The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-05

The McFlmsys are going TO carry muhs
all summer. and mayhap some of those on a
higher social plane may join them in this fad.
On the hottest days os July and August the
over-reaching McFlimsy sisters are planning
to carry flower muifs with white net founda-
tons gathered upon frame work of silver
wire. Well. a few years ago, boas in sum-
mer time were impossible and fur capes in
sane Now boas are the rule for piazza and
ballroom promenade while fur capes are on
the laps and shoulders of all who travel at
seashore and mountain. Let us not say that
muhs shallnot have their day.
Friendship are canes 10 be the fashion with
the Young women who take long spring tramps
over moss and fell The best friend Of all
gives the cane. which is long and like unto an
aipenstock. Around the top is tied ribbon
with the name of the cane donor thereon and
the date Of the first trip upon which the cane
did duty Each successive walk is marked by
another ribbon which. IN turns, bears the date
of the trip and the name of the one who pleas
antly beguiled the journey. In time Little 30
Peeps crook comes to wear as many cOlOrs rs
We're in JOseph's coat. When the cane be-
comes sufficiently suffanclfied" with ribbons
it is laid away among the scalps of the season
and new one Is obtained to take its place
The Girl Of proper discretion becomes no more
attached 20 one walking stick than she does
70 any Of the beaux who are represented by
bow knots upon the alpenstOck.
ParasOls have sprung into prominence in
the shop windows every one Is either buying
or making one of these light, airy absurdties
which shall be. nevertheless, sufficient to act
rs a protection from the mildness Of April
suns.
Buying OF making, So runs the text. for it
is one Of the easiest things IN the world 10
produce "A lace parasol of the style favored in
the shop windows.
All that is needed is some figured black
net. parasol frame and n little taste and in
genuity The prettiest and newest parasOls
for spring use have no lining. The net is
gathered very full at the top and falls hence
20 the edge in a deep fiounce. The lace * Sc
cured % the sticks which hold it in place and
q ribbon bow conceals the shirring mt top.
Around the edge there Is a deep fall of lace
from three 10 eight inches wide. which may
II fancy dictates be caught mp NJ intervals
with sprays OF flowers. real or artificial
White lace parasols are dotted here and
there with lunches Of vIOiets. or whatever
flower chances 10 be- the favorite 81 the owner
A lively creation seen at Riverside during the
first warm smile Of the sun was of white net
put ON very full. From the top of the para
sol hung low sprays Of arbutus. which We're
fastened IN place So rs 10 give careless effect
The t0que accompanying this was of white
lace and arbutus sprays with PINK silk pom
pons. Another parasol. as vet held in reserve
from public view. is of black net with deep
lace uiiles lunches Of lilacs decorate the
top and the inside. Theparasol is small. and Is
not designed 20 be closed. On calling erpodi-
lions II Is left IN the carriage. At home it is
preserved IN a case specially designed for this
purpose.
The long girdles have been modified for
shopping and every day expeditions into deep
belts which girdle shaped. They are
narrow 40 back. but with deep point in
front extending several inches above and be-
low the waist line Very stylish ones are Of
black leather trimmed with silver or steel
Still more fashionable are the all
gold. or all steel ones Heavily gorgeous
and glistening are the cut silver ones which
CLEAN and sparkle ike ten thousand suns as
the wearer passes by.
These belts, varying rs they do in style and
material. are suitable for wear with all cos
tunes. Pearl belts are seen upon evening
dresses. cloth belts trimmed with nail heads
or Jewels are part OF "A street outfit and
passemcnterie is stitched upon the belts of
gowns for every day wear. should the owner
prefer home manufacture rather than the
brilliant effects to be found in the shol S.