Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-23
Linen Chests
for Brides.

there is no season of the year so
well adapted to the purchasing OF
household outfits for filling bridal
linen chests as the present time.
Our wide experience in furnishing
supplies OF this character, together
with the unusual resources OF our
stock, enables us to offer distinctive
and exclusive linens to our intend
ing purchasers. While our expert
| services are constantly in demand
tor furnishing many costly linens.
we also supply palmer napery for Or
binary household use, which is eco.
nomlcal to buy because of its re-
liability and durability.
| The first requisite of beautiful l,pe.-,,so,u..
purity-ls very apparent in the lower priced neps
| ..'s"eu ior constant wear Ours are the linens
that grow beautiful with age: and those who
make their selections here are sure Of end,n. =.
| uhequaied opportunity OF satisfying individual
preference. as we'll having the most earesu, at
| eention given to the hemming. embroidery and
h, httie details so essential to the effectiveness.
Of the outfit.
hahdsome linens for wedding gifts are sold I'm
sets which may be marked with the initials or
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eaen separate article. from towels sheets and MI,
low cases to the elaborate cloths and NAPKINS for
teas and dinners.
Centerpieces. tray covers and doIies ar. sh.n
In sets in ClIny Duchesse lace or In exoris,,o
handwork One especially magnificent cIotb :,
Italian fillet would perhaps be the most vaIu.hI.
! contribution that could be added to any bride,
household linen chest
Inere Is decided popularity In the adoption of
shah hats, especially In those for general usa
Lanored hats are presented In various forms: the
English Walking Hat, the Continentsls and Tar
pans are perhaps the favortes. New sailors have
rolling brfms and narrow backs and there e. small
resemblance to the stiff models of former seasons
Artificial spring flowers, such as cowslips bva
cinths, viclets and forget me nots remind m, that
.he real article viii soon gladden. our eyes Roses
however, are supreme. There. is a perfect raga
Tor the small Banksa roses but all sizes ana
kinds are used in trimming
Next to the wreath I'm popularity are .bo
pretty buettes which are shown with ,-,txti,
mingiing OF green leaves or long tendrs all ready
to put upon a hat, and sometimes they constitute
| the only trimming
charming example OF the now established
spring styles Is sailor OF lavender silk and
straw braid, trimmed with wreath of exou,site
pansies whose deep rich color accords beautifully
W,
bandeau completes the model.
A dainty hat in Georgette style is In two shades
OF gray, the facing being Of the lighter shade II
Is trimmed around the crown with loop after loop
Silk rases an rey sesg ribbon cluster Of white
fectiye decorations OF this unusually attractive
tuTban Of silk and straw braid is faced with
| meath which deep folds Of violet chiffon. The
velvet ribbon rosettes on either side outlined
with delicate green leaves. This is remarkably
bizarre model and is very beautiful.
A brown straw sailor is trimmed with rich burnt
ably beautiful in contrast to the sober hue Of the
gether artistic and charming hat.
white Continental is trimmed with box plslt-
ings Of pink and black ribbon. while rosettes of
with fine black berries which contrast efieetiyey
with the charming combinations OF color in the
green walking hat is faced with white straw
with black velvet ribbon ossse two IL on one sr sas
of which continued effectively the wing.
The revival of cut glass in Colonial style is a
question Of interest just now. There are candle
traetiye when used on the polished mahogany ta-
with glasses TO match unusual In shape, and
are beautifully cut in curious pattern A mag
itself as appreeiable wedding gift. Punch
glasses, of course. may be had In the same cut
One of the prettiest pieces is oval sauce boat
which would be attractive dish for serving
mayonnase dressing. Cut glass claret cups and
plump little jugs TO match are cut In lattice pat
tern, and quite moderate In price.
The great interest displayed in guaranteed
sewing machines is a practical Endorsement af
their superior qualities and perfect mechanical
construction The possibility Of buying machine
Of the highest grade Of production at snch moder-
ate rates is of the advantages Of shopping with
a firm which buys direct from the manufacturers.
One of the special features OF machines Is the
lightness with which they run. In great contrast
to the laborious efforts enforced by inferior makes
Noiseless, self threading, automatic bobbin, all
steel attachments few OF the points Of
ceIlence in machines. All necessary instruc-
tion Is given by the demonstrator In charge.
The instant popularity of aluminium cooking
utensils testfes TO their a practical and
economical substitute for other kitchen wares The
aluminium is indestructible material, the uten-
sis cannot rust, crack burn. A single expendi-
VIII result In an Investment which VIII guar
aHtee years Of satisfaction, and without renewal
as the '.wearever'' dishes always remain in good
condition and than Justify the claim OF the
manufacturers for its durability.
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