Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-04-02
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Ladies' Black .wo-thirds SIX Hose reduced to
the low price a 62H cents per pair.
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In BEa To ANNOUNCE
the Informal ''openine" and Display" of the
NEW SEASON GOODS
MONDAY, APRIL q, 1855.
TUESDAY, APRIL J, 1888.
1t Is with no small degree Of pleasure we
invite you to inspect our new and extensive
STOCK OF Fabrics. Ready made Goods, and
Fancy Articles for the coming spring and
summer season, being confident that every
previous effort in this direction il COM
pietely overcast by the splendor and sttrsc-
uveness Of this. and after careful perusal
OF the prophecies and dictates Of the vari-
Gus authorities on fashions. We have pre-
pared the following article Is being the
most authors tive 30 far a. concerns our
particular class Of goods:
WOOLLENs-The most fashionable mate
rails for Spring and Summer Dresses are
the plain Woollens although stripes and
checks are receiving considerable attention.
The beautiful all-wool and silk and wool
Henrietta Cloths are dividing the honors
with the fine French Cashmeres. and both
are to be had in all the newest shades and
tints Black Lace Dresses continue in favor,
and black surah is used for the underskirt
instead Of satin, which 10 now not % desira-
BILE on account Of the shimmering eject. A
black lace dress is not an expensive addition
to ones wardrobe, and il Is one OF the most
useful dresses any woman can possess, as II
can be worn ON almost all occasions in
winter or summer. and is becoming alike to
young and old. Chantilly and Spanish Gui-
PURE are the preferred lsces. The popular
Challis have larger figures and fiowery eff
fects than formerly, and is weight between
Cashmere snd Nuns Yelling. The ground
colors are delicate. and dark shade of silk
or velvet is used for collar, cuffs, re yers or
Plaston. The printed Mohairs are nothing
more nor less than the Brilliantine. or Al
raca of twenty years ago, reintroduced in
the figured effects of Challis. These latter
fabrics are very desirable for House Gowns.
London-reds and copper shades prevail in
the new checked and striped woollens in
two-toned effects, and will be used for entire
suits instead of being combined with silk
or plain material.
BROADCLOTHs are more popular than
heretofore. and are introduced in the latest
shades. being largely used for entire dresses.
as well a. for Jackets. cloaks. raglans. listers.
and the white 10 now used for wedding
dresses. being richly esrnished with gold
or silver braid, and produce very elegant
appearance.
sILKS-There il an unmistakable revival
Of Silks. and the style Of costumes to be
worn this spring and summer not only ad-
mits but encourages its use to greater ex-
tent than during any previous season. Since
all reputable merchants have excluded from
their stocks the heavily weighted goods.
which only destroyed the confidence Of
women by their unsatisfactory wear, new,
light, and reliable makes have been intro
duced with great success and created de-
cided reactionsry demand-notably, Peau de
Sole. Bengaline, Faille Franchise, Moire,
Sursh Rage, Armure. Moire Antique, Ria
dame. Merveilleux, in black and q great va
riety Of fancies, embracing China and India
Silks. Printed Pongees, Foulards. Checked
and Striped Surahs, &c. Plain shades in
Moire, Faille, and Surahs are shown for
combining with the new colored woollens.
vELyETS-Plain velyets will always be
worn, and will be made up this season with
Moire Antique and Brocades. Velvet Gowns
for dinner will be combined with pale-col-
ored cloths. Quantities of velvets will be
used for finishing dresses and wraps. and
also largely employed for all millinery pur-
poses, especially as hat trimming.
BRAID AND JET-Gold. Silver and Col
ored Braids are much affected for trimming
all kinds Of dresses, and your spring suit
will be incomplete without some kind of
braid or passementerie trimming. We have
every variety of the Soutache and Galloon
Braids. also ready-made Panels Collars and
Cuffs. In the colored Tinsel Braids we can
match all the newest shades of wool and silk.
Jetted Trimmings are in great favor for gar
nishing Silk Dresses and Spring Mantles
We are showing handsome designs in Jetted
Ornaments. Gimps, Panels, Collars. Cuffs.
Fronts, Backs and Epau,ettes.
WRAPS-The new Jetted Wraps do not
differ essentially from the shapes produced
last season, all being-without exception
short and tight fitting in the back, with long
loose fitting fronts, running to a point
They may be all jet. or silk and Jet, the lat
ter being preferred. The ground work is of
Sicillienne. thick corded silks, Peau de Sole.
and grenadine heavily beaded. Long nantes
are only to be worn in the morning. Plain
shades and quiet checks are preferred. the
more stylish having the Dolman, or Russian
sleeve Tailor-ftting Jackets are in greater
favor than ever. especially with young Ia
dies. the blacks, and light tans. grays and
fawns being much worn.
GLOvES-The wearing of Long Gloves for
special occasions is again revived, conse-
quently Suede and Kid will be in the ascen-
dant Suedes will especially be the feature,
and are shown in delicate shades Of Tans
and Grsys. Andjare shown in 6 and s-button
lengths, to 20-button for dress occasions. In
Kid and Fabric Gloves Drabs. Tans, Browns.
States and black will be in request mostly
embroidered in self, or other color. Ladies'
are recognizing the folly Of buying cheap
gloves consequently the better grades are
the most saleable.
RIBBONS-Tbere is every evidence Of
another rage for ribbons and we have made
liberal preparations therefor. Wide widths
are most Wort, especially for trimming hats,
and sashes will be a conspicuous feature
later In the season. The leading Novel
ties" are Ombres. Moire. wide satin edges.
narrow loop edges. and satins with Faille
edges reversible. No particular color has
yet taken the lead. Picot edges are passe.