The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-10-28

bands, and yet the husband II he be
good one, and oftentimes II he is not
is infinitely dearer thar the lover.
Many women thirk anything is good
enough for home, especially in the morn
ing. u when they appear on the street
they are as styiishly and neatly dressed
as one could desire. This Is a grave
mistake, and ore not easily rectihed, for
alas, smaller things than this have caused
men to seek entertainment and enjoyment
away from horne.
How often do we see women in old
salp-shod shoes and soiled or faded wrap
pers. with hair uncombed or up in curl
papers.
| have in mind a pleasant picture of a
trim little matron, who, no matter what
time of day one calls. is sure to be
neatly dressed. with smooth, shining
hair.
1t is not because she has SO much more
time than her neighbors, but she realizes
that a lady, however hurried or busy.
should always take time to be neatly
dressed.
The same little woman does her own
homework. is the mother of two wide
awake children and does much of the
family sewing.
The simplest gown Of cambria or mus
lin, daintdly made and s~crupulously clean,
is always in good taste. while an elabo-
half worn, presents a most untidy APP
pesrance.
Because a gown Is dainty n becoming
is no reason why it need be expensive.
Simplicity should be observed in dress as
in household decorations. Frequently we
hear women say: II can't afford all the
pretty and dainty things you ave for the
bouse.'' to some friend.
If they would count the cost they
would soon see tina the difference In ex-
pense is in favor of the friend whose
clever fingers fashion the attractive
trines which add so much to a woman's
toilette.
Most men are found of pretty things,
and like TO see their becomingly attired.
AS a rule they dislike black and dark
colors. Rich golden browns, soft grays
and sans. warm shades of red and delicate
p.nks, blues and greens are usually
among their favorites.
- f004E Ell OifEe EtIlaTkeQ 70 d l1dlI0u
who was busy engaged in making some
very dainty underwear, neglige robes and
dressing sacques of pale tinted mulls and
lawns: why do you fuss so much on
such articles of dress? I should consider
it wasted time when there are SO many
more important things to do"
The little woman, with lovel.ght shin
ing in her eyes. replied as follows: aeWhy
should I consider 1t time wasted when
my husband loves to see me in dainty
and becoming costumes? As long as I
have the time, strength and money to
afford it, I shall study to please him in
my dress"
A woman who Is considered one of the
most fauItlessiy attired women of our
city. dresses every day as styIishly and
becomingly for her husband as though
they were entertaining distinguished Wis
itors.
the envy of many of her friends. Sgd
uey Smith once saidE'How exquisitely
absurd to teach a girl that beauty is of
no value, dress of n uset Beauty is of
value. Her whole prospects and happf-
ness in life may often depend on a new
or becoming bonnet.
If 1t is necessary to dress attractively
to win a husband how much more so is
it necessary to dress to hold that lover
Appropriate mourning for a young girl
is hard to settle upon, because such
a tribe would make her entire costume
seem entirely too old for her.
It is best to leave crepes altogether
out of the question on a girl less than
Is or 20 years old.
For correct materials one may choose
a soft black serge, or small crinkled Gre
pom, and the decoration may be of braid.
A smart model is shown for a girl of 20
years, who Is mourning for her brother.
The material is a smooth serge, with a
haring skirt. set about the foot with
three rows of silk braid.
The bodice Is a jaunty affair with braid
galore.
It is round In effect, though the belt is
drawn down into a point at the front,
and there are postillion tails at the back.
Over the tight-ftting body. all button
trimmed, fits a smart little belero or serge
covered with clustered rows of black
braid, ending in tiny loops at the edges.
The straight stock and the belt are
also braid trimmed. The sleeves are in
the gigot style. with clusters of braid
at the wrists
With this gown nay be worn a hat of
black tuscan braid, which is lusterless In
finish. trimmed simply with an immense
bow Of black crepe de chine across the
front, set off by clusters of spiky-black
wings Even in SO slight mourning, the
use of feathers or lace is prohibited.
The hat trimming may properly consist
of black taffeta ribbon, the sort having
a mourning finish. and any of the creepy
mourning flowers.
If a veil is desired, the short, full one
of black net, bordered with folds of the
same. is worn loosely around the hat
brim, caught into a loose knot at the
back, with flying ends.
Black suede gloves, with heavy stitch
ing, showing no suspicion of white, is
the correct thing.
The handkerchief should be snowy
white, with no black about it, either
by way of border or initial.
"
Women with plenty of leisure have
taken up as a fad the embroideries OF
satin or silk covers for their down quilts.
A pretty. sample has the centre of the
cover of figured satin. Around this IL
a wide hand of nfain hlna ~ tho Sam