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About The Augusta herald. (Augusta, Ga.) 1914-current | View Entire Issue (April 2, 1914)
EIGHT An Exhibition of Paquiti Gowns on French Mannequins Tailored Coat» Featured With Directoirc Collars Modified By Japanese Effects. Skirts Have Undulating Footline. New York.- Thp french fashion ti. \aalon of \in ' ■ i when Worth mao. oh h visit, appar ently with the object of finding out the actual requirements of the Ameri ran woman so as to l>e more In touch w i (1 1 her prai' tea I n< d ■ III* visit was marked by a conservative alti tude and lark of display typical of tho ai<ai house of Worth. The ae- onu great couturier to fol low M Worth a example was Paul i'oiret, who mine last tall, making a more aenaatlonul appeal to the public with motlng pictures allowing his house In Paris and his mannequin* wearing hla creallona To ttioaa mu ft rent ea invitations were Riven and there was no attempt at a theatrical d'lf lay; rather, it wg* a voyage ot illscovery in ► -arch of the American woman upon her niitive heath. The Interest aroused by M. Polret was further accentuated and focused on Madame I’oiret. who wore Rowna with grace and charm, typical of M Polret'a creative genius. In almost every Inslance. hts gowns showed a loose »aisled effect that gave ample play to every muacle of the body. The wonderful fabrics and combinations 01 colors proved the originality for which Polrst alone la master Ilia gowns are often Impractical, but full of In rpiratlon, and have done much to wards the awakenitiß of originality and creative quality in the great french houses following the examples of these two leaders of fashions, the House of Pnquln has now brought to this country an exhibit of gowns on man nequins tor which one must pay ail mission! As each couturier has a strong ten dency toward some Individual style. bo in tin- i .Hinin g.iAn- certain tan denotes are strongly marked, notice ably the lack of the bustle effect and the long straight lines of the back The collars of the coats and blouses fall well away Irorn the neck and ■ttand out with a continuation of the rolled effect of the Japanese collar often carried out In more than one collar; such as a striped silk collar over a large plain colored collar, with an inside flaring collar of sheer white organdy. The line of the bottom of the skirt la rarely straight among these I’uquln models. Often It iw scalloped, at times uneven, and usually with the fullness Inserted on either side from the knee down or with rounded sllta, from under Which an underfloimoo of another material la visible. The majority of the thin gowns show a white foundation stamped at Intervals with a Cubist design and the edges hound with a bias fold, noi more than half an Inch deep, match ing In color the tones of the design The waists of these sheer gowns show the aame tendency to be high In front and low In the hack n« ahowu In the majority of Pnquln models. Ikusllv tho\ are treated behind In gome fancy manner either a bow with tassel d ends and wide loop*, or gome stilt draptn- that gives a not too pro- * Charming Young Cirl'a Frock of Figured Chiffon In Cubiat Color* on a White Ground. nounced »ash effect. The front ha* two or three material* placed one on top of the oilier and each partly show ing. A alieer lace, or net, give* the ef fect of an Inner yoke touching the akin, and another lace or layer oT Chilton separate* the material of the gown from thla inner fabric. The bewitching little gown which 1 have uaed lor m.v first Illustration I* a charming example of what I'a quln shows for the young girl Ohif ton figured with a widely apread Cu hist ro*e 'ieslgn I* the basic material over white chiffon. The waist is short without any girdle or sash but finished with a narrow ruffle of the chlTfon, as though the upper part ol the skirt was gathered to term It The kimono waist In most charmingly and girlishly trlmnii-d with bands of gath ered white chiffon edged with Irllls of net or the shoulder, while the front of the waist Is of chiffon shirred sev eral times and held in place by a nar row black velvet ribbon and a rrlll of net at each shirring The charm ing little hat so suited to the young girl is of soft blue horsehair braid, trimmed with pink roses A straight piece of charmeuse was well arranged on one oT the models The straight of the thread was placed at the front over the bust it was *it up and the ends tied behind in a rather decorative nash. while the pointed edges of the slit at the waist were finished to simulate the points Roman and Awning Striped Skirl* with Tunica in Solid Color* In Great Vogue. of ft waistcoat. The material* uaed for three stun ning tailored auitH were surprisingly simple. One wan developed In lilucK and white ahejiherd'a plaid, the sec ond In aatte-gr*en serge, and the third