The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-02-12
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
Materials for Spring and Summer
Open Weaves-Close Surfaces
Crepons-New Millinery-Notes-
Answers
Regular Correspondence of the Advocated

Irregular Correspondence of the Advocated
FEBRUARY, 8, 1898.
The coming season will be one par &c
cetlencc of open weaves which surpass IN
boldness anything hitherto put upon the
market. Grenadines and Examines, be-
cause lending themselves specially to such
ideas, are in great favor and traversed by
very heavy threads that often surround
open spaces, become very marked IN ap-
pearance. Intervals large enough to ad-
NIT finger tip are seen, and effective goods
are woven in hemstich patterns that some
times extend all over the surface or again
appear in stylish borderings. OF course
such fabrics require silk Innings and pretty
contrasts between Innings and outer mate
rails may be expected. With this in view,
most of the new open goods are IN black
and the more So because black on black Is
always elegant and may be frightened on
occasion, by colored accessories.
CLOSELY WOVEN MATERIALS
are OF course necessity and here sinu
lation of open styles is seen by stripes OF
lace that are stitched on or by lace-like
weavings in the goods. Many show, like
wise. numerous contrasts in color, but plain
fabrics having simulated rows of braiding
around the skirt, are commendable by rea-
son of their simplicity. Tucks, woven IN
the goods. are IA marked feature in Spring
importations and go to show that tucks In
general will be again IN much favor. \
majority of these woven tucks are III silk
on wool and in deeper shade than the
goods. so as to show them off.
CREPoNs,
in expensive varieties. are genuine sur
prise. since the expectation was general
that last season marked the end of their
existence. This. however, is found ms
take and they appear in such numbers as
to assure great popularity, if not an actual
run. the latter being predicted by expe-
rienced buyers. But the new crepons, 1t
must be remembered are in the more
costly varieties. though Il natural conSe-
ouence will be the continued utilizing OF
less expensive goods on the part of wearers
who consult economy Delightful blend
ings of color appear in some new creponS,
but the majority are III black.
NEW MILLINERY
shows Il predominance of rough OF open
straws in quite as fanciful shapes as ever
and while there are no special novelties IN
trimmings, they become new by reason OF
newness in device as for example, where
the conservative pansy, by means of en-
larged size and wholly unnatural colors,
becomes quite another flower. Enlarge
ment of small blossoms is indeed quite a
feature and styles in arrangement are
sometimes very different from what has
been seen. vioets in garlands, bein"
noteworthy instance.
The Russian blouse, though rapidly de-
clinng in popularity, will be seen during
Spring and Summer and jacket fronts as
well may be counted upon for next season.
Mauve is favOrite shade in spring I'M
portations; turquoise blue is also very sty-
fish, and burnt orange, L brilliant yellow
tinged with brown, is extremely effective,
especially in millinery.
ia. VI. Made rugs. IT purchased
from reliable carpet house, are an ex-
cellent choice, since they are handsome
and very cheap. because made Of remnants
and at odd times
Mrs. II. Ivory paste is made by
adding an ounce and Il half of the we'll
known soap cut into shavinss, to pint OF
boiling water. Let this boil for five or
ten minutes and allow it to cool in Il china
or glass jar that can be covered tightly.
You will find it real family friend and
always at hand for the removal of soil on
articles of all grades. from kid gloves or
silk dresses. to carpets or kitchen floors.
..Catherine There is real and very
pretty sentiment in the four leaf clover
charms that are now 81 fashionable. The
leaf shows fresh and green in IL perpetual
enclosure of glass in heart or circular shape
and the cost is small, running from 50. 80
upwards White enamel charms showing
in text. some endearinS motto, are also
pretty and cost about the same.
q N.''-Favors for the cotillon, are
in many devices, but fancy sticks such as
the Directoire, Shepherdess or Folly. are
oftenest noticeable. Lucy CARTER.