Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-30

ored cloth, with two capes, the upper one split
on the shoulder and forming wide, sharply
pointed revers in front, the under one reaching
only to the inner seam Of the arm and giving
the effect Of epaulettes. They are, in fact, a
precise reproduction of the military cape Of
the "Directoire" period, and should be accom-
panied by the three-cornered hat. The edge
is outlined with black and gold braid, which
emphasizes the novelty Of the form. A great
many spring costumes are made in two shades
green. The last-named is very delicate
in tone, like the darker and lighter
shades of spring lettuce; and the lighter
shade does not enter into the ground of the
material. but is used in the embroidery or in
the paneEng, as vest or mounting. The en-
broidered pattern dresses in these different
shades sell really for less than would seem to
be their value, but it is because the designs are
conventionalized and afford little scope for
original or artistic treatment Machine en-
broideries are rarely seen upon French i'm
ported dresses except in fine white or colored
cottons for summer morning wear.
THE FINEST FRENCH cAsHMEREs
are made up in two or three shades of the plain
material, with small crochet buttons and straps
over very narrow panels of striped silk or ben
gRline laid in minute folds. The buttons and
straps OF silk cord or braid match the cashmere
IN color; the glimpse of contrast Is only
afforded by the folds of silk, which are barely
visible at the top, but widen slightly as they
approach the bottom of the skirt three of these
panels occupying a breadth upon one side OF
the skirt. while the other is draped or laid IN
nat folds. Women who study economy as Q
necessity. yet like to be well dressed. should
beware OF having wraps made to match cos
TUNES. They greatly increase the expense of a
street dress, and in our northern climate car
rarely be made available for more than few
weeks in the late spring or early fall, while
they cannot be utilized for general wear. A
jacket or wrap for between seasons, In black
tan or fawn shades. will be found much more
serviceable and more likely to be satisfactory
in cut and fit than mantle en- sutte, fitted by q
dressmaker.
NOVELTIES.
The lace cloak will be the novelty of the com.
ing summer. 1t is a connemara in black lace
unlined, which envelopes without concealina
the figure or the dress. 1t is made without
hood, but with double ruffie at the throat
where it is gathered into the neck. and is tied
with black ribbOn-faille or satin-unless worn
over black MORE and lace dress, and then Of
course the ribbons would be watered. In hand
some lace. over pretty, well-made toilet, these
cioaks will be very elegant.
Underwear increases in fineness and delicacy
The upper part Of some robes de mutt ant
batlste chlmeses, are composed almost wholly
of exquisite lace Insertions very narrow, anC
only separated by dainty headings, through
WHICH the narrow Satin ribbons are run, which
are m the faintest shades of pink, salmon, OF
corn color. The finish consists of masses OF
loops Of the same ribbon. forming d group a.
neck. wrists and left of the bust
Open-worked stockings have reappeared, an(
summer will bring the sandals.
JENNIE JUNE.