Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-03-15
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
New Materials Millinery - Cos
observation-disclosures.
MATERIALS.

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MATERIALS.
Prints aud jaconets devised OF
floral patterns are charming repro
auctions of what nature i'll her hap
piest moments has accomplished
But blossoms, buds aud attendant
leaves of green are almost always
very small aud the surface
closely. In all wool, and silk ano
wool materials, the colors, of course
become subdued, and here we hnd
the term damassu applied, while
reaching yet higher types in all SILK
we come to those rich brocades which
will constitute an important part. OF
the handsomest spring costumes
Pekin stripes are also quite fashions'
BILE, and in various widths appear OH
all classes of goods. For general wear
very thin woolens are in quiet shades
of gray or brown. while some of the
most expensive have hairs lying fiat
ever the surface after the manner OF
India camei's- hair which, during
the winter, was 80 highly esteemed.
Thin gauges are covered either with
brocaded patterns disposed at ram
dom Y the surface, or In stripes,
or are heavily e%yerriddsn by velvet
bars or stripes. uz
MILLINERY.
The most elegant bonnets are of
soft yellow Tuscan or chips, aud are
brought out In shapes which, with
crown of medium height. show q
wide brim of equal dimension all
round. This brim the milliner catches
according to her fancy, and in con-
we find considerable varie-
~. In general the brin flares over
the forehead, but the flowers are not
placed inside but outside, where they
r used with much boldness. Most
frequently they appear in heavy rows
without foliage, but sometimes rich
sprays are seen, nor are bouquets ex-
.cluded. Full bloom roses are in
great favor, as well also as cryssn-
the6iums and peoples. Long ostrich
plumes sweeps over these f%ancifully
shaped b%onnets, and oftentimes the
trimming is of soft silk or satin on
the bias disposed in folds, while on
the inside q lining of dark velvet OF
asherring of silk forms an effective
contrast. Breton lace is in great
favor In miliinery,and is combined in
81 manner Of ways. Al. for rib
bons. my whole letter might be de-
voted to then, and yet the description
be incompleie. Suffice it to say that
every possible variety of floral pat
tern appears, reaching in the more
expensive styles to very elaborate
brocades. while stripes, plaids aud
plain satin, movie OF gros grain are
In. equal favor. Beside ribbons, we
find materials in large variety
brought out for millinery-gauze,
brecades, stripes. plaids and open
work silks called -quipures. Rough
and ready straws for general wear
are more uniform in shape, aud while
rising to a moderate height over the
forehead are pressed close to the head
at the sides. Some are in bright
mixture of celors-red, blue, yellow,
etc., like the brighter varieties of
mixed dress goods. English walking
hats re-appear, as well also rs tur-
bans ; both being variously modified.
COSTUMES.
Combination costumes are in quite
As much favor as they have ever been,
and thus, while fancifully devised
materials appear in overwhelming
varieties, yet everywhere we see
plain goods intended to be used in
Offset. Short costumes have, Of
course, taken firm hold. A charming
suit in this style has a short skirt
trimmed with double box plaits, a.
t%ernating with bands, and with this
the Lophee overskirt and D~erectoire
jacket are combined. Brocade and
satin are the materials used. A pref.
ty house toilette of bronze velvet
and damassu is made with Frida
oserskirt aud Melanie basque. while
another equally effective and also
with demi-trained skirt ia made
Lamballe polsnalse, very bouffant in
the back, with basque trimmed in
front to represent a Louis XVI vest.
GLOVES.
In gloves, the handsomest novelty
OF the season is the Harris Paris kid
lace top. This as the name shows,
has a finishing Of finest quality kid,
cut in imitation of Valenciennes lace,
which is about three inches wide on
The outside of the arm, gradually
sloping to the inside, where a email
portion is left plain for the button.
Prices commence at 81 IS. The Harris
Frevost side = cut glove is much
sought after for evening and full
dress, while the Harris seamless from
three buttons at So is in all lengths,
and holds a leading position as both
elegant and durable. The Victoria
and Donna Maria are excellent at
still lower prices.
CARPETS.
H~ousekeepers in the sprlngtime
are wide awake on the subject Of
carpets. Here we find Persian and
Indian patterns very fashionable, as
well also as East lake and Egyptian
design. AL new ideas find represent
tation at the leading house of Shsp-
Pard Knapp, which rising conspicu-
Gus on Thirteenth street and Sixth
Avenue is the chief business estab.
llshment of that portion of the city,
now a resort which closely rivals
Broadway. Devoted exclusively to
carpetings, upholstery and curtains,
the stock includes every variety. In
the first line we find all STYLES of
carpets, from Moquette to ingram
in the two last, all grades from the
simple and inexpensive to goods of
the finest and richest texture. Out
of town orders are filled with con-
scientious care and have invariably
given entire satisfaction. Merchant,