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Wwfl<D»#»WK-jfe , y "* .. -?..... It bas been proposed that the San I'ranclsco exposition of 1938 be constructed on an Island made out of the Yerba Buena shoals. This combined air view and^drawlng shows how the fair (left center) and the completed San Francisco- Oakland bridge would look, with Berkeley, Oakland and Piedmont in the background. Wisconsin Guest Reaches Washington This ninety-pound lake sturgeon, donated by the Wisconsin conservation commission, being lifted on a train Into a barrel lilled with water, was placed in the bureau of fisheries aquarium In Washington. He replaced “Old Spencer," a favorite Inhabitant of the aquarium who died. INDIAN IN ROME A GAIN velvet as medium for the for- mal wrap reigns supreme. The latest gesture in high fashion circles Is white velvet -for evening coats, ffiF handsome tunics to top dark skirts and for the new basque and Jacket blouses. Designers are doing wonderful things with the new white velvet such as a knee-depth tunic made of white trans parent velvet with gold cord and tassel at the neckline and about the waist There Is also a lovely crinkled wash able white velvet being shown this season which is eminently practical seeing that It tubs to perfection. For blouses and tunics this white washable velvet will be found IdeaL An Intensely Interesting note about the new formal evening wraps which are fashioned of white velvet is their silhouettes which depart radically from the conventional lines we have been accustomed to see. For Inspiration in creating the new er wraps, designers are turning to such humble sources as butcher-boy smocks and other similar garments of loose- flowing lines. The butcher-boy jacket which belts across the front flaring loose at the back, is wonderfully youth ful and chic made up In white velvet A collar of white ermine with muff and wee hat to match makes such an en semble Infinitely attractive. Then, too. In this movement toward the silhouette which is different style creators have even turned their atten tion to choir-boy garb as a contribut ing influence to the new Wrap fashions. The evening coat to the right In the picture reflects somewhat this source of inspiration, although u also par takes of the quaint dolman fashion, in that Its sleeves are loose and large at iht armbolel Self-velvet cording bor ders the full cape-like sleeves as well as the round neckline and down the front opening. This very lovely gar ment Is fastened at the throat by a sin gle. big Jeweled button. Beautiful, simple and new lines dis tinguish the evening coat to the left In the group. The cowl back (the monk Inspiration Is a big force In the pres ent-day styles) and full sleeves point ed at the elbow are details which In terpret new fashion trends at their bext for this superb wrap of Ivory crystelle velvet We would like to tell you moi^e, If we had space, about the tendency of designers to seek sugges tions from ecclesiastical vestments for their new fashions. This Is especially noticeable In the simple, draped ef fects adopted together with a wide use of big cords and tassels and hoodllks drapes at the neckline. This influ ence can Ire traced ttimnghnut dress and tunic and blouse design as well as In the fashioning of evening wraps. A feature made much of In style do ings for this fall and winter Is the use of rich dark brown furs «n white. The stunning knee-length coat of white velvet centered In the Illystration, .has luxurious cuffs of brown fox—a lovely combination. Here again we see the simplicity of line wlich marks the smartest new evening wraps. The bow tie of self-velvet at the throat Is in perfect keeping with the chaste naive lines of this exquisite garment. e. Western Newepsper Union. GOLD NAILHEADS By ( IIKillK Mt HOLAS WILD WEST TOUCH TO TAILORED SUITS Princess Lushanya of Arducre, Okla., is the only United States Indian study- ipg music in Uome. She is from the Chickasaw tribe and has an excellent contralto voice. Ambassador Breckin ridge Long is shown with her just be fore her debut over the radio in the Eternal City. Hetch Hetchy Project in Operation : censor of treasury From the wild and woolly West come some of the smartest costume Inspira tions of the season. There is a Buffalo Bill flair to the tailored suits and hats which bedeck our up-and-coming shop windows this fall There Is the wide-brimmed felt hat with a sombrero air which tops off the season's tailored tweeds. One of the most successful