Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-10-08

suggested the butcher. "Oh, no.. she cried.
II am quite sure they are not imported.
Now the young woman who becomes the
butchers protege will learn that the only
difference between ordinary chops that may
be had for 10 cents pound and those that
are hers at 81 a dozen is this: There is that
much waste accumulated to get the latter
or little French chops, and she pays for the
waste Usually because the woman likes
to show that she can do this.
Many of the Oldest families have used
chuck roasts and the rougher meats all
their lives, have scarcely known what a
porterhouse steak tastes like, and are
healthful, self-respecting people with large
bank accounts.
Many people make the mistake of choos-
Ing lean meat for Stews, whereas 1T should
be well mixed with fat, as most of the fat
in that kind of beef makes the best oleole
OIL Mutton is the most beautiful meat.
and Is supposed to be of the best quality
when 1T has good white fat and red meat.
The tendency is to use less Of heavy meats
and substitute with chicken, mutton, sweet
breads and such lines.
Velvet Hat
Facings are the order of the day and velvet
crowns are introduced ON felt, beaver and
silk brims. There are fewer flower trimmed
modes this season than formerly, yet for
evening functions flowers will be worn.
Roses, always without rival. are mostly of
in color.
In colors the most popular shades are
brown, prune, green and blue, with mixture
of gray and brown, dull green and black.
Feathers are mounted in preference to
lying fiat, and wings long and narrow are
very good.
In ribbon many fancy weaves are used :;
changeable effects are very fetching in
MORE. Many of the most effective creations
show lavish display Of silk, MORE effects
especially favored.
While there may not be to the overcriti-
cal any strictly new style, there are enough
to keep the novelties from being overlooked.
AS for materials 1T seems quite out of the
question to say anything of materials used
for hats without giving the lead to velvets,
for while there are undoubtedly many other
materials from which millinery may be de-
veloped, velvet still stands supreme.
There are many things one can pick up
for the house now that are exceedingly rea-
sonable and full of value.
Some lamps of much beauty and unques-
toned quality are selling for $40. and two
weeks ago they brought $40. Only few
left and stock Is being sold out at half
price.
A very beautiful breakfast set is shown
in an unconventional design, underglaze
decoration and three colors-green, blue and
pink. For the breakfast room there are
some fascinating plaques reasonable. They
come in many colors and designs and are
appropriate decoration.
For the boudoir Japanese dresser set
consisting of a powder box, hair receiver,
comb and brush tray is offered for $40.
Mighty pretty, too.
Violet sherbet sets are pretty and popu-
lar-only S1.44.
A unique water. jug finds expression in
the shape of an owl. Others represent frogs
and dogs and some are in the shape of the
likenesses of historical characters.
A novelty that will make a charming gift
for some man is the plaques they are SELL
ing made out of cigar bands They are
made by taking a glass dish which is SELL
ing for the purpose, lined with the bands
and the bottom felted They may be used
as ash trays, and will be found convenient
and pretty.