The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1901-02-16

extremely large. Ribbons have a high
lustre finish and gilt is again prominent
Flowers and leaves are entirely in gilt;
lunches of gilt berries shine coquettishly,
and gilt is showered over both leaves and
blossoms with peculiar effect.
In cottons the Parkhill woven fabrics,
which continue to lead, are attractive be-
yond description and come in such variety
as to suit every taste and requirement.
The Toile du Nord, by reason of fast colors
and durability, is particularly in demand
for children's wear, or serviceable waists or
gowns for ladies, though its beauty of de-
sign and even texture renders it dressy and
desirable. The Parkhill lines run from the
Toile du Nord up into high grade ging-
hams, shirtings, etc., until thin sheer tis-
sues are reached, that in airy softness and
delightful alterations of satin or lace-like
stripes, suit the most fastidious buyers
Stripes indeed are regnant; full attention,
therefore, has been concentrated on colors,
combinations, etc., and the results are 80
pleasing that cottons have attained an i'm
portance hitherto thought impossible
Checks or plaids are merely concession
and in great minority. Among the
higher priced woven fabrics the St. An
drew's Fancies, the Elysian Sheer Tissues
and the Formosan Lustre Goods are par
ticularly beautiful and novel.
New gowns designed for the street quite
clear the ground. They are longer, how
ever, than rainy day skirts, since the latter
are from three to six inches short and, hap
PLY, now seem established in popular es-
TEEN. These different varieties Of utility
garments are really stylish when properly
made and bound with tue S. Ell. & NJ bias
yelvetesn or corduroy binding that protects
material from wear by the action of the
heel, while imparting its own peculiar ele-
ganee in finish. For drop skirts suited to
dressy wear it is also regarded as necessi-
ty by the best modistes, and in this special
style should be allowed to show the eighth
of an inch. 1t is furthermore adapted par
ercetlence to the new bell shaped skirt, and
in all styles conforms to the curve, which
is special feature 1t can be added that
the fit and right completion of skirts is now
much more important than that of corsages
This is because the great fancifulness in
waists and their easy fit serves to conceal
rather than display the figure, the chief
exception being princesse dresses, and even
here the fronts are usually so draped that
contour becomes of lessened moment The
narrowness of skirts, too, increases the i'm
perative necessity for everything being Just
so, whereas in corsages, deft touches and
additions render fit subordinate to combin-
ations of fabrics, and fortunately here the
limitations are almost without limit. Jacket
fronts or simulations of them afford oppor-
tunity too for much adroit economy in COW
ering up wear about the arms, and if the
back be rubbed as well, some ingenious
makeshift can take on the appearance of a
well considered combination
OUT DOOR GARMENTS.
!. 1t is quite certain that Eton jackets,
whether independent or as suit compile
ton, will again be stylish, and in the former
black silk garments are to have quite
run. Capes in fanciful combinations are