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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-03-23
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To LE1-sTEAM-HEAlED ED ~TOEEs AND
rooms on Westminster. Ncytossct and
Aborn streets. W. h.HAl.l., 20 "ryhcssst
street msr<txN
TULEI-Hali. 50 Exchsnre place; suifst1s
for ecret orssrfzaiioss. @xto feet: side
rooms. l6xis lSx2g: rent, 5NO. n. MARTIN
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Building. mSsB-0
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fsntry Building. Inquire n, MARTIN, QSpA
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HELP WANTED-FEMALES.

VNANTED--GIRL FOR GENERAL HOUSE
w work. good references: fair pay. Marks
Godstein. 273 Chalkston avenue misbt
NyANTED-LADY AGENTS IN EVERY CITY
w and town In r. l. Call or address M. n.
BOND. 1857 Chestnut street. ofice hours, . to II,
TO - ml7-et
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aLENDoN IRON COMPANY ASSIGNED.

EAsToN, Pa, March 23.-The Glendon
Iron Company, one of the Oldest In the
LehIgh Valley, has made an assignment
10 l.. J. Lea of Philadelphia and Francis
&. Gray OF Boston.
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WANTED-AGENTs.

AGENTS-WANTED. EXCLUSIVE COUNTY
and State agents, lady or gentleman. 10
sell our compound for preserving fruits,
vegetables etc. make $40 q day; ~ pack
ace preserves 40 quarts. German Pre-
serving Co.. Atlanta, Ga. mar22-6t
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15

tnan the rule nowadays. Short vaIki,s
oeemed all that Is necessary for daily v... ~. ~
becoming home dress for rainv d.w uus
almost necessity for weidressed vorss, ,s
"ararone. most graceful little gown ~ -
description Is OF a bright blue cacheinre ~. as
oouno win oiack braid and With line OF hI.n,
braid on either side of the front bread,h ~.
bodice is slashcd from the pit OF one arm ~ me
curve reaching nearly to the waist to the ~.
the other this leaves the two fronts hanrn. r. VI
In points with the braid-bound bodico r.s 0's
at the waist with couple OF "frogs'' OF na,1h.
The hanging points are also bound with hra,s
with fiat braid trimming made, to match 49, 49,
frogs" below. but the points hang loosely .,s s
little open over full white silk chemise,,a :
blouse The collar is high and straight with "
"coGues'' on either side
AS evening gowns are all important lust AZ n-.
ent, In view Of the approaching season II "a ,n,..
esting to note that the latest mot from pars !.
that they are to be severely simple Manv a..
made In princesse shape. and. In spite OF pronh.c,
to the contrary. most of the skirts remain ~,
trimmed or simply edged with narrow ,uf,ies .
prnccsse gown by Felix. which IL exquisite In a.
graceful simplicity. Is of pale green Bengallne On,
in piece with the lownecked bodice which I.
cut surplice from each shoulder. the right ala.
crossing over the left and fastening on the sids
AS this may make the neck altogether too low. IN.
upper part Is filed In with pale pink chiffon Ths
Bengallne IL covered front WIN Wnlte emhr0id.
cred mousseine de soie the edges (particulariy =,
the s,irplice-cut neck) being heavily embroidered
bunch of scarlet flowers on the rght.h.n6
shoulder has a trail OF green velvet leaves extend
ing across the surpllce-cut bodice TO the left hin
the stem OF the vine being fastened at regular In.
tervals with a Greek cross OF pearls. The whIts
silk moussene dc sole s sewed into the seam Of
the second side breadth either side. and the back
Is OF the uncovered Bengaine. The sleeves consist
merely of a couple of short gathered frills Of the
pale pink chiffon, with another frill OF lace beneath
in fact all the sleeves this year OF the newest ban
tho skirt trimmed halfway between the waist and
hem with bow Of white satin ribbon on either
seam of the front BREADTH with band Of the ribbon
running dlagonally down the skirt for about egh.
teen Inches and finished with another moulnet
bow; from the lower edge OF this ribbon from bov
~ how Is gathered fr of lace.
" rbe waist is a baby bodice Of white chiffon, over
which is hanging loosely very short hcefo
,,riet ~ blue velvet embroidered with pearls and
S,rnuss diamonds The sleeves consist Of a. short
nIfs OF lace held together with diagonal bands and
rhe iacket effect seems to be as popular this ~
con ~ evening gowns as In day costumes. but
thev are not nearly as becoming to the figure - u
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15

