The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-01-22

being n series OF shirred tucks or puffs. Flow
ers are sometimes made Of the muslin.
Flowers OF all sorts. especially violets. are in
full favor. arranged high on one side OF the
tOque. One. two or three ostrich feathers,
with Il rhinestone ornament, constitute the
trimming on some Of Abe tulle hats. while
others are trimmed witf&equined wings. and
again pointed ends Of tulle. wired into shape
and spotted with steel seuuins. are the finish
with a steel Black. white and col
ored tulles are all used for hats, and an occa-
sional one has long strings OF chiffon tied
under the chin. Diamond m tenn
pOrarily decorate some OF the black tullc toques
with stunning effect.
The hats most in evidence in the daytime
are the fur-trimmei velvet toques. ornamented
with violets or some OF the dark. rich red shades
in flowers which are so fashionable this season.
The new straws for spring are in the silk and
crinoline effects in wide plaits, which are
mounted ike velvet on a tuiIe and Wire frame.
Flowers and narrow rucheS Of chiffon are the
promised trimming for the toques. which are
70 be somewhat smaller in size aud trimmed
high on one side. Cream-cO.Ored silk. deco
rated here and there with cream lace applique,
the silk cut out underneath and all lined with
pink silk. is draped around the crown of a
other feature In the new millinery is the use OF
large gilt buckles. These are set with semi
precious stones on very elaborate inwrought
gilt with no Jewels.
The shawl-shaped cape was one OF the
seasons ventures into the realm OF modes
which did not bring any lasting results. as it
was extremely u2lv and unbecoming. How
ever. We are threatened with real shawls again
II rumor is correct, Crepe Shawls with Persian
borders and tring"d edges are the special KIND
revived. Silk shawls in art shape are here
again, aud anything in the way Of a Japanese
shawl is for summer wear. when
soft. clinging things make charming wraps.
Long lace sleeves are still worn in evening
gowns. but the elbow sleeve is more and more
favored as the season advances. House gowns
and theatre waists are fitted with this sort oi
sleeve. and .drcssy evening gowns as well;
Sometimes II u n single loose ruh. finished
with a lace frill: again it is three close fitting
puffs with narrow bands Of velvet between, or
MADE Of heavy lace. iittinE the arm closely. 4
new idea in sleeves for your cloth gown IL an
absolutely tight-ntting sleeve of velvet and a
short oversleeye OF cloth falling from the Shout
the one underneath, but loosen 10 show that IL
is separate. and trimmed with fur.
Children have rarely worn so much fur as
now appears to be essential to their comfort
able clothing. 4 smart and scryiccab.e coat
for a boy under II is made OF clear navy blue
melton with revers. rolling collar and cuffs ~
Persian lamb or astrakan. or fine raccoon skin.
the wearer's heels and is stoutly froGged over
the breast. a can, not a hat. is worn. A cap Of
melton Is made to match the coat and with its
wide turned-up head6and Of fur il is not un-
like a Cossack's headgear. Gloves with dog
skin palms. but fur backs and .cuhs., are con-
sidered a necessary adjunct OF this becoming
outdoor wear,
Tho latest thing in hair ornaments is black
lace wings embroidered with pearls.
4 new, fad in French ieyelry is a flexible
S Gbis "a Of &G G2id n TlSh 4 ibe bd set u n ana rarf tje am a.
Il bow as II it were ribbon.