The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1899-12-09
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
Evening Gowns -Jewelry Christmas
"Reminiscences.
From Our Regular Correspondent.

From Our Regular Correspondent.
Point d esprit in white, black or even
ing eolors is again fashionable and forms
attractive and comparatively inexpensive
party dresses for young people, chiefly,
though not prohibited to their elders, black
gowns of this material being eminently
suitable for matrons. Quite elegant even
ing dresses are in mousseline showing satin
stripes that give body and handsome finish
as well, and lovely grenadines are varied in
similar manner Crepe de Chine, how
ever, ranks highest among thin fabrics,
and in its soft beauty of texture is really
beyond compare 1t is in very great de-
mand and charming styles show self-colored
raised designs.
SPANGLED FABRICS
occupy unique position, and while not
much worn by young people, and, in really
desirable types, often beyond the reach Of
their elders, form. in the case of wealthy
purchasers, not few of the most elegant
gowns of the day. Coarse spangles are
detestable and avoided by persons of refine
ment, as may be supposed, but the beauty
and variety Of the high-class fabrics in this
special style are really exquisite. In
JEwELRY
close collars and single strands of imitation
pearls are shown by department stores eff
high reputation and are worn by young
ladies who would resent an accusation Of
vulgarity; the popularity Of Cyrano chains
and the very free use Of imitation stones in
millinery. on buckles and elsewhere, hay
ing, apparently, for the moment, at least,
brought limitations to better position than
formerly. In keeping with the special
chains of the DAY are girdles of oxydized.
gray or gun metal that are reckoned ex-
tremely stylish with tailor made gowns,
particularly if a gun metal bag be attached
on one side Special style also character
ICES metal chains with fancy ends, which
are passed around the neck aud tied in
front. Some Of these chains and ha-s
have been bought for
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
tina; are now being shown in great mum
bers Small picture frames are IN cxuaor-
binary variety. Fire gilt produces many
pretty devices from the old world. and, in
high types. become really artistic Per
haps it i for the toilet, however, that the
best designs appear. and here the con;Rn
auce Of cut glass mounted in silver, shows
the real excellence Of such combination.
Silver or quadruPle plated >oap racks seem
standard. and Convenient Gttle glass salve
boxes. silver mounted. come iu many sizes
a. hitherto. Cui glass teiie, bottles are
heyoni compare. and specially worthy Of
note. are g pair Of bottles IN portable oak
stand. mounted in bronze, a lock On one
side connects with the upper portion Of the
stand. which flies up when the lock Is
openei. by touch IL closes again and ;he
| resre-hin. contents are in safel s. Filled
with choice perfumery, these toilet cases
| make a sweet aud elegant Christmas pres
ent. The bottles nigh, be 6llei Fespeo
tively vi,h the fines, quality Of hay rum
and the genuine Mgrrs \ lauman Florida
water. that Cd time and ever popular fasor
I tie which, whether !, be b1ttle or huH
proves ever . welcome offering Pin AMI
| jewel trays are handsome in limo-e-
enamel On Ere gill, and o1mb, and brushes
are still mounted in silver
..Exlasis. -TafIcia ia sott finish and
aoral stripe, on white surface, would BE-
very pretty flr evening, aud a change trou
i.aphanous material. Delightful iie- fer
the neck are in crepe De- Chine seventy -tw9
inches long and jaeusy inches wide
They come in many ,olor, and designs.
LrcY CAgrgn.