Smyrna times., 1893-12-13
For the SIE-la Z1mEk
KKK YORK FASHIONS.
WINTER FABRICS: SILKS: cHRrsr,ra As
PRESENTS BRIDAL DRESSES FURs.


Elegant fabrics for dav or evening
wear, show very narrow bavsdsre
( stripes il velvet or six cords that ira
verse II clusters, a sziln surface. Some
times they sre sci obliouely OF in zig
zag fashion or may form squares aud
ms last mentioned style Is sometimes
repeated on 3 moire groundwork
satin or moireSurfaces are also adorned
BY velvet OF silken dots and both lines
or dots Of black on white or black are
s special vsutage ground for combina-
uons Of the two extremes that are SO
notable Black Oh gray. Is equally
stylish gith black or white and either
pale OF bright surfaces when overcast
oy black doJtings. are very effective.
MORE
Is il particular demand this season and
comes in broad waves that extend
across the breadth il a genuine old
Iashloned manner or against the bright
nipples may run in narrow columns.
Serpentine stripes have unusual pres
ilge and seen IN self color. where d.
versltes ef weaving alternste-chiehy
armure with satin. Floral stripes set
IN serpenuue, whether il silk or wool.
Is peculiarly adapted 10 Loie Fuller
shaolDgs. Br0cadeS OF course have
Their own high position and come in
sucn diversity OF pattern. that no one
style can be classed as specially promi-
nent Comparatively inexpensive, vet
quite pretty silks for evening, are in
night QuslileS and cheerful patterns
whether IL stripes or sprays. For
BRIDAL DRESSES
heavy satin Is much used and nav be
combined with The corded fabrics men.
toned above or with brocade or again
may appear only IS a relief 10 stately
gowns made otherwise OF corded satin
or broc2de. But this Is BY 10 means
obligatory and rich dresses are devised
OF one material. Quite youthful brides
select chiffon as trimming. but lace is
the choice Of the more mature.
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
Lord & Taylor are offering s line Of
handkerchiets with special view to
/ Christmas presents. which from their
beauty and low price, deserve special
mention. Commencing st 25cts. and
running up 10 $50, the great variety
may De imagined and for the first
named figure, preitily embroidered ba.
tisie Of hne quality Is shown. Other
styles 81 the same price. have a row Of
/ hemstiiching. with delicate initial With
1 in while for 50c, linen with a row Of
| fine embroidery within hemstitching.
may be obtained. Genileman's initial
haDdkercblefs al the same price. are
surprisingly good. At $3.50 lovely
styles N hand embroidery commence
and the WORK Is equally fne, though in
less elaboration, than exquisite ex.
ampies running up TO $40 and $l2 that
are really worth $50. The same house
shows also, very many pretty presents
for the toilet in ouadTuple plated silver
on white metal lacQuered, aud that il
does not tarnish, requiring only q
chamols polish. Sterling silver tea
coffee, pudding, orange and other
spoons, berry picks and b0n,0on sooops
are shown for table use, with pen
handles, manicure sets. satchel BAGS
etc. Perfumery is always a delicate
and acceptible present and nothing
could be nicer than a bottle Of Murray
z Lanman's delightful Florida Water
II II De accompanied by and ataomizer
no more tasty or welcome gift could be
found. Iu
FURs,
ermlne has become very fashionable.
since in accordsnce with the fancy for
black and white and Persian lamb also
because black, is in special demand.
Sealskinn and mink however. have an
assured position. Some NUTS are
quite large. though medium sizes still
have prestige. Small animals with
heads, are worn as collars and ermine
IS now added to the list.
Lucy CARTER.