The Worthington advance., 1898-09-22

without q fitted lining. The si6ts Of
china silk having been extremely pop
sular, but are now finding rivals ~ the
waists of linen lawn that are made
with fine lace insert ton. There is'noth-
ing more practical and sensible tl,6n
waists Of this description. They come
from the cleaners in most beautiful
condition and are so fresh and dainty
looking that women are Investing in
them with an absolute disregard for
laundry bills. Indeed, with the pres
ent conveniences in starch, irons and
Ironing boards, it is not difficult to
get chem up in fine shape withvery 1T
tie experience. s.ssas
One of the fads of the moment is the
wearing Of flowers in the hair. Years
ago young woman was scarcely con-
sidered properly costumed without
some flower among her tresses. A
crimson or yellow rose is at present
looked upon as the correct hair or
nament. This is worn at the side Of
the knot at the back Of the head, the
stem being uppermost, the blossom
drooping toward the neck, or onetmay
wear her favorite blossom. Among
the most charming of these is the
favorite honeysuckle, small bunch
of which is an appropriate addition
to toilet of thin white or delicately-
tinted fabric. IL -
1t is said that larger orders for
white, putty color and ivory satin and
silk have been given this year than at
any previous time, and that these ma
terials will be worn not only for full
evening dress but as combina tions and
trimmings for very many less formal
costumes. For example, a dress of
tan broadcloth is made up with white
satin revers, sleeves, vest and collar.
Another of ecru has white satin front
elaborately embroidered, with white
satin vest, yoke, collar, cuffs and sleeve
ruffles.
There is new ironing board for
sleeves. It consists Of a revolving
disc, which turns upon metal base.
Over this the sleeve is drawn and
shifted about as necessity requires
while the ironing is being done. One
laundress who has tried it says that it
robs the doing up of shirt waists of
half the dread that formerly attended
this operation. The boards are very
inexpensive, costing but about 25
cents, and are screwed to the table
by an ordinary clamp. i
Duck and pique costumes are more
popular for this season than at any
time since these materials came into
favor. One of the best models is a
skirt with IL rather wide belt pointed
in front, the point extending upward
about an inch and a half above the
upper line of the belt. This is fur
nished with thin whalebone, and the
dropping front of the blouse falls over
it. The blazer is short and very trim
looking. Other suits have an Eton
jacket instead of the blazer.
An ideal travelling outfit for night IL
a petticoat of dark batiste made very
simply and with single ruf1e at the
hem. Over this a japanese silk
gown in gray, dark blue or olive, ac-
| cording to the taste of the owner.
Black for elderly ladies will be found
most appropriate. Children and misses
may wear lighter or brighter colors,
but all of the garments should be very
plainly made.
While conservative taste seems al
ways to cling to kid gloves in plain
colors. fashion sometimes turns a
complete somersault and treats us to
eccentricities galore. This year it is
silk gloves, and one can but wonder
who is to wear the immense stocks
that are brought out in tints of all
sorts from the white. pale blue and
pink 10 the most vivid green and deli
cate heliotrope.
Fashions for dressing the hair have
undergone but little change within the
last few years, merely notifications
to adapt them to individual use be-
ing tolerated. Just now the fancy is
for high Spanish coiffures with combs
set in jewels.-N. Y. Ledger.