The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-05-12
For The Ceci
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
BONNETS.

where, according to Mark Twain, one may
see one hundred and thirty six different
kinds inside of an hour; but on one point
narrow brims, save, indeed those that have
wide ones. What mean to say is, that
we must except the brimmed flats,
but these after all are exclusively for coun-
try wear, so should properly find no place
in New York fashion letter. As to trim
ming, let one collect all the flowers one can
find, and all the silks and ribbons ofdifferent
colors, and put them together Then when
ever so much is on, put ever so much more,
and the miliner's touch ~ will be given.
I Red roses are piled on pink ones, pink
ones on yellow ones, yellow ones on green
ones, green ones on white ones, etc, etc,
until one sees-I was going to say, one hum
dred and thirty-sx roses on one bonnet.
/ That, however, | do not say, for fear of
exaggeration, but we really do see roses
piled on until, if asked to count them, |
| should prefer to hire a clerk, and should
think he or she deserved good wages.
/ uhff-llNu We f-N Ell W HERE
are dolmans. The great clumsy things
distigurng pretty forms and causing ugly
ones to look still uglier. For them l find
no word of Observation-Disclosures i'll
| fitting as they ale. IT'S the exception
which proves the rule. and as exceptions,
we may see some few dolmans which give
handsome fiuish but they are few. Sacques
are in the minority, but for that very rea.
son will be preferred by the discriminate
| ing. \ change is afforded by mantilla
shapes, while charming little round capss,
and fichus of black silk, drap d etc. aud the
| irrepressible gray cloth stealing forth with
the advancing season.
COSTUMES.
IT'S only by "talking with past hours"
that we perceive the progress which has
been made in the deyisng of costumes.
Bunchy" and "patchy styles have ali
departed, and instead we see graceful lines
of flowing drapery, although combna-
tions of two or more fabrics are in as great
favor as they have ever been, yet the way
! az hi'h my ltl tp-,tbilCt 10 hlcI z
gantly simple than hitherto In bustles
we find improvements by which the train
! is conveniently supported. Apart from the
superior shape of the Doughty hustle, a
wonderful advantage may be obtained, by
which the nterlocked tips prevent the
sharp steel ends from protruding, while
! hinges turn when the wearer sits down,
folding in such Il way that the old awk-
wardness is obviated A great desidera-
tum is thus obtained, and in consequence
the demand has largely increased. Par
ticular information can be obtained by
applying to S. H. Doughty the inventor,
Canal and Center streets. Circulars and
| price lists are forwarded gratuitousiy, and
samples for examination to dealers, with
| New York reference, on full sized paner
will be sent by mail for one dollar. The
small hoop skirt W i'll be largely worn, and
this also is made by the inventor with his
patent attachment.
NEW DESIGNS.
The Nincentia polonaise is in princess
style, slightly double breasted, and with
the fronts closed diagonally. The Geral-
dine is also very stylish polona;se, tight
fitting, in princess style, and the trimming
SO arranged as to produce the effect of
Tunique .juiye. For girls from twelve to
| fourteen, the Miriam and even polonase
are novel and effective. To fully realize
what an angelic creature woman really is,
one need only survey the
PRETTY STOCKINGS
displayed in some first class hosiery depart
| ment. True, these angels are at present
so materialzed as to need "every- day"
Styles but even here we find all manner of
dark, handsome shades, while for dress
occasions, they stockings, l mean well,
they are-poetical. l have run the whole
gauntlet of adiectives over, and can fiud no
mnle expressive term. Now if the angelic
| half of humanity are yet so earthly as to
need sensible y stockings they appar
entity stand in still greater need of shoes.
ard here we must surely descend SO far as
to write of something practical. Bnrt's
shoes now, as formerly, take the lead over
| all others. Walking boots are of French
kid, or Indian goat for the uppers of some
dressy boots, fine checked cloth or pru-
nella being much used, but for all the above
| styles the square-box toe has declined in
favor. Half-high shoes are still very popu-
lar, and here, not unfIequently, we find the
sandal a very coqnette of shoe. since it is
wrought with studious art in such fashion
as the rather to display than conceal the
| hosiery. The same also may be said Of the
sandal boot, which, with delicate straps
across, gives opportunity for stolen glances
Of beauties half hidden only. In the last
two sentences / have risen again to the
poetical. Madame Rumor tells US that
THE HANDsoMEsT DIAMONDS
in the city are owned by Mrs. Marshall P.
Roberts. Her receptions are certainly as
brilliant, if not more 50, than any other
lady here, if we except Mrs. Pasaw Stew
ems. The paiatiai residence owned by Mr..
and Mrs. Roberts, on Fifth Avenue, is next
| to that of August Belmont and a commit
tee of inquiry would find it difficult to de-
eide which is the hands0mer of the two.
y splendid picture gallery is attached to
each, and to that of Mr. Belmont the pub
| lie is sometimes admitted.
The daughter of Commodore Vain
wright and the grand daughter of Bishop
Wainwright about to make debut on the
stage, is a sensation not always to be had,
the more so, when the young lady is rarely
beautiful, and talented as she is handsome
De Nivo has reason to feel proud of his
protsge, and there is no doubt that Maria
| Wainwright's first venture will be attended
with much interest She is finely proper
toned, rather slender, having classic feat
ures, expressive gray eyes, and auburn
| hair. Lucy CARTER.
FALSE lMPREssIoN.-it is generally sup
posed by a certain class of citizens, who
are not practical or experienced, that Dys
pepsia can not invariably be cured but we
are pleased to say that GREENS AUGUST
| FLOWER has never, to our knowledge failed
to cure Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint in