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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-29
Mans view of the Woman. Club.

From the womsn's Home Companion.
In very frank English. the American man
the John OF everyday domestic life-has
ceased TO take our New York Woman's
Club seriously. IL indeed he takes the trou-
BILE TO think OF II at all He views the club
fad with the goed-humored federation
awarded to past craxes which have had
their little day and given place to others
more or less comical from the mans point
of view. The women OF his household ape
his club in the same spirit that moves them
to copy his ulster. his hat and cap. his coat,
vest and crayat, and to travesty the one
garment decided to him by tradition and
popular oH1nion. by donning knickerbockers
and riding mems saddles In divided skirts.
With the big backwoodsman who was fiog-
ged by his small wife. our new woman's
nominal protector and virtual rrroyider
might plead, TT aniiisss kef and doesn't
hurt me-
c.ass philosophical and indulgent American
husband OF higher breeding and range of
thought accepts Invitations to federation
dinners because ''ail the other women will
have their husbands with them, and it
would make talk il went alone. He gets
his weary frame into the dress coat he
loathes sits at the presidents table. looks
Interested and tries valiantly not to look
amused during the speoch-making-sthe
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lain hidden-generally on account of the
prices asked earlier.
x X
The leading dressmakers and the large
shops rarely carry over their model gowns
and now sacrifice these charming costumes
at cost. OF course, there is no end Of fiot-
sam and jetsam to be waded through, but
the woman who has bided her time and
now goes forth prepared to look until she
finds something worth having ends the
search in blaze of glory and is the envy
OF all her friends when she appears il the
wonderful bargains she has discovered at
this late hour.
A great variety is possible this summer in
the so-called aH-white costumes, for there
are so many shades Of white that are fash
ionable. The blue white the cream white,
the oyster color and even the palest shades
of ecru are all included in the category
while the different materials also give the
effect of different shadings. 1t is really
question of what is the most becoming that
settles the color chosen, for some women
look well in cream white who cannot wear
the blue white, or real white. as Il is often
called. 1t is not smart this season to
combine the ecru lace entire deux with the
plain white batiste as 1t was two or three
years ago. and. although there have been
some extremely quaint gowns turned out
that are on that order, the preference is for
the one tone rather than the contrast The
batiste. in what is known as the natural
shade. Is charmngly effective whether plain
or embroidered, and lace the same color
blends with 1t most satisfactorily. A clever
plan. If a gown seems too deep In color, is
TO wear IL over white silk or lawn slip
rather than over the one of the same shade
for the white lining has the effect of quite
changing the original shade Colored lin
ings also are used but the palest of shades
are always chosen, for again 1t must be
noted that the too violent contrasts in color
are not thought smart
Simple styles are not considered appro-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-29

ings are cut low in the neck and have only
band across the shoulder in place OF
sleeves. The princess slips. as they are
called. are intended to be worn under the
lingerie and lace gowns and are in all col
o:s. They arc also made high In the neck
and with long sleeves. so If a heavier
weight or some slight additional warmth is
desired 1t can in this manner be obtained,
and there is no necessity for the DOMINIC Of
so1-e heavy gown simply because the Their
mometer has gone down few degrees.
Transparent yokes and collars and the
fauciful elbow sleeves add greatly to the
effect OF the elaborate gowns. ana IN the
yoEes and collars arc TO be seen exquisite
bits Of lace, often FAR more costly than all
the other lace on the costume. 1t is not
necessary that this should match the rest
OF the trimming, ana. in fact. ii is rather
smarter ard mere distinctive % have II diff
ferent, only it must always be OF a becom-
ing color. The yoke may he deep enough to
be like guimpe or exceedingly small, in
Y shape or narrow straight effect. A lin
gar.e collar or straight bands OF the en-
broidery, with narrow edging OF lace. may
be used to outline the yoke. but care must
be taken not to use any embroidery that
looks too thick or heavy, for In these gowns
the one aim and object is to have them
look as light and transparent as possible
The finest OF SILK wolfe and chiffon also
are used and make up most effectively.
Both princess and empire styles are in
fashion and seem most appropriate for this
sort of gown. To be sure, there is more
than a note of the picturesque in most OF
the models, but when properly modified and
toned down. it were. and worn with q
hat that is in accord to fashion ii would
be hard TO find more satisfactory result.
The palest shades of gray, an odd shade OF
pink, a vivid but light shade of blue and
various shades of brown and yellow are es-
pecially to be noticed among these models,
all deliberately designed and trimmed
that they seem TO have little in common
with other designs made up IN the same
materials and colorings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-29
Linen Suits for
The Small Boy

