New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-15

common would be held as monstrosi;y. YET which
one would part with rather any other member than
lose.
There Is scarcely who does not in her
heart prefer a style OF dressing the hair.
For one there is scarcely any one 10
whom 1t is becoming. To be able 10 wear plain
shining bands. smoothly combed behind me ears
is Of itself personal distinction This demands
not only regular features. but wel-shaped head
The next most trying way Of wearing the hair IS
that known as the 'pompadour.' In this the mar
Is brushed directly back from the forehead in
roll and is intended to mpart noble and intel
lectual look TO the physognomy. Ihls depends,
however. the possession Of a low forehead and
hair that grows in well marshalied line across
the brow.
There IS no distinction in a fringe or in curly
hang Yet for these it is difficult to say how
women shall fifty express their gratitude, 80 great
is it's sum. These have softened ana given
charm 10 the female countenance, however Tor
bidding that nothing else has been ever able 10 40
Their popularity has from time to time suffered
temporary placement, but invariably returns Inc
bang has its phases. but always remains bang.
Mrs Kendall publicly and prominently stated that
she does not permit her maids TO wear fringe.
But in this country the right to wear a fringe is
as good as embodied in the Declaration OF lnde-
pendence
At the same time there are fashions in wearing
the hair and particularly this moment The
two distinctive movements in Paris. where the
coiffure is science. require that semDiance OF
mart must be observed on the brow. and that the
fringe at the nape Of the neck be retired The
mart is most generally indicated by lightly waved
curls on each tempe beneath the waved pompa-
dour which is carried carelessly back into the
hack hair This is longer piled on top Of the
head The various adaptations OF the Psyche
knot 10 use a term now general rather than par
tcuar indicate the prevalence OF Empire or pseudo
Greek styles.
barguq ~ he ha Is
in the back lust below the crown OF the head sim
belongs to the most distinguished couture. at least
for evening wear. The hair is lightly waved The
waving of the hair IS accomplished by means Of
irons or patent crimpers. This OF itself conveys
the idea Of perfect hair-dressng. In gathering up
Impression OF lightness. This is done by means Of
the long side-combs that are worn teeth foremost
This pushes the hair forward ana prevents mat
tight look that formerly was the end desired The
small side-combs are worn on top OF the mead ana
used to accentuate the Tiny ,part by ahsolute
smoothness. which just beyond becomes puHy
waves The cutting OF the mar al me sues ' ana
reached so dangerous stage OF popularity that IL
4 charming way OF arranging the locks for those
faces that IT becomes is TO draw the hair' after
waving up on the head and fasten IT,. Then divide
! II into two strands and make a bowknol, holding
the centre with fancy pin or COMB. ms gives
and is equally becoming unbonneted The dressing
OF the hair in the long fiat knots In the back. IN
| OF a hair-dresser. II may be whispered that these
fiat knots may be pinned without any revela-
A very smart way OF dressing the hair is in a
tight little wad directly In the back OF the head
This has centre as smooth as SATIN; ana Is pound
around with smooth or plated roll ms Is not
| TO be COMPOUNDED with the British pun Whlch
never got any sure foOthod In this country III Is
the sort OF knot that one would arrange ior riding.
cycling. outdoor sports. knowing that there was
no danger Of escape. II is a very knowing sort OF
| arrangement
There have been tendencies toward the revival OF
the Catogan braid. especially for young girls rms
is braid started high at the back OF the head
carried down TO the nape of the neck, and turned
under. where II IS fastened by bow or ribbon or
an ornamental clasp. Sometimes il ends In a loose
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