Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-03-04

| III NC worn TINS summer over white
and light lawn and muslin dresses, and tina,
split and Dunstable straw bonuets will re.
appear, trimmed with black embroidered lace
or ribbon and flowers.
The New BoxNEIs
are large, for which we should all be thank.
iui: The newest shape is the "London. -
which appeared last fall in imported fel,s
under another name. II has high pointed
crown and wide brin which flares and
rounds up to one side. 1t can only be
trimmed with feathers, and these ought to
De In profusion and of the ostrich variety. A
bronze straw, for example. of the London
shape is faced deeply with primrose satin.
nnished toward the edge with velvet of the
color OF the straw. pulled over and forming a
border to the brim. One verv long and wide
iuil feather is placed at the left high upon
| the exterior OF the brim and carried round
the end curling over at the back Three
others form cluster upon the left side, two
curling over towards the front. and one be-
ing OF the primrose shade. while the rest are
| OF the bronze, unless the bronze in all of them
shades into primrose.
Other straw shapes reproduce less of the
old Dutch character and more of what is
known as the 'Gipsey" bonnet. The diff
Guilty in regard to the latter is that il cannot
~ ANSA Nicsss, bidt Is 10 saw tIc-
CANT; whatever its materials may be, it al
ways retains favor of the sun-bonnet. from
which 1t seems to have grown
Straws appear in all colors, but there are
modified pokes in black or white, which are
faced with velvet, the edge finished with An
exquisite silk and gold braid; and the ex-
terror with scarfs OF embroidered silk mus
lin, and bouquet of mustard in flower. of
oats and small red peoples, or hedge roses,
that are handsome and suited to all occasions
for which summer bonnet is required. The
colored straws are in demand, but except
with brown suits, which seem to require
hats or bonnets in quiet accord with their
subdued tone, they will be selected without
much reference to anything more than an alb
solute opposition very different from con-
trast) to the color of the dress with which
they are worn. Very dark red straws NAV
be worn with bronze, black with white or
buff, dark green with white and old gold
trimmed with black.
Old Dutch ideas seem to have been drawn
upon largely to supply this seasons millinery.
for we have soft cap with ruffled brim,
that Is an exact copy of a headdress in Dutch
pictures. The ruffe does not lie fiat, as that
of the Charlotte C"rday cap, but frames the
face, and is lined with color The crowns
are embroidered or covered with an en-
broidered tissue. The trimming is a light
wreath Of berries or flowers.
STREET CoArs AND BAsouKs.
The spring walking costume par excellence
consists of a walking skirt and coat with tails
the latter turned back and faced with silk or
satin merveilleux. The skirt NAV be killed
or trimmed with killed hounces or puffed
above one or more iOunces but it is usually
of solid color, and OF fine cool, satin
mervelleux, or soft faille which is coming
again into favor, the fiimsy satins quickly
discreditng the soft beauty and finish of the
old fashioned fabric. The coat NAV be of
velvet. plain or figured, of embroidered silk
en- stuff in dark or blended colors or of bro
cade. The lining and facing are always of
silk or satin, and the most desirable finish
consists of a few artistic buttons and jabot
of real old lace.
The possession of dozen or less very
handsome and highly wrought buttons is a
comfort ladies are beginning to appreciate.
for they can be turned to never-ending &C.
count, and dc not go out of fashion any more
than jewels. The reintroduction of faile and
gros grain has been announced by the black
silk manufacturers, who are disguised with
the use of cheap sarins and the durability of
soft silks, and who wish naturally to revive
their own industry. In this interest a walk
ing UT stTttt uTtss IL OI DaCk
faille. with edges showing a lining of color
and accompanied BY a visite of lace lined
with satin and bonnet of lace with flowers
matching in tint the edge of the lining
Tastefully made, this is a very elegant cos
tune, and perhaps of all combinations of
color the primrose is the prettest accom-
panied BY a handsome wreath or sprav OF the
the flowers for the bonnet.
For travelling suits the cloth dress tailor
made. with killed hounce tabier, formed of
straight folds. slightly draped back. and deep
coat or jacket basque is undeniably the best
and should not even be finished with self
colored embroidery for hari service, for this
would soon grow shabby with rough usage.
For wraps there is nothing that can COM
pare with an India shawl for usefulness, per
manent satisfaction and durability; and it is
a matter for rejoicing that the reduction in
prices has brought them within the means of
all who can buy a shawl at all. Shawls of
mountain wool or What are called the In
rita cashmere, very rich in design and color
are Of great beauty, though very moderate in
price. it being possible to obtain for $500
what would formerly have been difficult to
| find at three times that price. The Decca
| shawls, always trayersed BY white stripes, are
used now very largely for upholstery, as ar
| lists use them abroad and as they are used in
some artistic houses in Germany and Bel
gium-notably in Antwerp. Striped cash
mere shawls are most suitable for travelling
wraps, and. like the the Decca can be pur-
chased at almost any price from SIP to 500.
which is as high as it is necessary to pay for
cashmere shawl Of these descriptions.
Striped cashmeres are not only warm and dur
able for wraps, but they make handsome por-
there's, and after being employed for either
purpose can be cleaned and used for the other.
| The opportunity to buy India shawls of eXcep-
tionally fine and beautifully original design,
of rare old and marvellouslv blended color
and high antique character, was never so
| good as now-for a very large consignment
has been made to this country at very low
rates, and they can'never be reproduced.
M.Beware the Ides of March; coughs,
colds and bronchial diseases then do their
worst: but those who buy bottle Of L. s.
GoLp CoU6H CURE at Partridge's Drug
Store get a sure remedy for those ills. Many
enthusiasts say keeping it in the house will
! prevent a cold.
| N~We take pleasure in informing our
readers that by enclosing a three cent stamp
to Foster, Milburn & Co, Buffalo. \. Y,
thew can secure, free, set of their fine lith-
oyraph picture cards, which are an ornament
! to anv household. mar2-rww2w