The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-03-16

pecially in the one deep width round
ing down a little narrower in front.
The pretty flare around the feet IL de-
manded and every attempt SO far to
do away with this has failed utterly.
There is a skirt, made by the tailors,
which has the appearance OF being less
full than any we have seen for some
time. but 1t is due more to the careful
cut of the circular founce than to any
very perceptible difference in the ex-
tent around. The fiounce Is shaped 50
that 1t seems a part of the entire skirt
rather than a separate piece, and two
very narrow box plaits confine the full
ness at the waist line.
The seven gored skirt Is also used in
cloth, each seam covered with rows Of
stitching. A skirt which has a pretty
flare shows five half-inch tucks from
waist to hem stitched in down the
back, so that they have the appear
ance of plaits. Yoke tops, extending
into front breadth. are also seen
among the tailor models, but the skirt
below Is set into the yoke plain. not
plated or gathered as in the thin sheer
materials.
IN TRIMMINGS.
Every imaginable variation of trim
ming is applied to the flounce of the
thin gowns whether It is circular or
straight. 1t is tucked, cut In scallops,
or tab-like divisions with numerous
frills peeping out underneath 1t is
trimmed elaborately with applique de-
signs of lace, and whatever treatment
1t receives, the one object in view
seems to be the pronounced flare
around the hem.
Sashes of all kinds and descriptions
Will be feature of summer dress. A
novel combination worthy OF mention
Is one sash end composed of a breadth
of mousseline de sole knotted at the
end and twice at intervals above with
a companion end formed of several
strands of narrow black velvet ribbon,
either knotted together little way
from the end to form n tassel, finished
with tiny gold tags.
French knots are quite as popular as
ever as means of trimming, with the
difference of using heavy instead of
fine silk. On gauze materials they are
very effective.
AS Easter is almost upon us ii may
| be well to consider some of the new
| hats of the season. There Is a turban
| in black tulle latticed all over with
narrow strips of yellow straw. The
straw strips are bent fantastically with
| a very graceful effect The model con-
sists apparently of two big puffs, one
| of which forms the crown, the other
| the brim. At one side is an upstand-
| ing bow of tulle edged with straw. Two
black quilts rise from this bow.
A toque in bright blue straw of fancy
| weave has loops of black satin ribbon
| bristlng all over 1t. The loops are in
| serted in the straw something like
| scales and are most in evidence at the
| sides. where they supply the needed
breadth. This turban fits very snugly
to the head-almost like cap, in fact
| The employment of the loops is a de-
cided novelty. In front a rosette and
high-twisted loop of the ribbon vary
the outlines, with three long curving
| quills to keep them company. The
| quilts follow the shape of the crown in
their backward sweep.
THE POKE.
Our old friend. the poke, in a modi-
fed, twisted sort of shape, appears
this spring in colored straw of a very
rough weave, with three extra folds
as finish to the edge. The whole is
a successful compromise between the
old-time round hat and last years at
tempt at a poke. There is such hat
very much tip-tilted t. one side and
with a crown not unlike a tam-o'-
shanter In effect. Round this crown is
twisted a fold of black velvet, the
straw being a warm maroon. At one
side of the velvet fastens with a buckle
of paste. In front, "A large chou in
silk. the same maroon as the straw
rises high and full. Against the hair
beneath the upturned brim at the left
side is more silk massed picturesquely
This hat has a particularly youthful
air about 1t, but it is intended for
adults.
The round hat of the coming season
might better be called the broad hat
Breadth is its distinguishing trait
Every device that trimming can sug.
gest is called itno play to achieve this
We noticed straw hat with low crown
that few months ago would have
been high and a broad curving brim
The straw is black: the drapery OF
white, black-spotted, well wired and
J corded. Great rolls of the drapery al
either side enhance the broad effect
and, proportionately, diminish the
height. A single black quill curves
round one side in way to add to the
breadth both in fact and in effect.
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plcte as far as the acquisition OF .ahd is con
cerned. II will comprise in all 1881 acres. II
| is proposed to restore all military features thai