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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-08

Practical linen suits for girls wear are
now seen in the shops at most moderate
prices. One isof wood-brown linen, with
pleated skirt and smart boxy-looking coat,
relieved by collar and a slanted section set
into the sleeve at lower edge of tan linen,
though white may be had IL preferred. The
shoes and stockings are in the new shade Of
tan, while the jaunty hat is of brown linen
bound with ribbon and turned back from
the face cowboy fashion, the whole suggest
ing a smart, lightweight. serviceable cos
tune for schooI, country or seaside use.
The hat lends Itself well to being bent
into any kind of curves, SO that all faces
may be suited and while brown linen Is
Just now the favorite, 1t is not so to the
exclusion of other shades, for deep pink,
Alice blue and the natural tones are all
represented, with white, of course.
Though only $40 is asked for such a dress,
ment is made at home. Seven yards of
linen at about 20 cents yard will be suf-
ficient. and the cost will amount to only
about 50, and this for a good grade of ma
terial, some being priced low 80 cents.
The findings, such as buttons, silk. collar
and cuffs, may be purchased for 81 more,
perhaps. but with the money saved pretty
shirt waist suit could be secured. l saw
such a smart one recently on an auburn
haired girl Of the athletic type. 1t was a
fine mercerized Bingham or chambray In a
laid in deep pleats all around the waist and
stitched almost to knee depth, each move
ment proclaiming the ample fulness spring
ing from the pleats in a graceful and mod
est way Usually, the athletic girls skirts
are rather narrow and skinny about the
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FASHION NOTES GATHERED HERE AND THERE
SOFT LACE TIES MAKE MIDDLE
AGED WOMEN LOOK YOUNG

Starched white linen should be worn
sparingly by women who have passed their
first youth. The reason is simply because
the hard, smooth texture of the material
contrasts unfavorably and accentuates
every wrinkle and bit OF yellowness or fab
biness in the skin Better admit that the
fresh frmness of youth is gone and dress
accordingly than make oneself appear older
by emphasizing the gain of years.
For example, there is scarcely any type
of face in girl or young woman to which
linen collar is not becoming The severe
white line with smart tie, large or small
Is chic. and 1t is this fact which accounts
for such collars not going out of fashion.
Put this kind of neck finish about the
throat OF woman who is past middle age
and she looks 'scraggy" and passe For
her soft ruches should be considered a
necessity of life. or. in their stead white
collars made of bias folds of soft muslin or
lawn.
One OF the most becoming, and ut the
same time inexpensive. ties than can be
worn is made with a width of null three
quarters of a yard long. The ends should
be rolled and wash lace four inches in
width gathered on with double the fuIlness.
That completes the neckpiece, but the
knack lies in the way it is put on. Instead
of holding 1t so that the ends will be
straight across. pull them so that they are
bias. FaSten a separate white collar foun-
dation on the neck. and then pull the tie
so that 1t becomes the width of the collar.
Put this under the chin and cross at the
back, where it should be held in the middle
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feet. 80 that the flowing lines of the killed
skirt were especially pleasing. '."i
The bodice was in the conventional shirt
waist style, closed down center front under
a box pleat edged with fe-pleated frill
of the goods: the collar was white linen
and the tie a bow Of the goods. Sleeves
three-quarter length ended in cuffs match
Ing the box pleat, and the belt was Of
white linen. Such cool, becoming toilet,
plicity.
Another costume for the petite girl is
Peter Thompson suit of white duck The
pleated skirt hemmed the bottom, and
the "slip-oVer-theh head blouse" in strictly
conventional model only slightly open in
the neck thus dispensing with the Shield
will surely be favorite. The collar of blue
galatea trimmed with three rows of narrow
white India tape-the only really correct
thing-and cuffs to match finished the
straight one piece sleeve of the regulation
navy waist. A tie of soft black silk, ar
ranged sailor fashion in a loop, and not an
atom of frill to mar this decidedly stylish
toilet. For the reason that blonde girls are
restricted somewhat as to color, and so oc-
casonally have a little difficulty in plan
ming successful frocks, I give these pretty
dresses in detail. and I may also add, cas-
ually that black. white, pearl and navy
blue are the authenticated girls best
colors.
Linen hats in sailor and cowboy shape are
worn with such dresses as described. but
with a ships name ribbon, will finish the
sailor-suit costume. the Breton sailor. SIM
ply trimmed. going we'll with a shirt-waist
frock. One of the striped scarfs in a ma
terial resembling wolfe, with a cream or
ecru ground crossed with colored stripes,
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makes the smartest trimming for these
broad brimmed sailor hats, adding a quill
or not Adjoining dark hat. these ribbons
are most effective. while for the lighter
straws. such as mushroom. cream and pale
tan, the SOFT broad messaline ribbon is
used, generally as a ruching-the ribbon
box pleated-a bow being the finish on the
left side Lingerie headgear and those for
formal wear profusely trimmed with
flowers, knots of velvet being interspersed
by way of giving character.
pretty and practical hat seen in a shop
was a large, flat, black horsehair, bent up
to the crown and down again, then wired
under the brim. that it could be curved
as found becoming to the wearer. Its Or
namentation consisted of masses of ox-eye
daisies and brown-eyed Susans, entirely
covering the crown and partly the brim,
knots of black velvet being added. This
authenticated girl; and another model, on
exactly the same lines but with different
coloring, would be an equally good choice
for the dark-eyed maiden. This should be
of Leghorn, with fold Of red velvet set on
about an inch from the edge on the outside
Of the brim. the crown quite concealed by
punches of cherries and red velvet knots.
Small girls wearing lingerie hats
trimmed with soft ribbon and the lace
straw braids adorned with flowers, shapes
mostly large and fiat; while for very small
girls use the satiny braid In the ready-to-
wear type of hat is considered more stylish
than the flower or ribbon bedecked ones.
The rolling brim. large sailor. in cream
satin straw. is simply decorated with a
band of white ribbon. with long ends in the
back the continental shapes being finished
with soft silk pompons, cords or some other
equally plain trimming
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-08

