The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-17

The dotted Swiss fronts are fresh and
lovely. finished with gathered collar and
q full Swiss bow at the front OF the neck.
An entire bodice OF this material Is the
most delightful thing imaginable on
warm day, and makes those about You
even cooler than you feel yourself. one
OF them, worn with a crisp, mohair skirt,
and belted in with one OF the dainty
white MORE belts, is neat and fauit-
less toilet. The belts have beautiful sill
and enamel clasps. One silver buckle
is large slightly curved circle. with
an edge Of the same metal, wrought In
a beautiful lace design; another is OF
delicate pearl overlaid with wrought sil-
yer work IN one corner; a turquoise blue
enamel Is very tempting, altogether COW
erred with fligree Of silver.
The bodice II encircles is prettiest made
surplice fashion, with the plain nchu ell
feet softened by two narrow ruflles That
falls a rather scant ruffie of the SWISS
But If the Swiss is too simple, chiffon
waist Is quite as cool, and much dress
fer. These are gathered quite fully, from
neck to waist. Then an extra bib Is
shirred into the neck i'm front. falling
square and loose, and edged just across
the bust with a deep flounce Of creamy
lace. The sleeves are double puns. Ihese
are exquisite in the pale shades.
The mohairs, which have come to be so
popular for travelling and outing pur-
poses, are. seeking wider fields OF use
fulnt S. We find them in company with
delicate velvets and laces, with passe-
menteries and jets. Particularly is this
true Of the whites and pearl grays, where
soft greens and black veiVets are com
bined with good effect. Handsome callng
and reception costumes are made OF inns
durable material that holds its own so
easily. A particularly striking one Is OF
white with black velvet trimmlnss' COM
bined with a blouse Of white silk.
For visiting and yachting gowns the
fashion runs to the heavy linens, prefer
ably In dark blue. These have full trench
blouses beneath their short Jackets, and
make durable and satisfactory costumes.
The Jacket does not reach the waist at
the back. but permits a little OF me plouse
TO peep out. The skirts fit neatly and
closely in front. with regulation fun
backs.
A neat coat basque IS illustrated for
those who prefer TO show no more than
a small yoke. in place of the entire 'front.'
which the short open blazer or JACKET DIS
plays. Such coat has very large re-
vers over each sleeve, meeting at me
bust. From there the right side Of the
coat is carried across to the left, and VS.
ibly fastefed at the waist line hy n single
large button. although it Is held in place
above by invisible hooks. Below, the skirt
OF the basque falls almost plain III front;
but at the back the ubiquitous ripple IS
seen. In all its glory. These reach TO
almost thrce-quarterS length, and are
particularly convenient for hasty jour
neys. when few changes OF toilet can be
taken Two or three shirt fronts. and
dressier front for occaSiOns, are sufficient.
neat tennis suit shows a skirt that
Is gracefully caught w at the left, ana
trimmed with three tiny rows of braid.
The skirt beneath has the same trim
ming stiff shirt is buttoned down the
front, and a very short figaro, with very