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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-09-23
The second game resulted:
Boston shuts Ont Broolxlvn.

BOSTON, Sept. EFT was cold, bleak
day to sit through ball game and when
Lynch called the game at the end of the
seventh, on account of darkness, few were
sorry. This was the last home game of
the season and Boston won from Brooklyn,
II to O. The game was one of the most
uninteresting of the year. Stivetts pitched
four innings and then Sullivan went in.
Sheckard made bad work at short, Smith s
catching was not of the best, while Payne
did not bother Boston at all. Attendance,
$500. Score:
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-17

have had for some time reprod uction of
the Venetian NANTES of medieval times,
but that is passing away as far as high
fashion is concerned. The newest, though
they reach from the neck to the feet in an
un broken line, and are wide at the hem,
are cut most carefully to the figure, re-
tanning all the grace and style which
good carriage entails; the heavy folds and
box pleatings are attached to yokes, which
were in favor in the middle ages. The
redundancy of ornament, the masses of
lace and fur introduced upon them, have
given place in the newer make to light
but graceful EN- broide ry carried down the
front, also under the arms, and down the
center of the flowing Vatican which starts
between the shoulders in point instead
of thick box pleat, and it is so contrived
that it blends into the material and does
not stand out from it too boldly to detra ct
from the beauty of the dominant fabric,
which is generally the softest of moires
lined with some color that asserts itself
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-17
Evening Dresses.

Quite lately one made in empire STYLE
was a success. From a broad belt of silver
over white satin lining with beauti
full fringe of pink roses on the hem, fell
softly the most dainty slip of creamy
white mousseline de sole. The great sash
of white satin had both ends bordered
with roses.
Russian net is being extensively used
and one evening frock is trimmed with
fiounces threaded with white satin ribbon
as lar as the knees; the founces are used
with good results, being put on so that
they slope downward in the front and
reach almost to the waist IN the back
Exactly how this is managed l do not
quite understand. l only can assure YOU
that the effect is good. Bodices draped
with this net admit of but few variations.
as all must either have the swathed ap-
pearance or the fabric must overhang the
belt. An admired swathed bodice shows
at the top chemisette of the finest white
muslin and Valenciennes lace. 1t is tied
on the shoulders with very narrow pale
blue ribbon.
Another of the same description of black
silk net has a broad piece of elaborate
steel embroidery ct the top, and by the
way, steel is considered extremely be-
coming to a white neck, when used in
combination with black; with touch OF
mauve at one side, violets are also fire.
quently utilized, and these sweet flowers
are as amazingly popular as ever, for they
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-17
Some of the Very Newest

Toilettes are made of fine net, spotted with
black chenille, over white satin. They are
admirable, but extremely expensive, IN
less you can utilize an old ball dress for
the foundation. Grenadines are almost
equally attractive, used in the same way,
and quite as becoming. Speaking of
grenadines reminds me that some pink
and blue ones have just been designed for
the especial use by the debutantes, but
one serious fault to be found with them
is that in texture they are rather harsh.
The spotted net, commercially alluded
TO as esprit net, is more effective than
the plain, and the large meshed Russian
variety deserves its popularity, and again
are lace skirts declared 10 be fashionable
when the lace is of the finest quality, but
oddly as 1t seems, the edge is to be
coarsely worked and trimmed with mar
row ruff1es of ribbon. The amount of
material used in one model recently
shown was simply marvellous. Just below
the hips very full founce of the laces l
have alluded to was gathered from a
double ruching, while at the knees the
pattern of the lace was outlined with
three little Quillings of pink satin. The
same trimming appeared at the hem. At
least twelve yards of lace was used
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-17
Ut the Vaudeville in Paris.

The part of the gay little wife in Sar-
dou's play is taken by Rejane and as
Doucet has made the dresses, all feminine
Paris is in a connection, so lovely and
chic are they. Imagine the charms OF
one composed OF velvet of q rosy hue; the
bodice forming the vest is braided with
warm color in the shade known as wine
color. The collar is likewise heavily
braided, and consists of two veivets-the
interior rose, the exterior mauve- The
bodice is attached at the waist with wide
folds of the mauve velvet and finished at
the neck with a cascade of old lace.
Truly delightful is costume of beige
cloth, which is embroidered with white
chenille. So exquisitely is this done that
it gives the effect of white roses scattered
over the gown. The back is Seut en-
princesse, the front and the sides being
caught into wide band of yellow velvet,
fastened with four large moonstones.
Yellow velvet composes the sleeves. and
they are draped at the upper part of the
arm; quantity of flmy lace 1oIms a sort
of chemisette. finished off with two small
7evers in the colored velvet.
There Is also a cape in mauve velvet
trimmed with an empiecement of chin
chilla, a border of the same fur at the
edge of the cape, and a collar of gray fox
filled in with white tulle. From the chin
chiila empiecement there are folds of vel
vet falling to the border of the fur. and
upon each fold is white lace palm edged
with black feathers. Rather complicated,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-17

