The Elbert County tribune., 1898-10-13
MISS GOODWIN'S FASHION TALK

The lace scarfs that were so much in
favor years ago are worn again. Some
OF them that ] noticed particularly were
made OF the finest net and were trimmed
around the edges and ends with appliques
of lace. All of the popular laces, bith
heavy and delicate being used.
They are unusually long this year. and
are n trihe broader at the ends for they
are supposed 10 be knotted Into short
bow at the throat. while the ends fail
nearly TO the bottom of the gown. The
addition of wired lace Medicis at the
back of the scarf gives touch OF chic to
u scarf.
The Jackets.
Tho cutnway jackets of this season es-
pecially adapt themselves to the scarf
and boa effects: while with the close fit
ting jacket. the round collar shapes Of
neck trimming suit best.
Just now the shops exhibit such a va
riety of models. from the simplest spang-
led butterfly bow to the most elaborate
collets. Even the simplest among them
demands n pretty price. price that the
frugal minded woman frowns over when
she counts up the cost of materials. Her
efforts at duplicating these models at
home so often proves disastrous though
for n knack that amounts almost TO n
talent must be possessed by a woman
who fashions successfully these confec-
tions.
A simple ribbon tie that was particu-
larly smart worn with plain black cloth
gown was made of white MORE. 1t was
carried twice around the neck. knotted
In four-in-hand fashion, and the ends
We're brought down into the narrow celn-
ture of white MORE. Three tiny button
holes We're worked down the middle Of the
tie; and novel studs of stars and Jet were
inserted. giving quite an air of dash
With this tie there was n high band
mounted by narrow fiaring collar of the
MORE. 1t was detachable SO that the era
vat alone could be worn.
A Four-in-Hnnd.
Another four-in-hand that was charm
ing. worn with an Eton jacket was n
combination of mauve satin and Chantilly
lace. The band that went around the
neck. the knot and one end of the tie
were of the satin The other end, and
the frill that mounted the band, were of
Chantilly lace.
A broad sash ribbon, double faced in
two shades of violet. was employed for
another smart four-in- hand. 1t was
mounted by pointed Medicls collar and
the ends of the tie were cut bias fashion
and allowed 10 hang loose TO within three
inches of the waist-band. When worn
with a cutaway Jacket the effect of these
ribbon ties is particularly charming. es-
pecially If bit OF crisp taffeta blouse
is visible tool
The same tailor built gown, worn with
a front OF accordion plated mousseline
de sole and a boa OF some light material
becomes a dressy afternoon toilette.
Such a chic shopper l noticed on the
Rue de la Palx. In a gown of elephant
gray cloth trimmed with black braid. The
gown was made with n Jacket that was
cut away to show n vest of paler gray
mousseiine de sole. A long full boa made
of coarse gray net with the edges all
outlined with narrow black velvet. gave
such dressy touch to the gown. 1t was
OF lighter shade than the gown and
reached below the kness.
a Sort of Boa.
A pretty little confectlon that was n
compromise between n tour de cou and n
boa was made of ribbon and feathers. At
the back there was a large fat bow of
wide black satin ribbon, held by an oval
strass buckle. 1t was mounted by nine
black tips arranged to give the effect Of
a high Medlcls collar. The bow and tins
were attached to a long black ostrich
feather boa that reached nearly to the
knees.
A tour de cou. made OF an Intense shade
of violet velvet. was novel. 1t consisted
of series of seven windmill bows OF
narrow velvet ribbon. attached to an in
visible band of the same. At the center
of each bow there was a small oval strass
buckle.
Around the tops OF the bows there was