Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-12-17
Bracelets Formed OF Small But
Precious Stones. III.
PEARL NECKLACES FASHIONABLE
The Flowers Most Used for
Evening Gowns,
Special Correspond nceor Gazette and journal

6noW small btOne3 IN glass euge
settings, placed successfully in lines.
They are each about the size OF a small
pea and as the setting is close and they
are near together, the OBJECT is neck
Iace-like and in view OF this, several
are sometimes attached at the enus--
special provision being made for such
necklaces or again may be twisted
several times around the arm. Both
precious and mi-precious stones are
used, among the latter, ziarous, tour
malines and amethysts being in most
favor. The two former which are
found in different colors, afford tho
advantage of varying hues, but do not
excel the HteHdfast, purple glow OF the
amethyst, which however costs less
than its rivals. A. lovely example can
be purchased for 500, but a bracelet of
zircous or tourmalines, brings some
what over 800. The cost of the more
precious stones 10 of course much
greater.
Pearl necklaces are very fashionable,
either strands of greater or less length
or pearl collars which 10 strands of very
small pearls, are held together by bars
OF gold or diamonds set in gold. In
this connection. it may be added that
pearl shirt buttons are quite the rage
for gentlemen. In earrings, there is
nothing new, nor is there likelihood
of important changes, SO long as neck
dressing remains high. Lorguette
chains are still worn most frequently,
although when the watch is small and
ornamental IL becomes a rara addition
at times, when attached to the corsage
by an equally ornate chateleine. Cor
Ia kar ~,
adorned, that little room is left for
such display, to cay nothing of risk.
Sleeve buttons are exclusively in link
style. Brooches and fancy pins as well,
are 10 demand and In every conceiva-
BILE form and device. ..u,
Flowers most used for evening gowns,
are lilies of.the- valley, forget mo .nots.
orchids, chrysanthemums, peoples, or
roses the four last, either small or
large. When small, they form garands
or when large, may be combined with
liies-of-tbe valley or forget-uIe- nots
and since neither sizee nor colorings OF
nature are in any wise regarded, much
liberty results. A favorite mode of
placing, ia around the low neck, with
one or more large blossoms on the
shoulders, but now and again, choice
bouquet may adorn ona shoulder, with
out rivalry elsewhere. Skirts are not
trimmed as rule, but when flowers
are added. they are always in long
pendant garlands. With almost every
parure of flowers, comes an upright
spray for the hair. Sometimes an
aigrette 10 added, nor is there lack in
assortments of ribbons for the hair
made up in high rising style, usually
with an aigretts in finish. As rather
an exception ribbon bands about the
head, are seen and ostrich tips retain
all former prestige.
Coifiures are really most attractive
and not the less so, because showing
little conventionality. A general effect
of softness is sought after; the all over
waves of course contribute largely and
most frequently the face is becomihgly
framed IN undulating locks that stray
forth in little curls that yet are hardly
curls, but only such delicate sugges-
tions as siklful hair dresser can
bring to pass. Most frequently the back
hair is arranged in oblong form rather
than an actual knot and two small
curls In finish below, are reckoned not
amias. Fans are still very small, about
nine inches being the extreme size and
there are tiny examples not more than
six inches long, with chain attached
to prevent them from. slipping away.
Empire styles remain fashionable.
though spangled gauZe Is frequent.
The most careless observer must notice
how many green dresses appear on the
streets and an attractive example re-
Gently seen on Fifth avenue. is OF velu-
tina cord. The skirt showed border
of mink fur and the soft belt around
the slightly pointed corsage, was COM
pleted by three mink tails in front, q
similar finish appearing at the back
The waist was in coat shape. Mink
collarette with full front of tails.
Green and blue are very fashionable
combination and blue dresses worn
with hats trimmed in green. are reck-
oned especially stylish. Quite elegant
. black MORO suits also may be completed
by hats finished in beautiful geranium
shades
"Mrs L." Tho boudoir is usually
small room adjoining the parlor. Within
its comparatively narrow limits are
gathered the choicest brio a. brac, the
easiest chairs and comfortable lounge
buried in luxurious cushions: gener-
ally a miniature desk with rich ap
,pointments, occupies little nook and
suggests confidential notes, while this
intimate domain Of woman IL pervRdeti
with delicate, indefinabe sweetness
readily traced to that old time favorite,
Murray x Lanman's Florida water. 1t
is truly remarkable what a hold this
exquisite article has taken on popular
esteem and while perennial iavorite,
IL ia in still greater requisition MT this
season. forming as it does, most ac-
ceptable and refined Christmas offer
ing. whether by itself or as an accom-
paniment to some other more sumptu-
Gus gift.
&C. O." Bohemian glass is a much
better selection for a Christmas present
than plated ware, which however, we'll
done, lacks the element of entire genu-
inepess. A small vase of Bohemian
glass can now be had for 81, and pretty
little uncovered boxes for SO cents.
They are most refined and at special
reductions for the season. Tapestry
covered sofa pillows are in much de-
mand and you can buy a oover edged
with fringe and place it yourself over
an uncovered pillow.
In evening gowns, spangled chiffon
is much used as a relief to brocades.
Spangled chiffon for entire dresses, is
seen to the exclusion of the plain ma
teria!, but competition from tulle or
gauze, the latter chiefly figured, is
noteworthy. Accordion plated skirts
for light fabrics are still fashionable
b and this holds potil reenectins taffat,