The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1878-03-28
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
Spring Mlllinory---Costumeo, Gloves, and
Parasols.

| looking tnlngS lHlaSluaplt. Oo III yo"'
garden on some October or November
day and look at the sad colored roses,
wistfully hanging pale heads, perhaps
half despoiled remnants of departed
flowers, or "gone TO seed" pods and beE-
ries of all kinds, rattling forlornly, and
you have an idea of what we think e1-
ceedingly lovely in millinery just now.
They are lovely because they are fash
ionable, and because they have new
name. These uncertain, washed-out COL
ors are the Hauane shades-cigar colors,
in other words-browniuh gray, grayish
brown, and the like. Nature is in no
wise consulted, and ne have brown and
gray buttercups and hyacinths, besides
roses and long list of other flowers.
Mixed in with such "waste of dullncss,"
however, we find the gayest of poppies,
the freshest of blossoms, the greenest of
leaves; so, after all, there is room for
choice.
Shapes are modest, tho three most
prominent being the Marie Stuart, the
Normandy, fitting like child's Cap, and
shape with falling coronet brim in
front. But trimmings are bold, and bon
nets are made conspicuous by Aaring
resets, enormous Alsatian bows and or
namentation massed. Satin is in high
favor, but the newest thing, is watered
ribbon. Rough and ready s.raws will be
popular for general wear, while for dress,
We have chips, either black or white, and
Tuscan and Leghorn braidu.
It is bourette here, there and every
where, and tuftings and knotsingS swarm
not only on semi-transparent goods, but
on grenadines and gauzes. Even tho
new percales are stamped in imitation,
but the surfaces Of course are smooth.
For general wear, Nc find serges and do
beges in soft shades, of gray or brown,
but in black the grand opera cashmeres
and alpacas, beaver mohairs and Turkish
brilliantines are both durable and hand
some.
Costumes are devised on the principle
of elet we'll enough alone" There are
no special changes, nor should there be,
when the princess dress, with its graceful
sweep, is all that can be desired. Then,
for out door wear, we have the short
walking skirt and cut away jacket
Mark the phrase; tits masculine one,
but it is both appropriate and expressive,
for these little jackets are really jackets,
and, furthermore, have vests to match.
Then, in finish, comes the turned-up
collar and tie-both just as manish aa
can be.
In writing that there are no special
changes in costumes, have written
truly, but, nevertheless, we have stylish
notifications adapted to the spring, of
which mention may be made. The Syl-
phine polonaise is very becoming to
slender figures, and with blouse waist
is made tight fitting BY a. belt. The Fe-
lisa and Seraphine are also distinguished
polonaises, while in the way of walking
skirt We have the Adriana, with Carmen
blouse basque and Autoinine cut away
jacket.
In trimmings, bands and fringes lead,
and so ne have them in all degrees, both
high and low. Then, again, you may
trim with the material, and here NE still
see knife plaitings or shirrings, but the
latter are made like gathered tuckp.
Buttons are used in profusion, and the
drapery is sometimes also caught by
buckles.
Bouquet embroidered" gloves are OK
tremely pretty, showing bouquet on the
back of the hand, finely wrought in silk.
Soft shades of gray or brown are worked
in two tones Of the same colors, or black
gloves are charmingly relieved by bright
embroidery. But the self:sitched gloves
are also fashionable, and nere the Harris
seamless is most elegant in fit, and also
very durable. The Victoria, costing
somewhat less, is an excellent glove, and
the Donna Maria may likewise bo re-
commended. For evening and full dress,
the Harris Provost side cut glove is pre-
ferred, and comes in white and all pale
shades.
In parasols, the Canopy" is succeeded
by the "bell" top, and ne find black silk
and levantine brought forward to an un-
usual extent. The edges are finished by
bound scollops alternating with ribbon
loops, and effects at once tasteful and
varied are produced by harruonizing and
contrasting colors. A long ribbon loop
and ends to match those on the edges is
pendant at the top. Handsome fringes
are also employed in ornamentation.
Other stylish parasols are of pongee in
the new Havane shades, trimmed with
fringe, or With bound scollops and loops
of ribbon. New handles are of ebony,
mounted with numerous rings of ivory,
or are wrought in Japanese designs.
Sizes are eighteen inches. Children's
parasols are cunning limitations, but
oftentimes are of lighter colored silk,
and the scollops sometimes alternate
with tassels. Dogs heads are carved in
bamboo handles of sun umbrellas, glass
beads simulate eyes, and silver collar
and bell passes around the make-believe
neck.
LUCY CARTER.
South Carolina is making progress