The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05

however, an intelligent woman who sews
well, frequently does wonders when she
understands fully what is desired, but so
lew know exactly what they wish, so the
result is more often than not unsatisfact-
DRY.
Worth always kept large number of
plrds from all parts of the world and many
rare flowers, and on one occasion he in
formed a patron that when he required
new ideas concerning combinations he
studied his birds and flowers, and since
then have heard that many of our most
successful dressmakers do likewise, for to
nave our gowns correct the designers must
not only study the historical descriptions
and paintings OF bygone periods, but must
be true artists as well, so as to properly
handle the exquisite shades and colorS
now at their command. As a Paris CORE
spondent remarks: During the coming
season styles belonging to all periods of
French history will be seen, like unto a
Kaleidoscope of fashion, carrying us in
their rushing swiftness from the ponder
Gus, heavy splendor of the Middle Ages to
the more elaborate if perhaps less grand
period of Francois Premier, and gently
gliding to the dainty and exquisitely col
ored modes of the Louis from first to last"
Every one of US may not only find "ser-
mons in stones, but many valuable sug-
gestion for our worldly needs from our
feathered friends and from every flower
that blooms. A few days ago [ saw an
exquisite orchid, the outer leaves of which
were OF clear pinkish mauve, the
trumpet-shaped center being of a deep
shade of rich pinkish purple lined with
hne lines of black and yellow. Who can
not receive from such flower the idea for
a Frenchy blending of the shades-the
skirt of mauve satin, the bodice of deep
pinkish purple velvet embroidered in black
and gold sequins?
a friend of mine had a most successful
fancy dress not long ago, as she went as
pretty Polly" her gown carrying out in
green, yellow and red polly's bright-hued
feathers, and this costume came from Paris
direct.
We have been hearing so much about
''pink coats" lately that it is interesting to
note that several prominent women in
England, who follow the hounds, are dis
cusslng the question as to whether they
shall or shall not adopt the pink coat.
Many are in favor of doing SO, and l see no
reason why they should not, as bright
coats would make delightful bit of color
in hunting field. This, however, is not
intended as a suggestion for bicycle cos
tune.
A new glove will shortly make its APP
pearance here. It is of black velvet suede,
with unsewn seamless fingers.
Knickerbockers of black "satin chamois,"
with detachable lining, are said to be de-
lightful TO wear, and [ presume comfort
able. OF course, | mean worn under a
skirt when bicycling, as I have never
favored any costume Tor bicyclsts except
ing the strictly tailor one, with jaunty
| coat and waistcoat and well-made skirt.
Princess Maude of Wales is soon to be-
| come a bride. She is especially inter
esting at present and among other things
she IS said to ride well and gracefully,
though the daring feats of equestrianism
with which she has been credited are with
out foundation. She and her sister Vic
,, toria are also fond of their bicycles.
A new and beautiful buckle for waist
belt has appeared. 1t is composed OF
enameled bows studded with diamonds on
either side of center-clasp of diamonds.
This season dear little gold enameled
brooches which look as though tied with