Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-02-03
NEWS AND NOTES FOR WOMEN.

Dogskin IS always so durable and warm
that it is still popular for every day and
shopping gloves.
The pretty scarf drapery OF soft china
silk over tulle on goSSSmer stufIs makes
very charming effect.
Pulled sleeves or slashed are more
stylish on house dresses than either coat
sleeves or elbow sleeves.
The tournure now appears merely rs a
dress extender. minus the bunch up ap-
pearauce of past seasons.
MORE antique and moire Franchise are
oftener chosen for trimming cloth cos
TUNES than velvet or plush.
There are about -. 600 women in New
York already organized in trades unions
and labor organizations Of various kinds.
Silk and Isle thread woven together
make a very substantial black stock
ing which is fine enough for every day
wear.
The newest orange shade is called
"Orient,' and is a rich glowing tint.
which combines effectively with seal
brown.
Handsome winter skirts are made Of
striped silk, satin or plush, lined with
silesia or flannel, with plated founce
at the foot.
Miss Carrie !. Bartlett, formerly of the
Oshkosh press, is winning fame as the
pastor of a Unitarian Church at Sioux
Falls, ID. T.
At the recent marriage of the daughter
of the great Rabbi of Paris, Zadoc Kahn,
10 the Rabbi Israel Levy, fourteen bride
maids appeared.
Rose color and pale green is a com
bination which Is not too common 10 be
much appreciated by young girls with
beautiful competitions.
4 dainty, fragile ostrich plume boa is
one of the most approved gifts for ladies'
in Paris. 1t is luxurious, becoming and
sure never to be common.
The Italian Minister Of Public In
struction has issued a decree that women
teachers shall receive equal salaries with
men teaching the same grade.
There are one hundred women study
ing in the Harvard Annex this year.
There is an endowment fund of 500,
600. But $500, 900 is needed.
Rain drop fringe is seen with good
effect on evening wraps of an elaborate
chara ter. 1t has the effect Of a string
of opals when the light catches it.
Mouse color and green is a novel com
bination which is seen in some London
garments. The g.een is "A very dense,
moss shade, and the gray has no yellow
in it
The favorite colors for ain cloth
promenade toilets aye dark and light
mouse gray, dark blue green, myrtle
green, copper red, claret and dark hello
trOpe.
Be companion TO your husband if he
is wise man; and, if hes not, try To
make him become your companion.
Raise his standard, do not let him lower
yours.
The little toques of velvet with an
eagles feather are the iauntiest things in
head gear for young ladies and young
girls. a binding of fur makes them more
attractive still.
AS the season advances the skirts Of
dresses are less punched at the back as
heretofore, and are laid in wider plaits.
Stcels are now limited to two, and these
are placed in the lower half Of the founda-
ton skirt.
The wide band Of ribbon or velvet,
which is worn about the throat, Is
fastened by a beautiful jewel Of some
kind set as a clasp or a buckle. This is
of course with evening dress or with
dinner costume.
White felt has not been worn for
ladies' bonnets for many years until re-
Gently when again it appears with n
garniture of black or gold, and proves
to be favorite fashion with young
ladies of fashion.
High and elaborate coifures are con-
sidered most stylish this season, and
well defined and orderly bang is pre-
ferred TO the fluffy brush Of unkempt
looking hair, which was the fashion
short time since.
The pretticst of all the pretty jackets
worn with house dresses is the Eton and
when in velvet it is particularly narty.
Sometimes a beaded embroidery is used
to make them still more attractive and
of pendants around the edge.
Biscuit colored suits are stylish and
the underskirt is invariably in color,
green of dark shade being most stylish,
next black and in that case the trimmings
for the jacket and the sides Of the over
dress are in black braiding or of black
astrakhan.
There are many new shades Of yellow
this season, the faintest and most delicate
being lettuce heart, which is almost
green, and as seen in some exquisite
1t is a charming tint. Then
there is burnt orange for the brunettes,
so well suited to dark, rich compilations
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