Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-04-10
THE NEW YORK FASHIONS
WHAT ROS5LIND MAY HAS TO TELL
1BOUT FEMININE FANCTES.
Spring Wraps-Jerseys-M
Parasois = April Notes = Lenten
Amusemeufs.

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Amusemenfs.
special Correspondence of Gazette and Jorunal.
NEs YORK, April 2.-The fashionable
lady will 1T in her spring cloak as neatly
as a sheet of letter paper in it's envelope,
enveleped about as completely except the
head, which will emerge on Easter Sum
day to show the new bonnet. Light
cloth Ia in great favor for these cloaks,
but of course there are brocades and
silks, while the styles of making,
though numerous as to minor details,
show q family resemblance, not few
having a collection OF plaits or gathers in
the centre OF the back to accommodate
the tournure. Sleeves are long and
tight, large and full, or scarce sleeves 30
much as openings for the arms. Com
plete is the change from these garments
TO msntillss, with very short back
and long ends In front ; while for
figures in the sleuderness OF youth,
the jacket holds out all temptations Incl
dent to jacketdom. Jersey cloth comes in
acoeptsbly here since 1t shows coquet-
tisbly, symmetrical proportions, to say
nothing OF the comfort of webbing.
Later on, tribe OF cunning little oapes
will come forth and we shall admire
especially the passemepterie and jstted
capes, both made Of cord but the latter
much more open than the former, which
are ornamented with psssementerie
figures, while both are finished with jet
and jetted fringe. The open net, how
ever, has pretty possibilities in the way
of colored silk Innings, and very piquant
is the result.
THE JERSEY.
Webbed Jackets give hint of Jerseys.
They come, many of them, with the aame
resemblance to the primeval jersey, a.
good Methodist OF to day has to one of
olden time bstrigged, bespsngled, befur-
beloved, rejoicing in plaitings, em-
broidered, braided, bsset with dragon
flies, butterflies, crawling beetles and
other bugs, with fancy buttons, metal
and interloping of other material such as
velvet or brocaded collar, cuffs and vest.
Akin to the jersey ia the
netted waist, and here arises food for
thought, since it is not at times
so much the netted waist one wishes to
show as that which the waist makes pre-
tence of conoesling, while vice versa, how
many tarnished oorsage can find lease
of life prolonged by means Of such
friendly covering. Charming oomplioa-
tions arise by the use Of satin surah
Innings, since one day it may be pink,
the next blue, &c. A farther variety can
be given by having the sleeves of the
lining only basted in. Then at option
they can be removed, letting dimpled
arm show through, or otherwise comely
neck as the lining may be also low.
MATERIALS.
4, l. fo;1 IL of .1nts
are very prominent, they have the dis
advantage incident to all plain material.
They show spots and therefore many
ladies are giving preference to wools dis
playing heather mixtures, chevot pat
terms, invisible checks or narrow, indis-
tinct stripes, to all which a touch of
plain goods can be added, but which is
not 30 frequently seen as in case of large
paids that require something to set them
of Among silks, Stearn's American
brocades are found worthy of the high
position accorded them. This season
they are brought out chiefly in broosdes
and surahs, showing in variety all sty-
lish ideas. The troublesome search
for an Offset to the floral pattern
has also been obviated by foresight,
and each brocade has its complement
for the most part in hair line stripes, as
they are more fashionable than solid
oolored fabric. Velvet will Likewise be
seen at watering places, and stylish cos-
Tunes for day or night will be made
entirely or in part Of the nonpareil vel
veteen that is now brought out in all the
delicate evening shades, rich hues for
| daylight having been found to hold color
aud tons perfectly through trying in
tluenoes of sun and dust. Although coat
Jag little more, it is best to purchase
the highest grade OF this velvsteen,
which is exactly "a inches wide.
PARAsoLs.
The leading styles in psrasols Is the
"sesmiess," handsome novely with
square centre especially adapted to show
ing eff figured fabrics whether striped or
brooaded. This is very important, since
| figured fabrics are extremely fashionable
and they can be displayed without the
distortion incident to cutting into so
many breadshs according to the
numder of ribs. The parasol is finished
| by founce which may be of
the same or different material and
the junction between this founce and
the square centre is concealed by a ruch-
| ing. Either lace or fringe ia used for
this seamless style are very great and
opportunity is given TO use material not
ordinarily adapted to parasols. With
Grape for the centre it makes mourning
| parasol OF great elegance and it is equally
we'll suited to bridal parasol of white
silk or satin with centre covering OF lace.
APRIL NOTES.
Stylish hat ornaments are imitation
thistles, acorns, pine cones, chestnuts,
wslnuts, apples, gooseberries and mush-
rooms. Easter cards in countless num-
bers are shown and bought /; the favorite
flowers being lilies, violets, pansies, snow
drops, crocuses and trailing arbutus.
To match the fashionable coin pins and
bracelets, We have collar buttons
of old silver with antique heads.
Grays, drabs aud brown are con-
spiouous among spring oolors !;
extending from silks to cloth brought ont
for ladies' riding habits in the park.
Society tourists are supplying themselves
with Buttons raven gloss as they say it
is the only shoe dressing that does not
iujure leather. New lace pins are de-
vised, in imitation of fruit, but this is
hardly so tasteful as the simulated
flowers which cannot be improved upon.
LEETEN ADJUSTMENTS.
Model church dinners, like an moon
venient baby Dickens tells OF, are ssved by
being "little," while in like manner we
find that parties of six may more sppro.
priately visit a theatre than companies of
a dozsn. A fine distinction, too, is drawn
between seeing professionals perform and
performing oneself. The young lady
who does not patronize the theatre gets up
q theatre of her own that other people
may p ,tronize her for charity. As an
aptidote to dust and ashes, We hear also
OF "banjo classes" Ornamental candy
making and tine getting up Of fancy boxes
to Siold ii consoles for an absencs roast
beef. Riding and walking parties re-
place the German; gypsy camp bazsars
serve as helps TO weary pilgrims, while
tsblesux give a needed assistance to the
needy. RosALISD MAY.