St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1894-08-18
PASSING FAMc,Es.

nrsvisiss froa The Dens - Rspalaa
AsAassss.
The big-howsd crsvst is in the last
stages Of desustude and nobody SCENE
to feel very sorry shout it. There wss
never any reason for It's existence, and
its departure will scarcely cause . hutr
ter of annoyance save from those who
were foolish enough to squander .
good deal Of money ON these conspicu-
ous absurdities.
Capes and jacket fronts are made Of
perforated cloth, which is one Of the
caprices Of the day. But style that il
quite ~ taking rs any and has . wider
range Of usefulness than many others
is the cape Of heavy net. made either
Of doubled lace or single The net II
gathered into . collar of silk or velvet,
and row upon row of ribbon is sewed
around the cape. almost concealing the
foundation fabric. In some models
the ribbon il shirred into pufRs, or
gathered or plsited ON.
A new skirt has the seams ut either
side Of the back-breadth open about
threo-fourths Of the length, and in this
are set A-shsped sections of contrast
ing material. These extend to the
hem of the skirt. where they are folded
in very wide box-plaits and sewed in
place. Then the ed9es are cut away
80 as to leave m A-opening on the ont.
side Of the bottom of each plait. These
plaits are lined with silk either match.
ing the costume - in contrasting
color.
Spring wraps are growing smaller
and more natty. IL that were possible
A new model has . velvet COLLAR and
small yoke. pointed hack and 'front.'
From the edge Of the yoke fall very
full rufaes Of the cloth The entire
garment scarcely reaches the waist.
line. Moire capes are trimmed with
very full ruchings Of point d'esprit,
and are pretty enough to tempt the
last dollar out Of . prudent woman'a
pocket
Lace is quite the leading garniture
of the season. Whether in the fine,
delicate qualities that are best liked
for ruchings and plaitings or in the
richer and heavier Irish point designs,
all sorts arc in demand Point d'esprit
Is specially liked for ruches and rames.
The lace II cut in strips, doubled and
plated 1T the cut edgeA
The chatelaine IL . late revival, and
very soon we may expect to see all
sorts Of caricatures and burlesques on
this bit Of feminine adornment. Al
such ridicule amuses those who indulge
in IL, and NO one seems to feel very
badly about il, perhaps everybody d
suited.
Some Paris tailor dresses have trim
ming of many rows Of fancy stitching.
Others are profnsely garnished with
galloon in plain color, matching the
dress, or in pattern more or less elab-
orate and with combination Of colors-
Fancy vests for wear with blazera
are made Of SILK Of al popular colors.
The fronts are pufIed or in soft plaits,
there il high collar with made tie,
and AL is attached 10 . vest-shaped
foundation that closes in the hack.
Some Of the new wrsps have long.
| narrow tabs in stole fashion falling
half way down the leugth Of the dresis:
skirt from the front Of the cape. Theso'
ends are trimmed 70 match the body Of
the cape
An attractive blouse il sdouble-breast-
l ed aad has . very wide collar Of the
material with . pique collar above.
The sleeves are fall, with wide turned
back cuf1s.-N. Y. Ledger
ss0s New TFsnaingA