Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-09-21
The Fashions at Conkling's.

As we announced last week. Mr.. NJ. W.
CouklIng reached home Monday from the
east, where he had been purchasing very
large stock OF those delicate patterns for
wom-n'> wear, ind the many ct ~ceteras
which 30 10 make up the whole of what is
genericaily known us "dry goods Mr..
toukIIng is 8 man Of such refinement OF
taste, and such rare judgment IN anticIpst-
Ing the wishes OF the ladies, that We were
satisfied his selections would be judiclous,
and would include all the late novelties In
color- ami styles that have been studied out
hy the fancitui and fertile brains of Paris
caterers to fashion. The goods are now
opened, and from our ramble, between the
| plies OF cloths, costumes, lingerie, ]Chauserie,
lace-. irlnges. and 30 on, da iEfnr.Ym, and
our chats with the genius which presldes
over them, We learned that there VIII be a
radical chang" in styles this autumn, ca
peclaiiy in cosOrs and textures. The ''lrai-
non poluuaIse,' with a short skirt; 1.-The
I.amballe." the "Leonora" walking skirt,
and the "Cecelia" basque are among the
mysteries OF the female toilet which he talks
very glloiy of 81 coming in beside the
"Duches>s'' matinee, and the "GrazieIls''
and the ''E-meraiia" very pretty oyer,kirt-.
In materials, Mes>r-. Conkling K Co. have
an endless variety. Among the prrttiess
things tor ladies' suitin,-, we observe the
Silvia cloths, with lines OF gold running
through them, n new fabric. The Bayonne
suitIug-.whicI are very similar to the goods
Worn by gentlemen, will be largely worn by
ladies III walking suits, without ~wrapplnss,
As Will the heavy tuftrd cloths and Alaska
-ultings. Cashmrre> run In bronze. myrtle,
steel blue, Russia browns, old wine and
French gray. In trimmings, sstIns, silks
aud velvets seem TO he preferred. Polished
bone ana carved pearl buttons have almost
entirely taken the place OF silk buttons, and
the new ones are ui very pretty colors aud
designs. Cloah- are made shorter, OF dag
onai and plain beaver cloths, trimmei with
y~eiyets. silks and frInges. Neck wear tend,
to silver and gold tipped III hing-, large
turn down collars, with white lace aud
chenille ties. and with cuffs 10 mat, h in fin
i>h aud color. handkerchief have kept up
with the general prOgre>>ivenes> in styles,
sI'i we Were shown q prr!usion-sOme IN
-Ilhs of delicate shades, and others heauti-
'- AZ - ~ 'N'' ,
finger which are 10 toy with them. Tn
dressed kids Will be much used for street
Wear, aud four and six button kids for eve
uinCs and receptions. Thread gloves are
made with four and six buttons. In stock
ings there is not much change, gray and car
dlnal red beng the prevailing culors. There
are a number OF new styles in shoes. no;a-
bly, new designs In French goat and Kid
walking boots, with low heel, and made on
what is known as the "Crc0Ie'' last; and a
very neat Thing III the way OF an imitation
button boot, which laces up some two ill.,
cheS higher than anything that has hereto
fore been sold. Everything serms to he
very cheap indeed Mr. e.. says that he Ia.
never ound goods 50 low. We noticed TIL.
pariIcul ,rly IN Carpet,-very fine tapestry
Brussels In unique and pretty designs, be.
ing held at % cent, per yard, and ingrsins
at from 80 to 90 cents. Ingrains tend Il
small rich figures, with light backgrounds
aud are very soft and attractive. Lidie.
cannot spend q half hour better than il
looking through this beautiful assortment
OF ev,rythiug that Is delicate aud en- rsgI
for this autumn's snd winters wear, ever
II they are not ready TO purchase. that they
may see the very Latest styles, designs anC
textures that Will be worn.