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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1926
Page
12
A dense ad listing rugs and fabrics with varied patterns and prices. Includes crepe, linen, napkins, napkins, wash cloths, dining ware, and ready made home items. Notes multiple price points and sections, highlighting quality and color variety.
Chairman heads the committee in charge of the annual international dance to be held by the United Commercial Bardas Luncheon Club. Day is assisted by Oliver G Righter and others, with several members named in the roster.
The fifth annual riding exhibit in Bridgeport showcased Brooklawn riders under Cory Williams. The event featured costuming, quadrille, Roman riding, and skilled horsemen ship with notable performances by Ann Louise Hutchison Wien Lyon Marguerite Adim G Williams and G Tymbk among others. The audience of about 2000 praised the riders and horses for training and showmanship.
Wilda Bennett known as Albred, an American dancer, reportedly wed secretly in New York on April 1. The ceremony included partner Albreu and other figures, with Bennett’s prior marriage and divorce noted as context for public interest.
A fashion advisor from New York will be in the store starting Monday to assist customers without charge. Shoppers unsure about color choices or the best garments can ask her for guidance and updates for last year’s costumes with this year’s touches. Also advertised are Khaki Kool for Smart Sports Apparel priced at 3.75 and 4.95 per yard.
A fashion note highlights Rajah Pongee fabrics in spring colors like hos de rose green Mediterranean almond melon maize mechid and gres for suits skirts and frocks. Polka dots fashion is shown in a sheer crepe frock in black or blue with white or beige and varying dot sizes. A Mir aoleen wool frock with silken sheen is also pictured with new greens euphor nia julep rubra hydrant ica bluebell cameo and rose shades.
A description of sports costumes fabrics emphasizes checks in black and white with fine pin checks. Highlights plain fabrics 54 in light summery weight suitable for tailored coats and dresses. Notes colors bars de rose beige and julep green 54 in and a soft even texture with no silken sheen.
An ideal crepe item described for summer wear in spring colors includes rose jade chid tan blue roseda green champagne nav brown and French blue. Special price seen as regular $250. Located on the second floor.
A sale feature offers Printed Crepe de Chine at 1.69 per yard in fresh spring and summer color combinations. The selection includes broad widths and matching scarves to complement dresses, with regular price noted as 2.50 per yard for 40 inch wide fabric.
Special crepe de chine washable silk broadcloth in pastel shades for afternoon frocks and sports dresses. Available in pink white black navy grey coral golden pheasant apricot 40 in at reg 2.25 yd. Old blue jade white coral old rose 54 in at 2.50 yd. Blue green rose tan 54 in at 2.95 yd. Weeds-all wool light weight with novelty designs 54 in at 1.95 yd. Ribbon trims in smart spring versions. Main floor.
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