Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-01-22
THEATRE HEADGEAR
4 REVOLUTIONS WHICH
WILL BE GRATEFUL.
The Structure Fairly Nesties In
the COifl'urc---WilI Not Ob-
struct the View.
rcorre.oopaepco Of the Richmond Dispatch.l

FOR the humorous papers have nad iOT
years past what in the colloquilism OF
the day may he termed can easy mark
in the hats worn by women at the the
atre. Their ribald jests must. however,
be put period TO with the present sea
son. The up-to-date girl. among many
endearing qualities. has at last developed
one trait not heretofore so strongly
marked in lovely woman. g., the will
ingness to sacrifice toilet vanity To
sense of what is due 10 her neighbors
Let the witty gentlemen above re-
ferred to enter the parlors OF any FASH
ionable milliner this winter and ask TO
be shown theatre headgear and he Will
return ~ his duties satisfied that his
latest quip or his last funny illustration
was Just triile pointless This Is what
he would he shown A tiny velvet tur-
ban, laid in folds which exhibit
charming, negligent grace IN their DIS
position over a fiat frame. Of whose eN-
istence the inexperienced beholder
would be dubious. for the structure
rather nestes in the couture than is
perched upon 1t. Upon the mont there
is an aigrette OF jetted feathers contrast
ed against rosette Of velvet. contrast
ing in color with the velvet used on the
turban itself.
WHITE THE FAyORIrE.
As to the colorings. White-ivory
Whites a great favorite. When this 10
used the surface of the velvet is span.
gled with little points of cut steel gold
bangles, or else drops of jet, which flash
prettily in tho glare of the Raslight.
The velvet bow III front is OF black or Of
some shade used in the color scheme OF
the toilet. FmInence purple and bronze
green were brought together IN one re-
cent theatre bonnet. and very attrac-
tive union they made. Another form of
theatre headgear is the 1880 capote, also
a diminutiye tribe, adapted To the
heads Of tho more youthful NATIONS and
worn with long tie-striDgs OF velvet
Then there is a low togue, covered IN
velvet, often with a coronet of Jet orna-
ments, tine trimming being 10 the front
and consisting of large Alsatan bow,
held in place by an ornament OF jet,
gold, or rhinestone. Sometimes fur Is
supplied IN place of the jet, and the
front trimming Is then OF sable or mar
ten or mink heads.
sHE SHOULD BE TOLD.
None OF these shapes are sufficiently
high from the head to ohstruct the view
of even the shortest man IN seat be-
hind and the girl who wears "cart-
wheel" felts Gansboroughs, Cont
nentals, or Marquis hats to the theatre
should be frankly told, here and now,
that she is not alone making genuine
nuisance of herself to her neighbors,
but that she is committing a direct yio-
lation Of the prevailing modes Of Paris,
London. and this city.
DISTINCTLY THE VOGUE.
Fur boas. which did not extensively
appear at the beginning OF the season,
whether on account Of the lasting cold
ness OF the winter or from some sudden
and nuaccountablo freak Of the fur de-
signers, have become once more dis
tinctly the vogue, and are OF an extreme
length. One whose two ends, after the
boa had been doubled around the neck
of the wearer, yet reached below her
knees, was OF mink. marked at intervals
throughout its length by triple tails
sewed on, the ends terminating IA
similar manner. The object would seem
TO have been 10 indicate the number oil
skins used IN producing the boa. Where
q fur garmont-clOak or packets worn
the boa must not fall lower than tho
edge OF the wrap, but must be OF even
length with the latter.
MOST FETCHING THING.
Speaking of furs. there is new seal
cutaway that is quite the most fetching
thing OF the year. 1T has one button,
Just on the bust, TO which point lapels
exactly like those on mans coat turn
back. The garment reaches about az
far as the round-coat that IL, to the
three-quarter length but is open TO
show the dress both below and above
the button.
CHmDRENs DRESSES.
Fancy dress parties for childron are
among the entertainments OF the hour,
and fashion plates are crowded ~.th
representations Of costumes r the as
sistance Of distrAught mat ..4s, who
want their little ones to be cleyerly
dressed. but haven't too much inventive
ness for the contriying Of novel dis
guises. They might, however, easily
possess as fruitful imaginations "a the
designers seem to enjoy, for one notices
hardly any new characters or new repre-
sensations of the Old.
Fairy Princes" Cinderellas, "
"Columblnes." Springs" Nights, "
Maids of Perth, etc., etc, are fatally
apt to appear at one of these gatherings
in ceaseless iteration. Since little girls
have learned shirt-dancing, wo have
Danseuscs added 10 the list, who are
prepared on invitation to Justify their
imDcrsonations. Little boys this season
among the newer rites are habited AZ
"Highwaymen, " Cavaliers, D" lneroy-
ables," and as the different playing
cards. The latter idea is the outcome OF
the Living Whist tournaments.
Girls appear as " PrisciIlas." Butter
flies" Rosalinds," and-an echo Of
II discovery celebTatlon-aS " lsaDo ia
Of CASTLE" After all, BE- the costumes
new or hackneyed, children's masque-
rade IL among the prettiast and most
satisfying Of evening parties.
OTHER FASHION NOTES.
Empire styles have not declined as the
season advanced. but have completely
eclipsed the 1880 modes.
An adaptation Of eighteenth-cent
gentlemen's evening dress for boys aged
from or 9 TO II is now quite orthodox
for wear as formal fulI-dress. The suits
are in black velvet, supplemented with
black silk stockings
Evening slippers with tips and heels
OF gold or silver deliberately wrought are
among the freaks Of the day.
Skirt decorations in the form OF
1ounces, etc, move rapidly upward, and
threaten to cover the entire front from
foot to waist before the end Of the season.
The most recent feather fan Is 50
formed that each stick supports an i'm
mense medallion formed from the plumes
or tips. These fold together TO produce
a single medallion, but when the fan is
expanded tho appearance is that of a
number Of intersecting circles, giving to
the edge row OF large scallops.
The draped corsage IS being expert
mpnted with nv skilful hands a.! .he