Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1880-02-06

tn0S never Heem out OF place, but always a
most exquisite and perfectly natural part Of
their surroundin.s. In the pretty h me Of
an artist in New York Ia modest fat) one
may any day 6nd bis wife, refined look.
ing but not At all handsome woman ).
She possesses no dismonds and but little
lace, for she would not have none but the real
and the fine, and thee her hcsband cam
not afford; hut he can supply the requis-
ties for the dainty wardrobe which she
fashions herself, and her soft white morning
gown of simple wool, with broad gold belt
and red talma with hood which she puts on
when she stems to the balcony, makes a
charming and picturesque costume a. it ia
poasible to conceive. intensively in harmony
with her tasteful rooms where birds aud
plants aourish and bonks are the most
treasured friends. One little boy belongs
70 the pair, and he always calls for his
"pretty" mamma. His mamma il not pref
", but he will believe she is to his dying
day. aud 40 will his father, because ahe
wears clothes which look pretty and always
presents heraelf in her own house in her
most attractive style.
The material ia lovely. A fine soft
c.mePs hair in olive brown, plum color,
myrtle, gen d'arme, amethyst, and pure
mouse, fawn and drab shades. The trim.
ming accompanies each dress pattern and
con.iats of handsome cashmere or silk and
wool mixture in small palm leaf designs
and India colorr, or of embroidered satin
veata and cuffs, with satin enough for the
small amount of trimming required upon
the skirt or for the making of the cuf1a.
There T. a surprising reaction seains
low.necked dressee, and this time 1t comes
from abroad. Even tine toilets for balls
arc made high or cut square, and are &C.
companied by short or lace sleeves.
The earliest spring costumes decide the
fact. ifany doubt of 1t existed, in regard to
the continuance Of the short dress. They
are as short and less tied or pulled" back
than heretofore. The most Objectionable
part is the jacket. makes pretense of being
a coat, and is sham all the way through
good neither for protection, nor covering,
nor comfort.
Not 90 deserving of praise is the senselesl
fashion of dangling little muff of lace and
ribbon at the side Of the skirt. 1t is per
haps not more absurd than the sffectstior
Of "fower basket" which has no relation
to the dress. occupation or habits of tn.
wearer, and is simply nuisance tolerated
on account Of the eclat of sporting q new
faihion. But the muff idea is certainly
more inconvenient to the owner, for few
know what to do with them. Some carry
them suspended by ribbons; others let then
hang as q chatelaine, and pin little lac,
handkerchief inside of them, the corner o
which just shows at the top.
There is an effort to revive Irish poplins
but it is hardly likely to be successful
Poplin is SHINY" it is not silk; it is ex-
pensive; it will not clean or dye-all thes,
are objections, particularly since our nativ,
manufacturers are turning out materials ane
richer fabrics so admirable in color ant
quality and so moderate in price.
Young ladies will. it is thought. svoit
the dark colors and India mixtures, ant
select the quaint blues or pale neu'rs
shades. with satin trimmings and sh,rret
p'astron in place Of the embroidered vest
With such costumes they will wear an earl,
Euglsh style Of felt, or straw bonnet, linet
with blue or poppv-red satin. and havin.
strings 10 match the Innings. which show
very little beneath the low brim.