In dark blue mohair, with a wile atrlpe "ompoaed of email atrlpe* of alternating red nnd yellow and green. The eklrta of these suite were plain with Inaerted pleat* at each aide be low the knee, the plaid of the akirta wa* eut on the hill*, and the Inaerted pleat* had a rippling uneven effect »t the aklrt'a bottom. The atrlped mo hair had the able pleat* treated dif ferently; between each wide atrlpe the center of the dark atrlpe waa alaahed (V>r an inaerted jdeat and bound narrowly with red Theae Pleata were of uneven length' that la, the center pleat extended higher than the pleat, front and hack by at lenxt Tour or five luchee. The coat* allowed the Influence of the empire nnd dlrectolre collar* mod ified by Japanese tendenclea. The aleevea were uaually »et In looae, ao they gave the Impression of kimono sleeves The fronts were short, com ing to a point over the bust, where they were fustencd by three closely spaced bone buttons The backs, cut In one piece, had two fairly deep pleats extending from the shoulder to the walal, where the collar would have Joined tlie shoulder seam. If there had been one. At the waist either several buttons or the bnnd extended front the front held these pleats firm ly In | lace; while below this band, which did not extend across the hack at all, the double box pleats fell freely to the knees In an extremely graceful manner On these coat* the collars were large and rolling, giving the effect of a blown-up sailor collar, and extra I *d from shoulder lo shoulder Kuch collar was plain, but several placed one on top of the other, gave u com plicated appearance My second Illustration shows a Ro man striped and plain serge, which to gether make a very striking costume, This Is a favored combination ot l*olret's, and for that reason very pop ular with many women. It has an added chrm In suggesting how to re model a couple of last season's frocks Into one effective and up-to-date dress. The awning strli ed skirts al so promise great popularity. MAYOR NAMES A 810 COMMITTEE Appoints Special Committee Composed of Gouncilmen and Physicians on Removal of City Hospitals and Medical College. Mayor 1., <\ Hayne has appointed a special committee composed of mem - bei* of city council and physicians on tlie removal of the City Hospital ami Medical College. Those named were Mr. R. E. Allen, councilman from the Second ward, chairman, and Messrs. T. W, Pitcher. Alfred Cuthbert, T S Haworth and T. F, Harrison, from council FYom the physicians of the city the following additional members of the committee were selected: Dr*. W, It. Doughty, Thos. 1C Wright. K E Murphey. J M Caldwell, II M. Michel urn' \V. C. Lyle. The entire committee will have charge of everything pertaining to the removal of the city hospital* to the magnificent new building* that have been erected <>n the orphan asylum site. The Medical College lias already t een removed. There will be much work for the committee to do. Inasmuch a* there Is a great deal of equipment to secure for the hospitals and the committee must also se * that everything pur chased I* delivered promptly an i In good condition. It Is probable that late during the coining summer th« b< spltals will be moved from the present locations to the new buildings. 'fl " J ‘ _ J (By Ella Wheeler Wilcox.) Kitting together, nt the rextnruant, I chanced to speak of hunting. Ami I told With primitive man pride, how once a gaunt And aavage wolf, by hunger'a pariga made hold. Had tpated all my courage In the strife. I aaw her sweet face sadden; then she rrled: "llcw eould you, O, how could you Ink, the life I't any creature? God’s earth Is so wide, Is there not room for all 'things? Is there not Pleasure enough Irenes".h the glorious sun For man to find diversion in his lot Without the aid of cruel hook or gun?"' Khe win a thing of beauty to the eyes. EXPECTINGWORD FROM niflH Thought That Mr. Slaton Will Announce For Race For U. S. Senatorship Sunday. Atlanta, Ga. —The Journal today prints the following: Although (lovernor Slaton continues Ida sphlnxllke attitude relative to hts future political plans the politicians confidently expect him to announce his Intentions within the next few days, probably In the newspapers next Sun day, following the meeting of the state Democratic executive committee on Saturday. The belief Is general that the gov ernor will announce himself a candi date for the unexpired term of the late Senator Bacon, making this con test a three-cornered affair, Congress man T W. Hardwick and Attorney General T. S. Kelder having already announced for this office Senator W. S West, appointed by Ocvertsp- Slaton as the ad Interim suc cessor t:> Senator Bacon, lias not vet cade known Ids plans, but he ts ex pected to do so tiefore the meeting of the state committee cn Saturday. Should Senator West announce to succeed himself