Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-12-27
OUR NEW YORK LETTER.

OUR NEW YORK LETTER.
Suitabilitics - Dressing the Hair
Childrcn's outfits -Chsst-
mas Presents.
EDITOR INTELLIGENCER: THAT Ia
dies too broad by many inches should
adopt; costumes which cause them TO
look broader by as many more, is one
of the most lamentable .facts OF the day.
The attempt to give you an idea OF the
results produced, would be to describe
that which IS lndescrbable. and, there
fore. it Is left to your imagination.
Now. to slender form, there is nothing
more becoming than the panier style OF
dress; but that seems hardly reason
why it should be chosen by some ma
irons already weighted down by the
consequences of advancing years. 1t
can only be accounted tor on the ground
of that idea of self sacrifice which is
prominent in the female mind; that de-
votion to duty which is SO beautiful 4
trait. Doubtless that woman's husband
likes her to be in the fashion; and, to
please him, she makes very carica-
ture OF herself. Yet, if we would only
think about it, we would find that there
is always some means of avoiding
duty, and going yet deeper in the mat
ter, we should discover that there is,
generally. loophole somewhere, if we
but have the wit to find it, And such is
the fact, for just here we have the Di-
rectoire style OF dress, which is straight
and close-fitting at the sides, although
bouffant at the back.
| DRESSING THE HAIR.
| There never was snch liberty in dress
ing the hair. You may wear it IN any
way you please, and still be fashionable.
High, low, medium. ornate or simple
just as your fancy for the moment may
dictate. 1 hope, however. that these
lines will not meet the eye of any indi-
vidual who wears the French twist or
long curls, for such individual would
seem to be irreclaimably and utterly
past hope, insofar as fashion is concern
ed. Short curls. on the other hand, are
very stylish, and mix in prettily, almost
anywhere. And do let me entreat you,
furthermore, my good sisters, to vary
the mode of arranging your hair. Do
not always have it high, low or any
other way. Let it sometimes be one
thing; sometimes another. We don't
want always to see the same expression
on your faces, and there is nothing more
tiresome than the hair always disposed
in an unvarying contour. If an orna
ment be desired, choose some one OF
more of those tanciful devices in tor
, toise shell, silver or gilt, which are at
present so fashionable that flowers arc
, quite driven out.
: CHILDREN'S OUTFITS.
For little boy, of from five to six
the Beaufort suit is jaunty and becom
ing. consisting of box-plaited skir
and halt-iiLting jacket. The Celine cos
: fume would be pretty for a school girl
and IS suitable for almost any materia
3 of the day. With this rs street GOV
t ering, the Meroa jacket of medium
t length, with loose, double breasted
fronts and half fitting sacks, is at once
Y stylish and simple, and can be made VI
g in either cloth or suit goods. The Min
g coat would be a tasteful outdoor carmen
= for little girl. And, finally, thoug
scarce, perhaps, appropriate for thi
heading, l must give some description
of an elegant costume worn by Nine
Ambre, of the Mapleson opera com
pany. 1t was a Regina dress Of dar
9 satin, plain and brocaded. The iron
e was trimmed with a number of tlounces
l. over which was tied brocraded scarf
n with deep iringed ends. Tho overdres
e was cut away, and the train attached q
o the back by deep shirred heading
n Corsage square. Elbow sleeves.
). EXTREMES.
% Christmas brings up lists of fancy a
Ii ticles of all kinds. and the prices quote
s. by houses which cater to highly fasl
y ionable trade, are commentary on +,
T. publican simplicity. Shopping brace
= lets" (having a pencil attached) al
= quoted al S1s5. This, of course. to tn
mind Of the Fifth avenue belle is ind
a cative of economy, as she is enable
If thereby to strengthen out her expense
l. without loss of time. Single pencil
b are quoted at $500; shoe buttoner.
= So so; glove buttoaers, SIG; hairpi
s. boxes, Sc; travelling bags, S475; bo,
l. bon boxes, $50; glove stretchers, $50
'el shopping bags, 800; tablets, $50; un
1t brellas. $3.50, and higher.
h For gentlemen we observe. liqu,
TASKS, $3.50; liquor sets, $40; cor
+ screws, 3S; decanters, $50. and III
S. ward; toddy kettles, 1920 silver moun
a ed corks. $25; wine stands, $3.50; wiz
coolers. 800; beer mugs, SlOO; tan
'e ards, $500; bottle handles, S2I; a:
IS receivers. $40; segar cases, $50. al
in upward; cigar lighters, $50; Shawn
brushes, $62.
On comparison it will be found th
% extravagance is not altogether on IL
ol side of the ladies'. have, iarthermor
t. placed the heading "extremcs" with
purpose, for | know of no market
America, where goods are shown at :
Z low prices rs in New York.
l. Lucy CARTER.
CLOSE OF THE EVENINGS FESTIL
l. ITIES.
lFrom the Providence journal