Evening journal., 1888-10-26


irieh plumes and tips are shown which viii
succeed the feather ioques and English tur.
bans, when the snow flies There are many
eccentric shapes displayed in small bonnets,
includ ng The close empire Styles with roll-
ing prim curved like q classic Greek eoronet,
or cofonet bfim split to form a Gileted
'front.' There are many directoire pokes
with exaggerated crowns. and hrims flied iii
with soft pun Of dark velvet over the fore
head, and trimmed at the sides with the
breast plumage or Wing5 OF rare tropical
BIRDS
All these eceentrieities In lonnets. intelli-
gent milliners believe will last NO longer than
autumn, after which, the small close fitting
capote bonnets Of plain yelye; or felt, very
simply trimmed, wall be adopted by fashion
able women and will be worn all winter
These bonnets will be classically severe in
style, ID keeping with the first empire fash
lon. Trimmings formed Of loops Of ribbon
IN cashmere patterns, or in two-tomed effects
will be more popular than fancy feathers for
winter. Dressy bonnois of black velvet are
prepared for the winter season. formed Of
two Or three soft puffs Of velvet between
bands Of tasseted iot, meeting al the sides in
tho style Of a Greek flllet
Ladies' who make their own bonnets are
advised that the most stylish new hats for
winter are Of plain felt or velvet simply
trimmed with wide loops OF ribbon in two or
three tones Of the color OF the -tevek with an
aigrete IN harmonious tint. Bonnet strings
OF wide ribbon replace the made strings Of
velvet used during the summer, and may be
IN two-toned effects to match the trimming
or when cashmere figured ribbons are used
for trimmings. a bonnet string Of double
faced satin or velvet OF solid color il pre-
ferred. Two-toned ribbons are usually Or
two materials, peau-de. sole and heavy cord
grosgrain or ottoman, or amGre silk.
There are some brocaded ribbons intro
dnced in solid color and it is anticipated that
these will be popular In midwinter. Already
some OF the finest ribbons imported for win
ter trade have been sold out to milliners In
the Wholesale. All the ribbons broeaded In
cashmere effects are Ia special demand by
those who supply the most fashionable Gus
toners. The widths Of ribbons used Tor
trimmings and bonnet strings range from
Nos. 30 to 40 and GO. No. 30 is the most com
mon width used Ia two-toned and brocaded
effects. For heavy bonnet-strings Of double
faced satin or velvet, No. l6 is the popular
width. Milliners are even putting strings on
some OF the little toques intended Tor
autumn wear,-a rather snperduous addl.
ton.
The trimming on the new bonnets usually
adds considerable to the height, although
thereare some bonnets lower than any which
have been worn tor several seasons past.
The new directoire hats reproduce the low
crown and wide front brim Of the Tosea shana
in vogue during the past summer. Like the
bonnets, they are Of plain velvet or felt. are
caught up either at the side or the back in
various capricious ways, and are heavily
trimmed with ostrich feather bands, plumes,
or clusters OF large tips. and sometimes with
boas OF ostrich feathers. which are wound
around the hat and arranged TO hang down
the back, 50 that they may DO brought Tor.
ward and wound around the throat BY the
wearer, like the scarfs Of point d'esnrit laca
worn with the Tosca hat during the summer.
Though embroidery still appears on hats
and bonnets Il il subduedy elegant. not Of
the garlsh, glowing variety that for a twe.ve.
month or more has offended the eye.
Good Housekeeping.