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"yHE tendency toward a drooping shoulder line and the I prevalance of houlder and armhole trimming Is a fca ' ture of all waists (or sweet sixteen. The sheer white linen blouse shows quantities of handwork, both eyelot and blind embroidery being employed, The use of laco Is as ex tensive as ever, and lingerie effects still prevail. Never, per haps, has heavy lacs been more employed for garniture. Combinations of lace and embroidery or heavy and light laces are very attractive, fine cluny and baby Irish being a com bination noted on the more elaborate creations. More dainty and cobwebby than ever Is the lingerie blouse. It Is made of the finest handkerchief linen, batiste, softest mull and dotted swiss. They are all overlaid with lace and dainty me dallions, outlined with Val, Insertion. Fine tucking Is also employed on many models. On this page are shown. three dainty models that have the distinct merit that they may be easily and successfully reproduced by theihome dressmaker. One of the prettiest Is shown In 6805. It Is graceful and at tractive In the extreme, and adapted alike to the costume and as a separate waist. Sheer white nainsook was employed In the development, the pointed yoke being made of bands of Val. Insertion edged with a narrow frill of the same lace. The sleeves may be In elbow length or extend to the wrist, finished by deep, close-fUttng cuffs. Any of the soft materials may be used with pleasing results, such as voile, crepe de chine, eollenne, chiffon, taffeta, and pongee. 'For 36-lnch bust measure 2tf yards of 36-lnch material will be required. MISSES' SHIRT-WAIST. No. 6805. Sizes for 32, 34, 36. 38, 40 and 42 Inches bust meaure. Another charming and very popular design Is shown In 5809. It Is known as the Marie Antoinette. Frills of the ma terial are greatly In vogue for trimming these waists and form the daintiest and prettiest trimming imaginable. The arrangement of the frills over the shoulders Is particularly ef fective and adds considerably to the style of the garment. The skirt Is laid In deep pleats that turn from the centre In panel effect. They are stitched down to yoke depth and care fully pressed to the lower edge, affording a wide graceful flare at the foot. Natural colored pongee trimmed with brown taffeta was used In the development, but several other ma terials are appropriate, such as voile, cashmere, linen, and the stylish plaids and checks. The sixteen-year size will re quire 2H yards of 36-lnch material for the waist, and iH yards for the skirt. Sizes for IS, 16 and 17 No. 6717. Sizes 15, 16 and 17 MISSES' SHIRT-WAIST. No. 6809. years. MISSES' PLEATED SKIRT. years. The plain Spencer waist Is a design greatly favored. The unusually attractive model Illustrated will develop well In any of the season's waiatings, and Is especially serviceable In the washable fabrics. Tucks In the front give the neces. sary fulness and a patch pocket adds greatly to the smartness of the mode. Deep cuffs are used to finish the full-length sleeves, those in shorter length terminating In narrow bands. A round, flat collar gives graceful neck completion. Linen, gingham, French flannel, pongee and madras are all suitable for reproduction. Tot 36-lnch bust measure 2H yards of 36 lnch material will be required. SPENCER WAIST. No. 5819. Sizes for 82, 84, 36, 88, 40 and 42 Inches bust measure. Every girl enjoys the luxury that a lounging robe affords. This graceful design for a kimono is Ideal In every way. It Is made of figured Japanese crepe trimmed with bands of plain material. The garment Is comfortably shaped by shoulder and underarm seams. The upper edge Is gathered and attached to front and back yoke. The trimming band that outlines the neck and front edges Is rolled over at the neck to form a collar and similar bands lengthen the wide flowing sleeves. French flannel, albatross, cotton crepe or any of the soft fabrics may be used for the making. The twelve-year size requires VA yards of 36-lnch material. MISSES' OR GIRLS' KIMONO. No. 6726. Sizes for 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16 years, The newest negligees and house gowns follow the prevailing fashion and show the drooping and graceful hanging sleeve of the Japanese robe style, as well as undersleeves In regula tion kimono effect. Japanese crepe, crystallne and China crepe, lawn dotted Swiss are all used In making these negll goes. A belt or sash at the waist holds the fulness in place and gives a pretty bloe effect to the gown. We have the daintiest and most alluring display of neckwear that has been shown In many seasons. The patterns bere Illustrated will be mailed to any nddress on receipt of ten cents by Mnrjnrle Dane, 44 East Twenty-third street, New York City. To nvold delay, be sure to send num ber and also of pattern desired, and write name and address plainly. . j 1 'n i Jr