Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-03-31


daily. snd ts-aAss article YIN 10 doubt BE-
of fnesfsst to ali lsdies
:. Bsa To Assouscn
DE lnformal Opening" and "Display" Of the
NEW SEASON GOODS
for
MONDAY, APRIL 9. 1883.
and
TUESDAY. APRIL 3. 1855.
1t Il with no small degree Of pleasure ~
invite you to inspect our new and extensive
stock Of Fabrics. Ready made Goods. and
Fancy Articles for the coming spring snd
summer season. being confident that every
previous effort in this direction il COM
pletely overcast by the splendor ana attrac.
tiveness Of this. and sitter careful perusal
Of the prophecies and dictates Of the vari-
Gus authorities on fashions. We have pre-
pared the followins article - being the
most suthors tive 90 far - concerns our
particular Glass Of goods:
w0OLLENs-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-woo and silk and wool
Henrietta Cloths are dividing the honors
with the fine French Cashmeres. and botn
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 is now not so desira-
bic on account Of the shimmeripg effect. A
black lace dress is not m expensive addition
to ones wardrobe, and it is one Of the most
useful dresses any woman can possess, as it
can be worn on almost all occasions in
winter or summer. and is becoming alike to
young and old Chantiily and Spanish Gui-
pure are the preferred LAGOS. The popular
Chsllis have larger figures and fowery ef'
fects than formerly, and is . weight between
Cashmere and Nuns Yelling. The eround
colors are delicate. and 9 dark shade Of silk
or velvet 10 used for collar. cuffs. resers, or
Plasson. The printed Mohairs sre nothing
more nor less than the Brilliantine. or Az
pscs Of twenty years ago. reintroducsd in
the figured effects Of Challis. These lister
fabrics are very desirable for House Gowns.
London-rsds and copper shades prevail in
the new checked and striped woollens in
two.toned effects. and viii b used for entire
suits instead of being combined with silk
or plain material.
BROADCLOTHS are more popular than
herstofore. and are introduced in the latest
shades. being largely used for entire dresses,
as web as for Jackets. cloaks. raglans, ulsters
and the white 10 now used for wedding
dresses. being richly earnished with gold
or silver braid, and produce a very elegant
appearance.
SILKS-There is IN unmistakable revival
Of Silks. and the style Of costumes TO be
worn this spring and summer not only sd-
mits but encourages its use to a 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 reactiopary demsnd-notably, Peau de
Sole, Bensaline, Faille Franchise, MORE,
Sur1h Raye, Armure, Noirs Antique, HIS
dame. Merveillcux. in black. and great vs.
riety Of fsncies, embracing Chins and India
Silks, Printed Pongees, Foulards. Checked
and Striped surahs, &c. Plain shades in
Moire, Fable. and Surahs are shown for
combining with the new colored woOllens.
worn, and Will be made up this season with
MORE Antique and Brocades. Velvet Gowns
for dinner will be combined with palc-col-
ored cloths. Quantities Of yelvets will be
used for finishing dresses and wraps and
also largely employed for all millinery pur-
poses, especially ss q hat trimming.
BRAID AND JET-Go3d Silver and Coli
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 Sousache and Galloon
Braids, also ready-made Panels. Collars and
Cuffs. In the colored Tinsel Braids we can
match ali the newest shades of wool and silk.
Jetted Trimmings are in great favor for gar
nishing SILK Dresses and Spring Nantes.
We are showing handsome designs in Jetted
Ornaments. Gimps, Panels, Collars, Guns,
Fronts, Backs and Epaulettes.
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 q point
They may be all jet. or silk and jet. the lat.
ter being preferred. The ground work is Of
Siciilienne. thick corded silks. Psau de Sole.
and srenadine 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-a fitting Jackets are in greater
favor than ever. especially With young la
dies, the blacks and Light tans, grays and
fawns being much worn.
GLovES-rhe wearing Of Long Gloves for
special occasions is again revived, corise-
quently Suede and Kid will be in the ascen-
daat. suedss win especially b the festure.
and are shown in delicate shades Of Tans
and Grays. sndlare shown in 6 and s-button
lengths, to 20-bntt0n for dress OCCASIONS In
Kid and Fabric Gloves. Dnbs. 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 salesble.
RIBBONs-Tbere is every evidence Of
smother rsee for ribbons and we have made
liberal preparations therefor. Wide widths
are most worn. especially for trimming hats,
and sashes will be Q conspicuous feature
lstsr in the season. The leading Novel
ties" are Ombrss. Mofre. wide satin edges.
narrow loop edges. and satins with Failie
sdees revGsfbls. No particular color has
vet taken the fead. Picot edges are paase.
HosIEBY-AsiAs from the delicate shsdss