The Monmouth inquirer., 1898-12-15

as possible. This is certainly move in
the right direction. as cut-up bits OF
costly fur seems as senseless and useless
as the same treatment Of rare laces Of
Lyons velvet.
Poika-dotted effects appear upon new
silks and fancy satins, on Iaeea, pleated
net and chiffon neck trimmings, velvet
ribbons and black and colored velvets.
and white and celored chenille. SILK
and velvet spots are likewise seen on
every sort of ostrich feather. plume, tip,
quill and breast plumage used in the
newest autumn millinery Dainty light
weight evening silks, with tiny polka
dot in single color, make attractive
toilets, with the waist cut-doWn and
completed by guimp and narrow vest
front Of Liberty silk or satin, the color
Of the seeding. The sheath-skirt IS
trimmed above the hems With rows Of
black guipure insertion. underlaid with
ribbon, the color OF the silk dot, and
the same decoration is used on the
waist and sleeves with very pretty
effect.
The time honored blouse has by no
means been dropped by fashion. On the
contrary, not few high-class tailors
still consider that 1t is more chic and
attractive for youthful wearers, with
certain styles of costume, than any
other sort OF garment cape, coat.
cloak, or jacket that the season has
produced. Velvets, corduroys, and
French broadcloths are all used
for these blouses that are trimmed
with black astrakham. Some Of the
blouses are open to the belt over a
fancy vest, others fastened straight
down the front. with military epaulettes
over the shoulders a military collar,
and very often a. short trimmed basque
piece, which is adjustable
The liking for narrow ribbon frills
and ruches increases-if that is pos
sfbIe. Three, four, and even five rib
bons OF assorted coIors are frequently
combined to complete the trimming OF
a gown. A rich blue drap-de'ote gown
trimmed with tiny frilIs in green, eeru,
and old rose ribbons looked very chic
and youthful among a number OF ella
borate and elegant trousseau gowns
Shaded effects Of one color are natural
" to be preferred by those whose
tastes are subdued. Many women lack
that fine sense of color so conspicuous
among the French. who constantly ar
range daring color-schemes with most
artistic and charming results.
An exceedingly smart-looking little
fur coat is made with a single rever
turning back towards the left shoulder
from the double-breasted front. The
coat and basques are cut in one. Many
Of the less expensive furs look we'll
made into small coats or jackets, and II
the purse win not reach to sable seal,
mink and otter, the best quality OF silk
and plush always looks ladylike. Mate
lasse may again be worn, and it IS
handsome and durable--or taken--one
does not hesitate to choose the style
and material that is most convenient.
Although we protest against the rapid
ity of fashions changes, we benefit IN
this way-that when we wear tnc
models Of seasons ago. NO one is sure
whether it is an incoming or retiring
mode. for, like history. fashion often
must repeat itself.
Entire windows in many of the i'm
porting houses are taken up with a
special exhibit of the new silk and wool
fabrics, with plaids or large crossing
bars in soft, shaggy boucle or cama's
hair weaYes. These are not Scotch tar
tans at all, but show coior -blendings
with black, dark green. or brown that