Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-14
Ready-t0=Wear
Graduation Dresses.

The exquisite finish and dainty
styles of our ready-to-wear gradu-
alton dresses mark them with an
indescribable cachet so desirable in
gown to be worn on public occa-
sion. The daintiest, ARREST effects
are perhaps found among the organ
die dresses, which are fashioned with
the utmost care and skill, with every
detail perfectly finished notice
able characteristic in all of Our wear
ing apparel.
One attractive white organde gown is made with
a fun SKIRT whose deep shfrred yoke is finished
with fine lace medallions. Two clusters of hem
stitched tucks with Of medalIions decorating
the spaces between complete the trimming Of the
skirt. The blouse Is pretfily trimmed with deep
yoke of hemstitched tucks and medallions, while
the wide lace trimmed sleeves made with n
soft under pun to which the lace cuffs form a
effective finish. An under skirt OF fne muslin adds
to the summary appearance of the gown
A very dainty dress of organdie is trimmed with
Escurial lace the yoke OF the blouse being formed
of fine tucks and insertion and square medalons
of the same lace The skirt is tucked in clusters
with alternate lengthwise rows OF Insertion \
cluster Of fine tueks finishes the hem Of the skirt.
Another charming gown of organdie 10 trimmed
with delicate Tenerife lace the soft dropping
bertha being finished with medallions OF the same
A deep graduated founce adorns the skirt and is
trimmed with three of insertion and medal
lions, while the hem is daintily finished with a
row OF insertion. drop skirt OF sheer muslin
trimmed with crisp frills completes this pretty
dress
The numerous little toilet accessories for grad
yates may be procured here. as we have provided
full line of dainty girlish belongings In which
may be included ribbons, girdles. handkerchiefs,
gloves, hosiery evening slippers. lingerie. pretty
jewelry, fans and shell combs and hair ornaments.
The custom Of giving presents to graduates has
been carefully considered by US, and many sug-
gestions for suitable gifts may be found In our
various departments.
Articles Of personal adornment are appreciated
by the majority Of young ladies, and from col.
lection of hijoutere many charming gifts may be
chosen.
Beautiful belt buckles with raised moneRrams
very ornamental and entirely new. Dainty
shirt waist sets, cuff buttons and studs In plain
silver prettily decorated with initials OF mon-
ograms.
Gold iockets studded with tiny brilants, and cut
crystal chains, very attractive and pleasing.
Neck chains shown in many varieties and
almost any taste may be suited by them. Those
of gun metal and brliiants are very effective for
evening wear; and long strings Of pearls very
pretty with simple white dresses.
A dainty imported wrist bag OF exquisite silk
mounted In French gilt would be delightful pos
session for a young girl And leather bags and
purses always tasteful gifts.
Boxes of writing paper with monographs ia
yorite devices in colors would be apprsciabis
gift, and carry full line Of Stationery and ad-
dress as well as monogram dies.
ciated by a girl and even fountain pen would
not be amiss to give to an industrious writer.
Quaint desk ornaments may be selected from our
tmported novelties, ard unique and artistic
clocks particularly attractive
Rocks are always appropriate gifts. and can
supply whole collections of standard authors and
poets In cases or boxes. while sets Of favorits
books may be selected from our shelves.
prettily bound volumes of essays. biography. his
tory and travel as well books On music and art,
offer a wealth of subjects
Books in nexibie bindings make dainty gifts. and
ala Rookb and RasseIas by Sam johnson, bound