The herald., 1896-04-26


shown in the shops for chi'dren'S wear
nothing obtains so vary generally as purs
white; that is. for young children ranging
from infants to or years OF aee. No<n-
ing seems to suit their pretty daintiness
Sc well as the snow white. fur trimraot
rigs they wea- so universally nowadays
cunning little sprite, who wears tho dig
nifed name of Dorothy. and who clsiEln
but two and half years as the 'por-
ton of her time spent on earth. ~ q
most bcwitching sight in her snowy cloak,
hat ana furs. She looks live IN invigorsted
snowflake. Shaggy. silky white astra-
chan forms the body of her short cloak.
which barely covers the chubby knees. I:
is double-breasted and cut much as our un-
brella skirts are, to fare all about in .
succession of godets, while it fits the small
shoulders smoothly. Immense mother Of
pearl buttons fastcn 1t down the 'front.' The
cleoves are big puffs, reaching to the wrist.
tho thickness OF the material keeping them
cut in very smart way. A ripple shoulder
cape o? white angora, decorated about the
neck with a lot of tiny heads. The largo
,nuff is I'll soft lined With pale rose
c9lored velvet, to keep the tiny hands from
feeling the touch Of Jack Frost
m immense Rembrandt hat OF pearly
white satin beaver rclls jauntily off the
face, edged all abou. the brim with mai
row Whi.e tips. The low. equarc crown has
a ao.t tint CT white lace about it, run through
Q beautifully carved pearl buckle. while
toward the front, 30 as to fail over the roll
ing biim, Ii a bunch Of long glossy whit,
piun,es. Dorothy has glossy brown hc!i,
| which is smoothly parted and arranged n
two snug little punches of curls On each side
Of the forehead, ard tied by narrow white
satin ribbon. There are funny lt.lc lag
gings and fat-looking little mitseEs OF whi.e
wool TO keep her as snug as a has IN tug.
ss''-=ir .
Any amount Of extrayasa ace may be put
into the calling gown, and It wi? not be
considered too elaborate nor too daring.
Fur accessories seem an absolute necessity,
az no costume is considered complete, E1r
quite up to date, without u suggestion OF
fur, If nothing more A dull slatey htU,.
one Of the most fashionable Of this
winters coiors. in soft boucle, VIA
a mass Of long, sivery hair covering r.,
forms the body for handsome calling coz
tune. The skirt is in the favorte um-
brella style, mass of beautifully shaped
godets, measuring nearly one-half yard At
the foot, and tapering to legs than ten
inches at the top. The bodice. has a JACKIE.
effect OF dark slate colored velvet, made
to fit the form exquisitely and falling ovlr
the hips in smart flares. A yoke Of heavy
brownlsh lace very open work. laid over a
groundwork Of white satin, fits over tho
shoulders back and front. There is q
plain high stock of slate velvet, with two
sharp tabs OF atiffened lace edged with
sable.
Broad bands of sable connect the vei,e:
Jacket across the breast, and finish ths
wrists OF the full gigot sleeves. A hugs
muff Of sable. lined with white satin. Is
carried with this gown, and gloves OF white
laco are also worn. A picture hat. harin$
very much of the face, Is faced with black
velvet, while tho ou'stde Of tho brim Is
dead-whito felt. handeau Of rich Fer
sian ribbon is set under the brim, and
rests, fan-shaDe, OH tha hair. A mass Of
coal-black hlackb!rds and choux o: ivory
white crepe festcon the outside Of the hat
Another sample OF graceful design Is
shown in a long fur cloak for driving pur-
poses, when the furs are too heavy and
warm. as is often the case In our change
able climate. 1t is in color a pale yellow
tan, and in material lovely rough boucle.
all covered with its silky hairiness.
The long under-body is but ha;f.ntting,
! though curving beautifully at the back and
| fastened down the double-brtas,ed front
with great horn buttons. A set CT tiny,
round horn buttons decorate the strap at
the threat, and another at the top OF the
convenient side pocket
There is . set OF full triple capes. piped
about the edge with a thick cord OF silk
as big as yonr finger. jaunty collar, tilted
back frcm tho face, and wired so as to
stand against any wind. Gni.brs Tie throat
prettly.
A smar. bat, psrksd directly up in front,
and held there by bow Of creamy lace.
Is of tan felt, faced with black velvet. tho
outside loaded with 10: OF silky lack
plumes.
Another charming coat is Of ecsr.et wool.
with all the seams barAnc with Persian
lamb. and a huge butterfly collar Of the
same fur to turn up about the cars.
The mods,es are also turning cut many
handsome fur-triinued gowns for riding and
skating wcar some OF which ara remark
ably swell. The ons which mes. takes the
fancy has combination Of stee! gray broad
cloth, yellowisa white kid and ermipe fnr.
Tho skirt was whirling Paquin. With
stripes Of erm.ne laid over the eide seaIrs.
and reaching to tho waist.
The Jacket /; short one, with farms
basque. the body c: erniinn. fastened with
huge cut ivory buttons. There ar. sleeves
of steel gray, and huge muff OF ermina.
while the swee:ess bit o: hat ls nads
of ermine. lace ard gray wing
Most gcwrs show a deal Of tandsour
braiding o. the moro popular appiilra
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