New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-08

green leaves. set well back the head. as the
autumn hats promise to do Her gown
yellow null. with Insertions and edge OF cream
lace mounted crisp yellow foundation. and
tncre were dainty bows and ends OF striped
yellow and pink ribbon 4 col OF black lace and
feathers was thrown back on the chair A touch
OF black In the hat would have made her costume
trhe more modsh. but II is hard 70 criticse
what dellclously cool and appropriate.
Tho summer girl. with naturally curly hair. is
not as aggressive she was In the days OF bangs.
The curly hair ls apt to be very and doesn't
look Its best combed back; and its possessor Is
prone to a rudy skin which Pushes In the heat.
Another hint which. although suggested by the
warm days. and. sad to say. by the manners OF the
present generation. can hardly be approached with
midsummer llghtness but may nevertheless be
pertinent: Nordau. Of whom every one Is talking
here at present classes alcohol OF the prime
causes OF degeneration" Degeneration in Its broad
est sense is not in my provnce but this much is
certain that no womans complexion can stand alco-
hole drink. Many women cannot stand a glass OF
claret for dlnrer without looking the worse for II.
and what OF the women who commonly take vari-
Gus lqueurs with their coffee? II n single glass
makes visible change In the face what VII! be the
effect Of long continued petlts vcrresY The present
generation OF women proud Of their increased
height broad shoulders and athletic figures. but are
they not losing something in delicncy OF skin. and
may not their increased liberty In this direction
have much to do with Il? II Ia certain that eNer-
else. sunshine and fresh air are all SKIN tonics ana
a tendency toward an undue ruddiness or coarse
ness OF skin Is often due to unnatural stiinulants
Last week Trouvle was the centre OF PARTISAN
life. for Il was gala week there with the August
races at hand. There were some charmiiY
costumes sent down by Partisan couturieres, and
they all showed some idea which proclaimed the
fact that they direct from Paris. and not let
over from the Grand PrIx or the steepiechase AT
Autueil
A charming gown was built OF pink satin, with
delicate tracery OF black woven on II. An en-
broidery Of black lace figures made breteies over
the top OF the sleeves. and square-shaped YOKE
front and back. Starting from the yoke were strips
OF embroidery. rhich passed under the belt ana
fell down on the skirt. to form a loose jacket
The choker was OF pink null very, hlsn ahuu
nufy and held by twist OF black ribbon, wh.ch
formed immense bow back and 'front.'.
Another pretty frock OF gray cloth, with
bodice OF white satin. The top OF the bOdlce was
covered by an embroidery OF pink paillettes In an
OpenwOrk design \ stiff ACCORDION peatnB OF
pink null fell TO the waist line and extended out
With the departure OF the American visitors the
couturleres have put away their winter goods and
late autumn models and busy providing a
second insalment OF summer frippery for their
costumes FOR autumn travel and sports. when one
remembers the velvets and furs and heavy cloths
that have seemed important during the last
few weeks Is as II going back a month or two
TO enter their ateers now.
number OF autumn gowns are being made with
soft waists and high basque shaped belts. The lat
are often OF the embossed Japanese leather
that IL so fashionable and a slender ngure can
comfortably wear this garment without stays.
Some OF the hunting suits have every seam In
the skirt outlined with strip or leather. TO which
sewed small ornamental buttons. The bottom
OF the skirt is finished with silk cord left I'M
fastened to the buttons, making the skirt the de-
sired length.