Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-01-31

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emilia by way OF trimming, arranged In
ueep Nandyke points. the bands being
ABOUT quarter OF a yard anart and
encircling the skirt In horizontal d,rec-
uon. The bodice IS not like ANYTHING
ever saw before. Il has deep corselet
OF Jewelled passementerie on cream
sa'in' small emeralds repeating the green
vi the cloth, surrounded by a mass OF
my priiiants ana silver sequins. Sc
gums, by the way. are becoming daily
more fashionable. But 10 oontInre with
the gown: Below the iewelled corselet
there are some quaint little basaues Of
cioth bordored with chinchilla, while
ABOVE there Is a cloth boloro very trinity
CUT ana edged with chinchilla. Round
me arfnhoies are gray bands OF soft fur,
Whlle epaulettcs " plain cloth, and very
luii are or somewhat different shade
or green. The sleeves ft quite tightly
from the shoulder TO the wrist sure
warning that the day Of the balloon
sleeNe IS over. The centre OF the front g.
the bodice is finished in the daintiest
manner imaginable. with a bow OF white
SATIN az the throat. and jabot Of fine
cream lace, second bow Of the satin
helng placed where the talbot ends. AL
together, the composition IS q master
piece ana makes a superb toilet for a
woman with "a dign1ed carriage ] sup
pose that / sGhould look a fright in It,
ana l must confess that / found some
comfort I'm the thought.
USE OF ASTRACHAN.
Another gown is made most effective
by the graceful use Of Astrachan, the
skirt being Of sapphire blue cloth ar
RANGED In series o. graduated
panels. each edged with strips
OF fur running from the waist to the
mem. a deep band Of darl,-blue velvet
encircles the waist. the upper part of the
bodice being Of chine silk arranged in
oeep tucks. running horizontally, and de-
signed 70 have the appearance of scat
tered corn-hower blossoms and green
leaves. on a foundation Of the palest
tea-rose yellow Strange 20 say. there
Is nothing but the most perfect harmony
IN these shades. The dainty bodice IS
half concealed under a double bolero of
oark-blue cloth, each zouave being edged
with Asirachan and cut into a sharp
point. The sleeves are cut in three leaf
like epaulettes. cut in points Ike the
bolero, and edged with a tiny strip Of
fur.
The tailor-made gown Of the collection
OF nut-brown cloth has n skirt that fits
closely TO the figure from the waist to
the knees. 1t is trimmed just below the
knees with three bands Of sable, the fur
encircling the skirt. and the bands being
about six inches apart. Below the bottom
row of fur is placed n full, deep flounce
Of brown cloth which sets off n pretty
foot in a most charming manner The
bodice is made in a tight-ntting shape
with short full basques bordered with
sable, and neatly cut cloth revers edged
with sable, and turned back to show a
.fra.
floral design being worked out in small
silver sequins. This is a model that Will
suit almost any kind of figure, and it is
particularly smart looking model
There were also two lovely princess
dresses. Now princess gown is one Of
the most perfect styles Of dress, II there
is a perfect figure underneath or II
figure can be made shapely by judicious
padding, but such a garment on a woman
who is naturally angular and thin 30 my
mind is a perfect abominaticn. We, in
America, l am pleased to say, are aware
Of all these things, and Dame Fashion
allows US to dress accordingly, as long as
we keep in range Of the leading style.
The styles Of princess robe are being car
ried over into the summer gowns, and
for those who can wear them l cannot
recommend anything prettier.
SOCIETY'S LATEST FAD.
English society has now a new fad 1t
is the spinning wheel, and it is pleasing
10 note that the fad in this instance is
useful, for its readoption has not been
brought about to ornament the house
hold. but 10 give our Emphatic and
sometimes lazy society women something
that is pleasing to do. The spinning
wheel has been reintroduced by the
Princess OF Wales, and since that time
the craze has spread until a fashionable
English home is not complete without
one Of these ancient contrivances.
The Duchess of Fife makes use OF her
wheel TO spin the yarn with which she
afterwards kLits her husbands golf
stockings, and it can safely be said that
next season viii see our upper ten"
bicyclists wearing home made hose,
which, Of course, Will be far superior in
quality to the store goods even the most
expensive kind.
For my part I think the fad an excel
lent one and every one knows a spinning
wheel is a most decorative object
EMBROIDERED COLLARS FOR
SMELLS.
Our London correspondent writes that
a celebrated London firm has brought
out and introduced the idea and design Of
embroidering the collars Of gentlemen's
coats for evening wear. These are being
beautifully worked. and having seen and
examined some Of their specimens, l am
not surprised to find that they have
proved so attractive that, as l am given
10 understand, the demand for these en-
broideries is almost greater than the
supply at present. The ldea seems 10
have thoroughly taken" and one great
merit greatly TO be appreciated is that
II is not likely to be copied by any but
the rich. owing to the increase of ex-
nensa due to the artistic decoration and
design. The turned-back collar is lined
and covered with a rich, black corded
silk Of the best quality, ana on TINS IS
$3.50 original and artistic designs, which
&C mon exouisitely embroidered with
HACK silk-purse purse twist, forming a
charming decoration when finished. AS
vel no colors are introduced. These en-
broidered collars should certain" be seen