The Iola register., 1885-05-08
LATE FASHIONS.

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| LATE FASHIONS.
Some of the Fabrics Which Are Fashion
able at This Season.
Some of the spring tailor costumes
worn are marvels of fit and dainty
adorning. Many are made in severe
simplicity, but the smsrtest show great
deal of handsome braidwork upon the
broad panels, waistcoat, and sleeves.
This is the deceitful, demi-season of
the year-transition time-when more
sudden colds are taken which prove
serious than at any other season.
Ladies, especially, in haste to make a
change of their heavy winter wrappIngs.
and tempted by the momentarily bright
look of things outside. Eet out for a
mornings shopping tour only to reach
home later on thoroughly chilled by
the sudden uprising of cold, penetrating
winds. Such experiences remind one
of Hans Andersen's legend of the fool
ish swallow which, presum ng upon a
few days of sunshine and warmth, gay
| ly careered around in careless eyuber-
| ance of spirits, and one sad morning
was found dead in drift of snow 1t
] is respectfully suggested that this moral
, be kept in mind for Mt least three weeks
to come. In spite of treacherous sun
CLEANS, and spite too of the oppression
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duce, let each and all, both great and
small, cling little longer to heavy
tlannels and wrappings. In regard
| to the former, nearly all persons
in these latter days have made the wise
/ resolution of not discarding wooden
underwear even during the summer.
| There are gossamer-lke woolens really
! lighter than calico, which may replace
the heavier kinds, and are so graded
that those who can afford it have entire
suits of at least three different degrees
of protective quality suitable for sum-
mer, winter, and the between seasons.
As summer advances it is certain jet
will be worn to Il most burlensome ex-
tent. Many of the handsomest outer
articles of apparel from bonnets to
The weight of some OF the fashion able
mourning must be tiresome; but black
fabrics and jet trimmings are fashion s
livery, and no longer the peculiar in
sigma of sorrow. Some of the newest
mantles are mass of elaborate jet
work, beautiful floral designs almost
covering the entire surface of the ma
terial. Jetted appliques are lavishly
employed, and there are also jetted
fabrics costing from eight to thirty
dollars yard. and out of these the
fashionable short visite. pelerine, or Rus
san jacket is cut. Again, the passe-
menterie is laid above the Gfper edges
of other trimmings. and jet balls and
glittering pendants of varied devices
dangle in countless numbers from the
ruches and cascades, of black lack. with
which various new models are garni-
tured.
Beautiful church costumes are
shown. made of satin surah. figured
with fine small flowers over grounds of
pale golden brown, nuns gray, olive,
fawn ls.ige, cygne., swan-a sort of sage
gray-and lovely deep but distinct
shade of blue These elegant fabrics
are made up very plainly, with three
full breadths in the back, and round
waist, with folds of plain goods laid
over the front of the corsage. The deep
blue ground is brocaded with tiny golden
buds.
In light wooden goods are this season
introduced many very beautiful low
priced fabrics which, in great meas
lire. will take fireplace of the Inuslins.
cambrics and lawns. which depend upon
their irrcproachable freshness for sue
cess, as nothing short of immaculate
purity and an uncrumpled condition
justify the wearing of the cotton gown;
and alas! after q little wear such pres
t sc is, lost Ii one is to be ut home
dur ng the summer, the trouble may be
ended: but when the dainty dresses are
handed over to the merc:es Of the sum-
mer-resort laundress, the gowns and
the weekly bills for their renovation
soon become food for reflection" of a
most serious nature. Moreover, in our
uncertain climate it is recognized
fact that wOolen in the material par
excellence. A great reduction is made
in the price of double-width veilings,
albatross goods. challies, grenadines,
both plain and figured; and added to
this lengthy list of wellknown light
wool fabrics are novelties in the popular
canvas effects, whose success for sum-
mer wear is already assured. Among
these are the goods, known as Etamine,
with mesh-like. bunting or scrim, but
dotted. stamped and decorated in many
ways; bison beige. a textile as sheer
and delicate as yelling, and other fancy
woolen goods, striped. dotted, and in
basket or canvas effects, in light, neu-
tral and black colors, which will make
most becoming. beautiful and mex
pensire toilets for summer wear for
both matron and naaid.-N. Y EUening
Post.
New Colors.