The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-11-27


UxEDo. Newport and Lenox are
deserted. Golf votaries have
turned their backs upon the links
Ii and followed their erztwaile
champion, Miss Hoyt. into the
field OF social functions. Every
,cav Is IL to&D-that IS, every one worth
s.c~snx-and We are Al 50 glad to be back
= dear old Gotham. Our metropolitan
E.s.sons nave been restored TO their orig
-, snIeudor under James careful super
..s.an. and miiady Is 0nce more seen In
.ceustoned places with good appetite ana
.~cellsnt digestive apparatus. which Is part
!. - layout acquired during a summer So
= 80 IN these times OF athletic activity
r..,.sof assem- bled, as matter Of course.
=. ire horse show, and all other deiin-
ss..srts rushed pe.lmeli TO town for Thanks
xss~sur which. BY the way, has, grown to
- distinctive festive occasion. House
.s.sis. are the order Of the day. I've been
k.S6sr 70 a Murray Hill home. which Is to
~. The scene OF a weeks gayety, beginning
IN cathedral worship on the day proper.
srserxpersed with good old style family re-
-.sons- appropriately ending in a cotilIon
I = militaire as fitting tribute to beloved
11roes Ia blue and brass.
H.turally. under these conditions my
Ar,shts reverted TO the ever perpiexing
s,ohIem OF frocks. i gadeed = lot. / FREE
cc.sntsd the shops, peered into the clothes
.hlnefs where the subtle perfume of
rs,ts PRODUCTIONS fairly intoxicated. and
nus learned much Of prevalent fashions.
! rnrtIaiiy compensating for the lack OF a
pjethoric parse
fueh 4 bewldering assortment OF fetch
~ fashious and extravagant accessories
- never before combined 10 wheedle shin
- shskels from milady's Melted purse OF
Gun METAL
A. m echo OF the recent disappointment
.sn var we hear madame extoi the virtues
q tas Dewey skirt"
aIt gives to mllady height"
s.The graceful ftounce admirably reveals
uilady's superb curves"
III Ia yraiment charmant.'' pUrrs the
uantAu maker.
WITH heightened yoke and nounce abso-
lu,esy devoid OF suiiness madame will ex-
claim scstaticaily:
apar.s has no model like unto you! You
are beautiful. Give me the mirror! lei.
ki lock-
So ;ae world OF woman Is persuaded.
Hence the Dewey skirt In vogue consists
OF a sheathlike yoke, with undulatIng
nouace as scans or deep as taste dictates.
II Is no longer a question OF fuliness but
bow closely can you initiate the pin
backs" Of long ago.
One OF the most attractive examples OF
ne new skirt was worn by q chum OF
nine. the younger sister Of a Grace church
ride. II was a bronzy gray cloth deyel-
eped Ii modish material known as pompon
natng. The snug fitting yoke OF plain
10Th described deep, round point In front.
0ding abruptly over the hips, about eight
inches below the waist line. guiltless Of
seam or fullness. and from this hung a
~itsh v4n ~ Ia oha
nile dotted.
II was a dream.
Curious eyes and envious glances pro-
claimed Il success.
A tiny silk cord laced over half dozen
jeweled buttons closed the center seam at
back. A similar mode of decoration was
employed to fasten the simple bodice which
d known TO fame as the ''Echley over
waist" and without doubt IL Is the most
chic evolution OF the blouse UP to date. /,
b sleeveless skirted and bit bouffant In
front II Is worn with a gumpe like unto
your gown and may be made OF mousse
. line. heavy lace on In fact any combination
Of sheer stuffs. and ribbons and laces.
Don't imagine deaf people. tina. these &C
earass descriptions and daily hints from
Paris originate in my own small brain.
II Is madame who gowns fnajemoiseiie and
after the manner of her countrywomen
ehat,ers necessarily at my fittings who is
responsible Little does the shrewd bar
gamer trafficking in IDEAS. ken that turn
her volubllity TO account. Did she even
suspect, IA be seeking another unusual
calling for "a mam'selle OF society"
But 10 return to my subject. I'm going
70 tell you ali discovered along the av-
sane before forge; 1t.
The modes OF the moment are so infinite
ID variety tha, to be properly gowned'' Is
the most important point, SO madame says,
and her advice on the subject is not given
grn,ul.ousy.
Unqualified praise was bestowed npon n
striking costume donned by Mrs. Stuy-
yesans Fish. the new socsa! leader, 81 a
Sherry gathering. She was simply radiant
IN marvellous combination OF black and
white. with the order Of It's association re-
vsfsed-for instance. white lace sleeves with