Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-18

found 1t necessary to call the chief chemist
OF the municipal laboratory. The crowd
had by this time become so dense that the
police had great time keeping order. Ex-
element ran high when the offending box
was carried off in specially prepared van
u be examined. At the laboratory 1t was
opened with great care. and the contents
proved to be nothing more dangerous than
q little sand and charcoal, while the peril
Gus fuse was recognized as an old boot
lace. One can imagine the perpetrator of
this gigantic joke enjoying the fun from a
neighboring cafe, although 1t Is difficult to
conceive of any one finding amusement IN
such a grave subject. 1t all seems, thouSn,
in accordance with the Partisan tempera-
ment, the joke and its attendant excite
ment, for everything in Paris. however
serious, must end with q laugh.
Spring Touches.
The weather for the last few days has
been quite springlike, and this welcome
change in temperature has brought about
q marked difference in the modes displayed
at the fashionable shops, which have taken
on quite a summary air. Never has the
question OF what is becoming to the tndi-
yidual been SO seriously studied al at the
present moment in Paris. Indeed, the
modes are elastic and leave large margin
for personal preference, and II Is just IN
this respect that they may prove fatal to
the person vino has not an instinct Tor
clothes The gift of picking out the right
thing-I had nearly said sporting the WIN
ner''-is a true gift and should be encour-
aged and educated with zeal and care.
Dress demands brains. and not only brains,
but liberal education One does not have
TO be a bluestocking before one can speak
with authority upon the subject, but the
more information one obtains the easier one
will find il to dress herself and other peo-
pie. Alas, what suits one woman will not
suit another, as we all know Perhaps the
most tragic part Of 1t Is that We all cannot
look well in the indisputably right gown,
hat or wrap, and yet none OF US looks well
in the undeniably wrongs even though we
may with luck prove charming in that gar
ment to which the enlightened can only
give the benefit Of the doubt.
The only definite note Dame Fashion in
sists upon its overelahoration of dress for
street and morning wear. The street CO.'S
tune of the moment here in Paris is mark
ed by close shoulder line. a close hip line
and a skirt that has all its fullness in the
stiffened hem, which holds out the heavy
though tight-htting upper part The plain
gored skirt even in the simplest walking
suits is conspicuouSly missing this spring,
and jupes OF cloth and linen all have their
seams concealed by plaitS A favorite skirt
is laid in inch and a half double box plaits,
whose edges lap and are stitched six inches
below the belt.
Waist Belts.
Waists for the most part are apparently
composed of belt and bodice drapery, and
boned Iining-the belt is not detached but
Is part OF the bodice drapery cunningly ar
ranged. This arrangement must be we'll
done to be a success. and when accomplish
ed II saves the fair owner Of the gown much
trouble and annoyance. and missing con-
nections" are not likely to happen. Belts
have changed somewhat in their outline.
They are now extremely high at the back,
and all the front depth is below the waist
line, which is so cleverly managed that
Tg 1tr
The daintiest kind OF blouse suits are
made of fine yelling. They are very SIM
ply made, either with accordion or box
plated skirts and fulled bodices, the necks
cut square and filed in with stock OF
handsome cream lace. The elbow sleeves
end In tiny rufiies. In some OF the pale dam
~ spring colors a gown of this kind is
very useful and pretty and will not come
amiss for cool days in summer. The palce
pastel tints that appear appropriately with
taS dawning OF spring are delightful hues
In which TO carry out gown In revived
chine silk. Blurred flowers on pale colored
backgrounds or, prCttier still. on warm
ivory. are exquisite. Yellow in all its ton
ings will be popular shade this summer
It's blouse Jacket belted with bufs-grounded
chine silk, covered with blurred mauve
flowers With this costume O tip tilted hat
OF mauve chip trimmed with bum ostrich
feathers would be stunning.
For Card Parties.
The bridge or skat frock will play a
prominent part during Lent, when these
games will be the principal amusement of
penitential days. Every woman who is a
bridge player viii acknowledge that there
Is psychological Importance attached to
the garment in which she plays cards.
Anything that Is not the acme of comfort
VIII put her on her play. There Is no espe-
cial point to be insisted upon except the
abort sleeve. 1t is therefore q real comfort
r.fo hat - 49,
of the sleeves have been reversed A charm
ing little bridge gown may be evolved from