Picture Show (Oct 1920 - Apr 1921)

10 Picture Show, April 9th, 1921. ''Young Mrs. Winthrop." {C<"X^Tm "Ton can't go in there ! " he said. " You are not in a fit state." "I'm a thousand tim^s fitter to sec my baby than yon arc to touch me you — you hypocrite ! " panted As she pushed pa=t him the door opined and old Mi's. Winthrop appeared. It accded but one look at her face to sec that all was over. f lit lie Kose was dead. With a sobbing cry : " My baby ! Oh my baby ! " Constance fell on the landing. Diving the weeks that followed the death of baby Reee. the Winthrops drifted further and further apart. Douglas lived at his club, while Constance renamed at home. She had finished with all her smart-set friends, and neither went out nor received visitors. They had decided on a legal separation, and although old Mrs. Winthrop and Buxton Scott had done all in their power to get the young people to make it up, they had tailed. Constance was sitting with Mrs. Winthrop one aftiTnoou when Marie, the maid, rushed in, very excited. "Oh. madame. Mrs. Delaney's maid has just told me something 1 think you ought to know. It was how Mrs. Uelaney got Mr. Winthrop " "That will do. Marie," broke in Constance quietly. We do not wish to hear servants' gossip." "But if the matter concerns my son, I wish to hear it." said old Mrs. Winthrop. Then Marie told them how Mrs. Dclaney had got Janet, her Maid, to telephone to Douglas Winthrop, tcUing him that Constance was going to the dance jii»rt that he needn't hurry home, and how, on the l»rrt*xt of business, she had persuaded him to dine with her that night. "I always felt there was a mistake somewhere," said Mrs. Winthrop when Marie had left. " You are, Constance, my boy was not to blame." ~ It doesn't matter," said Constance wearily. "Bis love for me was dead before. That night was oa|y the last straw. And my love for him is dead, too." J$nt Mrs. Winthrop did not mean to give up her nttt nipt to bring her son and his wife together. She consulted Mr. Scott, and that worthy gentleman planned a scheme. He sent a note to each, saying lUey must meet him together at his office to sign ivrtain papers in connection with the division of piopcrty. Both Constance and Douglas wrote back asking him to arrange matters so that they could crime to the office separately ; but the attorney insisted that they should be present at the same time. The meeting was arranged. Douglas bowed coldly lo Constance as he entered the room, and took his stand at the other end. Mr. Scott began to read from a deed which mentinned the date of the marriage. The old gentleman put down his glasses when he raroe to this point. " I remember that day perfectly," he said. " There was never a prettier bride nor a happier bridegroom " " Please keep to the matter in hand, Scott," interrupted Douglas irritably. " Pardon, my boy. An old man's weakness," murmured the attorney. He read on, but every now and again he would stop and mention some incident of their courting ■lays. As he cast a swift glance at Constance he ronid see tears in her eyes, and another glance at Douglas showed him that the young man was having a hard task to keep his emotion Under control. Buxton Scott decided to play his trump caul. " And now 1 come to a piece of property 1 can't divide. It is a baby's grave." The attorney stopped suddenly. Constance was crying softly. He saw Douglas make a move towards her. The old man waited just long enough to see Douglas take his wife in bis arms, then lie did a soft wild Indian dance down the corridor. He slapped his chief clerk on the back. " Come out, Henry, my boy I " he cried. " The Winthrop divorce is off. We're going to celebrate." While Henry got his coat Mr. Scott telephoned the good news to old Mrs. Winthrop. Inside the office, Constance was drying her eyes nud straightening her hat, which had got somewhat squashed in the reconciliation. " I'm so happy, Douglas," she said. " Compared to me, you're absolutely miserable ! " fried Douglas. " We begin our second honeymoon at once, and this time it is going to last all our lives." THE END. (Adapted from incidents in the Paramovn'-Artcraft photo-plan, featuring Ethel Clayton as Constance Winthrop.) ** Black Skadows, A New Serial adapted from the Film in which Peggy Hyland Stars Begins in This Week's "GIRLS' CINEMA." IN THE DRESSING-ROOM Millinery Chosen by Mercy Hatton. WHEN I was asked to choose my favourite millinery styles for the benefit of readers of the Picture Show, I was overjoyed, for if there is one part of wearing apparel that I appreciate more than any other it is millinery. I always think hats make such a world of difference to the finished out -door appearance. And I'm not wrong, am I ? As a matter of fact, I make all ray own hats, both for wear in my films and private use. I find it is so much more satisfactory, as one can always be assured of a pleasing result when their hats are fashioned by their own hand. Make Your Own Hats. I DO not believe in following