Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-04-21
FOR THE LADIES.
Latest New York Fashions.
Spring Challies and Dimities:
Cotton Dresses: Parasols:
Millinery.

Challies now occupy q more import.
ant place among wool fabrics than
heretofore; consequently the variety ID
very great, and the exquisite eoloriDg
Of those In Grape finish rival silks OF
expensive crepons. Their wide range
Of color, light weight and moderate
price, render this material attractive
to all classes, and no less than there
hundred different patterns are shown
by leading houses.
Those In black grounds with designs
In subdued cOlors, are worn by elderly
persons, while others showing very
delicate hues, make charming after
noon or evening dresses for young girls
or children. Dimities continue In
favor, and the only change is In larger
flower or leaf patterns and the cords
are more generally woven in cluster.
COlored Swiss muslins In floral designs
of all sizes, will be very popular as they
are extremely pretty and reasonable
In price, retailing at 35 cents per yard.
COTTON DRESSES ARE MADE
In much the same general style az
woods or silks, ignoring waist seams to
the greatest possible extent, thus
ensuring the popularity Of full fronts,
pulled yokes and all graceful, easy
styles. Embroidery, braid, ribbon or
ecru lace are the accepted trimmings,
and deep Point de Gene lace put on In
round or pointed yoke shape, with
ribbon shoulder knots, Is as popular
for cotton dresses as for those of wool;
nloo to avAtAnA hxT tha
variedi arrangement oflace and ribbon
bows. The Watteau bow is a prOmi-
nent accessory, placed at the back
either between the shoulders or at the
waist line, but always with long ends
reaching to the edge of the skirt. Silk
waists will be worn more tnan ever,
not only of plain material but also of
flowered silk in self colOrs, and the
manifest advantage in summer Co.'S
tunes of skirt and waist being sep
arate, has operated strongly against
princesse styles. Pointed waists are
very popular, and at recent Broad
way opening, the graceful appearance
ofthe corsages was universally remark
ed; subsequently it was learned that r
& q corsels had been put on the forms
and waists fitted over them, with a
charming result.
THE ALL PERvADING CHANGEABLE
CoLoRs
extend TO parasols for general use, and
cUlored surahs with pinked ruffles are
still in favor; for dressy occasions
however nothing is more stylish than
white parasois, either of pongee trim
med with chiffon or silk embroidered
crepe de Chine ruflles headed by full
puff or over a marcelline foundation
white chiffon embroidered in long
rosebud, is draped very full, edged
with one or two chiffon frils. Grape
parasols in delicate hues, bordered by
self-colored rufflings, and with natural
wood handles are very stylish and
more serviceable than those in white.
The quiet elegance ofa black lace para.
sol causes them to remain favorites;
black pongee trimmed with black
chippon ruffies embroidered in colors
is also very attractive and equally de-
sirable. Great preference is shown for
natural wood handles, twisted in fan
ciful coils or hooks, German cherry
being In speciol demand.
ROUND SHAPES IN MILLINERY
still lead, and while some are small
others ore quite on the Gainsbough
order. Trimmings are more In the
centre of the hat than formerly, and
the high loop, aigrette, ostrich tip or
cluster of flowers is always there;
eXcept on very large hats in which
case the trimming is more evenly dis
posed, but still by no means fiat. Light
or dark MORE ribbons are the rage,
arranged in graceful loops, confined by
Rhine stone pins or buckles, and hats
for young people have two long
streamers flowing loosely at the back,
fully yard and a half in length; some
times caught together by 81 k or
velvet bow. White lace is much In
vogue and is often essential in the
combination of varied
colors. VERONA CLARKE.