Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-07-03
THE LADIES.
A COLUMN DEVOTED TO THEIR
SPECIAL AFFAIRS.
Fashion Hints and NOTWITHSTANDING
ers' Marriage Mart-Diminuti
Waists-Freneh Underwear.

asked for, and the shopping young woman
has grown quite glib in using this word
A suit of black cloth, with narrow stripe
of white upon it, is made with somewhat
full, plain skirt that has absolutely no
trimming upon it. A short drapery is
drawn over the hips in scarf fashion, and
the ends constitute the loops in the back
that give the bouffant effect A very large
hustle is worn, but so securely fastened that
it does not waggle,' nor does it show its
outlines through the cloth, as happens with
many an ill-arrauged aud SO misnamed
improyer. The Marquse coat has a plain
finish, but shows from underneath a vest
of white MORE fastened by small silver but
tons. The cuffs and an enormously high
collar are OF black velvet, plating Of
white MORE showing Just over the edge
and forming good contrast.
Accompanying this gown is the hat, par
asol and gloves-the first high-crowned
turban of fine black straw. faced with full
plating of black velvet while its high
decoration is a stalk of white lilac and sew
eral fern fronds. The parasol is black satin,
has the usual long stick and knotted han
die of natural wood, while the gloves are
pale gray peau dc seude. with heavy black
stitching. In commentator of this toilet,
it must be said that the way in which the
skirt is hung is perfection that the fit OF
the bodice is without reproach and the en-
tire expression is one of good form.
Vests-as we Americans call them in
our hurry waistcoats, as is more properly
said, have become q feminine possession :;
made exactly like a man. 5, if it We're not
for the fancy fabric and the buttons, some
odd mistakes might result. At Arnold's
may be gotten undressed kid in all the tan
shades, one skin being sufficient for vest
front. They are light, and combine well
with any of the fashionable colors in cloth.
Such vest is made up with the greatest
simplicity, the only decorations being the
buttons, which are of tortoise shell usually,
though many less expensive styles are
noted. To make them look as much like
the gloves as possible some young women
close them with small pearl buttons, of
exactly the same kind as are continually
coming of ones gloves. but while this has
the charm OF oddity, it is guaranteed to
ruin the temper of whoever has to do the
buttoning. A suede vest looks well with
white cloth or flannel, and they will be
worn in this way at the watering places or
when people are playing at yachting. For
yachting in reality, nothing has been found
to surpass the dark blue cloth or flannel,
which will suffer all things, and not look
as badly as might be supposed, after all
Washington Letter.
A FAMOUS MARRIAGE MART
A remarkable custom exists among the
Roumanians living in the westerly Gar
pathians. Every year at the feast of the
Apostles Peter and Paul q market is held
on the crest of the Gaina. from 5000 to
5000 feet above the level of the sea, and
here all the marriageble girls of the entire
district assemble with their parents in
order to be viewed and claimed Mothers.
aunts, grandmothers and various female
friends contribute to the dowry, and this
completed, 1t is carried TO the market on
the Gaina in neatly matte trunks, decorated
with flowers and carried by the family's
best horses. Cattle, bees and other house
hold requisites are also added to the dowry.
On the Gaina every family which has +.
marriageble daughter occupies a distinct
tent, in which the dowry is exhibited, and
in which the bride-viewers are expected.
The bachelors, too, are accompanied by
parents or relatives, in whose company
they inspect the girls who are eligible The
young men bring the best they possess, and
each must particularly come with girdle
of gold or silver. After the brides are
chosen the public betrothal takes place,
being conducted by hermit who lives in
this lonely spot. The mark of betrothal is
not a ring, but beautiful embroidered
handkerchief. The betrothal is, in many
cases, prearranged, but the ceremony must
be gone through all the same. If girl
goes to the MARKET knowing beforehand
that an admirer will be there to claim her.
so much the better for her. Still she must
take her dowry and occupy her tent, and
place herself on view like the rest. The
Pail Nal Gazette is not sure but this plan
is superior to that of the British matron,
who drags her girls from ballroom to
route night after night during the London
season.
FRENCH UNDERWEAR.
Nothing can exceed the beauty and line-
ness of the new chemises Those in hair
cloth are nearly transparent. and have the
fronts made of alternate rows of open work.
insertion and lace. cut into deep V.
Many are without sleeves, the trimming
being then carried straight around the che
mise. When there are sleeves they are
merely bands of insertion, edged on each
side with lace
The night-dresses of linen lawn have
tiny tucks III front, separated by rows of
open work, finished with a riviere of lace,
and are provided with a loose fchu of
French lawn, trimmed with lace about six
inches in depth. This is arranged at the
back to reach nearly 10 the waist, and has
its lace-trimmed points loosely tied over the
chest, breast pockets being added. The
long sleeves have a ruffie of lace tied with
lace, and the tucks and deep hem at the
edge of the skirt are separated with open
work and finished with fiounce of lace.
To replace the camisole or dressing
ates with Spanish students. They fold
over the chest and fasten with button on
one shoulder. leaving the arms entirely
free.
A sort de lit of pure silk, in stripes Of
Oxford and Cambridge blue is made with
tucked back and loose front, the latter
bor6ered from neck to feet with double
row of frilling edged with narrow Valen-
ciennes, which was likewise carried around
the neck. 1t was drawn TO the figure at the
waist By string-case holding a wide satin
ribbon, which was brought to the front to
tie in large bow and ends.
A large supply of hosiery is also to be
seen. The silk stockings, of which the
fronts are in sandal lace, and the designs
thrown into prominence by hand embroid-
supplied ON short notice to match any
dress. Those ladies who have prejudice
against the wear, while admIring the ap-
pearance of black stockings, may be glad to
avail themselves of a new make. The feet
and ankles of these are woven in Balbrig-
gan cotton, and all that part of the stock
ing which appears above the boot is sup
piled in woven or pure Philadelphia
Record.
HINTS FOR YOUNG LADIES.
Be natural; poor diamond is better
than good imitation. Try to be accurate,
not only for your own sake, but for the sake
of your sex; the capacity of the woman
mind for accuracy is standard argument
against the equality of the sexes Observe
the faculty of observation, well developed.
makes practical men and women. Try and
be sensible; it is not particular sign of
superiority to talk like fool. Be ready in
time for church if yoa do not respect
yourself sufficiently to be punctual respect
the feelings Of other people. Avoid causes
of irritation in your family circle; reflect
that home is the place in which to be agree
able. Be reticent; the world at large has
no interest in your private affairs. Cultivate
the habit of hstening to others; il will
make you an invaluable member of society,
to say nothing of the advantages it Hill be
10 you when yon marry every nAau likes
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