The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-05-16

plain, which gives length to the figure, the
bolero jacket worn over it braided to
match, and worn over a tucked vest of
white satin. Braiding on plain cloths and
tailor-made gowns is very much in favor,
and especially in military effects with frogs
and gilt mess buttons.
Some of the new models in wraps are
very smart and attractive. One of the very
newest is a long black satin coat named
the Beatrice" with loose stole fronts
above a tight-fitting underbodice gagged to
the figure. The sleeves are loosely gagged
below the shoulder for a depth of several
inches. escaping from the gatherings in a
kind of deep frill to the elbow and the
trimmings are of cut jet. This graceful de-
sign can also be carried out in black silk
grenadine over shot taffeta silk. The pic
ture" hat worn with it is of accordian
pleated chiffon, the brim covered by a tulle
frill caught to the crown with a bandeau
of jet, while a black ostrich plume is set
at one side.
Tfght-bodiced v~isites-which will be much
patronized this ~season-when made with
full, wing-like sleeves, are particularly
dressy looking and far more becoming to
short figures than the white capes now in
favor. The short saque coat introduced is
a. rather odd looking garment, yet not
without becoming ~quaintness. 1t is. Row.
ever, only suited to tall, slight figures. A
good model in this style is OF grey green
faced cloth cut short, only just covering
the waist line. 1t hangs square and plain
both at the back and in front. where it is
fastened at the left side with three old sill
yer buttons set high up. the topmost al
most on the shoulder line. The collar is
quite small and turns over all around, fit
ting the neck closely. The skirt is of the
same material.
A new black satin diamant, the invention
of a well-known Lyons manufacturer, has
just made its appearance, and promises to
take a high place even among the unus-
ually beautiful productions in silks and
satins for the present season. The Porte
Bonheur, as it is called, is manufactured
with an invisible tie-thread, which adds
greatly to the strength of the fabric. In
appearance it resembles a peau de sole on
one side, and on the other has the bril-
liancy of a satin Duchesse. 1t Grapes adj
mirably and has a pleasing richness and
softness of effect. bespeaking excellence of
finish. while it is guaranteed to be pos
sessed of good wearing qualities.
NEW THINGS IN HATS.
If it be true that nothing under the sun
is new, at least some of the hats would
seem to refute that statement, for it seems
as If no shape could be too high, or too
wide, or too eccentric to be worn this year.
There is a wide, coarse straw greatly af-
fected which is bent into all sorts of curious
twists and pleats and trimmed in the most
wonderful, not to say extravaganza, man
rer. Straws of the most brilliant colors
will be immensely popular, pink, blue, red,
green, yellow, mauve, and often a combina-
tion of two or more of these in one hat,
the crown and brim being of quite differ
eht straws, The picture" hats are still
popular, and will be much worn this sea-
son. Drawn black lace and chiffon hats
are in favor. as are also the accordion
Killed grenadine or crinioine brims, which
can he made becoming TO almost any style
of face. This viii certainly be a season
Of flowers, and among the novelties may
be found many varieties of wild flowers.
If you wish to be Partisan and quite up
to-date, choose a roadside or hedgerow ia
vorite for the adornment of your hat. The
convolvuli and the little blossom OF the
deadly nightshade are especially new and
quite original.
Wash fabrics are offered in infinite va