New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-10-20

kept at this ,th until the wearer is into her
teens
They are quite modsh. these little frockc. with
faring little skirts bell-shaped like mammals and
puned sleeves. An afternoon frock for younS
lady OF eight is OF a soft dark-red wool The skirt
is bell-shapel but gathered bit all about. and
sewed TO the waist. II is trimmed about the bot
tom with a band OF red velvet. with yellow lace hg-
ures mounted on the velvet. The bodice has deep
collar and revers Of velvet with lace figures on
them and the gown is worn with a collar and futed
chemsette OF yellow lawn. that forms the Whole
front OF the waist.
For a party gown the same young lady has several
interesting models from which she may choose.
One is OF n delicate soft brocadei silk. which has
tiny flowers a pale rose ground. This gown -
arranged in clusters OF side peats front and back.
and falls straight to the hem. About the waist Is a
soft broad sash Of rose velvet that fastens in the
back with a very large chou held by large gold
buckle. \ shirred chemsette OF pink mousseline de
sole Is worn with this and over the shoulders is an
oddly shaped collar OF velvet into tabs. which
ends under the clusters OF peats front and back.
II she is blonde the little girl may prefer dainty
frock OF embroidered white null worn over blue
slip This embroidery is exquisite. 1t Is flower
pattern done In white silk. with tho leaves lightly
touched with green. and the flower heads cut out to
show the color below The little frock Is very si,a-
ply made with short full skirt and round waist, cut
with a little rounded neck and puffed sleeves.
II the young lady is fond OF historic modes there
is model quite quaint and 'old tmey' "a the
evening gowns that being made for mamma. II Il
Of pale green Liberty brocade and il made with a
sT little pointed waist. which, sad 20 say has 4
cruel whaebone two in front, and the little skirt
is very full.
younger sister OF FIVE would probably choose
very much rufied and embroidered gown OF white
null. II Is cut in one piece. with some soft ruf-
fes about the neck while three full rufies stand
out very crisp and full above the little bare knees
The space between is very nearly covered by
broad sash o. some exquisite fancy ribbons perhaps
big pompadour roses on a pale pink ground or tiny
bouquets % volets forget-me-nots on a white
ground. The sash ribbon may be OF plain color.
but II be very wide and stiff, and lie IN
large butterfly bow in the back
The 1.-THE cloaks for the three and five year-oid
girls are lovely. They OF thick. soft Liberty
satin with several short lace-trimmed capes, or
warmer ones o. velvet and fur. a l,tle CLOAK or
dull red velvet is with a box-pleat. front and
back over the shoulders is deep collar OF lace
and over this fall long sable tails.
This fur. which a few years ago was. Ike break
fast caps and teagowns the prerogatve OF the
married woman. is very much used now in Paris
on little childrens garments
dainty little cloak Is OF almond green satin
with revers turning away In front OF ve.vet orna-
mented with large fancy silver buttons. There are
aarng turnover cuffs OF velvet the little sleeves.
and they are finished by little lace passementere
over the shoulders is tiny cape composed OF
three satin ruies edged by the lace passementere;
For older girls the soft plalcs ana warm COIoi.I
rovaties are used. Plain cloths are trimmed Win
hraid and any amount OF little cloth, gold, or cut
steel buttons The elaborate buttons. lace. rich bro
caGes and velvets are not permitted aiter the young
lady reaches dozen years . -, -
\ favorite model for a girl OF fourteen mas a
Jacket front the bodice. IL 3 OF gray cI1th.
yerv soft and warm. The skirt is cut with many
seams and the front seams are ornamentea a. near
fhs hem by rows O. cut steel buttons and button
holes The sleeves very moderate In size. and
becomes a young demoseie VINO shoud hot even
sugses an extreme in style. The jacket sides open
over a b.ouse OF gray mousselne de sole In the
exact shade Of the WOOL -.
This IS no touch OF color IN the gown. Tor the
Young French girl wears as sombre lrocks as the
old-fa shioned New-En gland matron. W NAT matters
+, n they do not become her colorless skin, The
dav for coduettish touches has not yet arrived.
children's hats and bonnets are even pretter than
49, = iifte hat OF soft white felt with round.
rO.ing brim. which turns up !ltt!e on one sac,
with a ribbon bow, poinpOn o. puncn OF huiIy
feathers At two years Of age the pokes begin, and
T6a drs, one il OF pink satin with little rufe Of
mink velvet about the face and falling over the neck
like .old-fashionel sunoo'.hs,; ~ is usinme .
with pink feather very solt icatheis' anu lshcy
pink and white ribbon. ,.,
Al five the bonnet Is a broader poke and without
the runle over the neck. because the mar II then
OF while Tnolssellne be sole. n the bonnet be- white,
all about the face. with spray OF tiny moss rose
buds nesting against the hair; ana may be trimmed
with anv amount D. ostrich tips anI ribbon loops.
The chapeaus for the maiden or nve years are very
elaborate.
AT eight and ten the poke is siill worn. but II Is
much palmer. although very large ana plcturesqus
There are skeleton feathers and fancy cocks
p,uInes I'm place OF the soft ostrich tips pretty
model Is vi ecru felt. edged with ruching OF