Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-10-16

d. v.rd deep, the lace following the train to
he middle of the back, running up the
, back to the belt and over the shoulders to
the belt in front. The case that contains
this marvellous work of art is constantly
surrounded by ladies, who are never weary
of expressing their admiration of its beau
tiful contents.
The fall hats are still of the form that Is
either hat or a bonnet, though few of
the choices shapes are manifestly intended
tn be worn low on the forehead Felt
figures largely among the latest styles.
and the two most prominent models are
the "Rubensn and the "Brigand." Both
these hats were introduced last spring,
too late, however, to acquire the popu-
larity which they merited, and they are
again presented in materials suitable for
cool weather. The "Rubens" has round
crown and wide tiaring brim, which
turns up on one side only, where it is or
namented with jet, silver. or jewelled
buckle and curling ostrich plumes. Some
times single rose is used to fasten the
plumes in place of the buckle.
The "Brigand" has a high conical crown,
trimmed with broad cross-cut band of
silk or velvet A full ostrich plume lying
across the top lengthwise curls under at
the back, and is fastened in front by fan
shaped ornament of velvet, silk or jet.
Long steamers at the back are not
much worn. most OF the trimming being
arranged at the side. A pleasing trim
ming for the front is a group of shaded
roses upon back ground of black velvet,
and roses of different colors are massed
together, mingled with lace, against black
velvet
Some charming hats of the "Rubens"
form are of white felt trimmed with light
blue velvet and plumes, and others also of
felt have pale gray tints, ornamented with
shaded gray and pink roses, and with vel
vet and silk of the same shades. These
dress hats are quite an innovation upon
the etiquette which in cool weather de-
mands bonnets for dress occasions.
White cravats continue to be very much
worn. Some are entirely formed OF rich
lace, others are of muslin with insertion
and lace trimmings, and some simple ones
are of fine white lawn in exact imitation
of the evening cravats of gentlemen.
The Vienna Exposition has shown few
novelties in jewelry, the most prominent
being of Russian designs, with masses of
different colored stones all grouped to-
gether in single brooch or locket. This
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it is new, and people will buy it and wear
1t. even if it cannot continue long in fash
ion.
Another bizarre style is jet or black
onyx, set with rubies or rose-colored gar
nets. The black and red lights produce a
curious and pronounced effect which one
is in doubt whether to like or not.
A third Vienna curiosity is plain gold
bracelet, set with diamonds, rubies, pearls
or turquoise, and connected by chain to
finger ring which exactly matches the
bracelet, and which is worn over the
glove.
The gold and platinum jewelry contin-
ues to be much worn. The contrast is
prettier than that of gold and silver
Chains are made of alternate links of the
two metals, and buckles, lockets and ear
rings, show designs of the one on a back
ground of the other. Some of the pat
terms are excellent copies of antique
styles.
Long ear drops are getting out of style.
but ladies are 10th to abandon them to the
less becoming balls and single jewels.
Large round rings of semi-barbaric
fashion, and small jewelled flies or beetles
are also In vogue.