Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-06

smallest of rows across the arm and
drawn snugly together so as to form a
raised surface all over the arm; the effect
is decidedly rich. At the wrist the tulle
forms triple ruching extending low over
the hand.
great many OF the sleeves in new
cloth gowns arc made up in much the
Same manner, with soft puffings OF the
cloth arranged in irregular fashion, and
interlIned with cotton to keep the puffs
In Mace. A sleeve OF this sort Is shown
on a gown of hunters green broad-cloth,
With n huge butterfly knot OF hunters
green silk at the top edged with sable fur,
and fastened in the centre with big rhine
stone clasps.
All correct sleeves droop well over the
hand. either in curved or pointed effect,
while the under part Is cut out to fit the
palm. often an artistic knotting OF rib
bon IS run all along the outer side OF the
sleeve. so that, after all. though the size
Is diminished, the new sleeve Is much
more elaborate than the old.
So many OF the pretty silk bodices have
the tight part OF the sleeve covered with
wrinkled crepe or chiffon, either in black
or white, even though the material is
used no other place upon the bodice.
Speaking of bodices reminds me of two
exquisite models l saw last week, both
OF which were lovely as dreams and
frightfully expensive; but then, they each
bore the genuine French hallmark. One
was in black and white, a heavy black
net made I'm blouse fashion over a founda-
ton OF black taffeta. A beautiful pat
termed black lace, with the design brought
ont I'm white IN bold effect, Is artistically
drapcd across tho front TO simulate a
bolero Jacket; this falls softly and per-
fectlv loose. A wide scarf OF the black
and white lace forms a broad girdle at
the front. and ties in a fun bow at the
back. 10 hang over the skirt which, in
this instance, Is OF rich white and black
striped silk.
Another charming model for bodice is
made I'D Of chameleon taffeta in shades
Of silver and dull green; the entire upper
part of the body and the pun OF the
sleeves are covered with appliques OF
Hon!ton lace set together with tiny Jew
els. Honiton lace covers the tight lower
arm TO the waist, where big butterfly
knots are set as finish.
Fur is already seen on many OF the
smart new bodices, and surely there Is no
moro effective a trimming. especially on
pale tinted silk. than the dark, rich furs.
Tiny edgings OF chlnchilla are given the
preference, while pipings Of ermine are as
chic as possible on bodies OF dark tint.
The woman who IS excessively dainty
can revel 10 her hearts content in fasci-
Mating lingerie for the neck and should
ers. A good deal OF batiste embroidery is
used with good effect upon most gowns.
A pretty cape collarette OF tan mousseline
de sole, pelissed finely, has bands Of
batiste embroidery set I'm as finish. Tiny
frills Of butter tinted lace hide an the
seams.
Buttons are being given decided rest,
and it's a good thing, for every one is
surfeited with them. The only buttons
used are upon tailor-made gowns. and
then they are exceedingly large and
handsomely carved.
Every one IS wearing white chiffon
wells with a tiny bordering OF some sort;
they are genuine heautifiers OF the COM
plexion, and are effectively worn over a
dark or light hat.
Black wells are used but little. but when
they are they show enormous spots OF
black chenille quite a distance apart.
The latest addition 70 the silk sh.rt-walst
IS the strap OF linen worn down the
front from collar 20 belt, holding a set
OF three small. pearl set studs.
Belts grow in width. and are made OF
every material under the sun from ALI
gator and snake skin 70 hand-painted
ribbons and jewelled stufIs.