New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-29

its midwinter in the Midi is fashionably and luxu-
riously gowned.
The Pompadour basque seems 10 be favori'e
now. To be fashionable 1t must be worn over a
corset designed to give the Pompadour hgure-lh
other words the appearance Of being very much
nipped-in at the waist and absolutely straight IN
front. a pretty example OF this style Is mouse
gown Of pink crepe de chine, trimmed with ruch-
ings Of the same and incrustations OF yellow lace
The skirt opens pettcoat OF the crepe ne
chine that is trimmed with deep hounce ana
several rows of ruchings, separated by lines OF
entredeux The skirt itself is cut with short
train and is bordered at the bottom ana UP the
sides by a broad entredeux framed In ruchings.
The bodice. snort behind and pointed in front, has
a heart-shaped empiecement OF crepe emoroiuereu
with chenille and lace figures. and on the iei' OF
the bust is a large black velvet bow The sleeves
end with a lace ruffe at the elbows. ana the ue-
colletage is filed in with lace CAMP.
Another Pompadour bodice is OF blue panne, and
IL to be with skirt Of blue-and-whlte oro-
cade The dressmaker who Is responsible for this
declares that many sircple dancing frocks VIII De
made in this stye-Pompadour bodice or Ve'Ve' OF
name with skirt OF another material
Cloths In light colors will be much worn at Nice
Judging by the number OF costumes or TINS sort
being made. There is soft buff color much III oe-
mand II is prettier and newer than either tan
or beurre color. and only comes In the hish-priceo
stuNs redngote of this is edged with mario"
line of sable AMI opens TO show on the side ana
at the bottom skirt OF panne In the same Color
The high color and rever for the garment 1aslehs
on the SIDE faced with Irish point iaid over
pink silk and edged with sable. Fur Is used on
several light gowns destined to be worn along 'he
Riviera. 1890 ., -, -, HATS
The new hats shall speak OF IN de'ai next
week for as yet there are only a lew 10 DE- Seen
Blu, the toquet OF white tule VIII undoubtedly oe
the most popular style, and 1t VIII not amer nuch
in shape from the toauets worn now. Lace s'ra"s
will be made with rolling brims. and with trimming
under the brims against the hair. Gray fuHe' 100
viii be In high favor for toquets and as trimming
on hats. = ~,
large shell combs are stylish and useful In the
present elaborate coiffures. To be elegant these
combs are studded with diamonds ana 10 oe idSn-
ionable they are studded with coral. Inc smart
c,rl now wears with her four-in-hand cravat a
small gold chain with tassel on each END FORMED
~ gold fringe and a coral pearl drop. This is
nassea through the knot and tied in a single loop
It is not in the least "mannish LOOKING
,,r ono is having photographs taken by the
,eu, nrocess which gives raised surface ike a
bass-relief For the sentimental. these may De re-
Anoad 70 Al into a small locket; when the locket
is omen spring releases a tiny magniyhg glass
which enlarges It to a most Hfelike appearance
The umbrella handle approved OF this winter mas
some sort of an animal for head, the semi
nrecious stones being lavishly used TO obtain the
urotesoue as well lovely. Sometimes the UNI
brella handle Is quite modest, ana "a tiIy ihohhes
or eIenhont Il hung TO 1t by a gold chain. The
craze for using animal forms Is being carried 10
, an absurd extent by the jewellers and one woman
complains that her Christmas presents remind her
OF a NOahs ark.
But there Is no criticism, certainly, to be made
~ a cordial set in crystal and gold The two
decanters are in the shape OF a swan. their gold
timed wings are drawn UP TO form the handle and
the hqueur 1. poured through the gold besk