The Washington times., 1904-03-06

ribbon on the crown and nuttering on
the brim, and under the brim on the
left side a rose Of Delft blue silk.
A second school frock is Of Scotch
gingham. red. white and black. made
with the loosest description of a sailor
blouse. big sleeves and a full skirt The
shield is white pique. the Uncle Sam tie
is red China silk. and the collar IS
trimmed with red and white cotton
braid. There is red anchor on the
shield and on the sleeve an elaborate
nautical decoration, the insignia. q
course. of fathers yeoht club.
Her Second Best Frock.
For second best" the new. corTnc4
warm weather dress is invariaozY
pique or MarseiIles. and always white.
charming though very plain little
model has an untrimmed circular skirt;
a loose blouse, with Irish embroidery
put on 70 simulate a yoke; loose sleeves
and d white. soft kid belt, run through
straps and worn loose. A tight belt on
a young girl would be Iaughingly out
of fashion. And this girl wears black
stockings and patent leather ties,
though white Isle stockings and black
slippers would be a shade better. And
her pretty curly hair is left loose. which
IS much in vogue Tor girls under
twelve-just the top lock tie5 with
dashing white liberty satin bow. The
frock is suitable for afternoon school
exercises, readings and amateur must
Gales.
The Real "Party" Frock.
And. Of course. there are real party
dresses. What an incomplete childhood
ii would be that had never thrilled
over unaccustomed laces and the fiutter
of sash ribbons. and perhaps a bouquet
20 carry. and shoes that felt danger
ously new and slippe-y-and elbow
sleeves!
For these most important dresses all
the pretty, fine cotton fabrics are used
organdie. muIl-mull. batiste, fine Ma
dras. nobby nainsook and especially the
finest of dimities, They are made with
a French frill Of skirt. half lace, and
full blouse-waist. with a yoke all Of
lace and a lace bertha, and, supreme
JOY. pulled elbow sleeves. Around the
soft little waist a sash, knotted in front
little to the left, and crisp, fresh
hair bow Of the sane lovely ribbon.
Dressy Frock of Simpler Design.
Dresses worn to afternoon parties for
outdoor play are much palmer. just OF
white linen untrimmed or OF madras
made French fashion. with the short
fun skirt. the sort OF frocks lat can
be eheerfully consigned 10 the washtub
after one afternoon of real fun" And
many sainted mothers let their children
so to afternoon outdoor plays in plain
galatea or Bingham frocks. For how
can a child be merry with fear OF a
spot shadowing the horizon. and where
withal shall she be comforted if there
is grass stain on her ribbons and laces
early in the games?
Smart Little Spring Coats.
The Spring coats are broadclotb or
velvetesn, the long, plain sSeaue style.
single breasted and without collars.
and the hats are moderately low.
round corners and wide brims. and are
often gardens of tiny flowers or fields
of waving ribbon loops Black chip
will be much worn with ali colors of
dresses and for all occasions. Sailors
have the wide, up-curving brim and
are most often Of fine straw
1t will cost very little money 10 dress
{ a child in the smartest possible fashion
this warm season, and it is a delight
some fact that the more stylish a girl
! is the more comfortable her c,OJnes wiz
| be-. PrettinesS and comfort are her
1 rights this year.