The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-03-24
Concerning the Veil.

Nothing is so necessary to & well
groomed appearance as q pretty VEIL
and nothing so ruinous as crumpled
one. Crisp freshness is essential In
the choice Of these dainty accessories
even the most economical women De
come extravaganr. It seems to be
fact that pretty women insist upon
wearing wells that too completely cover
their faces while those who would look
the better for a Disgusting film favor
light meshes-
Real thread lace wells with q border
reaching from mouth to chin, are
among the most expensive new designs,
nd beaurify mouths Of doubtful pref
tiness. Nine. Sembrieh gives her name
to a closely dotted affair, pretty and
fashionable. but exceedingly bad for the
eyes Women not endowed with Well
defined features should escheW the
close dots. Small features become IN
significant behind them. The open
mesh, sparseiy sprinkIed with large vel
Yer dots, ike patches are generally
becoming. They do not try the eyes as
much as dotted wells.
In London a veil has made its ap-
pearauce which viii its Inventor
claims, protect the most delicate skin
from the evil effects of chilling winds.
Even the most beautiful women are apt
TO look blue and pIuChed when exposed
to the cold This new veil is of trans
parent, coIGrless material, light as
feather, yet so constructed that worn
under an ordinary veil. it protects the
fzce as eIectualIy as If made Of glass
It's waarer will look as Immaculate at
the end OF q long journey as if she had
just emerged from her room Another
useful veil. end a becoming one also,
las invisible eye shields underneath to
protect the eyes from dust when the
sgearer is driving.
Fine close mesh wells are not so be-
coming to some. because they darken
the skin. Plain Brussels net and tulle
are in this category The new double
wells. black over white. soften the face,
and are becoming to women Of middle
age The outer veil may be any sort
af mesh, but sheer white Illusion al
ways forms the background
A veil that viii doubtless become
popular has an irregular scroll pattern
al over it consisting Of chenille dots Of
various sizes, from pinpofnr dots to
those the size Of a. pea The scroll is Of
g0odly proportions. sometimes reaching
from chin TO temple, and gives to the
face a curious appearance These wells
are scarcely becoming. but their oddly
draws attention to the wearer's face
To WASH WHITE Wells
Take a lined saucepan, and in it
make a strong solution Of soap and
water, put the veil into 1t and place
over the fire to simmer for about
tweny minutes then squeeze the veil in
warm soap and water till it is quite
clean: rinse in cold water. then again
IN a little cold water TO which has been
added a few drops Of blue and one
lump OF sugar. Shake the veil gently
and pin it on 4 clean towel to dry
In bridal wells two pleated fans Of
tulle are now used instead OF the cor
cuet Arrangement They stand upright
uDon the head as would an aigrette.
and are placed one on either side OF 4
tiny spray Of orange blossoms. The
fans must not be too tall or stiff.
Pretty Things 10 Wear.
Lace boleros with black velvet ribbon
run through them are a useful as well
as effective addition to the bodice need
ing a fresh touch
Adjustable stock collars have a place
in the variegated display Of neckwear
and are built on the principle of the
pulley belt with flexible bone inCaseu
between the satin ribbon Of which is it
made and the silk lining. A ring is at
tached At either side and the ends
drawn through these ara tied in q four
INLAND knot in a short bow with long
ends
1ercerized canvas and cotton grena-
dimes. treated with the same aIka1i so
luton add variety to the extensive ar
ray OF cotton dress fabrics They are
checked. striped or covered with waved
lines Of varying soft c0lOrs, and very
pltable without being easily mussed The
pretty gloss which gives them a silky
appearance is their chief attraction.
The latest advices from Paris hint at
the waning popularity Of jewelled
combs. Plain combs have the lead and
these are arranged as inconspicuOusly
as possible
Black velvet ribbon IN narrow widths
Is strlkingly in evidence on many of the
new gowns. IN the form Of straight bands.
roSettes or lattice work designs form
ing the vest, a portion Of the sleeve, OF
possible fan-shaped divisions on the
lower half Of the skirt
One revival Of fashion is the white
tulls bow worn at the back Of the neck
Of light silk rheater waists.
The bandana ties wo-n = Few months