again in the little Sleeveless Jacket worn
above a white mousseline blouse. The
sleeves shall be dreams of beauty. flowing
affairs of mousseline. over lingerie pun.
And the chapeau--" Here madame sank
| into comatose state for a moment neces-
| sary to produce this inspiration. "Ah a
| jaunty black saucer-shaped hat trimmed
| with sweeping white paradise plumes and
under the dimpled chin of mademoselle
are to be tied wide strings of black satin
ribbon"
In passing let me say that these somber-
toned creations are not by any means the
penitential and inconspicuous affairs they
appear, but are far more likely to distract
| the attention Of fair fellow -worshipers
| from the sermon than many a gayer cos
tune.
With the vogue for all that Is picturesque
| in fashion the parasol for the summer OF
| 1907 Is perfectly in accord. The whole
world has seemingly been searched to Sc
cure novelties for the handles. Japan and
China have Wed with one another In send
| ing both beautiful and grotesque subjects
in carved ivory, which are mounted by the
Partisan workman in his inimitable style.
Floral handles in carved wood, colored to
| match the blossoms represented. are
popular fancy, with the parasol silk CORE
spending in tone with the flowers used.
For instance, a trig-looking sunshade in
pale yellow has handle of ox-eyed
| daisies. and the painted parasols fer
signs that not duplicated are the pref
tiest things imaginable. For carrying with
elaborate toilets matrons are selecting
chiffon-covered shades, and covers wrought
of real lace trimmed with frou-frou ruff
hes editions de luxe in the parasol
kingdom.
The sunshade beloved of the girl with
linen gowns galore will be of fine linen or
batiste, embroidered by hand and trimmed
with ruffies and insertings of cluny or
valencenneS lace. In the morning this
same lady will be seen carrying a linen
parasol trimmed with simple bordered eff
fects, noticeably French dots or a band of
linen matching the adornment of the suit
worn.
The standard types of silk parasols,
however, with tucks and contrasting bor-
| ders, are the most satisfactory for gen.
eral use, though many of the fancy checks
and embroidered designs make a strong
bid for favor.
Among the freak sunshades is the empire
model, which entirely reverses the order OF
things, the handle part of the stick is
short and the ferrule extremely long.
This long end is a menace to the eyesight
of foolish folk who follow too closely in
the wake Of the smart mondaline. For
walking use the empire parasol is very pic
turesque and accords charmingly with the
period designs that paramount a
feature in dress.
For travelling and motor the col
lapsible sunshades are in considerable de-
mand, and they are very convenient to
tuck into suit case when out of commits
sion. And now that the car" 10 used as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-08
The Return Of the Pocket.

