Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-28
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Graduation Dresses.

The exquisite finish and dainty
styles OF our ready-to-wear gradu-
alton dresses mark them with an
undesirable cachet so desirable in
gown to be worn on public occa-
sion. The daintiest, ARREST effects
are perhaps found among the organ
lie 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 orgaudie gown is made with
full skirt whose deep shlrred yoke is finished
With fine lace medallions. Two clusters of hem.
stitched tucks with Of medallions decorating
the spaces between complete the trimming Of the
skirt The blouse is prettiy trimmed with a deep
yoke OF hemstitched fucks and medallions while
the wide lace.trtmmed sleeves are made with a
soft under pun to which the lace cuffs form an
effective finish An underskirt fine muslin adds
to the summary appearance of the gown.
very dainty dress of organdie is trimmed with
Eserial lace, the yoke of the blouse being formed
of fine tueks and insertion and square medaIlions
OF the same lace. The skirt Is tucked In clusters
with alternate lengthwise of Insertion.
cluster Of fine tucks finishes the hem of the skirt
Another charming gown of organdie is trimmed
with delicate Tenerfe lace the soft dropping
pertha being finished with medallions of the same.
deep graduated iouHce adorns the skirt and is
trimmed with three rows of insertion and me al-
lions, while the hem is dantfiy finished with n
row of insertion. A drop skirt of sheer muslin
trimmed with crisp frills completes this pretty
dress.
The numerous little toilet accessories for grad
uates may be procured here, We have provided
full line of dainty girlish belongings, In which
may be included ribbons girdIes, HANDKERCHIEF
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 u.s. and many sug-
gestons for suitable gifts may be found in our
various departments.
Articles of personal adornment are appreciate
by the majority of young ladies, and from col
lection of bjouterie many charming gifts may be
chosen.
Beautiful belt buckles with raised monograms
are very ornamental and are entirely new. Dainty
shirt waist sets, CUT buttons and studs In plain
silver are prettily decorated with initials
ograms.
Gold lockets studded with tiny brllliants and cut
crystal chains, art very attractive and pleasing.
Neck chains are shown in many varieties and
Of gun metal and briliiants very effective for
evening wear; and long strings OF pearls are very
pretty with simple white dresses.
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 monograms or ia
vorite devices In colors would be appreciable
gift. and carry fun line OF stationery and adj
dress well monogram dies
Pretty desk furnishings TO be appre-
eiated by girl, and a fountain pen would
not be amiss TO give to Industrious writer.
Quaint desk ornaments NAV he selected from eur
imported novelties. and unique and artistic
clocks particularly attractive
The newest linen writing paper-the Benburb-is
perhaps the dantiest stationery II is
shown In gull gray, unusually delicate shade,
and white rs well. and Is provided in three sizes
of paper and envelopes.