The Republican journal., 1896-07-16
Early Morning Costumes. Midday Dresses.
Large Hats, Hair Dressing.

An entire independence regarding cos
tune is peculiar charm in Saratoga life
extremes in opposite directions atfording
a constant and amusing contrast Econ
gray linen suits, with either blazer or
Elton jackets, trimmed with embroidered
linen bands, small buttons at the corners
Of sailor collars, or not unfrequentlY a
vine Oh band of embroidery is carried
down the back, finished by a Powered
ribbon knot with long end. Six or eight
fancy fronts to one dress give a constant
variety, and tucked white muslin or lawn
fronts are new and inexpensive the
or sleeves. White piQues are very popu-
lar here as breakfast dresses, the pref
test having a row of insertion around the
jacket and double revers about an inch
and a half from the edge pink OF blue
silk front adding the necessary touch of
color. AS matter of course, pretty
shirt waists and black skirts are seen on
all Sides
LATER IN THE DAY
organdy, grass linen or silk dresses begin
TO come out, and then criticism by ones
neighbors is to be expected. A plain APP
pie green silk dress, worn by a lovely
blonde, made round waist, with white
lace bretelles, very full on the shoulders,
a green velvet belt and collar, looked very
sweet and simple among the figured or
vicinity. The hat worn with this costume
was of pure white fancy straw with
green tulle bunched high and full in front,
held by two pearl buckles, and a large
pink rose was placed at each side Just
back of the two roses, two green "Birti of
Paradise plumes dropped over at either
side. AT the back were putfings of tulle
and pink roses enough TO trim an ordinary
hat, A white chiffon parasol and long
white gloves completed the lovely en-
semble
MANY PERSONS
spend almost the whole day out of doors,
just going within long enough to change
their costumes, and groups of ladies' sit
ting on hotel piazzas, or under the beauti-
full trees with which Saratoga abounds,
aesist from their fancy work or other in
teresting pastimes, to discuss the merits
Of the new food product Somatose; sup
plying the now recognized want of some
thing more substantial for nourshing in
,alids than beef broths, which contain
certain extractive matters of meat, but
lot the albumens which are essential to
he development of Drawn and muscle.
contains these indispensable al
)umenous elements in concentrated
state, and prepared in such manner that
hey will be readily digested, absorbed
md utilized in the system. 1t is taste
ess and odorless powder, easily dissolved
n milk, tea, coffee or other fluids. 1t
IAN be given for long periods without ex-
1ltiHS IePuSHduCe even III ldSllulouS per-
sons or children; and the prompt gain in
flesh and strength following its admins
ration is sufficient proof of its value
rs nutrient and restorative
5ooL EVENINGS BRING OUT RICH MATER
IALs,
md since the coronation of the Gear the
general popularity of velvet has greatly
increased. A beautiful forest green velu-
ina costume worn by young society
natron attracted attention here from
he lovely shade and richness of the fab
'ic, second only to the personal beauty of
he wearer. The skirt was plain, and
not extremely wide, with short basque
ined with pale pink silk; pink chiffon
'front.'; epaulets of Venetian lace over the
sleeves, and two side pieces, shaped like
pocket flaps, attached to the basque at
either side of the front. If hats become
much larger, the space occupied by the
fashionable woman will be matter of
Some hats are tilted far
over the forehead, as consequence of
he flowers at the back, which in their
turn force the hair very low down, al
most on the neck Wide taffeta ribbon
oops in clusters at the sides, with tulle
1t the centre and ribbon at the extreme
back, constitute the trimming of Paris
an hat displayed here by an extreme
,ashionist. Stylish coitfeurs are low
md very broad, fluffy hair standing out
1t the sides and the POmpadOur roll is
affected by all who can stand the ordeal,