mink forms tho belt, which Is finished in the front
A very fitting hat for this gown is the Illus
rated in the same sketch il Is made OF rose vel,
vet, edged with mink. and Is tastefulIy ttimmed
with small tips and a stin aigrctte
AT LIE BoUTILLIEE BROS. WEST TWENTY
THIRD-ST.
Le Boutillier Bros find that the public is more
Interested Just now in their silks than In any OF
their other attractions. and this is to be attributed
not only the great demand for silks for all pur-
poses, but 10 the many perfections Of the lie Bou-
t,ler materials. Take. for Instance, the 2i-inch
habutai silks that will be put on sale tomorrow
morning at 80 cents n yard. These silks are of an
excellent fine quality and in all tho most desirable
coors The usual 81 20 and 81 % printed warp Dres-
den silks mostly in light colos. have been reduced
TO IS cents yard and number Of designs Of satin
brocades in evening shades Will be offered at 90
cents yard
A new importation Of faced cloths and fancy
novelty goods will bring Joy to tho heart OF tho
belated shopper who has not yet purchased her
costumes for winter.
One very interesting spot at Ic BoutIllIers Is tho
table devoted to a large assortment OF manufact-
urcrs' samples OF Iioniton ne. top. Arabian and
Russian laces and Insertions. which are being sold
At IS to 50 cents a yard, according 10 width.
Tho housewife will also find something to please
her In tho bedding department at this establish
ment. The most interesting item IS a SILK top COM
Portable, tuftcd with zephyr. lined with sllkaline.
| and filled with the best cotton. for & sJ each.
Among the more expensive articles viii be found
down quilts. both sides Of SILK beautifully stitched
and finished with corded edge. FOR N2 ~. also
plisse silk down quilts for Sl5
An inexpensive yet very nice comfortable is
rrndc ~ silkaiine, Hcd with best wool and lined
with cheesecloth. Quilts for cribs range In price
from 81 80 to $40 ~ according 10 the materials used
| for covering and filling.
| Tho dress accessories dlslayod At this store are
certainly very attractive and unique. one partcu-
lar style OF boero Is sure to have many admirers.
II is made OF black velvet. and consists OF short
| back piece and 2 rounded reycr for each side OF
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15
FUR AND LlCES COHBINED.
THE MINGLING OF THE TWO NOW SEEN on M
PORTED WRAPS. BALI. GOWNS STREET
COSTUMES AND HEADWEAR.

One Of the characteristics of this season of 1886
makes 1t seem needful ana many of the autumn
costumes which have been sent over from tho best
houses are trimmed with fur combined with lace.
From the atclier of Douoct charming ere
alton In the way or carriage wrap. In which
he has charmngly covered 4 fur cape with n
flounce of rich lace which reaches TO within a
few inches OF the edge. placing both on deeper
cape OF velvet. with high storm collar. Oddly
enough. this does not seem ncongruous
This latest thing in wraps was first seen at the
Comede Francaisc. and was worn by Mile. Bar
tel hers having the undercape OF old brocadc. and
a cream-colored grounl dclicately tinted how
Bunched together over this was cape or
blue fox and over this again a ilounce OF point
de Ven!se covering little more than half tho fur.
At the back under d high collar OF blue fox. COW
cred with lace on the inside. are "choux' OF SAY
blue satin, artiscally placed.
A picturesque creation which bears the signature
OF Worth has n skirt OF Empire green CLOTH cut
out around the bottom in openwork pattern.
showing green satin underneath. with the same
running pattern OF openworked leaves over green
satin displayed on the upper part OF the sleeves
The coat Is a short Louis XVI. fared the sides
but nat at the back: this 5 cut very open. with
draped revers which are lined with mauve cache
mre and a high, haring collar at the back with n
Robespierre bow OF lace and muslin under the
chin the ends OF the lace falling over n towered
silk vest which has also draped revers. extending
those OF the basque.
The hat to be worn with this costume Is OF the
shape called Tranon-a black felt trimmed with
black ostrich feathers and narrow black satin rib
bon fastened with bows and old-fashoned buckles.
Pretty house frocks are the exception rather
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15

