The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-12-19

A movement is being urged not
only here in New York, but in many
large cities, to induce la lies to re-
move their bounets while in place
of amusement. Indeed, the manager
of the Lyceum, Mr.. Daniel Froh-
man, politely reminds his lady pat
rons in his programme OF the great
accommodation they would render
those who are behind them by so
doing. AS a consequence, no less
than thirty ladies in the par
quet of the Lyceum took
off their bonnets ON the first
night of One of Our Girls, and their
action should be approved and fol-
lowed by all theater goers through
out the country. If they wish
further sanction for such a depart
ure from feminine tradition, it may
as we'll be stated that Mrs. Cleveland
has not only warmly commended the
adoption OF such rule, but has her
self promised to abide by it.
A neat home dress for n young
lady, represented in the illustration,
is in plain and striped wooden ma
terials. The basque, of the plain
goods, opens over vest, the lower
part of which consists ola very deep
peasants bodice, while the upper
portion shows a plated plastron of
surah. The wide buttoned revers,
cuffs and straight collar are Of plain
velvet. The drapery, which is also
of the plain fabric, falls in deep
and very graceful apron in front, and
is bouffant behind, while the back
drapery is longer than usually worn,
and is caught up in short folds all
the way down. This costume would
also be servioeable as a promenade
dress for use during the afternoon,
and, in fact, will serve for a variety
of occasions.
The cloth Of gold, whose richness
has been so often extolled by ancient
chroniclers, and which could stand
alone" by reason of its heavy en-
broideries in the precious metal, has
certainly been eclipsed by some Of
the rich fabrics produced by our
modern looms. After comparing
the stuffs which are thought worthy
to attire our danes de societe OF the
present day with those with which
they were satisfied few years ago, l
am assured that there is no limit to
luxury and no bounds to the invent
i've genius Of men, | was shown the
other day some OF the latest importa-
tions in goods for evening wear, for
NAL receptions and other like occa-
sious.
One rich fabric, which is made in
the various light evening shades pop
ular for the season, is made with
broad plush stripes, alternated with
wide satin stripes, upon which very
beautiful designs Of flowers and
leaves are worked in large beads, the
same color as the fabric to which
they are applied. These stripes ex-
tend up and down the goods, and /
note that such is the general fancy
in striped materials for evening
wear, instead OF the cross stripes
which were much in vogue at the
opening OF the season. These
beaded goous, besides the pop
ular evening shades, come in
Persian colors, and the effect in the
latter tints is odd and striking.
They are intended to be made up in
combination with either plush, vel
vet or satin, or with velvet or plush
and satin, and they should be used
to form the front breadth of the
skirt, while the side panels may be
of plush, and the bodice of satin,
trimmed with lace. The same ma
terials are shown in considerably
darker shades, for reception toilets.
Another charming fabric has a
ground of Nile green faille Fran
oaise, with pink center of
plush, cut in extremely beautiful
floral designs,
A material having a plush ground
presents frise figure which gives
an appearance as though ostrich tips
had been scattered broadcast over
the face Of the goods. The figure
locke at little distance very much
like what it is intended to represent,
and besides the way in which the
feathers are disposed upon the plush