The Washington times., 1906-03-08

School FrOckS OF
Lightweight Materials

Smart. practical school frocks for
girls from the age of eight TO sixteen
years are special feature at a popular
children's shop this week. the display
embracing such a number of different
models and materials that almost every
taste may be gratifed. provided the size
of the pocketbook viii also allow How
ever, purchasing ready made is not a
necessity, as some OF the very smartest
of these models are quite within the
skill of the home dressmaker. or
mother who understands the most SIM
pie details of dressmaking, supposing,
alwayE, that she can find the time.
Russian Style Popular.
Mohair, serge aud pretty plaid wool
en- materials are mostly employed. and
an extremely good model for girls of
eight to ten was in Russian style, with
three pleats from either shoulder
stitched TO the very long waist. the full
ness springing from the pleats form
ing the skirt part. The neck was cut
out in a very small Dutch round, and
Fthe puff sleeves ended above the elbow.
Two guimpes were provided, one of
Ivory tucked SILK, the other showing the
yoke &c be composed of fine Val. inser-
ton sewn together, the sleeves of fine
lawn Ea1heTeQ INTO AaCS cuuS- InSSS
completed a frock of white mohair. the
cut out neck of which was finished with
half-inch wide, fiat, silky fAber braid liz
simple design, the same braid trimming
the bands contining the pun sleeves. and
also the belt.
For afternoon wear this little model
could scarcely be surpassed, while for
school the same design was carried out
in blue mohair, the guimpes In this case
being of white butcher linen and very
fine French flannel. cream, with tiny
blue polka dot, respectively.
Plaid for Older Girls.
For older girls plaid in green and
black provided material for All extreme
iy smart looking frock. The skirt on
the straight of the plaid was pleated
over the hips, leaving a plain front panel
and hemmed on the bottom
The bodice was cut on the bias ana
was pleated on the shoulders 10 yoke
depth. drawing the material back 70
display a small V chemisette OF white
linen embroidered in q simple array OF
flowers worked with fine thread. A mar
row box pleat finished the 'front.' edges
the two meeting at end OF ' tcontnu-
ing TO the waist nne}. under which the
waist closed invisibly.
Bishop sleeves ended IN wide bano
cuffs aud narrow added ones OF white
linen the sleeves being cut on the
straight of the goods. The belt and tie
were of black satin.
Equally smart and practical was a
school froek OF wood brown serge. This
also had a pleated skirt. and the bodice,
too was laid IN pleats on the shoulders
to yoke depth. Then long narrow vest
was laid in from the shoulder seam az
the collar band tspering 10 the belt.
This was OF white piQue. closing with
pearl buttons and was outlined with
broad tabs meeting and overlapping up
ward from the belt. the inside edge ov
eriaying vest being finished with
quaint little frill OF brown silk.
The sleeves were fuii bishop. pleated
10 form deep cuffs. ending in small
frill. the belt and bow tie Of pale reseda
glace silk
A Dainty Little Coat
Childrens STYLES are practically all
so much alike that only in small de-
tails may they be said to differ. This
was instanced in the ease OF quaint.
sweet looking little coat whose claim TO
originality lay IN the addition of a dain-
~ lingerie friI; otherwise 1t was an
ordinary, everyday coat CT cream CASH
mere IN a heavy weight, made with q
full body depending from a plain yoke,
over which was q shoulder cane cut into
points on the outer edge. trimmed with
an inch wide cream lace EaIloon which
ran up TO the neckband between each
point. giving the effect of a deep collar
being formed of tabs
Underlying these points the lingerie
frtH appeared. simple straight affair
OF Hne lawn and the large mesh Valen-
ing, narrow Val lace, gathered very fun
and added tnVisihIy. This little model
may be carried out quite inexpensivsly
Still, | am sure no mother could desire
anything more dainty OF exclusive look
ing ioT her baby than this.
In Cadet Blue Cloth.
+ Another coat model I thought ex-
tremely good was ia cadet blue cloth.
suitable for q child walking. 1t was
box pleated back and front from what
appeared to be a little bolero (empire
effecO, rounded at the lower edges in
the front. and slightly cut up in center
around with fat fiber braid the same
shade as the cloth. The closing was up
10 the neck, which was finished with 2
velvet collar. trimmed with braid. and
the full bishop sleeves ended in Guns 10
match. the whole effect being a most
practical, comfortable looking garment.
and quite within the average sewer To
complete the outfit a lit e Dutch can
made Of the cloth might show a yelvet
flap made with golden beaver, white
ruching around the face and white ties
This, too. could be made g: home, thus
providing a smart street toilet at a
most moderate cost.
Handsome collars are a most agree
able addition 10 little girls house frocks.
Eht, did SokfSSpOHGlngly expensive.
Still, made at home these will cost very
little, even when using the finest ma
teTials. Take the model of that de-
ser1hed on the cashmere coat, the collar
part cut from white linen will be en-
broidered in each point, tendrils run
ming up to the neck, and the whole an
ished with lingerie friIl. The Anbroid-
cry Will be of the solid kind, and white
or colored thread may be used This
calls for little skill. yet very hand
some collar will be the result. and one
Tot likely to be duplicated. So. too.
may lots OF ends of lace and lawn come
in for the prettiest Of yokes and fuckers
for babies and children's wear. pro-
sd a1 nfao hos