Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1868-05-07

them. Another attractive style Is white
fancy chip, with 3 quilting of blue RIB
bon, edged With ribbon quilting also. the
inside trimming Of blue flowers and lace.
Tie ribbons used on bonuc;s are ali
narrow. the fashionable width being No.
10. The very narrow is used for ties
/ where lace overstrings are attached to the
bonnet There has never been greater
variety OF flowers. or more attractive
display, which will be much used IN de-
curating bonnctS Indeed, the fashlona-
bic bonnet will be made up Of lace or ,ullc,
and clusters and wrcaths OF flowers that
viii drop 10 the shoulder. Among the
recent inportations are beautiful vines,
with .ra ling tendri's ana leaves, and mes
~ vcrdurc that clos " resembles that Of
the forest
Sunshadcs or parasols in miniature are
made up OF the richest silk. and are gay
and attractive; the blue, green and laven-
der are embroidered in brilliant colors,
and those in black silk are wrought IN
white, gold color, or bright tints. The
colored parasols are often edged with white
lace that has a pretty effect Rtal lace
covers are much used over costly parasols,
and add to their beauty.
The different stylts Of materials and de-
signs of the ladies dresses are so multifa-
rious that we refrain from attempting
description OF them, and if husbands de
sire true report upou that branch Of the
ladies' toilet We would refer them 10 their
i cas makers.
Fashions FOR MES The Spring styl.
low bell crown White-nappcd and pearl
colored maple hats will be general tins
summer. but preference will be shown to
the scull hat or round crown" Hats of
thick straw, with narrow brims and wide
black bands, will be in vogue
For full dress the hotel winter suit of
black and white nccktie continues in fa-
yor A tendency to blue and mulberry is
showing itself III frock cuas. Waists are
becoming somewhat shorter. Morning
cutaway coats OF checks, stripes and fine
figured casSimcrS are still tayorItes. Mix
ed chcriot and checked cassimcr are pre-
f,rable for field sports, and velvet cut
away is the thing tor a ride. Boys over
six years old continue the short sacks now
worn under that age just as mamma
pleases.
PantaloonS continue to tighten and lie
moro fully over the boot than last year.
Walking pautaloons continue the stripe
down the seams, color according to taste
Dress pantaloons are still black. Pockets
are inserted across the top of the forepart
instead of in the side seams, and sometimes
there is pocket behind
Waistcoats are worn high in day, and
are either collarless or with a narrow roll.
In full dress low breast is continued
with low roll collar. Black cassimcr or
white Marseilles Is the material for the
latter.
The three ply standing collar is a favor
tic in full dress. Shirt bosoms should be
for party dress deliberately worked, but
simple III pattern. Day shirts are plain
and wide pla ted
A new caprice closes the wr!sband on
the top Of tire wrist Instead of underneath,
from the fancy that the former mode IN
tertcrcs less with writing
The narrow uecktie, with narrow ends,
is still Il favorte Black seldom are seen
at parties White and lcmon-cofored~ kid
gloves are continued for evening dress.
with drab and russell in the morning.
In boots and shoes Goes are widening
and heels are higher. Canes are but lit
tie used They are light, and are made
OF mounted Malacca, when carried merely
for ornament. The long neck guard-chain
Of last yeaf is disappearing. Chains are
worn shorter, and are attached to high
button hole of the vest.