The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1898-03-30
ideas for 1Mnmen

The skirts of new cycling costumes are
divided at the back only, or are circular,
and the fullncss set into godet flutes III
the back. Those divided in the back
have the front and sides nat and smooth
over the front and sides. The circular
skirts are designed in the same manner.
The pocket hole is at one OF the size
seams. A pocket in the other side seam
and a row of buttons on both improves
the style OF the costume. says the Pnlla-
delphia Press"
The bodice OF these new suits comprise
coats with fitted backs, blazer fronts and
low cut vests, stopping at the waist line.
These vests are of a contrasting cloth or
of white pique. A white ehemisette is
worn with these vests or a white cambria
skirt.
For coats without vests there are plaid
and plain tafeta skirts, which give al
touch of color to the dull-hued costumes.
The Jackets of some of these costumes
are fitted, yet worn open.
Blouse waists will be much worn in the
country The prettiest are left open a lit
tie in the front, showing a white chemi-
settle. The edges of the blouse are held
together by straps and buttons. For
women with graceful figures the double
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linen chemisette is to be the correct thing
Boleros and Elton jackets are also among
the new models.
For fair days in summer, however, the
bicycle girl will bloom out in the glory OF
white pique. These pique. suits will be
tailor-made, with closed or divided skirts
and the jackets cut in all the forms de-
scribed above. The seams of the skirts
and the jackets as well are marked by
stitched bands of pique.
While pearl buttons are the only ones
allowed on these jaunty coats. which will
be worn with black, gray or navy cloth
skirts. White linen suits will also be
worn with black, gray or navy cloth
skirts. White linen suits will also be
worn by cycle women. There is also a
wooden pique which is made up into
wheeling suits for the mountains and
seaside. All kinds of mixed and fancy
cloths as well as plain will be worn. Rib
bed velveteen vii also be a favorite dur
ing the spring MONTHS. Small checks are
passe.
A charming costume for spring has just
been made up for a young woman who
prides herself on her stylish gowns for
all occasions. The skirt is of black serge
longer than usual, following the English
ideas in this respect. The short jacket
is of white cloth fitted to the figure but
worn open. The eight large pearl but
tons down the front are merely for decor
alton. Either a plated cambria or a
silk skirt will be worn underneath with
gros grain belt and silver buckle.
Would you make your sweetheart glad
on Easter morn? Then send her a bunch
Of roses, costly as thy purse can buy, or
a modest posy of yiolets if prudence die
tates the expenditure! No woman, though
she be the wife of Midas or the daugh-
ter of a CYoesus, can resist the charm of
a cluster of big, fragrant, delicious Amer
lean Beauties, and as long as their sweet
ness lasts will think gratefully Of the
giver. Therefore, an Easter offering of
long stemmed roses-so long that they
must be placed in a Jar that stands on
the floor. is the correct thing-rnay solve
the problem for some SWANS: while
others, of course, may prefer to be more
original. and Incidentally less lavish.
4 charming offering is a bunch of
s~unshiny ~jonquiis, tied with a ribbon of
the same color; or, if the romantic lover
ubeiieves that 4 flower Is soulless unless
be fragrant, then let him send a cluster
If spicy carnations in pink and white and
ed.
The beautiful Ascension lillies. which
Seem to breath the very spirit of Easter
tide, are, of course. always acceptable,
and, whether cut or tied with a white
and green ribbon. or blooming in a pot,
are sure to be appreciated by the fair re-
cipient.
White and red azaleas are beautiful
when in full flower, and last a long time
thereafter, as do also hyacinths and
tulips. and any of these. are, therefore. a
fitting offering. Nothing is prettier or
more subtly suggests the devotion of
the lover than a pot of blooming violets!
They seem to breathe the very essence of
love, and Will be sure to please even the
most romantic maiden.
But somehow the up-to-date girl seems
to have a particular weakness for flow
ers that she can wear. and nothing is
prettier than a bunch of violets for that
purpose.
Go, then, We signing SWANS, to an up
to-date florist and order such an Easter
offering for your Phyllis, and be pre-
pared to pay the price thereof with
stoicism.
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violets, but the florist, if he knows his
business, instead of offering you a round,
knobby bunch of the tiny flowers. with
the stems wrapped in ~tinfoil, will lure
the last dollar from your pocket by pre-
senting to your delighted eyes what is
known as a corsage de violettes, which
is nothing more or less than an oval
shaped bouquet, some II inches in length,
curved to fit the lines of the human form
divine; this up-to-date offering viii be
daintily packed In a violet-colored paste
board box, tied with violet ribbon, and
will further be ernbellished By two long,
violet-topped hower-pins and a c~obwebby
something of the same shade which re-
senbles a handkerchief, and is designed
to protect the wearer's dress from any
slight moisture.
On Easter morn this sweet offering will
rival milady's pride in her Easter hat.
and be sure, whatever else is proudly
worn on the after-church parade, nothing
will give greater pleasure than the cor
sage de violettes.
Mrs. s. 7. Rorer. writing 0 n The April
" Ladies Home journal. says:"A child
must have in its active life at least two
thirds carbonaceous foods and one-third
~nitrogenous or fiesh-building foods. For
he may have first a WellJbaked