The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-05-04

WOMAN'S WORLD.
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I4hC tiCll COllSIuPOAATltS III ndHy XII
other line of effort. American manufactur-
erers of umbrellas and parasols lead the
world. II it is that plain but useful ac-
cessory to the proper costume for a rainy
day, the domestic article is lighter. neater,
more slightly and less expensive than the
umbrella of English. French or German
manufacture. In parasols and that we'll
nigh endless array of filmy, dainty, chic,
rainbow-hued conceits, which women call
sunshades, American creations are far in
advance in point of style, lightness of
construction and artistic excellence. If
such were not the case foreign goods
would flood the market. As 1t is, a parasol
of European manufacture is almost an un-
known quantity in retail stores.
The real thing this season, according to
the prophets of the trade. are the appli-
que designs. Among these the bow-knot
pattern, outlined in ruchings of satin or
silk braid of contrasting or self color, is
prominent. Scroll designs in applique are
much in evidence on high class offerings,
as 2 , also butterflies and beetles in con-
trasting shades outlined with braid or mar
row piping.
The .'Grecian'' is among the leaders in
this division of the field. 1t has a plain,
taffeta body, with a hemstitched border
about three inches wide in contrasting
color. This border is usually finished with
some neat conventional design, which may
be either applique or woven in the taft
feta. The contrasting colors in the body
and border of these goods are s~trikingly
attractive and the ass~ortInents Of mounts
are very extensive.
An unusual variety of dainty novelties
in black and white effects is being offered
this season by leaders in the trade. Sew
eral of the most striking patterns are
herein illustrated. Most of these are made
in high class goods. Very attractive
effects are produced in black parasols,
with narrow hemstitched borders of white
and artistic scroll patterns in braid of
the same color, worked out on the body
of the parasol. Other patterns are without
the contrasting border, and have figures,
flowers, beetles, or conventional designs
worked in narrow piping, ruching or
braid. Black and white plaid effects, with
or without overlays of chiffon, still retain
a measure of popularity.
The most artistic novelty Of the season
is undoubtedly the initial letter for tas-
sells. This has just been brought out by
one of the largest manufacturers in the
country, and is attracting attention and
favorable comment among leading buy
ers every where. 1t consists of an artistic
little medallion, either IN gold, silver or
oxidized metal, mounted on the rosette of
a heavily-fringed ribbon tassel. 1t is SO
arranged that it can instantly be detach-
ed for the purpose of substituting any de-
sired letter. This novelty is one of the
raoe4 ort;c4io INN .,a fioue Uhiah haya
been offered to buyers for several seasons,
and is sure to obtain widespread popu-
larity.
Natural handles continue in excellent
oernand. These are shown in plain woods,
silver and gold trimmed, studded with
nails or carved. In the aforementioned va
riety dogs heads are very popular. Gum
metal mounts are receiving a very fair
share of attention. and almost every taste
can be suited in ivory, pearl, buckhorn, !
silver ana gold handles. Some of the new
-incrusted mounts are very striking; 9TH
ers. designed to suit more quiet tastes.
are rich rather han gaudy.
Think of a hild in a modern home,
how happy its relations are with those
who surround him, and how wholesome
the atmosphere is in which he lives, says
Harper's Bazaar" In the first place,
aestheticall as well as hygelicaf-
~, all that is possible is done
for his advancement. The nursery,
besides being one of the sunniest
and ~pleasantest rooms in the house, is SO
prettily and daintily furnished that it is a
charming pace for anyone to live in. On
the walls are photographs of the best ex-
amples of modern and ancient art, Ma
donnas, and some of the well known pic
lures relating to childhood, while the
bright Autographs that give a touch Of
color are carefully chosen. All Is simple,
but thought has been given to every de-
tail, so that baby's taste may be as
h%eaithfully developed as his body.
And the nurse, how delightful she isl
How different from those grumpy, lazy
old women who used to preside in the
nursery, whose recommendation that they
were faithful and to be trusted hardly
atoned for their beng such dreadful
bores! A bright young person is now in
in evidence. She knows a good deal about
hygienic cooking and living, enough about
Illness and simple remedies to make a
doctor at every turn unnecessary, and she
is well versed in kindergarten lore. Above
all, she is wonderfully companionable; SO
much interested in the real issues of life;
anxious to find out whether Molly Ann
or Lucy Lee or any other Of the denizens
of doll land has developed measles and
needs a dose of castor oil, or TO discuss
ad infinitum the possibility Of the seven
wee kittens in the barn opening their eyes
tomorrow or the day after.
Observe the kind of conduct that obtains
here. Very seldom is a harsh or arbitrary
order gwen. please, and Thank you'n
are matters-of-course-forms between all
parties; courteous attention is always CIV
en- by nurse to the demands and question
ings of her charges, and in return she
wins courteous attention to her prohibit
tons and gently-given commands.
From such a nursery and nursery re-
gime to the parlor is but a slight step
an advance into a little more formal,
more interesting world, but one no differ
ent in kind; and the little people are well
fitted to add to the general harmony of
the household. There is a very happy re-
lation between them and their parents; |
and although they may not be what our
grandmothers would have called perfectly
obedient, being a little given to question:
ing the reason of an order before accept