The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-22
HAIR ORNAMENTS.
Pins Supersede Side Combs, but Are
Not as Useful.

Not Useful.
OF ornaments for the hair there is no
end. The latest thing in that line is
serpent whose gold scales are made to
appear iridiscent by being touched with
enamel This is cofled about the chignon,
its head with glittering, jeweled eyes, re-
posing al the upper part of the coil
little to the left of the center. For
women who want the effect of this gilt
tering coil, but have an uncomfortable
aversion to producing it in serpent form,
q string of pearls or rhineStones may De
twisted about the hair in a similar man
ner. Odd-fashioned necklaces of rare
stones are used in this way frequently,
but the almost equally brilliant imita-
tons are more commonly worn.
A favorite ornament this summer is
semi-circle comb. studded with brilliants,
which fits into the hair just below the
chignon.
The shell comb which was so gener-
ally worn a few seasons ago and was
considered sufficient adornment for the
hair on all ordinary occasions, is almost
entirely out or, at least is worn only IN
the morning or by elderly women, al
though any one who has a really good
piece of tortoise shell holds on to it, for
it will always have a value, and sooner
or later is sure to come in style again.
A novelty that has appeared lately is a
comb carved from pearl. This is espe-
cially pretty for gray or strictly blond
hair.
The little side combs that were so use
full have gone out OF fashion almost en-
tirely since the pin for catching up the
stray locks al the back of the head be-
gan to be worn, but it is an open secret,
read by all who observe, that that little
pin by no means does the work that the
side combs did so we'll. The suppostion
that they do IS their only excuse for be-
ing however. Many outrages on good
taste have been perpetrated since they
were sanctioned by f1tful fashion and
enameled bugs, and other designs OF
questionable propriety have INSISTED
upon q place in the back hair under pre-
tense Of holding up locks that waved IN
restrained in the passing breezes. Ihe
best taste dictates a shell pin or gold
or silver one of unostenta tious design.
Smaller pins are used sometimes to
confine wilful strands at the top or side
of the head, but this IS almost too much
Of a showing of the tools necessary to
keep the hair in order.
Ribbon and velvet are much used IN
the decoration Of the couture this sum-
mer. If one is efficient in that sort of
thing she can make bows and twists to
suit herself, but they come ready made
in the stores, and unless one is sk1llful
1t is better to have them made by an ex-
perienced hand. The ''jer1y'' little orna-
menus Wlln loops ana SIIIS W4lCO ~ IlieNLNS
them stand erect are favored, as they
have been for some time, but the low,
broad effects. with the loops falling
softly to each side and perhaps held in
place by small pearl-heaGed stlckp1ns,
share in their popularity.
For young girls nothing IS prettier than
flowers for the hair-a half-blown rose
or two or g few daisies or some other
flower of the season laid fatty on the
hair above the left temple or tucked in
at the left-hand side of the coil at the
back Even matrons and sptnsters affect
flowers in the hair for Out-of-town wear
during the summer. 1t is a pretty fashion
that goes well with flmy gowns and the
general airiness and freshness Of attire
that pertain to the season.
For formal dinners and dances the
aigrette in the hair still holds it's own.
Short women like it because they believe
it makes them look taller, and tall
women approve 1t because it seems to
accentuate their stateliness. Mgrettes
spangled with jewels or less costly gems
are highly effective. A similar effect can
be obtained by a gauze-like ornament
similarly bespangled.
A ieweied butterfly seemingly poised for
fight atop the hair is a favorite decoTa-
ton.
In selecting ornaments for the hair as
much care should be exercised as IN the
choice of a hat. Because butterflies are
fashionable for the hair it does not follow
that all women can wear them. Not
every woman can wear q tiara with ad-
vantage It requires a certain type of
woman to better her looks by wearing
even a rose in her hair. The manner of
dressing ones hair, the shape of ones
head and face and many other points
must be held in mind when deciding upon
the addition of ribbons jewels or fow-
ers to the couture