The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-09-25

n IoNcis petucOHt saw Wuo VI MA
genta taffeta silk, with adjustable
fiounces. One Of these latter was Of
black net. edged with black lace. bands
and rosettes Of black velvet.
Eugene. at West Forty second
street, is. il not the originator, at least
tho frat to introduce these charming
petticoats, and has them on exhibition
in all shades and varieties Of material.
Who cannot there be suited must be
hard indeed to please.
At this same attractive dteiier saw
also such exquisite corset waists rs do
not remember to have met with else
where. not even in what may call ''pri-
vate collections" There is also a be.
wildering, fairy.like assortment Of dress
ing sacques. wrappers, drawers and
night dresses, for grown folke, while for
children the depart nent is equally COM
plets, ana in it's way equally elaborate.
l am tempted to allude more specific
ally to christening robe for an infant,
beyond question the handsomest I have
ever seen (,he robe, not tie infant. 1t
is Cf cobweb cambria, lace Of an exquis-
lite design, resembling the three feathers
OF the Prince of Wales, numb,rless
tucks, all put 10 by hand, down the
front, and alternating with lace inser-
tion-soft ruffles about the throat, and
puff sleeves with white satin lows and a
satin sash with ends at the back. This
dream of robe is the work of Eugenie's
skilled artist, and l can easily foresee
the proud triumphant smile of the
happy mother WHO'S 6 pride and joy
thus appropriately decked out in the
matchless garment, shall, by urcon-
scious prox.. forswear forever the
"pomps and vsnit:es Of this wicked !
world"
Here, tao. are to beseen the childrea's
grimp,s and school dresses, denims in
blue and brown, made low -necked. with
revsrs, ard lap stitched. without em
broideries. Tle guimpes to be- worn J
with the. fro ks are Of red linen and
ecru linen, are axfulIy smart, ami in
very latest and most excruciatiDg
agony.
hear muttarings OF rebellion against
the advocates Of tn, overskirt. Some
women declare they '.just won't" wear
them. which declaration will hold good
until res ,inded- perhaps. l am not
much given to prophecy either as to
weathers or fashions. but | would al.
most venture to pred another years
reign for the plain seven-gorel irt.
Some of the uitrafashionables, no
doubt, will adopt the overskirt. il only
for the luxury Of producinga sensation
ard outdoirg their more conservative
sisters, but these extremists are vastly
10 the minority.
There is particular shade OF red,
do not know the trade name, il, indeed,
it has one, worn FOR tailor suits. 1t can
not be copied in the cheaper materials.
MaroOns and blues are II be favored.
with the new browns. while green's seem
t. be for the nonce out OF my la1y's
good graces. As TO materials. the edict
has gone forth against all rough sur
faced goods. and in favor OF smooth,
even satin finishes. l like the broad
cloths very much, and consider them
generally becoming, as we'll as chic
Street costumes will be very much
toned down, and it is hardly necessary
to recall how much they needed it.
Black VIII lie the very SWEETEST" but a
black suit must be Of the very best Of
m n -iala Chaan hlnolx &. NJ. .Ro,..