Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-08-31


standing collar, pointed OF st the shoulder, and
edged with vallencicnnes lace. These can be
worn with almost any dress.
Black sros grain wsiStcolts are de Tigsur with
white cashmere dresses, pink or blue silk, with
white muslin and white fai,le or gros grain, with
black or scrU silk costumes.
With white and black tOilettes black hats are
worn, and black gloves stitched with white.
Hats of black crinoline, trimmed with black
lace and black velvet, are also we'll worn with
LdtiSte costumes, the drapery of which is orna-
mented with bows of black velvet, and the neck
by some one of the many scarf-liSe arrange
ments of black lace. Fine batists neckties are
in high vogue, edged with VaHencieunes lace
and are exceedingly becoming to brunettes.
The Russian blouse has given new lease OF
life to the Russian leather belt, with its cha.e-
laine attachments, which hang conspicuously at
the side. Shirt waists resppeaT in cashmere
ana tS!lled flannel. and are very conveniently
worn Sith two skirts By young Urls: but the
ss;,s yaches of velvet, or cashmere en-
u.oiue'euI are newer, and can be worn on more
d.essy OCCASIONS.
Very useful mourning dresses are made OF
black and white all wool check, trimmed with
black velvet, but plaids are almost ignored.
Black velvet braces have been revived, and
are worn with hanging loops and ends.
SCHOOL AND COLLEGE DRESS FOR GIRLS.
There is no one point of more Importance TO
girls in the acquisition of a higher education
than dress. Principals of advanced schools,
particularly those which confer degrees and re-
qulre severe course of study, appeal stren-
uously against diyerting the attention and risk
ing the health of students with the changes and
caprices of fashion, and demand simple, con-
venient dress, as nearly uniform as possible,
which shall be adhered to throughout the schol
period. A failure on their part consists in not
supplying few general rules for such a dress.
as these would have the effect of authority on
the minds OF parents, and be likely to be strictly
followed. Ii is not only convenience, simplicity
and a certain degree of uniformity that are re-
CURED, but warmth, which must not be sub
Jected TO capriciOus variations. In the absence
OF definite rules, the following 'school costume
nrnUOCO1 n nfa nfnr
ard material.
Skirt and blouse tunic of all wool check or
self-colored merno, empress cloth, or cashmere
trimmed with braid or velvet IN contrasting
color, put on in plain rows and button ed ali the
way down the front, morocco belt, with pocket,
coat sleeves shaped at the wrist. Bingham.
cambria or linen would be the natural substi-
tutes for wooden fabrics in warm weather.
Underneath this costume should be worn, In
winter, knitted skirt and drawers, canton han-
mel waist with short sleeves instead of corset,
warm flannel petticOat, and blue or scarlet
underskirt of serge with pleating round the bot
tom, bound with black. Three costumes, one
for Sabbath wear, three flannel petticoats, and
two skirts OF serge are sufficient, with the requi
site undertaking, but the outfit should include
in addition TO regularly made English hose and
two pairs of double sOled shoes, tour under
waists, 1.-TWO of csnton flannel and two OF cotton
clOth,) with the short sleeves before mentioned
These will enable the wearer to graduate the
warmth of her clothing with the change of tenn
perature, and also obyiate the necessity for
lining the blouse, besides preserving il more
effectually from soil OF stain, as they can be
washed often as occasion requires, which
lining cannot.
The hair should be braided plain or cut short;
no false hair allowed.
very good style of dress for girls Of ten to
fifteen, consists of two skirts and shirt, waist
plain OF pleated. For winter, the skirt could DC
made of black and white ali-wool check, scOl
loped out, and bound with blue, OF scarlet
| alpaca braid, pleated shirt waist OF blue, or
| scarlet flannel; of course there is room for va
rety in color, and some in material, it is only
necessary that uniformity of style should be
| preserved, and degree OF warmth according to
| the season.
