The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1852-04-17
From Godey's Lady's Book.
Chit-chat Oh l'Iila clpIlia FASH
ions for May.

The shop windows present such
a bright array, that we scarcely know
in what department of fashion to COM
mence to interest our lady readers.
Dry goods and millinery, jewelry and
laces are all putting on their most at
tractive shapes and c0lors.
But to commence with the indispen-
sable bonnet, since that is the first thing
that seems imperative in its claims.
The change has scarcely been needed SO
soon this Spring, as is usual, from the
lightncss of the prevailing winter style.
1t is little singular that the coolest
season known for years should have
been marked by the most open and COS.
samer bonnets that II was possible to
invent. Partisan artists had evidently
not consulted the almanac, or that inval-
liable family companion for once failed
to prophecy truly.
The bonnets ofthe past winter have
evidently afforded hints tor those of
spring. The shapes of those we have
seen are squire in effect, the brlm fla
ring still more, the crown short and
square. In straw there is infinite va
liety, The cap crown, being too mark
ed fashion to last long with general
adoption, seems to have gone out entire
ly. Brown, gray and variegated straws
are very neat, but will scarcel y do for
full dress. Gimps are made eXquisltely
light, having almost the effect Of blonde;
a very pretty style is white rice, or
Neapoltan straw, with broad gimp
insertion in the b'im, having the same
air as the blonde in satins and vrlvrts
the past winter. Some entirely white
Dunslablcs have very pretty shapes, and
there is yellow corded straw, which
mixed with palmer braid, will be much
worn. In straw hat, everything de-
ponds on the lightness and elegance Of
the shape; fine or coarse matters very
little, SO the air of the bonnet is stylish.
As the most suitable, and, at the same
time, mos. durable material for summer
wear, they can never go entirely out.
The brims are lined, if gimp, with a
very full shirring of THULE, just shading
the face. A blue edge is sometimes
seen in palmer straws, or, for middle
ages, satin is much in favor. The M lie
has the most delicate effect, and is
deepened by being placed over white
Grape. All lace flowers are mixed with
it; and, indeed, no face loses by the a..
ISOLATION. Grape flowers are much
worn, and are lighter than any others.
Pink and blue convolvulus, with hang
ing stamens, are among the favorites.
Sprays OF heath, either PINK or violet,
lily OF the valley, clematis, azalias, etc,
ETC., are all very gracefully initiated.
They are worn by themselves, or with a
few green leaves, as side or face bou-
quets.
We have left little space for dresses,
and can scarcely more than enumerate
the materials and chronicle prominent
change in undersleeves and collars. The
spring silks are principally of mode col
ors, striped, plaidcd and waved. The
stripes are sometimes Of embroidery pat
terms, in different colors. India silks
are in every variety of beautiful shades,
and Will be very much worn as neat
and inexpensive dress. Pale violet,
blue, green, and mode colors predom-
nate. Their advantage is, that there is
no up or down, right or wrong side, and
will bear turning, and even Washing in
clear soapsuds. The favorite pattern is
small pIaids. We also recommend
them for aprons.
WHO SHALL Bow rRsr!-ln Eng.
land, the fashionable world, it is believ.
ed, is governed by the following max.
ims-"It is a mark of high breeding not
to speak to a lady in the street. until
you perceive she has noticed you, by an
inclination of the head. lfy you meet a
lady ofyour acquaintance in the street,
it is her part TO notice you first, unless
intimate. The reason is, ifyou bow to
a lady first, she may not choose to &C.
knowledge, and there is no remedy; but
if she bow TO You, you, as gentleman,
cannot cut her."
DTA Vermont paper defines the
rights of woman of follow: