Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-11

Stuart front. may show strings and
chin bow of pure white. But Grape forms
this snowy touch, for English Grape in the
most splendid qualities is now seen in pure
white, and, combined with proper textures,
it shapes radiant evening waists and
gowns.
The most fashionable Widows veil for
first wear is made of English Grape by the
yard with an applied hem. The Grape
ranges from So to So a yard, but the last
quality is too heavy for comfort. a grade
at 81 IS most commonly used In length,
the veil falls to the knees or lower, and
for the first six months it is worn over
the face After that it is pleated at the
back of the Grape or nuns yelling bonnet
a mask veil of Brussels net, edged with
a fold of Grape, covering the countenance.
Made of these two textures charming
long wells are also seen, and some of them
are draped about a smart hat in the most
coquettish fashion. These worn by
young ladies or by young widows about to
emerge from black, and with them may
&C every species of coquetry in the way OF
mourning chains bracelets and brooches.
Dull Black Jewelry.
Mourning jewery is much worn in Paris,
where it is also the caprice of fashionable
elegantes to go about accompanied by a
toy Pomeranian or poodle of inky hue. The
winter blanket of doggie is of black cloth
with braid Grape trimmings, while some
crape-hung demoiselle of independent spirit
ccolly dresses her four-footed friend in a
scarlet coat. When it is all black, it is
hard to tell where the maids weeds end
and doggie begins.
Many fine mourning hats are in the most
airy materials such as shirred net or tulle
or gauze, with which sorts some ornaments
take fantastic shapes. Moth wings of
wired Grape deck the side of one shirred
hat of dull silk gauZe, and with this fool
lsh detail a long Grape veil is worn at the
back. Another hat is entirely of Grape,
with coquettish side tilt. where a bunch
of small Grape roses is placed against the
hair. Bows and ruchings of dull silk trim
two taneta hats, these and the others being
shown with group of smart street gowns.
The dresses are follows:
With Grape widows bonnet in one Of
the models described a tailored gown of
high-finshed brOadcloth is worn. 4 three
quarter tight-fitting coat and plain skirt
compose the model, and save for a little
turnover collar and cuffs of Grape, the
costume Is untrimmed. The coat gown
SHOWN with this is of English cheviot with
Grape trimmings, put on to the skirt in
double folds and in a shawl collar and
cuffs for the jacket. Two of the springs
smartest coat styles are also demonstrated
| by these models.
Three Dressy Models.
| The group of three figures displays dress
Ter frocks in such of the new styles as do
not seem too extravagant for good taste.
| gown of French faille has the skirt
~ 'hA &C tiS4s, anu ii vest ana button TRIM
ming of embroidered Grape. A girdle of
| embroidered Grape also swathes the waist.
| for the deep-boned girdle is still a fire.
quent feature with smart belted frocks.
Inc Two remaining gowns are in peau
| Ebene tthe poplinette mentoneO and
unfinished cheviot. A pleated skirt and
Elton jacket mark the cheViot model which
| is as practical stylish in form
The veil arrangements also show some of
| the favOrite methods of dtsnosing of this
important detail.
Mourning furs continue to be the inky
SKINS which have been used for some time.
and for color as well as black, but the
| ella bCrate tendencies Of the moment often
result in audacious trimming effects
For example, Il little blouse coat of broad
tan showed rosettes and a stole of English
Grape Beautiful buttons of dull jet further
| decked these trimmings, and some cravats
| OF Person lamb displayed pleated edges
| of Grape put on sometimes in series of
| little frills.
Sable and Crepe
| A French novelty in mourning cravats
! was of brown sable with crane pleatings
and rosettes. but somehow this succeeded
! in giving only the effect of makeshift as
| If the newly bereaved must make use of
an old collar.
| Such fur sets as seem most effective in
mourning are of black lynx, Persian lamb
| and fox, the plainness and unrelieved SOM
| berness of these skins striking Just the
| right note
| Mourning styles for children are unfortu-
| nately growing more exacting, though many
| little ones are not allowed to wear black
| except for a parent. But for ages above
| elght crape-trimmed dresses and Grape
| trimmed hats are seen these mournful
| ilttle garments following the juvenile fash
| ions of the day
| FOR boys a black band on the left
| overcoat sleeve is commonly considered
an thal Is necessary, and baby children of
CAl So.
4 MARY DEAN.