The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-24

evening toiIettes Some dinner gowns
have elbow or even the long sleeve. but
for the ball room the shoulder strap
sufiices-
Transparent. yokes and sleeves are
lined with chiffon IN the fainteSt pink
tint
Of a contrasting color to the gown. have
become a sort Of winter fixture. Nobody
thinks of encircling their waist in a
straight around ceinture these days
Pretty Things For Children.
Pretty and serviceable shirt waists for
either in plain colors or of bright coiors.
with polka dots of different sizes in
white or black
The regular shirt waist sleeve. with
cufe is best for these blouses-
Little linen turn-Overs are not only
pretty and becoming, but they have the
neck ribObns-
Charming fabrics in shades of red are
shown for chiIdren's dresses.
Dainty coats for small girls are of
cadet blue broadcloth, trimmed with
black braid and brass buttons, and lined
with scarlet silk
The wee folks are TO wear ermine
again this winter 1t is essentially a
babys fur.
Panne velvet is a conspicuous feature
in the construction Of smart hats for
the little people
Girls school suits are made of tweed,
with little REFER coats and plain skirts.
dered all around with three rows of
soutache braid and finished with ma
chine stitching.
Golf jackets. even for little tots, are
much in vogue. One. in white cloth,
with collar and cuffs of red silk. is
very picturesque for a dark-eyed little
maid. Others, IN red cloth, have double
capes of red velvet
Pretty dancing frocks for young girls
are made of soft white silk net, with
a very open mesh The skirts are plait-
n md f7rafz t7s-f1 ar .
three tuckS. sewn with hOSele silk A
sash of soft white satin ribbon draped
wide around the waist and a narrow
bertha Of tiny White roses and PINK
buds complete a simple but charming
gown, which is made over satin or white
taffeta silk.
Velvet ribbon in rows is still stylish
and effective trimming. especially for
waists
The skirts Of chiIdren's frocks are not
much trimmed this fall
Simplicity is d leading characteristic
of the Russian modes. and they are in
consequence particularly adapted for
juvenile use
Plaids will be much worn by children
The Art Of Beauty.
IBy Madame Michaud.l
The girl who thought she was beautf-
ful entered a train on the South side eie-
waited road. She was we'll dressed She
had bright eyes and a good complexion
She took her seat with the sort of grace
that showed that she had studied some
of Delsartess rules. She was accompanied
by a young man who wore a big chrys-
anthemum- The girl and the man sat
together on one of the seats racing Tor
ward Passengers looked up from their
papers to notice that the girl mad rich
color in her cheek
There was a moment Of silence and
then the girl began TO talk in a voice
that reached the ua-d on the platform
Between every sentence she giggled-
not in the bread-and- butter way, but
f1f
who plays saucy role at the matinee
Men looked up from the papers for the
second time and she met their gaze with
a conscious glance she knew Sne was
challenging the notice of strangers, but
she did not care They talked football
and the girl spoke in Superlatives. while
the young man employed more or less
slang. Now and then, when 2 detached
sentence hoated across the aisle OF the
car a youth with loud trousers would
smile socially. This caused the young
man with the chrysanthemum to scowl
But the girl did not mind the ifnpertin-
ent attention she was receiving from
strangers. She rather liked it. indeed
she appeared not TO realize that she was
the object of dlsrespectful consideration
Before she had reached Twenty second
street there was not person IN the car
but would have answered the question
Isn't she pretty" with the words,
Yes, but and a shrug Of the shout
ders
sion after all that no one can say how
much OF it Is spiritual and how much
physical The truly beautiful woman
must have repose and reticence. dignity
and reserve The most beautiful Wo-
men try not to attract attention on the
street or in public conveyances- &c
lebrities are seldom noticed when they
pass along the street or condescend TO
ride in a street car Actresses whose
faces are known by thousands are not
often recognized when they are on the
promenade or in the shops II IS the
r,1-i leo Of beautiful
her personality from the vulgar CROWDS
to pass unFecognized and unnotlced
among the throngs upon the city streets
There is nothing more vulgar than the
desire to attract the attention OF
strangers. The girl who challenges the
passing glance of any man has IN her
that trait that will coarsen and degrade
her. for she lacks the sweet spirit OF
f-forgetfulness that is the heritage OF
the finest natures
The girl who rode in the car probably
was a member of one of the families or
the boulevards. Doubtless she belongs
to a high station in life. but she lacked
the soul Of the gentlewoman, for her
manner betrayed egotisrn and vanity.
The girl who laughs and talks audi
bly, on the street cars develops into the
woman who wears loud gowns-gowns
that may be quiet in color but striking
in the snugness Of their fit or the bright
ness of their trimmings The extremist
in dress has the spirit of vuigarity IN
her
This little hint may not be out of
place at a time when there are fashions
that are not to be communicating
kangaroo walk. the tinseled jacket and
the pancake hat. The beauty seeker re-
members that the most charming pic
ture may be spoiled by its frame, and
she uses good taste in the choice of her
garments. She keeps in mind that her
character shines through her face. and
is betrayed by act and gesture There
are no lotions for bad manners; no
balns for unIovely dispositions Moral
defect cannot be cured in day, and the
beauty-seekers must bear in mind the
Importance OF watching the soul as well
as the body