The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1876-05-11

of yonng.alligators, which sportsma
in Florida had sent for tanning, tbs
he might present the leather to hi
friends, @s. HA' s2it' '.5iH ''i''- '''l
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J. Fashions FOR SPRING. 1876. 9q.
The prevailing styles this season ar
subdued in color and general make-nI
Common Sense is worn quite shor
and plain, which is fortunate for mos
people, as the material, though stron,
and seryiceable, is quite expensive. e
Economy is narrower at the top anf
less trimmed. -as sto--1i''Uj lnoa
Faith and Trust generally made ~
from wash goods) are occasionally
seen upon the street in pleasant wealth
er,. but are not as great favorites a
formerly, for so much that would no
wash has been thrown upon the mar
ket, that there is hesitancy in invest
ing. s.tiAl9 Htsdt re a9'3setao.i %
Cheek is SO fashionable that thu
manufacturers can hardly keep uI
with the demand: The leading deal
ers are out entirely, having reserved
enough for home supply, however.
Some of the Eastern modistes men
ton Veracity as being worn loose al
an outer garment (somewhat in the
style of an ancient toga), which can
be thrown off or on at the convenience
of the wearer. We notice that it is
very trying to most people.
Candor is cut the straight way OF
the cloth, SO that it looks little stiff.
1t is generally confined to the inhab-
itants of the rural districts, or, il
brought in by city dealers, is pur-
chased for home wear only.
Honesty is cut on the bias this
spring, SO that it stretches almost out
of shape sometimes in wearing.
There is faverite article of head
dress made to fit close underneath the
hair, called Brain. 1t comes directly
imported. 1t cannot be made "to or
der" nor remodeled. 1t is worn by
both sexes; with little difference in
quality or cut between that made up
tor ladies and gentlemen.
Charity is made broad, is not but
toned close or belted down. 1t is of
soft material, and comes in all the new
shades with a beautiful luster.
Affections are cut close, are worn
by old and young. and are equally be-
coming to all. They are useful for
everyday wear, for hill climbing, and
rock-scaling. They come mostly in
the old decided colors, and are worn
long or short to suit the taste or con-
venience of the wearer.
Honor is beginning to be consider
ed a somewhat antiquated goods. Sew
eral large houses are selling out below
cost, preparatory to going out OF bus
iness, "as there is no profit in it," they
say. Large stocks have accumulated
on their hands, as they found few pur-
chasers for even the finest quality.
Some apparently heavy dealers have
failed entirely, and closed up for want
of capital. stHt9 @ ht
Generosity was much worn during
the holiday season. 1t is not an inn
ported goods, but of home manufac-
ture. and comes in all prices and
grades. h
Intellect is much sought after at
some shops, where it is supposed TO
be found. A sheddy" article is
often palmed off upon shoppers, a
quality with cotton back and satin
figure. But those really desirous OF
purchasing can always find a genuine
article, and it is within the means of
the poor. =
s Fraud, though not as popular as il
was last year, is occasionally worn as
a neglige by those retiring into bank
ruptcy and at the reception of credit
ors by their two per cent. debtors.
There is another garment shown at
the openings which promises to be as
great a faYorite this spring as ever
Its common name is Love. 1t comes
in suits, prices ranging from one hum
dred to many thousand dollars per
suit. Ii is made to order when de-
sired. Sometimes much profit is real.
lied on the sales. Many who have
purchased say that it can be turned
and made over for another season.
There is much counterfeit in the mar
ket. 1t requires practiced eye to
detect the false. Only the real will
wear; the frail imitation soon gets
shabby by dust and friction. 1 am
told that some of our leading FASH
invest in the cheap material,
and trimmed up nicely it is thought to
look as we'll as the genuine.
Policy is one of the most popular
Over-garments of the season. 1t seems
to be worn by all ages and classes. 1t
is considered the "cOrrect thing" for
court, business, or society. Some skill
is required III wearing it, SO that the
lining, which is often of q different
texture, shall not show. Those de-
signed for ladies are often trimmed
with a bewildering combination of
puffs, bows and folds those for gen.
tlemen are ornamented with red tape.
Orthodoxy is not 40 high nor straight
as in former seasons, nor buttoned so