The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-01-21

the inventor of this simple con-
trivance has succeeded in ac-
complishing what he promises, he
has indeed conferred boon on suf-
fering womankind.
N *x* .|.r LOOK
Prevailing Styles.
It is again in good taste to display
the handkerchief. Because of this
the newest handkerchief are mar
wells of daintiness, being mere bits of
the finest and sheerest of linen, with
hemstitched and lace -flounced
edges. The handkerchief is tucked
into the front of the blouse or jacket.
Dolly Madison carried these little
squares of lace and the variety and
excellence of her handkerchief
supply were notable enough to be
referred to even to this day. "
1t is stated upon the most reliable
authority that white petticoats-
and only white petticoats-will be
considered good form by the time
spring arrives. AS this is so it will
pay one to give attention to the
white goods and embroidery that
the shops put on special sale at this
time of the year. Hemstitcbed
flounces for white petticoats will
take the lead. tt-
! In the shops, 1 have noticed, there
are many most attractive designs
and tints in jeweled embroidery,
sold by the yard for fiouncing skirts
and frilling bodices. The founda-
ton of this is usually chiffon or
mousseline de sole. The mousseline
is much less fiimsy than the chiffon
and better for skirt purposes.
There are stays to match the
silken petticoats. A pair of black
brocaded stays Powered in pink and
blue enables one to wear petticoat
of the same kind in the daytime,
and plain pink or blue glace silk
in the evening, though white satin
brocaded stays of frilled petticoat
of white glaze silk is more accord
ing to fashions liking. M.
Jacket Innings are now preferably
of figured silk. A Jacket of
astrakhan seen lately was lined with
a heavy, though soft, black silk,
spotted over with little clusters of
pink and blue flowers with green
leaves. AS the lining came quite
up to the under-front edges, it
showed very prettily, and Just
enough, when the jacket was un-
fastened. ..- H9gg -r.i "a
MOdistes are beginning to make
use of plated satin ribbons with the
plaits sewn down on the upper edge
by means of invisible stitches. They
are sometimes used in several diff
ferent widths, but if of one only,
preference is given to No. IL or 16.
From both London and Paris it is
reported that innumerable small
buttons are being put upon the most
stylish gowns and jackets now in
the hands of fashionable modistes,
but no big buttons are in evidence.
Elephant skin for pocketbooks
and card-cases is the success Of the
season, but should not be purchased
unless mounted in silver filigree.
This is needed in order to set off the
rough appearance of the skin.
Rhinoceros skin is made up in the
same articles. The skin is rougher
and heavier than the elephants
and the wrinkles are deeper. AL
ligator skin is still fashionable, but
must have heavy and wide mark
ings. The greenish tones are con-
sidered the most stylish.
Appliques of black lace on white
gauze must be counted among the
newest and most attractive Of the
seasons notions. Blouse front and
sleeves made up of the black and
white are very modish as we'll as
artistic.
The belt par excellence and the
very latest is not of metal, or of gold
or silver, but is an inch wide band
of velvet, upon the black surface of
which are set designs in finely cut
steel beads or fiat turquoise orna-
ments. The steel designs are in saw
teeth, in Grecian keys, in circles,
half moons and 80 on, and the hand
some steel buckle fastening gives an
air of distinction and good taste
Those decorated with turquoise are
naturally more dressy, and as tur-
quoise is so fashionable this winter
they promise to be in great demand
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