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Bi. The lengthening of women's skirts and the general femininizing of the new styles has its effect Mpon the accessorigs that mpany it, It is nt n ever that the and the accessories must t the effect. of \the most important items noticed is the new costume jewelry as it adapts itself to the new silhou~ ette--the Jerdant type with a touch of the 1830 feeling and about 32 inches is demanded by smart women as being the correct thing for the higher waistline, The color effect harmonizes with the color of the Jong, Antique settings returd to vor and many of the pendants have the cameo quality in harmony with the romantic feeling, The sports ensemble has its own special tt eo a or on in' strings of brightly color. ed beads. ' Are Longer One of the most conspicuous things about Spring oe is the way they are ed up high over the cuff of suit or frock, They all have dedly longer wrists and many have bow decorations or novel cuff treatments to soften the tailored ef. fect. With the short sleeve fashion, it was inevitable that gloves would ed and we have never seen mor. varied effects to complete the , style picture, Lines, designs and col- ors have been made to harmonize the new mode for sports, after- noon and evening. The Spring Handbag The handbag for morning and sports wear matches the costume not only in c. lor, but often in material. It is comfortably large, sometimes gesembling a small travelling bag. may be of wood, indestruct by [roc Fig \ | J be \ . y a ' ible crystal or metal. Antelope, pin seal and galuchat are the skins most vsed for afternoon. Evening bags are frequently of lame ornamental with rhinestones. Neckwear Finishes There are many indications that necklines will be closer to the throat, A recent cable from Paris states that "there is an infinite variety in neck finishes with the general tend- ency to raise collars to the throat. The little school girl collar is ubi« quitous; scarf bows are tied close to the hollow of the neck at front; lingerie frills of the Chanel type are much seen; likewise the lingerie tabs that Patou uses; quite a few black dresses have been noticed with ba- teau neckline, not very wide, finish- ed by a turnover of white satin" MADAM, " Have you, too, been bothered and annoyed because your hair just didn't seem quite right. All your displeasure will be over after visiting r. Simpson at the "Mayfair", : In hairout or finger-wave by him . you may now have expressed the consummate skill and artistry of a male hairdresser with continental experience obtained in Londen, Eng., in France and Italy, Phone 2020 Felt Block | Mayfair Hairdressing tek Kings Bf] shirred about a circular inset waist UNIVERSAL NEGRO IMPROVEM ENT ASSOCIATION ENCOURAGES CULTURAL ADVANCEMENT The photographs here show three membéry of the Black Cross Society of the Universal Negro Improvement Association in Toronto, which has in- augurated a class for nurses to ens courage young colored women in cultiiral development. (1) Nurse C. Davis; (2) Capt, I. Brathwaite, as- sistant instructor and St. John Am- bulance man, and (3) Nurse Edith Holloway, | EVENING GOWN OR STREET FROCK Milady Will Go to Store and Dance in Same Suit ------ Things are not what they seem ~=0r rather they are so much more than they seem, in the realm of smart Spring clothes. The jaunty gape frock may, with a mere tilp of the hand, bhecomo a formal at. tornoon or evening gown. So far Paris and London have sent some wonderful contributions to this continent, New York has not been slow to take advantage of thelr hints, and the result is that smart Toronto, being neither Far, London nor New York, steps out in the finest each can otter. Two-time dresses, that. are avening gowns and shopping resses by turns, appear on all des. And in one notable case, at ast, there is no perceptible way { getting the tight-fitting mode! wver one's head by any acrobatics, until one is shown the 13-inch ip+ per about the waist, coyly conceals ed hy a flounce of the fabric, Mag- gy Rouff has distinguished herseit with her evening collection and with models of a rather elaborate afternoon formality, Among these 1s A gown of black georgette (a prime favorite among daytime fabrics at the moment) which i» Kathered' in from all sides and | & trim severity of outline that is relieved by dressmaker touches in the deast 'expected places, Une of her greatest successes is a one pleco frock of heavy black and white tweed with a detachable cape that comes well to the elbows, Soveral inches below the belt, of red patent leather, appear a& nume ber of vertical tucks which extend across the back and give tho effect ot basted pleats, The same designer has given her interpretations of the fitted sult, about which there is bound to be A great outery in. another few weeks, This 1s of black and white tweed, with a Jacket cut away to correct curves at the front, a nar row collar of scalloped pique worg outside the jacket and a tuck-in that is of white satin; a fabric coms bination which we have deplored for two seasons without forcing hte couturiers to rum to cover as yeti Jane Regny offers a suit that is an interesting reproduction of hand knitting, in beige with flecks of black, The Jacket is collariess and is worn over a wrap-around hlouse of natural luen, with many fine tucks snugly inside the skirt, Blo has also designed an ensemble that is ghiefly notable for its color combination. The frock is of a musty light brown shantung with many inverted pleats, a total lack ol sleeves and a draped collar that in 80 wide as to come inta the cape classification, With this fs worn a full length coat of golden tan shantung, fitted to' the waist and ot lea raincoat severity as to de- ale, yoke, Finely pleated handkerchie: linen finishes off the cuffs and | forms a very low v-shaped gilet. Goupy is