Be-petticoated

Sir,—In reference to the late calamity at the Plymouth Theatre, in a very brief time we shall have legions of be-petticoated fairies in all the inflammable muslin and Tarlatan peculiar to their spiritual appearance gambolling and sporting before us, and it may not be out of place to suggest that managers should protect their jets and float lights with some screen to guard as much as possible against such deplorable occurrences.

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Since a full-skirted, be-petticoated frock calls attention to your slim ankles and prettily shod foot just as surely as though a spotlight were focused on them, you'll be wise if you emulate our charming model and select sheer black magic in hosiery.

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The “Summer Nights” program presented by Bonwit’s at the “Five O’Clock” show, will include the frothy, be-petticoated dresses for formal wear, endorsed by both Paris and American designers.

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The honoree, gowned in a flowered pink dress, with bouffant be-petticoated skirt, looked like a fairy tale princess, in keeping with the party setting.

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