Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-04-16
NEW YORK FASHIONS.


IFrom our Female Fashion Reporter.l
Spring wraps ara in some cases noticeably
longer in the back and therefore much more
mantilla like than for some seasons pasf,
and while many are of cloth, armnre silk Or
velvet, large proportion are composed en-
tirely of lace and ribbon. Passementerie is
the chosen garniture for the first named
STYLES. with finish of lace and occasionally
unique garment is made entirely of passe-
menterie With, of course, theinevitable lace
finish, But wraps of lace and ribbon lead
and are shown in extraordinary variety both
as to combination and shape, some being
very short in the back Front ends may
reach to the bottom of the skirt and from
this extreme, through all gradations, to the
very short. Capes are world in themselves
and like wraps, appear in lace and ribbon,
but here larger number are of cloth or
silk in which successive frills or accordion
plaitings are most frequent. Capes of wool
material in large plaids are striking in eff
feet but, of course, will be rendered less so
as time goes on, by the free employment
elsewhere, of conspicuous patterns Of like
character.
LONG GARMENTS
were never longer, and remain in many
cases quite as dress-like as hitherto, and as
hitherto can by ladies who must count dol
lars, be made to take the place of handsome
costume, since they hide effectually what
needs coneealment while presenting a
stylish appearance on the street. Long
cloaks of net or lace will be worn at water
ing places and unique garments are of
velvet with long flowing sleeves and
breadths of the thin fabrics just named.
On outdoor garments of every description,
not excepting cspes, pointed yoke is a
marked feature and sometimes of silk or
velvet, forms foundation from which
spreads forth charming fancies in lace and
ribbon. Notwithstanding temptations to
the contrary however, the display of jackets
is large and varied and especially suitable
to slender yonng figures, they come close
fitting and frequently with fancy vests OF
ailk or cloth richly braided.
NEW COSTUMES
are in genuine classic outlines, the corsage
and sleeves faithful reproductions of ancient
models and skirts hanging in close draping
folds. AS yet, of course, such gowns are
worn indoors only, but when summer shall
come and watering place bellies shall traverse
public corridors or walk on Saratoga streets
with the freedom as to dress which prevails
in that gay resort, an impetus may be given
the public wearing of antique garb, that
might extend to cities. AS happy result
all outside burchiness is dead beyond re-
call aud even underclothing is cut with a
view to slenderness in contour. Skirts are
new in outline to correspond with REVEALS
of olden time and made preferably of Pride
of the West since continued trial proves it
to be superior to any other material of
kindred character because it does not crack
or turn yellow, while very durable. In
widths specially ada pied to such purposes,
it also stands first FOR the making of sheets,
pillow cases, etc. The pretty ribbed vests
tied with silken braid on neck and sleeves
have now become standard, and in crimson,
blue, pink or white, can be noticed in any
dry goods shop Of ding.
MILLINERY.
Black lesborns having wide brins twist
ed in every conceivable shape, are extreme
" prominent in millinery, the modes Of
trimming being as eccentric "a tha outlines
of the hat. Flowers straggle ab3u: in recs-
less style and among them dar5 no bows ot
narrow velvet ribbon in most unexpected
fashion Enormous bnws Of wide ribbon
produce eqRal surprises AID alFogetber,
there is an abandon and continued violation
of rule and precedent. Extraordinary Coz
trasts of color add their quota and are often
produced by double-faeed ribbon combining
such antagonisms as deep crimson and pale
pink, orange and delicate yellow, pale blue
and deep gray. The preference for shaded
colorings, however, initiates against much
that would be too violent and thus after all,
there are modifying elements which prevent
too great shock to the eyesight.
NOTES AND ANSWERS.
A new design for dinner table decoration
is three large horseshoes placed in the cen
tire and filled usually with roses. violets or
ferns. Smaller horseshoes may be placed
at intervals on the table and tiny ones of
silver hold menu cards. Tin is used for
holding the flowers which conceal the home
Iy metal.
miss P" You ara correct in your sur
misses and it can be said Furthermore that
during the ten gears in which Pears cele.
braied English soap has been 80 extensive
IL used in America. it has constantly grown
in popularity until now there is not viii
lage SO ignorant or remote as not to be cog
infant of its remarkably fine qualities, that
during this season Of cutting winds find
special appreciation. The delicately scent
ed varieties are used by fashionable ladies,
but the unscented at moderate cost is equal.
~ eficacious.
pauline" The use of lamps in prefer
-ence to gaslight is a fashionable fad that
has brought about innumerable pretty de.
signs, one lady having twenty-five different
ones in small parlor. Would not the IN
vention of new patterns in shades be pro-
fitabIa industry for ingenious ladies and
might not the friend of whom you write,
employ her talents in this way? Anything
tasteful and unique would command atten-
tion.
Cushions in fashionable parlors are an
other fancy likely to be carried to an ex-
IRENE. But within limitations, the idea is
uoa1 hpcausn euvupativa nf comfort and
repcse. Brocades are much used for covers
and can be made expensive by sselecting
$25 per yard fabric. But china silks are
cheap and very pretty.
ROsALIND MAY,
President Harrison has removed an eff
Gent white man from the place of record.