For the past six years women have suf-
fered the tortures of discomfort in doing
without pockets in their gowns simply be-
cause famous Partisan modiste had said,
They interfere with the hang Of the skirt
and are most unbecoming''
No one who has not gone through the
agony of being obliged to carry everything
In bags and large pocketbooks can appre-
ciate what It means to know that at last
Dame Fashion has decreed that pockets
may again be used.
They are now looked upon as a sort of
fad and are worn by some women almost
timidly.
In the advanced London fashions pockets
are being put in nearly all the tailor-made
gowns These pockets are in the front of
the gown over the right hip and are made
with a flap which buttons over.
They are only large enough to hold a
handkerchief comfortably. In evening
gowns they are put in the folds in the back
of the gown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-08
Articles for the Vanity Bag.

There is a positive mania for little vanity
articles that may be carried in a shopping
bag or pocket, and the manufacturers are
meeting the demand heroically. The fresh
interest in such things is doubtless due to
the prevalence of disheveling motoring, and
there are the most complete of motor bags,
containing in small and compact form all
the toilet accessories that could be needed
after motor spin, but there are. too. tiny
little cases of fine leather, containing a
diminutive mirror and wee gold back brush
and comb.
Other cases a trile larger, but still alb
surdly small. hold also miniature boxes of
lip salve. books of soap leaves and a very
small powder puff. There are of course
hosts of separate articles-little gold mir
rors of all kinds, gold lip salve tubes only a
few inches long, and rouge boxes of the
same style, and leather silver or gold
cases for books of powder leaves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-08
SOME TIMELY SUGGESTIONS
FROM ATELIERS OF PARIS

holding the hat in place One of the large
plumes started from the center front and
ran out toward the left, but rose as 1t
went, and the deeply curling tip rolled I'M
der, the outside of ii just missing the brim.
The other plume followed the crown sew
eral inches and then swept out with the in
side curl of the outside tendrils just sweep
ing the white edge ri moi the brim.
This plume followed the brims rim in this
manner clear around to the left side, just
| back of the ear. the outer tendrils only
falling over the rim. The feathers COW
cred their own starting point being very
full at the base
For Motoring.
TO enjoy motoring thoroughly one must
wear the right clothes for 1t and big hat
that must be held on will effectually spoil
automobiling for any woman.
Every woman should have one hat IN her
outfit which will fit snugly under motor
veil and If she does not select a hat for
the purpose that is becoming as we'll as
comfortable it is her fault. for such
hats are waiting in every millinery shop.
\ continental hat of brown straw, with
the left side brm caught up with roses,
is one of the charming models shown for
motoring wear. The roses shade from
brown to an ecru soft fold of brown
silk encirces the crown.
The small sailor is conspicuous among
the motor hats. The favored models have
tNe straight Drlm trimmed with ndllC-
some wing mount at the left side. Other
models are trimmed with a deep band of
soft silk about the crown. Loops of ribbon
and roses placed at the left side.
The Linen Frock.
Linen robes, beautifully hand embroId-
cred. are on view in all the shops. and
there are, too. embroidered bordure linens
that IS. linens with . deep embroidered
border. This border Is most often executed
in fine soutache. with French knots and oc-
caslonal embroidery stitches scattered
throughout the intricate design, and the re-
suit Is often exceedingly effective. Linen
laces dyed to match the material are used
upon some new linen frocks and coats, and
such dyed lace in cluny, fet or antique
forms most successful trimming, some soft
lace, such as valenciennes or a fine batiSte
embroidery, being necessary, however, near
the face and in the inevitable undersleeves.
For the Horsewoman.
The latest fashion in Paris for women
riders is perfectly cut divided skirt The
habit is composed OF a neatly trimmed
short Jacket or sack coat opening over a
smart linen chemisette. Black cloth riding
costumes are now rarely seen and are con-
sidered old.
The new style looks quite as effective in
dark blue, smoke gray or brown in
black. Some of the little coats are simply
stitched. while some of them are braided
like ordinary walking costumes.
The black felt hat is no longer seen. the
small straw sailor having taken it's place.
With the dark blue, black or brown Co.'S
narrow ribbon of the same color as the
costume. The smoke gray costumes have
the straw to match and the ribbon of the
same shade
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-08
Queen Alexandra's Legal Position

