Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-12
Shop Talk
Looking Toward
Thanksgiving and Xmas.


Menu cards for Thanksgiving
Gay embody all the appropriate de-
signs and emblems significant to
that holiday, and toast cards arc
also shown and will be made to or
der. The chrysanthemum dinner
cards are perhaps the prettiest, as
the deep, rich hues of these Japa-
nese blossoms lend themselves to
accord with almost any color
scheme in table decoration.
The newest gloves for evening wear are of the
most delicate shade of tan, happy revival Of
old-fashon, and which is relief from the long
prevalent white gloves. which gave variety 70
modes In bandwear. These gloves worn wit,
white gowns well with those OF dainty hues
and are shown In eight, twelve and sixteen button
lengths.
An exquisite shade of lemon is also used for
evening gloves, and these may also be obtained in
sNteen-button length. 1t has been many years
since Paris first set the fashion for gloves of this
dainty shade and naturally. with the older styles
IN vogue In everything else. the French capital
again introduces them to be worn with the neriod
gowns Soft grays are very popular also and Will
probably rival the tan shades In the general adop-
tion of colored evening gloves
An exquisite pink hue is perhaps the IoveIiest OF
the new gloves, and many OF the seasons brides
maids are to wear this beautiful shade to carry
out color scheme in gowns and decora lions They
are irresistibly pretty with white dresses when
girdle slippers. hosiery and hair ornament are worn
OF the same shade.
The prettiest evening slippers are OF pink kid
whose dainty toes covered with A huge chou
pair OF white satin slippers are covered with
point lace and bear rosettes Of lace and chiffon
In which nesties cluster OF orange blossoms a
most significant decoration.
Patent leather evening slippers have again STEM
ped into favor and newest STYLES are f,pltI.s.
and shapey. as this plain unorna mented material
must BE- With Louis XIV heels and quaint straps
tney are extremely stylish. ashing low sailor
tie with tiny tongue has nautical hoUtnots r,,
through eyelet holes
Evening slippers made to order I'm any Of IN.
shades prevailing for gowns and all the simmer
ornaments from tiny buckles briIlants TO ribbon
roses may he obtained here
Inc most striking hosiery this season is that
SHOWN IN beautiful shade Of red in which sIip-
pers and carriers may also be had. case Of
these stockings is on exhibition and their cav o.
rect when worn with stunning gown mr. bo,sa
dress may well be imagined. Childrens stoclIues
are also SHOWN IN the same CHEEKY color and may
De had In silk, Isle and silk and cotton Baby's
sizes are shown with wee moccaslns to match and
are irresistiby pretty for toddlers
Lovely silk stockings are shown I'm colors to
match all the shades of evening slippers and are
provided In lace, openwork and the most delicate
Patterns Black silk stockings hand embsoide%aJ
IN designs as graceful and dainty as any one could
wish, are shown with fine sprays and delicate
tracings of flowers making ii possible TO haze
one fayorite blossom sprnkled over ones hosiery
whether daisies, roses forget ne-nots or rosy haw
thorn have been chosen These stockings are most
apr appropriate and acceptable for Xmas gifts. as
they would appeal to the heart OF any woman ana
add the finishing touch to perfect attire.
Italian six vests are luxurious addition to wear
WIN DAINTY lingerie. and the finest of handwork
Is seen on the exquisite garments Powdered with
the most delicate designs, some OF these bewitcn
ing Wearabes are finished with lace or plain bands
OF silk They are shown In the rosiest of pinks
SKY and plain white.
Swiss ribbed vests have crocheted fronts and are
as pretty as possible They may be obtained In all
sizes and In the light weights universally worn
this season.
Special underwear and coubInatio suits as we'll
as stockngs' are found here for ladies Inclined
embonpoint and who find large sizes difficult to
Nazareth woven waists for children a soft
seamless garment which take the place OF the
drawer bodies, and are provided with
of buttons. These garments are Indispensable for
childish comfort and ale guaranteed not to shrink.
dainty little booklet on Toilet Articles and
Rubber Goods has recently been published by ms
and copies may be obtained in either Of these de-
partments or viii BE- sent by mail upon request.
The Toilet Articles described in this booklet have
been compounded with greatest care and especially
for Woodward & Lothrop whose recommendation
is sufficient to attest the purity and efficacy OF the
ingredients.
The universal recognition of the utility Of Rub
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