Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-10
Shop Talk.


The autumn styles In cloths and materials IN
perfect accord with the simplicity of the fall suits
Among the weaves in mems wear effects q
host of indefinite small stripes. plads, checks aid
smooth surfaces which ideal fabrics for tailor
ed costumes.
Tartan plaids In blues and green are In great
demand and when the same color scheme is car
ried out in the smart tocue or turban to be
with the tailored gown. and whose trimming or
entire composition is OF the iridescent bue-green
peacock feathers. the effect is very striking AMI
distinctive.
Panama weaves, Cheviots Cravenettes Melange
suitings. besides a of fabrics may be
selected for the modelling of the widely diverse
styles Of the Autumn gowns.
The broadcloths irresistibly beautiful.
soft Iustrous and remarkably light in weight, aud
1t is predicted that the tailored costumes for
monious will be de rgeur IL fashioned of this
Incompatible material, The mole skin effects with
Panne surface, In black and gray, a delight to
look upon we'll TO touch. In black and coll
ors of such shades Will appeal to the most
aesthetic taste. broadcloth has unquestionably
reached the perfection OF weaving and las been
stamped with the emphatic seal of Fashions APP
prevail. Among the shades mahogany. In
all shades burnt onion blue. green, castor, tan
and the warm brown tints
special qualities, and all the dark, rich fall
shades New Velveteen suitngs have the ap-
pearance of the best silk velvet and are to be OBJ
tanned in the shades of the more expensive vel
vets.
There promises to be embroidery rage this
season. and the new Oriental trimmings shown
In profusion. in exquisite tlnts and entirely
patterns silk appliques and chiffon embroideries
are shown in rich designs and effects and the vel
We limos tfarps hy
touches of gilt and silver. Spangle trimming is
to be very popular, and jetted and spangled
founcings to be lavishly used for be.thas and
other dress decorat ton.
Flanelle Suede, new French blousing. is soft
satiny twilled goods in japanese effects. The
dainty coloring and designs render this material
suitable for waists. house gowns and for chill
drens dresses.
Ornamental buttons will be displayed on tai
tored gowns, and rhinestone. cut steel, metal and
bone buttons set with Jewels among the new
velvet and silk buttons correspond with the colors
of the fall dress materials.
The Godet bertha is one of the most serviceable
dress accessories of the season. These dainty lace
ticunees may be adjusted as dress garniture in a
dozen different ways and are shown In Point,
Princess and Irish Point as well as by the yard
They na be ens as s to s% evening
softly around the shoulders OF either square or
round-necked bodces. AS collars with long jabo:s,
may also be adjusted as collar and boiero, the
ends being deftly folded back to form the dainty
jacket. With one of these lace circles 1t is pos
sibe to transform the plainest waist into taste
full dressy bodice.
A new collection of marble statuettes in the
decorative art room on the first floor offers any
number of subjects for house decoration. The
graceful figures and pretty heads illustrative
Of the latest phases Of in Paris. each one Of
them Is imported
A bust of Jeanne dare in ivory finish shows the
tn oIoS tny balm Nh a
around her shapey neck hangs chain bearing
locket. which the symbolic feur-dels is carved.
The newest electric lamp shades are brilliant
with insets of colored glass Stimulating jewels in
cut and other effects.
beautiful silver candelabra provides five
sconces for candles and is magnificent gift Tor
an autumn bride.
The display of new silverware is a feature of
the autumn array and the designs are unusually
handsome this season.
A brass lamp OF unusually attractive shape may
be seen on the fifth floor in the lamp room,
nament. The lamps in this room are always light
ed, that the actual effect of each may be
judged.
Among the newest models of mission furniture
per bronze hinges. Although ii is Of medium size.
its clever arrangement of pigeonholes and tuck
away hooks leaves a comfortable writing space
Our imported pique suede gloves may be had in
all the fashionable shades blue, brown green ana
red, the mahogany shades being the most In de-
mand Dogskin walking gloves with one clasp are
shown in ell the latest shades and are vastly COM
Portable.
The lace decorations the newly arrived chris
tening robes the Infants Department are charm
ing a degree. One particularly beautiful one Is
made in Princess style. with graduated panel OK
hand run tucks and Valenciennes lace. lace
edged hounce finishes the bottom of the skirt and
jaunty knots Of blue ribbon with long streamers
adds an alr of smartness to the exquisite robe
Another robe shows the new vertical trimming OF
fine tucks and lace. and the effect is very pleasing
Knots of pink ribbons with generous ends finish
the garment.