The times., 1897-07-25

| is relieved OF its old-time stiffne As by
| the addition Of a lace lOlero, an English
| daisy pattern. A white satin collar and
belt, ana MA dam is once more an good
terms with herself
The infinite variety in the ia snon of
hodices strikes the beholder with admira
ton. Here are few especially pretty
styles.
Bodice in violet basket cloth, blouse
front and French backs, full at the W aist
and gathered under black satin folded
/ belt. Front OF bodice is crossed, the top
opening over little guiinpe in cream
mousseline de sole, plated collar OF satae,
with tulle friil of lace. The fronts are
trimmed with rows of narrow black ribbon.
forming pattern on the left side silk
cords and olives close the front. Sleeves
made over lining full at the top, with
little epauiettes OF the same. FriiI of
lace failing over the hand.
An elegant bodice OF black liberty satin
is trimmed with Brussels lace applique,
and fastened with steel buttons. Vest
in white plated tulle Cravat in black
tuile Belt OF satin or white leather, with
steel buttons. Black satin sleeves made
entirely OF accordion plaits across. To be
worn with liberty satin side plated ac-
Gordon skirt.
Another very pretty bodice is Of light
gray cloth Corsage vest Of double revers.
braided over a front made of three nlait
ings of wiiite rnousseline de sole Belt OF
gray cloth Tight sleeves, braided across
To be worn with skirt Of same material
Bodice Ia ecru linen, embroidered In
l,ea. oh.
into the belt. Round plait of white satin
Fastened with moire buttons. Belt and
cravat OF black satin, bordered with vel
10" VaiencienDes lace. Sleeves in tucks
across. edged withlaee Bow of cerise satin
on the side.
most effective bodice for a gown for
the races is made in pale blue rnolsseline
sole. Bodice consists of ecru embroidery
IN large pattern, forming corselet. Guimpe
and basque is Plated mouss cline de sole
Draped belt and bow in pale blue tsffeta
Lace cravat sleeve, made entirely OF
plated moGsseline de sole. with insertions
Bodice Of cream white canvas. trimmed
with narrow black ribbon in SQUARES Very
short jacket, little longer in front and
split at the sides, closed with MORE but
IONS. Sailor sleeves, with deep cuff and
epa ulette, trimmed closely with ribbons.
for children there is nothing prettiar
hlan the sweet little ginghams in pinks
aDc blues, supplemented by the dainty
little guinlpes, which range from extreme
simplicity in materials to the finest batiste
and real lace
LIE fininy, old-fas shoned silk frinces a r.,
la mode again, and that is quite suffi-
Gent FOR the smart set to adopt them.
With the general public, however, they
WIN not be SO popular There is kind
OF Old furniture look about them tha
seems trlfle personal when we have oniy
lately condemned it in our FURNISHINGS
ana reiegated it, as we hoped to at least
temporary oblivion
Ibe bngiomaniac Is not content witbout
Victorian glace silk in these jubilee re-
Ifain days, though the dainty foular,,s arc
by all odds the pIettiest
For stunning carriage gowns the placenar
excellence is Newport, the city by the sea.
Ihere certain leader OF fashion is seen on
felierue avenue radiant in n poem of ivory
crepe tle chime skirt and peaH de suie bod
ice Another graces a gown OF black crepe
de CLINE, with sua-ray plated skirt, with
an applique of palest yellow, chemisette of
turquoise blue, and sash of same color
And the muslin blouses! Where better cap
one see them in all their bewiIdering va
rety than at the casinos OF Newport and
saTragansett Pier?