Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1889-07-25

Vote. a, matter. OF Interest to Both Yo.z
md Old.


note. ON Matters ofInserest to Both Youns
snd Old.
The crocheted handbags of grand
mothers time are revived and are lady
like and very pretty.
The favorite pocket-book is almost
square in shape, is stamped calf skin.
handsomely mounted in sterling silver
or silverine.
Large checks are becoming popular
for morning aprons. and some OF the
summer skirtings for petticoats are IN
the same style
There is beautiful new trimming
that resembles coarse Italian guipure.
with design over it In colored plush,
appliqued with silk.
Mousseline de laine is much in favor
now, and Is likely to be during the hot
weather. Nothing can well be simpler
than the style of making.
We are gradually coming back to
mode trimmings of the material. To
the Spanish founce and the dropping
lace edgings that ornamented the hat
brims of that period.
The favorite headgear for travelling
is a toque of silk or goods matching
the suit. Tam O'Shanter caps of vel
vet, either black or color, are worn
by very young ladies'
The tan suede gloves no longer reign
pre-eminent. for it is becoming the
fashion to match the gloves to their
accompanying costume, as shades OF
green are the latest aspirants to favor.
Some of the new jerseys, gagged at
the throat and top of the arm. have
scarf fixed and gagged on the top OF
one shoulder, carried across the bust
and looped in \ large loose bow at the
side.
While it can not be said that black
is falling into any disfavor. yet the
extraordinary popularity of colors has
taken them into the street as well as
the assembly, the watering place and
the home circle. 4
At the last two drawing il
was noticeable that gloves were not so
long as they were, and ION dit" that
the Queen does not like to see them
above the elbow. Whether this is the
case Or not, certain it was that few,
comparatively, stretched over the ell
bow. White suede and kid are well
worn with black, white and gray
gowns, and also with those that have
white about them.
A special novelty are the embroid-
| cred pompadour robes in Vatican de-
signs and coloring. The ground is
cream, of soft muslin. and the designs
are in exquisite shades of color, some
being simple, others grand and elab-
crate.
Some of the new dressing gowns
have a good-sized monogram worked
on the right cuff in contrasting
color. Others open at one side. in
stead of down the middle. and have a
cascade of lace, and full sleeve ruffies.
The gown front is full at the throat
band.
Some of the ornamented buttons
which have been brought into use by
the fashion of redingotes and redingote
casques are simply painted with a
number of the most brilliant colors
placed in such harmonious juxtaposi-
ton as to produce a rich and refined
effect.
Quaint fichus made of a square of
plain or embroidered lawn. null or
net, edged with lace and folded diagon-
ally, furnish a graceful drapery for
untrimmed waists. The back corners
are rounded and the front corners ara
usually tucked inside the wide belt or
sash.
Chatelain bags for ladies are very
convenient for travelling or general
shopping. The finest are in real seal
leather mounted with sterling silver,
richly engraved. and are very expen-
sive. A very handsome chatelain bag
in black grain leather. with oxidized
mountings. costs about s.. so. This is
a most desirable size with lovely clasp
and chain.-St. Louis Republic.