Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-25

beautiful lace scarfs and tinsel flowers were
offered.
A number OF the smarter fur hats for
auto wear display these strange posies,
which seem somehow quite suited to the
monstrositieS OF the horseless carriage.
Bluelsh purplish roses with black hearts,
tinsel thread over all. shaped a side knot
for dashing mink turban. At the back Of
the hat hung a plum-colored lace scarf,
with a mica mask in the portion which
was to cover the face, for by a neat feat
in millinery jugglery the scarf was made
to do the head and face bundling necessary.
The majority of the long auto coats,
whatever their material, are in the loose
sacque shape so long seen. If these are
of fur the deep collar and cuffs will be
of contrasting skin, and If they are of
cloth there will be a lining of one sort and
trimming of another.
A feature with some of the newest Of
the cloth wraps is a sort of empire eff
feet which Is produced by a little Shout
der cape which buttons down to look much
like a short body. All such coats as show
wide cape sleeves are provided with close
ones underneath to keep out penetrating
winter winds.
Novelties Mainly.
The furs which create the smartest of the
new effects are mainly of the novelty spe-
cies, though, Of course, a sable or mink
coat would be a treasure that would out
step all more novel finery.
Hair seal, whose brown is mixed with
a silvery whiteness, is one very effective
pelt used for long and hip coat lengths.
A long coat of hair seal with raccoon
collar was priced at 5000.
Winter SEAL darker than hair, and also
hairy, is sometimes made up into very styl-
ish little jackets with leather arg gilt
trimmings. For one such jacket sl.9s was
charged.
Among the three-quarter coats one en-
tirely of Japanese mink and one Of leopard
skin stand out with marked effectiveness
Black bear forms the collar and cuffs OF
the leopard model, which Is ticketed S135,
The pony coats, which emit a very dis
agreeable odor when wetssSare not nearly
as popular as last season. Fawn-tinted
skins of the very young animal. however,
were used with fine effect for one smart
coat, high boots and a Russian cap Of the
same going with this.
In the newest motor millinery there are
many more trimmed hats than formerly.
Pigeons and wings of all sorts and chif
fon scarfs put on in many dashing ways
deck these turban and sailor shapes. which
are more used for town runs than the gro
tesque hoods.
The ready made frocks designed for the
sport are in the main simple. Neat and
serviceable frocks are made up into prac-
ticaI little coat models. Norfolk styles pre-
dominating, with narrow leather edges and
side fastening for most Of the skirts.
Walking Clothes.
These dresses are likewise useful for
walking purposes, and they are often
bought by persons who have no acquaint-
ance whatever with the automobile. They
have Just the degree of simplicity neces-
sary for practical everyday use, and through
some mystery in the ethics of trade merely
the fact that they are designed for spe-
cial sport makes them cheaper than they
would be otherwise.
The hunting dresses worn by the smart
world are also useful models to follow, espe-
clally for country wear. The sport of the
gun is not so widespread in this country as
in England and France, but it is so fast
getting to be that all the smart tailors dis
cuSS the raiment necessary.
Some little frocks recently turned out at
a smart place showed the uniform of the
fashionable Diana in its latest phases, and
the completeness in every detail of these
charming costumes made them seem most
valuable for outing use.
A little French get-up in brown cloth and
white embroidered kid was typically fussy,
though without loss to the gowns smart
ness and usefulness. An ankle-length plait
ed skirt and blouse bodice composed this
model. whose prettiest feature was little
shoulder triple cape. With this charming
frock was shown plain little three-corner-
ed hat of brown felt and under knicker-
bockers of brown suede.
Other Accessories.
Another hunting dress was almost knee