The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-04-20
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IRE irons. which is new quite 4 simple
matter, as they are usually designed to-
eether. each crate navina Il fender and
IRE irons carried out on the same lines,
Or 10 match, whereas formerly such
things were hardly takci. into consideia-
ton at al, the only idea being their
utility. Fhe addenda of the feitrthstone
is even more important al the present
moment than during winter season,
when fires are in.
With the increased interest in decora-
tive metal work We have changed all
this, and the present day designs are,
most of them. very beautiful. while theil
usefulness is in no way impaired. Near
~ all the various metals are employed
for such things, and sometimes there is
q combination, as, for instance, wrought
iron with brass or cope ornaments,
copper with brass ornaments and vice
versa.
The wrought iron, when used alone,
makes very decorative eurbs and fire
irons, which are ~eIninently suitable both
for dining room and library use. and
have the great advantage of being very
easily kept in order by the occasional
simple use of a paraffine rag, for which
reason they Will always be popular with
all who consider the economy CT labor
Some of the designs are greatly improv-
ed by having the wrought iron relieved
by a little characterization of brass or
copper while with others it seems rather
to destroy the character.
The wrought iron, again, is not so well
suited for the drawing room: there the
curb and fire stones should be of brass
or copper. as these metals have a lighter
appearance, more in keeping with the
room. There is the plain curb, with sup
ports and cross-bar; the deliberately en-
graved one and those with quaint
p;eced fronts, in addition to many others.
The warm tones of the p curb are
peculiarly decorative, and the pretty
glow which it gives to the fireplace can
not be obtained with an other metal.
The most uncommon curb and fire
irons, however, are those of aluminium,
which are said to be untarnishable. ana
have a very smart effect with a framed
oak mantelpiece, but the cost is so con-
siderable that it is likely to prohibit
them being in very general use, and the
majority of us will be content with
something less elaborate, yet, equally
tasteful. 1t seems hardly necessary to
add that the fender should never hide
a pretty tiled hearth; it should be used
only with the stone one, while the curb
is intended to frame in the tiles. and so
finish and effective fireplace.
Exquisite effects are obtained with the
aluminium spangies on black net and as
fronts. etc, the shading at night resen-
bling the soft light Of an ineahdescent
lamp. This new factor in dress trim
n.ings looks especially well with black,
though also introduced with e%olors, says
the Dry Goods Chronicle"
The empire fronts are the latest in the
blouse line, and nave bow-knot floral
spray and a one-sided effect. These have
just been opened for the holiday and
early spring season. They nave a collar
decoration fitting up around the throat,
or maybe cut low, with arm-size decora-
tions as well.
On black net Chantilly lace appliques
are worked with silk, iridescent spangles
and beads in violet. green and gold and
L bow-knot of lace inserting. Flowers Of
oId-rose spangles and beads are alterna-
led with leaves of green beads. One of the
parpIish shades, iris and dahlia. is hand
some, and another front shows the dark,
rich red shadings known on color cards
as pourpre.
Black lace flowers are inserted and laid
over the net, and both black and white in
sorting forms bowknots and stripes. The
cup-shaped spangles and hve-sided beads
are used in these fronts. adding to the
brilliant appearance and natural shape of
the flower designs. Silk and gold cords
are introduced with P~ompadour colorings,
the importer showing these goods having
selected only choice tints and combina-
tons.
A white chiffon ground has black lace
in low and festooned effects caught here
and there with flowers of green, steel
purple and red spangles of beads. Steel
s~pangles, gold beads and turquoise with
lace scrolls decorate an Empire front
with belt effect attached.
Gold beads, applique flowers of lace, tur-
euoise sprays, silver thread and spangles
form another lovely design suitable for a
ball or evening costume. One handsome
{ pattern was of the Renaissance order.
This is one-sided with a latticework of
gold beads and thread. scrolls and bow
of pink and green pearl beads, gold
spangles. etc.
On black net this effect is carried out
IN the Russian cOiOrS OIL req, due ana
dark green. with, jet spangles and three
cornered n heart-shaped cabochons.
Jet and silver or aluminium fronts are
chic. Green, red and Pompadour colors
are the most prominent in this selection
with the hint of old rose alluded to.
Harper's .sBazar" tells us that golf
bonfets have come to stay. In evil
dence to some extent last season they
promise this year TO be ubiquitous.
Not golf-lovers alone, but all girls who
believe in making the most Of a fetching
fashion, are laying in a goodly supply
OF the article. In cut and finish, set and
shape. The bonnets are just like the old
fashioned s~un-bonnet. There is the
saVe well-stitched or Slated hood. the
gathered crown. the full cape, and the
steamers that tie under the chin or go
Hnyiug, just as the wearer chooses.
Rinity Of pure white or rose pink is the
material most often chosen, though
fabrics with a dainty pattern Of their
own ara also used. The Turkey-red golf
Sonnet is popular, as is but logical in a
game whose color is scarlet. One great
charm of the bonnets is that they are
so made that a day In the laundry makes
them as fresh as ever. The smart thing
is to AVE a bonnet to match each shirt
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