particularly successtul in her daytime models, which Mave | the foundation, changed the foundption must » a. ty eurves but no bumps. The in its 'proper Two-tone fur trimmings are a brand new note to which the fashion centre of the world adds its approval, The look of Paris is clearly appars ent in a coat of black-and-white tweed trimmed with scarf collar and {lows the figure as trade follows the DENIES WOMEN ARE SLAVES OF STYLE CREATED BY MEN Paris Fashion Creator Says Dressmakers Follow Wo. men's Lead Jacques Worth, creator of Paris dress Yashions, telegraphed 267 words of astonishment to newapspers the other day on "learning of the form. ation of a women's league of fashion to resist style slavery to men," Far from being style slaves to men, wired Mr. Worth women are "the most important factors influencing fashion." "The modern figure," he continued "reflecting as it does the trend toward moderation, has swung from the angular figure form to the naturally rounded form, Fashion fol- flag, The sottly flowing curves and delicate feminine appeal are as much a part of women today a» their | post-war mannishness was part of | women yesterday. 1 "In the daytime when a woman is | active and busy. with her profession | al or personal affairs she can well wear the simple frock that is based on the sports costume and that con. forms to that need of hers, In the evening, on the other hand, her na. tural figure and the flowing lines that are brought out in the modern Yashion of moderation should be her governing factor." | YOUTHY'UL, THEME IN FALL'S BLACK CREPE The black crepe frock which is an indispensable as well as an ex- condidgly smart factor in one's autumn wardrobe is most fre quently developsd along simple, feminine lines this fall, A Patou creation is a happy example---en- dorsing a flattering V neckline, a tucked bodice and triple-tiered skirt, Such 4 frock proves a most dependable standby in the ward. robe~-providing a proper back- ground for many costume accessory changes. LEATHERS FAVORED IN OUTDOOR STYLES That good old standby, the wind- breaker, is a smart newcomer in the ranks of the ensemble, A clever model is shown which combines chocked woollen and suede, the woollen making the skirt and rag- lan sleeves, A suede beret com- pletes the costume, A capeskin coat is tucked intc first place in the affections of its wearer by fits swagger lines and styling--~which aro enhanced by tucks on sleeves, pockets and yoke, and by a trig narrow belt and standup collar, THY ORAVAT ADDS ' INCHES AND ORIC The cravat scarf Is going to new lenghts to prove its popularity The. trailing jabot that has been 80 gracefully prevalent in the mode, or the generel lengthentg process that tends to convert blouses into tunics and skirts into floor-trailing affairs--either of these fashion factors may be re sponsible for the increase of inches in the separate soarf, But whatever the Influence, the cravat scarf is a long and floating affair; except for sportawear when it may be abbreviated, and otteu is accompanied by a matching accessory as is the Rodier fabric Sgnre with its complementing hand. 5. deep cuffs of astrakhan in two tones, » | [Fashion Demands Are Firm When Foundation Building Nothing in the new spring mode is of more Interest than the figure, The lines of tho gowns have heen changed, and as it is in remodel): @ building, if the upper portion is made to conform, Milady wil therefore, if she would be In fas shion and look lke the modern ereature, which she ia, bogin with Just what is this new feminine figure Which of all stylists speak? One of Toronto's best known corsets fers, puts it in fow words when she "It 1s the figure of the perfect woman, Hthe and beautifully rounds fn its normal place allowing the waist to he also normal, which higher busts' and more sl ¢ walsts thay we have had for the past decade. Tt is the figure proportions, hips iqador~mbut. mot, at the expense of Sh ET 8 hd : the waist line, Woman was not intended to be an hour-glass as in the olden days, nor was it itended that she gould be boyish, There is no charm more alluring than the charm of femininity~--and so the new styles will be readily adopted. for the charm in them is that they presunt fomininity as the most im: ortant characteristie in the mode." Gradually woman, having experi. encod both the steel 'and flexible corset, saw that it was to her ad- vantage to use the corset only to give support to her body and to en- courage the heauty of the normal linen to improve, The result fs that in the year 1080 milady will wear oorset for comfort, beauty and style lines. Bho will choose her founda. tion garment with all the care that she does her street or dinner cos. tume, thinking always of beauty of line, chic and comfort, without which the most lavishly dressed woman ean not 'be at her best, Simcoe MSt,. South | What's New In The Store fy PHONE 982 This month finds 'every department téém~ * ing with beautiful The pmartest apparel for Spring Wardrobes, new things. Jaunty accessories to accent each cos: tume, Colorful draperies in sunny new for patterns, distinctive furnishings res juvenating old ones, # And the merchandise itself is Its own West reason for being here. Because in every instance it represents a fashion high in favor and favorably low priced. ICELAND "FOXES Friday and Saturday April 10th and 12th Simcoe Street South We are oifeing to tie Ladies of Ovkews thd / Surrounding Districts A few months ago when furs weré cheaper, we ¢ons tracted with one of Toronto's leading fur manufac turers for five dozen Iceland Foxes of the very best : quality and lengths obtainable in five beautiful shades ; of white, platinum, biege, brow, black, and we now offer them to you at the rock bottom price of 3152 nised one of these Beautiful foxes to com: plete your Easter Ensémble. We therefore cordially Telephone © 982 |