Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-30
Easter Sunshades
and ParaSOlS.

anO FaTaSOlS.
The very newest parasols are sug.
gestive of summer skies and fleecy
clouds to soften the brilliancy of the
sun. The widest range of choice is
offered and the variety of styles
comply with fashionable require
mentS.
Filmy chiffon Is tucked and shirred a silk
founda ton finished with deep border rufe which
hangs like bewdering fun around the edge Of
the parasol. Perhaps the most effective sunshades
are those in black and white effects, especially the
white covered with black applique and hand run
Spanish lace. Champagne promises to be IA
vorite shade this season. the creamy tint is
becoming 10 every body and is one OF the latest
fashionable hues. Handsome coaching shades In
every variety of color have handsome furze wood
handles mounted in silver and gun metal. Para
soils for mourning trimmed with folds and
bands of crepe and lined with soft black silk.
The collection Of children's sunshades blossoms
like flower garden. and may be had in all deli
cate colors and pretty rufied effects.
Never before has there been such a variety OF
belts has been shown this year. There are
soft ribbon grdes and crushed ribbon belts for
slender figures, and stin. military belts Of
leather and gilt braid with buckles of metal for
the form inclined to embonpont. A very service
able belt of tan suede is trimmed with narrow
souache braid which gives the effect Of French
fashion of oolng edges of soft leather belts with
heavy gilt.
The stin linen collar is again in vogue but its
severe outline is softened by jaunty ribbon tie
silk scarf tied in soft knot.
There many varieties OF linen shown this
spring that the question of what 10 buy for chill
dren's dresses is no longer a difficult problem TO
solve. There is end to the different effects Of
weave and design, and most OF them may be used
for the COOL smart-looking frocks and little costs
for small boys and girls.
Brown Holland the despair and bette uoir OF
old-time children is again In this linen trend.
and its sober tones relieved by bright bits Of
colored trimming.
Just to look at the shirt waists in tho
linen and cotton fabrics in the ready to-wear de-
partment results I'm the immediate purchase OF %
the perfectly new and fresh designs and styles.
The new hand made Renaissance lace coats
being exclusively purchased 10y the ultra shions BILE
shopper. But all-over lace blouses in great
demand because of their irresistible beauty and
really modest prices.
Laces mot quite white" but of the mellow hue
with which age beauties such delicately
fabrics, TO be extensively used IN summer mil
linery. White is generally trying when worn above
faces not Gute rosy enough 1 to relieve the PRO
charm to the face beneath it. =
Collars and cuffs or linen etamine are heavily
embroidered In Russian cross-stitsh and It Is
probable that these canvas sets will be extremely
popular, as they give such a pretty finish TO n
with simple hens for mourning are possible to
fashion at home, but only the finest material must
be used.
Embroidery is to be seen ON all the summer
as Infinite as the materials fram which to fash.
ion it, Well blended cOiors, skilfully stitched. test
fui designs shown in the art depsrtment for shirt
waist trimmings are effective schemes for en-
the display of delicate handiwork.
The latest whisper from Paris dictates only mar
row ruchings for finishing neck and throat. while
the deep lingerie frills are reserved for evening
dresses.
Covetousness might be easily reused in any fem-
chiffon and mousseiine. which are so ample that
they the shoulders and descend TO the knees,
stoles open to give the required smart
droop TO the shoulder outlines.
A suitable pn for dainty white lace hat 10 a
simple das- enaineled in natural coors. the CELL
ter of rich Etruscun gold giving the necessary spot
of color.
Men who dress carefully, and concede something
to the little nceies OF fashions. will be interested
in the spring novelties. Proper ties gloves and
to the Easter wardrobe. and the Infinite varieties
of choice IN both color and styles is question OF
individual taste. Soft greens. tans and deep red
are the fayorite shades in neckwear. while gray.
warm browns and tans the ruling shades for
gloves Handkerchiefs with colored borders aro
shown, but the plain white. very fine handkcf-
chiefs with narrow hens always In the best
form.
Easter toys FOR children are dominated by little
stuffed chickens and ducks, which very feliks
and amusing.
Easter baskets for holding the colored eggs to
be used for rolling on that day of days for WASH
ington children, Faster Monday exhibited
the fourth floor. All sorts and sizes shown.
and all display various degrees OF prettiness.
Macrame towels with beautiful deep melted ends
and fringes something new to add to BRIDES
dover chest of linen. Or they may be used
scarfs for dressers and tables. In addition their
beauty their price recommends them to the house,
wife who appreciates and maintains a certain
standard In her household linen.
Every woman should provide a waist or two
of the beautiful new wash silks which have aps
peared In lovely coiors and designs. The Shan.
tung poEgee is extensively used for travelling
waists, and parasols Of the silk very
popular this spring.
in transit we have been out of
demonstration in our Canned
coffee should have one. c. F.
rated. We will give one of the
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