Omaha daily bee., 1896-12-13

either a high bodice or else the neck cut
cut In a little Marguerite square that shows
scarcely more than the shell cf the threat
round neck simply shrred, az is shown in
a gown on this page, may be worn by the
older girls, but In no case must be dCcolletage
be very marked. GorCd skirtU for girls from
10 years up are often trimmed with one or
more narrow frils edged with lace narrow
velvet or satin ribb-n. II the frill is eleven
inches deep one inch may take up the head
ing. and to put 1t on with a gathering over
ono or two cords will form trim finish.
Ribbon sashes from four to FIVE inches
wide are worn by girls from years up.
They encircle the waist snugly, ending az
the back with two rosettes or bow, and
ends that touch the skirt bottom.
WHITE TOILETS.
Sashes OF ivory white satin and sleeve
twists OF the same, form a beautiful and
simple inning for plain velvet gowns,
which by the way are considered this season
the smartest get up for girls from to IL.
The little frocks are severely simple, with
n gathered skirt, low body and short pun
sleeves But deep collars or bretelles of
splendid lace may fall from the round neck
of the bodice, which is worn over high
long-sleeved guimne, and no other trim
ming could be more elegant or effective
than the white satin sash and sleeve twists
mentioned.
This fine rig is much affected by little
maids in the smart set for opera, matinees,
birthday parties and other festive use. The
gown Is in black, wnered or sapphire-blue,
and narrow white satin ribbon ties back
the simply parted hair. while white kid
gloves, black silk stockings and patent
leather shoes are considered other elegant
accessories.
To reproduce the same smart effect at
less expense Liberty velvetcen in the same
colors could be used. Then any number
OF handsome bretelles and colarettes may
be found in the shops very cheap that i'm
itate to a nicely the rich Russian and real
Point de Venise laces, which are worn by
the small fry as well as by the growsups
For girls from 6 to 16 the childron's
furnishing shops show delightful little
party frocks in striped and figured taffeta
silks plain surahs, and silk gauZes of all
sorts, These are all in good style and ad-
mirablc taste and many of the silk frocks
seem astOnshingly cheap.
SOME MODEL DRESSES.
One for a young lady of IA was marked
$22 This was of figured taffeta, blurred
greenish moons on a ping background with
an effective yoke collar of white silk mus
lin and other trimmings OF yellow Valen-
ciennes lacc and green ribbon velvet.
design of this is given on this page, and 1t
may be recognized by the lace bands which
run from the yoke half way down the skirt
apron.
A very stunning little dress for a girl of
12 was of pink and white striped silk,
with white chiffon wine-colOred vel
vet on the bodice. The model of this was
n gored skirt and baby bodice with looped
pun sleeves and Marguerite neck. A tiny
quilting of the white chiffon gave a girl
ish finish to the decolletage. and there were
double bretalles OF the same edged with
wlne-co baby velvet that fell over the
sleeves. a crush belt of the wine velvet
on the bias also finished the waist. This
smart little toilet is likewise here illus
trated
One thing however, is observed in all the
yhnr
as missy is at the really little girl stage
she may wear splendid stuffs galore; but the
moment she strikes her teens her gown be
comes instantly simple in make and material,
according to the most approved French taste
for young girls
FOR LITTLE MASTERS.
It Is the same even with boys. Velvet
court suits for boys up to have the
short Jacket and knee breeches often richly
braided, and the lace jabot on the shirt
front-whch is either of white, or the finest
nainsook or mull-may be real But by
the time Master Jack is 10 years old times
have changed indeed. Then his party suit
must have a mannish air be of black broad
cloth preferably, and made in the way
shown in the illustration until the proper
age shall lcngthen his trousers. The shirt
OF fine white linen allows narrow tucks
at most at the front, but the turnover col
lar must be severely plain.
sometimes u pldCh Slh bioiN S'''PNS 'A'
trousers OF these suits at the outside seam,
and in that case there is finish OF the
same on the jacket. More commonly, how
ever, there is only the stripe on the
trousers: but II the young gentleman has
hankering to be fine he may wear with this
plain suit vest of white brocade or else
one of bright red cloth.
English boys above years of age wear
long trousers with the eton jackets for their
hest get no. From down to the skirt age
the trousers may be knee length, and for all
festive occasions the stockings are of black
silk and the shoes patent leather pumps. The
hair is worn without part, cropped straight
across the forehead and brushed smoothly
down. NINA flICh'