Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-02-11

4 below over vest s. but always, and
above all, with profusion OF jet en-
broidcry or Jet braid fAnd shis Is by no
means the old fashioned passamenterie
braid mixed with jet, but the braid is
entirely composed of jet, the long, hol-
low beads of which, in the shape of
tubes, are strung together without inter-
rnption, SO as to form leng, glittering
ribbons, with which waists of all ma
terials are striped, evening and ball
dresses being covered with them, as well
as those for the street.
Bonnets are decidedly, though imper-
ceptibly, increasing in size. Each new
bonnet is little larger than its prede-
cessor; and this progress will lead
us on, without suspecting 1t, to
the large brims which We have an
nounced for straw hats. For spring bon
nets there is in preparation the ancient
Fanchon shape. but enlarged and modi-
fed, and covered with a mantilla Of
black lace embroidered with jet, and
confined on one side by cluster of roses
without leaves true Castilian bonnet,
which is appropriately termed ! Espdgnol
There is also in preparation both for
the present season and for the earliest
nets Fashion has Just decreed that felt
is more elegant than velvet; nothing,
moreover, is prettier when the bonnet is
well made and wisely chosen, without
exaggeration of any kind. The Charles
H., a black felt bonnet with broad
brim, turned up on one side over large
black feather, which falls backward, is
charming for pretty blonde. Mixed
bonnets-that is, Of faille and velvet, or
gauze and velvet or faille-are trimmed
with jet Qeaves and tlowers), and also
with flowers and fruit; there are
branches Of cherries, bearing at the same
time the blossoms, the green and the
ripe fruit, which are charming. l know
well that this is heresy from the botanical
standpoint, but fashion never troubles
itself much about the exact sciences, but
lavishes on coiftures grapes of all colOrS
and kinds, even of gold, which have
never ripened, that l know of, on any
vine, AID perches tropical bird on u
European plant, without caring tor prob
ability.
The fashion of wooden fabrics contin-
ues, and is adapted to all occasions. For
| instance, u dinner dress which | saw
| yesterday in preparation, and which is
| destined for very wealthy and extreme
| ly elegant young married lady was COM
| posed as follows: Very long skirt Of
pink faille, trimmed with ruches Of the
same fallle raveled out on each side al
most their entire width, thus resembling
SO many bands of feathers, but lighter
even than feathers themselves, and, ut all
| events, more brilliant. In front these
| ruches were arranged in curves on the
bottom of the skirt while in the back they
| exte ,ded up very high. Tablier of India
cashmere Of paler shade Of pink than
the skirt, trimmed with similar ruches
and tied behind under bow of pink
faille ribbon three-eighths of yard
wide. Corsage open en- carre, but ar
ranged in such manner as to simulate
u iaille corsage, over which was worn
cashmere corsage shorter than the first.
Faille sleeves with cashmere trimmings,
reaching to the elbow, with full under.
sleeves Of fine lace The same lace edged
the neck of the corsage. The dress was
completed by parurc of diamonds and
garnets en- cdbOchon, composed of neck
lace with pendants and a large breast
plate. These garments are considered
as representing the dark shade of the
toilet. In the hair WAS worn simply y
rose supporting butterfly Of diamonds
and garnets.
Stuffs, laces, passementerie, fur and
feathers are no longer deemed sufficient
for the trimmings of dresses Metal
even is mixed with them. Large plates
or buckles of gold or silver are used to
fssten the drapings Of over-skirts and
tabliers. And even these are not enough;
little chains Of gold and silver are added,
according TO the dress and its ornaments.
mention the fact only to fulfill the duty
which makes it incumbent on me to
| chronicle everything that Is worn, but I
refuse my appreciation to this strange
fashion and hope and believe that 1t will
continue TO be stamped an extravaganza.
1t would be strange If we should choose
the instant when we have become re-
public to cover ourselves with chains
Ha,pers Basar