"' PAGE 9M THE MICHIGAN DAILY WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 1954 PAGE SIX THE MICHIGAN DAILY WEDTqESDAY, JtT~Y 28, 1954 Fashion Field Open to College Women; Excellent Opportunity for Useful Career Fashion is a field where, with their natural interest in clothes and design, women can excel. One of the many jobs available in this field is that of a designer. In order to be successful in this type of work, women need good taste, originality, imagination and a keen sense of color. The successful designer must al- so be practical and able to adapt her ideas to stay within a certain cost limit or budget. Designing Since designing is such a highly competitive field, the designer must be alert for new ideas and quick to put them into execution. Preparation for this type of work does not entail much study andusually four years or less of design school are sufficient. How- ever, the designer should have a natural talent and good taste to start with. The daily routine of a designer is varied and interesting, since a great deal of her time is spent out looking for new ideas. Buying Another field where women have been successful is buying for large stores. This position involves the se- lection of'* merchandise, the mak- ing and maintaining of mutually profitable relations between the manufacturer and the buyer, and the knowledge of figures, sales stocks and percentages of mark- up. Preparation for a buying posi- tion is offered in schools of busi- ness administration, but it is often possible to work up from a posi- tion as salesgirl in a large store. Retailing A third field where many women have made successful careers for themselves is in fashion retailing. This is a strongly competitive field and, in order to be successful, women must have the right train- ing, personality and proper plar- ning. Other important requisites are initiative, energy, good disposition, competitive instincts, imaginaton and ablity to work without super- visi'n. Women who have done well in the field of fashion retailing sug- gest that coeds interested in enter- ing the career first learn how to sell. Fashion retailers must knov which dress is Light for which wo- man, and which sales techniques make the customer buy th.os dresses. Bookkeeping One of the most important in- gredients in a successful shop is a good bookkeeping system. This will enable the retailer to tell how much comes in. This also brings in the need for accurate book- keepers. Complete records will show ad- vertising results and indicate trends which are important in buying and reordering merchan- [dise. Al Townsend Leads Band Orchestra To Provide League Dance Music Ai Townsend and his orchestra will provide music for the League- sponsored all-campus dance, to be held from 9 p.m. to midnight Sat- urday in the Michigan and Van- denberg Rooms of the League. The dances are held every Sat- urday night on a stag-or-drag basis, with members of the League Council acting as hostesses. The price is 50 cents per person or $1 per couple. Townsend, a graduate of the University, has been a trombonist and an arranger for the last sev- eral years. He is now living in Standish, Mich., where he is in full charge of all the school bands and orchestras for the Junior and Sen- ior High Schools. Last summer the Townsend or- chestra entertained an average of 325 patrons per dance in the Ball- room. This year the crowd has numbered near 500. Townsend uses his own personal arrangements for his orchestra. Vocals are done by Harley Rex, who also doubles on teno and alto-saxophone, and the clarinet. The League dances, held throughout the year and spon- sored by the League Council, are only a part of the planned pro- gram for University students.. By SUE GARFIELD As the last in the series of birth- stone legends, the history of eightt stones, representing five months, have been revealed by' leadingl gemologists.f August The birthstone for August is either the peridot or the sara- donyx, both symbolizing the hope] and promise of married happiness. According to legend, the peri- dot was supposed to have come from the Serpent Isle in the Redt Sea, guarded by watchers whose duty it was to put to death anyE unauthorized persons who appear-a ed. The peridot, which still comes from St. John's Island, makes al fine ring stone for men and wo- men. The most preferred shade is a soft delicate green with pale yel- low undertones. The sardonyx, alternate birth-3 stone for August, was supposed to inpart courage to orators and shy4 lovers. Scarabs cut from sardonyx have been found in Egyptian ruins, and the Romans were the first tot wear it. A stone which combines opaque4 red and brown tones, the sardonyx is found mainly in Brazil and Ur-l uguay today.1 September Clear thinking is symbolized by September's birthstone, the sap-1 phire.