The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-01-07

rIc. Though really light, this goods has
very rich appearance and makes most
sumptuous outdoor gown when judicious-
ly trimmed. 1t requires little trimming,
but " hat it does get should be OF the rich
est, Fur is one Of the most suitable trim.
minRs, and fur can no worn az trimming
quite up to May. There are several differ
ent patterns in the reps-that IL to say,
the cords vary in size and groupings. In
some the whole surface Is repped in cords
of the same size. In others there are some
large and some small grouped, so that one
large cord will have two or four small or
graduated sizes. This gives very heavy
and rich appearance. A gown made of
such reps as this would require fur bands
or plush. Nothing else would do.
Poplins will be presented in enormous
quantities, and / suppose worn by those
who have never had experience with that
treacherous material. 1t Is intended for
outdoor wear, but there Is just where 1t
should not be worn, for the least damp
ness causes 1t 10 crinkle and crimp up un'
til she who starts out with dress sweep
ing the pavement may come to be regard
ed as a very advanced dress reformer be-
fore she returns. This is a pity, for poplin
is a very pretty stuff and makes up effect
shrinking The Irish poplin does not
shrink quite so much, but no one should
depend upon it for an outdoor dress Irish
poplin for handsome tea gowns is positive
ly unriyaled in point of richness and beau
ty. 1t is also handsome for reception and
every other ceremOnious requirement or
function that takes place indoors-that Is,
in our uncertain climate. 1t Is richer in
appearance than any but the heaviest and
stiffest of brocades, and in some cases 1t Is
handsomer.
For ordinary walking suits for early
and late spring there Is an almost endless
line Of shepherds s checks in rather loosely
woven wool. Some of these are very neat
and pretty In design and coloring. Some
Others are not quite SO pretty, yet each
will find its owner some day, The black
and white check In pinhead size and in
checks of one six teenth Of an inch think,
will be popular. They are so neat and
"Frenchy." Trimmed with little black
velvet, these checks are among the most
satisfactory dress materials there are. They
are always shown, but rather ginger4y fo1
the last ten years, but now they are
brought out in graded sizes of checks and
An SO many styles of colorinR that 1t Is
clear they are In for a run. And am glad
.oI IL, lOr 9nty are neat anu iauylho ior oN'
ery one a. the toddler TO the grand
moJner ana are nike suitable for home OF
street They rather partake Of the canvas
weave than the close cashmere weave Of
other days.
Speaking OF canvas reminds me that
nearly half II not quite half Of the new
spring and next summers goods will b'
In canvas weave, These are SO open tina
they will easily show the lining beneath
and yet they are firm and will not slip o.
stretch, the threads being crossed in new
way that holds them firmly. There is alb
Bolutely no limit to the different fanoie
wrought out in these canvas weayes
Lined, they are quite warm enough TO
April, and they will be cool for all but th
very hottest days The canvas weayes ar
all very open and very pretty. The fla
aolors are seen In thom good deal. Th