West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1898-01-13
Our NEW YORK LETTER.
The Prigid aftermatb--Good scheme
tto-Push Along In Greater
now York.
Special Correspondence Of tbs Argus.

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cles there is small spell of dull
ness-perhaps it is merely matter
OF contrast between what so lately
was. and what now is. Surely,
work a-day folks get to like the
every day routine of business better
than any other state of being; and
to regard .unfsnal events IN the
light of Interruptions.
Speaking of business: 1t seems u
crying outrage that this big city
should be handicapped by such in
adequate transit. Many man
tand woman, too). after days
hard toll, is obliged to hang to "a
strap for weary miles, to Harlem,
Washington Heights, and even
further afield from business centres.
Of course one cannot tell Just what
Mayor Van Wyck is going to do
abont the matter; but the recent
proposal to Issue $40 bonds and let
the working people buy them up is
u most excellent one, and would
render us independent OF the mil
lioDaiYes who may not say big,
big ID on the wants of the public as
did the hate William IL. Vanderbilt,
hnt certnin 10 act -
4 tod you all not long ago that
the New Year would usher in q
season of Bargains in household
supplies. Well, it is now in full
blast; and housewives have the
chance of their lives to procure the
incest table linens and fine sheets
and plllowsljps and towels. and
"sch," at Lord & Taylor's. l have
been u housekeeper for some time,
and | never saw such excellent
values for so little money In all my
born daYs-never Aud not only
~ these lines, but IN others are
bargains prevalent. The red letter
OF reduction shines forth respleu-
IDENTIFY, aud is welcome at this sea.
son. when We all feel as though we
cannot afford to buy anything! La
dies in your locality, Mr.. Editor,
may profit by these mark. downs
as lar gely as those here IN town;
for this good old firm pays most
scrupulous attention to- orders or
queries by mail.
Braid continues regnant in the
domain of dress ornaments ton;
but it is hard to put on evenly oy
inexperienced hands. Fran ce-the
home Of the ingenius in matters of
the toIlet-.h IS come to the rescue
with IA line Of cloths introducing
bralds in their weaving. A very
chic pattern is of prune cloth, in
which are woven waving lines OF
braid half an inch wide and about
an lDchsapart. Or either side of
this dressmaker may run line
OF narrow black soutache braid,
and thus make the gown appear US
thOugh covered with most elaborate
handwork.
On some taffeta silk frocks APP
pear tiny tucks crossed aud re-
crossed in fashion which is posi-
lively fairy like in effect. Many
dresses shown by Best & Co. for
little girls are thus elaborated, not
only those of silk, but fine woods
and cashmeres as we'll; and already
preparations are making by this
firm for some exquisite surprises n
,chailie and other dainty fabrics
adapted to spring wear. Some very
dainty costumes appear among the
seven or eight hundred illustrations
IN their big catalogue, sent for four
cents in stamps.
The blouse abides with rs, better
liked than ever. Evening waists
arc cut very modestly in the neck.
and are finished at the waist by
sash ribbon, closely folded silk belt
or richly jeweled metal girdle. The
rule is for round waists for evening
wear.
In wraps tho shawl effect is we'll
liked. It appeared ap oddity few
weeks ago, but has now assumed
all the seriousness of an established
model of the season. Sometimes it
Is long and circular IN back. and
has long shawl point IN front.
Bias folds Of silk are frequently
used as trimmings, both on wraps
and cos iumes. need hardly tell
my readers that this is very old
| fashion revived.
Evening gowns trimmed with
roses are lovely.
Bebe waists arc in high favor.
,Ieweled dog collars accompany
| jeweled belts ia many instances.
Evelyn CABLE.