< RARE GEMS IN UNITED STATES: Gemologists Reveal Birthstone Legends Imaginative legends from many most every color, including dark cultures and ages surround the green, pink, red, blue, violet and sapphire, the Council reports. The brown. Persians believed the earth rest- Mined in Brazil and Madagas- ed on a giant sapphire, whose col- car, it is versatile in its uses for or was reflected into the sky to jewelry. give it a clear blue color. * * Most sapphires are found in November Burma, Australia, Siam and Cey- November's birthstone, the gold- lon, and steel blue sapphires have en topaz, is a clear glowing em- been found in Montana. blem of fidelity and true friend- The star in the sapphire is an optical effect, formed by bands of light reflected from within the stone when it is seen in sunlight or a bright light. This star appears when a rough star sapphire is cut into several smaller pieces, if each piece is properly cut cobachon. * * * October The opal and the tourmaline, October's birthstones, both signify hope. Equally expressive of the season's coloring, each of them captures the brilliance of a clear October day. The opal, one of the most mys- terious of all gems, has been treas- ured for centuries, according to the Council. Emperors and kings have worn it as a guard to their regal honor and the ancient Greeks be- lieved its possession gave foresight to the wearer, leading to the mod- ern symbol of hope. The tourmaline, which in his- tory had the power to dispel fears and melancholia, is found in al- ship.I The word "topaz" comes from the name of an island in the Red Sea called Topazos, meaning "to seek." The ancients found cer- tain yellow-green stones on the is- land and later all yellow stones were known by the name-topaz. Today most of the stones jewel- ers know as topaz are actually members of the quartz family, ac- cording to the Jewelry Industry Council. Chemically, this stone is a combination of oxygen and sili- con and the cause of its color is unknown. It is found in six-sided crystals, most of which come from Brazil. There is blue and pink topaz, but the golden-brown variety is best known. Quartz topaz ranges in color from the palest yellow to deep sherry brown. A handsome ring stone, it can be carved into cameos and intaglios. * * * December The turquoise and the zircon, blue gems tinted lightly with green, symbolize prosperity as De- cember's birthstone. Because an ancient Persian king once discovered turquoise mine, the stone came to symbolize vic- tory or a fortunate event. The word "turquoise" is derived from "Turkis," meaning Turkey stone, for the gem was one of the first to reach Europe through Turkish gem marts, according to the Council. Although the turquoise has been significant in many cultures and countries, it was the most treas- ured of all gems in Tibet. Symbolic of good fortune and success, the turquoise has been used exten- sively in Tibetian Jewelry. Turquoise charms were likewise important to the Navajo Indians, who combined the stone with sil- ver in their primitive silversmith- ing. The stone, which comes from Persia, Egypt, Turkestan, Australia and the United States, lends itself to dramatic jewelry designs, using large individual stones in rings, bracelets and earrings. Zircons have been known since before the days of Christ. They were once believed to contain magic power against evil spirts and poison. Ceylon and Siam are chief sources of zircons. Like dia- monds, zircons need skillful cut- ting with many facets to show their fire and brilliance. ' U N STORE HOURS: 9 A.M. TO 5:30 DURING BARGAIN DAYS ARGAM N DAYS I at MADEMOISELLE, first in value and fashion DRESSES formerly to 19.95 . . . . . $5 DRESSES formerly to 25.00 . . . . . $9 SUITS & TOPPERS were to $35 . . . $18 SUMMER SUITS were to 29.95 . . . . $9 COTTON SKIRTS were 7.95 . . . . $3.80 ANN ARBOR .4 N ROSE MARIE REID SWIM SUITS Were $12.95 to $35 ' off PRE-FALL SPECIAL WOOL SKIRTS Regularly $14.95 to 16.95 $9 BAARGAKEN DAYS BEGINNING TODAY 9:30 A.M. .0 r,~1- If not advertised here ... ask for it Too many specials to advertise FOR TOWN AND COUNTRY 302 South State Street ALL SALES FINAL .. . NO LAYAWAYS entire Stock of SuMMner Fashions for. mnediate Sale! d :' ANN ARBOR BARGAIN DAYS Wednesday and Thursday Drastically Our Day to offer this season's stock at reductions to make these the best bargains we've ever had. Your days to find exceptional values! Prices lower than your greatest expectations! Group of 100% wool suits. Tweeds, gobardines, men's wear. Sizes 9- 20, 121/2 to 20. Group of spring coats, 100f wools. Pastel, white and darker shades, Many originally to 59.95. ANY TWO 14.95 safe items pur- chased together 25.00. Group of better dresses, costume suits-silk prints, shantungs, faille. Also evening and cocktail dresses. Sizes 9 to 15, 10 to 44, 121/ to 26 I/. COATS SUITS ROBES SHOES BLOUSES SPORTSWEAR HANDBAGS JEWELRY BOYS' WEAR CHILDREN'S SHOES .educed DRESSES LINGERIE HOSIERY GIRLS' WEAR INFANTS' WEAR Ut Two groups of better desses, many$1 9 Two groups rayon suits, wrinkle good for fall and winter. Failles, resistant fabrics, pastels and darks, taffetas, bembergs, pure silk prints, Including many values to 35.00 Sizes 9 to 15, 10 to 22. 10.00 shantungs, also evening and cock- tail dresses. Sizes 9 to 15, 10 to $ 0 Two groups rain or shine coats 44, 12 to 241, 14.95 gabardines, tweeds, novelties, many values to 29.95 .z. 5.00 25 dresses, better blouses, orlon, nylon, silk or rayon. Costume jewelry (zircon set rings) nylon slips-orIon, wool or cotton shirts--jcckets-sweaters. (Better hat values to 16.95). 2.98 Blouses, rayons, nylons, cot- tons. Handbags-cotton shirts- shorts-sweaters-halters, weskits, hats, costume jewelry, rings (any two 2.95 sale items purchased to- gether for 5.00), 1.98 Hats of all kinds, many originally to 8.95. Summer hand- bags, straw, linens, plastics. Slips-- blouses- jewelry-sweaters-pet- ticoats and many other items. Shop Early for Best Selections i I I