"H HE small boy needs to be equipped
nowadays with quite as many sum
mer clothes as his sister The Rus
sian blouse is still the most highly popular
style of costume for small boys. Its grace
fulness is unsurpassed and it is becoming
to every child.
White linen is, of course, the most at
tractfye material for these suits, although
pique and madras are also used a great
deal There are also many mothers who
inciuoe pale blue, pale pink and medium
blue suits In the summer outfit for the
small boy Certainly Il tiny boy in light
PINK IS usually most attractive. but 1t Is
questionable whether anything Is quite
so satisfactory at all times and seasons as
dazzling white.
The sailor suits are also of course. a
necessary part of the wardrobe With
.ong trousers the sailor blouse is most at
tractiVe. but not every boy looks so well
In this blouse when worn with short from
sers as he does in the Russian blouse suit.
what might be called a .'bunchy', bow Is
usually better suited WITH the p,s,.
blouse.
Colors are somewhat used to decorate
the white suits They are prettier with
out the color, but 1t has the advantages Of
pleasing the children. The suits shown at
some or the best shops are gayly deco
rated IN red or blue, or in both coiors A
white suit will have collar Of dark blue.
Ozark blue anchor on the piastron and
dark blue bands on the GUNS and n red
band on the sleeve. 1t does look a little
Ike the Fourth Of July. but then il it
satisfies the child's passion for bright coll
ors possibly it is worth including in the
taste. e'''e.is
There are also many striped seersucker
suits in blue and white and brown and
white These are very pretty and nice for
change. They are also good for morn
ing wear.
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The Little Lingerie
Glove Gartlet

THE little gartlet for holding up the
elbow glove continues to grow in
popularity. 1t is even more neces-
sary now that the season of silk gloves has
come than when kid gloves were worn alto
gether. The silk elbow glove is bound to
slip down even on the plumpest OF arms
and to leave unattractive hiatus be-
tween its top and the sleeves. Constant
pulling up of the gloves. even IL IL were
effieacious, which it isn't, is not only an un-
desirable habit, but it wears the gloves.
Every one who has experienced the de-
plorable quickness with which silk gloves
wear out under the best OF care viii realize
the need for subjecting them to as little
hard usage possible.
The newest glove gartlets shown In the
shops are charming little affairs. Especial
ly made for wear with the long white silk
gloves or mitts are the white suede. which
are worn with the short-sleeved lingerie
frocks. They are in themselves as dainty
and elaborate as the frocks. They are, OF
course. meant to be placed high enough on
the glove to be concealed by the sleeve, but
they are quite pretty enough to be dis
played They made of narrow white
shirred elastic, not too stiff, because very
heavy elastic Is most uncomfortable. The
elastic Is not more than half an inch wide
at the most and Is covered with soft
white gathered silk so as not to hurt the
arm. On the outside the elastic is covered
with ruching of lace Sometimes many
small ruff1es are used and others show
only two ruffies OF wider lace. The lace
covering Is almost three times as wide as
the elastic completely concealing II. 1t II
gathered In the middle where It Is attached
to the elastic, and a tiny ribbon Is shirred
or gathered into little band and used to
cover the place where the lace is attached.
This ribbon may be white or colored IL
II is colored the lace Is embroidered deli
cately with tiny flowers of the same color
as the ribbon. The design OF the lace ia
followed in this embroidery, which should
be very slight and delicate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-29
Something New in Leather.

