The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1890-10-26

figured in the last Bazaar. desirable in her
casef' Anything but desirable. TO answer
the last question first. 1t will do for Tux
d girls, who carry half q dozen different
jackets every season, and with whom so
or $50 for a new wrap is q bagatelle.
SAFE RULES FOR CHOOSING.
One word to those who would select
%wrappings for lasting good style. Always
choose cloaks or jackets with as few seams
and pieces as possible. The less thick
cloth is cut u pthe better. and sacques. with
six pieces in the back. or separate skirts.
never look as well or give the satisfaction
of simpler models. There is a pretty short
jacket sold In very dark and line plush,
nearly as handsome as BLACK seal" though
with any costume. The fronts lap
chest; the collar sets closely with
very small lapel, and the skirt is straight
without being clumsy; This Is az well
a long cloak of very light or dark cheviot;
If light with high cloth collar-not too flar-
ing il it is to see another season-httcd
under the arms with no dart.
fluffy gray boa of the best raccoon fur
and muff to match will give style TO a plain
gray cloak, for furs match the cloaks re-
ligiOusly, unless of the most
Cloaks of soft tan cloth have boas of the
y%ellowish, cat-like fur called Iceland lamb.
zarre fashion to saffron blondes with the
dark eyes that accompany such hair.
For sheer economy and good style q Che
viot cloak of darkest blue black or heather
purple. with detachable cape lined with
fieecy flannel of warm, rich plaid, finished
by velvet collar. inside cuffs and gird!e. Will
be admirable while it lasts. The soft fan
nels are used for Innings on account OF their
rich colorings, which give picturesque re-
lief to plain NANTES.
The newest work for Christmas gift COM
blnes tinted kid and chamois with velvet
for writing and toilet cases. Delicate
stone tints of chamois and blush kid have
sketchy flowers and figures painted for the
ored velvet. Mems shaving-cases and long
cases for neckties and fine braces are
made in this way. Excellent presents are
blankets of the rough silk crash. embroid-
cred in brilliant cOlors with cross-stltch.
This crash, it will be remembered, is entirely
of waste silk. exactly like coarse Russia
crash, only twenty cents a yard. But as 1T
is pure silk it forms very warm, light COW
erings for rheumatic persons or for the
extra blanket one needs to be provided
joined by stripes of embroidery in Russian
styles. and one thickness is AS warm as q
pair of common blankets. 1t also makes
good, big coverlets for chiidren's and mems
looms. Inc crash washes ike llncn, anu
if washing silks are used for the work the
result is handsome and lasting.
Mrs. X. wants something warm, hand
some and durable for winter curtains. that
will be cheap and admit cleansing at home.
Corduroy velveteen il coming into use this
year for upholstery and draperies among
''art people," and it combines many good
qualities. So far from being a cheap imita-
ton. it stands on its own merits of sub
stantial Make, strong colors which defy
sunlight, ability to endure washing when
necessary, which is seldom, the cotton alb
sorblng Odors and holding dust far less than
wooden or silk draperies.
Do not confound this with the cotton
flannel curtains which are printed in such
rich colOrings, only to fade in q season.
The corduroys and velveteens at Is cents
and 81 a yard are really the cheapest heavy
upholsteries sold. their color and substance
being nearly indestructible.
1t is advisable to buy all these new things
as early as they come in vogue. as q season
or two sees q failure in quality, to meet the
vulgar demand for c~heapness, 1t is worth
while to line the corduroy with washing
silk, which is sold at 40 cents a yard, in the
popular cOlors. AS both are washing ma
terials the old feeling against using silk
and cotton does not hold.
SHIRLEY DARE