The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-12-31

with the addition of feathers, and
perhaps a little satin ribbon to
! brighten up, the effect is very good.
Flowers at this season are eschewed
by people of good taste; they look
girlish and unreasonable, unless
very carefully arranged.
Muffs are beginning to make
their appearance. l noticed a very
dressy one, made of black satin,
with two or three friils at each end,
bOrdered with narrow sable. Also
one of black velvet, gathered so as
to finish with fiounce at each end,
to come well over the wrists, and
ornamented with pink bow on one
side, with a rose IN the center.
Very novel for evening wear are
the exquisite sashes and flchus en-
suite, which completely trim a satin
ball gown. These are in NOUS
seline de sole, trimmed chiffon
ruches of diverse color, and frills
run with bebe ribbon. The rosettes
which decorate both fichu and sash
are of this narrow ribbon, and such
combinations as white and blue,
white and gold, or black with deli
cate colors, are simply delightful
accessories, which smarter plain
gown in a moment.
Long coat shapes, the back en-
princesse, the front divided in the
fashion of a jacket and skirt, are en-
tirely novel, and all smart capes,
clOaks and wraps show frills of lace
inside the collar and fronts. Pea
cock and pheasants' feathers are
again used for muffs and trimmings,
and these are especially charming
on cUlored velvets, of which ivy
green, blue de roi and church pur-
pie are favored shades.
Zouave jackets are to be found in
fur, but seldom in any of the fabrics.
These brief little fur jackets lend a
very smart appearance to cloth,
heavy silk or satin costume. 1t is
an economical fashion also, for it
only requires a bit of fur to make
one. 1t is handy way to put into
new and stylish use cape that has
had much wear or fur coat that
has been put aside as passe in its
original shape.
Heavy metal belts studded with
brilliantly corded paste stones are
to be found in great variety. They
are intended to clasp very loosely
about the waist, and are especially
intended for wear with Russian
blouses.
Very elegant pocketbooks of
elephant skin, the lap clasped with
huge semi-precious stone, mount
ed in gold or platinum band, are
among the novelties. Amethysts
are the preferred stones.
Silk moreen in all colors is ex-
cellent for petticoats. This is not
so likely to rub off as the cotton,
and can be matched to the gown
admirably. The petticoats are
especially pretty made up with silk
ruff1es. AS there is no question of
the better wearing qualities of the
moreen over tatfetas, the former
will be much in demand.
Pique gloves in all colors are the
vogue. They are even being adopt
ed in white for full-dress wear with
gowns that have exceedingly long
sleeves. They have only one single
large button. Wearers of long
sleeves claim the short wrist Of the
glove allows the tight fit of the
lower sleeve to be better accom-
plished.
There are now brilliantly colored
wash plaids that do launder excel
lently. They serve as welcome
medium between taffeta and linen.
Made sashes of tatfeta, with edges
outlined with narrow ruffles, are
found in the shops. Some of the
prettiest are plaid, the ruffles being
of black chiffon. The proper bow
consists of two tiny knots at the
back, with two long ends, one
shorter than the other.
Linen turnover collars, with broad
cord around the edge are new. The
extra finish adds 10 cents to the
cost; however, it is not only
effective, but the laundress says it
keeps the edges straighter.
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