New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-07-23
SEASON OF BARGAINS.
NOW is THE TIME WHEN THE DIS
ELIMINATING WOMAN EXPENDS HER
MONEY TO GREAT ADVANTAGE.

If ever bargains abounded they abound this year.
and no matter what attitude OF superior indlner-
ence may at the beginning OF July
before the month Is the most sceptical woman
is drawn into the vortex, and may be heard oacA-
ing her bargains against every one elses IN the
land One needs be specially constituted TO as
eliminate at bargain sales, but If woman pos
sesS intelligence she will find the sales Overflow
ing with splendid possibilities
Unusual bargains to be had In the Inc OF
millinery, and hats which at the beginning OF the
season were marked 81 and S. now be had
for less than 81 These be laid away TO serve
next summer second best OF, with a little IN
genuity and a trifiing expense. may be trimmed 10
close up this season with. generally nhos
wardrobe in a depleted condition at the open
ing OF September.
A small epidemic has burst forth IN coarse, sun
burnt straw hats of various shapes and Sizes but
invariably OF shady character simply trimmed
with drapery around the crown and great loops
OF hemstitched black taffeta In front. THESE He
most desirable for seaside The coarse straw
black beribboned hat. Is immensely characteristic
of the taste of the hour and in its simplicity FORMS
fitting accompaniment to that coarse nnen tho
joys OF which well known to those VINO
have worn It. The wide toque, however, is the hat
at the zenith OF popularity with the elite of the
land, and It is indeed triumph Of millinery SKILL
for the whole gist of the matter lies IN clever
manipulation Perhaps style more clearly test-
fies to that necessary alliance between miner and
hairdresser than this same wide toque which
must be correct in outline from every point OF
view
THE NEWEST COLOR
fascinating feature in midsummer gowns for
dressy occasions the pastel tinted alpacas IN
delicate blues pnks, greens and mauVes, WnlIe Ihe
newest color to claim attention IN Paris is clear
yellow called sunshine"
Then there are the fuohsa tints, and many pretty
combinations wstaria orchid lilac with Sky
blue. These gowns massed in lace, and the
fsvorte trimming Cluny, which is used to great
extent as an applique. With wolfe Cluny is also
lavishy employed. and then it is dyed to match the
tint the material In dull Pompeiian reds pastel
tints and beige the effect is charming. Cluny has
superseded everything in the line OF lace even Irsh
point, Venetian and Russian
Without doubt the most costly robes OF the mo-
ment lace gowns appliqued with taneta in the
richest designs Entire robes of Chantilly are much
in vogue in Paris, and these are mounted on fonn-
bordered with narrow ruffies yelled with pleateo
mousseline de sole.
Pretty bows of tulle chic for neck trimmings
and hat strings. They are fresh, dainty ana CO
quettish, and add feminine grace 70 every gown gown.
The long Empire scarfs also fascinating. These
relief with coiored silks for the foliage flowers
and berries being devised OF mousselne de so!e IN
edges. and occasionally have fringed ends OF hght
Embroidered hosiery is much in vogue the popu-
lar variety being in black Isle thread ebroidered
suhdued At the same time open work Isle holds
its own and is thoroughly fashionable. As rule
in fancy points, While frequently the designs are
reinforced with embroidery Two varieties of Isle
gauze hosiery are the extreme of elegance. One is
made to produce crepe effect, and the other
is treated to resemble MORE antique. Both
are especially adapted TO wear with patent leather
slippers or low shoes
Any who contemplates a long cycling
tour or is expecting to recruit in mountain or
forest will do well to supply herself with the new
stocking CATERS. These woven the same as
stockings, but without toes and heels. They
slip the shoes and fasten just below the knees
by their own elasticity. Being thick, warm, strong
and durable, they cannot be torn by thorns and
brambes, and serve a protection while the
wheel