| inches from the center; and again ruch-
lngs may be allowed with advantage to
extend round the bottom three inches
from the hem. A pale mauve and gray
striped velours flannel treated in this
fashion, with pale mauve ribbons, is most
effective. and another very pretty combi-
nation is pale blue and pink. One OF the
economies of this flannelis that it needs
no lining although in confidence I may
observe that it is very much improved by
one of pongee. which is of all materials
the most delightful to slip on over the
lawn or linen nightgown.
Many who are very cold blooded prefer
the oriental dressing gowns wadded and
quilted. made, lined and EN- broidered
with silk, as they are extremely light and
comfortable. However, I warn any of
you who have in contemplation such a
purchase that large per cent of those on
sale are made of a most inferior silk that
wears out rapidly, and unless you are
ready to spend good round sum for a
superior garment they are to be avoided,
and in the end it is more satisfactory to
have two or three gowns of a light weight
silk and wool at half the outlay.
MARcELLA.
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Satin Remains in Favor

And from it are made many beautiful
garments. One of the loveliest OF evening
gowns was completed the other day, the
skirt being traced with pearls and silver.
The same application was made to the
bodice. In front it is very loose and is so
arranged as to reveal an underbodice and
shouIder-straps of real lace. From Paris
comes quite magnificent creation, which
is to be worn at large dinner party this
season. 1t is of shaded velvet. At the
bottom of the skirt it is OF dark, rich
shade of velvet, but the waist is of the
palest mauve In the waist lace and
sable are so skillfully handled that the re-
suit is wonderfully good and chic.
Those who are fond OF black for evening
wear have shown preference lately for
velvet, as the black watered bengalines
are not near so successful as those in
white, cream, light pink or pale blue, but
quite an unusual number of the most
fashionable matrons have shown a prefer
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becoming. The open sleeves must De
faced with this silk and the gIrdle or rib
bons encircling the waist match. Let the
upper part and sleeves be lined and you
have garment which will prove real
comfort.
Materials of silk and wool are excellent,
likewise. Ali are made with sleeves.
which are wide at the wrists and arm
holes, for dressing gowns should be so
constructed that they can be slipped off
or on in a second. Those of French flannel
may be charmingly pretty if little judi
cious care is manifested in their selection,
then let the flower, figure or stripe be
matched in ribbons and with here and
there frill, the results are all that can be
desired. Two sets of muslin or lace ruff
ties should be always made, so that the
gown may from first to last i'm part that
air dainty women desire Delicate shades
and colors are now universally worn in
our bedrooms, for no longer are hideous
browns and reds tolerated by even those
matrons who have to give due considera-
ton to expenses, for especially do Ameri-
cans love the beautiful in ali things, and
who would look like an Indian squaw by
attiring herself in a blanket wrapper OF
red with black stripes when at a most rea-
sonable figure can be had flaecy gowns of
white, blue or pink. with great silken
cords and tassels that drape the figure
most gracefully and will last with the
smallest amount of care a long time if
sent once or twice to the cleaners during
the year?
There are some exceedingly pretty
striped velours fannels to be obtained in
the market, and the prettiest way of max
ing these is with a pointed hood, open
sleeves and silken girdle. An effective
trim ming 70 such gowns may be made of
quilted ruchings of satin ribbon, these to
border the hood and the sleeves, and edge
the fronts down either side about three
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-17
A STR ANGE SNAKE STORY

Tho following story is related py H. n.
ms. ~ Auron. Kings County. Ellis Is
toron,on on the Goshen branch OF the
conthern Pacific Railroad and his repu-
tation for veracity is unlm peaona D'e'
.Some months ago we had IN our noiile
peculiarly interesting canary piro, slea'
songster and a prime favorlte IN Inc ian
ily. The bird was priced very hlgnly anu
his sudden taking off was mucn Inc Sanie
as losing a member OF the family.
Zone night, long after the family nao
retired NV wife awoke me from souno
slum Der and said she thought something
was wrong with the bird, as it was nuttef'
ing and making great NOISE ! aIoe0'
thinking perhaps my wife was mistahen
or that possibly our troublesome cat nau
been LIFT in the house and was frightening
the canary. The cage containing the plro
swung from a small crane fastened to the
side OF the room.
''Near the cage was small hanging
bookcase containing few volumes. The
distance between the cage and the oooK-
case as they hung on the wall was Just
twelve inches.
al procuI ed light and passing into the
room to my establishments saw an immense
bull snake, with at least ten inches of his
length thrust into the cage. The bird was
dead, as was too late to prevent his
snakeship from striking.
'In some way, unknown to mem ers of
my family, the snake had entered the
house, and in order to reach the cage he
had first drawn himself up the wall until
his length had rested on the bookcase,
then passing his head across the space
separating the cage from the bookcase he
had forced his ugly visage into the cage
and struck the bird. The wires in the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-17
Fur in General Use.