From the Woman's Home Companion
Jack has just sent me the newest thing
out In the way OF pocketbook," said the
latest-to-b e-ensaged member of the Fad
and Frill Club. IT'S vanity bag and it's
a wonder, for 1t holds such lot of things
And then the shape of it is so novel 1t
looks exactly like big four-leaf clover
and / intend to make 1t my mascot. Its
of lovely green leather and it's really
shaped just like a clover. OF course. there's
a handle, but that you have to forget In
side. besides the mirror. powder pun and
little rouge box. there is the cutest pair OF
gold-mounted opera glasses that you can
think of. and they fold up so fiat that they
take up no room whatever. Then there's q
tiny cut glass vinaigrette. gold pencil and
little gold box for holding hairpins, coin
purse and a place for calling cards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-29

also outlined with the Valeneiennes. In the
front there was shallow fiat yoke of
Falenciennes baby Irish and narrow strips
of embroidered linen the embroidery being
In rose and rose-leaf pattern. In the center
panel of the back and on each of the front
panels was a huge embroidered rose, with
stem, leaves, etc In the very center of
the embroidered rose was inset a rose of
Valenciennes lace quite good sized. The
jacket was bor6ered all around the bottom
and up the front with tive rows of Va
ienclennes insertion and a Valenciennes
ruffle. On each sleeve was a large en-
broidered rose, also enhanced with a Va
Tenderness rose In the center
Equally charming also are the matinees
made of soft brocade and lingerie. One OF
the oldest and most attractive of these
was of fine linen and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
all Valenciennes with seamless over
drapery of thin, soft brocade In pink flow
cred design.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-29
Fascinating Matinees
In Lace and Linen

~ f all the articles OF a woman's ward
robe there Is probably nothing more
fascinating than the matinee 1t
gems to have a certain coquettish charm
that is lacking even in the tea gown,
which, though q most splendid garment
sometimes seems suggestive of matronly
presence. The matinee, on the contrary,
is youthful and dashing to a degree. and
II possesses also the advantage of being
able to get almost equal amount OF
elaboration In q smaller space.
The most striking OF the new matinees
are made entirely of lace. For the gut
pure. Valencennes, baby Irish and Cluny
are all used Two or three kinds OF lace
are universally used on the same matinee.
One such garment OF baby Irish was
shaped not unlike pony Jacket. 1t fell
In straight lines from the shoulders. both
back and front. The sleeves were almost
TO the elbow. Cut straight across the bot
tom and quite fiat on top. The Jacket was
about as long as pony coat, reaching Just
slightly below the waist The garment
was most deliberately trimmed with Irish
medallions, set on the other lace at inter-
walls. Down the straight fronts and around
the fiat neck and the bottom of t,s gar
ment these medailions were set In a
straight row, so as TO form a definite bor-
DER. Each medallion was outlined with
rows and rows of narrow Valenciennes.
Sleeves, fronts and collar were also edged
with many rows OF the valeneiennes.
Another most attractive style OF matinee
Is that in which linen embroidery and lace
are used. These lingerie matinees are more
useful than the all-laee ones as they laun-
der well, while the lace enes neei to be
Slssaed unless the iaundress be most
Skillful and conscientious one. very EaaSsts--
ty lingerie matinees vas maas With the
panel sfeet now so popq|sH II was cut to
was fitted In somewhat under the arms. II
was made OF fine linen in panels two panels
making each front and three the back
The panels were Joined together with Va
lenciennes insertion. and At the seams were
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-29

