New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-10
collar Is made Of black satin ribbon. beaded with a
dainty ruche OF the chiffon.
AT ALTMAN g. co.'s. sIXTH-AvE. AND NINE


| AT ALTMAN & CO.'S. sIXTHAvE. AND NINE
TEENTH-ST.
In the midst OF the rush OF preparations for the
spring openings Altman & Co have found time to ex-
ercse their inventive genius behalf OF the women
to whom cold weather brings the delights OF skating
and among the many extremely smart costumes
prepared for the devoees TO this sport Is the one
whose picture helps embellish this page.
The material Of which II is made Is corduroy In
rich dark shade OF green. The rather short skirt Is
edged with ch:nchilla while the jacket also boasts
wealth OF this dainiest OF fur-trimming. As the
sketch shows, this jacket Is slightly bloused. being
beed in with black satin ribbon which ends on each
side OF the front with small ribbon bow. The mar,
the hips is edged with chncha. a band OF the same
encircling the throat and extending down each side
The military cords OF black silk that are draped
dainty pale blue chiffon jabot that extends from the
collar 10 the waist line. The small sleeves have
Of chinchilia Corduroy and chinchia compose the
black satin ribbon.
AT SIMPSON. CRAWFORD & SIMPSONS. SIXTH
AVE. AND NINETEENTH-ST.
Last year Simpson, Crawford & Simpsons cotton
fabrics seemed to be pretty as 1t was possible for
cotton goods to be- but they certainly do seem to
be preter than this season. besides having the
great advantage OF being cheap that purses
which have been drained by the rapacious fingers OF
Santa Claus will he able to provide the prices.
Organizes as usual head the list In popularity.
There Is a certain aIriness about organde that
Is positively irresistible. With other fabric Is
II possible 10 obtain such dainty. graceful folds
and pufs Many Of this firms organdies are ex
elusive. and examination OF the beautiful as
sortment IS real pleasure.
A novelty of the season IL n cotton grenadine
strewn with raised silk flowers IN the same shade
as the cotton ground. Another cotton grenadine
has printed warp in Dresden shadow effect
while third style has cotton ground striped
with silk In contrasting color. IAnon. better
known, perhaps. as linen chiffon will again be en-
regle for midsummer gowns. the plain non o:
last season being replaced by fancy designs In
satin stripes or the still daner pieces which
have narrow OF lace insertion. Barge In the
old fashioned broche designs and colorings and
also In tan foundations strewn with beauty roses
or bouquets OF volets. Is making strong bid Tor
the favor OF fashionable women
Another fad. haing from Paris. Is plaid ana
striped etamine in the daintiest OF combinations.
Tissue cloth is n material much like French null.
but striped or barred with silk and then finished
with trailing design In silk This Is also nov
city that deserves unusual popularity. Two-tone
cotton canvas In plain and fancy weaves at 80
cents a yard Is one OF the most charming styles OF
| the season
A glance at the department devoted TO evening
| fabrics at Simpson Crawford & Simpsons reveals
| an array of exquisite color ard tissue In the way
of chiffons mousseline de soies and brightly Jew
| elled trimmings. one OF the newest idpticS i"i
| garnture is a cloth of gold. heavj embroidered
| with a floral design In gold or in white silk.
| Chiffons and moussenes. both plain and fancy
run the gamut OF every conceivable shade the
| prices being less varied. The 6s-cent chinoh
and mousselins displayed is obtainahle in twenty
six different colors. this fabric being sPec'a"'
| Of the establishment.
An advanced sale In the glove department Is
worth more than a passing notice from the woman
| who wishes to purchase evening gloves at mate
| rally reduced prices. Suede gloves. direct from
Paris in both black and white l2buttoa ishg,n;
are listed a. o. cents I6-button length. al " ~ ana
2O-button length at 81 So pair novel concet ID
a two-casp walking glove for 81 - has tiny purss,
Inserted in the palm Of left hand. and arranged
in such way that when full OF change II IL
no Inconvenience to the wearer 49,, ,
women are made Of cape leather and have mar
row rubber strips stitched on the palm SIDE OF me
reins are drawn. thus preventing the reins from
slipping when one is driving horse ihat puls. ,,
The right hand has the rubber stitched on oniy
such fingers as are used In holding the whip. The
prices Of these gloves are - % Tor the me" S'''
The gown made by this firm for Miss Anna Held.
and WHICH she wore at Mr.. . p fs MOVE anour The
perfectly hanging skirt Is trimmed with sao'es
stretched out to tn siI run SIZE ne, r,os. ordsr the
bodice and skirt being both In one piece The bod
ice is charmingly girlish for It's only trimming Is
shoulder the waistline In the front. where 1t
sse exterds to the shoulder where the
bushv tail rests among the pufrgs OF silk and lace
rufBcs that form the only bit OF covering for the
arms The right side OF the bodice shows the tail
and tiny claws OF q second sable. whose body trims
The back OF the bodice I'm similar fashion 10 the
front 49,,
the gorgeous diamond necklace which encrcled
Miss Heds throat hung In glittering rope across
the front Of her bodice, and down nearly To the
wastline
AT HIGGINS & sEITER's WEST TWENTY
SECOND-ST
II the hall mark" Is OF English origin. We have
us prototype here well. IL signifies excellence"
and so does the name OF Higgins Setter. whose
s,x,b-ave Is the resort OF Gothams housewives
who wish TO have their china closets filled with
all that II, beautiful In the way OF tableware.
A novelty In a wedgwood dnner-set Is decorated
with wide borders OF Nile green. edged with
narrow acid etched design OF gold. The platters
.rd tureens are quantity shaped and the set
contains all the latest fads In the way OF bread