Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1895-08-07
FASHIONS AT NEWPORI'.
Bicycle Misunderstanding Dresses-Gar-
den Party and Afternoon Visiting
Gowns-Notes and Answers.

ASN'
Now that bicycling is q fashionable
diversion, the long stretch of Bellevue
Avenue affords unequalled facilities
both to riders and those who would OBJ
serve them. Strictly tailor-made cos
tunes are by far most in favor and the
popular dress consists of a short skirt
exceeding two yards and half at the
bottom. Knickerbockers worn under
meath, take the place of a petticoat and
where the dress is of a wool fabric, the
are of silk or satin and
match, the two would cling together
inconveniently. Handsome dresses
however are of alpaca or mohair and
in such cases, the knickerbockers
match without objection. For warm
DAYS, Holland dresses with Knockers to
match. have much style and here the
skirts are made wider and kilt fashion.
NORFOLK WAISTS
are especially we'll adapted to suits of
this character and all are familiar with
the blouse waists of the day, that some
times even in cycling are of silk. Many
persons, however, prefer jacket that
can be thrown off upon occasion, hav-
ing the freedom of thin waist Di-
vided skirts are seen and some riders
wear long coats fitting close and with
skirts reaching to the knee that open
over the knickerbockers. For elegant
ly made tailor dresses, the S. H. & M.
first quality bias velveteen skirt bind
ing is as much used as for walking or
indoor gowns for which it has become
a recognized necessity, both by reason
of it's fine finish and because the smooth
surface prevents damage to the shoes.
SAILOR HATS
are extensively worn, but not to the ex-
clusion of caps or hats with narrow. up
turned brims and about half the num-
Der of riders wear wells. Lace is seen,
but gauZe is more in order. Leggings
are sometimes made to match the dress,
provided the latter be of wool, but in
case of other materials, they are pref
erably of heavy knit wool or light
quality leather. Chamois gloves are
worn or a special kind having silk or
Isle thread backs with a covering of
kid or light leather on the palms. For
YACHTING,
the dress must, first of all, be neat and
serviceable and Ornamentation other
than such as will stand wind and
weather, is quite out of keeping. Serge
takes the lead as a material and skirt.
short jacket and vest are an almost
universal mode of making, while the
attractions of a silk waist are too great
to be resisted even at sea, and some
yachtswomen have one or more in re
serve for pleasant days. Gray, brown
heavy white linen aIe also worn to
L.
Norfolk belted waist is desirable. Linen
in plaits is sometimes chosen as vest
to be worn with a serge dress and light
quality flannel is also used for similar
purpose. Embroidered vests with cuffs
to match and gilt buttons are not
thought too dressy and it goes without
saying, that the broad sailor collar in
batiste, for which there is such a rage
on land, is especially used for pleasure
trips on the water. Gloves are of
or caps, almost de rigUeur and with
worn. a sailor hat covered by linen to
match, is excellent style. Wells are
much worn and almost always of gauze.
One has the advantage of
CONTRAST
between these practical suits and the
ornate gowns worn at garden parties
or during afternoon or evening fetes.
An effective contrast has been obtain
ed at some Garden parties, by the wear.
ing of a black hat with light colored
dress, and Miss Vanderbilt recently ap
peared in a gown of primrose lowered
organdy made over pale pink taffeta
The stock collar was of pale pink chif
fon, with girdle and bow at the side oil
black ribbon: hat of black fancy straw
profusely trimmed with black ostrich
tips. A young lady friend wore on the
same occasion, dress of batste made
over pale green silk and finished by .
DRESDEN liobon sash: shoulder knots
and collar to match Even fancy straw
hat trimmed with roses, sweet pease.
orchids and Russian violets AS may
be remarked, flowers of different kinds
are combined with the utmost abandon
and a similar pretty illusion is notice
able at Newport as at Saratoga. Here
also the young bea uty tricked out with
flower trimmed parasOl, a floral collar
and blossom laden hat, by the cunning
use of Murray and Lanman's Florida
water, Stimulates Natures soft perfume
and herself the fairest fower,n ap-
pears a radiant vision.
1t is impossible to over estimate the
Importance of crepon as material and
it is seen in every graduation of thick
ness. beginning at chiffon crepons and
new installments showing yet greater
variety, are promised for next winter.
Dotted Swiss, white in pale colors or
dotted with black or colors, is a lead
ing fabric, though grass linen or batiste
are also extremely fashionable. The
cool climate of the great seaside resort,
also brings taffeta silk into great de-
mand
"E. X."-A large bow placed directly
in front on the BELTS quite stylish, and
graduated bows beginning with large
one at the top and coming down small
er to the waist, are new and popular.
&c. GA dress lately worn by
young miss belonging to the Astor
family, was of pale blue dotted null
with belt and stock collar of blue rib
bon. A wide collar of India lawn edged
with lace, gave finish, and you could
make copy in pink for your young
brunette daughter.
RosALIND MAY.
The difference between Pills and
Simmons Liver Regulator, is just his
Pills don't go down very easy with
most people, and you feel them after
wards. While Simmons Liver Regula.
tor in liquid or powder is very pleas
ant to take, and the only feeling that
you have afterwards is the great relief
that it gives from Constipation, Bill
iousness, Sick Headache and Dyspep-
STA. 1t is mild laxative and a tonic.
There is one trouble with the chronic
liar; when he does tell the truth, he
doesn't get credit for it.
'They say Wilkes married his cook"
HE did; only she wasn't his cook
before he married her, poor girl !"-
Harper's Bazaar.
Truthfulness is jewel that loses
none of its preciousness in an ADVERTISE