Governor Slaton will not, <<( course, be a candidate against Watch for the Opening Chapters in An Early Issue. In rending this novel you will work out solutions of vour own with every new turn of the story, hut when the end comes you will find to your surprise that none of them were right. "The Case of Jennie Erice” THE AUGUSTA HERALO. AUGUSTA. GA. SYMPATHETIC WOMAN hla own appointee, hut will either an nounce for the long senatorial term in opposition to Senator Hoke Smith or stand for re-election to the governor ship. The general Impression is that Gov ernor Hla ton will either he a Candidate SPECIALS FOR FRIDAY « SATURDAY Mammoth Purchase and Sale of Waists All This Spring’s Newst Styles, A purchase that involved the entire stock of one of the best waist makers in the Eastern markets a t inn ly transaction that will appeal to every woman in this city. They are made of excellent quality \ ()il(>, l ingerie, < repc and Rice Cloth, they are made just like you would make them at home. Nothing skimped nnd every little detail shows the hand of skilled workmanship. Come in high or low neck, long or short sleeves, back and front fastenings, trimmed with lace, embroidtrv and tuekS; sizes AC„ 31 to 54; values $2.00. Choice J7OC 12 l / 2 c Ginghams at B}&c Friday and Saturday only, if you really want some fine patterns and good quality VJD.c Ginghams at ’ .. 8~, s <* Colored Dress Crepe Is 27 inches wide, makes up dandy little dresses and kimonos; popular solid colors in blue,' tan go, pink and all the leading shades. Yard only Zephyr Ginghams \ cry latest plaids, beautiful color combinations, large and small designs, broad and narrow stripes; worth 25c per vard. Fridav and Satur day .. .. .. ; 15<* Longcloth •100 pieces English Longcloth, sold by the bolt, tvoitli 81.25. Fridav and Saturday, at 970 1 hi\ Nainsook, choice 150 1b xes, at .. .. $1.39 75c Night Gowns, 39c 50 dozen Women’s Night. Clowns, made of good quality nainsook, neatly trimmed with embroid ery; low neck and short sleeves. Limited Friday and Saturday 39c* McELWEE - THOMAS DRY GOODS CO. 866 Broad St. Sll*nt I sat and noted all her grace. Decked with a slaughtered Bird of Paradlie Her small fair head, anil lovely girlish face Ros. from a snowy mass of priceless fur. Headed and tailed, a muff lay in her lap; Young kids had died to i lothe the hands of her; A score of skins made lining for her wrap. She breathed destruction of dumb things l-’roin her small hide-cased foot to feathered hair, A splendid bird had given life and wings And harmless beasts their Mood to make her fair I passed the menu, asking for her choice. There were a hundred dainties to beguile; She glanced them over; then in silvery voice. Fish, fowl, and flesh she ordered with a smile. f< r the short senatorial term or seek re-election as governor with the chances largely favoring the former proposition, it not being expected that Senator West will tie a eandidate. Thera Is much speculation as to w hether Governor Slaton, In the event WHOLESALE AM) RETAIL "The Store of Low Prices” he announces for the senate, will re sign the governorship. The governor is as silent on this point as he is on all others touching his political plans. Should Governor Slaton resign after April 7—six months before the regular state election —J. Randolph Anderson, 33c Corset Covers at 24c 50 dozen Corset Covers, neatly trimmed with lace, at 24f* Remnants 1.000 yards short lengths Percale in light and dark colors, worth 10c. Friday and Saturday 6^ Chamhray 500 yards Chamhrays, solid colors, at 6<* Special Sale of Sheets 50 dozen good, large-size Sheets, 72x90, worth 65c. Friday and Saturday, limited .. . 39<* 25 dozen 81x90 Sheets, with 3 inch hem; good quality; worth 89c. Friday and Saturday. 69<* Special 10 dozen extra fine Sheets, worth $1.25 each, at 89<* v SO dozen Sheets, double bed size, worth SI.OO each, at 79<* Night Gowns, worth $1.50 Would von buy one unless it was pretty ? We have several dainty styles to select from, mate rial.'- of nice, soft quality and trimmings of lace, embroidery and ribbon are neatly arranged. Knickerbocker Drawers, 39c 20 dozen Knickerbocker Drawers, made of Crepe, 50c values, at 39< t THURSDAY. APRIL L. That Awful Itchy Feeling! Stop It Initantly By Using ZEMO, tho Remarkable, Scientific Skin Remedy. Oat a 25c Bottle and Bee For YourtelL Tin-re are few things wor«e than persist* •nt Itching —shell you feel like you could "scratch yourself to pieces." AtWfc- J>«>n't scratch, though; It only makes condition* "Y worse. 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Howard, or your nearest drug store —keep them with you constantly, for this treatment will help you sei well and strong, and immediate relief is sure. Ho not delay—delays are not only dangerous hut needless. If sot benefited Mi-o-na costs nothing. Augusta, Georgia
