The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1888-01-13
FASHION NOTES.

Owing TO the popularity of moire an
tlque, designers are constantly devising
new patterns OF watering. None ofthem
however. are so rich In effect as the orig.
lnaI desIgn.
Striped molre and satin,the satin stripes
embroidered In gold and silver, Is one Of
the rich materials recently imported for
evening dresses. Another effective ma.
terlai has alternate stripes of falile, ,brcead-
ed with single flowers in garlands, and
mslrs antique, In strongly eonstrasting
eolors.
MnHs made Of ths material Of the street
costume arc In high favor, and fur, Passe.
mlenterie, ribbon, lace and other fashion
able trimmings are used 70 decorate them.
The tournurc now appears merely as a
dress extender, minua the bunched-up ap.
pearanee of past seasons.
The fancy of the hour Is for stripes. In
dress materials this preference extends TO
drapery nets, which show insertions OF
black, white or cream net, alternating with
moire ribbon In all the popular eolors.
Embroidered stripes Of steel. gold,peari or
colored beads arc also sesR upon black,
white, cream and various delicate coiorsd
nets.
Handsome winter skirts are made oi
striped silk. satin or plush, lined with sil-
esIa or Aanaei. with plated aouncs Al
the foot.
Umbrella handles arc verIsable works ol
art. The newest arc Of solid silver, gen-
orally oxidIzed. In artistic designs. Solla
igold Is also used, and when combined
with ivory the result l. extremely dainty
A rams horn of solid silver, forming .
ring large enough to slip over the hand, Il
favorite design with ladies just now.
avcIu.ina" Is new material which car
hardly be distinguished from silk velvet
aud is often used as a substitute for the
more costly material.
The newest orange shade is called aOri
ent." and Il rich glowing tInt, which
1 combines effectively with seal browH.
Pretty teques are made Of ruby velvet
and cloth. trimmed with brown or gra,
wings.
Dancing shoes are Of bronze or blael
kid with high vamp and ties, and orna
mented with large square buckles of pol
ished steel.
Shot moIrc plush is a decided noyeit
In unusual effect. II Is used for bonnie
and hat trimmings, and also for making
elegant mantelets.
cornet-shaped pendants are used in pro
fusion to trim the sleeves, hood and gird
les Of dressy mantles. Great ingenuity ]
displayed in making these very eifeesiy'
trimmings.
Felt noil, which Is merely nnshape'
felt, Is wrought with chenille cord or silk
and used for making some very stylish
bonnets.
Boancts Of velvet and felt, having th'
crown Of velvet and the brim Of felt, o
vice versa, are much admired.
Bonaets composed entirely of ostricl
feathers are new, and very soft and pleas
Ing In eject. The crown and brim are Of
ten covered with feathers Of contrasting
colors, and loops of ribbon and ribbon
strings are the only trimmings.
Cut steel jewelry 10 again in favor.
A new and popular design for scarf, hal
and bonnet pins Is gold interrogation
mark, set with half-pearis.
/ An attractive brooch of gold represent
A a fnf1e1 lace handka arrhtef
1 Among the prcttiest designs In gold
brooches Is beautifully tinted maple leaf
set with diamonds.