Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1884-11-22
FASHION NEWS AND NOTES.
Written for The Herald By "Leone.

| HTttJeH JOT INC f1cTufU 0y Leone,
A French moralist is credited with
having said that the first duty of wo
men is to be pretty A verdict that is
generally endorsed by his sex nowadays
and which brings those to whom nature
has not been kind in this regard into q
position with regard to beauty akin te
that of the young man whose father
admonition was given in these words =
John, get money, - get it honestly il
you can. but if you can t get it honestly
get 1t tuaycdy."
think we have conscientious set OF
girls in Martinsburg-at least they full
fill this : first duty" zealously and
that was deserved compliment given
them by Mr.. Geo. Feidt when he made
his little speech in Feller's Hall and said
that = Martinsburg contained more pref
ty girls to the square inch than any place
he ever knew. And we all know that
George has been bachelor long enough
to be a connoiseur in beauty.
There has certainly never been time
when aids to beauty in personal adorn-
ment have been so varied and pretty.
The beautiful novelties in laces, col
larettes, ties. and in jewelry, make us
wish we had the purse of Gould or OF
the treasurer of a democratic committee
Talking of furs. they tell us that the
old fashioned wide deep 8 Sable " will
be the fur of the winter and will make
many grand mother rejoice in memory
of her young days. There are coats tgen-
| tlemen' and ladies' made of fur, jack.
cts, opera cloaks, hats. gloves, and even
boots, made of fur not to mention the
many fur trimmed garments.
| There is pretty new and novel sleeve
which may be worn with high or low
necked dresses. Where it joins the bas
que it should be edged around with 9
band of ribbon velvet, either the same
shade as of the dress or its trimmings
| This ribbon band has long ends which
cross each other under the arm. and are
then brought over the arm again. where
they are tied in bows and ends. forming
very pretty armlet, about midway be
tween shoulder and elbow. This is 6
quite new design, and remarkably pretty
| With regard to bodices, (waists) nc
style is especially fashionable,-in shape
But there are few rules that must moi
be departed from however they may
vary in design and finish. For instance
the bodice-of whatever shape-must be
long wasted, the shoulder seams short
and the armholes well rounded at the
top. This being observed the basque
may be iull or plain, peaked or pointed
plastron or vest. cuirass shape or jacket
A fashion that will not be appreciated
by tall or stout ladies is that of the hori
zontal stripe, which began by the simple
braid bands. at the edge of the pleated
skirts, then was copied in rows of velvet
ribbon, and is now produced in wover
fabrics of great variety and beauty
among which is the Jersey cloth.
NOTES.
The prettiest hats are made of felt.
Palettes are prettily handpainted OF
covered with embroidered velvet. and
are placed under the mantel to serve a.
match safes. A little silk bag is tackled
in the center and small piece of black
sandpaper underneath it.
Pretty Swiss curtains are placed out
side of heavy wooden ones. In bed rooms
this gives light and pleasing effect.
Emeralds are coming into fashion
again.
Nickel watches with figures In blue en-
amel are worn by young ladies. and are
either suspended on a chatelaine, OF
worn on the little fob-chain now SO fash
ionable.
Gilded ozier basketsare used by bride I
maids to carry their roses in. They are
fiat in shape like shopping bag and
have two handles tied with broad satin
ribbon