from the tiny charm baskets at . cents
apiece to the beautiful specimens of Indian
and Mexican bashetry costing twice as
many-dollars.
some of the most attractive pieces Of
basket ware are woven of the fragrant
sweet grass of the Maine forests which is
bark. The naturally delicate colors OF these
materials make them especially anuring 10
the artistic sense, while tie odor or the
grass is exquisite and lasting.
Cases for wells, gloves, hankerchleTs ana
other toilet accessories made of this fra
grant grass and lined with soft silk in ap-
pie green or pale rose are prizes well worth
contending for. Another desirable trophy
is a small covered basket about six inches
square made of fancy red and white straw
and dafntiIy lined with red SIX This IS
fitted with complete bridge set, includ-
ing a score book bound In red leather. to
which memorandum pencil is attached
with a piece of baby ribbon.
A prize that will appeal to the woman
who believes In the stitch-in-time theory Is
a tiny wicker hamper fitted with the neces-
sary implements for sewing The basket
is lined with blue silk. and into siiken
straps attached to the inner side Of the I'D
are slipped fish-shaped cases for needles.
bodkins and scissors. all made of beaten
brass
Automobiles modelled in wicked work
which may be decorated either with ribbons
or cut flowers make attractive card party
prizes. In these cunninEly designed anairs.
some of which are of quite generous SIZE.
the tonncau forms covered hamper which
may either be filed with candies or lined
with silk and fitted up as work basket or
trfnket case.
Charming little ring or brooch cases the
purpose OF which would never be suspected
even by the most astute burglar, are made
to represent beehives. Sweet grass inter-
woven with Spanish moss and artificial vio-
let's Is used for making the prettiest OF
these, and the lining Ia OF violet silk with a
soft interiining of cotton batting
Fancy baskets for stationery, ornamen-
tai racks for photos and picture postais
and larger racks for music or newspapers
are all popular as bridge and euchre prizes
among the women who have fallen victims
to the basketry fad. while for favors there
Is an endless variety of small and mex
pensive fancy wares to choose from. such
as hairpin holders serviette rings, frames
for miniature photos. wall pockets and
whisk broom cases. all artistically woven
from PUSHES, grass rattah, snlint or rama
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-29

"A LTHOUGH there Is no hard and
~ fast law as to the correct cos
- tune to be worn at a garden
4 a party, the title at once centuries
up a bewilderlng effect Of light
and airy fabrics. dainty coIors and an in
describable whole of summer atmosphere
that is most attractive. Although the gar
den party as a form of entertainment has
never been as popular on this side OF the
water, II Is part of the summer life of Eng
land and stands for great deal in smart
society, so II is said, so that it behooVes the
smart American woman to bestow much
time on the choice OF suitable gowns TO
wear TO such festivities Incidentally. she
viii find many other occasions when such
gowns will be just what she most needs in
which TO attire herself
All light and transparent fabrics are i'm
mensely popular this season. and It would
seem as though there could not be any new
rendering Of lingerie and lace gowns. so
numberless have been the different stvles
that have won favor this season. Even
now, when Il might be supposed every
woman had provided herself with every
thing she could possibly make use Of in the
way OF clothes. are brought forward such
attractive and fascinating fashions that
none but the most strong minded female
could possibly resist the temptation of just
one more gown to wear at garden parties.
Embroidery and lace combined furnish
some OF the most tempting models. and al
though there may not be anything espe-
cially novel in a gown made of alternate
rows OF fine hand work and lace, still there
is most fascinatingly unique cut or a
hang TO the skirt, a fit or the waist. that
gives the appearance of absolute novelty.
while the work is always In Itself valuable.
Now is the season of the year when the
true bargain hunter starts forth in search
of the rare treasures that have hitherto
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-29

toose, noppy garment may conduce to COM
fort, but its very disorder and want of
trimness is apt 20 make the wearer appear
hot and untidy. Nor are elaborate trim
mlngs to be desired A pretty costume is
spotted blue silk foulard. One could be
certain of its washing well, and few Yards
OF insertion lace, together with some finely
tucked washing silk form the sum total
or the trimmings. 1t would be inexpensive
TOO, IN mercerized cotton If the purse did
not permit of the consideration of fouIard
and nowadays one can obtain fairly dark
tones in these mercerized sateens. which
are quite suitable for youthful wear, al
though a year or two back the navy and
white cottons were of such design and col
oring as to be suitable only for middle
aged folk.
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:. -S>szses s---s1s- - '-srSsrS
Eat Almonds and Fruit.

