Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-06-06


ism to test in regard to an oriental
scarf. Seven years ago it draped a
mantel in her home but after several
seasons of decorative usefulness Dame
Fashion sent the eastern drapery to
Coventry. which in this instance proved
to be no less a place tnan the attic
catch-all box. Rummaging one rainy
day in this storehouse of treasure, the
clever girl unearthed the scarf, and
with the aid of benZine bath made it
look like new. The scarf will this sum-
mer grace milady's shoulders when the
breeZes become a bit too chilly. In this
day of Greek draperies and tunic ef-
fects. discarded finery of the past may
be made gay again. Empire girdles are
made from odds and ends. the odder the
better
The fashionable few who are pune
tilious about observing all the details of
fashion of each successive season VIII
take great pleasure in the warm wealth
er cardcaSe. which is a complete novelty
in it's line. When the smart summer girl
starts out on her round OF formal visits
she will carry a cardcaSe to match her
frock. and the case will be of generous
proportions. No silver Or gold recep-
tacIe is permitted If the dress is of
green linen the cardcaSe must be of the
same material. with her monogram en-
broidered in snowy letters across the
front 1t Will at once be seen that this
fad Is an expensive one. but girl with
common sense in dress matters will see
easily that a case OF brown linen en-
broidered in Dresden fashion with the
monogram in Persian design will an
swer all reasonable demands.
To describe the illustrations, the nov
city of the charming little hat for
dressy wear will appeal TO the girl who
loves dainty headgear. The charm lies
in the crown of mal'nette ruches and
hydrangea blossoms. over which is ar
ranged a plateau of embroidered hand
kerchief linen centered with an Irish
crochet medallion. A little to the right
of the front the delicately tinted flowers
are arranged in pompadour effect The
brim is made of white rough silk. the
edge corded with mauve. Very smart
is the visiting toilet of white mohair
with circular. demitrained skirt trim
med with bands. The kimono sleeved
jacket IS trimmed with these silk bands,
fancy braid ornaments. silver buttons
and lace collar. The blouse worn under
1t is of embroidered muslin. and the hat
is black tulle affair adorned with
black and white velvet ribbon, white
roses and black ostrich plumes. The
youthful blouse is pretty development
in lace and hand-embroidered handker-
chief linen.
Inspect the Piece Box.
III looking over the piece boxes pre-
paratory to the renovating of last sum
mer's gowns and waists. many stray
bits of lace and daintily embroidered
lawns and batistes are sure to come to
light. and these odd lengths of material
are just what are needed to make into
fascinating ties. jabots and stocks In
fact. use can at last be made of prac-
tically every kind and variety of lace
and embroidery that has reposed for
so many years in some old. seldom
opened trunk or scrap box, and it be-
hooves all who chance To possess any
relics or remnants from an old-time gar
ret to give a thorough search through all
such chests and boxes In the hope Of dis
covering an old cap or kerchief ex-
quisitely embroidered or sheerest linen
now perhaps yellow with age. but easily
bleached and pressed anew into service In
some novel form.
pang Of sentimentality may at first
arise at the idea of placing sacrilegious
hands on these relics. perhaps Of a for