The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1881-08-19
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Il Without lnstituting 4 phii5sopl,lsal
inquiry a. tn whether ashadiflgs
have brought about moire deslgns or
Vice rsrsa, the fact l. patent that they
have arisen 10 life budding forth in
gay Saratoga toIIetts and destined to
bloom out In full fruition by Fall aud
Winter, Tile connection between the
TWO Is almost Instructive since where
can lights and shadows play msre per.
fectly than in ripples which simulate
the glanelug Of ofsnnshine0n the water Z
Yet withal there Is striving after
those lines and columns that are 40
marked q feattIre oftbe day for the new
moire patterns do not spread them.
selves over the breadth as formerly,
but Of smaller compass, ascend in
regular rows being connected often
by narrow lines OF dlminutlye waycIets
throughout meanwhile being deftly
mingled. poetic alterations Of deeper
or paler hues. Again we see coming.
lings OF mETked contrasts sucli as red
with blue, gold with bronze, etc, and
these run into each other with charm
Increased by reason efperpelual vague
ness. Combinations Of plain material
continue 10 find favor as for example
In a costume Of blue moire worn re. |
Gently by Mrs Bell formerly Jeanette
Bennet) where n drab shade Of satin |
was used to Offset pale blue moire.
The skirt was Of satin will two kilfl
plaitlnes The close basque vas OF
molre finished with one deep scarf oil
the same draped at the back. For
LfOHrgn SKINNER cosrusfEs.
Spanish lace is the rage. ELEGANT
poloDaises of Spanish lace, are worn |
over summer satins and lace bodlces
serve TO complete toilette where the
skirt Is covered with rich falling
founees IL Is placed al lbitua on corsa-
ges and gives finish 10 not few pretty |
fancies for the neck and shoulders.
China Grape Is I'm vague fsr costly |
dresses and t!e most unIqse of these
are curiously embroidered ln pagodas,
birds. butterflies and chinese flowers
overdresses Of this st yle are Sometimes
draped upon satin skirts; toilet
worm by Mrs. LoriIard, being d com.
blnation Of cream coloresI GRAPE |
wrought in pale pink chrysantbeumns /
with blue satin skirt.
UNIQUE uogsIxs DKEsssr.
should war come suddenly upon us.
our soldiers might be compelled TO 90
tentless TO the field because fashionable
beauties have so largely appropriated
the supply oftent cloth that II has run
short. IL Is made mp into skirts rs a
completion tocostumes OF gray. brown,
green or blue flannel and the orthodox
Idea ofthe moment IS that one ssfipe Of
The tent or awning cloth shall match
the hannel ln color while the other
stripes serve as contrast. Bed ticking
too Is held In higher estimation for
similar purposes, sill more remark
able skirts or even entire dresses being
composed of the coarse blue cotton
cloth brought out for laboring mems
overalls. In direct contradiction TO all
this, we find nothing more popular
than ether soft qualities OF null for
morning dresses Indeed ..eT ) Is qcste Z
\ rage Zoe nsuii not only as made up
into costumes but for ties, kerchIefs.
jabots, etc, as we'll also as for light
shawls to be thrown overthe shoulders.
Ultra fashionables delight IN creamy
null OF so decided yellow as appar-
emily TO used the good Offices of the
washerwoman and languish during the
morning hours In draperies OF such
thing as under ordinary circumstances
would shock them beyond recovery.
But the industry Of these fair creatures
Is admirable, there is furor for fancy
work and cavaliers pay their VOWS
across yards of knitting cotton that If
stretched out would bridge the Allan
tic. Fortunately Il Is rolled up in balls
and the new anti tangle attachment is
In great favor since IL not only prevents
the thread from tangli9g but also
from becoming soIled when in use.
GENERAL DEELEcTIoss.
There Is no little uncertainty in the
public mind concerning bustles. FASH
ionables whose verdict commands re.
spect insist that they are obligatory
others equally worthy of deference,
say to the contrary and writers en-
fashion, wishing to keep fair with all
parties, hesitate between the two. A
corset that finds favor with everybody
however, is Warner Bros Coraline aud
there Is reason for it The shape is
graceful while the new material cora
line) POSSESSES marked advantages
when compared with whaIebone.
Some of these are that il adopts itself
more readily to the movements of the
wearer and is in consequence, much
more comfortable. It Is also tougher
than whalebone and viii not break on
the mosltrying figures. In conclusion
let ME add that in threading the
thorney brakes OF watering place life.
there Is no guide more safe than a
handsome parasol. It Is very ark Of
refuge and sheltered by 1t, you can
dispense with hat if need be gloves
ditto ; or IL either are not quite what
they ought to be. the passer by looks
reverenlly at your parssol and con-
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