The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1879-04-09

And bravely onward gone from strength to
strength"
When earthly tolls and cares are over-past.
FASHION NOTES.
Kilt skirts will be worn again this sum-
mer.
Fancy ribbons are largely used for loop
ings-
Tesselated effects are shown in Easter
toilets.
Black satin slippers are studded with small
steel beads.
Ladder-like bows are used to adorn rich
costumes.
Worth's last dresses are shorter even than
those worn here.
Madras colors and combinations have a
peculiar fascination.
Diaper patterns in light wooden goods are
very much admired.
In the line of hosiery. fashion has done
much in the way OF show.
Dress and millinery exhibits have been
well patronized this week.
The costumes exhibited are marvels of
beauty and elegant finish.
Camers-hair bunting is . new dress ma
terlal. 1t drapes gracefully.
Fashion this season, and the next also,
calls for lace in dress identifying.
There is full representation OF yellow IN
the list of new spring colors.
A very tempting assortment of dress orna-
ments is displayed by our stores.
Frnges have not lost their prestige They
come in great diversity of design.
Handsome new card-receivers are of Long
wyware with Japanese designs.
Silks striped and quadrille, come in com.
bination with fine rbbsd velvet.
Corduroy velvet is seen on spring costumes
combined with wool materials.
The millinery display includes chapeaux
from all the leading houses in Paris.
Among the dress goods may be found rare
bargains, embracing all the freshest ideas.
Among the fringes and band embellish-
ments there are q number of pretty novel
ties.
In the lines of silk and mixed goods the
"openings'' have presented a handsome
variety.
The fashion in France is for ladies to take
tea IN bonnet and gloves, and without cloak
or jacket.
New walking boots for ladies have pointed
toes, and are much higher in the ankle than
formerly.
Nantes will be worn this spring; some are
deliberately trimmed with fringe and passe-
mentrie.
Although satin has been much used this
winter, 1t will be still more fashionable in
the summer.
Rings and wide bracelets of black enamel
are worn by ladies to make their hands and
arms look fair.
The "openings'' of the past two weeks have
been crowded with society ladies, and trade
has been most fatteringly good.
The display of toilet accessories is exceed
ingly interesting; every article of extra
adjoining can be purchased at low prices.
Handsome embroideries for underwear
are very stylish for trimming children's
clothing.
There is a great tendency to creamy tinges;
these pale effects in dress and ribbons are
already favorites with elegantes, both old
and young.
English women are wearing silver gray
for their spring costumes. 1t is becoming to
brunettes, but the neutral tints in blonde
hair do not accord well with it.
Partisan women are wearing their hair in
fat bands, putting slightly near the ears, and
arrange their back hair In two braids,
fastened high on the head with tortoise
shell comb.
In the millinery department the exhibit oil
trimmed and untrImmed bonuets and hats
presents a number of new ideas. 1t appears
that dress effects are gwen in cheapeaux,
and the two modes are copies of fashionable
upholstery.
Correspondence cards now haye fairy-llke
Japanese fans in blue and silver, and coral
and gold embossed in the corner; Others
have odd little ornaments in the same col
ors and metals, making bright spot ID the
right-hand upper corner.
Fashion fayors much that is gay in para
sols-the japanese mode produced in rich
silks is quite taking" The Jockey" de
signs are narrow gay stripes, an then there
are wide bright stripes and clouded effects
The handles are all fancifully finished.