The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1891-12-04

gaging. The new revolving wick Ia also
enticing. aud combined with the best o
oil such alighted torch-like ornament
would WOO even the nineteenth century
sleepy Van Wrinkle to reading and writing
A wide field Is given this season to the
designer In reception dresses. All klnds
Of soft fabrics meaning silks. wools vel.
vets, surahs and crepes are allowable.
With what verve and rejoicing does the
thin woman partake OF the thickness Of
woolen goods, and vica versa. tho thick
woman Of thin silks and crepes. Truly
with the march OF time the dressmaker
becomes the inventor OF beauty, and for
this much lot him be thanked.
It Is with deep regret. thinking OF the
artistic tastes OF some of the still surviv-
ing ideal lovers of the beautiful, that !
look upon the evolution OF the walking
skirt Only last evening" dear delight
full may flower Of a society bud, jauntly
stepped into theatre box at Palmer's, all
In white and gold. ! had heard she was
coming. so was prepared for treat. Her
form, face and behavior had been hitherto
world. widely lauded. Imagine my disap-
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gown, distractedly plain. wrapped into al
most a pair Of tights. This sounds hard.
but 1t Is true. The hips. which might
under proper circumstances and sur
roundings, have been deliciously round.
plump and artistic, were thrown forward
by an extra tight corset, and the back
followed in by the same awful weapon Of
torture, while the front view Of the figure,
where all the flesh pr0truded, was too
dreadful to rouse even words from my pen.
And such Is the reigning style, to make
the hips as formidable as possible. 1t is
the opinion OF the writer. unbiased, I'M
prejudiced and also unasked, that all good
refined gentlewomen, should cry into the
ashes such gowns, that by their appear
ance take away one atom OF the sweet.
retiring, feminine, shrinking grace which
Is the most adorable thing in woman.
A tea gown Just received from the other
side by wealthy fashion leader, none
other than Mrs. Paran Stevens. 1t Is OF
deep, blue cashmere. close fitting In the
back and loose in front; the sleeves are
open by bell shaped cuffs to show the
white arm, and down the front and about
the heck and sleeves, fall cascades OF lace
caught up by little rosettes OF narrow
blue ribbon. Blue satin slippers. down.
lined, go with the gown.
Very charming for evening wear are the
pure and lustrous crazolines, nowso popu-
larry shown.
An abundance OF narrow satin ribbon
In, On tl,o 70 mil %rf,
the new reception gowns for evening
wear.
Plaided English whipped cords will be
made up on the bias, as were the imported
ginghams during the summer.
Plain rows of braiding form a very
dainty and practicle trimming for the |
bottom of dark skirt, either for street
or home wear |
Something entirely new for basque
garniture is the picturesque diamond vest,
made of black velvet with the designs Of
cream silk appliqued on.
MIS- Olofolduu . lttlACiy CluSCo AAduNc
gloves, which she always wears to public
on the inside lining.
A dull gold nail twisted and retwisted
diamond horseshoe, compose
the latest setting for a ring.
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The hair Is still worn close to the head
Psyche knots are out OF popularity, and
braids plated close to the back OF the
head have taken their place.
There is no doubt this style is very
plain, graceful and attractive, as it favors
those ancient Greek maidens, which the
men folks are always preaching about for
beauty and art; but then again it requires
some false hair for the general run OF
women to keep up with this adored style
and to such women should say Beware
Of plated coiffures."
Ihave reason for this strange advice.
Not long ago, in certain fashionable
boarding house, there lived rather Sc
cluded young woman, who was loved by
all the young men for blocks around for
her intensely beautiful hair; intense be-
cause it wore a glossy look which en-.
HANGED its loneliness. Beside, her hair
was never ruf1ed, never came out OF
crimp and, in fact, was veritable crown.
One evening, which was particular
evening in her life, too, for a certain
young banker had called, wishing to lay
his life and money at her feet, she ar.
rayed herself in a pretty evening gown,
and prepared to face her adorer. In the
warmth of his embraces, the hairpins
loosened from her locks, and two great
switches that did not grow upon her own
head fell to the floor In great confusion
she seized upon them and left the room.
When she returned, her lover was gone,
and his visits were never repeated.
MARGARET HAMN.
His Step House.
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