The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-09-02

nanZ7.n which Is artistic in every respect,
is in French chip, pearl-colored- Inc Drim
is edged with a fold of velvet one shade
darker than the chip. Upon this fold OF vel
vet is laid delicate vine of fine cut steel.
Heavy folds of the velvet surround the
crown. At one side are placed number OF
standing loops, and cluster of scarlet Duds.
The turned uO back is flied in with pearl
colored ostrich tips. Perhaps the next fash
iouab,o hat after the Bonanza" Is the
English Walking Hat" It Is principally
in drab and plum-cOlored felts, chips, and
silks, and is almost without exception orna-
mented with a long plume which Is carried
gracefully from the front TO the back, thereby
detracting considerably from the narrow
appearance of the hat, which is rather oo-
jectionable to some people. A most cnarm-
ing hat is the "West End" Inc msterlai II
soft felt lined with velvet. This IS what IS
called a plain hat. 1t is caught up back and
front. 4 long plume passes around the lett
side i is fastened in front with dehcate
blue bird. Between the loops, which stand
sideways, is placed cluster of blue steel
grapes.
FEATHERS FLOWERS AND FUBELoWs'
Notwithstanding that it is still the sum-
mer time, never previously have feathers
been used so extensively in the garniture OF
bonnsts and hats as they at present. In
deed, no bonnet or lat is considered COM
plste without at least tip or two. The long,
curling plume is usually used, and, no mat
ter how handsome and perfect, is seldom
used alone, clusters of tips most generally
being employed in connection with it. By
this means the somewhat Objectionable glar-
ing stem OF the plume may be hid from view.
As the fall season approaches, the narrow
feather bands which were so much in vogue
last winter viii probably prove prominent
feature in the adornment of round hats.
These bands are in grebe, ostrich, and pea
cock feathers. They are great Improvement
upon the stif folds of silk and velvet, and
bands Of g-os-grain ribbon. Feathers are
very much worn, and yet not to such an ex-
tent as 10 cause the displacement OF floral
ornanentation, and although great impor-
tatiOns from Paris have not yet arrived, the
assortment of flowers is such that very
correct idea may be obtained of what will
find favor Tor some time to come. In the first
place. cream, lemon, butter cup, and gold
colored flowers are at present considered
the most fashionable, but, as the season
advances, it is decreed that these cOlors shall
give way to richer and warmer tints, such
as rose, scarlet, plum. wine, cardinal red,
etc. In the trimming of a hat generous
wreaths of rich and costly blossoms are
placed inside Of the upturned Drim, while
In the 2dOrnment of a bonnet they ara gen
orally turned around the crown. Ia cases
where the new fashioned gossamer scarf is
employed q handsome cluster of flowers is
used to attach it to the side of the crown.
A very stylish hat, in pearl cOlored felt and
trimmed with pearl-colored velvet, has a
pearl-colored silk tissue veil, at leaat two
yards in length, floating from the side.
This veil is attached to the hat with spray
of dog berries and glossy, dark green
leaves. The combination is somewhat pa
culiar but the effect is decidedly striking.
In referring to the gossamer wells, 1t may be
well TO state that they are principally worn
in driving, and occasionally in travelling.
w~w,N
gracefully around the neck and shoulders,
they not only serve as protection from
sunshine and dust, but are airy, dressy,
and bsautiiul. Prominent among the flow
ers displayed az the millinery establishments
are
sP2ATS OF WHITE HEATH.
These are simply exquisite, the waxen
bells forming such charming contrast
with the messy foliage. Another beautiful
flower is a cluster of hali-opened magnolias,
and still another, clusters of buttercups, so
thoroughly natural that one is almost tempt
ed to believe them newly picked from the
dewy grass. However, II IS utterly impOs-
sibls TO enumerate the many different kinds
and bestOT upon them q description worthy
of their merits, suffice it to say that bonnets
and hats adorned with them will be more
beautiful and more becoming than former
ly. Bot it is not TO millinery alone that all
these wonderful buds, and blossoms, and
foliage are dedicated. They will be princi-
pally employed n the garnishing of evening
toilets. If this were not the case, in spite oil
the universal passion for costly head gear,
they would soon prove drug in the mar
ket. As TO tie manner of ornament
ing evening robes there is yet
but little change from that of last
season. Perhaps the most conspicuous style
is that OF the fssionable wedding dress. 1t
consists OF pocket, snspenders, belt, a vine
leading from the belt to the right shoulder,
a shoulder trimming, and a second vine
trailing gracefully down the back widths
to the ground. all of which are composed
out of orange blossom. The flowers are
made on silver wire. By means OF this ar
rangsme1t they are ever in tremhle and
have the appearance OF being stirred by a
gento breeze. The same garniture, wrought
with pansies, TiOlets, and arbutus, is per
fectIy charmiCl; Tor all evening costumes.
In many cases even the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
and ornaments Tor the hair are made Of the
same flowers. The pocket and belt are gen.
orally fllsd with q tall of point lace. An
other very pretty style of trimming party
gowns consists in surrounding the low neck
with wreath Of white moss roses and buds
and quillings OF tulle. The sleeves are
merely band of the same. Upon the
bosom are placed three full blown roses and
leaves. Attached to these roses IS
VINE CT BUDS AND LEAVES.
This vine is carried back gracefully under
the right arm, then still gently backward
aud downward until within half way of the
bottom of the train, or rather just under the
last puff Of the panier. at this point it is
finished with an immense cluster of full
blown roses, and from this cluster float
seven vines OF buds and leaves. These vines
gradually separate in fan shape and trail to
the edge OF the train. The effect produced
is both beautiful and unique OF course any
other flower may be substituted for the
roses, according to the style and taste of the
Wearer.~ A most elegant dress whose deco
rations are chiefly floral is in cream-colored
rep silk. The underskirt, cut in sweeping
train, is entirely PLAINTIFF bottom simply
being finished with a double heavy cord.
The spccud sl-irf hoUqver ia dooidedlv