The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-11-05
,rcorr.p.ndence OF The CourIer-J Ourssll

IyNES-OrE> SLEEVES AND vhSSth Ne''''
fycorrespsndence OF the CcurIer-Jonrssll
Every woman who has possessed com
yx5iete costume OF pure wool flannel, or
AmeIican suiting (ad'es' clothN VIII bear
witness 10 the comfort and real enjoyment
experienced in wearing. There Is some
absng In the contact aud atmosphere OF SOFT
woos which Is healthfui and attracts health
fui influences. This last view bas Deen
scorrsborated by distinguished German
uhvsrclan and scientist, who not only be-
Eeyes wooIIen clothing TO be the most health
fol. Lui cIoih from sleeps wool especially so,
and 60 usefulin iiberaiing noxious IT, fiuences
fros, tnc body and attracting wholesome
cues from the surrounding atmosphere Is
to have an incalculable effect upon the per-
u,speai condition Of both body aud mind.
How far the Professors theories arc correct
II Is not the province OF this present writing
60 iuquire, but the fact is undisputed that
plain woollen suits, particularly finneI, are
most pleasant and soothing and comfortable
VveaE, while the much-mixed trimmed suits,
raricularly those that hsye metal orna-
spcu,ation, are distracting and even iriita-
ting To those who need quiet and have to
concentrate thought.
From this point OF view the short, simple
fiaurel suits, untfimmed, save by stitching
and buttons, are a boon, and 1t Is q blessing
thai they are retained, aud. in fact, have
become an almost indispensable part Of
every .sdy's wardrobe. There IL little that
ss new I'm the making. Dresses OF this de.
scriptjon DO not follow the fantastic changes
tbst chsractcrize " combination " costumes.
They are short, the back of he skirt straight.
and the front Killed or trimmed with on
apron, or Killed and shirred with slight
drspery at The back. The bodice may be
plain, deep basque, or round waist with
belt.
STREET GARMENT
quite in keeping with the dress is coat
tied around the waist with a cord and tas-
sells and flushed with coachman's cape.
The bat is a straight beaver, turned up,
with an OWLS bead or miniature boot. j.
A qusiDt, pretty dress OF plaid and partly
plsin wool is made with a very deep kilt
plating, over which a draped apron is
drawn at the sides with shirrngs and ar
ragged IN slightly irregular drapered folds
at the back. The sleeves are close aud three
quarters long. The bodice is open, heart
shared, and finished with peasant hand
keNbef OF plain wool. Cuffs OF the same
are turned up on the sleeve, and the belt
matches these and the lower Killed skirt,
should be garnet, the plaid garnet, old gold,
and black, and The prettiest finish to cuffs.
conar, and belt is some simple pattern in
embroidery in the colors OF The paid.
There are some pretty features OF short
costumes which deserve special mention.
One is the belt OF soft. undre,sed leather.
% which pocket or silver chatelaiDe watch
may be attached. Another. TIE sword sash
or doubled silk, knOtted at The side ana
with ends drawn together and finished with
tassrls. With dress OF dark-blue flannel
or ladies' cloth, red or old-gold sword
sash may be worn, and scarf OF the same
tied around the bat, or the brim may be
faced with red. The indispensable thing is
that led should reappear IN the toilet, and
II khGuld not be on the dress unless as q
ba,ageuse around the bottom OF the skirt,
and This will not save the necessity for red
upon the hat or bonnet.
The light broad leathern belts are very
pretty with leai.brown costumes and light
felt or beaver hats trimmed with brown and
a gold ornament-dagger, great nail with
enlarged head, or key. The long gloves
OF undressed kid should match the belt in
tint. These gloves soil easily, and are there
fore very expensive, but they impart an
appearance OF great distinction 10 flannel
or woollen costume.
BAND-KNiT wOOLLEN GARMENTS.
In the same category with the wool!en
dresses are The wOolen hand knit garments,
OF which so great variety OF excellent de-
signs and quality have been brought into
The market within the past few years.
There is The .'combinaiion underwear,
70 begin with, which takes the place OF vest
and drawers. This Is well shaped, and
IL it is higher In price than the single
article, 1t l. because the special design is
only manufactured in the best and most
durable qualities. Three OF the Union
combination garments will easily last
three years, and then be good 10 give
aWay. There is another kind not yet I'M
ported 10 any extent in this country, and
very dear because scarce, that are knit from
Shetland warn by Shetland women, and are
yery light, soft. and elastic. They have this
advantage over the Union, which are heavy,
close, and firm, but not so soft, sprngy, or
flexible. These shetland manufactures are
the pure product OF the sheep aud handmade
hroughout-fleecing, combing, spinning,
knitting, all being done by the makers.
Besides these there are great variety OF
acke,s, vests, and spencers, with and with
out sleeves, in bandknit goods, and quanti-
ties of long, fleecy scarfs and three.cornered
coverings lOT tut utdu. Ioi utti6 SiIis
there are charming hoods in two shades of
blue OF red, with leggings to match, and
Others in solid cOlOrs, such as garnet, brown,
or dark blue, also in sets OF similar kind.
BEADED RECEPTION DRESSES.
A very distinct change is already observa-
bic in the use OF beads in the trimming OF
elegant garments and costumes intended for
reeeptions or other occasions OF ceremony.
Last year beads Slittered everywhere and
upon everything. Now they are only dis
tiBguished when cut and arranged In gilt.
tering masses, or carefully shaded for a
special fabric or design.
The ordinary mixture, though dear when
bought I'm the shops, are no longer so de-
Sirable, because they are copied BY so many
young women who buy the mixed beads in
a bunch and make their own fringe and
embroider their own passementerie with
the shining globnles. The fine, intricate,
and elaborate network, however, is beyond
them; and also the working out OF TRIM
mnes shaded ia one color, though capabl
of irIidcscent reflections, aud therefore
there Is still scope for originality and for
effect, which Is new and striking by reason
OF its magnificence. But there are great
many rich dresses into which beading does
not enter--ihe splendid brocades, the hand
embroidered satins, and the velvets trim
med with fur. The beaded dresses are re.
dueed TO a class, aud must possess especial
claims 10 be noticeable or TO achieve dis.
tipcuon.
There Is a decided inclination for fabrics
and gowns Of brighter or more sombre
hue than have been iashionably worn In the
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