II IL quite large enough 10 he used for comfort as
well ornament, and under the three little heads
and several claws that decorate It's top Is placed A
pocket. large enough TO hold handkerchief. Just
below this pocket. and on the side tnat Is carried
next 10 one, is placed second pocket. but this
opens with clasp. and Is finished with hinged
top in the same manner as a cha teaine bag. inside
Of this pocket IL concealed tiny purse made OF satin
and lined with leather. Cards. A small memorandum
book. etc. may all he carried In the pockets OF this
fur mum without deforming its shape.
The dainty coarettc. also shown In the sketch: is
made OF ermInc. and IL trimmed with an edging that
consists OF 0 mink tails and under this edeing peeps
out full founce OF accordion pleated black chiffon
AT ARNOLD. CONSTABLE CO.'S. BROAD
WAY AND NINETEENTH-sT.
modern woman's figure Is made by her corset.
and that being the case. she cannot be too careful
In the selection OF that article Of apparel particu
larry at the season when new gowns are the order
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15

the front. The revers join the back piece at the
shoulder line and hang straight and free down the
sides. These jackets trimmed With points OF
extremely heavy Arabian lace. and lie Boutilllcr
Bros. have imported all that have ever been
made. Bolero Jackets that made entirely OF
Russian lace give a very drcssy finish to plain
bodice. as would also one Of this firms pointed
collarettes of black Russian lace. edged with "A
nounce OF accordion pleated black chiffon. The
display of fancy fronts Is most attractive and In
cludes many extreme novelties In chiffon laces and
dainty silks.
Some new wells that have just been received
from Paris must not be forgotten In the Chronicle
Of this firms novelties. One particularly attractive
veil is OF black chiffon, dotted with white and fin
ished with tiny rufiie OF plain black side pleated
chiffon fastened to the veil by band Of black
lace Insertion, through which Is a narrow piece
OF black and one of white ribbon velvet. Another
black veil Of chenille dotted netting has n rune
Of chiffon edged with narrow Valenciennes
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15
NEWS OF THE STORES.
THE LATEST wHIMs OF FASHION NOW
BEGINNING TO TAKE SHAPE.
BEAUTIFUL. SILK SKIRTS. AUTUMN HAIS' Ne"
EVENING SILKS AND WINTER 'Noh-
Ers AMONG THE MANY NOVELTIES
OFFERED FOR THIS WEEK
AT M'CREERY co.'s. WEST TWENTY
THIRD-ST.


