The Globe-republican. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1889-1910, 1897-04-08

rraiiS OF FASHION.
Bodices closely fitted with long
point in front are feature of the new
evening dress.
Red foulards. red dimities and red
lawns are literally sprinkled through
the stock of summer materials. and the
large white polka dot on blue ground
is one of the new patterns.
Picture hats with an abundance o.
ostrich feathers and flowers for trim
ming will be much worn this season.
and there are long plumes among the
feathers which are arranged to fall
over the brim
new cycling skirt has two straight
plaits in the back which are made TO
separate and partially detached. SO
that they fall gracefully on either side
of the wheel. and beneath this is
regular skirt at the back which COM
pletes it for walking skirt as well.
Tucks are all the rage, surely, since
they appear in thin gowns, silk gowns
and all other materials which can pos
sibly be used for the spring and sum-
mer wardrobe. except perhaps cheviOt
and serge. and they are in all widths
and in all forms. both crosswise and
up and down
The newest evening dresses have
trimmed skirts. and finely plated ruff
fles of taffeta or lace. or both combined.
set on in groups. is an old fashion re-
vived. Narrow gauge ribbon. with
satin edge plated into ruchings and
set on in series of five, five inches
apart. in waved lines. is another new
and old skirt trimming.
The fact that the bicycle craze has
had marked effect on the increase in
size OF women's shoes is a pleasing one
20 the doctors who have lectured in
vain for years on the folly of high
French heels and narrow toes. So the
bicycle has worked wonders and the
very small foot is gradually becoming
more and more of a myth.
ParasOls are ont in full bloom in the
shops. but the most elaborate produc-
lions look suspiciOusly like those OF
last season. There are the same gauzy
vanities, all rufiled and plated and
edged with lace or braided with ribbon.
and everything in the way of a fancy
silk parasOl. Plain mOire lined with a
contrasting color makes a pretty COM
binatiOn, which is likely to be popular.
Jeweled embroidery is growing in ia
vor. beauty and price as we'll, and the
varieties being made to decorate the
gowns to be worn at Queen Victorias
drawing-r0oms in London are a marvel
Of perfection and extravaganza. Real
br:!liants are employed; pearls are
dyed to match exactly any chosen
shade in the silk brOcade. and lace is
dotted with tiny diamonds as il they
were woven in its meshes.
One specially novelty in parasols is
called the ''sunburst," and is almost
japanese in shape. as it is fatter than
the other styles. The frame is first
covered with some light-coiored thin
silk. and an accordion plating of tai
feta or chiffon covers the outside en-
tirely, the plaits radiating from the
center. Plain parasols OF colored moire
are feature in this department. and
dainty yellow. white and pink parasoIs
Of plain silk have lace applique en-
broidery on the edge.
The food OF shirt waists which has
appeared in the stores is pretty posi-
tive proof Of their continued popular
ity They are made OF lawn. gingham.
linen. organdie. batiste and silk, in
plaids and stripes, and all over conven-
tional designs. in every color known.
and while the manner OF making them
varies a little with the use of many
tucks. the main features are the same
"A pointed yoke in the back and a box
plait in front. with the fuliuess on
either side.
Lawless are they that make their