Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-14

Washington outfitters are leaving nothing
undone to assist the golng-away woman in
her summer needs. No matter how elab-
crate or how simple the requirements of
her wardrobe. there is nothing that she
may not go downtown and buy. ready to
pack in her travelling trunk-provided she
has the money.
A leading local house has just unlocked
humber of imported gowns that are so well
adapted to all the conditions of social life
that the women fortunate enough to buy
them may revel In the satisfaction that
comes of being dressed in accordance with
fashions latest demands. An attractive
model, suitable for afternoon calling or
riding Is of old rose chiffon taffeta. The
blouse and sleeves are trimmed with old
rose velvet cable cord. in scroll design and
the vest and cuff bands are formed of Per-
sian trimming that shows the CLINT of gold
A misty lace chemisette is revealed at the
neck. and as this small adjustable effect
may be varied at pleasure. the Wearer VIII
be saved the monotony that too often at
taches to even the handsomest and most
becoming of toilets. The round skirt is
plated to give the flare that is Indispensable
to present style.
Another imported exhibit is a white Irish
linen walking suit. The hip is defined with
narrow, stitched tuclks, and the circular
skirt shows a rather wide band of embroid-
cred rosettes between two rows OF heavy
Irish point lace. These handwork rosettes
form band down the surplice blouse. and
from the bust falls rich Irish lace Ii SIM
ulates a bertha. The only touch of contrast
TO this all-white costume are the medal
lions of ecru lace that adorn the blouse
front and sleeves. Such suit while snowy
enough for the dressiest day occasion, is
easily laundered and capable of almost end
lass wear.
This house has selected for display in one
of It's windows about as captivating a gown
as has been seen here this season. The
material is of dark blue ana white silk, in
exaggerated shepherd check. with blouse
trimmings of dark blue silk and fine Valen-
cienres. The hips are formed OF fine cluster
tucks that open lower down the skirt to
give the new colonial ripple. The sleeves
of the stylish little blouse are shirred from
Shoulder to elbow. where they give way to
the separate waist of embroidery and lace.
The price of this beautiful gown is just $40
but it is so dainty and airy and altogether
beautiful that the woman who afford
such clothes ought to be glad to get it at
double the money.
Another exhibit is of strawberry linen
The redingote has a surplce front showing
a deep white canvas collar embroidered In
Strawberries and leaves in black and white
silk. The skirt is corset-hipped, with in
verted plaits that open below the knee.
Other models for resort or garden party
wear are of silk and linen poplins in pale
rose, Nile green and violet. They are made
with the short, open blouse that suggests
the Monte Carlo Jacket. and have three
quarter length flowing sleeves. They are
trimmed with insertions of rich Moorish
lace and are easily Numbered. They cost
SO and can be worn FOR the length of time
known outside of the calendar as forever
and day.
Another house has introduced the flow
cred gown of "grandmother'S' brocade.
made with the full skirt, reminiscent of