The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-29
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RICHMOND DAILY IIMFs, :
March 2S, 1891. !

March 2S. 1917
The great city is a vast conservatory to-
night. Its streets are redolent Of the perfume
Of flowers. a wealth of which has been dis
tributed everywhere for the festival to-mor-
row. Such a profusion Of delicate and gentle
symbols has never heretofore greeted Easter
Not less remarkable was the hush which
came upon the city yesterday when, in defer
once to Good Friday, all the exchanges were
closed, together with many Of the theatres
and places of amusement. Some Of the ex
changes suspended business until Monday.
EASTER PURCHAsrr.
The scenes on many of the avenues this
afternoon resembied those of Christmas Eve
The stores We're crowded with shoppers look
ing for novelties IN Faster eggs as mementoe5
for friends and every one could not fail 70 be
satisfied with the many curious and handsome
devices, that hen fruit has assumed at this
season. The only thing necessary b make
the eXternals of the feast most brilliant IL
good weather.
sUPERsTITIoUs WOMEN.
4 prominent police official SAYS that in some
respects the greatest difficulty that the de
parIment has 10 contend with IS 20 be found
in the absolute belief which many New
York women have IN the efficacy and power
Of clairv0yants mind-readeTs and seers of
what are technically called the fake variety.
Women of wealth. social position and high
culture are Influenced fully as much by these
frOwsey prophets as their more humble and
less literally educated sisters Superstition
is quite as prevalent among the 900 rs 10
is among the 400J00) Clairyoyauts are
extoltioncrs only in their fees. They make
welcome prophecies aud charge almost any
fee within reason. There il man on Third
street. east Of the B0werv. whose appearance
alone il enough ~ condemn Linn M any decent
society and yet he receives women every day
whose names figure in tho society columns ot
the greatest journals IN this country. lie pos
sesses the confidence and patronage of many
wealthy women. though he las no other claim
than that of fraud on which % base ms sup
posed powers OF prophecy lheseiOollsh wo-
men trust their secrets ~ the keeping of amau,
concerning whom they know absolutely u0th-
ing. II q rich woman loses "a diamond rug ~
% brooch the chances are that size VIII consult
one of these charlatan5 before informing tie
police.
EASTER NOVELTIES.
Blue in every shade appears among the
fashionable cOlOrs ut Easter time. There IS %
wide choice among green-blue- sllvrr-hlros,
swallow. navy. grenadlne. cell. ocean. drakt--
neck and labclla. so that all types are amply
provided for. discretion IN choosing being all
that is necessary o. insure the becoming Later
on some beautiful tufs In rose VIII appear.
Ihcywlll Dee found among short taflcias surlns,
India silks. India musllns silk grenadines,
and al the diaphanous dress fabrics
The new cut ict beads used in creating the
latest French garnitures for trimming toilets
Of net and grenaline. merit the titleof black
diamonds bestowed upon tAcm. Cor they giit-
ter rs brilliantly a, any Jewel, and ave ~ CA
Qulsitely cut Just now there are some very
beautiful gowns imported. and they are toned
and enriched with jet applique and special
ornaments
It is rather a humiliating fact that the
smartness Of a tailor-made gown frequently
depends upon the fact of whether II is sewn
by a man or woman. But the formers work
Is usually more exact. The only excuse for .
woman drossmaker is that the tail0r-male
garment was mans institution, and copied
rs near as could bc after a mans outfit Hap
PLY they are fast going ont OF style. aud
really believe that the health of several
women Of my acquaintance will De much
better. tnlOr-made gown requires tight
lacing IN order 10 bring ont all the curves OF
the body IN harmony with the gloye-ht Of the
straight seams.
In the list Of Special gowns among
newly imported Partisan faucies, Is noticed
an excess Of ''Jeweled' ornaments and pa~se-
menteries used u trim dresses fasten drap-
cries from points. girdies. chatelaines and
other where introduced without apparent
reason for It's Introduction. Gold or bronze
discs with "Clcopatla' ropes or chains dang
ling aud rafting in very barbauc fashion
frnges. hattlementd edges, etc. These arean
especial feature of elaborate dress trimmings
of the hour.
The combination Of pink with green is still
popular but the new tiuts must be carefully
selected, some shades being agreeably con
tlastng.
Women who like neither the bell nor the
sheath skirt with fan back, and who have
tired of plcatings. take refuge in the moder-
ately gored skirt with either long apron ov-
erskrt open up the side % the belt. or with u
similar foundation graced with draperies a IN
Cirque.
There are shoulder capes and shoulder
capes now exhibited and worn on every side.
and yet there's more 20 follow. for French de
signcrs are making the prettest of lace
trimmed. or tnlled berthas. peleruels, and
tchu capes 10 be worn en- suite
with the prcttiest Gretchen. Maud
the daintle-t of dainty toilets of lowered
sprigged crepe De chine and lawns. organizes
and challics inuumerablr. These capes Will
be the fashionable wear for months to come
Already We see that their forms are more
varied than at first, and the shape and style
is less protective and more sulnmerv than
those 10 which we have become accustomed.
There are cape5 on some and not on others.
Many are fchu-shaped with long ends that tie
az the back q Ia Marie AntOinette others are
plcatcd or are merely a full silk or fine wool
cape in circular form. Ont of this variety il
should not be- impossible 10 do justice 10 ones
appearance IN the matter of "A new Wrap