The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1899-08-12
VOL. XXXIV.--NO. ~.
Fashions at Summer Resorts.
From Our Regular Correspondent.
New YORK, August 8, 1S9.


New York, August 8, 1899.
Quite effective morning dresses are made
Of new cottons that have undergone pro
cess called mercerizing, by which silky
sheen is impaired and best of all, is not
impaired by washing. Silk of linen, an
other material Of the season, forms very
refined gowns and has been made up into
charminsly soft independent waists show
Ing narrow stripes or small sprays set close
together, and more than passing attention
should be given to lovely morning dresses
or waists of japanese wash silk that after
full experience, has taken firm hold on
popular esteem.
Garden Party Gowns are delightfully."-
picturesque in most of the diaphanous
fabrics worn for evening or in those light
quality silks that of late years, have done
50 much for the identifying of woman
kind They look eharmingly at all times,
but especially under the trees of an after
noon, tafeta being also worn for evening,
when it shows all the better, because rather
exceptional among numerous gowns of
mousseline, tulle, net or point d esprit
Crepe de chine can hardly be oyerestimated
as an element in dressy wear, and either
alone or in combination, does wonders in
its special line \ lovely dress worn by
Miss Astor at Newport Garden Party,
was Of pale blue crepe de chine embroider-
ed in morning glories showing some alter
nations Of pink among blue in different
shades and over the front of lace corsage
was an embroidered scarf Of crepe de chine
that crossed and was confined on either
shoulder by rosette.
Crepe de Chine sashes are Delightfully."- soft
and give change from ribbon, which
however, is popular, other sashes being in
net, point d esprit, or gauze, these light fab
rics being trimmed Of course on the edges
and ends for such purpose, narrow quilted
satin ribbon is much used, this garniture
however, being ubiquitous and appearing
everywhere on both thick and thin mate
fials and alike on gowns designed for utility
or show 1t is really the trimming of the
season and does not come amiss even on
thick cloth Belts give finish of great
neatness on evening gowns.
Leslie You cannot go amiss in
choosing white waists aud for thick
variety suitable to cool days, select duck
or p;quc The skirt also Of duck or pique,
might preferably be of dark blue trimmed
with braid Lawn IS suited to warm days
and all are shown ready made and finished
with embroidery insertion, cords or tucks.
For afternoon or evening, You can have
silk mouSseliue, net on point d esprit and
for the lighter STYLES just named ruffles
and narrow quilted ribbon would be advis-
able. Collars and belts or sashes of color
ed ribbon would give pretty change from
al white
.Cora Cameron. The ideal newspaper
correspondent Is understood 10 be a ubi-
guitous parsonage and let US hope this may
be markedly true Of your own special news
gatherer. Costumes and hats are easily
noted, but il requires some adroitness to
know what is discussed in conclayes of
/ fancy workers. Their verdict in the way
Of perfume, is unanimously in favor of
Murray 4 Lanman's ; Florida Water and
/ If you are Influenced by such opinion, you
viii select this delicious article in making
mp your list Of toilet accessories, 1t is
really beyond compare
Trc>ses. The exaggerated roll
about the face is happily on the decline
aud in general medium styles prevail or
often in place Of the roll, the hair may be
moderately puied, with stray curls or
frizzeS
Large Foot Black slippers are
worn with the daintiest evening gowns and
would be your right choice
Lucy CARTER.