The times., 1897-08-22
FALL FASHIONS
FOR TRAVELLERS.

~-'AN - N-4t AH4lHlltlaSd tAt dAlllNl 70 q
oompIeOe wardrobe. The hideous creations
oI earlier days have been relegaued TO OBJ
Hgion, and there are no reminders iodayof
Tong suffering past. unless il be the
long, lean masculine linen duster OF the
Southern and Western tourist. or the
sacred alpaca Of the priest, who is en-
5uying the fruits Of his labor in a well
earned summer outing. We have changed
aIl that, and the dust cloak Of today is a
garment Of distinction. one seen lately
an Il lady of high degree in the social
world is made OF changeahle silk, accor-
dion plated. The back aud front are
drawn IA at tie waist by a round ribbon
belt, passing under two groups of plait-
ings directly IL front. These are allowed
% hang loose
The blouse sleeve is trimmed with epau-
lettes, and round revers OF accordion plaits
at the wrist. High plated Elizabethan col
lar cacircled with ribbons fastened in y
Knot VITA long ends in front. A simpler,
less expensive and more all-round useful
affair * a long cape in very lightweight
silky mohair, q good quality is indis-
penSable, and the most economical for
hA@A41N VI llAAc AtoN1lisllOl dAt 1pl " DC
given hard wear. BlacE is trifle funereaI
and there Is no color 50 generally becoming
o. so entirely satisfactory as the per snnal
navy blue, which never seems TO go out of
fashion Something more jaunty and de-
bORair Ior young women who are not 50
careful OF their skirts and care more for
style than service is desirable. II is OF
brown or blue or green cloth, and Is lined
4 A. OH xr~fsb n rfg .Fzfa
plaid in silK or wool Down the front and
around the bottom is a silhouette Of braid,
double TOM in scalIoped effect. On the
sides and middle Of the back is a large
BcroH ~ wide braid The capuchin hood is
lined with tie Scotch plaid and outlined
with three rows of narrow braid. The
collar il high, square pointed affair; also
edged with narrow braid. There are also
three loops with buttons e. faSUeni in front
al the wearer's discretion.
Another cloth cap, suitable for travelling,
Us longer and more sedate, is also of cloth
al very light weight, in color rich golden
brown II is cut perfectly circular, of
material with deep tacks, and is finished
w:Jh raw edge of deep pink cloth
The cape is lined Throughout with the
same color A wide point laps over infront.
and is fastened with a handsome gilt or
steel ornsment. The collar is very high,
with deep points falling over the sides;
these are heavily embroidered in fine gilt
or steel beads TO match the ornaEIents in
front, and TO suit the fancy Of the wearer
For older women black could be substituted
for the lining and harrow edge, and the
collar supplemented by an elaborate and
Intricate pattern in very fine black braid.
Iiitle tots of tender years are not over
looked IL tie provision made for summer
4ray-l. and linens and pongees. as well as
mole pretentious stuffs, have been pressed
Into service TO protect their delicate mus
li8s. din4ities, anG bauistes
one distinctly Frenchy, breathing sim
pli'ity in every line, is OF brown Hol-
land, braided and trimmed with ruffles
OF taffeta ribbon There IL a square sailor
collar Tithlittle tucss and ivory but tons, in
front. The sleeve is made with a puff,
finished with braided band ruffle of
tafteta falls over the wrist. Steamer capes
are made of heavy reversible cloth. in
shawl patterns, with fringe.
With pctuooats frilled around the knee
and b.otee OF patent leather. the season
may be said TO be ia fun swing II is
fIillS. frills- frlls, and lace in prodi"ality
Thus are the elect, who have the real lace,
ard hardly less those not so fortunate, who
must put up with limitations such pretty
initiate ms, however, thai sometimes women
OF well Known taste even prefer them
1T is Il wcli-known fact that, with some
1Dtable exceptions, these are more suit
atle for trimmings for even real lace
loses liaf its charm, heavy as il is ant
10 be. and clumsy
An Illus ration Iu.giIt he given in the case
OF a woman who was the fortunate pos
SCISSOR, or so one would think, of a rlunn
tit. or B1chess lace. As an honored guest
at special function, she was desirous of
doiig fun justice to the occasion and her
lace a. well An iyory-white satin gown
was decided upon. as a sunptuouS and fit
ting background, and the dreSSmaker en-
joined 90 put on az many yards, rs, fig
ura'lveiy speaking. it would hold, and
whatever you do, don't cut il - The
vehement proteaations of the French
woman we're of no avail, and she began
the wort with great dissatisfaction on her
part The innocent victim Of her o-vn OBJ
sinacy had a youthful, prettyish face,
frameG in beautiful white braids- in fact,
this was her chief attraction Well. the
sCwL was finished, and certainly the lace
was piled on 10 her hearts content. and
the lace-ioyer fingered its heavy lEesbes
lovingly The result WIS not toy any means
satisfactory II was too heavy, too
pIo.iiEal. and, in short, too everything
An this, however, made no impression on
the victim; neither did madame's tight
Tipped silence, she figuring in her mind
tire actual cost in dollars and cents. The
envy and rout OF the various ladies chose
was even sereneiy otliyious OF the act that
1t was not becoming and positively did
her Unjust ice. Sine went and saw, but did
not conquer. The whispered commengs of
a frivolous few reached her ear deSignsily.
''Isn't she a sight, She looks like > lace
importer. who has just smuggled in ..er
whole stock, and is wearing il al on her
back" 1t is needless TO add that ler
evcniHg was spoiled, and the peacock s
plumes swept the dust.
ScTuples have vanished with the last
turn OF fashions wheel. The old chantiIly
flOunces, nlantiliass sacks, pa sol coynrs,
etc, cf cur GrandEnothers, kept rerer entiy
through ali yiCissitudes, a badge Of ;en-
ti.ity, have at last gone the way OF their
predecessors. An enormous deal OF ch lr-
tnly, white and black, is worn, enc sees
IT everywhere. chiefly over pearl, gray
and whites, which seem to give it at;d.sd
disiin,tion, whereas oolor rather deiracts
and takes from its dignity.
For earay autumn a very pretty finish
and general freshening up for gowns that
have been pretty W ell puttheir PAGES during
a long and active season, is a deep collar
Of nlousseline de sole over color This fs
made Of mousseline gathered very full