New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-12

trimmed with good imitation lace below 81 20 each.
I noted two very handsome models at this price.
one is cut with square neck and trimmed with
narrow rufie. edged with yellow Nalcnciennes This
ecru lace Is better colored now than when IL nrst
appeared and does not turn white in the laundry.
The fulncss OF the garment Is gathered in straight
line across the bust. and Is held by an inch-wide
ribbon. which ties in little square bow on each
side This should be simple model to follow. as
the carmen, IL cut in straight pieces. shaped a
little under the al The funess In the back IL
gathered INTO the straight neckband without the
use OF the ORA string The other chemise has
rounded decolleiage trimmed with nchu-lke
bertha OF wide lace. This is caught up on the DUST
under a hemstitched square OF the batise. The
monogram may be embroidered on the square. and
the cost OF the embroidery Is trinlng
The spring seemed even more advanced In Brussels
than in Paris In the park and along the many
,rec-arched avenues the brown tones were turning a
rich green and the tree tors showed delicate feath-
cry lines Of green against the SKY. Inc "ho'e
city had a charming holiday ar-open cares
streams OF carriages and lines OF brightly gowhei
pedestrians all adding to the movement ana pict-
urcsoueness OF the scene The women are lovely.
and remind one OF both French and English women
"A charming combination. They seem 10 possess
the "chicress" in gowning and carriage OF the
parIscnne AMI the general air OF cleanliness ana
the nice pink skins Of the Anglo-Saxon dame.
noticed several gowns that would be observed even
in Paris
one was bull, OF n stone-gray. smooth-face' cio'n
trimmed with many tiny silk buttons OF the same
color and a shot blue and gold silk Tine front
ot sea,ns NJ the skirt opened from the hem to the
knees TO show accordion -peated fans OF the shot
silk The cloth. cut into little pointed TABS with
button on each point edged these fans. Above the
fans double line OF small buttons ioiIo"eu VI"
scam 10 the waist line The bodice hah hgh'
smoothly fitting corselet belt OF hea'y cream
o,,,nure lightly embroidered with silver. and with
t,,,to Above
,, uere hcrtba-like revcrs OF the cloth which were
ioned to the short wings falling over the sleeves by
buttoned straps. Both revers ara WILKES were
edged by a fiat line OF lace ana silver emoro'nety
rha vol. was of the accordion plea led silk The
h,ob collar rose In points under the ears. which
,rned over TO show the cloth facing. Under the
chin was a huge bow Of the SILK The sleeves were
moderate I'm size and wrist length On the ou's'de
~ tho arm was inserted panel OF accordioh-
,ea,ed, silk At intervals this was strapped across
hv button-trimmed pieces OF the cioth. a gracetui
scarf OF lace finished the sleeve AT the "r'S' WIZ"
n tabot falling over the hand -
A walking gown cf navy-blue monair had
quaint little overjacket or cape the garment was
made OF the mohair and worn over D'ouse oonce
Of fancy silk: It was composed OF two straight
hreadtbs about ten inches deep which fell In soft
oode,s over the bust and down the back. giving
something OF the effect OF two pleated squares The
lille cape was out over the top OF the arms 10
sbow the silk sdress sleeve, and had hgh-rolling
COLLAR which was edged with the FANCY sik anu
Ma a large pleated jabot Of the silk under the
throat.
Some charming little capes were OF accora,oh-
elected net mounted over shot and brocaded Silks
Often the net was spangled or trimmed Win JET
and lace ard ribbon insertion dainty cape OF
hIack silk had fitted 'front.' the cape proper FORM
inc tho sleeves and back The cape part OF the gar
n,ent was trimmed with panels OF Jet and smaii
oreen velvet artificial leaves. Jabots OF lace sepa-
ra,sd the cape sides from the fitted front. Inc
collar was a high ruche OF tulie crushed IN py the
,r,mrinq which extended up over II IN seVe'a'
nIaces ending in dainty punches OF the green
creen satin or brocade would be the prettiest hh'"s
for this wrap. 49,,
7 returned 10 Paris TO find quite a new edition
=, the "sprlng bonnet" occupying the miihher
showrooms Not that they differ so much from the
confections forming the nrst edition and described
IN nreyious letters except that the modes nave
bocome intensified and exaggerated often peyoha the
,ro,ts OF prettiness and good taste Hair do|en
or,e,,es Of flowers are crowded on one nat ana
,,bougb the effect Is sometimes pretty II is ot'eh
,,,n,v bizarre and overheavy. The same ID true
=, ,he aower toaue even when only one kihd OF
coyer 60 used The tendency ID to mass the dos
or,s roo closely together. The pretfiest OF these
,o,es have the flowers loosely and lightly arranged
nd sof,ened by puns OF tulle. These mats arc
.nnsar,ny on the street now and seem gay ana
snr,nglke They are not kept In secius'oh ior
Easter sunday for no well-bred Parisenne ever
.,.,r.so dressy cnapeau or gown TO cnurcn even on