tones, such as gold, vivid pinks, clear strong greens and blues. "Sweetpea" colors, combining strong and light tones such as manve and wine-red, two tones of lilac, deep and light pinks, are taking hold quickly. The prevalence of two-tone treatments makes it easier to assemble a smart accessory ensemble without having to match the dress, giving that appear ance of studied casunlness of which our English sisters are past masters. Some printed silk crepes aotl éiid-to end effects are used, bat In 'the main the monotones have It j*,, .'v Washable silk shirtings are to '6e found fn abundance, in the regulation striped effects and in end-to-end weaves. Using the fabric with the" 6trlpe9 running In two directions Is a favor'te theme. Silk ginghams also are used, and fall into the same type group. A navy and white dress, strtped °'WMTeS .'_n diagonally, with an off-white Jacket, Is typical: CHAMOIS VOGUE By CHKRIE NICHOLAS The idea of wearing chamois hat and Jackets and various accessories of {•iiainols Is makihg a bíg ^pfleét iMit the Hollywood colony where film beauties set the"paee in hlgtt *asrtlon. flere we see Jean Harlpw gearing a ^perfectly stunning suede jacket Note ^feow artfully It Is paneled, thus Induc ing an interesting fitted line. The pockets are triangular shaped which, together with big ball buttons, lend S heap o' chic. The Jacket Is collar less so thát It can be worn with a scarf. Jean Is carrying a soft shirred Calfskin bag yjith barrel shape lock, ^elow In the picture is an ensemble of chamois hat, gloves and' jacket ^Which Gertrude Michael elects to wear Svith her navy blue dress which has polka dots and a huge vSports and Evening Wear for the Summer Holiday 3 To sail away for a summer holiday 'Is a glorious adventure at any score, but to sail away with^the right clothes Is very near perfection, an easy thing to achieve tf one Simple rule is fol lowed. U Take only two types of clothes, sports and evening. Sports clothes are £the backbone of the proper cruise out fit. Clothes to walk the ^^*k In, to play games in. to lunch lh,rplay bridge Evening clothes added tó tV»e shorts things complete the cruise wardrobes list. Everyone dresses for} dinner on shipboard, so take five or six evening frocks, two wraps, stockings, slippers and bags. Evening dresses are floor length, often Without trains some times high In back and low la front with covered shoulders or puffed sleeves. ... A novel ornament for informal wear consists of two gold clips which are fastened on either side of the neck line the clips »are connected .-with a braided gold chain. The resultant ef fect Is almost that of a necklttce. •Si'l-'.' '"WUV "I IK STYLE NOTES ... .. &\v'f Again fancy turns to printed satin. Chiffon gowns are lavlihly pleated. Quilted taffeta costs are smart, for summer. Dotted swlss accessories Is fash ion's latest whim. The flair for violet and lilac tones is widespread. Compose tailleurs (skirt and Jaclt et contrast) lead In the n?odé., Ruffles and ipore ruffles gpiifalj^ youthful summer, evening frocjEs. INTRIGUING IDEAS FOR STREET WEAR •ST Gnti in Dkszliájí Colors With Whité frocks. Some grand Ideas In street and day time clothes, all white or combined or tftntrasted with color, are the latest note In summer togs. White classics in smooth streamlines, with the short sleeved or sleeveless dresses expertly cut, tailored and fashioned with sharp ly inverted plaits In the skirtline. These are made of smooth semi-rough or stunning new rough weaves of the fjashion hour. Vivid colors are used for the dash ing short coatt that top these models, a coral orange, a pencil blue, and Kelly green being the most spectacular. Some have dresses with the tops of navy blue embroidered with anchors, chev rons. and^other nautical devices with the separate jacket of white others have dotted neck hows, or yokes with the same dotted accents on the coat, or the same trick contrived with plaid or checks In chlfTon, taffeta, or silk linen. The smartest of wMte suits are new smoothies In silk linen and shan tung gilk and the old time favorite of smooth silk aflppe. It's the color com binations that make them the outstand i ing summer successes. And the sepa rate Jackets can easily bp worn with other dresses of silk or cotton some of ttiem even go out nights as a silken t«*p for filmy laces or crisp organza* of contrasting color. SHEER WOOLENS B.v IIKKIK NICHOLAS One of the most exciting develop ments In the summer woolens, which are so smart this season, is the new wool taffeta. This charming material Is really a glorified version of that old time favoritéi wool challis. It appears In small quaint geometric prints in white on dark grounds or In deep shades against white. .It tailors per fectly In shirtwaist frocks pf the street and spectator sports types and being equally attractive for active sports wear It Is winning rapid ac ceptance. The grand thing about this new wool taffeta is that it is as prac tical as It is good looking fpr It does not crush or wrinkle, holds tailored pleats in any weather and washes and Irons as easily and satisfactorily as cotton. The gayest hues (it comes in a riot of bright colors) are colorfjist. An important consideration for warm weather wear Is that this summer fab ric will not cHng to the body, which makes It cool and comfortable. The picture shows a nicely tailored spec Utor sports frock for summer wear of the new wool taffeta—small white geometric figure on a red background (the vogulsh Dubannet red). The tri angle scarf tucked in below the man nish collar, and the nail-studded leath er belt are smart details. Dressmaker Details Adorn Latest Offering in Shoes Shoes are decorated with all sorts of dressmaker details—in fact, many of them were Inspired by actual dresses. Collars of white or pastels trim dark kid pumps, contrasting stitching is just as effective on shoes as on dresses, colored bows are flat tering, eyelets popular and the wide use of white accents on frocks Is re peated on navy, brown and black shoes. Even the frock with one-sided trimming effect finds matching foot wear with decorations concentrated at one side. This new tendency to cre ate shoes to harmonize with dresses is a vast help in assembling an effective wardrobe. FLASHES FROM PARIS. Tailored lace gowns are smart Evening gowns with scarf head dress bespeak a new trend. Damson is a color prospect fall. Reversible satin capes offer fine color possibilities. Mous8eline de sole, chiffon and other sheers are lavishly tucked or Shirred. Flowers In boas, in tiny muffs and 'in various novel expressions adorn the formal mode. JÁNOS, 1706 Oak Street, Youngstown, Ohio. I A N O N I I V address elm This delicious cheese DIGESTIBLE AS MILK ITSELF! HmMm in Vehreeta'i lichhr aU Cheddar Cheese flavor are nealth pro tec tire elements of many foods. It's wonderful for children. Sail* Kraft Vehreeta—in MaMaha. is. fooktd dishes citizenship citizenship citizenship citizenship citizenship citizenship citizenship citizenship citizenship