Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1892-01-28
From our New York Fashion Correspondent
New York Fashions.

EVENING DRESSES: ENTERTAINMENTS
sLvERwARE ANSWERS.
The leading style for evening cor
sages, is that showing a low. round
cut about the shoulders aud this is due
to the great popularity of lace or chif-
fon berihas. Square or pointed bodic-
es are preferably trimmed with fur
which outlines the edge aud i. used al
so in the way Of bretelIes, girdles.
borders for V shaped vests; in garni-
ture on the lower edge of basques.
concealing joins in combination cos
tunes and rs a flush around skirts.
The kinds of fur chiefly employed are
otter or ermlne.
TULLE AND CHIFFON
are IN immense demand this season,
not ouly for young girls dresses, but
as softening touches on the rich COS
tunes Of brocade and heavy silken fab
RIGS worn by older women. For skirts
favorite method is to drape front. or
trains Of plain material. by plaiis of
these gos.amer materials; they fill in
square or pointed necks. relieve the
lustre Of satin or other pointed vests
that are let in on either low or high
corsages. while guimps are similarly
rendered more becoming than they
would be otherwise. Sleeves likewise
are composed wholly of tulle or chiffon
even in thick dresses, or more fire.
quently perhaps either may appear be-
ne.th slashes made expressly to show
them. A beautiful dress of pale pink
peau de sole, lately furnished by Lord
Il Taylor. was made with long. an
tique sleeves Of chiffon and plaits OF
the same over pointed vest.
CHRY.ASTHEMUM
entertainments are a charming feature
in society life and while pink takes the
lead. much variety ensues from a
combination of different colors as 10
the natural flower. Delicate perfurn-
ing of apartments is also another no.
table feature in society life and while
for this purpose sachets are in enor-
nous demand, being slowed away I'M
der rugs, tackled to portieres Or else
where, atomizers are sold with equal
freedom as come ladies prefer thi.
method OF rendering their rooms or
houses attractive. Great care how
ever is taken that the perfume shall be
pure aud delicate and his doubtless
accounts for the frequent choice Of
maybells, whether as perfume proper
or toilet water suitable for atomiz-
ing or the bath.
STYLES IN sILvERwARE
are low and broad and the two leading
methods in finish are repousse or ok
dizlng. All manner Of pretty glass
pitchers for oil or vinegar have re-
placed the caster, while dealers per-
petually bring out novelties in pepper
or salt cruets and cups for mustard
and other condiments as we'll. Flowers
and ribbons of course take precedence
Of everything else, at elaborate enter
tainnents but good housewives feel
womanly pride in family and other
dinners where modern elegancies may
be displayed without excessive prepar-
alton.
Mrs. n" Your old fashioned cup,
saucer and spoon which you say is
thin and battered would be highly
acceptable gift to the engaged young
lady in question. Gifts of a cup,
saucer and spoon, to a fance, are a
special idea Of the day and the articles
being heirlooms. will be all the more
esteemed for their age and really ex-
coed in value those which no matter
how costly, can be replaced in stores
OF the present day.
Eleanor w." The proper decora-
tons for wedding ''in color" would
be white and gold. White and yellow
chrysanthemums are most fashionable
and all other adornments should be in
keeping. Bridesmaids dresses should
display the dual combination.
Lucy CARTER.