The evening world., 1890-06-04

wv pounds. She lives on
the main floor OF her house, tho dining
parlor, reception room and m adioin-
ing her library. BY means OF a carriage
chair sho propels herself from room to
room, but seldom rises on her feet, her joints
being too rheumatic TO support her enor-
nous weight. Her last converts is Mrs. Annie
Besant, still beautiful and radical as ever.
Jewelled, frosted and spangled net serve
as Jokes and vests for silk dresses.
In Just now potted plants are in demand for
college spreads. graduates balls and recep-
tions. Gilt cache pots have been introduced
In lieu Of tiled jardinieres for holding tho
plants. They come in Moresque designs,
printed in coral red, turquoise blue and pale
yellow on ivory ground and sell at 81 each.
The shoes worn by Maud 8. are kept In
Mr.. Robert Bonner's writing desk. Two Of
the pair in which the beautiful trotter made
her last record are displayed in q wall cab
met and have q value OF $500 each. Mr..
| Bonner has had numerous requests to rattle
| them of at church and charity fairs. but
| preferred always to give his check for their
| value rather than part with either.
Fine English serges are appearing in Sum-
mer riding habits.
The visite form OF wrap, long banished
from the catalogue Of cold-weather outdoor
garments, appears among The Summer
%wrappings.
The choicest thing yet, in its way, is a
parasol Of white silk covered entirely in real
point lace.
Many Of the lighter Summer dresses for
seaside and country wear show broad Rilken
sashes in brilliant colors and sometimes in
black. which greatly enhance their effective
ness.
Zouave Jacket effects are all but universal
in misses styles.
The sleeveless yachting jacket Ia worn
over o white serge gown with an under pet
ticoat. collar. sleeves and belt of deep red.
A golden anchor is in the corner OF the front
drapery, and q smaller one decorates the
bolt. The straw sailor hat has a red band
with a third. another painted in gold upon
IL. These sleeveless Jackets are made in any
colcred cloth. and are found most con-
~venient to wear over the larRer pulled
sleeves now SO much in ri
The number Of beauties found among
California women is bringing doctors to be-
lieve that the Pacific climate is good for
complexions.
Some ladies are allowing their dressmak-
ers to lengthen the skirts of their street
dresses, but they are comparatively few. 1t
is only occasionally as vet that one secs a
dress that touches the pavement as it trails
behind. And vet the fashion is growing,
although almost imperceptibly. Many
leaders of fashion, however. express their
determination Of never again appearing in
the street with q dress that touches the
pavement.
II Is an acknowledged fact that the South
ern women are the leaders in the matter OF
good looks. says q Western writer. In Bal
timore, Memphis, Nashville and New Or
leans are to be found women more perfect in
their beauty, moro Greek in the simplicity
and loneliness of their contour. than in any
other cities OF the world. 1t Is said that the
brunettes of this country are growing to
excess OF the blondes. SO that the type of
American womAnhood will, at an early
day. be dark. However this may be.
in the South the bruno type certainly
prevails and its various exemplars have all
the subtle charm of form and feature that
belongs to the girls Of Spain and Italy.
Somebody onoe asked Joseph Jefferson. of
- Rip Van Wrinkle " famei Where are the
prettiest women in the United States ?" The
x,afaran actor ranaafa1 tina nnaEtfnu IN lia
son, who stood beside him. I'm Nashville.
Tennessee" was the prompt answer,
THAT" added Mr.. Jefferson. lis my
ans Wer also.
One OF the freaks Of fashion for gentlemen
is black silk nightshirts. These, as well as
the white. come in Japanese silk, and arc
expensive. The pongee silk shirts are lower
in price. Neglige shirts come in silks of
various pretty colors. The color combina-
tions in flannel shirts are very attractive.
At the Decorative Art Rooms in baltimore
may be seen a set of covers in process OF
construction that will later IN grace the
quaint chairs. divans aud sofas OF Mrs,
Senator HeErst's d-rawIng-room. Imagine,
if YOU can, the delicate beauty Of a cream
colored satin groundwork, the rich fabric
lighted up by exquisite WreAths Of Mare
chal Mel and La France roses, TheIeuD-
ming hand of the embroiderer has so faith
fully copied these choice beauties of nature
that each bud and blossom looks as if stolen
from a garden OF roses.
HaRdcuffs Of flowers for bridesmaids is the
latest caprice abroad. the pretty creatures
being yoked together, the one to the other.
With q garland Of flowers.
Sir. Harrison, for the past two weeks.
has been applying herself very closely to her
painting lessons, and has now finished her
lAbors in that entertaining art for the Winter
n Spring. says the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Among the products OF her brush is a superb
set Of salad dishes. eighteen pieces, which
comprises the full range Unnatural products
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