Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-09-21
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
Fall Fabrics, New Costumes, Capes,
Colors. Millinery.
Sc SrnIKINa NoyrLr1rs

No STRIKING NOVELTIES
appear "a yet ia dress materials, two
tone" fabrics predominating largely, stripes
combined with raised dots, striped change
able stuffs. granite mixtures, tweeds. chew
lots and goodly proportion of rough cam
els hair stuHS, together with plain cClored
woods, constitute just al present leading
styles. A. matter Of course, checks are
very prominent. often diversified by minute
contrasting lines or dots. Lightweight
wool fabrics, tlannels or fancy crepons, in
tended for house wear or children'- gar
ments are so varied and attractive that they
constitute a special feature among fall
novelties, and It goes without saying that all
who are experienced in such matters, will
use Ivory soap in cleansing them-the only
pure means of preserving their color.
No VERY DECIDED CHANGES
are apparent IN new costumes, the majority
OF skirts being very little trimmed; two or
more fiat bands stitched at either edge, or a
mililner's fold, seem 10 fulfil present re-
quiremeuts. New skirts have seven cores
instead OF hve, harng additionally around
the edge, hat still closely fitted at the top.
"Tailor-made" suits have lost no prestige:
the long coat bodice, with back similar to
that of a gentleman's frock coat, appearing
IN new street dresses, and short ba-ques.
round or pointed waists, SHRED yokes, re-
vers, invisible fastenings and the familiar
velvet belt, establish the fact that last sea
sons dress Is still presentable, but it Is not
iceable that on much the larger proportion
of handsome costumes, the IS. III. x NJ -
first quality bias veveteen binding Is used
outlasting at least three ordinary ones: the
newest velveteen binding however j. The
"Duxbak," absolutely waterproof. and OF
hygienic value, keeping the edge of the
skirt dry, thus preventing wet shoe tops and
ankles. Sleeves appear larger than ever
being cut in many cases so as TO wrinkle be
low the elbow, which is altogether a new
feature.
SIMPLE GOLF CAPEs
with their bright cOored hoods and Innings
offer a strong contrast TO the black MORE
capes with triple collars and frills, which
now belong to the past: the former being
stylish on all ordinary occasions. a. we'll a
mented by bias cloth bands of similar ma.
terial or black put on in ribbon or zig gag
patterns: or cOlored rough cloth cape J.
fashionable devoid of trimming save a hood
BLUET
lavender blue, cornhower blue, and diver.
other tintS of blue, every conceivable tan OF
brown shade, several OF green, Egyptian
red, magenta, crimson or yellow, with liberia
black and white intermix,ures, are al
brought forward prominently in dress goods
accessories or millinery. Biuet will be com
bined with everything and black and white
placed as moderators
CoLoRED FELTs
or black, glossy beavers are the corner
stones Of millinery, and the majority OF
brimS are quite broad at the front. stiff anl
severe. very few being crinkled or arched
over the forehead For general use, the
place of the defunct MORE bow, will be sup
piled by punches of black cog's feathers
stylish hats fairly bristling with wings. pins
birds or jetted ornaments. Broad satin rib
bon loops, crushed closely together at eaci
side of the crown, or placed at intervals
around the brim, are thrust through with
pins. or held in place by immense jet o
steel buckles. Trimmings incline tOwerc
the Alsatian style, at the same time. yer!
small hats of colored felt and satin braid
appropriate for young persons, have high
trimmings massed at the left side. Con
trasting crowns and edgings of this imita
ton straw are very novel on bright coloreC
felts, toned down by rich velvet twists anC
black feathers. Black and white ribbon
rosettes at each side of glossy. black bea
yer, with huge buckle at the centre, Is The
winter substitute for a sailor hat.
VERONA CLARKE.