Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-16
TUESDAY. APRIL l6, "SroRE News
WOODWARD l. LorHRoP.

OHly a rev hundred copies lett. Inc novel
Robert Elsmere and Glsdstones Criticism, and
one cake of Balsam Fir soap-all for 10 cents.
Accordion Skirt Plating to order
EASTER OPENING" IN ART EMBRoID-
cry DEPARTMENT. We beg to announce an
"opening'' display Of Easter Novelties" in
commenced and completed Art Embroidery
work Tomorrow. Wednesday, April Il, 1889,
in the parlors Of the second floor.
Novelties and Tokens in Fancy Articles appro-
pirate for Easter Gifts
A special feature OF the display will be the
beautiful line of commenced pieces in all classes
of work. These will be greatly appreciated by
ladies going away for the summer who wish to
take this method of advantaseously Willing
away the otherwise idle moments
Elegant line of Finished pieces exquisitely
worked in unique and artistic designs; espe-
cially for Lunch and Tea Tables.
Beautiful Ornaments for the parlor and bou-
doir.
Russian Tapestry for portiers
Silk Basket Cloth. new fabric for pillows,
scarfs, &c.
Brilliant Colorings in Art Silks. Satins,
Pushes. and the superb effects in Shadow Silks,
especially effective as decorative hangiDgs.
Fine Bleached Linens in superior qualities
for embroidering and fagotting
Now ready-new designs in stamping
Embroidery Silks, in the cable, rope, twisted,
and other threads in all the delicate graded
tones. Colors warranted fast
EASTER HOSIERY-Beautiful line of ladies'
Isle Thread Hose. in all the Leather shades and
Grays, new Blues Browns, &c. to match the
new spring dress goods. Also Black, AZ, 90,
6211 and 75c.
Excellent quality of Silk Plated Hose Com
monty called all-silk). in all the new spring
shades to match the slippers and dress goods
75c and 81 per pair.
1t is considered very stylish to wear hose to
match the shade of the dress or slipper.
There is nothing good missing in our Hosiery
stock.
First hoor.)
MISSES AND CHILDREN'S SUITs.-we
have never before shown the equal of the present
stock Many of the styles are copies of those so
fashionable for ladies', with few notifications
that make them exceedingly becoming to the
young folks. We believe it to your interest to
buy suits ready made so long as we can sell
them at these low prices. Misses and Chill
dren's Flannel Suits in the Spring Shades hand
somely braided Sizes to IA years. "a for
size years, rise SOC. for each size larger.
Combination Suit of Navy Blue and White
Striped Skirt and Plain Navy Blue 'Directoire"
Jacket, sizes g, s, and 10 years, 50, $3.50, and
SO respectively.
Childrens Serpent Green Henrietta Cloth
Suit, with Yoke and Empire sleeve Of Old
InSaS nra IL tr,, nod, n 4 -
Very novel, and exceedingly stylish and dressy
Size. 3years, years, years. and s years,
Price. $3.50. $40, $1,000, and s11.
Elegant French ChaIlie Suits in styles and
patterns controlled by us. Finished with En-
pire" sleeves and deliberately hand-worked Silk
Vest OF contrasting shade. These are shown
in Reseda, Gobelin and Old Rose shades. Sizes
8, 10 and II years. Price $l2, $l3 and S14,
respectively.
Another Novelty" in Suits is made of French
Challie in a Polka-dot pattern; has beautifully
worked Silk Yoke, Empire" sleeves, and is
finished with Ribbon Sash to match the Yoke.
The patterns are Serpent-Green and Bismarck
Brown on White Ground. Sizes 10 and II
years. Prices S16 and 5l7 each.
feature of these Suits is the care displayed
in the making and finishing. We can safely say
that there are great many Dressmakers who
do not turn out such excellent work. Examine
them closely and compare them with the usual
ready-made Suits. Aren't they superior?
LA TOSCA PARAsOLS. A remarkably good
value is line of Helvetia Cloth toften wrongly
called Gloria Parasols, with handsome La Tosca
ebony handles, at the low price of 81 80 each
Cien's department for these)
BUTTER PLATES. First lot we have had
since after Christmas $3.50 Japanese colored
individual Butter Plates, &c. each; 3Oc per
dozen,
ENGRAVING DEPARTMENT. We are doing
beautiful work in Engraved Wedding Invita-
tons and Cards. See the sample line and get
our price. 1t Will surprise you.
(First foor)
BARGAIN IN GINGHAMs. We have Just
secured l 90 pieces of fine Scotch Ginghams in
very handsome Stripes and Plaids which we Of
fer at the low price of 25c. per yard. The Plaids
are of the same width Anderson's Ginghams
C52 in.), but the Stripes little narrower
They make up in color beauty all that they lack
in width. Beautiful light coorings and war
ranted fast. pc. for genuine Scotch Ginghams
(Second floor front)
CAMBRIA GOWN. Here is a value extraord-
maryland seasonable, too. Fine Cambria Gown,
made Hubbard style, with yoke of four vaIen-
ciennes lace insertings and six clusters of fine
tucks; wide ruffie of Valenceinnes lace around
the neck, sleeves and down the front. Splen-
didly made and finished Only sl25 each
Second foor)
INFANTS SPECIALS Four attractive
styles in Fine Knit worsted Sacques 81.
Handsomely Embroidered Three Piece"
Caps, with broad null ties. 75c
Second ioorl
SILKS. Every spring and summer favorite is
here. We believe it to be impossible to ask for
desirable weave but that we can show it. We
have an eye on every producer and as quickly
as new weave is placed on the market pro-
vided 1t gives promise o being fashionable we
secure it. We are careful what we place before
you, and confine ourselves to such fabrics as wa
can recommend for wear as well as looks. Here
are few specially desirable items and excel
lent values:
20-inch Louisine Silk, in an invisible black
and-white stripe, producing gray effect Par
ticularly desirable and serviceable for travelling
suits. 75c. per yard.
l9-inch Black Silk Rhadame, especially
commended for the ground work Of lace and
net dresses. Zoe.
21-inch Black All-silk French Faille Fran
case, soft and pliable in texture, unweighted,
extremely durable and lustrous in finish. The
best quality possible to buy at 81 per yard
The fayorite summer silk is the China There
are many reasons why 1t is soft, it is durable
it is cool, and the new effects are exquisite.
Ground shades Of dark, medium and light
tones richly embellished with printed figures.
and stripes of a contrasting color The newest
weave Of the China Silk family is 1.-THE Peknn
The most conspicuous pattern is one which has
the cloth broken by a satin stripe, over which
appears various flower wreaths in a contrasting
4 III. Ill.