The New York herald., 1878-03-24
SPRING FASHIONS.
HOW Beauty May Be Adorned
Just Now.
b o N N E T s
N e w
Ladies' Gloves, Ribbons and Out
door Walking Suits.


for "best" and "turned" and "altered" and
s'clcanedn and s.retrimmed'' are over. One OF the
interesting facts regard to spring bonnets IL
this that thou gh they not enlarged made Into
''coal scuttles'' any other abominaton they are
still more bonnets than fashion has allowed fora long
time. In many gentle modesty Of outline seems the
chief characte restic and some styles are precisely
similar the quaint ilttlo caps which n with entire
simplicity around the heads Of children. Other styles
partakc less Of the cottage shape, and OF
soft hno black or whio chip instead Of
straw. They very much trimmed with
flowers but those by no obtrusive.
The blossoms are small and surrounded with One
grass leaves foliage Small berres such as cider-
berries different stages OF color and growth. and
black, red and white currants arc in trcat demand.
Fcrns leaves and Weeds in which blossoms arc half
hidden embedded, preferred to masses OF crude
color and certainly much moro artistic. Gilt ard
silver again appear and buckles OF pearl
white or delicate gr y.
Round hats Tor young persons or for general wear
are brought out in considerable variety Of style and
shape, and here we may observe crowns higher than
elsewhere. The jaunty brms find representation in
an especial manner, and the Eugish walking hat ap-
pears more.
II shapes are modest the scarcely be said
of trimmings Not only is there much that is pre-
tenous material but the way in which II Is masscd
very bold Huge rosetes arc mounted aoit, or the
lsrge Alsatian bow Is set astride on the top, thus
changing tho character OF the bonnet aud rendering It
oftentimes quite striking in appearance. Some bon
nets indeed, are covered by trimmings that tho
foundation balow rs scarce recogniz zabie Such
ampes OF rather exceptional; stii' they
serve as index OF prevailing sentiments. aud u Is
safe to say ornamen tations IN millinery
usually elaborate.
II must 90 confessed that satin has 10 . sii..s
degree lost prestige from the fact thai wslsred
ribbon is brought forward. and dsvotees OF fsshion
generally discard older favorte in order TO patron
zs whatever may DO new. Some OF the new watered
ribbons have backs and tho Two In combination
are very effective. Doublofaced satin ribbons
also used, or again. such sido ana
Rros grain the other.
FASHIONABLE ooLoRs.
As cooring, 1t may be said that brilliant shades
Of red are much used but the pronounced yeilows of
las, season seem 10 have paed with the increasing
warmth Of spring sunshine Yellow is fashionable,
but tho tints in general moro refined This, how
ever, is not always case, tor and thon deep
tones OF that color will be used.
The Introduction Of the new Havana shades is
novelty in color. In rDDon, SILK or satin they are
homutuIes very delicate bordering on gray, yet DIS
tlnct lhcrelrom an orownish tugcs Flowers
thereby become dademed bleacned ,.and this
conns ctiou very peculiar elects IN horal garntture
are produced.
the sprins, they give real novelty an0,
prel,ly combined as they generally are with bright
relieving tones, they certainly are aitracIve, PODS
hall d. led, win tinges OF autumn ike brown,
rus,le together aud worn stalks hold what Is left OF
departed roses. Sometimes these berry-ike rem-
nants are bright red moro frequently they g.ve
OF ravagss OF time by streaks or spots OF
decay al hand.
Even roses in bloom and roseouds, whether pseping
forth or hall blown, soem overtakcn NY nn untimev
bhsht. or AGAIN, have laded Appearance. as u too
Tho Results also are produced In other flowers.
which look either blasted or as ii the color had faded
from Them.
The foregoing remarks arc not, however, of uni-
versal applleation jor IN contrast may be seen the
freshest J flowers IN many colors Poppies in
since Their gay launtnes give most desirabe
contrast TO the uncertain tnts elsewhere to ee OBJ
served
A decided novelty may be noted in I'm shngs of
wax or gut BEADS AS well heavy gilt cordngs. The
nrst named are when used on bonnets, strung on a
wire ana placed usually around the edges Another
style bead is delicate shade OF French gray,
and gilt ana silver ornaments again appear.
