The Monticellonian., 1901-06-07
MANY STYLES IN COMBS.
Three Sets Are Required for the Cor. rect CofTure of the
 Present.

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 Styles in combs are legion. r
 really seems that there is a specially ! designed one for each unruly lock of hair. They appear in the form of blessings on windy days when the l added protection of two veils is scarcely sufficient in preserving the
 w@ll-groomed appearance always de
 sired. Besides being very useful. these
 bits of= tortoise shell really add much to the smartness of ones toilet. for at present they are considered quite the thing. No matter how simply or aboraselF the hair may be dressed
 g cireIet O. these combs surrounds
 the coil or knot, with sometimes a clasp or= smaller comb placed low in
 the 6ack CT directly on top. says the
 New YorA Herald.
 Hair that is fluffy and blows about
 is a trial to the smartIY gowned
 women in town. though this very per. verSeness Of her locks may be decid. edly picturesque in effect when golf ing or sailing. So she confines her refractory c1rls under jeweled or daintiIy carved tortoise shell combs
 Some Of these combs are exquisite in desl gu and elaborately decorated, and even when flowers or other orna- ments are worn the comb still reigns supreme. h fact, combs have grown to be quite as necessary a part of the toilet as hat pins or gloves.
 One that is very pretty and Is to be worn n the back has Q spray of jewels across the top. punches of grapes made Of tiny pearls and leaves Of gold. Others have solid rims of gold or silver. or are set with pearls and briliants. Those with heavy polished tops are also considered very smart. Then there is another which is shorter than the curved back combs and has a high fancy top. usually carved. The sets include three in number. two curved ones for the sides and one longer and broader for the back.
 Putting these combs n place $ not s simple matter in itself Hairpins must be so adjusted that there is nc danger Of breaking either the combs or the pins. for tortoise shell Is ex- tremely fragile. The side combs are put in place first, close 10 the kns, if the hair is worn on top Of the head, and well toward the front: the large curved back comb fits across, overlapping the ends or it's side part Ders. The hair should be Hafed out around the combs and, | desired. a clasp oF smaller comb nay be placed quite low.
 This additional bit of shell serves 10 keep n place those unruly "scold- ing locks" that are The baae Of all women. With this set Of three combs may be worn fourth. curved in shape. and fitting across the front to keep the pompadour or roll properly arranged.
 Among the fancy decorations for the hair quite the smartest and new est one $ the ehaplet Of bay leaves. gistening with silver or bright with red paiIIetteS. The rich red leaves wreathing 2 head Of pale yellow hair IS decidedly chic in effect. Another, 8 ehaplet Of deep yellow roses and overlapping green leaves, spangled with rhiaestones. is also very pretty. Black yeizet and silver. with a fall white algrette. is still another new and pretty ornament.
 These ornaments come in great va riety ot styles and colors. and it re- mains with he individual to select frs. wha- is becoming. then the zmarreSt Of he lads and fancies
 Whatever The combs may be the essential point is to have them fl -he head and feel comfortable. Il -hev do not Il or are put n the hair wrong. t means headache and nerY. ouSueSs Tor the wearer.