The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-07-27
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How deep this Summers fashions nave
been cut into by the Charity Bazaar fire,
writes a Paris correspondent of "The
Record is dificult for YOU to appreciate
on your side OF the water. So many prom
inent families have lost one of their num-
Der that not only a great many festivi-
ties were postponed or entirely Cancelled.
but even In the regular amusements OF
1t was perhaps the first time In the his
tory Of the ~Longchamps races that more
sombre twoilettes were seen than light
ones. The bright colors of early Spring
have disappeared, for many are in mourn
Ing or half mourning to make believe
tina they form part and parcel of the
highest circles, or are related to the first
families. This tendency has brought out
some very handsome designs In black.
For instance. black transparent tulle
over an arrangement of black tafetas.
The only bright bit OF color seen on it is
purple or heliotrope, which are colors OF
semi-mourning. Sashes, belts and neck
bands, as well as hatbands. predominant
in these colors. Wide sashes of purple
and black. tied into q handsome knot at
the side and ending in fringes of the
same color. are also much affected. While
these scarfs are tied at left side, similar
bows of ribbon of the same color are
worn at the right shoulder.
A new fad of the Parisienne Is her
handkerchief. This is now worn in red
or purple or heliotrope. and instead OF
being square, octagon shapes are now
quite the style. 1t Is considered good
taste to attach to the handkerchief a
small sachet nlled with ~perfumed powder
with a very small golden safety pin, or
to place the selfsame sachet into a very
small pocket provided for It in one cor
ner of the handkerchief. The handker
chief is not worn IN the pocket any more,
but the up-to-date Persistence must carry
it up the left sleeve. Considering the
dificulty of finding a woman's pocket
this would seem alrnos reasonable The
handkerchief is given a rather important
place this season. anyhow. It is very
chic TO have upon it the autograph OF
some prominent person, or q design from
Raphaels of to-day viii be remembered
in the future by their niasterworks on
some iady's handkerchief, and the art
catalogues of the twentieth century may
show a special note pinned to such a
painting as somewhat spoiled in the
wash"
Another caprice of fashion, which by
the more conservative element is consid-
cred bad taste, is the placing of a bunch
of radishes, Imitation of course, upon
the hat as trimming. There is no more
reason to put on radishes than that NO
let's have been worn for several years
past and are getting rather Common
but what is coming nextf Are carrots,
turnips, squashes or cucumbers to be
used?
. Another novelty OF this season was a
derby umbrella, in which almost LOO
yards of silk ribbon were used When
closed this umbrella looks rather mod
est and unassuming. Opened. however,
it reveals many thousands of small loops
of ribbon of many oolors placed close
together. One may imagine the difficult
ty Of making such a sun umbrella, since
the loops are all of the same size and
form, regular cascades toned down in
color, so as to give the impression OF a
spectral color chart. The n of this
umbrella was adorned with q very costly
enamel button IN the style of Marie An
~toinette, and the price paid for it is
said to have been W In the thousands Of
francs.
There Is still another freak of fashion
to be noticed, thu is hat the ultra
stylish set wear different earrings in
each ear. The latest wrinkle is to wear
the initials OF ones name, one In each
ear. made of japanese gold wire. Even
here fashion has made her law. The
initial letter of the Christian name is to
be worn in the left ear, while the right
is the place of the initial of the family
name.
This line OF things needed for a sea-
sid holiday is from London Lady"
ALPACA skirt In fawn or light color.
Serge skirt, with bolero or jacket en-
suite.
Two morning biouses in fancy prints.
with friils.
one washing silk blouse in cream. with
two colored sets of trimmings, or one
light. smart high blouse, trimmed with
lace, for dinner wear.
One black skirt to wear with blouses.
The summer bettermost gown TOT cool
Sundays or excursions.
A complete dress of fancy cotton Gre
pom or muslin for very hot afternoons or
sunday wear.
A warm cape or wrap for evenings on
pier.
A macintosh cloak.
A thin. inexpensive, but smart tea gown
for home wear.
One dark, smart silk petticoat.
One zephyr, trimmed withSsace.
Three changes in underwear: two
pairs tan Isle, two pairs black Isle
stockings win be ample, as washing rs
Quickly returned at most seaside places.
Some white and tan silk gloves for
mornings, and the light gloves OF sum
mer season cleaned up for afternoon wear
and two new pairs.
one pair tan shoes for general wear.
one pair black walking shoes and one
nair house shoes, loose and easy, but
smart. A pair OF boots might also be
taken for wet days.
In hats a plain sailor shape for early
morning, and a smartly-trimmed one for
general wear, and . large hat. trimmed
with flowers.
Beyond the usual items OF the toilette
there should be . neat little spirit stove
.a.oh1a nf hoaxfur ra1rIfn~ or waving