The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-22

Little white corded sun-bonncts with capes
are very comfortable for -mal gfls. ana pos
ses- the useful quality II doing mp, IVch
tho;qua'ut Quaker hoods are u-uurd by the
little ones the laughing faces being I'M strange
contrast to the Occurrences of the head-2car.
short wasted gowns Of sad-t'utcd Quaker
crnvs are worn with these hoods. relieved ~
neck and waist with rutlles Of chiffon or dell
cate lace.
f.tcLinc walking dress for ffteen-vear
ole girl is Of myrtle green chevot. me w'ist
is full and has yoke Of tan color upon
which appears the omnipre~ent bowknoi IN
applouc and cord embroidery. the sNlt y
laid i'm -pleats is -ewed 10 the waist and
caught here and there with small gilt buckles
the hat is white sailor, with great roaet1e
The most desirable dresses for little girls
summer wear are the crisp French zephyls.
to p,rcalcs and the mulls, which emerge from
the laundry almost "a, good a~ new.
The washable silks are nearly rs cheap ana
more seryiccablc than the cotton goods; max
inc delciouslv cool aud dainty gowns. White
silk dresses IN Gretchen shape, neatly hen-
stitched or herring-honcd are charming. ~
are also the lowered midas. strewn with Tiny
ro,e-buds. daisies or corn flowers.
The French Chnllcs rival the lndlaS IN
beauty of texture and artistic design. beng
mostly In light colors. strewn WITH pale-hued
blossoms.
simple shirring generally shaping them 70
the figure. they are worn with gumpes OF
lace-trimmcd India linen or silk, generally IN
white or cream. and are trimmed either Win
hne embroidery or lace.
S,ue mothers have "A fancy for dressing the
little ones in black. economy may have some
thing L. do with this fashion. although 10 chill
dren with faNcn hair and great deal OF color
these sOmbie gowns are very becoming. IN
dia silk is almost the sole material used Tor
tins purpose and yellow or pale green ttlm-
mngs may De used with %. stylish gown
recently worn 10y "a little girl ~ four years OF
age was OF black Shanghai silk trimmed WITH
several rows of MaudaIn yellow velvet about a
quarter of an inch in width, the bodice was
Y shaped and the neck was finished with a
fall of Chauttclly lace
Plaided goods whether Of wool or cotton, are
GENERALLY cut ON the bias which gives them
additional style. \ Rob Roy Scotch zephyr
made in this manner Is quite effective. hre-
tcllcs of wido embroidery falling over the
short. high sleeves and narrowing to nothing
al the waist
Dressy Jackets are in REFER style. and either
Of ocean blue. coachman's tan, gray or mutt
ing scarlet many are slashed and outlined
with gold cord the collar, are of the sailor
shape a novelty being a double collar the
smaller one being OF some contrasting colored
brOcadc.
Bedford cord is the newest material for
Jackets and cloaks. 4 misses long coat X OF
tan cord. the skirt plcated on TO the waist IN
big fat ploats IL opens somewhat after the
fashion Of the directory period and has three
collars of tan and hunters green thrown back
from an embroidered shirt. The full sleeves
have the upper portion OF the dark green with
deep military cuffs OF tan. Immense buttons
Of carved pearl are used upon this stunning
garment.
Washable cloaks have returned 10 favor af-
ter a long Punishment. their place having been
taken by India siihs and cashmere. Plgue IS
again much used. a noticeable example being
made Of strips of corded pique alternating
with open-work Nancy embroidery.
The all-oyer embroidered hsnnels make
lovely sacks and long cloaks for babies IN
arms: the flannel Is embroidered in tiny polk
a-dots or stars in pink, blue or white, with
heavy scallopcd edges.
Scotch flannel. which is n mixture Of cot
ton and wool. is admirably adapted for chill
dren's morning gowns or seaside dresses: 1t
lasts and keeps lis color quite rs well rs the
more expensive French hannels. and IS also
suitable for beach dresses for little ones who
frequent the seasides.
The garment illustrated is Of French gray
lady's cloth. with reycrs Of sapphire blue vel
Vet. COUNTESS ANNE De MONrAIGU.