The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-12-29
Midapinfer Eashions.
written For the Sunday Tines.

written For the Sunday Tines.
1t has been predicted 10y those who are
reliable weather authorities that we are
to have the coolest winter experienced
during the last thirty years, and for
this reason many OF our society women
have fitted themselves out with skating
costumes in the fashionable colors OF
the season. Materials that are heavy
IN texture, such as plain and canvas
cheriots tweed. homesrun, vclveteen and
corduroy, are stylish and appropriate FOR
skating, and naturally are chosen i'll dark
Eeryiceabe colors. These outdoor toilets
viii also render good service for golf,
cycling or walking.
In Paris. as here, brown is the color
of colors. The most stylish gown is the
tobacco brown in a shade little darker
than the golden brown, and is very charm
ing when edged with fur. For a costume
OF corduroy or a fine Nelveteen In TINS
ehadc, the mink fur looks extremely we'll,
is rich in coloring. and for those women
who affect brown it is certainly fascinat-
ing.
Another color much in vogue is green;
the darker tone called hunters green is
especially restful to the eye and the
tint generally chosen. In broadcloth the
effect is very stylish when touched mp
with black fox or Persian lamb with
sands for the short skirt, and revers for
the waist or for an edge trimming with
the Same for the sleeves.
SOFT SHADES OF GRAY.
In soft shades of gray light or medium
hucs clothes. cheviots, 2ebilenes or camel
hair goods arc all effective when banded
with clinchilla. TO which can lie added
a long stole and muff if desired For
gay skating costumes nothing is hand
Somer than rich dark red broa0cloth. CT
extra weight, the skirt full and plain,
over which is Worn q short Jacket OF
caracule or baby lamb. For cloths OF
ordinary texture and homespun In char
acter mixtures. indistinct stripes or plaids'
Alaska sable makes a durable and com
Portable trimming. a suit banded with
this fur was worn with a neck cape ana
Inufr TO match. With all costumes the
,nuf is permissible, but the skater gener-
ally prefers the absence of this comforta-
be hand-warmer when on the ice.
For skating Jackets the Eton blouse and
Norfolk seem to hold full sway, and are
without doubt well appointed garments.
In fashionable thoroushfares there are
those of the smart set who don Stables.
The most expensive are imported from
Russia. and so priceless are they that
even the wealthy often substitute the
best quality OF mink for trimming pur-
poses.
Among hats to accompany these de-
1ightful costumes the toque is considered
the best 4 natty hcadgear which Is not
only popular, but just the thing Tor SKA t
ing. They are made OF cioth like the
costume or of velvet softly drapcd and
ornamented with a quill. or with a COM
bina;ion of fur to which is sometimes
added lace and velvet flowers, preferably
roses.
AT HOUSE PARTIES.
At all times of the year house parties
are given at some comfortable country
home or made up to be enjoyed out OF
town in: some hospitable inn. where q
Sevy- of Young girls are chaperoned by
some older person. For these occasions
The substantial gown is needed with a
prettv waist or so, and perhaps one even
ing gown fo,, a dance when in question.
For Young girls going away from home
On these short visits, and where the grand
toilette is not required, there are pretty
costumes for the morning. afternoon and
evening. II the house party is one where
the home element prevails there are shifl
waists for the morning IN ttanAe!s oi
cheerful colori ngs. as rcd, blue ard pfon&e
Green These waists can be advantage
pusly trimmed with gilt buttons, or SIM
ply edgeG with q narrow gold braid. Fc'
the neck a tie which may be OF Wh1te
black or OF the same shade of the waist
Any one OF these can be worn with
black skirt, either in plain effects Trim
med lightly in silk. or with n circular
flounce which flares. but does not touct
The ground.
for afternoon wear. nothing is prettiel
than tasteful bloase OF light taffeta, il
one of the pastel shades, on which lace
chifror, and ribbon characterization is thu
admirable scheme. For wpolien blouse:
there are number OF gilt-,hreaded cream
l.raids which combine beautifully with al
Irish crochet lace, or those of a coarser
mesh that are generally used TO trim
these thicker materials.
FOR the lace evening blouse. giupnre,
ge3!,it oe Venise. or any of the cream
laces new so popular. ribbons and flow
ers form, a pretty garniture for the neck