The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-23

Fnacfes I'm Wells.
Much uncertainty exists ss 20 Why the
orange blossom has been so much worn
by brides. but tse general opinion seems
70 be that IL was adopted as an emblem
OF frIsftfuInesx
According TO some authorities. the prac-
tice has been derived from the Saracens.
among whom the orange blossom was re-
gar5ed az a symbol Of prosperous mar
rage. q circumstance which is partly 10
be accounted for by the fact that IN the
East the orange tree hears ripe fruit and
blossoms AZ the same time.
Wells In ali times have been ranked
among the most becoming adoruments OF
womAnkind. The Persian girl o. today
peeps through q closely gathered drapery.
The Spanish senorfta enxeIops her dazzling
beauty IN black lace. and the Turkish girl
is visible through her cloud OF ilmy white
game. American girls are not whit be-
hind the damssiS Of other lands. They are
rather ahead Of their foreign sisters One
of the latest novelties il veil of cream
applique This Is quite an unusual style.
vet one likely 10 take well with the sum
mer hats. Finely spotted wells are popular.
a new one is OF yeiontine. ami IL has a very
fine mesh. II Is soft. with tiny dots Tais
veil is extremely becoming TO the maiden
with a bright color. Black and cream
chantilly wells have delicate little sprtgs
scattered over the surface. with the edge
finished with a border. For summer serv-
ice no wells are so serviceable as the ones
that will wash" The white tulle will also
be worn. as viii the black. with tiny dots
In black and in white.
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skirt of light gray grenadine is finished
with an Eton jacket OF gray MORE pop
lin. The jacket opens on full jabot vest
OF lace. The large collar Is edged with
plating OF the grenadine. A red and blue
changeable taffeta gown has waist
made into a short basque. plain at the
back the front having a very full pulled
vest OF mousseilne de sole. Small revers
are faced with white silk, and from the
reyers black velvet straps are carried TO
the shoulder. forming knot or bow.
Very fun puffs of the mousseiine sur
mount the sleeves. and there is full run.
narrow at the front. wide in the back, in
the band collar.
Fantastic and picturesque I'm the ex-
treme are the hats and bonnets that little
children wear nowadays, and the mate
rails used are of the daintiest. both in
color and In fabric In white shirred or
candle trimmed in narrow valenciennes
lace and pink bows. IL a very pretty hat
for a child from TO years old. Straw
and lace are all combined with ribbons.
In quaint. oid-fashioned shaped bonnets
that tie under the chin, while white chips
with fiuted brims. trimmed in satin loops
of taffeta ribbon is in the bell-shape Of
olden time
Grass cloth is a favorfse snaaserfa fin fhe
shirred sun bonnets. and rs most use
full. as IL does not soil easily and is cool
looking.
White gloves, despite rumors to the con-
trary, will again be worn. Such gloves IL
well made are easily cleaned No glove
completes the summer toilet so we'll as the
one OF immaculate whiteness. Wear white
or cream white gloves by all means. Street
costumes require gloves in rather pro-
nounced colors. The light tan shade is
popular and should have four large pearl
buttons TO be correct.
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The members of the Cfvitas Club OF
Brooklyn have set their hearts and heads
against the wanton destruction of birds to
crafty woman's desire for fine hats. The
Civitas Club includes in its membership 200
young women and matrons from cultivated
Brooklyns most cultivated circles. and has
also a long waiting list of would-be men,
hers In sympathy With its aims.
Never use water that is not perfectly
fresh. Water that has been standing over
night I'm a bedroom. kitchen or any apart
mene should be thrown out for floating
germs have settled on IL. and IL is danger
Gus TO health 10 make use Of II. Tea and
coffee should always be made with fresh
water.
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Spring and summer gowns come IN al
most every conceivable shade. AS you
gaze In the windows you will see all coll
ors Of silk tsfetas, and figured India silks
are much admired. The white piques
dimities. white serge Persian lawns.
ginghams OF every color and variety tn
suit the taste Of the buyer.
The ladies' Partisan shirt waist holder.
which keeps the shirt waist in perfect
shape and position. is attached TO the
shirt waist by three fasteners connected
to satin-ooverei hand. and is secured 10
the underskirt by three drop hands with
fasteners.
Parents train their ehildren's memory.
exercise their power % expression. school
them IN habits 81 industry. endurance.
patience and setf-control but seldom dis
cipuno their Judgment or teach them how
20 drew correct conclusions.
The theaters Of Japan have three tiers
Of boxes 80 arranged that the women can
change their toilet for II is long-estah-
ushed custom that the women shall not
Dc seen for an entire evening In the same
dresses ard ornaments.
old pins made after the pattern OF the
common pin. are in great demand by young
ladies and are used TO keep down fam
hoyant laces and ribbons.
Black and white ribbons. in plaid as well
as stripes. made into all kinds az shirred
and standing bows. are considered very
chic
Quite pronounced tendency Is shown
again 20 birds. white ONES in particular
White coaue feathers are a new feature.
Hats VIII not have as massive trimmings
as during the past season, nor will they be
worn 80 TAR ever tie face.
black galle hat may have color added
10 & hy adjusting cerise roses With rosettcs
of ccrise satin and uaClre.
a wicker cover for your bicycle while
travelling win keep it from getting
scratched.
Black plated chiffon gives
Hshtness to satin braid hats
Row knots are again shown on many