Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-29

monds; the daughter wore single row Of
pearls round her throat, and pearl stud ear
rings The fans were equally suggestive;
That Of the mother was point lace with pearl
| sticks; that of the daughter, carved ivory,
framing dainty combination of ribbon and
gauze. The flowers carried by the mother con-
sisted Of great bunch of exquisitely striped
A young lady who assisted" on the occasion,
wore pink, striped gauze over pink silk;
trimmed with ribbons slightly interviewer. and
forming panel at the left side of the skirt,
| where II ended in q bow, nearly at the foot.
Ribbon also formed bretelles, which upon the
shoulders were ornamented with bows and
| striped the sleeves, which met the gloves above
the elbow; and were sufficiently full to be gath
cred into folded band of ribbon, which, with
its bow, served also as heading for the top Of
the gloves.
A very handsome dress worn by one Of the
guests was a redingote of golden brown velvet
over a skirt of old gold satin embroidered with
gold, and waistcoat and revers to match. The
bonnet has front of brown velvet, with gold
embroidered crown and trimming of gold lace,
| covering upright loops Of brown velvet.
CLUB RECEPTION COSTUMES.
Toilets very well worthy of consideration are
often seen at great club reunions; such, for
example, as the Nineteenth Century club" Of
New York, and the contemporary" based
upon the same idea, in Philadelphia. These
assemblages, and others Of similar kind, are
practically receptions, where, on account of
their semi-public character, "full'' dress-that
il, low necks and short sleeves-would be out OF
place; but where, as bonnets are not admiss-
able, handsome dinner dresses and afternoon
reception dresses which are made without
trains, may very well be worn. A charming
gown worn recently at the Nineteenth Gen.
fury club" was of yellowish, gray velvet, with
front of yellow, wrinkled crepe and lengthwise
puffs of the same inserted into the tops of the
sleeves. The front was cut a Ia P,incesse and
crossed; one side--the left or underneath side
showing a border of Melted passementerie in
shades Of yellow silk and gold thread. and the
other cascade OF old lace, which also formed
ruf,ies for the sleeves. The crossed folds Of
the skirt were held in place by fiat girdle of
the passementerie. which. united with Jacket
made by lifting the velvet into double, box
plat and lining it with Grape to form drapery
above q plating of the Grape arranged as a
gored panel most effective black dress,
worn upon the same occasion, was of MORE
antique with the front of fesh-colored silk,
over which lace was draped in what is
known as the venetian" style; that is, diagon-
ally. The bodice was of black velvet, and a full
pointed vest was draped in the same way and
| outlined with embroidered lace, which also
formed an outstanding collar, not wide, but
executed with silk chenille in delicate flesh
pink shades and gold thread. A lovely dress
was OF soft Nile green silk, perfectly straight,
with paneled silk of anticipated cream
colored silk Grape and small blotting-paper
pink silk coat in the directoire style, faced
with cream silk and showing silk Grape vest
full, and ruff1es at the throat and wrists of an
tique Mechlin lace. There is a great revival of
ancient brocades among foreign manufacturers
this season; and though few have been seen
here-and the quantity must always be limited
because of the cost-yet the interest has been
| sufficient to justify a recent exhibition in Lon
don, where modern copies of both French and
English manufacture were placed side by side
with genuine antiques, and won the highest
COMMUNICATION. Worth has made a great point
of old rose (Dubarry) brocade with blending
of cream and gold and decoration Of old point
lace and rose brocaded ribbon.
THE LATEST NOVELTY
in imported stationery is charming. 1t consists
of clear sheets Of thick smooth paper in shades
of gray and gobelin blue, with white lettering
small, distinct, and slightly raised This is q
great improvement upon the dingy. smoked
and ''ragged-edged" stuff. which carried an af-
fectation of dirtiness, while the new designs
are cheerful and refined, to say the least.
The long and wide lace scarfs and their uses
have suggested various stylish effects produced
with a few yards of gauze or tulle upon straight
simple dresses Of soft. plain silk surah or
China silk. From four and half to five yards
| can be effectively used in the following way:
Gather the center of the whole width together
at the back of the bodice, fasten it with q round
bow Ono ends) in position. Widen out the folds
on both sides and drape the scarf up to the
! shoulders, where they are gathered and fas-
tened with bow, as at the back. The cloud
like folds are then again widened out. crossed
over the bust and carried down on each side Of
the skirt to form panels, bows Of ribbon with
out ends being used to fasten the folds in posi-
ton where they are drawn up toward the hips
| and again halfway down the sides Of the skirt
on either side Of the front, which the scarf-like
folds inclose. This is q complete garniture,
and flowers such as grasses fine foliage and
the like, if Hexibly mounted, may be used in
the same way; or for dinner dress upon
rich fabric bands Of curled ostrich feathers.
SOME ORIGINAL DESIGNS.
Christmas gifts have developed some original
ideas, one Of which is an imported fan, which
is a mask, and contains powder-pouch and
pockets for pins, hair-pins and pencil-case. 1t
is made is gauze or lace. The watch-bracelet.
or bracelet in which a watch is inserted has
been greatly improved. and is not now at all so
clumsy as were the first specimens. The latest
consists Of three narrow, ornamental clasps.
with pretty central framework into which the
watch is securely screwed. 1t is convenient,
and not beyond the size or weight of an ordi-
nary, moderate-sized bracelet. The single
flower designs in enamel are new in jewelry and
are very pretty with tiny diamond centers. 1t
is important to remember that the richer and
more expensive the article, whether in jewelry
or lingerie, the finer and more refined is its
character. AY>extraordinary effect was pro-
duced at TIP opera on recent occasion
by a lady who wore a beautiful gown
Of white-striped satin and brocade, with
satin front covered with a complete but
very fine network of pearls. Across
the front of the square-cut bodice. which was
completed by Medice collar of Mechlin lace,
was . series Of graduated diamond stars, worn
as an order, the smaller nearing the waist The
hair was combed up very high. and an aigrette
worn in it displayed a countless number Of
slender flaments, all quivering with light. A
close band of diamonds. not large but even
and very white encircled her throat 1t is much
more frequent than formerly, to see rather
narrow, open de Medici collars in lace or the
fabric of the Dress When solid they are
usually furnished with stiff interlining and are
edged with gold cord or beads. Upon black or
white dresses lace may be used for this pur-
pose, wired at the top, at the bottom and in
the middle. Lace looks better if it is narrowed
toward the front. JENNY JUNE.
Saturday Smiles.
A few days left for naughtiness. With next
Wednesday dawns the annual millennium
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