Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-09-23
upon short costumes, until the war deprived

them of their occupation.
For the benefit of s)me young girls, who are
always anxiously inquiring when they can put
on trained skirts, it may be stated that the
Princess Beatrice, daughter of Queen Victo, a.
new nearly sixteen yeals old, has never yet worn
anything but short dresses even upon the grand
occasion of I" drawing room" reception, when
court trains are universal.
NEW CLoAKs.
There are no rich models of cloaks as vet on
exhibition. 1t is too early, but there are many
in active preparation. The velvet cdsdJue with
real or simulated basque fitted to the basque
bnt loose in front, and ornamented with rlch
silk guipure, and beautiful embroidery, ad-
mirably simulated in heavy, dull crotchet or
hanrsome pas 'em enterie, /, the leading style,
and secondary are the half-titting paletots OF
cloth, braided or prettily and neatly trimmed
with many rows OF silk braid of the same color.
JET TRIMMINGS.
These always beautiful and effective orna-
ments are to be very fashionable this winter.
Among the novelties are feathers, like di2rettes,
OF cut jet, exceedingly brilliant, and of the most
delicate make. There are also stars, crescents,
those we have had for some time past, for fasten-
iDgs, only larger and more exquisitely cut.
Hair pins have long been been mounted with
jet ornaments, the large daisies or "Margue-
rites" being the favsrites.
Combs are not unfre1uently mounted in the
same way, and worn in front OF the hair as a
bcptiedn.
Very handsome necklaces are formed of half
dozen rows of cut jet, of graduated lengths,
braced at the sides by q broad clasp or cameo,
and fastened by clasp at the back.
JEwELRY.
All the new patters in rich jewelry are copied
as soon as they make their appearance in gilt
and composite metal, and the extent to which
these imitation wares are displayed i'm houses
itequented by what are called "high class Gus
toners, 's sufhcient evidence of the extent to
which they are worn.
The miniature style, with broad, wrought.
Etruscan setting, and fringe pendant at the
base, is still the most admired design i'm gold.
brit some eccentric designs have lately Oeen
brought out, one of which deserves special men,
ton This is lamp, with glade, and a drop
attracts attention.
"Charms," which 40 many ladies like to have
hanging from their watch chaps, exhibit every
conceivable form. Among the latest Is a small,
square case, OF gold and black enamel, which
Just touch, and out springs a miniature eve
glass, which is not an eye-giass but frame ior
four pictures. The back and front Of the case
Qnside) hold two more, so that a good sized
family can be inclCsed i'm little case less than
one inch in diameter. A perfect sewing ma
chine, snd small, exqu'ste, little piano are also
among the new gold charms.
EMBROIDERED FLOUNCEs.
Instead OF the ftutings OF plain muslin, which
nave been worn lately as trimmings upon silk
dresses, fiOunces OF richly embroidered muslin
are in preparation, headed with a fun silk rycb.
of the same shade as the dress, be it rose color
turquoise, blue, Nile green, maize, or scarlet A
cape or jacket, embroidered to match, is worn
over the low bodice, and belted in with wide
soft sash.
LLAMA OvER-DREssEs.
Ihe profusion of lace worn renders il impoSsi-
Die for even women Of fortune to supply them.
selces with models Of all the Dew designs in what
is called real lace As a substitute for black
Chabtilly the INDIA Llama, which is the finest
ueser1puon OF this ufeful fabric, answers an ex-
ceediDely good purpose, and Is represented in
some OF the prettiest designs for lace tunics and
oyer-dresses which have heen received.
One of these, the " r atti,n forms an apron in
front, tunic with fiOurce at the back and
pretty fcha, with nounce for the shoulders.
Another, the nilsson" has a lace coat, cut
square in front, a waist-coat, basque, and skirt
attached, forming an apron, side puffs, aud lap
pets at the back.
The paletots, with and without sleeves, plain,
or iooped with ribbons, are very graceful, ana
distinguished in exact copies OF guipure lace
patterns.
FANCY FALL MANTLEs.
The new mar les for early fall and evening
made OF white cashmere, lined with any light
bright eolored silk. and trimmed with white or
fastened Gown With colored fringed sash to
match the lining and is half open on the bosom
SO as to display the rich necklace, or locket and
is held in at the front of 'le waist by fringed
bow. The graceful little Trrkish jacket, in
black cashmere, embroidered in sheaf patterns
with gold colOred silks, mixed with red is as
great favorite as ever; ako, the Hungarian
and sides into lappets and handsomely doutaeked
NEW "CROQTET" CORSET
This is a charming corset bodice, of slight,
ma de in tine contil, white satteen, white MORE
and corded silk, beautiful embroidered.
LADY's BUSINESS SUIT.
One OF the novelties Of the Sc ason is a "lady,s
busin> IS suit" 1t is simply and plainly made
Of cloth. with galloOn bindings, and intend 4 to
be sensible and servieeable as the outdoor
fress Of q man. The number Of women en-
gagged upon the press and In other active occu-
patiors, in the larger cities, renders a neat,
durable, unpretending, yet lady-like costume
most desirable.
FALL CRoQURT COSTUMES.
A pretty costume for a fall crOquet party con-
lists Of two skirts, and jacket of soft gray
WOOL, speckled with maroon and trimmed with
TWO bands Of maroon velvet, heading q pleated
bounce. The upper skirt has a pleating and
)ne row OF velvet to correspond, and the jacket,
! little maroon silk vest, linen skirt, with co..
ar, and necktie OF satin, striped maroon and
white. JENNIE JUNE, |