The morning times., 1896-03-29
Spring Chapeaux Are Inclined to
Be GrOtesque and Are Only
Redeemed from Positive
UgIiness by Their
JauutineSS.

New York, March 25.-Usually Easter is
chosen as the sacred moment for spring
headgcar 10 put in its first appearance.
But already spring ChapcauN have been
worn and some OF the best and latest
secrets of the glass OF fashion viii be
reflected on Palm Sunday.
Tie fact that many black feathers are
beng used and that spring hats TINS year
are dark in coloring has made this early
wearing possible; but TO-DAY, Palm Sun
day. Lhey have burst into special bloom,
showing many rare and beautiful fiow-
ers. with here and there Clunlps OF dewy
leaves or sprays Of foliage As natural as
life Never. indeed, were artificial flow
ers more nearly AKIN to nature thannow-
IN ihe foliage lines there are great bunch
es of pine tags. with crisp brown seeds AT
The top that are 50 real they seem almost TO
give out puugent piney odor. Then among
tire eccentric novelties that VIII appear
later on ihe big country hats there are even
heads Of cscarolle lettuce, silky corn taSsels,
and buck wheat blooms
Bright green roses and tulips are seen on
some OF the expensive importations, blend
ing ciarmingly with the Ecw shades OF
brown and perhaps accompanying great
airy wisps Of black mlle. Corn bus ks. in
loose. broad braiding, woven into biG beef
eater crown and round waved bTIm. IN
contrasting tint. is very modiSh aud effect
i've material for some OF the French hats.
Here is a corn husk hat. imI orted by
one or New York's smartcst millmers
and whose prototype win doubtless be
seen Easter Sunday In fash ionable
church pew.
The hetF-,ater crown is sage green.
braided in a single piece and with e2-
trcfite iooseneSs-
The round brim Is in a pale brown.
and the sole trimmings are narrow
hand OF black velvet about the crown
ard tai panache OF black Prince or
Wales feathers at the left front.
Almost all OF the hats, large and
sIRaH show This uplifting Of the trim
ming at the left. The Old method OF bal
ancing il evenly the two sides. across
the front. has entirely gone cut for any
thing bat the rolled brim walking hats.
These have 10 large extent straight
bow across the front OF narrow ribbon
velvet hut Just as often as not there viii
be besides bunch OF feathers, or tall
velvet loops to give the high look at the
left.
Butter yellow straws IN plain and
rough wcaves are much seen. They are
very effective when decorated with black
veivct and wings and r0settes OF any Of
tie soft yellow laces that now abound
for millinery purposes. Black feathers.
uuliis and tulle also ornament the butter
Straws elegantly. and red or white six
rose under a brim against the hair VIII
give a delightful touch.
A small and very useful butter stra "
touue seen yesterday began with q square
OF the straw that was pinchCd down in
ridges from the center 20 the tips of the
-four points. This was allowed 70 rest on a
loose roll or black velvet thar formed The
fodue proper. the square straw roof being
set at an angle TO bring a point straight
in front.
The hoIloIys on each side Were fastened
down TO the velvet With big bulls eye oi
let ringed delicately with Rhnest ones.
Under each Of the side points Of the Stra "
theEcIyet puffed out broadly. and at the left
almost toward the back, there was a higl
effect OF black quilts and wings Of yellow
lace.
The whole effect was very stylish and
dainty: and when tried on a little, sierl
black head, nothing seemed more suitabl,
for first spring wear. or indeed , more use
fui Investment for months TO come, thar
this trim symphony I'm black ana yellow
With the very dresSiest walking frocl
such a hat is sufficiently elegant, and j
can be worn as wen with the PLANES
tailor gown.
Many smart sailors are seen and soIG'
Shown by one OF our crack English halter
are to say the least OF il unique. 1hes
are not SO round as the sailors OF last year
but rather more in the shape OF long oral
with flat crowns and narrow brims.
But it is the way the trimming is pu
on That makes them so remarkable; ant
Just let the newspaper poet and funny Illus
traitor gel a glimpse OF one and they WI
have q beautiful time.
The brims OF these sailors are shroudct
with coarse black guipure nets that brinl
them almost TO Il level with the crown
which Is covered fatty with d vast bird
q prairie hen q duck, or a lOnC-tailed pheas
ant These point head toward he front
with wings resting on the lace-coyere
brin: so that when The hats are held N
against the wall. at a little distance the,
have exactly the effect of the stuffed game
on oval wooden platters that frequent
ornament old-fa shiOned dining rooms.
In truth. they are veriJable ducks OF hats
but not wiulstanding they provide 50 muc
material for the fun makers, on the righ
head they have a cocky up-to -date-lOo
that is very alluring.
Trimmed French sailors are TO be a
much worn as ever and those that mea
20 say their first prayers on Easter sun
DAY VIII be laden with flowers.
They will also boast the talleSt aigrettc
ever grown on hats and besides wings O