The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-03

of surface. and yelling. bcrege. very
sheer pOplins or other light fabrics,
show similar designs In exquisite har-
monies. or self colorings.
GRAPE SURFACES
bring out the beauties of small silk
embroidered leaves. dots. checks or
stripes, and of the latter the category
is endless, varying from the hair line
to the inch-broad, in plain satin, rib
bon, the ruckered styles, or the crepon
weave. The Madras goods intended
for shirt waists afford n greater op.
portunity for combination of style
and color than can be found else.
where. Irish linen. as soft and fine
as silk, is also beautiful Material
FOR the same purpose, but too recher-
che to ever become common. Dotted
or striped Swiss muslin is in great de-
mand, being suitable for many differ
ent occasions. and easily laurdercd.
THE BEAUTY AND EXCELLENCE
of mercerized cotton goods, shown ny
Lord s. Taylor, seem to threaten the
overthrow Of foulard silks, and 1t is
really difficult to tell one from the
other. so perfect Is the gloss and soft
ness of the cotton fabric. both mater
ials coming in similar designs. "All
over" patterns are in overwhelming
favor, usually white figures or dots On
a contrasting ground. and blue, all the
lavender tints. or black and white, are
so far the prcdoninatins cOiors.
CHIFFON Is A FRAIL FABRIC,
but upon that and the leaf rest the
main structure of spring millinery. and
the extent to which the former has been
used Is but little compared with COM
ing demands. Huge chouX (rosettes)
will adorn hats, tucked chiffon will be
rolled into the shape of the breast
feathers which have curled around win
ter hats and called chiffon plumes.'
and exquisite roses or other high grade
flowers are made Of chiffon. with the
edges doubled under, which is a neces-
sity. Stylish flowers are very. very
large, roses. pOppies or suntiowers
often measuring six inches, and COM
bined with tinted leaves in huge sprays.
A novel idea is chiffon leaves, sup
ported by the finest possible colored
wire, and on these leaves are stamped
very minute brown leaves.
ALL THIS Is FAVORABLE TO THE
MILLINER.
as ii requires the most skilled work.
manship to turn out a stylish hat. and
as dampness is fatal. constant re.
newal Is requisite. A pretty novelty is
the "owl chrysanthemum," made by
setting two large chrysanthemums.
back to back. the yellow calyX at each
side forming the eyes. Orchids or lilies
are also in favor because large About
two hundred and fifty shades are
shown in velvcts, chiffon and ribbons,
consequently there is no lack of variety.
A large toque, turned up at one side.
bids fair to be the seasons leading
shape, and this is called by some
houses the Hobbs" hat, admitting Of
many notifications. and several man.
moth flowers, supplemented by velvet.
will find resting place on the left side
of the Hobbs hat.
RATHER LARGE FLATS
of gossamer straw will be caught up
anywhere that may suit the milliners
ideas, then others will take a dip over
the forehead and up at the sides. Tus-
can yellow Is very prominent in tho
coloring Of hats. then comes rose-pink,
light blue. white and, last of all. black.
of which there must be goodly pro.
portion, for elderly or middle-aged per-
sons. The pastel shades" are quite
prominent. but as they are very trying
many bright hues will be necessary to
bring about the contrast requisite for
good taste. Fannie Field.