Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-17


Teneriffe collar and sleeves form the charming
feature Of another gauzy style Of these daintiest
of all wraps for theater operate be worn
silk waists.
Rough stufs much in evidence in the tailored
suits exhibited in the French and American salon.
The dressy robe de vile" is elegant in broad
cloth-always a favorite Of fashion.
carnation pink tea gown is profuse with orien-
tai lace, and is confined at the waist with a black
velvet ribbon.
An especially attractive two-piece matinee is Of
pale blue Pongee Of a lovely sheen-the jacket,
with the sleeves, and also the skirt. being finished
with large medallion bands of valenciennes and
frls OF this lace to match in design.
cream albatross matinee shows a new fashion
in that accordion plaits. instead OF extending to
the hem heretofore, end just below the knee,
where fare founce, trimmed with lace, is at
tached with lace band. The sleeves and shoul-
ders profusely embelshed with point de Paris.
There is great ''melange'' in laces. France,
Germany, Ireland far Japan and other countries
represented in their choice productions these
wonderfully beautiful and elegant garnitures Many
of the smartest gowns are built with lace embel-
lishments.
Passementeries for dresses have some effective
ideas in color combinations.
Heavy braids have prominent place in dress trim
mings-as shown in rich black braids on a gown
Of the subdued but rich eggplant color.
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Blue and green are among the leading color
binations. A blending Of harmonious colors in
rious shades may be seen in elaborate garnitures.
The store is full of things adaptable for wedding
presents and birthday gifts. Some novel;
ties.
Unique and interesting are books for bachelors
handsome volumes bound In tobacco toned plush
leather. and incased in cigar boxes with appropri-
ate decorations.
Real point lace berthas are dreams Of loneliness
fine, artistic.
AlencOn is the most costly and elegant lace robe
Renaissance is the prominent feature of another
lace robe, very elaborate and attractive.
venise applications and some exquisite garlands
of roses form the garniture of a robe Of white
voil.
Speaking of robes, the spangled ones are
ceedingly fashionable this season. There the
black nets with black spangles, with iridescent
effects and gun metal effects, and white nets re-
splendent with silver.
Baby Baskets beautifed with ribbon and
lace. and show dainty colorings, The very newest
is in the form of a stand, enannefed in white
touched with gold. There comn
lined with soft silk null over pink, AID bands Of
lace. The sachet powder receptacle and pin cush-
ion are pink and white, and large bows Of rose
colored ribbon tied here and there make this
ceedingly ornamental nursery basket.
Silk Afghans beautifully made with chiffon
and lace trimming. There is q. new, wool Afghan
with tied-knot effects Lap pads are Of wooden
crochet. covering rubber, and iornamented with
rows OF white baby ribbon.
This is the of fixing up the home.
Very attractive draperies are shown in the
upholstery department. They have been selected
with great csre to artistic effects
Have you seen the handsome breakfast and dining
the fifth floor? They are models in ar
rangement, well effective for their display Of
china and glasswares.
Mrs. harFey nus returned ana Is demonstrating
'Tryphosa the finest of jelatines in dishes at
once ornamental and delicious.
There are continuous ideas for home COM
fort and convenience Ia the housekeeping depart
ment. New towel racks. new tumbler raaS and
numberless little things that seem unimport;Gt
Of great aid in making the house arrangements
handy and comfortable. 5{