The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1900-12-09

than formerly, and in a short time it
will have become one of the things
that were. Those who thought they
could not live without a wheel are now
practicing on roller and steel skates.
Ice skating on an artificial pond is to
be one of the most fashionable of all
sports this winter, and the plaid back
goods will be as useful for that as for
the other. Its utility consists in the
fact that no lining is required, and the
skirt is therefore lighter than 1t would
be of any other thing.
A word on the best way to make up
this stuff may not be out of place here.
To make up the skirt so that the plaid
back may show. If 1t so happens that
II does, without any unpleasant appear
ance It should be made with all strap
ped seams, which make the inside as
smooth as the outside. At the bottom
the goods are applied on the outside,
which leaves the plaid In view to the
edge. This is faced up on the outside
and stitched as many times as one
feels like having 1t, and the same color
and design or surface is seen all on the
outside and the same Is on the inside.
II the placket is so arranged as to be
alike on both sides, the skirt can be
worn either side out. This is a real
boon to the girl whose wardrobe is nee
essarily limited. Some of this plaid
back stuff is really very handsome. and
the outside colors are refined and ele-
CANT. The plaids are of every descrip-
ton. Some of them have the woolly
surface so much liked. From black
through all the grays and all the
browns and tans the list of these goods
goes, and we may well be thankful for
them. -
Aside from the last mentioned goods
are some beautiful effects in prunellas
and Picardy fancies. Fancies are as
general rule poor economy. as they are
for the purpose Of affording a pretty
effect, though not lasting stuff. This
Is we'll, for we soon grow tired of fan
cy and gay patterns. while the plain
surfaced goods are nice as long as they
last. and no one ever grows tired Of
broadcloth or any Of the standard ma
terials. Prunella is one of the new
standard favorites, and 1t makes most
excellent dresses and handsome ones
too.
The all wool and the silk warp hen
riettas are among the best liked of ma
terials, and they lend themselves to
light and artistic shades and colorings
with unusual grace. Reseda Is one of
the new colors, and 1t is very beautiful
in this soft and lustrous material.
Nearly all of the colors for winter seem
to be but a deepening Of the shades
OF autumn. Albatross cloth is produced
In a variety of shades and colors, and it
makes effective garments at reasona-
BILE figure and, like all Of the entire
wool stuffs, is durable and can be in
definitely cleansed, even washed. Next
to the Scotch fannels and Scotch twill
this is the best possible value for chill
dren's frocks.
l had a letter from an unknown cor
respondent last week, and she asked
me to speak of some children's milli-
merry, and so do, as it is very flatter-
ing to a writer to know that there are
really people who read fashion matter.
She did not state the ages Of the chill
dren. and so have to go on guesswork
as far as she is concerned, but the dear
little hats are suitable for all children
over years. The dainty little hood
Is of plain white net over baby blue
silk, and the ruffle is of baby blue vel
vet. row of lace is passed around the
crown. and on the top are bow of rib
bon and a short plume. The boys cap
needs no explanation. The larger OF
the two hats shows a round brim
and drapery and bow Of the same
! shade of light gray as the rough felt
| hat. The small one at right shows a
round brim light mode felt, with brown
velvet drapery and bow, with two
/ quilts and fancy gilt buckle. Hats for
children are mostly plain and neat
rather than extravagant. Colors may
be such as the wise mother has adopt
ed for the child, always with the full
consent of the child, who has right tc
q preference. OLIVE HARPER.