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when doubled and folded in thrce-cornered shap
furnish four layers Of this yielding wool over th
shoulders. There are also excellent Scotch Ions
shawls III solid co1ors, dark gray, brown, or pur
for Sl2 or SIS. For breakfast stlawls are prett5
squares Of snowy wool crocheted in lace-l1kt
patterns, or else Of pale blue, or sott rose, o.
rich crimson. The dingy gray chinclllas San ane
full breakfast-room, aud in their place is brightei
blue, or violet, or shaded caFdinal;' and thus II
is everywhere noticeable that tho dear old ladies
begin to appreciate the CLINT Of color that re-
neres their faded complexsonb OF enaancGs xc lug
lustre Of their silycry tresses and are last learn
ing to make themselves beautiful forever.
I SOME vAoAh1Es AGA 1I. OF FASHION. 3s:a1
confined to evening wear. This is not 2 new
fashion, but from that has grown the strange
| one Of wearing dark gloves with evening toilets.
Imported dresses arc sent with gloves to wear
| trimmings has black undrcssed kid gloves to
reach the elbow; while light blue has shade OF
pale brown, and light green shade Of silver
gray, the very greatest contrast being dress OF
| pale flesh color with gloves Of dark red, almost
purple, in shade. In mentioning these ya@arles
Of fashion, it is we'll to state that it is not al
| ways safe to follow them, it requires the very
incest discrimination and taste to keep things
| in harmony, aud any blundcr In the attempt to
| follow new fashion results III something ridic-
/ AsA
extremes; particularly If one is not gifted with
| Z French Woman's tact in color.
| Il DOLLS WEDDING.
It i, pretty seeTs adnttsa that the most
interesting Of winter parties arc those given By
| the young folks, some Of those Of last winter
! having been most memorable occasions. One
! of a yery novel character took place last even
| ing at The residence OF Mr.. Z. G. Fulton, No.
| 478 Eutaw place, for which nearly 100 cards of
invitation were sent ont, and few Of tho young
| folks invited failed to put In an appearance.
| The cards Of invitation were on embossed pa
per, gilt-cdged, neatly printed, and invoked the
| presence Of guests to the following novel enter
| tainment:
Miss Ncttie and Elsie Agnus request the pleasure
of your company at the marriage reception Of their
dolls, on Wednesday, Jan. 10, from : to II
Coz. CHARLIE LoSo, Co1 Will GUEST,
EMMA AGNuS. LoTT1E AGSEs,
r. S. Y. P. No. 47S Eutaw place.
The invitation being only to the reception,
| there was folded inside ting ceremony card in
scribed "Cerelnony at 6 o'clock" OF course
all the guests received the ceremony cards, and
the novelty OF the affair created quite pleasur-
able sensation among the young folks in that
section of the city. When the guests were all
bright and happy bevy Of lads and 1assies from 1
years Of age to II, the scene was one OF unusual
Interest. Some OF the youthful guests, literally
carrying out the idea of the entertainment, sent
fans. caFd-receivers, etc, which were promi-
nently arrauged for the inspection OF the
guests. The dolls who we're to be married were
arranged on m elevated das in front OF the bay
window, which was decked with evergreens,
flowers, and narriage-bells They were con-
cealed from view until the ceremony was about
to commence, and great interest was manifest
ed by the young people for sight OF them.
When disclosed to view, the bridal party was
found to consist Of the TWO brides and the ex-
s*ar n fF<4tyS Pal hfo <ttafn
nothcrs-in-law,-two matronly-arraycl figures,
who were standing to the right and left Of the
party" fair, fat, and FORTY" looking their
characters TO tho life. The toilet of the brides
was very exquisite, Emma being dressed IN blue
satin, trimmed with lace and flowers,
and Lottie in pink satin, similarly trimmed,
and wearing Wreaths aud gossaucr yells.
Their dresses were trailed in the height of the
fashion, and the lniinit sceuc was that Of
genuine fashionable wedding. 1t being Gus
tousary for the little girls Of the present genera
tion to christeu their dolls as well as marry
them, the two groolns were named respectively
Col Charlie Long and Col. Win Guest. They
were arrayed in iul resimentals, with epaulets,
perfect in every detail. There we're also four
bridesmaids on the dais, and an old grand
mother, who came to the wedding in q push
carriage, with other visiting dolls, who were
presented Us witnesses OF the ceremony.
At $3.50 o'clock music announced that the
ceremony WIS about to commence, when Miss
Nettie Agnus, who represented the officiating
clergyman, arraycd III gown and surplice, came
forward with suletnn aspect, and read, with fine
effect, the service especially prepared for the
sisted the groons to place the rings on the fin
gers of the bushng brides, aud tiny voice was
heard to utter: "tYith this ring / thee wed, and
with my poeketbook thee eniow.' "Thosc
whom Father Agnes has directed to he joined
together let no boy or girl put asunder, and
pronounce both couples are husband aud wife,
to live together like good little men and wonl-
Gu; and the brides must not allow their moth
ers-in-law to discharge the cook, and put mis-
chief in their little heads. So be it,"
The ceremony over, the wedding March u
was struck up, and the bridal party and their at
tendants having teen critically examined by the
little guests, the balance Of the evening was
spent in dancing, frolicking, anu parta'iing of
the bountiful repast spread out for their enjoy
ment.
Cardigan jackets to wcar under wraps are
much sought after by ladies.
Beautiful ribbons Of plush, with satin Innings,
arc among the latest imported novelties.
Cardinal red, so long used, is to be replaced
by lighter colors, snch as pale rose or pink coral
Bonnets mostly worn By young ladies arc in
the Capote shape, with soft cap crowns and close
fronts.
Album fans are a new fashionable yagary.
Portraits Of celebrated persons or friends are
painted on them.
JANESV1LLE.
4 SOCIAL EVENT.
Special Correspondence Of The Tribune
EVANSVILLE, Wis.,, Jan. 25.-Last Wednesday
evening was the elimination OF an event in the
social circles OF our beautiful city never to be
forgotten. The tact that Mr.. and Mrs Ed. F.
Carpenter and Miss Mary E. Lappin would en-