Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1893-10-08

Aud vet, the situation isn't so bad as
Il would seem at first glance; for by
diligent search we are able 20 discover
some pretty iancieS in the winter hats.
The trouble is that ingenuity ia this
direction is drawing near the end Of its
resources. Tuere Is less OF a field for
startling innovations 10 the style OF
bat, than there is the more ample
gown. Then again, womankind has
been positively spoiled. She has
grown so accustomed 10 these dainty,
brilliant bits Of headgear that all the
richness OF eastern cOlOring, all the
delicacy of the perfect French bonnet
scarcely provoke within her one sign
of admiration. But there is another
reason. Methinks the heads that
have been so busy combining colorS aud
materials are satiated with the wealth
Of color and extravaganza Of shape, aud
would fain introduce Quieter and simp-
Ter creations. Truly, various and con-
hIctiug influences must be at work, or
we cannot account for the numberless
shapes and methods OF arrangement. IL
is next 10 impossible TO lay down the
law 10 this regard Everything is fash
ionable; and the winter girl may order,
at her own sweet will, hat OF almost
any shade or shape, OF beaver, OF felt
or satin, OF jet or gold, Of velvet or
lace. To be sure, she will need 70 dis
criminate between street or evening
wear. but that Is all.
There is DO particular place for the
trimming, although 10 is CONNIE il taut
TO have something very striking just In
'front.' whether 10 be 3 sheath OF velvet,
q brim that has been bent and turned
abruptly back, a gold ornament, few
aigretteS or a mass of plumage, Imma-
terlai Is 10, after all, so long as the 90
ject is prominent enough 10 draw at
tention 20 the front OF the hat, aud in
cidentaly % the arrangement Of the
hair. For all the hats must display the
forehead and the curls that still cluster
on white brows, 10 spite OF the edictS
that have been issued against them.
Anent the shape. the felt flats doubled
IN contrasting COlors are very popular.
The flats also tOme In velvet, in
satin and even 10 kid Most popular
OF these are the black ielts, next the
face, with felt Of a pale shade over,
The edge is left plain or else edged with
feather trimming or narrow lace.
The three-COruered hat Is something
OF favorite, and brings out strongly
the tendency of the fail hat 20 drOOp,
unless % is bent upward by force. Ia
this respect 10 takes after the winter
sleeves. SOmstimes IL is drawn down
forcibly, this tbree-cOrnered hat, by
heavy pendants of jet. They are odd
looking and are Just In position 70 hang
-. d.. "a
soon grace our checks. Sometimes
lighter weights are used-a pretty
bunch OF feathers, or falling clion.
Even when the front brim turns sharp
Nv upward, the crown often slopes gent
Nv of the head.
For trimming, we have still our felt
ornaments, which are sensible and which
wear well. To supplement these are
the fur bands, and the mink tails, that
he so softly and gracefully. Wings are
IN vogue-in felt, ia velye IN jet, In
ementries, and in nature-and large
clusters at that.
Bullion, gold lace and spangles have
lost none Of their favor, and are seen
oftenest on the evening bonnet a
pretty combination is of green velvet
shot with gold, which stands 40 in tall
and striking arrangement iuSs in front.
The crown is made Of gold lace, folded
into small plaits, aud ending at the back
in single scallOp.
A small black beaver has great deal
OF let for trimming, as we'll as two black
tins that stand up in front From the
back. beneath the rim, comes 5 soft roll
OF pale moss green velvet, which Is sud
denly brought up over the brim, and
ends AZ each side with a htiie velvet
puff.
Another little hat has grown felt
crown, trimmed with rich gr9en velvet.
Aig green velvet sheath landed oy
rows Of green pearls stan n 'front.'.