The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-11-20

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knife is partly open, claspine i
. .gGds5 pippin a real real, eoneh
diamonds, representing nail heads, which
is very elegant and costly. Place this
beside the Leusaic conch shell, which is
perfect imitation Of the real, and one
cannot tell the genuine. A string of fish
in colored gold; a jockey playing leap
frog over horseshoe nail, and base ball
catcher" in the act Of falling, with the
very baae-ban- on the end Of his nose;
Easter eggs are enamelled on gold; and
gold baskets with champagne bottles,
perfect in their imitation, are also in.
troduced as scarfpins.
a, 4 IIALF-DREss OR MATINEE SUITS.
Fine black vest of English cloth is the
chosen material for this purpose, and the
coats are invariably lined with silk or
satin, the breast-facing running out part
" covering the lapels, and the edges Of
the coat are bound with very narrow
SILK braid. The vest is cut with neat
rolling collar, open to show about two
studs, with edges bound to match the
coat. PantalOons are of small checks of
bl"e, or black and white striped cassi-
mere. - @ &#
FULL DRESS SUITS. 7
Inc cost IS now finished upon the edges
with line silk cord, and cut moderately
long, above the bend Of the knee. Of
course these are Of broadcloth and the
Innings are Of rich materials, generally
OF white or black satin, as the taste of the
Wearer may suggest. The vest is cut low,
but straight, not scooped out as formerly,
Tor the shirt bosom must uot show as
prominently as itsdid last season. The
dceskin pantaloons measure. for gentle
man five feet ten inches in height, about
twenty -inche knee and eighteen inches
around the bottom (this is in proportion),
worked with moderate spring so as to
fall gracefully over the boot. No stiffen-
ing IS used in the bottoms. sss~7,
+H# H.. OVER COATS
The fall overceat, applicable to any
suit, is made of, dark mixtures or fine
diagonals; in fact, there is nothing in the
market specially for these overcoats. The
lapels are made perfectly soft, so that thew
Will turn back with ease, giving stylish
roll, and the silk breast Innings are faced
out TO cover half the lapel. They arc
tlnlshad with velvet collar matching the
color OF the coat, and the edges are bound
or stitched, according to the character of
the goods. ...>,-
In winter overcoats there is very little
change. except they are not single
breasted, and in the matter OF length they
are shorter, measuring about one inch
below tie knee. Velvet collars, with the
edges of the coat piped with velvet, will
be popular, giving handsome, rich effect
to the garment, and the facings chiefly
are of matelasse. The cloths principally
used are Whitneys, Cron bic, Elysiums,
fur beavers, Meltons and Kerseys.
A novelty in overcoats is the reversible
Ulster. One side is OF heavy cloth of
one color, and the opposite side shows a
subdued plaid. This will become popu
lar tavorite as the cold weather advances
especially with young men. It can be
worn with the plaid side for business and
turned for the evening, presenting very
dressy effect.
FASHIONABLE SHOES.
The prevailing style OF gentlemen s
winter walking boots are calf. kid tops,
cut highin the ankle, either with elastic
sides or buttoned. They are seamless in
front, showing efectually the arch in the
instep; and when warmth is particularly
desired they are lined with channels skin
The "Nobbiest' shapes are made on the
Hapgood Spanish arch instep last, with
broad walking heels, wide, heavy double
soles, with water proof sole placed be-
tween the inner and outer soles- sure
preventive to wet or cold feet. Where a
heavy light shoe is desired the addition
of the cork sole is favorite. 81.
Light or dress walking boots are very
much worn, made with cloth tops, match
ing the suit, and narrow English toes,
with or without caps. Hard boxed"
toes are thing of the past, soft box
ing now taking the lead, the the being
made very thick and narrow, the foot
extending to the end OF the shoe. The
soles are made heavy, with toe edges
'bevelled, giving them the appearance Of
being very light. THESE shoes are made
on the extreme Spanish arch last, which
has become equally popular with ladies
and gentlemen. This instep does not
necessitate the placing the heel under the
centre Of the foot, but can be used wish q
low, broad heel and broad sole, the term
applying only to the instep proper.