, 1876-10-29

while handsome fabrics and e!aoorate gnrn %
lures make 1t us dressy as may b
ds: desired; sl;,. among on, the luxuries Of the da
quality and finish they are quite eque! to thos
worn by ladies, and they come in sizes to tit th,
tiniest 'sbaby fingers" In color they are ge,,
orally gray and brown, both light ard dar
shades. The most expensive gloves for tn
children cost ST. and have three buttons. Les
costly ones haye hut single button, and rang
in price from Sl.25 to St.75.
IN DRESSES PROPER,
there has been but little change, the great dill
terence between costumes beng attributable
more to the modes of trimming and the com
bination Of different modes than to any radica
change. And even the most popular modes O
trimming partake but sparingly Of novelty
Side-p!eatings still hold the general fancy, b1
oox-pleating, as 1ar more snowy, divides tn.
made remarkably long, skirts require
| not so much ornamentation that extend,
high on tho skirt as some arrange
ment that may produce the best effect in small
space. a dress-sklrt illustrating this to a high
degree has si1-inch straight flounce made into
fine knife-pleatfng, above which is d bias rutlle
4 twice the width Of the former. This is divided
into sections, which are box-pleatcd, rounded at
the lower edge, while at the upper, each side is
nnishcd by reVcrs which is united by cord
obsolete, has again been revived, and meets with
| favor. It consists In placing upon the skirt
seven, nine, or eleven 1ounce5 about five inches
| wide, SO arranged that they overlap. The lower
edge Of these founces is bandyked, piped, or
corded. A most popular mode of ornamenting
cashmere or silk dresses is by means OF embroid-
cred bands and rutIles to correspond. Hand
some bands, maclfne-wrought, are procurable
at moderate rates, and often successfully chal-
lenge detection as not being done by hand
Those, Of course, that are embroidered by the
latter process are trcbly expensive, but arc very
beautiful aud rich. In working them upon vel
vet, chenille is often employed, with charming
effect, to replace gloss. ALI species Of fiat trim
brads, and passcmenteries particularly SO.
Fringes remain in unabated demand, and are
handsomerevery day. The most elegant ones
show headings as deep as the pendant portions,
and many have donblc-nettcd. ones, with small
tassels placed at intervals, while in the fringe
itself the tasses are as close together as is prac
tlcable Many handsome garments ex-
hibit two or even three varieties of trim
ming, an elegant and not unusual
combination being feathers aud fur Some ex-
fur three inches wide, while at spaces Of two or
three inches placed clusters of feathers in the
form OF leaf. For cloth wraps and heavy dol
mans, sacques, etc, woo1en fringes are largely
worn; but handsomer and more novel variety
Of trimming is seen In the beautiful silk gimps.
Many rows of these placed close together give
m appearance OF q rich embroidery, so elabor-
ate are some Of these designs seen in the gimp.
A novelty are the canvas braiGs embroidered
IN wool: Sometimes for more expensive toi-
doss silk This ear1iture anhs WIN is 0[gf nsaa
on very elegant dresses.cA few superb imported
costumes have magnificent applique designs
aone In Telxet sn1s+ Ihey are generally palm
varieties cut from silk Of most brilliant colors.
AMONG THE NUMEROUS HANDSOME COSTUMES
now to be seen, the following are deserving Of
special notice. A rich purple silk has the skirt
trimmed 4 with side-pleatings and puffs Of the
overskirt are Of velvet Of the shade of the silk.
Both are edged with netted silk fringe, headed
BY handsome "moss'' trimming Of the same
color. The accompanying hat is one of the IA
vorlte MotherGoose style, covered with dark
dress, with T very p sisht iii n1s admtxtuPs 1ns
Of the most delicate sufphur-colorcd silk The
front is banded BY species of cup trimming,
lined with the pale tinted silk, and surnountsd
purple predominates. The slightly dlaring brim !
is faced with sulphut-hued SILK, and has a
twisted bandcau Of lsilE- and velvet Long
streamers OF satin and groa grain, held in place
the back.
Another notable toilette is Of nayy-blue silk,
trimmed with pendant loops Of velvet. The
silk basque is worn under ''peasant whist " OF
yelveb and the whole e.t Is ornamented BY hand.
silk, the de,ni-trained skirt having a
box-pleated founce edged with broad
band Of seal-brown velvet and headed BY full
ruching OF silk, lined with velvet, and caught
together in the centre to initiate cup-trimming.
The long overd1css Of rich brown brocaded silk
Is laid in small plats at the right side, and
gathered into full shirrs at the left. The back |
has the brocade and plain silk judiciously min
chenille. The half-fttine bodice is Of the bro |
cade, with back and vesr- front of velvet OF |
this latter material the sleeves are made, with |
deep cuffs OF brocade.
An EVENING DRESS
Of the most exquisite shade eaude V1t exhibits |
to perfection tie beauty resulting from COM
bination OF materials. The skirt, with its train |
Of seventy-two inches, is Of the finest quality |
Of grosgrain, while the oyerdress, confections, |
and waist are Of q most beautiful piece Of dam
ask brocadc OF the exact shade Of the silk, while
The arabesque design is one shade more delicate.
The trimming Is chenille fringe and bands Of |
white and green marabout feathers. The low
corsage has deep Y cut both hack and front,
and filled in with the beautiful new "rond
point, which also supplies the sleeves. A street
silk Of the color known as London smoke, with
the overlrcss OF the richest tissue de mate
asse,'' the same shade and trimmings Of
,rimped fringe.
A charming robe de charnbre Is Of cic1 blue !
French cashmere ornamented with broad bands
II exquisite embroidery done in white soutache
ind chenille. The neSlige is in the popular
Princess shape.
THE CHARMS OF MILLINERY
ire exhaustless, and every day reveals new pro-
evening hats lovely one IS Of white French felt
With rolling briu. The crown trimming con-
'ists OF loops Of white twilled ribbon, and a
aaroquet Of green with scarlet top-knots.. A