CHAPEAUx A LA MODE.
Refined specimens ol millinery are white through
out, as. Ior example, white chip OF rare quality Is
.rmmed Win White watered ribbon, one superb
white oslricn plume and line wnite tip a single
rose, win ndant bud and lew green leaves,
are added. The orim Is lined with black velvet
A black CHIP bonnet mas a crown OF medium height
AMIR close fitting Drim. Inc trimming consists OF
black sain loops laced win cardinal Color, aud a
heavy monture oi deep red roses, faded leaves aud
ierns There are Two ses Of strings, both OF narrow
satin robou oae par DlcK and Tue other cardinal.
These are tied under the chin. he brim Is corded
win cardinal satin, and plisse of cream coIored
Ilaiian luce Is placed inside, extending beyond the
brin.
A bonnet OF dove coIored CHIP is trimmed with
'Pars,an" ribbon on the right slde ana t0ng pao
blue ostrich feather at the left
A beautiful bonnet tn white CHIP shows q high
square crown and rather close brm, 1lied In with
pullipps OF rose.coIored satin rhis IS trimmed with
very ucavy monture Of white and blush roses aeii-
cate leaves anu erus aud ut The back iai graceful
loops oi narrow, doubleaced riboon, pale ross .coi
one SIDE and wdtered ~hI,e oL tno
other The 0I ribbon 10 match and should
be tied under the chn-
A DOnneL OF lray chp, pointed In snape--Chiu OILS
has turned down corone. Ia irout 1t rs trlmmed'
tne loi, front Win bunch oi leaves and
bud, at the Uack with loops oi stn RIBBON, pae
blue size gray me oth-. Tue corUnet
is aith pae blu veivei, ana parrUw paitlngof
white Grape Ilsse protects IL from contact with the
hair.
straw bonnets now be had variety OF
coors, as 10 mach tho shade OF eacu dress Tins
rash Ion however, will be cusive, persvns who
are economical not feel thense compelled
have as many bonnets dresses Cupotes Tor tue
spr,u. are made IN shades the crown VI SILK oi
comparatively dark co,or ana The iacng Of the Dr,m
OF sutin lghter shade. Tins isshioa permits
ades oi An econvin modernlze q last years
bou net by lining IL win a "a iegelL c0lor
RIBBONS.
The new ribbons are decdediy different from any
thug seen In mas line Tor years. They wide
tormeriy, Dut very rcu. aud give character to tne
oDec, with which they are associated. The very new
Of the reversiuie ribbons savor ite TOO OF
the CONVEX or Harlequin style particularly wnen |, Is
carricu out IN color
In some OF tnesc ribbons as many as six different
shades are representcd--thrce upon ih
of an entrely Inherent snade upon the osher Three
coors oil lawn viii be c0ntrdste1 with three shades vi
red, three OF bismutn Win blue. and three OF wood
brown with three oil owe green, and another style
shows astrpe oi black, mar aud pink These shades
not often closely related Dut very often WIDE
apart, and create sort shock sensitive, ncr-
vous organization. There are beautiful satn ribbons,
however, which are worry rich aud iend tnems ewes
effectively to tho purposes 0 useful decoration. Mar
row, reversible riDD0ns are used 10 form fiat and
hanging loops upon bounots, and also upon Princess
dresses, poioDaise anu basques.
Auctbcr novelty shown ~ messy embroidered
sprays o shaded leaves, IN their natural colors,
paiL GROUNDS, oil handsome ontrasting shaaus ono
has surface OF pale tan color with the leaves
embroidered IN autumn tints, and Tho effect very
rich.
STYLES
Although some very noticeaOe novelties are intro
duceu IN govcs, yet the sch stItchcu long on tue
wrist remain iavor largely oDKci
than any other and more recent style. ms u doubt
loss owing TO the inct that tGey really in
ceilent that ladies ioah to felIaush tnem
Whatever may ue the counter aLtractions Ulci cd.