Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-04
Fashions and Fads
for Easter.

gone. Nothing of the kind. New
hats are coming from Paris, and
every day new creations are being
here evolved. And it does appear
that they grow more unique, more
stylish, more beautiful all the time.
1t is but natural that improvements
are made in the first ideas of spring.
Laces are very modish in millinery this sea-
son that there hats composed almost entirely
of lace-some In the natural threads. others the
fashionable tints, pale pinks and blues being the
favorites
French crepe is much used on the latest hats,
and black velvet, which gives distinguished air
to whatever it touches. is aristocratic feature
of new styles
beautiful Neapolftan. nat-crowned and broad
brimmed. has five wreaths of delicate pink bios
SONS resting the brim, and caught to the
crown with knots Of black velvet ribbon. The
facing is In folds Of paest pink maline. and around
the bandeau are knots Of the black velvet with
long loops at the back
A turban Of small June roses with underdrawn
facing Of pink crepe, and clusters of buds on the
hair, is one Of the loveiest Of the new fashions.
A tricone shape is covered with France roses to
the edge, around which is a border OF black ros"
leaves. Underneath paits OF French crepe
with loops of black velvet and cluster of roses
An oblons shape with fiat crown. faring front
and dropping back. is trimmed with straps OF
black velvet ribbon and profusion OF swee:
peas. The underside Of the broad brfm Is GOV
cred with full box -plaitings of white maline and
all around the bandeau knots Of black yelve;
ribbon.
A lace hat quite fat. is draped with delicate
blue lace and Loulsine Of the same shade. and
finished with forget-m -nots-a symphony in blue
for either blonde brunette
Such pretty hats here for the little people
that you will find it pleasure to bring the chill
dren and how becoming they are
Those elegant silk coats in the very latest modes
of cut make and garniture, the wraps par
cellence for the spring. especially when
changeable weather brings many days that require
a light wrap.
Travelling garments OF Cravenette silk, Gloria and
other fabrics deserve the careful consideration of
the prospective tourist
Paris Costume Brode. just from Francisco how
beautiful is the blue pattern embroidered with
sprays Of white flowers and foliage cream one
is equally elegant.
hODes elaborate with lace In and admirable
designs Will give to the summer outfit q tone of
elegance and richness that b. eak the well-dress-
ed woman.
Foiles holding their own + Easter gowns
particularly as they suitable only for tie
present season, but for all the summer months.
One will need light wool gown, even In July
and August, when the cool days Of this climate
come-especially at the seashore So it is not get
ting too late to select such dress from the varied
fabrics shown in all woods and wool and silk.
Fine cotton goods claiming special at
teEtion. and also admiration-for very charming
indeed. the new importations and domestic
products in this line.
Silk Madras is one Of the most attractive of the
summer fabrics. 1t is the real thing. Not
mercerized. but genuinely half silk. and has the
soft slken luster that makes Its special beauty.
The colorings varied, and there strips,
embroidered dots and other designs.
Belfast dimities are the prettiest goods from
Old Ireland this spring. The weave 10 tine and the
patterns pencil stripes. dots. rings and floral
OF buds being quite seasonable
Shepherd checks, black and white, highly mer-
cerized to appear just like summer silk
ceedingiy popular-as they adaptable To
iOus occasions, house and street wear.
Easter neckwear in Partisan styles; imported
lace barbs anG collars: Irish point sets; linen em
broidered sets: stocks In the modes; ties and
stole collars all shown in very great profu-
sion.
Also crepe collars with long stole ends of lace
and embroidery; antique lace capes, to be lined
with silk; charming chiffon and fluffy, fashionable
boas-au suitable for Easter gifts and spring and
summer wear.
A new stock consists of narrow bands put to-
gether with fagoting stitch and ornamented in
front with a large white and black butterfly Of
lace made of silk thread, and finished with a long
handmade fringe of the same silk In black and
white.
One Of the very late stocks has entirely eff
fects in tapestry work. wrought in the rich, dull
colors seen in very fine tapestries.
The latest of those pretty tulle bows and
settes. so becoming at the back Of the neck, have
large polka dots of black velvet.
Easter offerings of handkcrchiefs embrace most
beautiful mouchOirs Of point Duchess and other
laces Also, finely embroidered and daintily hem
stitched ones
For children there Easter offerings Of hand
kerchiefs In boxes, some prettily embroidered In
floral patterns, Eemstitched, and having initials,
while others have fancy colored borders and let
tiers.
Gloves displayed In all the standard styles
and newest makes. There is new 'piQue glove"
SO called from the manner of the stitching. Also
a one-button heavy glove for walking. The softest
kids, the daintiest colorings features Of the
Easter dress gloves.
The latest wells have the sheerest diamond iaesh
and are bordered with black velvet ribbon about
half an inch wide--a contrast I'm light ami heavy
effects that 10 quite novel.
The smartcst parasols have heavy cords and fas-
sels black or white, else large bow Of ribbon TO
correspond with the tint of the cover. The New
port very fashionable sunshade. may be had
with metal carrying chain.
Venetian fans among the most beautiful OF
Easter offerings. Especially suited to the day In
one of fine black net, mounted carved ebony. and
having in a large design Of renaissance lace
Easter lily buds and foliage caught In place by
tiny silver spangles.
French fans are fascinating In figure and Horal
paintings and scroll work In gold effects.
Toilet articles of silver embrace so many things