Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-04-28
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
Laces - Millinery = Independent waists
and Slsirts--Shoes and GloNcs--AnsMerN.


Laces - millinery = Independent waists
and Sikirts--shoes aud Giovcs--Answers.
Special correspondence OF Gazette and journal
NEW York, April M.-Point de Gene
lace is so remarkably popular as to de-
serve more than passing mention. on
costumes 1t appears in falls about the
neck, shoulder pieces, Jokes, corselets,
jackets or cuffs and on skirts, in panels,
ilouncings or bands that are substitute,
while handsome woods in the piece have
finish of it attached to applique work,
either in lengths that complete the lower
edges of skirts or in lesser extent, merely
front breadths. Point d Islande is used
considerably as a substitute and likewise
in heavy mesh and patterns of similar
character comes in the same ecru tints,
black or white.
IN MILLINERY
Point de Gene is almost as prominent as
on costumes and some handsome hats are
made of il, as for example, one in white
with straight brm of medium width.
around which are placed two rows of
narrow blue ribbon twisted in cord like
style, with rosette to match and white
aigrette on the low crown. Notwithstand
ing. the prestige of fancy straw some
plain weaves appear, hut almost entirely
in shade hats, where leghorn once more
asserts its innate superiority. Panama
straw is recent introduction for shade
hats and i'll white or colors. affords a
change. Plain weaves for very wide brims
are in truth so much more suitable than
fancy patterns, that reason for their en-
ployment becomes apparent Attention
should not be too much distracted from
the elaborate garniture which is a special
feature and soft, plain straw is better
adapted TO those hoistings that are like
wise special feature. BY far the greater
number have very low crowns surmounted
by enormous bows of ribbon that set of
cncircling flowers and foliage, but some
show small crowns about three inches in
height around which three narrow bands
Of velvet are placed as if to show them of
in contrast to what is more general Hay
ing greater novelty, this shape promises to
grow in favor.
BLOUSE WAISTS
are displayed in immense numbers and
| variety, from inexpensive ones in percale.
or cotton cheviot to others in thin silk and
here the colors and combinations are
| legion. Iokes, turn down collars and
| tuckings are the features most repeated
and rntIies down the front are in great
favor, the latter being often in contrast
But contrasting yokcs and portions OF
sleeves are also frequent and produce
| much gayety. Independent coat waists are
less numerous, but will be much worn and
| in view of SO many different waists, indie.
| pendent skirts are shown in a wide range
| OF material. introduced last season, they
| proved successful and are certainly a stef
| forward in the line of enabling women ii
obtain entire or partial outfits with less
labor than formerly.
SHOES AND GLOVES.
Low quarter shoes and slippers arc still
| made with very sharp pointed toes and
| high heels set forward and boots for The
strictly fashionable preserve those obiec.
| tionable features. Vet the class who wish
| for or whose requirements demand some.
thing more reasonable, can obtain com.
| Portable shoes or boots with broad toes and
comparatively low heels. The two former
1 styles often come in colors to match
dresses, while black of course remains 4
necessity. For leather other than patent.
buttons Raven Gloss continues to lead as
a dressing. but since the latter is rage, q
word should be added in regard Il
Patentene. the brilliant. durable and
more than all flexible polish prepared
for patent leather. This last qlnlity
renders it special boon since ai
| objectionable cracking is thereby pre-
vented and the demand for so timel,
an invention becomes greater every day
Gloves in tan, gray, pearl or white will
black stitching come chiefly in undresset
Kid, but tendency toward dressed kid i.
| liutiOeaole anu lengths remain about a!
they have been-four buttons for stree
wear and mousquetaire shapes wher,
greater length is desired White Glove
powder is much appreciated by thos,
whose hands perspire so freely as /,
render the wearing of kid gloves in sum
mer, both uncomfortable and expensive
1t heals and softens the skin and Is as,
most agreeable for the feet, being Of nm
told advantage to unfortunates who ar
troubled by an odor arising from too FIRE
nerspiration. Silk or taffeta gloves com
in tan shades and follow Kid as to length
ANSWERS
Mrs. r. Maybells' toilet water is frs
in purity and delicacy, and is much use
for atomizillg or pertaining the bath
which are now in SO much vogue anon
elegant people The Maybolls perfume
always in demand and will be as motto,
able this summef in villas or leadin
, hotels, as during the winter, in oper
boxes and parlors of the Four Hundred,
Anne \ n Drawing-room pincushioli
are becoming something Of fad, an
popular designs are guitars, banios, drie
/, poppyheads filled in or sill,en imitation.
pea pods or the inevitable spoon, wit
bowl serving as foundation.
RosA1IND MAY.