The legal position of Queen Alexandra Is
very curious. So far her private bust
ness is concerned. she is not regarded by
the laws and customs OF England as mar
ried woman. The idea of the law is that
affairs of state consume all the time OF the
king, and, therefore. no responsibility for
the queens private business rests upon
him, says Woman's Life. II the queen
contracted debts in her husbands name he
would not be responsible for them, any
other husband would. Tire king cannot be
sued for debt, but the queen can be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-08

is upon the principal literatures of the
world. SO you see that there is something
Nine. Brisson and the popularity of the
enterprise is proof that IL fills, in the old
fashioned phrase, long-felt want
have been prosy, perhaps, in my zeal
of exploiting the new university. My apollo
gy is to be found in the fact that some up
to-date American girl ambitious of Paris
ian education, and to whom the ancient
power of the convent school Is not alluring,
may take advantage Of the opportunities
Of the latest venture.
The Hair and It's Dressing.
Now. having disposed of the inside of the
head, I'm going to enlighten you upon the
new wrinkles in hardressing In the first
place. a complete change is seen in the
couture. and hair-not its color, but the
way in which 1t is done-is of enormous
Importance in the dress scheme just now
If your hair is the wrong sort of hatr-that
is. if II looks wrong when 1t is done and IL
1t is dressed in the wrong way-you are
done" and your successful appearance
is an impossiblity. To be modish the Golf
fure effect must be broad and low. Gone
is the outstanding pompadour. and the back
hair to accommodate the wide brirns OF the
hats at the back Is worn rather low. The
hiatus is filled in with puffs rather than
with the curls that were palpably false
that they lost all sense of fitness and
beauty.
\ lovely fair-haired debutante of the
Lady Hamilton type of beauty wore her
hair the other evening turned loosely back
from the face without a suggestion of a
wave and held by snood of pale pink
ribbon that passed beneath the slightly
bouffant sides. At the back, quite low
down. the hair was disposed in the shape
of loose puffs that stood quite away from
the head. With this couture the only pos
sble frock was the worn of white
mousseline taffeta,. the rather high waist
encircled by a pale blue chiffon sash and
the decollete dantily finished with an I'M
frilled Romr4y fchu. This style of hair
dressing is only for the exceptional woman.
The real despair of the milliner is the client
who will not dress her hair according to
accepted fashion rules. land regulations. The
artist in headgear may ransack all her re-
sources and fail 10 find anything to fit be-
comingy upon the head of such patron.
1t must involve one in much trouble at
the millner's and dressmaker's that often
wonder the disciples of dowdiness find 1t
worth while 10 maintain their attitude of
noncompliance.
II want a stunning black gown for wear
at Sunday morning service" announced a
charmingly attractive girl to her modiste.
Something. you know" she continued,
sufficiently original and beautiful in de-
sign to distinguish 1t from every other
black frock in the church" The pretty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-08
About the Garden.

Seedlings should never be taken direct
from the greenhouse to the garden. You
should harden them off gradually by put
ting the boxes out of doors whenever the
weather is suitable during the daytime.
says Home Chat.
few days OF such airing makes all the
little plants sturdy and independent.
that when they are carefully transferred
from the boxes to the flower beds they
suffer no shock from the sudden change.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-08

