Waterbury evening Democrat., 1895-07-06

cade, and along the edge there was fine gold and black cord sewed. The sleeves were immense bishops, with narrow white cuffs bordered with tho gold cord. It re- quired two double cashmere shawls to make this gown, and neither could have cost less than $1, 900. The prevailing col ors were black and white and red, with tho admixture of every other color so deftly woven in these expensive shawls. The gown hung stiffly, yet was cut so as to have the most dignified sweep. Under the edge at the bottom was a double shirred puff of the rich brocade, and the very sleeves were lined with it. Tho white vest was drawn to q point at the waist, and there was pointed stiff belt of the colored portion, and this was edged at top and bottom with the gold cord. Below the belt and on down to the feet there was plait- ed breadth of the finest white Indian crape, and this was embroidered 12 inches deep with true cashmere pattern in the same colors as those in the shawls. There were the cabalistic figures on each shoulder tell ing of the quality and value of the shawls. could not help thinking what strain it must have been on the mind of the dressmaker to cut the shawls so as to bring those figures in such prominent view and exactly opposite each other. The collar was something in the Medici style edged With tho gold cora.
 We all know how happily the old Per sians blended their ~colors so that no ono is prominent, and so all may understand that this gown was by no means showy, though so superbly magnificent, but it was piece of vandalism to cut up those shawls, particularly now when they arc sought for as a precious heirloom to leave One's children, together with the old laces and family jewels.
 One can buy really neat duck suits ready made for $1.5O and pcrcale wrappers for 9S cents. Just think what lot of useful and scasonable frocks could have been bought for the S3,0O0 that this gown was valued at! do not know whose dress this is, but I am sure the wearer must belong to the class that makes dinners out of nightingales' tongues and perhaps drinks dissolved pearls. I wish had the money the gown cost would buy mo one just like it.
 I saw a dark blue duck suit polka dotted with white. There was Q sash of dark blue ribbon tied in a bow and with other bows on the ends, and these were fastened to the skirt near the bottom. The French waist had some ecru lace laid down the shoulders and on the sleeves. Around tho neck there was tremendous ruffle of white tulle, which is fast taking the place of chiffon where it is liable to be more easily soiled than usual.
 Extremes meet in this pretty but fussy suit and the neat and snug bicycle habit of gray cheviot with its pale blue waist and ashen felt hat. Speaking of hats re- minds mo of the newest. This is light tulle frame over which is plaited gauffered chiffon or silk muslin, white or black. A high arrane 'mept of the same plaited material tai s the place of all trimming I cannot tell you how airy and dainty these hats are. Black and white faces are also used to make these pretty hats.
 Among some other pretty things for summer wear I found a white lace cape. The cape itself was of myrtle green taffeta,