It is surprising what a lot of bad. temper one can knit or crochet into a garment! I found this out during the war, trying to "do my bit" with the needles and the hook. But. i: I could have-had one of Weeks Co.'s new crochet ball holders in those days I should have been spared the necessity of chasing the elusive worsted or silk under chairs, down steps and rescuing it from the eat.
This unique crochet ball holder has a metal bracelet which adjusts itself to the wrist, and a long point, or needle, which passes through and betels it securely, need a new hat band for your Panama hat? Weeks & Ca. is the place. They have pretty tricoloured ones made of silk braid.
There is a new material called "silver bloom" at this shop, that I believe will last for ever, I think it wes made to defy Chinese washermen, It comes in plain shades and pretty stripes, and there is one piece in old gold, shot with purple. It is ever so wide, a and a quarter will make a even if one is plump.
The sports coat has a place the sun beside the blouse. We cannot do without it: The machine: knitted silk ones are much smarter than their companions of the brash wool. heavy yarn, and angora variety, but these latter hold their own for utility. Lane Crawford have all sorts "to choose from. T saw one of grass green. which would lock very cool and pretty with white frocks, or a trim sports skirt.
Speaking of sports skirts, the new checked sponge cloth which this shop is displaying would be ideal for the purpose. Their Trish linen is bleached by the sun in the rood old way: and this adds months to the life of the material over the chemically bleached kind-There are simple jumper. frocks of cotton crepe that would look well on almost anyone. Une dear little frock is buff-coloured with blue bands. The simplicity of ite lines and colour scheme are most appealing.
Hall & Holtz are showing the wisdom of the serpent by keeping fancy voiles in six yard lengths (enough for one dress) and blanket sports skirts—no two alike.
They have voile that would make pretty evening frocks for the warm summer nights. It comes in grey, blue and violet with silver embroidery laid on in squares and interesting zigzag Flesh coloured voile embroidered with cherries sounds ling but on the cent demure little set of bewitching under wear. The crone de chine and lawn sets trimmed with Valenciennes lace have just arrived from Paris and there is no disputing their nationality.
Never buy a cheap corset. An ill-shaped corset can make any woman look dowdy. If you must wear a corset (and most of us do) cet the best you can find. This shop has sever] geod models,
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