The Dress Section.

We walk through avenues of cottons of all descriptions—new fabrics, new colourings, new designs. Our old friend Tobralco is so smartly new that one hardly recognises her. Zephyrs, prints, organdies, voiles, muslins, lace—they are all here, and many of them uncrushable.

In the showroom we study frocks. They are slim-fitting, with skirts gored or pleated, the pleats in many cases consisting of two inverted ones at front and back. Sleeves may be long, elbow-length or short, and are less fussy than they have been. Collars and large bows of organdie and its relatives are everywhere; puritan collar and cuff sets are demure and smart; jabots and frills of accordion pleated organdie are dressy.

Blouses are charming in various cotton materials. They may be tailored and worn with a tie, or fluffy with pleatings and bows or coloured organdie posies. Jumper and waist-coat blouses are ready to be worn with suits.

Hats have flat crowns and brims, some very wide. Straws are fine or transparent, and are trimmed with flat bows or flowers. Fabric hats to match or tone with frocks are popular, especially checks and plaids in cotton or silk.

Stockings are a delight. They appear in light colourings in the sheerest of page 43 sheer silk and the dullest of dull finishes. Plain and patterned meshes are new for summer.

Gloves are in the same light shades as the stockings. Most of those in leather and kid can be washed with soap and water.

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