The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-09-29

The semi-annual exhibition by the Mer-
chant TailOrs Society, which was opened
on Thursday at 24l Fifth avenue. VIII be
closed this evening. and the plum-cOiOred
evening suit which graced the cQuecton
of garments for men VIII now be iele-
gated 10 the shop window Of j. {. Weiss,
who is responsible for its creation.
The tailors Of Fifth avenue have de-
creed that up-tO-date society men must
wear pium-colored evening dress suits, az
least as a temporary change from the
sOmDre black in vogue Tor a century. III
tailOrs qccrces have force, one may en-
pect a rather garish slSht at eVehinE, par
ties, for the coats of the plum-colorel
suits have a variegatcd silk lining, when
presents many hues as the Wcarcr cham
ges his position in a brilliantly lighted
ballroom.
'.How viii they 20 said a fashionable
tailor yesterday when a reporter asked
him about the plum-cOlored evening dress
suits "Oh. they'll 20 all right" he an
sWcrcd with the assurance or tailor
whose DEGREES are observed without ques-
ton. 1--WE are going TO insist upon the
change. OF course, the suits are odd,
and gentlemen with auburn hair VIII not
object 10 them. But TO be really swell.
this winter. a man must provide himself
with plum-cOlOred evening suit
Another innovation in evening clothes
for men is the velvet collar, both for
coats and waistcoats. Although such col
lars were worn last year, they have now
UtfDlLt llNtI liOIt IUHNAdts tAliH 90 'HtA7
sidered exactly the proper thing.
The facing 81 collars for evening coats.
whether rolled or notched. are 10 be OF
silk carried to the edge.
Some OF the trousers for evening SUITS
have n stripe down the side. Mr.. weiss
plrm-colOred trousers have Two stripes,
giving the wearer the appearance OF a
baudmaster or gendarme. The vests are
made with four buttons.
The general rule followed by the fash
faftprc THE Is 10 make all
coats shorter than those worn last season
OvercOafs are to be made in beavers
meltons. Thibets. and vicunas. Ihey VIII
be single-breasted, with velvet collars
and just long enough 70 cover frock coat
which reaches 20 the knees.
The only departure from the general
rule of shortening coats is IN the double
breasted surtout. which is TO be worn
mostly for coaching. This garment b
gathered tightly at the waist and the
Trousers are to be tighter at the ankles
than those of last year. Wide stripes VIII
be much affected.
The fashionable stuff for business suits
IS herrngbOne. with single line over plaid
Large plaid effects in light brown. green
and blue mixtures are promised I'm rough
cheviots. For golfing and bicycling cos
tunes there Is no link yet in view. Mr.
Twveffort has on exhibition a fin de steele
golf suit with perhaps the largest check
design known IL is intended To be worn
with Norfolk jacket and look of In
difference.
Mr Twyeffort has also brought 10 the
attention OF an unsuspecting public new
cr.liion in waistcOats. These striking
garments are made OF tanned mole skins
with buttons made of sharks teeth. and
with collars cut with German roll
When the pOsseSeor or such waistcoai
wears II with black coat and trousers
his tailor will tell him he is quite sty-
ligh New York Times.