The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-01-15
SUMNER sHIRT WAIsr HERE.
white II to BE n Fnvorito Color This Yenr
Wom Topics.

-Women's Topics.
The cotton shirt waist has made its annual
appearance. Some say the shirt waist is es-
pecially suited 10 the needs OF the poor woman.
but experience has proved that her rich sister
finds Just as much use for II. There Is nothing
startlingly now about the first display of waists,
For the most part they are made OF fine ging-
INNS and cheviots in delicate colorings, and
are somewhat less fancy in design than those
OF last year. Most OF the materials are striped
either vertically or in Bayadere effect. White
waists promise to find even greater favor than
formerly. and some of the shirt waist girls
have already declared their intention OF wear
ing no other.
The white waist certainly has some advan-
tages. 1t does not fade and as a rule takes
starch well. which those made of too soft ging-
ham refuse to do. On the other hand, white
Is not 30 becoming generally as some of the
soft shades. and 1t is especially trying in thick
cotton goods. such as are used in the swell
waist. Most women who, last season.
tried shirt waists made Of washable
silk say that they will never wear cotton ones
again. The silk waists seem eXtravagant
to one who looks no further than first cost, for
silk at less than 75 cents or 81 u yard cannot be
depended upon to wash well. But such silk
wears at least three seasons and does not fade
in the least. Added to this, it has tho merit Of
Delbg bOit, COOl anu DecOHlluB' anu Is W W llhu
In the most exquisite colorings. The plain
silks make quite drcssy waists. while those
that are striped have no end of style.
Poor little babies! Not content with making
text books Of them, their mothers intend that
they shall study themselves as soon as they are
old enough. To this end baby books are quite
the fad. What is n baby book ? 1t is n book in
which all OF baby's wonderful dOings and say
ings are recorded from the day he or she is left
n Hrs sh ps sSlf n f tbe b wSFi1 bS Sy b bhs Gf" spa s59sk w;h F4e
when filled in. tell the hour and day baby came.
how much he weighed, the color Of his eyes
and hair. and at the bottom of all this valuable
Information are the signatures of the parents.
nurse, and doctor who welcomed him. So it is
all through the book. which. by the way. Is
most artistically and appropriately illustrated.
All OF the important events IN 6nby,s he
christening. his first birthday. his first Christ
mas. his, first tooth and toy and present. the
far he got before he tonnled over and bumped
his nose; and a thousand other things dear to
the mother heart. One, LITTLE woman who is
keeping a faithful record OF the first two years
Of her boys history in one Of these books says
it twill be so interesting for him to read it over
when he is President of the country or filling
some high post OF honor.
Now is the time when woman lays in her sup
ply OF summer lingerie, All Of the shops that
carry a fine line OF undcrclothing and those
that carry loads OF common things, too, Gro
OF no greater extravaganza than that Of buying
really CHEAP lingerie. The best in every detail
OF dress is always the cheapest in the long run.
and this is truer. of night dresses. chemiscs.
corset covers and the rest than of anything
else. When so many things are displayed
and the prices are so low women are often
tempted to sacrifice fine. material for a lot OF
fascinating, fluffy material. This Is a mistake.
When a customers income is limited Sho
should look well to tho material ofthe garments
purchased, and should foreGo the frills and fur
or embroidery on a garment of fine texture is
far more effective. much more stylish and in
much better taste than loads OF coarse cheap
trimming on cambria or muslin that is mono
too fine.
Colored handkerchiefs are really coming into
vogue again. it seems. 1t is so reported every
now and then. and they are to be seen in the
shops. but women are actually beginning to
carry them now. The handkerchicf itself
Generallily is is Of fine white liGsn' nHt it is
q wreath somewhat larger than n. silver
dollar eWbroIdered in two coIors in one
a%arbutus. in their natural cSolors. have
hrst place IN these d dain nowo other pretty
a hh" oYe sF' them. h or sr TsnEie H so as to Scf fdrm a
broad border inside Of the narrow hem. Hand
kerchiets Of pale blue. pink. green or lilac
considered quite smart with sporting cos
tunes. Conservative people prefer pure white
linen. plain or set off with a bit OF dainty en-
broidery or fine lace.
A pin box is a novelty that appeals to every
to be able to keep a supply of ordinary pins.
safety pins. or hairpins on hand. and the pin
box is designed to obviate this difficulty. 1t is
nearly n foot long and about five inches wide.
and Is made of white, metal or solid, silver; In
side 1t is lined with velvet. and divided into
compartments for shell %hairpins. ordinary hair:
pins, hatpins, safety pins and. in short. piuS OF
all sorts. The box is a beautiful ornament for
the h~andSomest of dressing tables, and is Il
great time as well as temper saver.
"A moreen petticoat is one OF heavens
choicest blessings bestowed upon woman
kind. H9id a young woman who belicyes that
fine feathers make. fine birds: six nctti-
but the average girl. or rather the girl with an
average income, can i'll afford to indulge in
about half my allowance, on SILK petit
coats, but I've found that the moreen
p~ctticoat is an excellent substitute, and
when brought directly into contact with
a silk lining ~rustles in the most desirable man
ner. Indeed. its swish-swish - far more notice.
able than that Of %taffeta. Moreen has other
advantages than those of mere economy. Be-
sides being cheap and shedding dust like q
feather buster. it makes up %prettily. The wool
moreen costs only 10 or 30 cents a yard, while !
that of silk runs up to 80 cents. but n skirt of