1t may be said that there is nothing novel
| or remarkable about either of the STYLES recon-
mended, the skirt, and the blouse, and the two
skirts, and the shirt waist, have been among
the most popular designs OF the past season.
This is true and it is subject for congratula-
ton that fashion has endorsed ideas so sensible.
Bat why not carry them out, and make them
permanent to certain extent. in school dress?
1t is not novelty, or eccentricity that is re-
qUired; il is comfort. convenience, simplicity,
and fredHcss of style; in other words, adapLa-
bllity to the purpose required. The II Jra effect
| OF such q dress would be as advantageous as the
physical, 1t wonld teach sense aT ntneSS, and
DO mere TO impress girls with the fact " puT
pose in existence, than all the talking in the
world.
WEDDING ON TIE taps.
a grand wedding is on the tIpis, the orders
for dresses TO be worn at which have reached a
hundred at one house alone. The brides dress
Il now on the loom at Lyons, France. 1t is white
satin manufactured to order, and will cost SIS
per yard. 1t will be covered with exquisite
point lace, also made TO order.
The dress of the brides mother is a pale Law
ender fatUe of the richest possible texture, AMI
a marvellous shawl of black lace, unique III
pattern, and OF wonderous ineness, accom-
paIies il. Both excel anything ever seen here
The troussedu will be something startling when
completed.
1t is fashionable now for bridesmaids to dress
in coloTs, that is 10 say if the tints can be
called colors. AT some very aristocratic Eng
lish weddings recently, the bridesmaids wore
batiste, trimmed with white muslin piaitings
What a turning no OF noses there would be
among the styli:h daughters of our retired green
grocers at such simplicity and economy.
COUNTRY PARTIES.
Some very charming a. freSeO entertainments
have been given lately by persons fortunate
enough to own suburban reside noes. One OI
these brought together a number of noted
people, and was every way, an entire success.
The 80 cottage" IL situated on high gcound over
looking the most charming part OF the Hudson.
and is surrounded by An almost infinite variety
OF trees, and shrubs OF natural growth, which
have been trained TO the i.hest point or ar;.
The host and hostess received their guests upon
the wide piazza, conducted them 10 the han.
where they were served with ciaTet cup. rhey
were then allowed TO disperse where they
pleased n small, wei! selected band Of music
was in attendance for those " no choose to dance
but the larger number preferred 10 wan Ter
about the grounds, where at Intervals under the
trees, weIe tables, upon which basket OF fruit
was placed, and rustic seats arranged. Later
there were singing and recitations, after which
refFeShmentS consisting OF iced tea, ices, fruits
cakes and delicate sandwiches were served, and
then the guests went home.
These afternoon parties are rather new, and
this is therefore mentioned in detail indica-
tive OF the whole, although much more depends
upon the hostess than at an evening party 20
have il 60 Off well. Immense quantities o.
flowers and vine wreaths are used for decora-
| ton. Some very beautiful and costly toettes
are worn upon these occasions. but generally
pretty walking dress of 6Gtiste, trimmed with
unbleached lace, or Iongee with fringe, is con-
sidered sufficient.
The prettiest short dress worn on the after
noon referred to was of pale pink silk, with a
Vatican trimmed with wide, black lace. a
handsome dress of the rose silk, displayed an
upper skirt and complete gsrniture Of exquisite
white lace, ornamented with trails of yarieyated
oonvolvulus, and a striking dress was of fine
ec7u batiste, with wide longitudinal stripes of
blue silk, extending the entire length OF the
Wdttedu train. A singular costume was of black
cambria, dotted with white spots. A black
morocco wa!stbsnd held pocket, and STRAPS
mounted with mother OF pearl, and the polop-
ase was fastened with very large pearl buttons.
Inc oddity OF the effect was heightened By the
large, broad brimmed hat OF white muslin trim
med with plaitings OF the same and having for
an ornament bow OF muslin and q large LET
Two similar hats were worn, made OF thin
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