The herald., 1896-03-13
GOTHAM GOSSIP.

Such quantities Of lovely novelties ss
are shown in the shops to tempt the weak,
. did tho serpent Of old. The most gor-
scous Of enlbroiderios. all thick with spark
.ilg atuns or mock Jewels, the finest an =
aimsiest OF beautiful laces. many OF them
wrought In designs brought out In the
daintiest OF exquisite colorlngs and look
ing as II painted.
One OF the newest things In the laco
line 10 tho combination Of black and white.
which can be used with splendid effect on
q black gown. The groundwork OF thla
lace ia black. with the pattern brought out
In Hon'ton work in a yellowish white. 1t
Is shown In broad bands of insertion. TO bo
used as bodice decorations and In different
widths OF edgings.
Lovely berthas are made Of It in deep
points to set around tho edge Of the docol-
leteSe. For a white frook the tinted laces
are exquisite. because they add tone ana
color to It. Doucet dinner frock has d
trained shirt Of embossed satin in deli
cate scrolls OF color. in which gold is min
gled over pure white ground. 1t Is ex-
ccedingly graceful and eweeps widely ct
tho bottom.
Tho bodice IL made OF softly folded deep
rose t!nted nioIeAe!!ne de sole. crushed into
folded belt OF deep rose tinted velvet with
a fun bow at the back. wide band OF
'he BEAUTIFULLY tinted lace IA set ali along
waAt IN the back and showing all the lovely
eurveo after the manner Of the French.
The sleeves are full pouffs from the
shoulders, ana are made OF deep rose tinted
velvet overlaid with bands at set intervals
'f the tinted lace. full frou-frou of
'nouseeline de sole finishes them at the ell
bow. A hugs fan with carved pearl sticks
ma all mounted with glossy black plumes,
'ong gloves Of black, and pointed shoes OF
llack suede complete the toilette
A smart little bodice to be worn with
! black satin skir, has basis Of emerald
'reen net put en- in extreme fullr ess over
i!k foundation. making the color seem very
intense It has three lengthwise bands OF
lack lece reaching from shoulder to belt.
he edges decorated with narrow frills Of
Hhite moussel'le do sole. The big puffed
eeves are treated IN the seme way.
There was fetching gown worn at one Of
lie big charitable affairs Last week, which
uggested opportunities to one. Il was made
p Of deiclously warm shade Of pntlsh
an: with broad furry stripes running dag
>nallv over It, The skirt was one OF the
'elightfully big ones all stuck out In big
1utes. and Vas lined throughout with pink
sh violet taffeta. The Eton Jacket came
,aly to the waist line at the back, but was
II, in long sharp points IN the front, which
we're decorated with cut pear buttons set
in rims Of gold.
IL Iulleu open DTOdNiV 10 ulsplHy a luiI
vest Of tan n1ousseline de sole brought In
at the waist by broadly folded girdle OF the
tan stuff. There was high stock built up
about the ears Of violet velvet. edged with
narrow tinted la ). and deep frlll CT lace
draped across the breast An enormously
wide collar Of snowy erm.ne set back
over the shoulders and gave an cir Of de-
cided chic to the costume.
The hat worn with 1t was a creation Of
Virot's and had all the airs and graces of
a French mondaine. The brim was light
and broad, and was Of coarsely woven tan
silk braid. flecked with gold. A bandeau
OF varI-colored roses rested on the hair and
made resting place for long glossy black
plume. An entire wreath Of pink roses en-
circled the hrcad low crown. with bunch
OF noddng plumes at the front and another
long one at the hack. There were gloves
the exact tint OF the frock and dainty
CATERS Of the same tint worn over the pat
ent feathers.
Ermine is essentially an evening fur and