Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-03


Civil connections have died away in the
distance. reconstruction has blown over,
the election is past the Legislature is cut
of iowa. so one of the leading subjects left
of immediate local interest is the spring
styles.
None are SO lost to fashion and so blind
TO form as MOTTO be, in some measure, inter
ested in thisabsorbing theme. Spring gent
ly lays her hand on our shoulder, and takes
the well-worn overcoat that has sheltered
as through the wintry storms, suggesting
to Us the propriety OF selecting an outfit
more in harmony with the sunny side OF
our capricious April weather.
The ladies. dear creatures, are Invested
by the same breezy fingers of sable, mink
and Astrachan furs, velvet cloaks and wool
en- Arabs. The low-topped hat and minia-
ture bonnets that SO daintily crown their
shining tresses will be blown away by
the first warm breath Of spring,
and they already stand with the new style
of Arab called the ''Formosa, gracefully
adjusted about their shoulders debating
the important bat and bonnet question.
The ''Shoo Fly" is popular. The En-
press" hat is tall and imposing, quite an
ACQUISITION to small ladies who need a little
additional height. A new style of bonnet
called the ''Spanish" is very pretty, and
we think will be found becoming. One, a
white chip, deliberately trimmed with
French flowers and white ribbon, we very
much admire. Hats will be trimmed with
crepe lisse and flowers. Chignons continue
to cover the whole Of the back of the head,
consisting sometimes of loops Of broad
braids; others have a depression In the
center filled with several long, flowing
curls. Jet combs viii be worm Beautiful
walking suits will be made Of Spanish
! Alpaca, Pure Lama, PiaQa. plain linens
and white lawn
We have seen some robes a pIhaperGtr5ce,
with several founces, In French poplin,
grenadines and crepe d'Espagne.
Japanese silks, both in stripes and checks
| are charming novelty in dress goods, and
| the favorite colors in these viii be banana
and wild corn color.
Fine black silks and summer checked
silks are exceedingly cheap and will be
much worn. Many silks will be made short,
with movable train, after the manner OF
European court dresses.
White muslin overshirts, open in front,
with bretelles extending over the shout
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charming effect over silk or poplin dresses,
| with Russian sash to correspond in color.
Dresses are cut low in front, with pulled
lace or muslin ehemisette. The Queen
Bess and square lace collars continue in
favor and are finished at the throat
with q muslin bow, or one of mingled
i loops of lace and ribbon. Skirts are trim
med most across the front breadth. Peri
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the dress are worn, and lace, or muslin
cuffs, or under sleeves. Lace sacques and
| large lace points, with elaborate designs,
will be beautiful finish to church and call
ing costumes. The PONCE parasol will be
in general use, but the most exquisite pro-
lection from the solar rays with which a
lady can provide herself is of white silk,
with cover Of point lace. With this, Of
course, she would need to carry an elegant
| ivory or sandal wood fan, with folding
| leaves of satin, and lace cover.
| We have never seen finer array of fancy
articles than is displayed by our fashionable
| milliners, nor are the assortments of dry
| goods now being received and opened by
| our dry goods merchants to be excelled
| anywhere While there is enough that is
| costly and elegant to tempt the favored
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penditure, the frugal economist may make
tasteful and judicious selections adapted to
! more moderate means. One star differeth
from another in glory. The stately lily,
queenly rose and modest mignonette grow
side by side in the same garden bowers,
nor ever contend about their beauty, puri-
ty or perfume. So let it be the style this
spring, for each to contentedly purchase
what suits alike her fancy and her means,
and admire with unenvying and uncrit-
icising eye the possessions Of her neigh
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