,-be s,I< s,,rts n, NcCrecry G Co.'S a Won
derful revelation OF the taste and elegance which
are often concealed by plain exterior even when
the wearer's purse IS limited SILK from the Ciii-
ton mills Uhis firms chief silk resource) IS re-
sponsble for a number OF these pretty sk,rts'
while n great many Of exquisite taHetas OF
satin brocades from France.
Crepon underskrts are a novelty at McCreerys'
dainty enough 20 invite inspection and admiration.
They are pink gray and blue trimmed with lace
or embroidered by hand. and have in each case
silk lining In a contrasting shade. An especially
attractive one is made of pearl-gray and trimmed
with appliqued honiton lace over an ivory-siIK
lining
All the skirts are handsome. contradicting the
tradition that trimmed dress skirts require pam
underskirts for in spite of the fact that the gowns
are heavily trimmed this season. and that velvet
Is the height Of fashion for entire costumes never
were underskirts so fancifully arrayed. 1t really
seems necessary, however. for nothing but
wealth Of hounces and pufings on an underskrt
could hold velvet dress gracefully in place or
MI out dress skirt to greater advantage.
The Vesta corset Is we'll known to need
more than a passing comment; 1t is entirely cor
rect and CONFERENCE.-The two qualities that make
a perfect corset. There are now on exhibition
some new ones made of brocade to match the
skirts and lined with white taffeta. These dainty
cor cts will be in great demand for opera or ball
gowns
Tho McCreery sketch depicts rich costume Of
black velvet and real lace The skirt Is made per-
fectly plain while the bodice is artistically jew
eed and trimmed with rcvers of namccolored
velvet some rich lace. and fancy front of white
chiffon.
Tho hat is of this firms own confections. 1t
has a high crown OF black velvet, brim of real
lace. and is trimmed with four black plumos
dropping the crown and four white ones that
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15

grain and satin in price from 50 cents to s.
yard while the wnlte sr9an,d ~ silR; ysr oro'adea i"
Moire antique velour in all this season. hnest stree,
snsde is As a In eask Ns pan lhis I back
satin ranges in price from 40 cents TO 50 yard, and
sold PfEr for 81 aua o Black & Srocaded satin in large srk
ins designs. is marked at 81 % yard while nun 90
Der OF different qualities from 60 cents to s.
for handsome Skirts for separate bodlces is displayed
Daniells for 81 p and s. IS yarS and sngus q g
yard One particularly elegant pece OF MORE
nchcs wide, and usually costs Sc a yard has been
reduced % iS All The new emoossed srH While
IS cents yard is the price of nine'een-inch pain
In the dress-good~ department. are exhibited some
exquisite six ard wool novelty brocades. kno;ied
siockiHeute, M III a,d scotch cheviots and kerseys
The bargains Of the week Will be canvas. IN Iamey &
wsavs I dna Is II nShcs S We in Varied combnons at
40 cents n yard and haskei-wcaNe canvas " ''''
wide. a, s. cents yard.
At 1.co1-1Ns. WEST TWENTY-THIRD-ST
Among tho numerous smart hats prepared for
autumn and winter. finds few more pleasing
than those displayed at Jac9uin's. 1t Is a real
Measure to step into this establishment. on twenty
third-st. for the quiet elegance OF the mats anu
bonnets that fill the showrooms Is an acceptaoe
change from the glaring coors and doubtful taste
and styles that crown the heads OF so many
women met on this avenue OF shoppers
The hat illustrated In the Joaquin sketch Is
quantity beautiful and becoming. 1t Is composed
of gracefully arranged crown Of black velvet
and a shirred rufie OF the Same forming brim.
over this brim rests a founce OF heavy real iace'
the points Of which reach quite to the edge OF tho
velvet ruffie beneath The crown Is encrcled with
n fold of black satin ribbon and very huhy
aierette Of black and white and an immense bird
complete the trimming. Joaquin IS a direct I'M
porter Of fine French felt untrimmed hats, and
of all Imaginable shapes or velVet ana cnehino
hats All the better qualities OF trimmings. In the
way of ribbons, ornaments, velvetS ana feathers
ara always displayed and ladies can select tho
shape Of hat or bonnet they desire. as we'll as the
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15

