Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1892-01-09

Therefore, every self-respecting woman
Of fashion has provided herself with a
spotted gown, hat, veil and gloves; but,
whether the sun dwelers will be able to
see the spots on our surface is as yet
unknown. Yet, some Of them, worn by
women who delight in extremes and
dress, are large enough to be seen at a
great distance. Perhaps one OF the
oldest OF these spotted gowns was seen
the other afternoon at large reception.
The fair blond who wore it had INDUCED
her love for yellow by having large disks
OF that color scattered over the black sur
face of the gown. The bodice, which
was cut becomingly low at the throat,
had large yellow bow with ends fastened
high upon the back.
Upon the pretty blond head rested
toque of the spotted goods, bound with
black velvet, which, also, furnished the
ties. The general effect, which was start
ling, reminded me of days spent in deep
awe before the leopard cage at tho park.
Have you noticed that bows Of ribbon,
lace, RIFLES and other trimmings that
decorated the front of bodices last year
have been transferred to the back this
season? All bodices designed for wear
any place, except the street, boast OF
some sort OF trimming at the back. l
saw house dress recently that had seen
service last year, but was now quite smart
with large bow of ribbon fastened upon
the shoulders, the ends reached almost to
! the hem of the skirt. OF course these
bodices are apt to make the wearer look
as ii she needed pair of shoulder braces,
but what cares she when she is following
fashions dictates to the very letter?
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Women are becoming more indepen-
dent OF the sex that they have heretofore
depended upon for their bread and butter,
with an occasional box of bon-bOns
thrown in.
Speaking of bon. bons, is it not strange
how John lavshes them upon Mary be-
fore marriage, but how soon he forgets to
do it after the simple service that makes
them one is performed?
Ii men would treat their wives just a
degree as we'll as they did their sweet
hearts-but | am DEPRESSING. Yes,
women are becoming more independent
daily, for it is an every day occurrence to
hear OF woman undertaking task,
which, we heretofore, believed belonged
and could only be accomplished by men,
and making success Of it,
OF all the wonderful inventions of this
century, Of the numerous grand strides
forward in the onward march of progress,
OF none should We be so proud, make sc
loud q boast as that it is no longer neces'
sary for women to sit at home and work
impossible samples for some unfortunate
friend.
. | was talking not long since with 6
: girl who supports herself by writing tales
. for the editication of the young idea.
+ said GLOW do you like this-thit
/ caring for yourself?'
Why, my dear, It's charmed exist
, ence," she replied, "just fancy being per
fectIy free-not tied to any one, have nj
/. one to tell you to do this when your hear
is set on doing that. No beast of man.
q eyes, | know" interrupted, "but yol
a would not care to be called an old maid.
+ IAN old maid--horrors Why, no on
: could call me that, am girl bachelor
+ don't you see the difference. No? Well
q there Is lots, will tell you some day
4 An old mad-the very idesp'
= CADENCE HAMILTON.