The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1898-10-20
New York Fashions.

Millinery, Flaring styles, Pladed Silks,
Bayadere Effects. Skirts, Jackets and
Capes. Notes and Answers.
Correspondence of The Journal
Between the majestic Gainsborough and
the small evening hat come many inter
mediate shapes, the majority tlarng at
the ''side front" usually a very becom-
ing style, while rather large, broad brimm-
ed felts are chosen by those who dislike
fiarng hats. All styles are heavily
trimmed, the tlaring toque, however, which
requires in most cases a large puckered
crown with fur on velvet loops and one
or more ostrich plumes, does not afford
room for the overplus of trimming which
can be piled on a larger hat, and is at pres
ent the leading shape. Chffons is
novelty on winter hats, and used as ruch
:ngs on velvet rosettes with wide chiffon
plaitings around the rosettes, the effect is
very attractive. Hair dressing is ah i'm
portant part of the flaring hat, as the
front hair should be very fluffy, and the
back quite low.
FOR A TINE
Wool fabrics were so handesom- that
silks or satins were somewhat ignored;
now, however, the exact opposite is the
case and silks have regained their former
position. Satins Of every kind are stylish,
but naturally attention is chiefly attracted
toward fancy silks and those which Lord
Il Taylor are showing combine many beau
tiful desi GINS in the one charming ensemble.
On a pale-hued MORE surface run plaids
in stylish contrasts, W lille from among the
bars half turned leaves of a darker tint
seem to peep out; or waving garlands of
pink r,sebuds on maize yellow moire
illustrate the Bayadere idea; then again,
white silk cords transverse a blue
surface.
ANOTHER PRETTY FANCY
Is pink satin stripes through small
chene figures, or clusters of white satin
stripes through similar designs. Broad,
white satin stripes on colored moires are
very effective and at present every kind
of moire may be utilized, or shaded silk
as well, particularly when embellished
with floral figures. Crimson gros grain
silk with narrow black stripes at the centre
and vide ones at the edge will make
handsome waists, with the wide stripes
used as trimmings. Velvet bow knot
designs in burnt orange. magenta OF
turquoise blue on black silk, OF black on
white silk, afford ovely contrasts, harmon
izing with millinery and dress materials.
NEW SKIRTS
Are plain in front and on the sides with
a little fulness sometimes next to none)
at the back, and a deep tlaring circular
hounce sets the seal of novelty. Plain
skirts. however, trimmed with handsome
braid on passementerie are also shown.
They are a most untidy length, dragging
at the back, and must be held Up or
the edges will almost Immediately be worn
out. A modification of the blouse 'front.'
re appears, and sleeves are almost tight.
Just a little fullness, on little cap, stands
between us and the absolutely tight
sleeves.
ALMOST ANY SHAPE IN JACKETS
Is admissible-either very short or with
loose or tight fronts on tlaring three
quarter coat or medium length tight
fitting jackets in which last the hand
some grades are closely braided. As
usual, handsome fur is preferred as trim
ming for collar and revers particularly with
velvet capes or coats, bit braiding in all
gradations is stylish and acceptable.
Capes flare also, the ommipresent circular
piece being set around them and often
times carried up the front, productive of a
very ungraceful appearance.
FLORENCE Hall" Chene silks are again
fashionable, both in large or small figures
and the only change that is necessary N
your waist is to make the sleeves smaller.
Fannie Mathews" You can make
a handsome hat-crown yourself, by
having a piece of black or colored
velvet about fifteen inches square stamp
ed in an open pattern, and follow it
out in black spangles. They are very
cheap. Two thousand for twenty cents.
No black lace is used on hats. The sub
stitute is colored chiffon, or heavy white
lace, cut out and appliqned on velvet.
VERONA CLARK.
Say mo" whena dealer offers you sub
stitute for Hoods Sarsaparilla. There is