The Republican journal., 1897-10-14
New York Fashions.
Chlldren's Clothing. HygienlC Shoes. The Rus.
sian Blouse for Adults. Chiffon Waists,
Correspondence of the Journal

sian Blouse for Adults. Chiffon Waists.
Correspondence of the Journal
Certainly, children are fortunate in this
age of the world, for not only is their ap-
pearaIce a matter of great Importance.
but their health and comfort are now the
first consideration. As an Illustration
comes the Hygienic shoe for fall and win
ter wear, with felt foundation. which
absorbs the moisture, keeping the feet
perfectly dry and comfortable. The soles
are light and flexible, taking up much less
room than cork soles. Another idea is A
shoe constructed to specially remedy the
defect of turning in the toes: and without
any discomfort the child is obliged to turn
its toes out, thus breaking up a habit
which prevents a graceful walk in after
| life.
| KEEPING THE HEAD AND EARS
properly protected in cold weatheris care
fully looked after by the prudent mother,
and golf cap, defying any and all cold
changes, has double band and is shown
in fine serge, chinchilla or fancy mixture
in cassimeres. The "klondke" Tam O.
Shanter is much upon the same principle,
made to pull over the ears, and comes in
blue and brown cloth, also blue astrac han.
at 81. 81.
THE MOST DAINTY BABY DRESSES
are of nainsook, hand made, with pointed
of itnl vi j
ed dots, finished by lace edged rutfles,
neck and sleeves with lace, and deep hem
on skirt. Pirce So. 80. 4 second dress,
having tucked yoke with feather stitch
ing, in sizes from six months to two years
is s.. 15-with hem stitched hem on skirt,
$3.50. Cloth dresses for girls from eight
to twelve years of age, have shorter skirts
| and longer waists than formerly and a
very pretty one is of serge green armure
cloth, with square tucked yoke, edged
by accordion plated, satin striped ribbon
IN three colors, (set on very fully which
contrasts charmingly with the dark ma
terial, and the cuffs are similarly finished.
| THE VICTORIAN POKE HAT
is the leading style for little girls; a lovely
one being of silk velvet, trimmed with
t broad pink satin ribbon and white ostrich
| tips, with cluster-tucked pink chiffon and
satin ribbon as face trimming. An ap-
| proprate cloak is of tucked brown kersev.
with purple silk velvet collar and epau-
lets edged all around with mink. and a
cunning little animal head and two tails
finish each corner of the epaulets The
rage for blouse waists extends to little
boys suits of velvets or other materials.
and all these and other articles belonging
to children's apparel are described in the
catalogue of the Liliputian Bazaar, ia most
valuable publication to mothers) which
may be had by sending four cents postage
to Best Il Co. of the Liliputian Bazaar, in
West sd street.
The Russian blouse is not poetical
looking garment, yet it is here in all its
graduatlons; from the simple Cheviot to
that of elegant silk passementerie open
ing on embroidered chiffon, or superb
lace and beaded stutfs. The painest
style is without trimming, except velvet
collar, cuffs and belt, with a skirt about
tive or six inches long. The next grade
is more varied, having two points at the
front, often tapping over each other or ex-
tending only to the shoulders, with bro
caded silk yoke Tor guimpe) above, or
oh lo;, i
cloth or drap d etc blouses may be near
ly covered by black braiding, to which
| there is no limit
THERE Is ECONOMY IN THE BLOUSE
as it may be made from a skirt or a velvet
cape, and home dress making is likely to
be successful with loose fitting waist.
Blouses made of black mohair braid
crossing IN open squares, with a small
fancy button or bead at the intersections.
are new and intended to be worn over
plain colored waists; are low necked and
without sleeves The handsomest grades
are either of silk passementere, jet or
chiffon with beaded and spangled figures
appllqued on with fancy fronts. AS
matter of course, this style is for evening,
and worn with very handsome black or
colored skirts, the blouse reaching only
to the waist. VERONA CLARKE.
"Mr. Briggs, | should like to ask you for
small rise IN my wages. | have lust been
married. said the workman.
Very sorry, my good man" said the en-
| plOyer, "but | can't helm Won For ao.,lan+,