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TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 1918. fill TDMORROVV the curtain will be drawn in I Fashion. You will be introduced to a new kin; Styles here staced for fVio oriiiHatino v o ??i\/ 6uiui?nv*, v/i an vyu those more keenly interested in knowing and stu fashion-features which have been favored for tl Season. At no former Opening have styles been m characteristic of what fashionable women dema parel. Certainly, never before have serviceable been so closely related in the creation of smart draperies. The New Spring Dresses Are Extremely Pleasing. The slender silhouette still rlominatou imt this is sometimes relieved by pleasing effects of sash and girdle together with tunics, pleated * or gathered, long or short, occasionally disI playing the use of side drapes. } Materials favored are taffetas, foulards, serges, gabardines and jerseys in blue, gray, / tan and other Spring shades. Plaids and mystic designs appear in many of the silks. Combinations of color and fabric are very prominently displayed. The New Skirts Make Their Spring Bow. This showing of skirts is widely varied; for models for all occasions of wear. They are built u] tunics and overskirts; a few, however, show side duced by means of tucks. Materials are of satin, taffeta, foulard, tu; jersey, cotton gabardine, piques and others in qui striking combinations. The New Millinery Is Full of Springtime Charm. Originality marks the new hats and gives them distinction. New shapes are not as numerous perhaps as are the many variations of old favorites in piquant turbans, smart mushrooms and sleek looking sailors. Deft touches are added by bits of color given to them by some unique feature fantasy, cloth flower or the use of some novel braiding. Brims themselves are incorrigable?some flare up, others roll and many flop lazily with every turn of the head. A Word About Shoe Styles fc Low shoes will be very prfpular MVWM and much desired for wear thiH ?|?| ?1? Spring and Summer. The styles I LJ Kj which have already been approved I I I and accepted are the ones that we M 1 1 1 . now Invite you to see. ' They are made of all leather, all fabric, or fabric and leather combined, In plain shades and stunning novelty effects, and are fitted with "Louis" and "Novelty" heels. This extensive and first showing will bo of considerable style interest to all. _______ ^ THE LANCASTER NEWS, I ^^MhIH vH^H V^vflK Mi HHt Ink * ? . o , -jaV SllliK-; ' *? * A ' -UONS^GK the Theatre of J ?T would almost seem as though gdom of Snrimr I I f:i irvlilfo niror fKn * ~ - i, _ - ?. j ...?v v ? v.* tnu oivn c. a?s y men, especially section to another, each fashio dy.ng the new own wonder-story of beauty, fi ie approaching ore beautifully T() a11 women- we extend a m nd in new ap- the formal opening of spring disp ness and style observation iust how fittingly tl garments and meet your individual taste in n New Suits for Spring Display of Slim Silhouette. The unfolding of the new Suit styles offers much of fashion interest this season. The Eton a jacket is placed high in popular favor and the t strictly tailored Suit with which can be worn a t waistcoat or vestee, holds a prominent place f among the latest creations. Tunic panels, i: overskirts, tiers, etc., are well developed in the i el/i rt cj 0iili in. t Jerseys, velours, tricotine, gabardines, serges and a few other materials are most o favored in many shades of beige, blue, gray ? and tan. p The : In N. , within its scope, are These are the garme! pon straight lines with ular favor and which will drapes which are pro- the one button suit-jacke They are in dressy, ti ssah, tricotine, serge, low flat collars, and long p et and loud colors and sheer silk crepe and lace t contrasting shades. New Silks and Dress Goods Ready for New Spring Clothes. This showing of colorful fabrics is an in- t uni ri tl rr ainrVif tn ? 1 ?" - ...B t,,6ii|, vu cvti y WU1IIUI1 HIK1 miss wno < seeks new materials for her Spring wardrobe ** requirements. There is a wealth of material ^ here, each different fabric suggestive of some s becoming indoor or outdoor frock, blouse or b other wear thing. n ti Many new patterns are seen, revealing the ^ artistic originality of America's foremost fab- h ric designers. The color combinations, too, are f< strikingly original and all are in tune with the w Springtime season. 01 LANCASTER DEP/ "THE BEST PLACE TO Si . LANCASTER, S. C. ? ? / ** ??, i,#'**,., , '#nd J a magic wand had been waved uu leisurely wander from one : n exhibit will carry to you its . reshness and adaptability. / jj ost cordial invitation to attend r / f ... / lays and learn from a personal IJ le new designs and creations xl ' / latters of dress. I r Tf cs> ) / . * * <iv" / 1 Coats for Spring Are Strikingly Simple. The new Coats for this season are genei illy shorter in length than they have been i he past because of the conservation orders c he day. The silhouette is a straight line el ect and in the majority of models, the lengt s designed to leave several inches of the skii n view. Most all are gathered somewhat a he waistline using one of varied types of belt: Serges, gabardines, velours, tricotines an >ther good coatings are to be seen in tan, beig< fray, blue and many other contrasting an lain shades. Favored Spring Styles ew Spring Wa:-ts its which have already won their way to pop be greatly desired for wear this season witl t, and separate skirt. ailored and semi-tailored styles bedecked witl eplums. Fashioned with satin, crepe de chine rimmed cotton in flesh, white, plain colors an< The New Styles in Corsets The Spring Corsets are created upon line hat will accentuate the slender lines of the ne\ pparel to reveal the charm of the slim, youth ul looking silhouette. At the beginning of each season is th ime to select one's corsets. Our present as emblage consists of models with high and lo\ usts, short and long hips, front or back laced lade of batistes and coutils, appropriated rimmed with embroidery and lace. One o he novelties appears in a model with slightl; igher bast for special type of figure adapte< :>r wear while performing different forms o ork in which present conditions have induce< r compelled women to engage. 1RTMENT STORI HOP AFTER ALL" PAGE THREE R%* HW^WC ~ ?*? ?>. . <rtS . ?o _ -J c^3 ? ZLsc> "* * I ^ f y s> 1 " a* rr ?. . ; o ^ ?s New Wearables JO FOR THE CHILDREN They arc ?? stylish looking as any of tho garments designed for the "Orown-Ups;' for. like the garments for the "Grown-Ups," they are made up in a wealth of rich, serviceable materials and are moulded upon lines that are simple, slender and ^straight.