fashion blindly. I think it is so very foolish to select a shape or colour just because it is fashionable, and wear it. whether it suits one or not. Generally a popular millinery fad is particularly-difficult to wear just as it is, unless a woman is very beautiful. Yet a little manipulation will render the shape quite becoming. And just as a " woman's hair is her crowning glory " in the house, is her chapeau when she is out of doors. The girl with small features looks absolutely " lost " under the drooping brim of a large hat: while her big-featured sister appears equally ludicrous with her head crowned with a tight -fitting little toque. It is impossible to give one set rule with regard to millinery styles to suit all girls. The shape of the face, and wave of the hair makes all the difference in the world. I find that there are one or two particular shapes that are especially becoming to me, and when I make or select a new hat, I always bear — ; this shape in mind, and find something that is i quite fashionable, but as \ near like one or other of those shapes as possible. And it is not •» a ditiicult task. Styles are so diverse as to give ample choice for everyone. Never were millinery styles more delightful. Drooping hats of coloured lace appeal to me very much. They simply breathe of sunshine and fine weather. And aren't they just the simplest things in the world to make! There is no difficult brim to be manipulated, no crown to be covered without a wrinkle. ami Startling Colours. THE new spring colours for millinery are, perhaps, a trifle startling at first, but they improve upon acquaintance hold a great appeal. But don't be afraid of choosing a bright shade, even if it does take your breath away, at first glance. Y'ou'll soon get used to it, and be delighted with the cheery aspect it gives to a simple costume or coat frock. Alice Blue is a favoured and becoming spring colour. There are other popular shades, however, which require much care in choice These include the new pillar-boK red. brick, and terra cotta. These colours have a shade -of yellow in them that is very trying for some complexions, and should bo eschewed unless you i~,858. 28.020. and soon wish to look sallow. You'll find heaps of scope, in softer, warmer tints of the same colours. Four Hats for Your Approval. I HAVE made a selection of four hats that I think you will like. There are two for every -day knock-about wear, and two for more festive occasions. I'll be sensible and talk about the every-day hats first. The tammy hat is absolutely invaluable, and few girls are there who do not possess one, or perhaps half-a-dozen. Personally, I like them best when they are fashioned from ribbon, as m the sketch on this page. They are very simple to fashion if you make a muslin foundation first, and mount the ribbon upon this. If you want a touch of novelty to appear in your ribbon tammy, you can work it in alternate rows of two shades or colours of ribbon. A pretty one' that I made for a friend was of pale grey and rose pink ribbon alternately ! It was delightful upon her brown hair. The second every-day hat is very piquant and suitable for wear with a coat and skirt. It is intended for silk duvetyn — that lovely fabric that has the appearance of the finest suede. Think how becoming it would be in Alice Blue duvetyn, the top embroidered in a running stitch design in grey rabbit wool ! Its neat little brim would help to keep straggly curls in place upon the windiest day, and the bow at the side gives a touch of perkiness to the cliic affair. Satin, Lace and Roses. DON'T you think that the hat illustrated in the lower sketch is a delightful little style ? It would look admirable with « your better . most costume, especially if it were fasliioned in nigger brown ^Si>. satin, brown lace to match, and adorned with the palest of pink rosebuds. The actual shape is quite a plain affair, with a flat crown, and very narrow, t u r n ed-down brim. All the difference i s made by t he piece of stiff lace, which is wired and arranged to stand up all around. This ' is a jolty good renovation idea, too, girls, if you jt / have an old small hat you wish to " do up." You could even cut off a large brim, and bind it with ribbon first to get the desired shape. Last but not least conies the picturesque drooping hat of gathered georgette. It is hardly a hat you would wear with a suit, but to top a soft erepe-deChine frock it would be wonderful. Suppose your frock were of grey crepe, then the hat might be fashioned froin powder blue georgette, the crown swathed with silver ribbon and tied in a wired bow at one side. The georgette is merely arranged in a tuck over the edge of the brim, and then drawn tightly to the base of the crown, where it connects with the material crown. A pretty idea for bridesmaids' hatsr-don'l you think t You can obtain patterns of the hats on this page for one shilling each from PICTURE SHOW Pattern Dept., 291a, Oxford Street, London, W. 1. 27.451.