The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-23


Overheard IN the Shops.
Large toques. known in Paris a.
t'toquets," are very much in vogue,
fur. and trimmed with giant flowers in
silk gauze or in golden tissue.
Some of the new silk petticoats appear
with fiaring fcatherboned fQunces-
Rainy-day suits with skirt, blouse or
jacket and toque which render an un-
brella superfuous, are a novelty.
Embroidered Henrietta cloths come in
all colors for waists and negligee gowns
Venetian cloth in lovely tints of silver
blue. opal. gray. fawn, tan. pansy and
amethyst shades, is being made UP by
Doucet in elegant dress costumes with
trimmings of fur. panne. or guipure
yolzes. and silk ends embroidered in
applique.
crepe de chine. peau de sole. taffeta.
louisine. aihatross and nuns yelling,
are the favored fabrics for fancy waists,
with chiffon, lace net embroidery, ap-
plique, cloth Of gold, buttons ferrets,
buckles. slides. spangies. etc, as garni-
lures.
In buttonland. L'Aiglon or Empire
styles dominate.
Among the novelties is one which re-
jofces in the very expressive name or
rat tail braid" It is a net made Of
cord finely woven and having a SATIN
finish. Tt is different from the fish net
that was SO much in vogue few sea-
sons ago
IN hosiery a mover IDEA IS a printed
imitation Of embroidery. Dots and tiny
stripes Of color also are shown and are
likely to retain the popularity of this
winter. A new color-golf green-has
is much like the old-fashioned apple
green--Pittsburg Dispatch
A TactfuI Woman.
1t was Wednesday and the locality
was Sixteenth street, says the Washing
ton Star. The swarms of carriages that
frequent that fashionable thorOUghfare
on the third day OF the week had not
Newly-Wed, who occupies a lovely little
bridalry on the west side Of the street
had given a parting glance to her
drawing rooms and gone upstairs for a
leisurely hour in which to make her
toilet A few moments later a preten-
tious equipage drew up before the dwell
ing and a fashionable woman tripped
blithely up the steps and touched the
bell. When her cards were brought to
Mrs Newly-Wed above stairs there was
a moment of CONSERVATION when the
latter read the name, one of the most
distinguished couples in official life It
was a wedding call and more import
ant. a first CALL and the hostess in a
state of dishabille and unable to receive
her visitor. Truly a dreadful predica-
ment for a bride. Upon the inspiration
of the moment Mrs Newly-Wed decided
upon a bold stroke Of unconventionality
and gave orders that her visitor should
SHOWN a
kimOna about her shoulders Mrs. Newly
Wed received the distinguished guest at
the head of the stairs, and, with profuse
apologies for her lack of toilet, invited
her into dainty boudoir- The face of
the senator's Wife expressed one fOrceful
stare OF establishment Her handShake
was not overcordial. as she was not ac-
cushioned to a reception of the sort from
a comparative stranger 1t is such an
error on my part continued Mrs
Newly Wed, mot being dressed. did
not want to miss seeing you, and, to be
frank. I did not expect any one so early
If you vii pardon the informality will
slip into my gown while we are having
a nice little chat" Would any one, other
than a bride. have had the audacity to
propose such an arrangements
The wife of the senator asked in
rather icy tones. And do you not ex-
pect visitors at O'Clock, Mrs Newly
Wed2'
.Oh. yes, indeed. but your arrival at
o'clock. you know
Two o'clocli" exclaimed the distin-
guished visitor, springing TO her feet,
why, Mrs. NeWly-Wed, it IS now ex-
actly four minutes after 81 consulting a
replied Mrs Newly-W We'd, waving her
hand toward the clock on the mantel-
And then the tables reversed themselves
so to speak Upon consulting other
timepieees, it was proved beyond dis
pute that the senator's wife was the
social offender, and, in apparent confu-
sion, she began her apologies with the
idea of immediate departure She said
she had regulated her entire day &C
cording TO her watch and must have
been an hour ahead of every one else
since early morning. 1t was a laugh
able situation, but Mrs. Newly-W W. eds
tact and iuformaiity broke the ice of
embarrassment Her visitor was urged
to remain and the two became excellent
friends. The wife OF the senator discov-
cred a rip in her glove and had recourse
to Mrs. Newly Wed's sewing basket
She admired every thing about the bril-
dairy, and upon going downstairs as
sisted her hostess to arrange the flowers /
for the tea table and did not depart I'M |
til a few minutes before ; o'clock
Since that day society has wondered 4
at the ease with which Mrs Newly-We0 /
penetrat ted into the innermOst circles OF /
swelldOm You see the senator's wife 1
fell a victim to her charms and became /
her. social sponsor. which was piece of 4
great good fortune for the little bride, |
who attributes her success entirely to 4
the wrong-going of a jeweled time
piece
Spring Millinery IDEAS
one of the new ideas in spring milf
merry is to combine straw braids and
tulle. the latter being also introduced in
20 2 10 +-f- Millinery