New-York tribune., 1901-03-24

Mecca. which Is literally teeming with new and
pleasing models. The crowns of the spring hats
decidedly varied to shape; some are square
and semi-high, while others low and round.
The fiat hats those displaying crown almost
a level with the brim seem to lead in popu-
larity. a great many cartwheel shapes are shown
this year. a pattern hat of this description is
made in a gold frame. the entire top being covered
with gilt braid. The trimming consists of shaded
brown and green leaves rosettes of black chiffon
and long gilt buckle In the back IS large chou
of black velvet ribbon. The whole effect is stylish
and pretty One of the new sailors shows a tan
cloth crown with brim. A large quill and
gilt buckle relieve the otherwise unbecoming Sc
verify.
Toques having the entire outer brm formed OF
birds wings closely tapped are remarkably service
able and pretty for general wear. An exceedingly
pretty model of this shape has crown resembling
an inverted bowl covered with pale sapphire chiffon
laid in folds simulate tucks. The outside briin
is concealed beneath exquisite blue and green over
tapping wings. a cluster of blue silk poppies with
gilt stamens provides appropriate decoration
In the suit department every conceivable style
that is modish may found from the severe tailor
suit TO the most ornate evening gown Inc taIor
gown still holds its own and the popular two piece
suit is as much in vogue The three button
Eton with jaunty cutaway fronts and bell sleeves
Is one of the stylish garments of early spring
An effective street suit is of blue CLOTH with tght
fitting attached vest of embroidered white cloth
The plain skirt with decided flare is finished with
a
of stitching
One Of tho handsomest new princess gowns eA-
hibted has skirt of delicate gray cloth with
waist OF t-fieta The front breadth OF the skirt Is
narrow Gu: IN two pieces. which form an inverted
peat at the bottom. About the foot or the sklrt Is
a band of Persian embroidery, beaded and edged
with silk and silk braid. The waist has double
Jacket effect one of silk and one of embroidery
with a vest of gray and green chiffon the under-
sleeves are of chiffon, with cuffs of pannc NeiVet
and the cellar is a combination of velvet and
chiffon Folded bands OF silk cross the BACK IN
surpce style. and are carried arouhu the p"''"iH
of the Jacket and lInottcd at the side .
A long evening wrap is OF gray taneta WITH
stitched bands of panne Telvet. II has a biotd
Circular collar of cream chenille over white satlh
with an edging Of cream lace and pleAted chlHoh
and long chiffon ends at the front Inc sleeves are
bell shaped. , j.
For midsummer wear numberess designs in
dainty foularGs crepes and dtmtles are 10 De seen
one a veritabe symphony in red, l. mace from
scarlet crepe and trimmed with tiny FucA4It5Ss oI
narrow satin ribbon. y vest Of embroidereu ciiIoh
and high stock collar Of satin finishes this striking
In wraps for carriage or evening wear combina-
tions of black and white brocades, elaborateIy
decked with quantities OF rare lace. lead IN the
lines in which they thoroughly csta ao'ishec;
Al extremely smart wrap Tor driving Is oil pear!
gray taffeta. ike an automoblIe coat, anu
reaching nearly the ground The h6il hatIt.s
collar Of watrred silk Is heavily spahGI"u WIN
silver 4 further decoration Is an elaborate Io'' u
accordion pieated chiffon