Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-11-29
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
Bonncls ana Evening and
Bridal COstumcs-FashiOn
in EurS.
BONNETS AND HATS.

BoNNElS AMI
EDITOR INTELLIaENCEH: just think |
of an OWLS head-not little one, either |
. being perched on q bonnet, the
great eyes staring at you. Yet this
is what l have seen at more than
one fashionable miiliner's. AS for bugs,
ii l were to tell you the number l saw
on one bonnet, you would never believe
me. Who could believe that more than
one hundred were gathered together
old and young, big and little. But there
they were, not only large as life, but
quite US natural. inasmuch as they were
real, genuine Brazilian bugs. Among
young ladies there is such rage for the
Derby hat that it IS refreshing to see
anything else. The fashionable style is
in felt. having simply band and either
with or without wing. They are eco
nomical enough. since 81 so will buy a
nice one with wing. Then. again, there
are saucy looking ielts having wide
brims, and these, when bound with
some bright colored silk, trimmed with
the same, and finished by wing, are
jaunty and coquettish as possible. Tur-
bans are quite fashionable; sometimes
being made with soft crown, and by the
addition of pair OF strings may be
transformed into bonnets and worn by
matrons. A charming bonnet was worn
the other day by Mime. Valeria, as She
came in from driving. 1t was of dark
green satin antique, lightened by rich
ostrich piumes shaded from dark green
into gold. Drawing Off her creamy,
white-kid, lace-top gloves, sho laid them
carelessly together with the bonnet upon
her Weber piano, and seated herself for
some moments repose in an easy char,
when leisure was afforded for survey
of her dress, which was Hortensia cos
tume of green striped velvet, made with
untrimmed lower skirt and panier polo
naise of green and gold brocade. She
has won greatly upon the New York
public, and is now, as we all know. a
great favorite. 1 will add that not Va
leria only, but all the other leading
members of Mapleson's company, arc
using the Weber piano.
BRIDAL AND EVENING COSTUMES.
White satin is the leading material tol
bridal costume. An elegant one re-
Gently worn by wealthy bride was'o
white satin, made with long square
train, panier drapcry extending from tho
plated front, square -necked basque ant
elbow sleeves. 1t Was finished will
white jet passementerio and embroidered
illusion. A bouquet OF orange blossoms
and white crushed roses was placed OF
the lett side of the corsage, from whicl
a spray of buds extended half wa,
around the neck The veil of ILLUSION
falling over the face was attached b,
orange blossoms and white crushc,
roses. The four bridesmaids wor
dresses of white illusion over white sill
made demi-train. The corsage square
necked basaues, sleeves OF illusion ant
silk, reaching to the wrist. Two wer
finished with sprays of blue flowers an
two with pink. On evening toiletes i
general, flowers, if used, are dispose
of in bouquets or small sprays, and thl
to the disadvantage OF garlands. Bu
the introduction of gayly colored brc
cades and embroidered silks has great
interfered with the employment of flow
ers. Hand-embroidered satins, silks
and velvets are, indeed, among tn
choicest novelties of the season, and ar
combined with plain material of lik
character. Sometimes the embroider
covers the surface so closely that it
scarcely to be seen, and, rs may be SUI
posed, opportunity is often given for
display of the richest colors. Price
run up to $50 the yard.
| FASHIONS IN FURs.
Sets OF tiger, cat, and leopard skins
the natural colors are noticeable move
ties, and they are very pretty. Prett
because they are in keeping with til
abandon in the way of color, and ais
because they are so very different trol
what we have been accustomed t.
Prices, too, are moderate, since mu
may be bought for SIS. l don't sa
anything about boas, for as it happen
boas are not the thing just now. TT
rage for silk dolmans trimmed wit
fur has almost driven out anythin
around the neck, but If anything is d.
| sired. it should be an e'chatpe, a sort
long fur scarf. Little fur bags are e:
ceedingly cunning, and, of course. al
worn attached at the side. A pretty S
of tiger cat was worn by Miss Vande
bilt-e'chaipe, mutf and bag Her co
tune was the new Celia skirt and Ro
mella paletot of mixed cloth. For il
door wear. the Marquise wrapper
stylish, being three-fourths tight al
having a panier effect, given by Gu
away jacket. The jacket can be omitte
and the design will then be a plain &
brielle. Lucy CARTER.
A SCRAP OF HISTORY.