Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-27

The Fair Graduate

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HIS is, par excellence, the
Il fair graduates season. Ra-
w. diant with success and
beaming with hope, she full
fills the highest expectations of her
family and friends, who would fam
recompense her for all her years OF
study.
The families of Our patrons in
clude hundreds of young girl gradu-
ates, for whom we have gathered
from the marts of the world all
things useful and beautiful.
First, and most important is the graduates
gown. 1t should be of some dainty fabric. nous
seline de sole. chiffon cloth. Paris muslin,
die lawn dotted null, India null some of those
exquisite weaves that enhance the bloom of youth
and have girlish grace all their own. Lace
should be the predominating trimming. 1t should
surround the white throat cover the slopng shout
ders and fail to the waist in "A wavy bertha. 1t
should adorn the sleeves, and 1t may add 10 the
skirt. 1t may be used with tucks pufs, bat
10 gown can be in style void Of lace.
The old-time valenciennes, beautiful and
fashionable. is the lace for young girls 1t bears
thought of youth that comes with no other lace,
and mothers who have correct taste Will choose
this for their daughters. Flufiness is a la mode,
and the graduates gown should show generous
fullness, especially in the bertha and sleeves. No
close fitting is allowable in the late styles, al
though both waist and skirt must hit perfectly
easily gracefully.
In our dress goods department is splendid AT
ray of material from the celebrated looms of the
old and To-.
first floor are thousands of yards of foamy lace
all foz the sweet girl graduate.
Exquisite imported gowns suitable for the grad
ation day, are in the elegant third floor salon.
They are of finest material and made in the latest
styles.
An air of distinction surrounds a beautiful or
candle lawn that is rich with lace.
a French null is trimmed with medalllons and
lace and tucking, and has decidedly Patisian
look.
All the gowns have Jokes ana berthas or wings
ana the sleeves are elbow, and lovely with lace.
Inc skirts nave only slight sweep. They
much shirred, and very graceful.
Hats for the graduate In all the loyeliest
shapes dainty in color. and rich with flowers. In
And 1t might be mentioned right here that there
are hats that would lie Appropriate presents for
clothes, VIII need several hats. Cloves also are
useful and beautiful gifts. The graduating gloves
should lie white, and match the whiteness of the
gown in tint. There are exquisite gloves in every
color, and box Of them be selected in differ
ent shades to match various toilets, making a use
full and elegant gift. The is true of sd shes
and girdes. Of which girls need many. An
expert at the ribbon counter select a collec-
ton of these that viii be In perfect taste. Belts
are Ia SO many varieties, wide and narrow and
some with elegant buckles clasps, that Il pres
ent of is not difficult to find.
Collar pins. especially those unique new ones
that prevent the collar from wrinkling, are nee
essary well elegant ornaments. Combs those
handsome but dainty side and back combs, also
requisites for the graduate. The ever-przed fan
Is another little article that carries with il Il
mantle thought.
A specially handsome handkerchief is needed for
gradual ton day, and gift of is always de-
lightful.
SILK hose, to with those lovely slippers, are
appropriate presents from member of ones fam
lily. Not only shoes for the great event but shoes
to match any all of the graduates gowns are
here, in grace and beauty.
A thousand other personal ad0rnments that axe
specially acceptable gifts be found in the great
departments of our establishment Also innumer-
able beautiful and articles that will beau
tify the home, and be priced mementos
of a great event that marks epoch in the life
OF the graduate