Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-09-22
The Fall Fashions.
4ATRnIAI,s FOR sUura,

Cloth is coming more and more into fa-
vor for winter suits, and, II OF good quail
ity, there is nothing that is half 30 salts
factory.
A light all-wool ribbed ladies' cloth is
among the new and admired fabrics Of the
season, and is especially adapted for ser
viceable suits; ii is $2 per yard,
English waterproof cloth achieved q
high degree of popularity last season, and
the favor accorded to it will undoubtedly
be Increased this season. 1t is so smooth,
so durable, so light, and so warm, that
ladies generally accord it o decided prefer
ence over American waterproof, which
soon loses its color and is altogether
rougher and coarser in appearance. The
price of English waterproof is somewhat
higher it is very scarce just now, and we
cannot tell the precise. cost, but We pre-
sumo il will not be in advance Of last sea-
son 1.-TWO dollars per yard, yard and half
| in Width) and the difference is more than
made up in quality.
! The 'Janns" cord OF English rep can
now be bought for 81, 25 per yard empress
cloths for soventy.five cents, alpacas OF
very nice quality for fifty cents, very good
black silk for 50. Satins for trimming
from 50 to So, and velvets from So to Sl2,
Velveteen is taking its place among the
useful materials, andis especially employed
for childrens outside garments.
But the high style for the 'girl OF
the period" this Winter will be the gayest
of clan tartans in suits trimmed with black
velvet.
CHOPPED SKIRTS"
Crinoline is not deadyet. 1t seems des-
tined to live forever-at least so long as
skirts are worn. A few "girls Of the
period discontinued it for while, but the
inconvenience and sickness of the cling
ing skirts in warm weather proved too
much for even their Quixotism, and they
we're glad to adopt the small hoop that has
obtained so great vogue.
During the past year seventy-tive inches
has been the standard size for hooped
skirts, and this will probably be adhered to
for the coming season; it is not at all un'
likely, however, that the size for the fol-
lowing Spring will be larger and somewhat
more pronounced more in accordance with
the styles as worn in Europe. This would
certainly be be better for trained dresses
F r SHAWL AIkNTLES.
These mantles are elegant, made either
of silk or poplin, to match the dresses with
which they are intended to be worn; or, of
| scarlet cashmere; or, as the season ad-
vances, of light cloth,
No. / is remarkable for its simplicity
and elegance, being merely half square,
plated in the center, a Ia cdpuchon, and at
the waist, where it is attached to belt that
passes over the ends in front, which are
laid in three more plaits to fit the figure,
The mantle is finishedwth hem and sever
al rows of narrow velvet, two fan-lilSe bows
being placed on the hood and at the waist
behind.
No. "A perfect square, laid in deep
folds on the shoulders to fit the neck The
lower point OF the shoulder is caught up IN
folds, ana attached to a belt; the front
ends are gathered up to fit the figure, and
belted in where the arm passes over them.
No. 3.yrhis mantle is more complicated
in form. The back, consisting of two sep
arate half squares, as arranged at the back
in the double Watteau fold, the effect OF
which is both novel and stylish. 1t is fin
ished with q collar reuerS, and simple
bow in front. i-L.
No. IA long shawl can he folded with
out being cut, so as TO form this mantils.
The center of one long side of the shawl is
caught up in folds and attached to belt
with bow Cfor the center Of the back),
then the other long side is turned under
and plated to fit the neck. The shorter
sides of the shawl are laid iu plaits, both
behind and in front of the arm. When
scolloped, bound and trimmed with velvet,
~ distingue looking wrap is produced,
TRIMMINGS. .I.
Flat trimmings promise to be very fash
ionable this winter, in the shape of broad
ribbon velvet, heavy braids, cords, gimps
aud bindings, but heavy corded braids prn-
cipally, in addition to black velvet, and the
galoons which are so much used for cloth
suits
Fringes of the same color as tho material,
or containing the colors of the material,
are in high vogue, and trim q suit richly,
though somewhat eXpensively.
One OF the sensations consists of white
dresses white grenadine, or white mohair
trimmed with black velvet, and black
lnotted silk fringe.
Cords, gimps, and narrow galOOns striped
the Roman coloTs, are used TO trim gray
or black alpaca dresses with very good Of
feet; and Roman striped silk or satin is also
largely used, cut into narrow bias folds,
which alternate with others of the material,
or are employed MS headings to fringe
trimming. 0 ...
These goods, striped on black or some
more striking color, are also cut into reuerS,
sailor collars, and the broad mouSquetairC
cuffs now worn, and form most effective
finish to plain house dresses of merino, en-
press cloth or cashmere.
OPERA TOILET,
A toilet worn recently at the grand opera
in Paris consisted of short white silk
costume, the founces on the skirt separated
by bands of narrow maroon velvet. Three
white muslin tunics, each trimmed with