Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-19

SPRING STYLES -Allured by the delightful
weather of some of the days OF last week, the
spring styles for 1870 made limited appear
ance on the streets, but did So with rush and
profuscness that must certainly have gralitiei
the vanity OF the wearers, Ivy the admiration
they excited among the men. and the envy
among the women. But the rains and moth.
casters since prevailing have won temporary
victory, and dreadful as it is the new dresses
have been forced for the time into retirement
to reappear in a day or two with Increased
| effect. During the short view obtained OF them,
however, enough was seen, to warrant the as
serton that they are decidedly rrettler than
| those Of the preceding season, Gul that the
ladies combine economy with gloi taste IN
| the selection OF their neat though b2aul!u
costumes. Dresses are worn mach longer than
the winter patterns, but they are still of con
venicnt walking length, and though fuiI at the
sides are evidently more becoming than the
detestable pannicrs. They made OF either
picque, linen or pongce clabOratcly adorned
with edgings or marsaillais trimmings. Such
dresses are simple yet elegant, AID as the goods
of which they are composed are cheap, they
are within the reach 0: all. They eau be bought
as vii! be- seen by reference ID advertisements
in to days Gazette, at the stores uf MeSsrs.
Wilmer and Siaymaker, Il. Il Wood, Ashhy
& Co., and s. Lindhsi;uer. The sly lie of bats
is varied ard attractive. The rrcitic>t has Il
high pointed crown, rolled AZ the sides, aud is
worn with long illusion vail OF the same shade
az the trimmings, attached 10 the left sGc aud
thrown back over the hair, falling gracefully
on the right side, and giving the head 'unty
appearance. B1nnrtS or, not much worn ty
young ladies. tut for thcs' Of maturer age
there arc many which in the rarlat c. OF The
shop are really "iOVrs' From the selection |
Of hats and h,nncts 10 d. fund, their AL
refreshments tell, at the stHrcS IT Mrs. SImp.
son, Miss McGraw and MT. iadhcimcr, all
tastes can be pleased. Collars are now made
standing at the back with points turned dowa
10 front, the sailors pattern having been dis |
carded. They inpart a stylish appearance to
the neck. Large bows arc worn In front OF the |
neck, like those OF last season. Gloves arc
shade darker than the dress Such articles as
thes,, and all others used by lady 10 prepar
ing her toilet, Capt Green and Mr. e. Z. Der
~ inform the public, through the Gazette, can
be found at lkeir stores. Watch springs or
crinoline are still generally worn, thou-h few
manifest independence and sense enough to
discard them altogether. Those who 40 use
them will find them Of ali sizes and conditions
at the corset ard hoop skirt factory OF Mr..
Baader. The latest and decidedly the most
bewitchins style of shoe is he French button
cd bot, made very high, Of kid. and worn mar
row, and one halt of an inch longer than the
foot. The extra length allows space for the
suporhuous flesh on the loot with diminished
BREADTH aud the toe turning slightly up gives
TO the feet ecntccl and elegant expression.
Mr.. Walter Waddey notifies the ladies that he
can furnish them with these boots, or any other
style they DESIRE Gcnteman 5 styles, and the
stores where they can be obtained, Will be 10
ticed next week.