The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1870-01-07
Fnshlens For January.


Fashions For January.
The great change that has taken place in
the styles since last winter is more than
ever apparent, now that we SEQ the cos
tunes en- masSe upon the street or in the
drawing room.
1t is four years now since the change from
the hoops, which had become somewhat
more moderate, took place, to the perfectly
plain gored, orsas II was called, PrinceSse
skirt. We well remember the excitement
tho first two or three created in the salons,
and the contrast with the bell shaped gar
mcnts generally worn.
The Princesse was, however, found too
restricted, and little round aprons, called
"Freemasons," were Introduced, which
were the beginning of the present upper
skirt, with its round tablier and not ungrace-
full panier.
The change from a short apron and a
stmight cut gored skirt to n short upper
skirt, and n petticoat with some ~fullness
in, does not seem so very great, but il is
very apparent when the skirts and paniers
and sashes, and all the irills and furbelows
thereunto belonging are multiplied by the
number Of ladies who wear them.
The high, rich colOrs, too, nave much 10
do with the warmth Of effect produced by
the seasons style of dress. Bright hues,
browns, and Scotch plaids, With q good
deal of scarlet in, are relieved q little by n
mixture of black or gray, but the prevail.
ing toni is high, full, and striking.
Garnet and dark green cloths and cos
tunes are also in vogue, and produce a
fine effect, trimmed with velvet and fringe
Of the same shade. The suit generally con-
sists Of q round skirt, trimmed with two
fiat plated Aounces, each headed with two
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apron and side paniers, and a mantle fitted
TO the waist at the back. Mantle and up.
per skirt are trimmed with velvet and
fringe, and there is a double square bow
with wide ends attached to where the man
tie is fastened TO the back.
The bodice for rather dressy toilets are
generally made open in front, either in a
square shape or a chdie with reUeTs. The
chemisettes worn with such bodices are
cut of the same shape; they are trimmed
with a vide strip Of insertion, edged round
the bottom with q deep border Of Vallen-
ciennes lace, and round the top with a
very narrow border Of the same. This ar
rangement leaving the throat partly bare,
a necklace or a large cross or locket is
worn round the neck.
Street toilets are very costly. II il not
uncommon 10 see black Lyons velvet suits
worn with rich TUNES OF bright blue or
dead black satin. the sash of satin with
heavily fringed ends.
Fur is very fashionably used for trim
ming cloth and velvet. The new French
circular il the newest form Of warp. They
are very stylish. They form a sort Of
double circular-or, rather, a close-cut
rotande, not very long, with n cape only a
quarter of a yard less in depth. The ma
terial ia always Scotch plaid, the "Victo-
ria" or "scarlet," and the cape, or second
circular, is trimmed with a handsome
wooden fringe, containing the colors.
There is no hood, but the heavy Scotch
cord and tassels arc thrown back.
Narrow black or white Astrachan collar
and fringed muff look well with these gay
little cloaks.
The "Roman" cloak has no sleeves;
sleeves can be inserted, but only at the sac
ritce Of its distinctive character. 1t is
drawn in at the back, but falls loosely from
the shoulders, and is altogether one of the
most graceful garments ever imported. The
finest model is made in black velvet, richly
trimmed with lace.
Burnooses and short double capes of
black cashmere and cloth are ornamental
with rows Of very wide black silk braid, i'm
itating stripes Of close crochet, and edged
on either side with a narrow gold band; the
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back mp TO the neck; il falls over the arms,
which are passed through openings in the
under cape. This is a very new model
Demorests Monthly for January.
TuE last and most remarkable doctor
ing" of wines is one recently discovered
by a member of the French Academy of
Sciences. II appears that he was first ava
kened TO the eminent services which may
| ha FanAaran 10 nina hu a. upINnfa ill L..
having his own cellar broken open by a
fash Of lightning, which converted his in
ferior wines into valuable liquor. Elec-
tricity applied 10 a oask of bad Moselle en-
tirely changed its character, and expert
ments with other wines, at least so DIR.
Seoutetten assured the Academy, had a
similar result. The doctor explains, for
the benefit Of persons anxious TO try the
operation, that the wires of the voltaic pile
should be tipped with platinum, to which
must be attached electrodes OF the same
metal. Dip both into the liquid and YOU
will Precipitate ii, and produce premature
age.
A NovEL ExASnNATloN.-A teacher ap-
piled for a school TO one of our western sr-
perintendents. After the customary pre-
liminaries, the young man stated his OBJ
ject. Tho officer told him no special exam.
lnetloh was needed, as ne could tell by the
manner OF his walk what his qualifications
Were. He was directed to walk in the di-
%rection from which he came and not to
look or turn back until he was called. OF
started the expected teacher on his level
prettiest, a little uneasy under the critical
scrutiny, but determined TO throw his
whole character In it II make it satisfac.
tory. Hearing no voice he at length stole
a backward glance 10 discover the APPROX
ing smile and anticipate the welcome SUM
mons, but to his great surprise, the official
had disappeared and the door closed. 1t
Is needless to add that light broke in upon
his mind very soon and he was not slow in
inferrinR that this was equivalent 10 a re-