Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-09
THE FASHIONS IN NEW YORK
Corsages of Evening Gowns
Delightful Surprises.
A FINE ONE IN WHITE SATIN
Dashing Waist Composed of
Black Spangles.
Skirts Embroidered with Sprays OF Flowers
IN Soft Dresden ooinrs, and the Neck En-
Riched With Wines OF small Buds and
Blossoms In similar Hnes.

New Tnrk. Dec, !. -Cnrsages OF
evening gowns surprise by delightful
though often most daring combinations
OF color and skilled arrangement OF ma
terials and garniture A beautiful ex-
ample in white satin and lace shows a
spray of pink eeyaniums falling over
the front from the left shoulder and
the soft velvet belt is in three shades
of pink that harmoniGe with varying
hues 10 the flowers. A dashing waist
is composed Of black Rpangles, that
like coat of mail, envelope the figure
from soft belt of pink reau de sole
TO tine neck that is finished by white
lace and chiffon, and on the left side
towards the shoulder, spray of long
stemmed, large pink roses gives com
pletion.
Extreme delicacy is reached in a
white silk dress that has the skirt
embroidered in far-reaching sprays Of
flowers in aoft Dresden colnrs, while
similar hues are repeated in a vine of
small buds and blossoms which encirce
the neck. This gown is made with
demi train and for that reason, better
adapted TO young matron than
youthful belle, aud while demi trains
are not convenient for dancing, yet
aesthetic considerations sometimes out
weigh all others and the train is held
up on occasion. Net in la2ge mesh
finished by chenille, forms some
striking gowns, though this material
ia apt TO look heavy and therefore not
so generally becoming as fine net that
suits everyone according to different
styles in making, and by reason of
simplicity, it ia specially we'll adapted
to society buds who do not dress 80
deliberately as their elders. pretty
example is of fine white net over pink
taffetR silk; ruehing is placed ON the
lower edge and two others at wide
intervals on the skirt above; the @aist
showa an accordion plating of pink
silk that reaches from a soft white
satin belt, to finish of white net
around the neck and the sleeves are
short puts Of net with falls of lace
above, A garland of small white roses
extends over the front and is com.
pleted on the shoulders by bouquets
which differ markedly from each other
and it can be added that in general,
where tips or flowers arc plHced on both
shoulders, they do not match, but more
frequently such garnitures ara placed
only on the left side. Nine out OF ten or n
larger proportion OF waists are made to
suit slender figures, both trimmings
and materials being placed together
With full effects. Tulle has given way
to net and the last named fabric seems
to increase in popularity as the season
advances, the gain being on the side
of greater utility, since net is really
quite durable material. Those who
can appreciate elegance, also well
come return to laces. After an
enforced obsCurity, these delightful
fabrics are restored to favor, and
while hardly the choice for young girls,
present rare opportunities TO matrons,
since they form grave or gay costumes
according to the manner in which they
are made up, anu while suitable to a
wuman of 20, may with propriety be
worn by an octogenarian. A woman IS
never too old to wear lace and it 10
equally becoming at all stages in life.
Sashes' are power this season. In
view of demand, the shops exhibit
them in remarkable range as to color.
ing and pattern since they not only
aerve to finish evening gowns, hut have
become a most iaunty accessory for
even w0ol dresses in doors. Roman
sashes particularly are liked for such
completion, and dashing ties TO match
encircle the linen collar and obviate its
normal severity. Soft belts, as may
have besn noted, are nevertheless ex,
tremely fashionable, nor does the in.
evitable bulky eifeut about the waist,
tend to discourage their use. Belts are in
immense demand and sometimes glitter
not only in fine metal workmanship,
but in settings Of precious or semi
precious stones. These run up into
hundredssor in case Of girdles, into
thousand or more dollars.
A new introduction ir jewelry ant
one that offers special advantages ful
Christmas presents, are pins havin.
small circular stones as headings ant
coming in sets Of six placed in tin,
leather case. Each is different in colo
from its mates, and pretty sat il
semi-precious stonea can be had for Sl2
Those finished by precious gems, begir
at $50, but even single pin woult
form an acceptable gift for persons
whose aspirations are moderate. "Sport
ing pins" commence al $50 apiec,
ana are cunning limitations OF inlple
mentH used in fashionable out doc
sports, and there are Of course man,
fancy pins in enamel that eimulatel
flowers, while stars or geometriGal de
signs give variety. In silver minutl
reproductions Of chairs, desks or othe
articles of furniture which have beer
used by famous people. are stylish
gift for the parlGr mantelpiece or table
complete sets OF desk belongings arr
shown at eXtravagant prices for holi
day presents to gentlemen and those O
course show uniform finish, but singh
pieces are devised in attractive designs
Toilet articles are most Fashionable
now, when made in silver deposit OF
glass and ingenuity is exhausted il
the production of fairy like PATTERNS
Not only large, but small single hottie
OF different sizes show such adornmen
and the latter prove comparatively in
expensive offerings. Fine nerfumery j
always an acceptable present and
single bottle of Murray s. Eanman'
Florida water is in itself a refined gif
or tasteful completion to other gifts
In case of the selsction of pair o
toilet bottles, as Christmas present
one may be filled With this Btanaar,
favorite, while for the other, choic
may be- made among white rose, viole
or kindred extracts. Individual cup
and saucers in solid shades OF blpe
pink, mauve, red or yellow, are e II
laid by silver deposit and have the all
vantage Of newness, though hardly s
desirable as line china Of moro corren
tional make. Single cups and saucer
OF course are favorite holiday presents
anu not only establishments dealiDI
exclusively in china or glassware ar
now brilliant in rich displays hut de
partment stores as well, bid SUCCESS
fully for share of Christmas trade. i
pretty sofa cushion is always in goo