The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1878-04-19
FASHION

fashion.
Butterfly bows + coming in
vogue again.
The fancy of the moment is for
plush scarfs.
Greek circlets of tortoise shell
bound with gold are worn on the
hair.
Pearl bead ornaments and fringe
will trim many Of the spring bon
nets.
Chambcry gauze is II of the
rrttiest materials tor evening
dresses.
The newest bracelets are serrents
of gold scales with jewels for eyes.
The French call the coming short
walking dresses costumes de tatl,
que.
Turkish rugs made of rags are
the latest rage in fancy work for
ladies.
New paper and envelopes are
covered with Japanese designs i'll
pale tints.
Cut.a.way jackets and short
skirts will be worn out by young
ladies in the spring.
Opera caps and flower bonnets
are becoming de rigueur for wear
at the opera.
White bcrege has again made its
appearance as II material for even
ing dresses.
Irish tapestry is the new ecru,
and brown linen, used for furniture
covers and lambrequins.
Flat bouquets of artificial flowers
to match the toilet take the place
of bows on ball and bridal slippers.
Kid gloves, fastened with gold
link fans, instead OF buttons, are
the newest styles in these impor-
tant articles Of ladies' dress.
The figures of new French prints
for spring wear simulate the knot
ted goods and bourette effects OF
the wool fabrics of this winter.
The latest thing in bangles is to
have the autograph engraved upon
the coin instead Of the monogram
and crest, as formerly.
Bangle necklaces, passing over
the head in the same way that
bangle bracelets do yer the
arm, are among the novelties Of
the season.
The ezra Diavolo" is the newest
round hat for spring. This stylish
shape is trimmed II little on one
side, and is becoming to most faces.
Tiny butterflies have lately been
INTRODUCED among the leaves and
flowers Of artificial wreathS, hou-
quets and sprays intended for even
ing wear.
One Of the prettiest fashions of
the ball season is the Greek circlet
in gold or silver for the hair. One,
two and three bands are equally
fashionable.
The newest lace pins r compoS-
ed OF the whole Christian name, or
of such notices as "Remember me-"
'FOrever,' '~'Souvenir," or ''FOrget
me not" formed entirely of dia-
mondS, pearls, or other jewels
standing out in high relief, with an
almost invisible setting.
Caterpillar fringe IS imported tor
trimming spring suits. This fringe
has secured its name by having
inch-long cable cords, covered with
shaded yellow or green floss.
Among the new garnitureS for
hats and bonnets are lunches of
lemons. an inch and a-half long,
and about the same size iii circnm-
ference. How long before cabbages
or turnips will adorn hats?
The three dresses ordered for
the young ~lnfantas Of Spain on the
occasion OF their sisters wedding,
we're green gauze OyerdreSseS trim.
med with clusters of pale pink roses
and punches Of foliage. \ scarf
drapPry Of the gauze, embroidered
with a vine in silver and mother
ot-pcarl, crossed the front of the
skirt; the understands were green
silk.
A white satin dress had the front
crossed by scarfs Of white tulle EN-
broidered with crimson silk and
silver. a PANEL upon each side
Of white satin WAS edged with silver
gimp and superbly embroidered
with shaded tulipsof pink and Grim
son. The back of the dress was
white satin falling IN deep silver
edged Nandycks Over Il crimson
velvet court train trimmed with Il
silver fringe.
The polonaise unites economy,
elegance and grace, yet again, after
repeated reSuscitatiOuS, its death
is finally announced. \ strong eff
fort will be made by the opposition
party to keep the polonaisc III eX-
iStence, so there will be "war to
the scissors" Two and three half
worn dresses could be r%cjuvenated
and ~amicably united in the polo
naise, and little can be effected in
this way with the princess dress,
which is simply Strengthened sweet
ness long drawn out" in IA fan or
court train, making a woman re-
semble a peacock.
A lovely dress of delicate crocus