Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-11-01

ostrich plumeS in shades OF mulberry tipped with
grey-the color OF the cloth OF this pOlOnaiSe is
also worn over black velvet with a large hat of
black beaver, trimmed with black plumes, without
any trace OF color.
THE POCKET MuFF.
The pocket NUT is not an ephemeral fashion.
1t grows in favOt and has been improved until it
now assumes Very useful and practical shape
The latest designs OF cloth, velvet or plush to
match the dress, the pocket in front forming a
morocco bag for change purse. visiting cards, or
paper Slips. the top opens and forms silk-lined
reticule, which can be used for handkerchief or
small purchases The sides are open and ruffied
as is the top, the interior lining being Of plush or
Round tOques are often made to match these
suits, the crown being fitted to the head by a
series OF shirrings, below which is the narrow
pulled brim. cloth velvet or velveteen suit COM
plete is as convenient and handsome a winter
dress as could be desired, and the Scere COM
Tort the cloth is superior TO the velvet Velvet is
SO easily rubbed up and hattened that 1t Is source
OF constant anxiety to those who have to use
''walking" dresses for walking; and the heather
mixtures In cloth are not only more suitable for
approval OF the best authorities.
Furs have received a decided set back through
ence OF plush TO the use Of fur,lined cioaks is
charged many aggravated affections OF the throat
and chest, Increasing tenderness OF the lungs and
other affections OF like character. There are DAYS
OF arctic severity in our northern climate when a
fur lined or furred mantle OF some kind seems al
ford furred or fur lined clOaks rarely venture out
In such bitter weather, while the temptation is to
make it serve every purpose, the cost being such
that few women can afford more than one hand
some street garment These considerations are
reducing the number OF those who desire fur-lined
silk cioaks, and adding to the popularity OF plush,
which is not open to the same objections especially
In its lighter qualities, and at distance presents
In the fur patterns precisely similar appearance.
Plush, too, has additional advantage OF greater
variety Of color and design, and the peculiar
beauty OF the plush designs adds another charm 20
the employment OF the fabric.
Seal FUR retains its vogue, out 1aSnlon oy no
means restricts itself to or two KINDS OF rur or
to the darkest shades OF color Ch1nch1lla and
gray mixed fur, known as Russian Chfnchllla, are
used for sets and also for trimmings The sets
consisting OF a small mum and collar shaped like
an almost straight, small, Old-faShioned vSlorine.
Natural beaver, introduced last season, is also
very much admired, but is sold more In s'Skat1ng"
sets-staight c0achmans cape and mun-than In
any other form
still as before remarked, fuYs have been much
broken up, partly by the trimming or mounting OF
cloth and other clOaks with fur or plush collars
the Introduction OF the pocket mum and nuns to
match the costume, and lastly by the long con-
ttnued mild weather, which prevents people from
buying furS until they consider II too late to buy
at all or have provided themselves with what they
are willing to accept as a substitute Long haired
fuB have quite gone ont The fashionable furs
have short, soft pile, and the furs which have 4
mixture Of dnt8 seem TO have the preferences over
those which are dark and solid
FEATHER HATS AND DoNNRTa
The early tan was distinguished by sudden