examples of the wild West trend in hats appro priately is called the dude rancher, and there are others, such as rough rider and the sidesaddle beret Then there are the bandannas which smart co-eds are knotting about their aristocratic throats this season in the manner of the dashing cowboys. They are effective in the classic red and blue printed cottons of the -real cowboy’s bandanna. And there are more pretentious, in soft neek- tie silk. They add a dashing touch of color to the tailored woolen daytime frock or the sweater and skirt costume. At Crystal Springs lake. In San Mateo county, California, the people of di£> ttnd neighboring communities celebrated the other day the first delivery of water from the Hetch Hetchy project. Secretary of the Interior making the addreaa. The project, costing more than $100,000,000, has SB yean of planning and 22 years of actual construction. This photo graph showf tbs O’Shsnghnessy dam and partly filled Hetch Hetchy reoeiroir. Huntington Cairns, s Baltimore banker, has accepted s post in the United States treasury that makes him the censor of the department. On many of the new fall dresses one sees cabochon or blg-button effects as pictured here, which are formed of either gold or silver nailheads. This dark brown dress of chardonize yarn in popcorn weave offers several new style notea It is trimmed with a lame collar In gold which matches the nail- heads down the front of the blouse. The slash In the sleeves la especially Important for slashed treatments abound In the new fashlona Covered buttons outline the shoulder and trim the tight cuffs to the elbow. The self fabric girdle la wide and soft Saab effects such as this often take the place of belta In the newer modela House Coats Are Smart to Wear in One's Lazy Hours For lazy hours of relaxation women are now wearing smart and extremely comfortable house coats. They are made of heavy whit$ silk with broad revers as tailored as those of a man's dinner Jacket and belted In place with a heavy silk cord. Pajamas or a heavy white slip may be worn with the coat Another lovely negligee la one mads of a luscious angora crepe with a neck line and sleeves trimmed with bands of shaved marabou feathers which giv# the appearance of for. Not Worth It Man—I see It stated that they art making shingles oat of cement now. Neighbor—Then I take back whit I said about wishing to be a buy Aaklo-Loogth Skirts Ankle-length skirts will be seen on many afternoon gowns In London’s so ciety rirdee this winter. i Gross a Favorite Green In a vivid medium tone jtiftfces'day frocks and ensembldk, eve ning gowns and wrap*, as well sa blouses more sober colored suits, while deeper shades called “forest" and “hunter" and blue green are also mock flavored. Here Is a design that was born to make laundresses happy. One can see them with the mind's ey» smil ing “frlendly-like" at It eveinr time It Is tubbed. The little sash wlll-Hs untied, and first they will Iron the ruffles; After that it will be plain sailing—or should we say IronlngT In our concentration upon laun dresses, we have "forgotten to men tion the proud possessors of the frock who will one and all adore It because, In the first place. It was so easy to make—and ever after ward so smart and becoming' to wear. Pattern 9937 may be ordered only In sizes 14. Ifl, IS, 20. 32, 34. 30, 3$, 40, 42 and 44. Size 16 requires 3% yards 30 Inch fabric. Complete diagrammed sew chart Included. Send FIFTEEN CENTS In coins •r stamps (coins preferred) for this pattern. Be sure to write plainly your NAME, ADDRESS, the STY LB NUMBER and SIZE. Send your order to Sewing Circle Pattern Department. 232 West Eight- eenth Htreet, New York, N. ¥-. The Te.t “Life seems to be Just a grind stone I" “And whether It grinds yon down or polishes you dejiends on the sort of stuff you're made of."—Path finder Magazine. Preparedness “Why did you engage that man a cashier? He squints, has a crook? nose and outstanding ears." "Of course. II<* will he so easy t identify If he ever absconds.”—Han mel (Hamburg). • Keeps His Word Tenant—I’m sorry I can't pay my rent this week. Landlord—But you said that last week and the week before. Tenant—Yes, and didn’t I keep my word? Not Worth It Mazie (showing photograph)—Thl Is my new boy friend—he’s In th< lost property olfice. Madge—Hm! I shouldn’t tronblt to reclaim him If I were you.—Lon don Answers. Sho Was For It He (during argument)—Fsr good- ness’ sake, let’s talk sense! Her (sweetly)—Yes, cents and dol lars.