West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1901-04-25
OUR NEW YORK LETTER.
sprlOg Styles, showers and sunshine.
BON . speeIaI corresponden,.

| ''"m SpcSih correspondent.
April sunshine and showers, like innocen,
mlrth, reverberate through the hear, of the
whole world The season is very young
ye'-hn, already on clear evenings. the
streets echo with the subdued laughter and
chatter of happy.hearted humanity. II
there be spark of rustieily in ones nature.
It leaps into renewed life responsive TO the
bloebird's call and superslitous ones on
the eve of new attachments should note well
the conduct of the FIRST crow they see.
Whether he flies or whether he sits still.
Will foretell TO them whether they will
change their abode during the year or bide
''as they be-" And IL he stands upon one
leg. look out for misfortune.
Not everyone in town is SO fortunate as
to see crow. An encounter with him, like
luck, "mus, not be sought, cannot be bought,
comes unexpected"
Now that Len, has become almost ancient
history and the beautiful Easter anniversary
has broken. like one more wave of time
upon etcrniiy's shore. We are in for the
customary aftermath of weddings. which
reminds me that one OF the latest fads of the
up-to.date maiden who has a settled "pros.
peot,' is to devote one trunk TO the pur-
pose of holding such little articles as she
is gathering up for her trosseau. In this
way she can keep track of her dainty be-
lonings, and not be harrassed aud over.
whelmed at the last. Her going away trunk
is quite another and far more elegant aud
important affair. No muss aud tumble
there Next TO its soundness and general
fitness for travel, trunk should possess the
elements of perfect order and II my read
ers will write TO the ''innovation" Trunk
Co., of aI5 Fifth Avenue, New York, they
will receive beautiful book which, by
print and pictures will show them conoiu.
sively that such trunk has been made, and
is in extensive use. II is the finest and com
pletest thing ever saw, and all posSessors
of pretty clothes are justified in setting great
store by il.
'for good fortune" one should have n
little pot OF four-leayed clover, to be in the
swim II is supposed to give cards and
spades TO the time honored rabbits foot.
serpent ring, no.tailed monkey carved from
peach stone, and every other symbol ever
popularity supposed TO bring host of good
things 20 its owner. Well, no matter how
many amuleis one may have. fate will make
our luck Of "qucer" i,---"an' she will"
We are going 10 have long. wide stream.
ers 10 our hats this summer. Won't we be
jus, too giddy, though Anyone fond OF
dainty ribbons--and who can help being =
will have abundant chances TO air her pref
erence on the promenade as she airs her face.
Young ladies favor Liberty silks and sat
ins over all other Silken wears. They also
affect large-slceved tea gowns for lounging
purposes.
Egyptian chains, beads and other ,rink.
cts are in the widest possible demand.
Some of the newest bolero Jackets shown
by Lord Taylor, are extremely chic. hay
ing linen blouse collar and cuffs. Another
stylish model has habit tails in back, short
front, wide dfaped wasiband and full waist.
coat.
Wedding gowns OF Liberty satin combined
with panne, are in favor.
Sleeves are finished by louDce or pulled
wristband, of contrasting color, or one har-
monizing with the corsage trimming. Laces
and embrorderies will play an important
part in the adornment of waists, and OF
costumes entire.
White will be leader. White lace COS
tunes are always chic.
Empire gowns have short bodice covered
by large bolcro. or ornamented with lace
motifs. As matter of course, in order to
give successful effect, they require to be
worn over x. and g. corsets. a charming
Empire gown is Of white silk and wool,
striped material, with accessories of dark
velvet appliqued with white lace.
EVELYN CABLE.