The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1892-02-29
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
Spring Fabrics Crocodile Cropons-Colors.
Ch%anEcablo Wosls mud siiits-Mliiinory.
Cornspotdence OF Inc Iateili1ootr

Spring Fabrics-CrocoLlle Crcpons-Colors.
ChanEcablo Wosls mud siilts-aiiiiinory.
Special Correspondents Of hc ateligGoh
NEW YonK, Feb. %. - Prominent
among high class wool novelties for
spring, is Crocodile crepon in very
delicate self c%olorg; also in exquisite
'blendings OF two or three light shadcs,
and being stylish is Of course quite OK.
pcnsivo. The variety OF weaves in ere.
pohs and crepe finished materials Is so
great, that leading houses are showing
not less than sixty different patterns.
The surface inequalities OF these fabrics
are not stamped, but aro OF peculiar
weave, in which threads OH the lower
are frightened in order to produce tho re.
qulrcd rougliness or tho upper side. In
addition TO all manner OF crcases and
crinkles, row OF shirring alternating
with plain material form broad stripes,
while smooth stripes In colors are on d
crinklcd surface. The recent impetus
given to stripes, causes Bedford cord to
como in for IN increased share OF popu-
lar favor; q groundwork In ecru and
other light colors, on which is printed
lovely chene figures in palc blue, straw
color, pink or green. These fabrics arc
peculiarly recherche, so far, however,
they have only appeared in extremely
delicate colorings.
STRIPES oP ALL oRrs AND CONDITIONS
are seen for both high grade and ordin-
airy wool materials, and where several
varieties are employed, they aro usually
standings CT the same color, or harmon.
ious contrasts. English woods, diagonal
sorges, homespuns or cheviots are in
vogue for morning wear, and the new
est OF styles arc in quartcr-inch or pin
head checks, stripes, or, with rcd
threads introduced as q Frightening
effect. Changeable colors are so stylish,
that light weight woods having n mix
turc OF silk, thereby adding %lustro, are
brought on in accordance with the
prevalent fancy, and arc sometimes in
MORE antique waves, or green is shot
with gold, or brown with blue.
SILKS DISPLAY BRILLIANT coLoRs
to better advantage than any other ms
%terial, and as yet they certainly have
monopolized the seasons gaycst tints.
THRILLED surahs in changeable hues have
captivatel oil hearts; being really very
beautiful and reasonable in price, vary
ing from 81 to 8 per yard. Small flow
ors, such rs lilies OF tho valley, or dais-
les are strewn over these bright sur
faces, intcrsperssd with pin head dots
in white or black. Some varieties have
both flowers and stripes without dots;
then again larger flowers or very small
ones arc more closely grouped, and it is
curious to observe that prices vary in
proportion to the floral display. Plain
c~hanreablc silk remains in favor Tor I'M.
dcrskirts, and as indications now arc,
that dresses will DO, still longer in the
back, naturally the jupon is OF increased
Importance. High priced silks arc in
wide stripes OF contrasting color, sepa-
rated by a black fht, which imparts q
pretty effect; and yet another style in
broad stripes, has large spot woven in
bright plaids, placed half way on q
plain colored stripe; md in this on.
nection it may DO mentioned that all
these new spring goods AFRO seen lngrcat
variety at the well-known house OF
Lord 4 Taylor, the name OF the firm
alone being q guarantee OF first class
styles and material. .e
coloRs ARE EXTREMELY DELICATE
in high grade wool fabrics, and not in
frequently two or three pale shades are
combined-trying even to the young
and fair. Several now shades have been
added to the much loved taus and grays
OF the past season, therefore the'array,,
in these colors is extended rather than
diminished. sold blue" is very stylish
and navy blue is too serviceable to be
discarded. Yellow in several tints
and straw color are popular in dress
goods and particularly go in millinery.
Three or four tones OF sage green appear,
and Serpent green will be very 6ecom-
ing to young people. Pink and hello
trope are seen to q limited extent, OK
cept in changeablo colors where they
are Indispensable, and the only crimson
is OF q deep, rich hue, styled military