New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-07-08


The Castor hat may be called the summer dress
hat; Many prefer a high hat for all seasons
and when black silk becomes too heavy and looks
too hot the Castor takes It's place. In shape Il Is
similar 10 that OF the black silk Its shade drsb
silver gray. 1t is bound with a light gray silk
binding. and it has an inch band Of the sams
| shade. The attempt az times 20 vary this style by
| trimming the nat with black band and binding
sidersd good taste The Imported French Castor nat
is little darker, and is not popular as It
/ some years ago.
The season for straw hats has arrived. and almost
every man IS supposed 10 own one. the styles and
shapes being such this that the fas:id-
can be suited. The width Of brm has been
modified from last year. and the charge is admitted
TO be a great improvement. Split straws the
most fashionable. The popular OF these
the very fine braid. good and favorite proportion
is 9i2-inch crown and S-inch brim. Both crown
and brim are made yeEy SIT by me use Gt shea;
is trimmed with a two-inch black SIX band. Many
men find siiT straw hat uncomfortable. for those
the soft split straw has been provided The crown
slightly all round is %. inches wide black ribbon
is the only outside trimming and measures inches.
The NJ ;inaw braid is quite coarse. but the best
qualities have a certain style which appeals, like
the soft split straws the taste and requirements
Of middle-aged and elderly men, who are very fond
Of them \ very stylish Macknaw IS 5-lnch
crown and n 3-inch brim. well sized, with the brm
perfectly fiat. The only objection to this braid IS
its weight. The Sennett is much worn by young
IL is heavier than the latter. the braid being much
coarser but there is style to II which overcoines
having Inch BLACK ribbon, seems to be the IA
vore shape in this straw Young men w wn1 Si are
band or ribbon changed for blue and when ne
shade Is either navy or not brighter thah tAe
Napoleon blue il Is quite Stylish.
The Panama though not new, always remains
I'm style and when the proportions are right Is de-
cldedly becoming to some men. more particularly
large men. A fine. genuine Panama should have no
trimming either inside outside. unless It be mar
row light drab band. There should be Sigh,
crease In the crown from front 70 back showing
the result Of the manner Of It's packing and sackns
The brim curs slightly all round. ana with primary
care Will retain its shape. The natural lines OF
genuine Panama are extremely graceful
The russell shoes are becoming more popular every
summer The fashionable shape mas extremely
pointed toes Five-buttoned CATERS are the latest
introduction though laces more used at pres
ent Seal. calf and morocco are the finest and
most in style. An innovation is russell seal or caf
shoe having cloth uppers which match exactly IN
color. The cloth is plain or has a small check
pattern Low shoes are worn n9t SO nluCm io' Th
yachting shoe IS stylish and dressy. IL Is MADE o.
the latter beng that II does not mar the deck 4
a yacht and does not slip easily. Dark russell
iirulariy for street wear For outdoors almost any
Of the prevailing light tints are permissible.
The full dress shoes patent leather CATERS.
having calf uppers pointed box toes. five buttons
and the sole OF medium thickness. The Grover cap
toes are extremely pointed and the Piccadilly me-
dunn. Nearly all the various CATERS that are n
passe for fun dress purposes For everyday wear.
cloth tops worn. but are not popular Matelasse
silk tops appear rich, but do not take wei WIKI
good dressers.
1t is considered that. inasmuch as low shoes are
now proper for full dress in England. they VIII
grow in favor here. Men like 10 display a hand
some pair of socks. just showing the instep which
of course cannot be done with gaite.s TeF ras
IL that the demand for embroidered nan nose IS
markedly on the increase. Pumps are rarely USED
except for slippers.
Stylish bathing suits for men are shown this
season. The material is worsted. and the garments
have no seams. Shirts AMI trousers are separate;
the first quite long, reaching nearly 10 the Knee
The coors are plain black. navy and SEAL Win
broad striped borders of white. royal blue and
crimson Another combination is blue slate. with
half-inch stripes of crimson, white and orange,
three inches apart. Bathing caps. made from ths
so that in diving and sporting in the high breakers
they will firmly adhere and not be lost Norstea
suits better than wool, as the water runs ou'
faster
things I'm SILK neglige shirts. The textures are fine
China and English spun SILK. The first come in
plain white soft bun. pale blue and pale lilac ana
also I'm these colors with delicate hair lines OF
white red navy and heliotrope. The spun SILK Is q
fine twill or mat. and the combinations OF color
incs are more decided than those of the China
There are stripes In two coors. such as navy ana
light blue navy and salmon. rose and pale blue on
white ground. and the same combinations In single
and double checks, also pink. pale blue and pais
lilac ground having hair lines and bold stripes OK
white. lilac. salmon and pale blue. The mats ln
blue with self hgures specially rich. Ihe,ses
garments are quite expensive. costing from 70 go
each and are worn at garden parties and otner
outdoor dress affairs. Negge shirts made from
white oxford and large mat cotton CLOTH are a.
made with turnover collars. and usually with nss
or semi cuffs The bosoms made PLAIN WIZ
three pearl buttons or holes for button studs