The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1890-05-10
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
summer Novelties SIyIes In
Waking-NOtes-AD ADswers TO
COrrespOndents

EDITOR lNTELLIGENCER:- Silk jersey
waists in delicate openwork are shown
for evening wear with skirts of light
fabric.
White silk woven in silver stripes, ia
beautiful material and has all admira-
bly, refined appearance when garni
tured by white flowers. A lovely cos
tune worn AT the Italian opera, WAS OF
the fabric just mentioned and was
trimmed with pink lilacs.
Riding habits are still cut with skirts
too short tor graceful effect and thei g
Is no change in the fashion OF dark
plain cloth Tor material which is
usually made up with position back
waists and skirts gored close to the
figure. A minority of habits are
trimmed with Il touch OF gold braid and
the jacket opens over a waistcoat. The
Shirt front, collar aud tie are altogether
manlike, but the Tyrolese hat is less SO.
"M. L." 1t is not obligatory for
sty le that the bonnet should match the
dress, but such correspondence il
always in good taste.
Fan plaitings are still inserted in
skirts and one which may serve as q
model Tor all inquiriDg correspondent
shows the front and sides slashed TO the
belt, with accordion plaitings let In.
Black toques without trace of color
are stylishly worn with colored
dresses.
Beaded and spaDgled nets and gauzet
are being made up for summer resorts
in genuine classic style, the underdress
of silk however, preventing too greal
clingiDg TO the form.
Independent waists are as popular as
ever and many are reproductions oi
last years outlines. But genuine
waistcosts with shirt fronts, standing
collar and masculine tie are the especia
| rage, the window of a leading store
lately having six in row displayed Oh
forms, with completion on each, OF 6
nattv little cloth jacket. The waist.
coats are preferably of brocade in smal
patterns of dots or sprays.
"Mrs. E." Vandyke embroiderIe,
in white are stylish trimming fol
either gingham or satine.
Shoes are still in gray or tan tC
match gloves, but black is in better
taste ana may be made dressy by silvel
buckles or beads. TO lady who
wishes an opinion on shoe dressing
the reply is decidedly in favor of But
toms Raven Gloss, because the finish i
gives Is soft and natural while Other
dressings crack the leather and render
it hard. Some dealers from interested
motives, may be inclined to substitute
other dressings, but the preservativt
qualities of Raven Gloss should recon
mend it to all those who have jus
regard 10 the durability OF their foot
wear.
| Easter millinery has developed into
prominence the tCque either encirclet
by flowers or composed entirely o
them. A distinguished toque wori
the other day bv the Duchess of Mari
borough, was made in black lace will
a wreath of Parma violets. Broat
brimmed shade hats are rendered
peculiar by having the crowns cut ou
and replaced by putting of velve
showing small circle of the origina
straw in the centre. Lighter material
and gauZes will later OIL take the plac
of velvet but the latter fabric is exten
sively used in summer millinery, no
only in material, but in ribbon an
flowers.
Commencement dresses are bein
made up in classic style showing drs
peries that fall loosely i'm front In
pephun-like point. Varieties of sol
wool are favorite materials and Gree
key bordering in gilt or silver appear
on the skirt and fnll sleeves. Akin t
the above, are academic gowns, or a
they are also called, surplice dresse'
because the upper garment resemble
that worn by choristers. Empir
dresses, however, remain in vogue br
have not the advantage of 80 gres
novelty. Evidently the way is bein
prepared tor general revival OF th
classic. LUCY CARTER.