Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1896-12-09
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
RY-GARNITURES FOR EVENING
GOwNs-COIFFURES-
DRESSES.

JEWELRY-GARNITUR FOR EVENING
IFFURES-EvENING
DRESSES.
New bracelets show small stones IN
"glass edge" settings, placed success
sively in lines. They are each about
the size of small pea anu SO the set
ting is close and they are near togeth-
er, the effect is necklace like and in
view of this, several are sometimes
attached at the ends-special provision
being made for such an arrangement
and they are worn as necklaces or
again may be twisted several times
around the arm. Both precious and
semi precious stones are used, among
the latter, zircous, tourmalines and
amethysts being in most favor. The
two former which are found in differ.
emit colors, afford the advantage of
varying hUes, but do not excel the
steadfast, purple glow of the amethyst,
which, however, costs less than its
rivals. A lovely example can be pur-
chased for $65, bit bracelet OF zir-
cous or tournalines, brings somewhat
over 800. The cost OF the more prec-
ious stones is of course much greater.
PEARL NECKLACES
are very fashionable. either strands of
greater or less length or pearl collars
which in strands OF very small pearls,
are held together by bars of gold OR
diamonds set in gold. In this connec-
ton, it may be added that pearl shirt
buttons are quite the rage for gentle
men. In earrings, there is nothing new,
nor is there q likelihood of important
changes, SO long as neck dressing re-
mains high, Lorgnette chains are still
worn most frequently, although when
the watch is small and ornamental, it
becomes rare addition at times, when
attached to the corsage by an equally
ornate chateleine. Corsages in them
selves, however, are SO adorned, that
little room is left for such display, to
say nothing of risk. Sleeve buttons
are exclusively in link style. Brooches
and fancy pins as we'll. are in demand
and in every conceivable form and
device.
FLOWERS
most used for evening gowns, are lilies
of the valley, forget me nots. orchids,
chrysantemums, peoples or roses, the
four last, either small or large. When
small, they form garlands. or when
large, may be combined with lilies OF
the valley or forget me nots, and since
neither sizes nor colorings of Nature
are in any wise regarded, much liberty
results. A favorable mode of placing
is around the lowneck, with one OF
more large blossoms on the shoulders
but now and again, choice bouquet
may adorn one shoulder, without ri
valry elsewhere. Skirts are not trim
med as a rule, but when flowers ara
added, they are always in long pen
dant garlands. With almost every
parure OF flowers, comes an uprign1
spray for the hair. Sometimes al
aigrette is added. nor is there lack il
assortments of ribbons for the hal
made up in high rising style, usually
with an aigrette in finish. As rather
an exception ribbon bands about the
head, are seen and ostrich tips retain
all former prestige.
COIFFURKS
are really most attractive and not thu
less SO because showing little conven
tionality. A general effect of softnes
is sought after: the all over waves o
course contribute largely and mos
frequently the face is becomingij
framed in undulating locks that stra.
forth in little curls that yet are hardl,
eLrls. but only such delicate sugges
lions as skillful hairdresser cal
bring to pass. Most frequently thu
back hair is arranged in oblong form
rather than an actual knot and TIVE
small curls in finish below, are reckon
ed not amiss. Fans are still very small
about nine inches being the extreme
| size and there al 9 tiny examples no
more than six inches long, with chair
attached to prevent them from slip
ping away. Empire styles remain
fashionable, though spangled gauze j
frequent.
GRAY GOWNS
are often noticeabIy handsome, be
cause commanding the most careful
thought on the part of nodistes and ;
charming example seen on Broadway
is of velutsna cord made with plai1
skirt, the eorsage showing touches O
chinchilla fur and the collarette of thu
same. The gray hat had u touch o
green and a green fancy pin closed thu
dress collar, gray and green being
worn together. Green and blue are {
very fashionable combination and blu
dresses worm with hats trimmed il
green, are reckoned especially stylish
Quite elegant black MORE suits also
may be completed by hats finished il
beautiful geran fam shades.
DELAYS ARE DANGEROUS.
1t Was All Her Fault and She Could
Prove Her Case.
II saw it all. -
In the richly appointed parlor Of the
PlankMater residence a ytnIl,isr man