The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1899-06-17
Fashion Letter from Naragansett
Pier.


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ItoTEL GLADSTONE. June II, 1899
Hotel life at Naragansett Pier possesses a
charm unknown at Newport, since the lat
ter is so absorbed by villas. that hotel guests
count for little But at Naragansett Pier,
which is as Il crown to Newport, the so
iomner may shine forth in all a summer
glory. \ splendid macadamized road
renders the drive to and from an ideal rec
reatlon, or. the approach by water is only
eight miles. Here at the New Gladstone
existence becomes fairy like New furn-
ishing, and adornmentS supplied and ar
ranged by New York leading houses and
their best artists. afford to the vision in
doors all that the most critical could desire;
perpeually swept by sea breezes the air is
an ELIXIR to the i'll or weary, while without
the eve Is refreshed by several surrounding
acres of noble trees and shaded lawns.
The superb beach and ocean view complete
the picture Would that every reader
could share these summer delights
Wise ones will come in July. which
really Is thclnonth for greatest enjoyment,
Each day parties arrive, aud as they look
around them their pleased faces bring
pleasure to those who watch them Friends
from Newport come over to welcome them
and dress wora by young society matron
might serve rs a model, 1t was made
princcs<e shape. Of fine blue cloth. the
skirt trimmed with three rows of self col
ored satin. folds laid in deep point back
and front and the eorsa.e revers trimmed
to match. Vest of white satin tucked;
sailor hat with blue band
MORNING GOWNS
In the midst Of expensive novelties moth
Ing Is more pleasing to the eye than simple
morning gowns that are worn for early
,trolls on the beach or under shade trees.
Such dresses cost little as to material, and
with the aid Of good patterns may readily
be made at home. Dimity, gingham or
batiste are eminently appropriate, and a
most attractive vet inexpensive dress worn
by Young matrou belonging to New
York 5 Four Hundred Is of figured dimity
made with five ruiiies around the bottom
and an overskirt cut in Scallops The last
named could easily be dispensed with aud
two or three ruffles would give a good finish
The waist j. slightly full with arinkled
sleeves and yoke Of tucked lawn edged by
rufilcs Of the goods.
PIQUE DRESSES
divide favor with Galatea suiting and light
weight wool for yachting, Of which there
/, much, and white pique gowns trimmed
with bands Of red on the skirt, and a red
jacket are very jaunty for brunettes.
Short jackets are the reguiation style for
such dresses and extremely dainty outfits
are in white. either wool or thick cotton.
with short jacket opening over a vest of
bright colored silk Such gowns are also
utilized for morning walks or drives or other
occasions of ike character In
EVENING DRESSES
there Is a very marked preference for point
4 esprit that really leads, but plain net has
much showing, nor can any caprice Of the
hour hinder appreciation Of soft, beautiful
crepe De chine aud mousseline as well,
whether in delightful solid shades or high
grade floral patterns In making there Is
great preference for ruilliugs on the skirt,
and while many dresses are low necked,
vet thin yokcs and sleeves are ofteutimes
refuge for girls who lack flesh
LUcY CARTER.