The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-25

couple Of girls who might have boon fac
tory hands paused beside counter over
flowing with sfronts' and Genus
They've meant for mf'iionaires eaid
one. "arid sometimes think there ain
nobody except noe In New York what
Amt a millionaire"
Then they went 10 a table covered Win
bargains and remnants In ribbons. ana
ono OF the two bought quantity that
made me wonder II che was shIewd
enough to get hatoand and neckue from
the same piece. or whether the entre
strip was destined 20 60 into q tan
dem tie as the irreverent call the aud
aci0us ribbons OF the summer. when 60
twice around the neck. tie IN a bow under
the chin. are then carried down 10 tho
waist. knotted thoro and finally allowed
TO fall upon tho skirt in sliced tabs whose
length r. suoh az 10 watt 10Y to tho soul
OF All ribbon manufacturers.
The now ties arc wonderfully pretty
and eouuettish when they are not over
whelming. The scarfs IN Persian de-
signs that are affected by the tailoT-made
girl have, sometimes. IN uncomfortable
Resemblance 20 a bandanna handkerchief.
The ends OF many OF tho SILK bows are
SO long and 50 vide as 20 be altogether
ungracefui and ruinous 20 the general
effect OF tho costume.
All stocks, # should be remembered,
are now made OF tho same material as
the waist or else they must be OF white
simply. White wash elk with plenty
OF hemsutching gives a cool and Hight
effect over cotton shirt-waist. Tho
stock Is worn tied In a sailor knot with
very short loops and long ends. which
are wide and pointed. some being finished
with a narrow runle. others merely hem
stitched, while still others have knotted
fringe made by drawing out the cross
threads Of the ribbon. The central knot
81 should be noted, must be very firm and
tight. however feathery the bows which
spring therefr0m.
Both colored and white tulle bows
are worn, and fichus OF chiffon look
eli on some women ana some Rowns-
by no means tho majority. The white
chiffon fohu which IS most successful
IS go fashioned as 10 form q sailor coll
lar IN the hack-a far prettier shape
than the ordinary semi-circie-and falls
in front to the waist IN points. which
may be either crossed or held down
separately by handsome buckles. Floss
silk fringe IS a usual edging for ties or
mousseline de sole and chiffon, while Val-
enciennes Insertions are used with prod
igality across the bows and ends which
60 20 the making Of a beautiful jab0t.
\ pretty idea is a stock and fchu COM
bined fine gauze IS laid IN folds around
the neck. crossing al tho back and form
ing revers which have the efoct OF
nchu. pointing down 10 the belt. Crepe
de Chine and lace are used together; for
example make the stock Of crepe with
lace corners turning over the back and
lace around the neck, tying IN knot
with rather long ends. Daintier than any
Of these are the long scarfs Of point
d'Alencon, which pass twice around the
neck and tie In a bow fastened D. jew
eled pins.
The made stock OF pique, plain white
p0ika-d0t or stitched NTH silk. is much
IN evidence. and the woman who provides
herself with a supply OF these. and with
front and detachable revers Of the same
material has acquired the most important
items Of her costume. Pique revers with
o cloth dress and lace front and te may
appear homogeneous. but fashion has never
pinned her faith 90 consistency. A round,
wide revers collar OF tucked muslin form
ing a frin on the edge Is another pretty
style which IS worn over any OF tho coats
with q rundown collar.
Sleeves and fronts occupy n position
Of their own nowadays, and are no longer
thought OF as minor details incident % o
gown. The separate tucked chiffon and
lace sleeves have been found go con.
von'ont that one can now obtain them in
almost any tint Of color and in material 90
match almost any summer dress.
One Of the most recent arrivals from
Paris is sleeve OF black chiffon. upon
which petals OF roses and vloicts have
been scattered. while ono or two whole
flowers nestle IN the frou-frou OF lace
e tho shoulder. These sleeves arc not
intended as might DO supposed for