Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-01-27


formation of Bali and Dinner Gowns.
Special Corrosponlonce OF Gazette and Journal
New York, Jan. l0.-The absence OF
grand opera this season has gwen an
impetus 70 concerts and therefore more
high necka are worn than uaual for
evening Many low corsages do duty
ut dances and with the aid Of guimpes
and long sleeves, are transformed into
waists that while very dressy, are suited
10 certain class OF musical entertain
ments which though given ostensibly
in the name of art, are in reality but
rendezvous whore fashionable people
can look at and gossip with each other.
The Metropolitan during Italian or
German opera, was hitherto the place
where such meetings were held and in
want of such opportunities, the Four
Hundred console themselves as bust
they may by gatherings of less magni-
tudle. The easy transformation of ball
and dinner gowns has Just been noted
and lovely example in pink satin,
having fine black jet embroidery run
ming between the shirrs, is provided
with long ahirreu sleeves of mousseline
that match guimpe and Do both are
removable, a change is effected without
difficulty. Lovely evening gowns for
young girls, are made Of striped gauze
over taffeta silk and an example in
pale blue, has ruching of chiffon
around the lower edge of the skirt and
q garniture of tho same about the neck
Of the full, dropping waist. The aash
is of brocads showing blue chryshn-
themums on white satin ground. An
elegant gown worn by young matrou,
shows combination Of crimson velvet,
satin and creamy, embroidered net.
Like other dresses into which velvet
enters largely, it is made princess and
shows the front draped in net that also
gives finish around the lower edge OF
the skirt Net to match appears in
iabbot folds on the coreage and around
the low neck. A delioately refined re-
ception dress is in gray poplin made
with plain skirt except double acant
ruffle OF white mousseline, that extends
down the left aide. Three rows of fine
gray paasementerief form points in front
and are crossed by similar points on
the sides. 4 close waist is also trim
med by diamond shaped crossings Of
passementsrie the Doft belt 10 of white
nousaeline and a Plating Of mousse-
line outlines the surplice neck and ex-
tends to the waist on either side. The
sleeves are composed respectively OF a
short puff. finished by o ruflle and
long gray gloves give completion,
A dressy gown for evening, has a
white mousseline accordion plated skirt
over silk and the corsags is to match,
with scarfs Of mousseline that cross at
the waist where one 10 completed by
nj IN Ri sNHh
hangs. Wild roses outline the neck; a
bouquet of roses being placad on one
shoulder and iaunty bow of pale pink
ribbon on the other. This dress was
worn by young dehutante and he,
mother appeared in brocads showing
pale yellow and blue flowers on white
surface. The waist is drawn u blunt
point and narrow plastFon of yellow
velvet is outlined by a row on either
side of elegant paHsementerie having
pale yellow headings on a white sur
face. Delicate double puffs of white
chiffon give finish and the belt and
collar are of ribbon that shades frou
white to yellow, white chiffon com
plotting the collar. The sleeves are lone
and show velvet epaulettes and cuff
outlined by chiffon pulfs.
Fine cloth or cashmere are muct
used for dinner or reception gowns ant
in white Or pale colora embroidered il
the finest manner, rank equal to bro
cade or other silKen fabrics. Gilt O
silver on white is rec soned very stylish
though too trying to be generally worI
and there are elegant cloth or caHhmer
dresses in darker shades that show EN-
broidery in blaGk, though fine gilt o
silver is used as well. These darke
dresses are sometimes worn on th
street and constitute quite appropriat
church gowns and some are renders
hecoming by silk or satin guimpes O
shade that gives handsome relief
Fur trimmings appear not only O
dinner dresses, but those mado in til
most exclusive evening fabrics, til
favorite adjunct TO fur being lace a
chiffon, especially the latter, as
present, the idea OF extreme contrast
both in color, fabric and garniture,
leading Que. Even ssshes have show
finish of fur and now aud then
necktie may be completed by this ub
uuitous ACCESSORY. In the smaller fl
garments very large sales are bein
made to thoughtful purchasers wht
with an eye to approaching spring, il
veet 10 Gollarettes or Victoreena til;
can be worn over Jackets or capes
present and be utilized during SUNNI.
for protection, on piazzas or COUNT
drives. Good fur, indeed, 10 an il
yestment that never comes amiEs ar
the fashion of wearing it at all seasoi
has been found very acceptable. SUI
ceBsfui competition with Europeu
prices, new departure inaugurated /
the leading furrier, q. @. Shayne, BIZ
both now and earlier in the season il
duced an extraordinary demand (,
well-made and reliable garments or
cessories. among the latter several styl
in small capes or colarettes beir
worthy of special mention.
The Viotoreen is must striking ar
is small cape With long ends reachil
nearly 10 the b0ttom of the skirt
front and recalling memories or iIlustr
tions of old-time mantillas. Anotb
stylish shape has square yoke reac
ing to the shoulders. with full fipi
placed "a a wide rufila and handsor
contrasts are obtained by having h
yoke in one kind Of fur and the out
completion in another. Reeemhlii
this style is a short cane with
round yoke and ruffie, the yokes
either shape being usually of shoi
haired fur. with outer combination
some longer haired variety. A jaun
collarette iR short on the shoulder
With full finish Of tails in front al
this atyls Especially adapted to slend
women, those of more annie iron,
tions prefsrriDg collar that Is ma
in short haired fur and flares over 1
shoulders. The Nicholas collar e
circles the neck and has a full additi