Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1894-01-10
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
Fashions in Table Cloths-Elegant Creams
and Candies-China-G

Fashions in Table Cloths-Elegant Creams
and Candies-China-Gl ass-Dinner
Dresses.
by our New York Female Fashion Reporter. /
Chrysanthemum patterns are stylish
in table cloths and in fine white dam
ask, converge from the border in such
way that the heads form circle.
Converging poppy heads are however
more recent introduction and from "a
plain centre circle, the long stems ex
tend to the border, where roots and
leaves at intervals, form heavy designs.
Patterns in wild roses have more in
trinsic beauty and wild flowers and
butterflies may be classed as equally
attractive. Double borders, the inner
one exactly fitting the table and sho W
Ing Immediately above the edge, are
still in favor, but cannot of course be
used except on tables for which they
have been expressly provided. Lun-
cheOn cloths have hemstitched borders
and within are patterns of large sprays
done in colored silk embroidery about
plain centre, with lesser sprays to
match, for napkins. Colors are usual
ly very delicate, but to this an excep
ton is made in favor of rich yellow
that. without admixture, imparts a
golden radiance. Centre pieces are
the vantage ground for much that is
lovely and ingenious in needle work
and this year, lace is used in finish.
vIANDS
of course must correspond in elegance
and the favorite receptacles for creams
and kindred delicacies, are candies
made into all manner of fancy shapes.
Individual creams sold at so cents
apiece are served in cunning little
drums, boxes, slippers, globes, leaves
or any other small object that may
seem tasteful, while larger devices run
in price from S. to SO the single one.
For these. fancy baskets are without
end-horns of plenty remain in use
and such intricate designs as a foun-
tain surrounded by chickens, a Japa
nese boat filled with children or two
cooling doves, may give an idea Of what
varied objects are chosen. Favored
by Burnetts extracts, these pretty
simulations are guaranteed as harm
less, while by use of Burnett's Color
Pastes, the hues, no matter how pro-
nounced are equally safe. Both took
the lead at the Worlds Fair, not only
in elegant private entertainments, but
at prominent hotels and restaurants.
In
CHINA,
the superior beauty of pink, still com
mends itself and causes its frequent
employment both at colored entertain
ments and in the decoration of fine
ware as WE'LL the consideration of be-
comingness to the average American
complexion which needs Frightening,
being also a factor in d prolonged EN-
ployment. The possibilities of yellow
that runs the most extended gamut
and usually with such pleasing results,
also causes this color to remain in
vogue, but the fancy of the hour is for
green. Much may be said against it,
especially when casting its peculiar and
sometimes almost spectral light, but
just now, it is the hue of the time. not
only in accessories of the table but in
expensive dinner and tea sets that are
expected to outlast transient whims.
In both the latter. com binations of gilt
are seen of course, but glance shows
the prominence of verdant shades.
COPELAND WARE
is brought out in novel shades of blue,
but they can hardly be classed as sat
isfactory and will not endure. Hand
mixtures are after all however the bet
ter selection, because more likely to
remain in style, than what is too indie
in color nevertheless, that will tempt
the wealthy who can afford variety, is
that of tea sets in some special color,
with spoons enameled to match. The
effect is very pretty.
DISHES
remain fiat and this with view to
show off the pretty pitchers that hold
condiments or the tall vases filled with
flowers. At strictly fashionable enter
tainments, of course the dishes as a
rule are banished, but many families
of position still prefer at least some
dishes placed on the table and unless
at a very special occasion, the meal
often shows mingling of old and new
ideas. Pretty bon-bo dishes in glass
are without limit as to design, but the
majority simulate curled over leaves
which after all is in accordance with
suggestions of nature. Handsome ones
however are square or oval, the sparkle
of cut glass in all, giving an elegant
appearance. In cream dishes are also
fiat and almost always in oblong
shapes, though a few are square. For
the tall vases that hold flowers, a finish
of gilt is very fashionable and the same
holds good respecting pitchers and fin
ger bowls.
DINNER COSTUMES.
Satin and MORE are chiefly used for
dinner dresses, with finish of chiffon
or lace, the last however being more
appropriate to mature ladies than deb
utantes. At extremely fashionable
entertainments, full evening costumes
are the rule, because generally there
is dance subsequently or perhaps an
attendance at the opera in boxes,
where dresses other than those suitable
for balls, would elicit unfavorable COM
ment. This year, white is very much
worn with pink.
ROSALIND MAY.