The Washington weekly post., 1899-11-08

this chiffon scarf is yet assured OF our
best Affections.
Of broad-tailed adorers the name is le-
pion and this despite cost almost pro-
a.E.tive. save to the most generously en-
dowed.
Fur Gender and Fine.
Furrlers, all the same. or at any rate
those Of conscientious scruples, are not
too fond OF the broad tail 1t is a fur
so desperately tender and fine as to need
the most careful manipulation in making
Up. Nor can ii on the face OF things be
very durable And ii is this latter fact
that really proves the bugbear of the
story, for few women take the trouble
60 interest themselves as TO, how this
"oudrously soft, and, there is no denying
80. beautiful piece of fur is obtained. Over
that ii is perhaps more discreet to draw
veil, though, at the same time, 1t is this
very attitude of discretion which is apI
90 recoil on the heads of the secretive fur
Hers who, when too late. are compelled
10 explain that with the best viii in the
world, and the most experienced knowl-
edge, they cannot yet augment the
strength OF this baby skin.
Every woman of the world. without one
single exception, has already bestowed
upon herself, or IS in process of doing so
boa of foxy proclivities. Since Paris
has practically had the monopoly of these
up TO the present, they are essentially as
sOciated in our minds with a smart
French finish and style, consequently are
they above all details desirable White
fox, for some technical reason, is among
the cheaper qualities, and. therefore, is
not to be so seriously sought this season
as silver fox, which touches the other eX-
treme, some Of the very finest skins run
ming within dangerous distance of four
figures. 1t Is still our mood, or, rather,
The mood Of la mode. that we hang our
selves around with detected little heads,
tails, and legs. But custom and familiari-
" have bred so cOntemptuOus a disre-
gard Of the suggestion of savagery in this
display that now the more dependent lit
tie limbs We can command. the higher is
accounted our mOdistic status.
As for muffs, the great granny muffs of
rich sable, mink, chinchilla, and other
furs are especially delightful. AS a di-
rect contrast TO these are the smaller
ones Of caracul, chinchilla, or ermine and
El,ed chiffon. We VIII Illustrate several
of these very soon. White hairs are
fIrs. reproducing an old fashion beaver
and fox being the two that are chiefly
j-eated to these artificial embellishments.
The price for these eccentricities is very
high, as q good deal of labor is involved.
Fringes in Great Favor.
Fringes are finally and definitely in
favor For SO truly decorative an item
these have been quite an appreciably long
time getting here. and now, just when
some Of US were beginning to question in
our own minds the authenticity of the
rum1r Of their certain arrival, here they
come in full blast. That is so like la
mode 10 lead US by circuitous routes and
various culs-de-sac TO something she in
tends shall be very precious. so now al
every step We are confronted by this most
ornamental appendage. Fringe on the
Scarves of ones hats, fringe on our SASH
as fringe on our polonaises and tunics,
and last hut by no means least fringe,
ana II YOU would account unto yourself
great mOjistic righteousness, chenille
fringe on wraps of ever" description.
tarater cloak, the elegance OF which
scarcely dare TO dwell upon. since, alas.
IL S. not mine, was of black chenille, net
'.4 into cape form TO we'll below the
shoulders. whence ii fell in great ropes
down 10 the edge OF the cloak. that
vas. 10y the way, quite fun length. The
t-..l OF this shower of chenille over pale
pink killed chiffon, all beautifully APP
l-s4e AMI inlet about its edge with cream
lace. was most distinctive; pink peau &C
sole lending itself aS q foundation 10 this
.o.ey wrap that was so admirably COM
Plotted 10y a picturesque collar of cream
Jan. and black ostrich feather trimming.
tav fact ut The latter coming reXt 10 the
lace tells It's own story Of becoming
grace.
scarcely more than a whisper as yet
are some evening dresses Of white or
"'"lalely tinted silk netted frinSe. These
a." SCI Onto yolants or shaped pieces OF
l.'o le so.e, so fashioned as 20 take an
1f'"'4 sweep at the back that is at once
'.i5 essence Of elegance. Frequently
=. -i-L-r only starts about the region OF
i5 ""..s iH front. or even lower still.
'--' WIN tie train. when il now not OEly
"'....r hrt Increasing in length every
'' ,".'r is plenty OF scope for repeat
.- '+.+ fashionable fOible Of fringe. and
r az ,ar came time. accertuat!ng It's
e'aa.r duties on the mantle OF ma
-.ts Proportions there is positively
i..HlNs newer or more In keeping with
l.. -'-lre- " middle age than an upper
.''..- ol heavy netted chenille or six
!...sr, terminating in loose tassels about
S.' center OI the figure. where in all like
"i .'l nouHee carries on the shawl
SHAPED lines.
some New Umbrellas.
What a bFea,hless performance, to be
sure. s lhe purchasing Of an umbrella
ID theory, this Is the very simplest thing
D. iAe world. and the curious part IS that
AY amount Of experience-and We have
had plenty during the past few years
prevents our setting forth with undaunt
tl spirit each time such needs call Us
la the days when there was only on,
handle. and that, for the most part. al
IVORY one, 1t was quite another story
L-i now that We have the entire yege
.t-4.s- animal. and all the ornithologics