The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1894-05-07
RUMORS.
Farewell to Bangs and Enter the Girl who
Parts Her Hair In the Middle.
Washington

| Farewell to Bangs and Enter the Girl who
Parts Her Hair In the Middle.
It is rumored that cheviots In brown
and white, blue and white, both in
| checks and stripes, are to be much worn
| as early spring gowns. A new touch
isl added to these by having the coat
shaped basque open in front, showing a
| soft blouse of cream silk, with crosswise
insertings of heavy cream lace.
1t is rumored that the new hats are to
be broad of brim, with great deal of
flower trimming.
It is rumored that the Swedish meth
cd of steaming the face can be initiated
with no other convenience at hand than
the ordinary hot water pipe. Turn on
the water full force, and if it is at prop
er boiling heat steam and light spray
will arise. Let a heavy towel shield the
basin from the air, plunge the head be-
tween the folds and keep the face in the
little storm of steam until it feels al
most cooked. Dry gently, massage with
cold cream and keep out of the cold air
for an hour. Be sure while using the
steam to keep the eyes tightly closed.
1t is rumored that spangled passemen-
terie is to be greatly used, particularly
spangles in iridescent colors.
1t is rumored-and, alas, on very good
authority-that with the tight wasted
coats now in vogue for men they wear
an appliance to hold in the waist
strangely like corsets. AS believe they
are not called by this name, it is to be
presumed they are ashamed of the silly
things, and there is saving grace in
that
It is rumored that on the daintiest ia
bles the bowl which holds the flowers
matches them exactly. There is GER
tain ware the exact tint Of the American
Beauty rose. Buttercup yellow is also
easily obtained. The effect gives an
added touch of harmony to the decora-
tions.
1t is rumored that violets are to be as
popular this spring as in past seasons
both for hat trimming and for jacket
bouquets.
It is rumored that the bang is to be
completely ousted for some time to
come. The most coquettish girls now
wear the hair parted in the middle. If
this is too severe for the face, one soft
small curl directly in the center of the
forehead has softening and pretty eff
feet, or fluffy, vagIant hairs twisted into
small feathery Iinglets at the ears will
be found to have relieving grace.
1t is rumored that walking boots of
the very SWEETEST kind are to be made of
patent leather vamp, soft, satin lined,
cloth top and only FIVE buttons in height
quite mannish, in fact.
1t is rumored that the girl who gives
- Al. l.
soft, silk shirt under her heavy velvet
or fur coat-that is, of course, during
promenade or shopping tour, when she
knows she will not have occasion to re-
move her jacket.
1t is rumored that at a woman s club
a discussion took place very recently as
to what type of man is most popular
with women. There was good deal of
disagreement as to his minor character
istics, but the club was unanimous in
decrying the man who betrayed the fol-
lowing faults: Conceit, cowardice and
penuriousness.
1t is rumored that Partisan modistes
are haunting the libraries and porting
over old prints of Louis XV's reign for
inspirations to be used in spring gowns.
1t is rumored that scarlet silk hose
with slippers to match are the very lat
est things in footwear for the house.
1t is rumored that coats this spring
are to be still longer. In fact, the most
correct will be only four inches above
the bottom of the skirt.
1t is rumored that powdered hair and
patches may come in again for evening
toilet These will be most effective with
the present revival of old styles and old
brocades. KATE JORDAN.
After 43 years occupancy Of the edi-
torial chair of an English periodical