New-York tribune., 1897-01-11

closed or doublcbreasted is not warm for a walk
ing suit. Chamois undervests. low necked and with
only strap over the shoulders. but reaching well
below the waist-line 10 be worn under these
suits. Jackets that have elastic sides enabling them
TO be slipped over the head, and doing away with
buttons. are the most comfortable and set the best
They are shaped with several seams. that they
fit perfectly. and rows OF herring bone stitching
itching the color Of the elastic webbing used
make them quite dainty garment.
Al the Odeon a few nights past Nine Legend i
but SO aristicay arranged as to show the posi-
Nine Legend Weber IS a tall. handsome woman,
showing no color excep, in the full red lips She
nossesses a style Of coloring much admired in
France and in the fashion now. for the rage for
blond and titan locks has passed. Women must
he Of loveliness and OF undoubted con-
foImity with nature to be at all regarded pleasing
simple and bodice OF rich black silk in heavy
more waves. a turnover collar, cuns and narrow
ali there was to relieve it.
The cloak she threw on at the conclusion Of the
act was of black satin. hanging In straight volu-
minous folds to the hem Of the skirt The collar
was an odd circular affair that rose IKE two wings H
the costume. 1t was of ermine and lined with
the same, and the lining TO the garment was
white silk lightly touched with irregular black
lines
il was placed seemed to complete the effect made by
Later in the piece both wrap and toque thrown
off and the lovely white dove landed on the floor
with one wing most cruelty bent. II a dramatic
and natural gesture but know that in France
moistos' bin provided for by the Government. and
that destroyed hat Is not considered in dramatic
situation.
GOWNS on THE FRENCH STAGE.
Another pretty gown that the French stage has
shown this week is by a young actress in
very frivolous piece az the Bouffes- Parisiens The
stuff is a soft cashmere in delicate blush shade Of
rose The skirt Is trimmed by heavy bands Of
guipure lace arranged in points. crossing 70 make
a high crushed belt Of deep violet velvet and Is
ranged surp.ice fashion in front with the soft folds
velvet. The surpice naturally leaves exposed tiny
covered 10y piece Of the guipure ana the oddiy Of
this little one-sded yoke is one Of the charms of the
topped by a fui rune of lace edge.
Guipure lace Is almost much used now on house
gowns of light MOO IA il was during the summer but
for strange reason II seems 10 be relegatei TO
the wardrobe Of the eune file s
The gown In which she may come IN ior AFTERNOON
tea-and If her mamma has imbbed English ideas
be allowed 10 pour afternoon reireshmeni.'s nm, - al
ter what her height or figure. it may he gathered
maker until she makes formal DEBUT ana ven
II that couturiere is the fashionable children-
hung in much the same style that characterized
them when she was ten years Oh. Inc great dll-
terial as they were then. for the young maid Of ten
years i quite modish ana important person:
demeanor and the simplest and plainest gowns are
her prope portion.
rebtlIei.
thev are presented INTO society they may properly
claim the right gown that ''hts. although
regard this as necessary: but the little demoiselle
home her last vacation Is quite contented with
the simple robes allotted her.
After wearing for six or eight years rough, un-
lovely sui, f coarse serge. = not the Simplest
gown thing 20 be admired II she dimes with
guests. she has evening gown or SOFT Wool or
simple silk. with tiny square at the base OF
the throat and trimmed with valenciennes or entire.
deux Of guipure. Next year she may wear one one OF
tulle. covered with many founces and cut with
true decolIctage-but not until then
CHARMING DANCING FROCKs
For girl in her first season a charming dancing
rounoes Of white null plated in the sunburst
fashion The plaiis are not very narrow, even
~ tho ton and the sunburst manner gives an
"nec TO their edges Ike that seen IN the petals Of
hl,,e and bordcred by narrow blue plating at the
hem The bodice IS blouse-s shaped ana IN 1ront
drawn high over one nI IN smart
",,,s,or ~ looms The blue lining again shows
family through the null and the tone IS emma -
sized bv a belt Of turquoise-blue VeNet puIIne
- oa,,ze edges another plating that finishes the
d4colletage and makes the sleeves ne sleeve
on, on on ,hr i tonrcd by the end Of the surplice.
'' Dnw model for an evening gown has a fitted
,oh,en Win the silk drawn over II. showing no
seam e 49,, a crush-belt about the waist but
st@ an,glv over The bust. a triumph or careiui
hmo1her gown has weaied skirt nat rises rise,
20 form high belt bodice on rhe AM % p' tbrasds
rh ekiri makes n short but rather fun train; or
perhaps the deep founce OF neavy & cream a bad
@ ~, ellou, on the edges OF the petals gives
nart ~ he full effect Above the high helt that
i's -, Zen rnouss4lire de sole. with decolletage
gnpehed nv q ruching edged by flowers and making
straight line over the shoulders. ne shouiu"i.
o. 49, ndanlnlenf or the short puned sleeves or
null are composed Of lines or rosebuds-