lace: while n third, also dotted, DoaStS tdtiH
edged ruiile OF peated Chiffon
AT GERALD LYONS. NO. l2s WEST FORTY
SECOND-ST.
There were quite as many creations OF Gerald
Lyons In evidence at the Horse Show as OF any
other caterers the taste OF Gotham In dress. FOR
the tallor-made gowns and frs Of this establishment
have a distinct style that Is quickly appreciated py
smart women. one OF their leaders is silk-iined
taor-made suit for SIS. and as every gown sold -
made 10 order and bears the firms tag. TOO. one
almost wonders which is thrown in'-tne name or
tic material This si5 gown can he made OF fancy
novelty cloth or Of faced cloth and boned. tight
fitting bodice natty jacket accompanies the PLAIN
skirt When brdilng Is required this suit costs from
SIS 10 50 extra Other styles according 10 materials
used and trimming selected. from $50 10 $780, but
no matter how expensive or inexpensive the garment
may be- tho workmanship lit and style are ire
proachable.
Gerald Lyon offers great and somewhat rare
Advantage to intending buyers-yiz., complete as
sorment in actual stock Of all the seasons choicest
materials whether cloth or fur-for Mr.. Lyon Is
iurrler well a ladies' taor-a combination that
Is both convenient and economical TO MS customers
Furs can be altered rcmadc or cut up and used as
trimming ior new gowns Riding habits. golf and
bicycle suits are made specially OF. and s35 Is tho
extremely low price charged for smart golf or
cycle suit made OF excellent Scotch tweeds IN charm
ing COMPILATIONS
The sketch bearing this firms name depicts one OF
the gowns made in the establishment last week The
mn tcrlii used was exquisite shade OF eninence
faced cloth. and tho trimming consisted OF black
sllk braid and Persian lamb. The latter was used
In the shape OF a pointed collar and an odd yoke
cut with point on each side and finished with q
INV head of the same fur. A narrow edgng OF Per-
sian lamb extended down each side OF the front ana
pointed GUNS OF the same completed the sleeves. the
hta.!lnr was done In a graceful design. giving
most touch Of richness 10 both Jacket and
skirt The seams at The back Of the jacket were each
adorned wlin a braided ornament extending from the
bot ON 10 the shoulder line. The skirt was edged
with persian lamb. and It's seams had braided
ornament IA keeping with those on the jacket
one of ths firms muns Is also represented In this
sketch and 50 complete little AFFAIR Is II that .t
surely deserves a special description. To begin WITH
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15

real whaiebonc black or white corsets that were
s. and s. now reduced TO e 10 s. and =. ana every
pair Is warranted.
In the lingerie department are displayed some
charming housegowns and dressing sacques that
nothing II not suggestive Of solid comfort ana
coscy chairs before bright fire. while old king
Frost IS having n merry time outside.
One dainty comfortable sacquc Is shown IN the
Arnold. Constable * Co. sketch. II IS made or SOFT
violet silk, warmly lined and Is trimmed with
plenty OF lace and satin ribbons.
AT A. A. VANTINE & cos. NOS. 81 AND SO
BROADWAY.
Vantine & Co. are displaying some high-art
chinawarc decorated In gilt and done In their fac
tories In Japan This exhibit alone is well worth 4
visit to New-Yorks Oriental Bazaar. for the pieces
are exquistcly shaped and the decorations are
truly high art.
In the basement OF this unique establishment the
economical housewife will find much TO delight
her. Six bargain tables laden with odd pieces
OF Japanese and Chinese tableware. vases, toilet
articles and bricA -brnc and the prices 3. 10 l5
these will also he found interesting array OF
blue and white porcelans. all in odd pieces. and
also number of pottery and porcelain umbrella
Jars. ranging In price from 81 30 TO s..
The rug department will have sale tomorrow
OF 50o japanese juic rugs In all sizes and at about
half the regular price.
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15

mingle with the large bunch Of beautiful dahlias
that adorn the back
AT f. A. MORRISON & SONS. BROADWAY
AND NINETEENTH-ST
Morrison gown, sketch OF which appears on
this page. is made Of goden-brown ribbed velvet
The gracefully hanging skirt Is edged with band
of grebe trimming. forming dainty contrast by
its soft gray and white. and the deep rich shade
Of the velvet
The attractive bodice has white satin front.
edged with bands of grebe. and finished with revers
Of the velvet. applioued with jewelled netting in
the shape Of butterflies wings. The belt and tho
collar are both fashioned OF white satin. covered
with jeweed netting. The very fashionable
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15
A HOUSE OF CARDS.