It even figures conspicuously in many
an evening robe; for instance, a delicious
Nile green satin, beautifed with pearls.
has deep frillings Of lace headed and
edged with sable one inch in width.
Great punches of violets apparently hold
it In place on the skirt and bodice. A
pearl-white MORE velvet, queenly gown
made princess style, is possessed OF I'M
usual charms, for down the front extends
a piece of priceless lace, with just the
amount of fullness necessary for perfect
grace, ard bordering this on either side
extend long strips of ''royal sable" and
this regal fur also edges the gar
ment. A beautiful arrangement of
lace and fur encircles the wearer's
(she is a beautiful grand other) neck
and here and there among the folds OF lace
peep the most attractive of little sable
heads, some of which have eyes of real
rubies, some OF emeralds and one has
diamond orbs. cannot begin to do
justice TO this simply perfect WORK of art,
which is rather beyond the means of most
of us, still it appeals to me like beautiful
picture which it would be impossible to
pass by without an exclamation of pleas
ure. But before quite dismissing this gown
let me tell you that it is lined throughout
with the pales: mauve taffeta, full ruche
of which borders the trained skirt; the
lace front is draped over satin of exactly
the same mauve shade, and over this is
also arranged the quaint collar-like yoke
of lace and sable, and among the coils of
silvery hair just let me suggest tiny
sable's head with eyes of amethysts.
Creations in velvet are by no means un-
usual and connoisseurs declare that for
evening wear but few colors show to such
an advantage IN velvet as a light and
tender pink covered all over with tiny
silver feur-de-lis:
Bluette and peoples, colored or in black,
are worked on many satin gowns, and
several OF the tulles and lace that nre
EN- broidered in pailletes and gold thread
are still employed as French trimmings
on many of the fronts and backs of low
cut bodices. Black lace worked with true
lovers knots and steel and gold inter.
mixed with turquoises of various sizes
trimmed most successfully q handsome
gown.
Quite striking and very becoming to a
handsome brunette is scarlet crepe de
chine. The bodice has innumerable ruches
and revers of black and white check. The
white mousseline de sole cravat is edged
with a narrow frill of the same.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-17

either in the front or through its outer
covering. All the collars are high. but
they are filled in with soft bouiilonnes;
this is most becoming to the chin and
neck.
And [ am delighted with half-length
theater wrap OF white silk broche with
colored roses. 1t is made full and basque
like IN the back and simply immense loose
open sleeves that extend well over the
waist Round the shoulders is pretty
hood lined with rose pink velvet from
which rises high Medicis collar of the
same. 1t is edged everywhere with sable,
which makes it costly wrap. The lining
is of rose pink satin
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-17
For the Men.
.ARcELLA.

As the interest in golf is increasing in
this City it is well to know that plain
knitted golf stockings, with bright pat
tern on the part that turns over. are
among the latest importations from Lon
don direct. Such stocking are made in
dark browns, grays and fawns, but the
grays and browns are best liked. Apropos
of golf, Him, who is now in the coun-
try, near New York, amusingly remarks:
Even New York has caught the Scotch
fever, and out here they play golf in the
snow and wear absurd plaid lies and read
the Bonnie Brier Bush of a Sunday.
but before l had left New York the
Scotch and the French and the Cont
mental bizarre ideas had all vanished.
Men are not wearing gaudy neckties.
To-day the man of fashion affects
white ascots, made for him, and now and
then he wears q black or one figured.
Even the waistcoat of brilliant hue, seen
TO perfection after the horse show, has
faded away. Here in the country, how
ever, we do things differently. We are in
multi. Our golf stockings reflect the hues
of the rainbow. the tartan and the
heather, and our Knockers are OF honest
tweed, with dash of color as fascinating
as just suspicion of absinthe in a cock
tail or the passing near of the garlic in a
bowl of salad"
With evening dress the waistcoat almost
universally worn is white Marseilles or
pique, double breasted, three buttons, and
U-shape, with narrow collar around the
U. White silk and pongee in its natural
color have been fashionable, and even
white silk wastcoats, with small flower,
in white applique, have been worn. The
threatened introduction of black satin
waistcoats for wear with Tuxedo coats has
proved false alarm thus far. q. G.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-17
Love S Chance.

