Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-08-21
Newport Styles.
LACE DRESSES MORNING SIMPLICITY
JEwELRf :-PuFFs AUGUST NOTES.

Sait., as applied To limitations, has grown
historic and the lady who would shudder n,
the mention of "rolled gold" now wears an
imitation chantilly and takes pride in doing
so. Spanish lace both black and white. in
qualities not more expensive than hieA-
priced grenadine, is in great favor. while
/ Tor white lace dresses We see the Oriental
and imitation Mechlin in Eidelweiss and
maIden-hair-tern patterns refined enough 10
please any one. OF course there are real
iaces running up TO many hundreds, but
these are reserved for full-dress and the
owner does not feel an old-tme and ortbo.
dox contempt for something less costly.
We often find
PARADE OF SIMPLICITY.
and IN her Sanctum of villa life tho lad,
who had grandfather wears a morning
wool OF pretentious plainness, beheldinr
altar of the Saratoga woman who begins b,
zen o'clock her daily exhibitions. pre,.n-
uous in It's pIainness is that wool. tn.
or-stItch showing modesrly, as likewise
the severe linen collar and gold button,
JeweIry is an adherence hefanplement m
offence. This avoidance Of jewelry is in
deed feature Of the time. The iinelinc
bracelet, the earring. have gone 10 keen
company with the ">et," and though one
might scarce say that the pretty trife, in
lace pins which replaced the brooch are
growing Questionable, Yet they are not
paraded as formerly Jewellers are saving
themselves by an evening gorgeousness.
ne! exhibit rows of diamonds that before
!onS glitter on some Newpor, neck. Strings
e pears glow with softer yet very fash
loh1Oie light, while to atone for abstinence
~ daytime, the stylish ear is radian, with
some grand, peculiar solitaire, more valued
L associated with an ancient superstition or
magnetic charm. Cats-eyes are therefore
p great demand; Alexandri,es, green by
Ia! and red by night, are unique enough to
'ieaSt' while the soft moonstone holds its
'"n beside the bright yellow fashings Of
he sun>'one- Hotel piazzas witness
REvEL OF ruFr.
nd did the right kind Of people indulge. i,
'ere one OF those indulgences to which we
'on:d DO well to be indGlgsui.- Gixea -
80 cr,t horizontally ruhed-resuH' We
,,,,,,rpine Of all equations IN biIlo"s OF putfs
hvsteriously gifted with locomotlon. There is
much choice in pufs. however. The prlnci-
lal one is always at the back. This can be
elected, and pleasing rivalry goes on
IS to who can bring about the hugest. One
nay also adopt pufs At the sides and com
,le,c the circle hy one or more IN front.
We are saved from de,potsm of putis by
he round skirt, while such modest lndivid-
lals as the c!crgyman's wife or subdued cid
.rly lady make show of moderation
NoTf>
The number OF clderl, ladle, here who
are not subdued, renders the foregoing ad
iecti,c obligatory -- Co!ored yak faces are
undergoing revival and will probably come
10 the front Il, fall trimmings s--Nonpareli
yelyeteen received the only medal awarded
at HE recent international exhibition at Am
sterdam A handsome imported bali COS
tune worn here recently was adorned with
flowers which showed roots well A. stems
Very costly little ma"teIets are a feat
ure Of Newport lie Seventy five dollars Is
not an unusual price, and tEe leading ma
t.rt,l. an. very rich yreuadinr lined With