I bui,t a house OF cards one day
In far of. sunny childhood time'
And laughed to see 1t swept away ,hat vsS
by some light breeze that stray,en rayy,ins ''''
That left nor trace nor YET out,,n an
or what had been house so h"e' y
built a house OF cards one day
When I had como to ripper yeA'"
Again I saw 1t swept away ..~.v
By some bleak wind that bew tnat W."
'rhis time I saw II 60 with teas. .
@""s '" -(John HsnSy 49,
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15

tight-ntting pointed bodice or the princesse sos
which on a slender woman. is the prettest q, ss,s ~
Speaking OF evening dresses that worh. os I'm I'm.
Faurc at the Versailles fete in honor OF tllS 70 ~,
rress of Russia would make a charming modeI 90.
our own young girls to copya robe de Jeune a,A nv
of exquisite freshness II was an ivory as and
antique with one side OF the tightly Htths a. a.
pointed corsage .hckly embroidered with Pesss Ho.
The Jewels the right side. crossing m -.
rally from the ef, shoulder TO the waist. ana on tne
other side Of the ccrsagc which was Velied ~ lSs, h
izOntal gathers in point d'esprit were s;'orh r,,h
bands of rose-colorad velvet, embroideren W. -.
pearls Two small frills of the point d despr'' ''
sleeXes comnleicd this exquisite gown.
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15

n rho majority of corsets as being uncomfortaby
heavy Will be particularly pleased with this style.
Arnold Constable & Co. are also showing many
of tho straight front corsets that are just now the
lad in Paris These corsets are very nice ior Ger.
tain figures. but the wise woman "'ll cling 10 tirl
s.rIe ~ corset she has been in the habit of wear
Ing for the "straightfront style will prove to be
only ephemeral u, ed or,a
In the reduced corsets the shopper Will una some
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15

sleeves Of velvet capped with white ,, satin
duff, over which rests deep epaulette OF velvet,
trimmed with bands Of grebe Marie Antoinette
{lchu Of wide Lierre lace tied In graceful knot.
halfway down the front of the skirt, gives
quaint and unusual finish to this elegant gown.
AT DANIEL SONS. BROADWAY AND
EIGETH-ST
II Is always a pleasant task 10 look through the
silk department IN Daniell's store and report upon
its condition. for not only are the goods charming
20 look upon. but is not exasperated by finding
them entirely beyond ones pocketbook The depart-
men, was made unusually attractive this autumn
by a vast assortment Of beautiful silks. and the
season has advanced considerably, generous re-
ductions have been made every piece OF silk
, on exhibition.
Brocaded silks In white and dainty coors for
ing wear ,ha, 81 35 a yard are now 81 2j. and
another quality in the same class OF goods has been
reduced from 81 Is TO 95 cents a yard
Fancy Dresden and Persian silks In light and dark
combinations 50 cents yard. and 40 cents is the
present price asked for printed warp tafeas in dell
cate shades that formerly sold for ss cents.
Changeabie tanetas for fancy waists and for un-
dsrskirts are Is cents yard White brocaded cios-
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15

of the day. for. however magnificent the material
and skful the filter the result cannot be satisfac-
tory II the corset Is Old or badly made. Arnold.
Constable & Co.'S weknown Parame corset is so
perfectly adapted to feminine needs. and comes in
so many different styles for short or long WASTED
women that there really Is now little excuse for
ungainly looking figures
purchaser can always have a number OF cor
sets tried or at this establishment. thereby Sc
curing the style and shape that best suits her.
Some new batiste and white brocaded corsets for
evening have just been received, together
with some real bone Empire corsets for decoete
gowns and a new black corset made OF silk "on-
dine"
The latter style is very light In weight, has moth
ing but the best whaebone, and ladies who object
New-York tribune., 1896-11-15
VONEN AND THEIR WAYS.

Mrs. Beck Meyer who represented scand'nav.
during the International Congress OF Women -
the Worlds ra.r Is now lecturing al S'a"''''
University. California.