Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-04-12

Who Delight in Pronounced Novelties.
New York, April 6.-Eton Jackets,
that hitherto have been worn almost
exclusively as completion to gowns in
similar material, have suddenly sprung
into such prominence as to render
them not only a leading feature but
positive rage. They come, therefore,
in numerous styles; much preference
being given.those in black taffeta silk
showing revers CT bands of cloth or
both and lace, passamenterie or jet is
often noticeable in addition, while
ubiquitous tuckings or cordings may
supersede garniture and extend all over
the garment. Quite striking little
jackets are in red cloth finished in
green or vice versa, and they will be
worn not only at summer resorts but
in the city. This is in keeping with
red cloth capes that, while hardly COM
mon, no longer excite special remark,
and, when worn by persons of slender
figure, do not seem inappropriate
according to present liberal ideas.
Capes in general will be still much
worn, the majority for early spring
icing in black cloth more or less
trimmed, and sometimes showing sue
cessive rows of fringe that may almost
cover the garment. In summer capes,
much is done by llacing diaphanous
fabrics over silk, and In trimming may
be noted spangles, mousseline or
chiffon, braid, lace and tuckings or
cordings that really seem ubiquitous
Evening and carriage capes are a con-
slant surprise, by reason of elaborate
combinations in white or pale colors.
In all capes, there is tendency towards
closer outlines. f
Independent skirts are logical re-
suit of the immense numbers of i'm
dependent waists in the market. At
tractive examples are in black tatfeta
silk, and they have much to recommend
them, since they are light, cool and
not unduly dressy, so that they
suit both young and old, and are
adapted to all times of the day and
very many occasions. Differences IN
character are obtained by different
waists, and it is easily apparent how
convenient this must be and economical
as well. Independent skirts of mixed
or plaided wool are invaluable for
general wear; skirts of plain cloth,
serge or mohair afford variety, and
poplin skirts are dressy, serviceable
and. if in the light weight poplin now
shown, very cool. Cotton skirts for
outing wear come in welt, whipcord
or duck, and, IL in dark colors, will be
found extremely practical.
High-grade parasols are unique in
panne velvet showing very rich COM
binations as to color, and delightful
examples Of lighter character are in
chene silk. Braid set on in ficral and
other all-over patterns is quite a
feature in expensive parasols, and
applique Of lace as we'll, some examples
having heavy mesh lace in designs Of
leaves and flowers set in as insertions.
Pretty and, of course, less costly styles
are in silk in fancy patterns, and
plaided parasols are in keeping with
| the numerous plaids of the day, some
being very bright, and others in the
peculiar pastel colorings which often
impart faded appearance. Persons of
quiet taste or others, for the sake of
| change, can select among handsome
| plain shades. Conspicuous parasols
come in squares with short fringed out
| edges. and are intended to be used at
watering places In connection with ths
new waists made of oriental and other
squares. They are too striking to please
buyers of good taste, but will be pur-
chased by the class who delight 10 pro-
nounced novelties. 3 fl&
The tendency in millinery is towards
examples covered by leaves or flowers,
and such style, though not novel, be.
comes so by reason of unusual size in
the bats SO devised, since hitherto
flower hats have been comparatively
small; but this year they reach quite
an expanse, this however being in
keeping with general styles, that are
very large, SPREADING every way and
showing one kind Of garniture massed
upon another. One reason, perhaps,
for such Dimensions is the extremely
| light character of many trimmings.
Tulle or chiffon are not only employed
to an unexampled extent, but entire
hats made in either are frequent The
placing of such fabrics below brims
has a very pretty effect, since delight
| full softness ensues, and there is no
face. however fresh, that may not
thereby be enhanced in attlaotiveness.
| In regard to the leaf. covered hats Just
mentioned, doubtless much is owing to
the beautiful and varied leaves shown,
and the fact that tinted foliage Is high
sty 10 at present. Leaves, of COURSE,
| lend themselves lreadily to flatness,
and, in -accotdance with such idea,
may be noted parts of hydrangia bios
SONS put in low, close rows. Fruits in
| garniture become more used as the
season progresses. Grapes in extreme
variety as to size aud color take the
lead, but cherries also in much variety
are equally attractive.
| Judging FROM letters of inquiry.
| spring furnishing is now a subject of
special interest. Walls are paper ed to
correspond with or show off furnish
Tags. A north room can be papered in
red, with toning of cream white or
willow, and sunny room should be
tempered by green. The bath room
should be in white, as emblematical OF
purity, with touches of green or blue
to prevent glare. A correspondent
writes that, "by instinct" she chose
q supply of Pears soap, and the
selection proves that her intuitions
were correct, since in fact, MS in repu-
tation, it Is absolutely pure and by far
the best selection. Sitting rooms and
dining rooms are being rendered most
attraotigve by means of wooden furni-
ture in old Colonial shapes stained in
forest green, sealing wax red, willow,
or weathered or smoked. Cushions
are in leather of different colors,
chiefly red, and some chairs show
| quaint rush bottoms. Many tables,
sideboards, bureaus, sofas, hat racks
and umbrella stands are delightfully."-
| quaint in peculiar contours, and on