Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1880-11-05

novelties for young ladies', the most strlk-
lug of which is cap-shape, resembling an
ecclesiastical Deretta and this is sometimes
called the Leonardo da Vinci, from SINH
larity to the cap worn by the famous pain
ter, Another youthful hat is the Able, a
modification Of the English walking hat,
which is worn back of the head instead Of
over the brow Feathers come more and
more into favor. Entire hats are made OF
them, often the whole crown is composed
of feathers, while bands, breasts and heads
are constantly seen. Birds are used at
times, yet not frequetly. and the same may
be said of wings, So whatever you may
have in the feathered line, fear not to use
it. -.s, 81 ntu -.s4ti. .
And still they gazed and still the wonder grew"
Accustomed as we are to novelties and
wonders of all kinds, the spectacle pre-
sented at the windows OF leading Broad
way house, where a number Of evening
fabrics are shown, is such as to bring
staring groups perpetually before them.
SatinS covered with dots as large as a trade
dollar are placed beside others which dis
play bouquets Of flowers a foot long, and
wide in proportion. Velvets and satlns
glisten with beautiful beaded patterns,
where sometimes the dropping petals OF a
fuchsia are simulated by beaded pendants
hanging loosely. Iridescent beads show
all the colors of the rainbow, or enllven-
ing results are obtained by flowers IN
natural colors composed of beads. These,
however, are quite delicate, evinclng the
utmost refinement IN the choice of hues.
Not so, however, where flowers are woven,
for here the colorings are often the most
gorgeous possible combinations OF bright
red and yellow and other mixtures equally
pronounced, being not uncommon. These
superb materials are made up either as the
fronts of costumes. with flowing velvet
trains, or at times these ideas are reversed,
and with heightened sweep the train at
the back gives opportunity for exhibiting
some gorgeous succession of brocaded or
beaded designs. Thus, therefore, the most
elegant evening dresses usually hang in
close princess style. Often the corsage
fits as close as corset. is laced at the
back, and without a sleeve, unless short
strap below the arm may deserve that
name. The neck is round and low, but
here flush can be given by Grecian
bertha, which softens the severity OF out
line. Pointed waists are also in favor.
and in different style from either, is a
basque made high on the shoulders with
elbow sleeves, and close at the throat,
opening below in triangular shape. Rows
of large beads are reckOned an especially
stylish finish to these waists; gilt, rides
cent and Roman pearls being most used.
Please take notice that have not once
made use OF the word silk This is be-
cause the luxury of the day has travelled
beyond that term. High style now re-
quires nothing less than satin, either plain
(Of which there are several yarieties) or
superbly brocaded or beaded, or velvet
both plain and richly figured. Flowers
are, of course, quite out Of place with
these richer fabrics, and ii occasionally
employed are united with simple organdies
and tie like. s-1.,
The prediction that this would be win
ter of velvet, holds good. Nothing is in
so much favor as a combination for the
new handkerchief plaided Woolens. Often
the skirt is of velvet, with basque and skirt
of the wOOlen or the two materials appear
throughout. Basques and trimmed skirts
have indeed taken nav lease of life with
the coming in of fall fashions and in much
variety of shape have certainly leading
position. The Titanla is one of the prettiest
new basques of which the distinguishing
feature is a shirred skirt attached under
the pointed back. 1t is Ornamented with
a square collar and shirred drapery and
belt.On the front, rendering it very becom-
ing to slender persons. With the Dlanora
skirt, it would make an effective walking
suit. The Rietta basque is also quite novel
and forms handsome combination with
the Imperia adjustable train which can be
transformed into short skirt. Several
new shapes in outdoor garments have re-
Gently made their appearance. The most
peculiar is the Richelieu pelisse having the
middle of the front and back shirred at the
neck and falling below in heavy plaits.
The sleeves are somewhat in pagoda style
and are trimmed with shirring and ruffie
around the hand; the pendent portion
shirred to point and finished with tas-
sci. This design is, of course, unsuitable to
material heavier than silk, satin de Lyon,
etc. The Russian paletot is much better
adapted to cloth or other thick goods, YET
1t could be made up in thick silk Sicilienne
or satin. g. 44
HOLIDAY GOODS.
Signs of coming Christmas begin to
show themselves. There is marked in
crease in displays of toys, household KIN lex
knacks and presentation books, etc., while
dealers in holiday goods are working night
and day. The novelties which we are
promised are numerous and striking, and
inventors find manufacturers more ready
UunA cVCI DcIO I6s W purchase LILO devices
of their brains. In truth the great trouble
this year will be to select from among the
new and pretty things offered to ones
choice. Our old friends the Ehrichs, of
Eighth Avenue, have foreseen this difficult
ty and are ready with the Christmas num-
Der OF. their Fashion Quarterly" to relieve
the perplexity into which many will be
thrown. Sweeping the entire range of
Christmas requirements they haveiassorted
and classified the various articles suitable
for presents, so that any one taking up the
book can see at glance just what is to be
had in the different departments. just how
it looks and just what it will cost. Chill
dren's toys-an endless array-occupy one
division; silver ware another; glass and
china. a third; Christmas stationary,
fourth, and so on through ninety-six
large quarto pages. The book is really a !
readable and interesting one, even to those
unhappy few who are not looking to
them for presents, The ILLUSTRATIONS. of |
which there are hundreds, are oapitally !
executed; the descriptions are vivid and |
lucidly written and the price of each arti-
Gle is quoted for the benefit of intending
purchasers, How the Ehrichs can afford
to get up such book and sell it for Is
cents seems ineOMprehe but they
promise to send it for that price to any
address by mail, Your readers might do |
worse than to accept the offer.
LUCK CARTER, :.