According to 9 celebrated health expert,
brain and muscle food. and whoever wishes
to keep her brain power up would do we'll
to include them in her daily bill of fare
Juicy fruits give the same in less proper
ton and are eaten by all those whose iiv-
ing depends on their clear Medicines APP
pies supply the brain with rest. Prunes
AFFORD proof against nervousness, but are
not muscle feeding. They should be avoid
ed by those who suffer from the liver. But
1t has been proved that fruits do not have
the same effect upon everybody. Some
people have never been able to eat apples
without suffering the agony Of indigestion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-29

pirate for garden party gowns. and vet
among the elaborate models are always to
be noted few that are much more on the
simple order. close inspection, however
geneTaiiy reveals the fact that the apparent
simplicity exists only in the unbroken lines
or in some form of design that calls for the
most expensive of materials and the most
costly of trimmings, but so fashioned that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-29

same cut-and-dried old rubbish always and
everywhere, about the emancipation and
progress of Woman" If he is a talking
machine and known to be apt at after
dinner speeches, he responds to the presi-
dents call like a man and a brother, as per
program. and thumps away at the chaff
with the best of them
1t pleases Polly, and lie knows by now
that 1t won't hurt him. To himself-not to
Poly-he adds. None of it amounts to
anything. They've been pounding away at
the same lot of stuff for fifty years, or
whereabouts"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-29

years ago to be noticed in the lace and ba-
tiste gowns made with the rows of narrow
tucks and entire deux of fine Valenciennes,
but the bolero made of more lace than ha-
tlste is IN the very newest style and
changes the fashion at once.
The smart little taffeta, lace and en-
broidered jackets that were displayed ear
lier In the spring are now to be noticed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-29

at first sight they are not noticeable.
skirt with one broad band of embroid-
cry around the hem with the upper part
or the waist mass of embroidery and lace
goes not challenge attention as does form
In which embroidery and lace are more
conspicuous than the material, but the cost
or the former may be far in advance of the
latter. There is a revival of fashion of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-29
Keeping Cool.

It behooves every woman. no matter what
her circumstances. not only to study the
art Of keeping cool. but OF looking cool A
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-29
Lose aaod TaffetA CootUvoe

again, and many of the newest designs for
garden party gowns have them, for. the
season progresses, light wrap Is often
found necessary, but the true and original
idea of the correct costume has only the
tulle or feather boa or ruff that is merely
an ornament or an additional detail. The
lace and embroidered coats are part of the
gown itself and, in truth, are In most IN
stances made UP with 1t in the lighter taD-
rics and in the more elaborate models OF
waist and skirt to match. and are in fact,
waists made in the effect Of Jackets.
i
Last summer the Dutch collar, a low-cGt
rich effect, was the prevailing fashion for
all women to whom it was becoming THIS
year the transparent collar is made to be
higher than ever and boned at the sizes
and back to such a height that 70 neck at
all is TO be seen above it. 1t is certainly
smart and generally becoming style, but II
naturally does not show off the beauty OF
a handsome throat as does the low-cut eff
feet nor is it so well adapted to the wear
ing of a jeweled dog collar. Dame Fash
lon has, however, graciously ordained that
either style be worn, and consequently IL
is simply left for a woman to choose which
is the more becoming. The high collar
gives rather smarter effect, so IL Is as
Serted the dog collar does that also,
81 if~tEe gown be on the elaborate orGeT,
with which a jeweled collar is appropriate,
it may safely be asserted that 'the low-cut
neck style viii be chosen
Fashion has been most merciful to her
followers of late years and allows that the
STYLES for the different seasons of the year
shall be chosen with due regard 10 Wna'
the weather conditions are likely TO be-
For instance, gowns intended for summer
are no longer made up in heavy Innings, as
was formerly the style. but are often, In
fact almost without exception, made with
separate Innings of lawn or silk. These lin
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1906-11-02

The Republicans have again chosen
an Ex-Governor as their Candidate for
Mayor of Providence. He is a rep
rcsentative citizen and should receive
the endorsement of every voter, and
he will prove worthy successor
to Hon. Elisha Dyer Vote for the
following Candidates.