Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-06-27
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New York Juns 49, "A notable fsstn, "a
ia the strange aud hitherto unwarrantabla
employment of black, which Is now a
leading factor In dress. As a combipa-
ton, IL is remarkably popular and shova
beside the gayess materials; broad black
sashes are worn with all manner Of powna
and with or without pipings to core
spond, but chiefly surprising are black
bats or bonnets. nnrelieyed by oolored
or even white flowers or feathers. that
with black kid gloves and perhaps black
parRsol, are considered now iauntv
finish to eolnrsd costumes. Unnsnal
style attaches TO India silks, In which on
black surface, flowers in natural color
and odd figures are depicted, for com
hination, black silk being the first choice.
Yet such are the vagaries of to day. that
an entirely black dress Is almost eegated
to persons ia mourning. 1t is certainly
no longer stylish and would rise higher
in the scale, II touched at least by some
oolor--usually vest and cuffs. Black
lace dresses are exceptional
WHITE COMBINATIONS
are also very effective and brought for
ward with special prominence, for the
most part, in delicate touches on dark
material, with hat or bonuet in keeping,
and one can readily imagine the pretty
picture presented by gown OF green,
biue or even red, thus softened while
rendered coquettish. With green, the
result Ia particularly tasteful, the more
no az bonnets OF green leaves are in great
favor and may be beautifully relieved by
white flowers. Extraordinary ccmblua
tons OF material afford cause for won.
der as for example, where India Tx or
surah, is made up in connection with
ladies' cloth, the laat named material
being used for accessories and skirt
panels. Light quality silk appears
Furthermore "a union with heavy failles
or brocadea-fgured where the com.
psnion goods are plain and vice versa
The reason for such novel departure, is a
need for something light which may form
the full vests, fronts and pufflngs SO pop.
ular, but 1t ia more difficult to solve the
problem why India and surah silk should
be used with ginghsm, Saline and other
cottons. Apparently the only reason is
that Of caprice--if caprice can be made
a reason. IL is how yer In
HATS
that the fancies of the day find chief
display. The time ia Que OF hats, and
from the subdued limitations of turDans,
toques, walking, or sailor hats, broad
brims emerge TO the onlooker's increasing
confusion. a carnival Of establishment
and diverse garniture is reached, to say
nothing of brims that OF every size and
shape, turn every way aud no way at sll
except that Of original manufacture. The
very low crowned hats afford unwonteti
scope for extravagant trimmings that
oyerrup the small mounds, and quite
hid them from view, but some.
what higher crowns are encircled
by rich garlands or form supports for
immense and many Topped bows Of wide
ribbon united with bold bouquets OF
clustering ostrich tips. An elegant Leg
horn hat shows conspicuous bow OF
! wide black MORE ribbon and this Gan be
noted Oh another example of the unusual
employment of black. Full Innings Of
net are mitch used; velvet gives q change
and generally O contrast; rows OF lace
\ impart sottnass, fine Leghorns being
often without lining. Milan and Leg
horn are the two plain siraws most used,
but innumereble fancy straws are seen,
although hats OF tulle, net or lace are In
extraordinary demand. Many are black,
in accordance with popular taste and a
distinguished example is made of black
net heavily spangled with gilt.
NOTES.
The Lottery of Love il thronged by
votaries eager to draw blanks or prizes.
The number OF weddings is without pre-
oedeat, but as Wedding gowns have been
enlarged upon previously, q word only is
now added in regard to bridesmaids
dresses. Net over silk is the fist choice
and ribbon run In trou trou style, the
fayorite trimming. A late innovation Is
that OF wearing the hair flowing, with en-
circiing wreath OF flowers. The bouquet
| or basket OF natural ones should corfe-
spond and roses are the first selection.
Accordion plaitings, quite rage both
for grown persons and children, have ex
tended to flannel skirts for tennis and
yachting, which are now folded over SO
| that successive colored stripes are OF the
outside, the white stripe showing from
within, at intervals, from the wearer'a
motions or when famed by breezes.
Toques, turbans or capote bonnets
made OF flowers are extremely fashion
able, while close akin are small hats o,
bunDets OF green leaves.
Fans made Of gauze, crepe lisss or
crepe are still fashionable. Suoh delicate
materials require very light mountings,
and they are therefore of light wood en-
ameled, carved or ehonized, as may seern
most appropriate. Feather fans of curled
ostrich tips, are however considered sty-
lish and here the mouutings are heavier
and richer. ivory, mother of pearl or tor
toise shell being employed and all show
ing deft carvings. Fan chateleines re-
main popular, especially il in dark silver.
RosALIND MAY.
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SUFFERING MINERS.