The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-03-04
some Spring SURPRISES
Khaki Brown Lace Has Captured
Fashions Tickle Fancy.
The Sash. in Variety of Soft. Pastel
Lined Silks and Crcacs. Promises
kerchief House waist-Tbe Apothe-
osis of the Button-Easter Fabrics.

chocolate and lifting the skirt OF hei
brown walking dress ever so slightly that
a glimpse of her tan silk and black lace
petticoat might not be lost upon her APP
preciative audience.
"All of you. think heard her dilate on
the charms of a wonderful new blue gewn
she intends purchasing, and all OF you, OF
course, know that it was only two years
ago that she wore crepe to her heels for
the admirable, Incompatible late Back
Bay
You don't mean to say?" broke in Miss
Chicagoese.
We'll. mean to say" went on Mrs.
Van Knickerbocker, That only yesterday
the widow came in to call and for the first
time l appreciated that Mrs Back Bay is
distinctly pretty woman and what was
even more to the point, exquisitely dress
ed. Her hair was charmingly pompadour-
ed, her hat was a toque, one of the love-
Hest hyacinth colored chiffon affairs in the
shape of a coronet ribbed about the crown
and edged on the brim with pipings OF
black straw. Flaring up from the front OF
the crown stood bow made OF chiffon
and straw and two loose punches of VIC
of the uprolied crown and one Struggled
artfully down in the region of the left
ear. Upon this she had drawn a veil of
the exceedingly fine black silk tulle that
for dressy occasions takes precedence OF
the coarser Russian nets and is orna-
mented not with big black disks at long
intervals but tiny lace circles set on to
the net very far apart. The effect of the
hat and the modish veil was undeniabiy
bewitching.
Il was particularly enthusiastic over her
Elton coat OF pale tan cloth clipping her
pretty, slim waist very close. It's perfect
roundness was shown OF to advantage by
three unlined fitted capes, spreading out
upon her shoulders. The collar of this
tempting novelty in spring wraps was
high, faring, lined with pleated tan
chiffon, and right under the chin two filmy
scarfs of chiffon Joined ends and then fiut-
,ered well below the waist line. Her
gloves we're suede, matching her coat pre-
Tisely, and one little hand was thrust into
u mun OF tan chiffon pulled and puckered
onto a foundation of cloth matching the
coat and further enhanced by two bouquets
OF fresh yiolets. Two bouquets, my dearS-
what do you gather from that bit of evil
denee when the possessor of the bouquets
goes suddenly into colors and her cheeks
wear a glow not altogether due to brisk
walking or cold spring winds?'
Have you the least idea who he iS?"
asked the hostess
We'll, answered the detective in brown.
Il have my eye on one young man, and to
think OF poor dear Back Bay, such a fine
fellow to be so soon forgotten What short
memories some women have, and do you
know. she told me not six months ago, with
a touching CULVER of her lip, that the bal
snce of her life would be devoted to writ
comings of Mrs. Back Bay went round the
room and then the hostess spoke up en-
quiringly:
"Can anyone tell me for what purpose all
those big floss tringed silk and PANIED
handkerchiefs have been introduced that
l see everywhere and what is going to be
the quality CT the new foulards?"
"Hark to me- replied the girl from
Chicago. spreading filmy bit of white
cambria on one knee and setting thereon
her crisp cooky. Those handkerchief
those big fellows, foot and half square
are intended for the Identification OF
smart spring theatre and house waists.
They are fringed and figured for use in
with panne or taffeta of a solid
tone, and usually form the sleeve, cape,
revers, collar, yoke. cuffs. etc, and the
is something 70 fill the heart
Of the beauty lover with joy. AS to the
the very highest satin finish you
can get brings you nearest the acme Of
sartorial perfection. Big. bold designs.
large leaf patterns, broad un6ulating bands
Of color, and very daring contrasts charac-
terize the foulards just now, instead OF
polka dots and Dresden sprays.
III l have read the augurs Alright" she
there is sure to be craze for
clear apple green straight through the sea-
s1.at 81
the perfection of taste for skirt Innings,
and yesterday l apostrophised with all the
admiring adjSctives at my command re-
ception gown OF apple green liberty satin
relieved by decorations of Persian figured
banned ribbon and black velvet. The whole
costume was accordion pleated and with a
high black velvet collar, girdle, and no
ends on the skirt, it had for the moment
40 rivals in my sight.
MY tailor. by the way, is remarkable
person for his prescience so Ear as feminine
,rills are concerned. and he tells me that
.affeta and velvet are sure to be extern |
.!vely used in the Easter dressmaking. l |
Sas even accorded glimpse of a bewilder- |
ngly lovely pale tan velvet walking dress |
'or famously rich belle coat and skirt |
10 wear with a coral pink or a pastel blue |
shirt, and the velvet was trimmed with |
stitched straps of cloth of tan tone while |
1haki brown lace faced the coats revers
Another glimpse / had was OF dove |
grey velvet skirt and coat and suit |
strapped beautifully with black taffeta. and |
the coat was gorgeous with its buttons of |
mother OF pearl, having each a cahochon |
emerald sunk into the polished pearl CEN |
ire. OF course. | exclaimed at the ex-
ravaganee OF these gowns, but when | was
old that the new velvet for tailor suits is
s.narfallN stand and
weather. without the least loss Of lustre or
OF pile. / began to wonder IL |
night not invest in such a suit myself and |
ind it a positive economy
It's ali very well for you young, slim |
,reatures to talk OF the coat and skirt |
'uit," walled Mrs. Van Knickerbocker. |
The days for such comfortable dressing |
IRE done for me, so when / dropped in on |
ny man the other day | resigned myse f to !
/ gown Of ceremony. and, realizing every
pound Of this too solid flesh, / selected a
handsome variety of helictrope Goth |
strapped with white taffeta and finished |
ibout the hem, collar. sleeves. and reyers |
With very pretty feather garnishment
decorative as fur but light as ostrich
llumes, in deeper tone OF heliotrope than
ny suit Itself. Ii goes almost without say
ng that ! have a sash attachment fas- |
ened at the back by two pearl buttons
ioAuihS AiErtHSSN puii s-tNCS anu knOtted
n frcnt with fringed ends falling well be-
ow the knees"
In all OF which tasteful array you Will
,gtshine any enc of the slim young
hings.' no matter how smart her velvet
uit may be- fatteringly insisted the girl
rom Chicago. as the protracted meeting
ound the tea table broke up its magic
ircle.
In Danger of His Life.