The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1880-04-17

Nome cloth. The front OF the bodice
was of scarlet satin. which extended as
far rs bretel side ruiiles of duchess
lace, the limit of the skirt being defined
by narrow knife blade plating of scar
let satin. while the whole was trimmed
with duchess lace. \ clIid'S imported
suit was of light blue imperial bunting,
with overdress Of silk novelty in blue
and gold. Special mention should be
made of il cunning little suit of blue silk
in combination with silk novelty for a
child of five.
CHILDRENS LACE DRESSES
were shown in numerous styles. Among
the most admired of these were the slips
of Lapguedoc lace, with the ruiieS of thu
same worn over light blue or pink silk
under dresses. There We're dresses of
linen de India, richly trimmed with lace
and putfings that the absence of color
WAS quite forgotten in this rich effect.
\ decided novelty Tor little children
was the combination suit. representing u
silk corded and lace or muslin cmbroi,l-
cred under dress. These dainty little
garments were in some cases Slashcd and
laced at the sides with contrasting silk
cords and tassels. They appeared in vari-
Gus shades. and c"lors, some being o.
ccru of coachman's drab, others in dark
blue. One OF the latter was made very
effective by Il border Of silk plaid novelty.
A princess dress for child, ri pearl
colored Monte cloth, had double plated
skirt with shirred drapery. while ribbon
bows of a new plaid pattern adorned the
waist. sleeves and skirt.
Coats for children We're very beautiful.
These were shown in great variety OF
styles. and being of light cloth and adorn-
ed with cords and tassels and handsome
buttons, were quite iaunty.
INFANTS wARDRoBEs
showed a great increase in elegance and
variety. Robes and dresses richly en-
broidered, and magnificent cloaks. at
tracted special attention. One Lowell.
cloak for an infant was of very large size
Of white cashmere, heavily embroidered
in silk 1t was lined throughout with
silk and beautifully finished with silk
fringe.
LADIES WRAPS AND MANTLES
almost formed display by themselves.
-, b;srh. ai,rl,t, RI
ninety dollars each. One spcciarI, beau
tilul style is known as the shawl ,E!ap, i.
Ii is pointed ut the back. AM W ale 1t
covers it does not lnpedr the Tree use ,
The arms. 4 va s,rid..r Ntt," :. +. ~
aud trln'n'r' WI I t'ct ,; a.. Il ''.',,
NJ jet and hrai -iIk ,lln -. ,s.'t&.H .-
the iulman shape somewhat nin,ii.ir,i
had an elegant Trim &C o jet. with black
lace fichue at the neck.
\ superb mantle Of black satin d" I. ,:'<
was trimmed with rIsirurr. r>,>>.,.ni...-
t"ri,. and lined TIL 81 u; VII Id Z. "a
r,;,red silk. At:.;G ~ >. :.,., il!'; p.
trimming ana c,,I.,is -. ,....j.t.'s "a :,,-,'--
mcuterle ana was lneG with i'',u't. ri'..
MantleS were. shown in vtrict.. 81 >rA l,.
and eagerly sGugnt after b: TIN, ladies
All of the materials used in the dir. SSe-
and mantles which appeared at the open
ing are t. be bought at Messrs. Straw
bridge & Clnthier's whose dress aud
cloak makingdepaltmentS are constant.
kept busy reduplicating orders. The.
great convenience Of finding dress goods.
trimmings and st> les in one establishment
probation, and this immense bazar in it
spring opening affords an oppnl tnnit /"
ladies to make ,iudiciors selections.
Tie aspect of an opening is a!wa, in
spring. but on this occasion it WIS douh-
~ 50, owing to the Cunraur>C Of ELEGANT
l,-;,ttired ladies no thrnnr:l the sales
rooms. AL We're interested in this first
glimpse of the coming fashions. and even
those who had no children to coth,
paused to admire the beautiful ARA o
little dresses which loukcd like garden
ii flowers.
We omitted to mention
THE RoMp SUIT FOR 1880,
novelty displayed for different ages.
which will he quite boon to the youn.
folks 1t is made OF some neutral tiut>
Of enduring material. such as Homi,
cloth. crepe. cancels hair or summer
Shooda, sits loosely to the figure and has
handsomely-c skirt. The application
of coored silk cor,iinss and elegant plaid
ribbon bows renders it exceedingly st
IiSil.
The suits shown at the opening. though
not generally OF foreign importation, show
all the beautiful effects commonly accre'-
tied to French taste. They are reason
bic III price and adapted to all the require
mentS of fashionable lie. Dinner pro ~
enade and carriage dresses appear iii
great variety. as do tourists costumes,
home and seaside dresses. Wraps, coats,
mantles, etc, make a large display. In
deed, only Il visit to this establishment
can give just idea of all the lovely ami
desirable garments on exhibition.
Phdadelphn Press. April !.