The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-11-24
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Ewes error did not SO much con-
sist I'm getting swndled ut a fruit bar
gain counter as in endeavoring to es-
tablish STYLES in dress.
This dress question Is becoming
something more than q burden-it Is II
night mare. u horror. a noisome vam-
pire which is sitting the breath of tho
race of womcnkind in civilization. To
look at Il counter of dress stuifs anu
adornments in a great shop today Is
for woman of moderate means to feel
appalled, with the wild imrossibilty or
attempting to appear up-to-date
Just as we had reached the delect-
able spot where we had achieved the
tailor-gown "a marvel of suitability for
every purpose: simple. severe in its
lines. plain in its details yet absolutely
correct for most day occasions since
the removal of the Jacket revealed u
bodice which could not be limited in
it's elaboration-just when this millen-
ial preliminary had been attained
along comes the edict for trimmed
dresses. No more severity of finish, no
more discreet stitching and one toned
effects. No more elegant simplicity. All
this is changed Such absurdities of de-
tail! Such extravaganza of decoration.
Such limitless expenditure. as was
once only dreamed of in court life! The
plain little frock must he relegated to
morning shopping. The cloth dress
must become a garment fcarfully anu
wonderfully made, with an infinitudc
of vests, a luXuriance of garniture, a,
e-nor as to cost. For be it known
that the plain gown is no more. 1t has
gone the way of all good things and
.rs, a. th.,D la,
tamboyant, the giddy and tinsely.
The most ordinary cloth costume Ona
sees now in the best shops, has un-
derslecves in the coat, and is built on
elaborate lines, as to revers and freaks
of finish at the hot tom. There Is somc-
thing incOngruous in the idea OF UNDER
sleeves or even the loose fitting bishop
sleeves now so much in vogue, In Il
street gown.
AS to vests: one tan cloth costume
meant for the street has no less than
four different waist coat effects, all in
use at the same time. First there was
the coat proper. cloth cut away from
the front and finished with gold braid.
Just inside, showing only line OF
color, was Il soft pale blue broad cloth
with tiny gold buttons set close to-
gcther within that was q vest of white
cloth elaborately embroidered in black
chenille and and gold, the revers
thrown back over the others. Still
beneath this was full pouchinS
blouse effect of Persian panne vel
vet combining the tints of TAM blue
and white with dash of Pompeiian
red. Expensive? OF course. That is
why the modistes make styles. But
how discouraging II all is!
Yet do you know there was never
such an opportunity for the deft ting-
cred girl, the woman with ideas and
time and a knowledge of needle work
as today? These gold trimmings, these
rich Persian embroderies so much in
vogue cost tremendously. Why little
band for the hat IS marked $500, all
though with it's yard or a tritle more In
length its glitter of gold and bronze or
silver, it makes almost the entire Il mn
ming. 1t could be absolutely repro-
duced for one-tenth of that sum. All
needed would be package of gold
paillettes (cost 10 cents) some bits of
tiny gold cord and supply of fine gold
thread. These sewcd in 81 pattern on
net or following out the design of
chantilly lace will make as elaborate
a strip for 4 velvet hat as could be de-
sired. To add richness to the effect cut
out i fat flower design from black or
brown velvet and applique it at inter-
walls, following the border with a line
OF gold thread. \ wild rose, with
stem: II leaf design, conventionalizel
blossom of any sort will give an inde-
sirably rich effect.
As to the Persian embroidery it costs
IS Il yard ut the least calculation
when sold by the piece. ] examined
some the other day which seemed
mass OF glittering s,lTptuous color.
And what do YOU suppose!
1t was simply the Persian velvet With
the intricate palm leaf design which
looks like a Bokahra rug in cOlOllns,
and the lines We're followed out with Il
fine gold braid. the brilliant reds and
rich blues cleaning between. You can
buy that Persian velvet for $l.oO up
ward. The gold braid costs about -
cents a piece, of twelve yards. 1t makes
;hc most gorgeous trimming for collars
or reveis and a little scrap of ii Will
brighten up 81 whole costume and look
luxurious indeed The cost would De-
trining.
The beautiful gold luces one secs
and the expense of which Is SO Sr at
can easily be copied with coarse Rus
sian lace and gold thread. 1t is
pleasant and fascinating work and will
give many possibilities for Christmas
gifts.
The new schedule OF the Scranton
Railway company is great boon to
certain sections of the city, noticeably
the patrons of the Laurel Hill line,
where the service has been very ire
gular. Eut the new method has been
the source of troubles to the conduc-
tor. "Betcher I've answered more'n
fifteen hundred questions already
mourned conductor on that division
at the close OF the first day.
"They want to know how close the
cars rum and by the time | figure that
out they ask how many there are an
hour, and l forget TO ring up fares,
Then they try Ia make me tell now
long the company'l keep this thing
up, of having enough cars at noon SOFT
they don't have TO hang onto the FEM
der, and when l tell 'em 'Blamefino.'
they look perky, as much as to say,
L told you so.' Then they want me tn
commit myself to stating the exact
minute when the ears will pass IL
certain corner and while I'm try
ing to make a rough guess at it,
pass the corner where they want To
get off and then they fall to cussln'
me-" II don't know" he added re-
iectively, which is the worst; ID get