Special Correspondence of The Star,

Special Correspondence OF The Star.
PARIS, May %, 1907.
A line OF automobiles. with here and there
a fashionable coupe. stood outside build
ing IN the Rue St. Georges. in which a we'll
known French journal has Its home. The
owners of these carriages were inside the
building attending one of the educational
receptions that are given by the paper
every week on this particular afternoon
popular author was lecturng on "Womans
Coquetry." 1t was a fascinating subject
and the speaker handled il with that deli
cate and mercurial lightness, combined with
erudition. which is a special gift of the
Gallo professor Exquisitely gowned Pa
risiennes listened attentively to the thesis.
while behind the fringe of society women
were rows upon rows of their daughters
for you must know that this place of con-
ference is also the young girls university.
This academy Is rather unique in some
ways. AS its founder. Nine. Brisson. who
is daughter OF the late celebrated Fran
Clsque SarCey, dramatic critic and first edi-
tor of the Annales, said to me when the
school was first opened: We have no ter
rifle to grind, no special propaganda to
push 20 the extreme limits Of feminine
aggeratlon. Here the girls are taught all
the accomplishments of modern women and
many OF the useful arts which would in
sure them livelihood should the necessity
or inclination arise. The sweet girl gradu-
ate of the new university will not be
tempted to acquire knowledge at what men
at least would consider the expense of the
womanly qualities" The curriculum is
both entertaining and instructive, and many
subjects of the ordinary university course
are included. but embroidered. il l may
use the expression. instead OF being plainly
stitched,
A Novel University.
The most accomplished men of letters in
Paris deliver lectures variety OF sub
tects touching upon history, music and the
arts. but the university course. comes closer
TO tine earth than this, for 1t teaches dress
making. Think OF It, ye students of Vassar
and wellesley An experienced instructor
In the art of dress leads her class Into the
mysteries OF dress designing and the proc
esses of cutting out. Then there is a
series of lectures that concern the health
of the household. Under the broad name Of
hygiene is included the ailments of the baby,
so that the brilliant talker in the drawing
room. after airing her theories on art. liter
allure and science, may fly up TO the nur-
sery and deal promptly with any irfantile
complications hand in that vicinity.
This is power not given to every woman
be she learned or unlearned. From nursery
science one proceeds to business science
for the pupils may be accomplished stenog-
raphers and typewriters II they choose to
apply themselves. Another attractive course
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-08
AS
7NMS

much for ceremonious occasions as for
sport and quick transit there is a call for
the oldtime tiny carriage parasols. These
dainty beruffied affairs shade the face
without presenting too much surface for
the timd to feel afraid of a balloon
cenSion. CATHERINE TALBOT.
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petitioner had tripped on her way rejoicing
that she would be the observed of all OBJ
servers next Sunday at St KS.
I turned to madame for an explanation.
yea" said this august parsonage, to
The Washington times., 1907-04-14
BrigktW0d
MISS ANNA MAYHEM
ENfERTAINS DEBATERS

The W K A Debating Society met
Monday evening az the home Of Miss
Anna Mayhem, on Lamont street, TO
discuss the proposition: Resolved, that
the pupils Of Washington high schools
should be compelled 70 read the daily
newspapers as a part Of their study"
Both sides carried their argument well.
but the three judges decided that the
alternatives, composed OF Miss Edna At
well, Miss Cora Bethmell and William
c. Glatner, had won. The individual
hOnors were awarded 10 Miss Mabel
Lorsen and George r. Remington. Of
the negative side. The third speaker on
the negative side was Miss Ada Van
Lorsen.
Those composing the club are Misses
Kate Graysnel. Ada Van LOrsens Edna
AtweII, Cora Bethmeil, Anna Mayhem,
Mabel Lorsen. Emma Right, and. Messrs.
william Glatner, Jesse LOnghew. George
r. Remington, John c. Gaas, Mathew H
Whitley, James r. Connally, and Mr..
and Mrs SeaberTy Locksmur.
The Washington times., 1907-04-14
Rockville
ROCKVILLE PREPARES
FOR THE PRIMARIES

The time is near when the local POL
iticians will begin TO hunt for voters in
the coming primaries. This year prom
ises to be a very interesting one along
this line The numerous county offices
to be filled at the coming general cleo
ton in November hold out good induce
ments TO those inclined to public service.
While there are numerous candidates
spoken of. only five public announce
ments have been made, These are
Leonidas Risketts and George ". Null
lean for sheriff. and Charles Veirs'
BENJAMIN c. Colt. and Charles NJ.
Williams for county commissioners
Next week the county papers viii con-
tain numerous announcements OF the
men desiring TO place their names be
fore the voters for nomination for the
respective Offices to be filed.
This year the different parties viii
vote under a new system, that Of
primary similar to the regular election
law. where every man marks his ticket
while in ? voting booth and places II
in a ballot box, afterwards to be count
ed. instead Of as formerly, having any
one mark It as desired