Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-07-18
OUR NEW YORK LETTER
WHAT ROs4IIgD May HAS TC SAP
ABoUE SiYLES.
Bath'ng Surs-'rennis and Yachting
t,reSse- acknowledgements a
Parties at aTI, MuGTexor- SiyIrs an
GloVes-NOtes. 49,

Pnrtr"s at 7TI, McssEeRoF SiyIcs an
| GiOves-NOtes.
Speeial Correspondence Of Gazette and journal
Nav YohK July 1O.-Dark blue re.
mains the leadinc color for bathing suits
but red, in visw OF Its popularity for
dresses, is much more frtqu 4ntly ssen on
the beach than formerly. rhe same can
be said of Write Colors are often united,
as where one is trimmed with the other
| in tna form OF braid. stripsd 6Ann9l be-
ing likewise employed for collar and
cntfs. The only n1taole change in cut
| is marked lengthaniug OF drawers that
sometimes now reAeh to the snkle, but
unless the material is light, the weight,
when dripping with water, beooinss al
most insuppnrtGhls. Delicate ladies' wear
warm fl.unel suits, but harder bathsrs
aud, more than all, those VITO swim, pre-
fer serge, light jersey webbing, mohair
\ or very light q 1all'y OF flannel. Swim
mers also Ike 10 dispense with sleeves
and of oourse have sSir's as short as pos.
sible Bathing stockings are provided
with cork or rubber aoles and are greatly
| preferable to shoe separate from the
stocking, sinca the sand inevitably DRIFT
ing between, becomes very unpleasant.
TENNIS DRESSES
l ere pretty muah the same cut as those
for yachting and hoatins, except that the
latter have II ually some nautical EN-
| ble 70, vale the test nay sh11 ora4nsa-
tstion IN keeping with the f.vorite pas
time. A we'll known belle nov at Sasl.
ter Island Heiehts, is provided with
three tennis aad three yachting cos
tunes, besides an assortment IF evsoing
go Fns for hops nd yacht receptions
Ths ffst tennis dress is pf cream 60 orsd
enrGh trimmed with crimson ribbon
and with designs Of rackets
aud balls embroidered in crimson.
The second dress has dark blue sur1h
waist with striped fInnal skut; the
third Of nlain blue and white, and ue
striped fl mel Etch dress ia prov dad
with efimsou surah sash aud it may be
added that this style of sash is greatly in
favor, particularly if bringing aoout the
combination of rad, white aud blue for
morning r4mhlos through the green val
l'Ys and over the hills of this charming
spot, or perhaps filtration beneath the
shade OF some one OF many spr 4ad ng
trees. The yoanR lady hes stylish morn
ing dresses of plain wool tailor made or
in stripes of old rose, buff OF lilac.
sARATcdA PARTIES
who spend portion Of their time at
beautiful Mt. McGregor are also pro.
videi with serviceaule dresqes for wool
land rambles, the b.acing cir that Bweep4
over an outlook OF valley a hundred
miles wide requiring something warm.
Delicious purity aud iuvizoraiing fresh
ness are the Distinguishing attributes Of
this favored resort, its nearnass to Sara.
| Hnll lett an
matter. Evening dresses are also OF
course in order and one OF the pret.iest,
made really by lssdine city modjste,
shows the front of pale blus net trimmed
by row; ef ribbon run close together, the
low net co'sage garniturei to o1rreapond.
, Auother handsome evening dress is of
old rose silk made in prinoessa shape at
/ the baSk with open redtrgote fronts
, showing vest and pettico4t OF tulie
laid in accordion pl.its Another OF
pale green, has, With close princesse
front5, Greek 6raperies ca vast end
skirt. Elegant bfocadss remind one OF
} winter fashion aud one of superb style
with prevailing color OF old rose, is made
close fitting, with angel sleeves over close
/ sleeves OF old rose silk and gold net.
The polonaiHe is Blashed at the sides and
, up the back over 6n old rose 81 k petit.
, coat draped with gold net. Slippers are
the first choice for evening wear, el.
though boots o. kid or satin TO match the
dress are allowable. Where the material
Of the dress is heavy, they arc msde of
the same. but in case of thin goods
follow of course il color only. Toes
, !, are still quite pointed and heels nigh and
although shoes matehi the dress are
much more elegant aud In better taste,
yet the popularity of Suede shoes with
gloges to match, continues.
sUMMEB NOTES.
Silk petticoa of substantial American
: snrah have largely displaced the muslin
skirts that require such perpetual laun
drsiug. DEN ,stely tinted, these surah
skir's look chetmipglY wheu worn With
the right dresses; in white, they suit any.
thing, and in blank are excellent fol
mourning or dark colored dresses.
The hair will be worn high, in twists
aud coils with ornaments run through
: ard it is elso predicted that the low coil
with short cufls beneath, will be much il
vogue.
Whiting's Stsrdard paper in rough OIL
smooth finish and in creEm or azure
tints. is the fashionable choice in station
cry, parties who so to -aratoga or othei
4 hl1lb bu 1SuuEtb thEtuS buppiloH WIN tuou
/ or bufing it on the apot. Envelopes are
tq7la,e cr what is called '.short long" il
4 -tiiction to the very long shapes
/ whtea are now quite out of style, o ner
I handsome yiTieueso' paper are Whiting
y e&tra quality antique parchment, lineC
! oiotn or rap. Importa,ions OF foreign
paper are nufh intertered with nv thsse
A high ttSle nnd altogether satisfactory
tuageg IN stTtioneYV Sinc, ench wear tL
! demsnd grows Lager among our wealth ?
' ciassea who fad all they Wish for in Gle
! giant finish aud other essential qualities
$ In gloves, the safest choice ia tan oi
gay ard chamois caiors or darker on tue
j same oEisr, in uudl essed kid. For mon
q otone coatumes, however, these art
q shades OF all ST tSliah colors, though match
q Iae the dtess ia not 10 plrt Gu as favor
4 especial prestige attaches to shades Q,
. gray or we CO or, peooahly because no
80 hacsrey+d as tan and kindred yellow
. i~h hnes. Willie the Susde shoes remaii
!. popular, no EeVer, gloves to match mus
q nontlnue il densGd aui as the formsi
. have, for this season ct least, q firm hold
!. the position Of the latter is sure. Un
dressed kid wns never more largely pur
CHASED, out the great Com.ort Of sill
gloves d1rihS he eunm5r must ensnrt
aemsnd for them, though nnleSs OF var!
q t1e qlaiity, they are aard!y so stylish
i Flr tysnins was- canrmi0g tints in k d
8 of pearl, faint strawberry, yellow, ok
9 rose 4nd lilac Aevs been purciis.e2 Il
. match gowns. RcsArIND May.
+. sIntonyi'te Ehotei Sold.
e The II 4npett Mems says: son Tuesif
Z a'tHrnuJu last the hotel pope tV i.