Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-25

but one-of-a-sort styles preciudes the pos
sibilfty of purchaser of garments at this
store meeting other women wearing gar
ments of exact replica. which in itself is a
splendid inducement. Leverton & Co con-
troll the selling IN this city of several of the
foremost makers in New York city, and be-
cause of New York connections who keep
constant vigilance the market they are
enabled to show the fashions If women 8
ENTERTAINMENTS as soon as they are shown in
that city.
PHILIPSBoRN's.-The showing of spring
stocks In all departments is now at its
height With the increased space resulting
from the improvements all departments
nave been enlarged to more than double
taeir usual size, enabling this popular firm
10 show stock of outergarments almost
IDENTICAL to the one carried in their New
Yor,- store.
In the millinery salon the creations of the
TEST iorelgn masters are shown In contune-
uon with the Pnilipsborn productions. all
mace on the premises under the direction OF
MHe. Lichtens.ein.
Another new feature of the enlarged Phil
ipsborn store is the gown department where
there are always to be found dainty dresses
fcf all occasions, a department well patron
izeu oy women VINO wish to avoid the care
ana trouble of a visit to the dressnlaker. A
number of new princess modeis in sheer
White fabrics are to be SHOWN this week.
LANSBURGH < BRO.-The fashion mar
mouse goodS for the coming Sc ason Sp. endii
QUALITIES, coupled with agreeable iowness
or prices and quick service hts secured for
Lansourgh's a wide patronage, particularly
among oiu resident customers, who never
think of shopping elsewhere. Materials for
spring dresses, tailored suits or tub gowns
are seen in every weave and color, among
the particularly popular fabrics being new
spring batistes, gun metal lie. hnsdowns
In the latest checks and piu-strlped serge,
in black and cream color; Panama Victoria
c.oth, etc, together with an evsr-new sup
ply or silks, representing the best in foreign
ana nome looms 1t viii pay YOU to take a
glimpse at the new things to be presented
tomorrow, among them newly arrived
stock of tailor gowns and separate skirts,
waists OF SILK and lingerie, and every cot
ton fabric the present market knows.
Housewives know. of old, the treasures in
its sections devoted to bed and table linens,
and nowhere is more attention pad to the
selection of notions.
PETIT Il Co the '.sm,rt clothes
shop" will continue its opening owing to
the bad weather of last week. This house
has imported Its stock of millinery direct
from Paris, the styles showing every fash
ionable effect Of the season. New York has
already awarded the palm of victory TO the
Johnny Jones, which. without doubt Is to
Re the popular negtige hat of the spring.
III S house has full showing o. the new
favorite, which in shape, is the smallest
possible sailor, with its trimming limited
to broad band, pompon and quill.
The Petit hats have the coquettish tilt so
necessary to its s-nartness. The gowns are
in keeping with the millinery. pretty
model, as smart In its way as the Johnny
Jones hat is gray shadow plaid, Its
charm consisting of a natty little packet of
a style new as not to have been seen
elsewhere. The vest is embroidered in self
shaded silk. and the circular skirt is
plated in effect and finished at the bottom
with folds. Another effective model is OF
black and white checks. the coat Tuxedo,
showing a vest OF b ack peau de sole. trim
med with black rickrdck The sleeves are
the regulation three-quarser, with fare
back cuff, and the skirt is of the newest,
SmarteSt cut.