The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-10

ton which forms the square. The skirt Of
the pinafore is adorned with four rows
of lace insertion, and these are let In and
not run really onto the stun. 1t will be
found that this design. although made of
such seemingly fragile materials, will wear
we'll and stand the test of the laundress.
II 1t Is carefully treated. To make up this
garment from three to four yards of silk
would be required, and about one and a
half yards OF India muslin. with q dozen
yards Of lace insertion.
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In the ubiquitous matter Of cravats.
fringe, of course, plays an all-important
part, and many Of the newest are made
to pass twice around the neck and tie in
front, so as to form a very fountain Of
snowy fringe, which descends as far even
as the knees. Other new and beautiful
ties are of wide white silk or crepe de
chine. with fringed ends, and trimmed
with narrow bands of Persian ribbon.
AS the season grows an increasing fond
ness is observed for squat-looking toQues
of a complete birds plumage--pheasant.
peacock, or even gayly colored parrot
SKINS as the case may be. The mode has
more utility than either novelty or at
Effectiveness to recommend 1t, but 1t Is
becoming a well-established vogue, never
theless. as are the light cloth toques fin
lsHeu Will cuTleU QuilSs WHICH every m1t-
liner of note now exhibits In her show
rooms. Some of these smart cloth toques
are enlivened by large bows Of stitched
velvet, set janntily on one side. with, per-
haps, couple Of small. closely curled
feathers set underneath the brim. 9th
ers, more elaborate, are built entirely of
velvet, which seems a material par ex-
cellence for everything this winter. In
connection with nantes and gowns, the
latest form OF ornamentation takes the
suise of tiny little tucks put on in count
less quantities to chiffon, silk and velvet
A brides dress is, for instance, Of white
crepe de chine, made plain about neck and
shoulders, from where it Is set into rows
Of tiny tucks. having bands of silver en-
broidery in between. This treatment Is
continued below the waist to where the
dress flows away in frou-frouing fullness
about the feet. and Is elegant to the last
degree.
Vertically Is the wealth Of the indies
or perhaps 1t would be more up-to-date to
say Africa--needed to keep one in pace
with the rapidly changing fancies in Jew
elry. With rings, the "marquise" Is car
rying all before it; and to be strictly OF
the hour. moreover. this, 1t Is now de-
creed, shall be worn on the forefnger,
where Its beauties are conspicuously de-
tached. A dainty wedding gift for one Of
the November brides took the form of a
little heart-shaped rim Of brillants incios-
Ing the tiniest watch ever surely put to-
gether. Its owner will receive many more
splendid gifts. for she is representative
social parsonage. but none will claim
larger share Of interest and attention than
this sweet little watch brooch. Among
those who aim at great exclusiveness
there is slight waning of affection for
the turquoise; but this falling away Is
frankly only the result of perverse pride,
born of the fear that wearers of this be-
coming blue stone will not be able any
longer to account themselves as different
from other women. This Is an attitude.
by the way. which can only be likened
to the encient performance Of cutting one