With him she strolls the shelving sands,
Or walks the woodlands airy;
He seems to be hero bold,
And she to him some fairy.
Fair Cupid's marked them for his own,
And soon their troth is plighted;
She smiles on him, he smiles on her
Two souls foreer united.
OF late there's been sudden change,
In loves uncertain weather;
The tender looks, the smiles, the jests,
Have vanished altogether.
She hardly says word to him;
He walks with sternest carriage;
I wonder if they've had tiff,
Or is the troubie-marriage?
Harlem Life.
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cage where he had entered were pressed
aside, showing that he had used consider
able strength in order to force an entrance.
ut was no easy task to extricate the
snake from the cage, and when released it
did not take me long to dispatch the rep
tile. By actual measurement he was four
feet long, and how he entered the house,
which is screened, and then carried his
length up the wall to the bookcase, is still
to me a mystery"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-17
The Illustrations

This week are OF unusual intesest. The
"Astrakan Jacket" has a close fitting vest,
short rounded basque and high Macaire
collar in black Persian lamb. fastened
with military frogs and horn or tortoise
shell olivettes. Scrolls of the same braid
are conspicuous on the sleeves.
The Afternoon Costume" is described
as being "a gown of red cloth, deliberately
EN- broidered on the skirt, and cIose-htting
bodice with black braid, jet and silk.
Chemisette in pleated silk muslin. Co.
DULLES of lace on either side of the draped
collar in black satin, like the belt. Nous
quetaire hat in black velvet, trimmed
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-17

round the high crown with puffings of
gold tissue and chenille braid; piumes of
black ostrich tips"
The artistic evening bodice is carried out
in yellow chiffon over pink glace silk,
headed with a pointed band and tiny silver
sequins and bcasting bolero and shoulder
puffs OF daffodil and sunset-pink glace,
with sprinkling OF silver sequins and an
edging of narrow mink. Sequin-edged
rutfies finish the yellow CHI ffon sleeves,
and two large paste buttons complete the
front of the bodice
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-17
Dressing GoWns.

Beautiful ones may nowadays be owned
by even the least we'll off of US, for elder
down and French hannels are obtainable
at such extremely low prices in most fetch
ing shades. For instance, take gray
eiderdown, have it made up full and loose.
the fronts crossing. with a vatican pleat
in the back and short train and deep
rolling collar of whatever color is most
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-17
Widows Wedding Gowns

Are usually now made of velvet and this
season the most fashionable have shown
preference for either gray, heliotrope or
dark blue. Such dresses are generally
made long with Louis XIV jackets and
handsomely embroidered satin waistcoats,
a considerable amount of vinate embroid-
cry being permissible. Silver gray poplin
trimmed with fur is also liked by some.
A small and exquisite bonnet with be-
coming veil is usually worn,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-17
A Flv-heaf Poem.

To a little girl ,cin a story-6ook-" Wy1nps," By
Evelyn ShGrpJ
Here, in this book, the wise may find
A world exactly to their mind.
From fairy kings to talking fish,
There's everything such persons WishI
sweeter little maid than you
Never read a story through.
Through a sweeter little book
Little maid shall never look.
WILLIAM WATSON in London Academy.
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adorn many an imported dress, as well as
hats and bonnets galore. One creation,
a white satin gown, had fringe of violets
at The knees, and at the hem large.bunches
OF the same adorned each shoulder of the
bodice, which was also of satin, embroid-
cred with diamonds.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-17
Wraps for the Opera.

Concerning opera cloaks. an English
correspondent furnishes this valuable in
formation: "These have become a most
costly and important part OF dress. We
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-17

is it not2 But we must not forget that it
had to be something out Of the common
10 suit the situation. Remember, the
lady is supping in restaurant with her
husband Her hat must also not be for
gotten. 1t is formed of alternate gaugirgs
of mauve mousseline de sole and velvet,
caught up on one side with punches of
Parma and Russian violets and pink car
nations. From these issue an aigrette of
orchids and mauve violet irises, and you
can have no idea of the lovely toque this
combination OF color and material makes.
Toilette upon the stage is one of the ele-
ments of success. So no wonder the great
dressmakers take such pains in the evoIu-
ton of charming creations.
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ence for gray watered bengaline, as with
rare old lace, fine sable and touch of
silver embroidery, truly wonderful are
the results. especially when worn by a
woman with a bright color and a clear
skin. Sallow women and brunettes should
carefully avoid almost every shade of gray.
A matron of my acquaintance lately
exploited with signal success the charms
of a white satin dress heavily covered with
jet embroidery, long lines of jet sequins
falling from the waist to the hem of this,
and the coat bodice Of louis Seize order was
entirely covered with Jet sequins showing
a vest cut square at the top and made of
scarf of lace twisted into a bow. This
was completed for theater wear with an
Empire coat of black satin lined with
white satin with sable collar lied round
the neck with scarf of old lace, and the
matron, who was really a matron owning
to some fifty summers. looked quite
charming.