Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-07-19
IFrom Demorest for August.I
FASHIONS FOR AUGUST,

they do now.'
Was not that speech worth the aeknowl-
edgment of a bow? Well, dear lady read
ers, all of whom we know are charming,
your behalf and felt delighted to let you
know that your efforts (abuse of chignons
and crinolines TO the contrary, notwith-
standing) are appreciated.
Candidiy, we think the gentleman cor
rect mainly in his assertion. The present
style of dress, while simple and conven-
lent is at the same time varied, full of
Quaiptness, if one may be allowed the ex
preston, and. above all, picturesque. The
trained.or short gored skirts, the high heel
ed boots, the loose pointed jackets, the
nassed hair, crowned with the little round
hat or bonnet, have the merit of novelty to
the e>present generation, and afford oppor-
tunities which striking, stylish women
make the most of.
The most noticeable fault is in overtrim-
ming or in using too many colors; but
this is inevitable in community of tastes,
and, at any rate, is less Objectionable in
light summer goods than in thick heavy
ones.
Among the desirable new goods brought
out this season are white broche muslins.
They consist of muslins enriched with a
raised broche figure. white instead of col
ored. and make really beautiful and useful
dry parlance, with an appearance of Re1-
ness which is unusual in fine muslin. The
price is somewhat high, as it always is for
novelties. but the material is very wide,
Zone yard and a quarterly and only a small
quantity is required for dress.
A aodsting dress for travelling, and coun-
try, riding, or walking wear, is great de-
sideratum with many ladies for this month,
which is usually hot and dusty and we
are glad to be able to mention nnbleached
linen as an excellent material to use for this
purpose. A very neat suit can be made up
perfectly plain; but, if trimming is re-
quired, black and white washing braid
will be found the most suitable.
Fine cltene mohair, in black and white, is
another very fashionable material for trav-
cling dresses; it must be a pure article, or
the color will not stand; but if of good
quality, it is very nice, does not wrinkle
easily, and cleans beautifully at the end of
the season. Narrow crosS-cut bands of
black silk form suitable trimming,
stitched on with white.
Satin striped chambery gauze has largely
taken the place of grenadine, and is pre-
ferred on account of retaining its stiffness
even when exposed to moisture or damp
air. They are prettily trimmed with loops
of satin ribbon, or with narrow cross-cut
bands of satin in the contrasting color.
White toilets are as fashionable as ever,
and have the advantage of always being
fresh and charming. We have mentioned
the white broche muslins, which trim very
appropriately with c)uny lace; but there
are the thinner organdies and Swiss, which
are more suitable for evening wear, and
these still lighter tulles, always pretty and
always in vogue.
Over these are worn peplum skirts, trim
med with lace, or empress sashes, which
form bodice, and are knotted low upon
the skirt behind.
New and costly peplum skirts, worn
over rich silk and satin dresses, and still
more effectively over the liehtest tulle, con-
sist of feather tips, crimson and gold, white
or mottled, like the peacock. They are
very costly, and create much the sort OF
sensation when they are seen that would
be excited by the appearance of wild
Indian in original costume.
The new silks preparing for fall are rich
ly brocaded in new and striking designs,
duplicated mainly from patterns sent to
the Paris Exposition. The more eccentric
ones represent feathers, flashes of light
ming, or flame-colored darts upon a black
ground, birds, animals, and the like. We
prefer, however, the lifelike transfer of a
bunch of white daisies, loosely knotted
upon green ground; sprays of lilies of
the valley thrown upon a bright blue
ground, or long, slender stems, wonderful
ly shaded in all the new colors, and flash
ing out bright bits of color, in buds of
crimson and gold, from stems twisted of
"mermaid" green and Bismarck" brown.
A most gorgeous pattern-there is no
other word that will express it-represents
q bed of tulips; 6rOche in the most brilliant
colors, upon black ground. Not one wo-
man in thousand could wear such dress
and if the rage continues and grows for
large figures, it will become matter of
serious inquiry what the little women are
to do.
TRAVELLING DRESS of buff linen, en-
broidered in simple running vine pattern,
with gray and black thread. The dress is
short, and the trimming Stimulates an up
per skirt, cut out in square dents. Short,
straight paletot to match.
CARRIAGE DRESS of rich organdie, print
ed in rich colors, and in design which
forms sashes upon the skirt. Black lace
sac. made in peplum points over green silk.
White tulle bonnet, trimmed with grasses.
SEASIDE DRESS of maize colored alpaca,
with pipings and bands of blue
satin, fastened down with pearl beads.
Round hat of white chip, ornamented with
band, and hanging braid of blue satin, and
pear shaped ornaments of pearl.
GoRED MORNING DRESS of white pique,
with small pelerine cape attached. Dress
and cape are embroidered with narrow
black and white star braid, in Greek pat
pointed at the bottom, and of course braid
ed to match the dress.
VISITING COSTUME of white chambery
gauze, striped with blue satin, and trimmed
with blue satin ribbon. White muslin pal
etot, edged with white lace, surmounted
with loops of blue satin ribbon, and bonnet
of blue Grape, trimmed with white lace and
pearls.
BALL DRESS of white organdie muslin, the
skirt ornamented with three narrow floun
ces of white lace, separated by narrow
rouleaux of mauve satin. A mauve satin
peplum, trimmed with white lace insertion,
is worn over the upper part of the skirt.
Low, square body, and long, open sleeves,
trimmed with lace.
ELEGENT DINNER DRESS of blue glace
silk, brocaded in rich pattern, represent
ing white feathers and pearl beads. The
trimming Stimulates tunic, and border TO
the trained skirt of the dress.
WALKING DRESS OF gray English grena-
dine, embroidered in coral pattern upon
the skirt and paletot. Round hat of gray
Neapolitan, ornamented with band, and
braid of coral-colored velvet.
EVENING DRESS OF rose-colored silk, en-
broidered in deep border to represent
black lace leaves and flowers. The design
is repeated in miniature upon the low bodice
and short sleeves.
A MORNING DRESS of white foulard,
striped in light blue and amber, is very
prettily trimmed with an amber drop
fringe, with n 1uhita sillz and or5etssf- hOzEf-
ing.
MORNING PROMENADE DRESS of muslin,
striped green and white. The skirt is made
with plating, and the suit is made COM
plete by Marie Antoinette scarf, also edged
with plating. Round hat of white chip,
with light border of green marabout fringe.
White muslin broche are in great favor
with Marie Antoinette scarfs, edged with
cluHy lace.
STONE Coal BY WEIGHT.-The follow
ing communication contains good sug-
gestion. Will our City Fathers attend to it
Mr.. EDITOR: There is statute law reg
ulating the standard weight of stone coal,
which the City Council ought to bring into