The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-02-09

sleeve. instead of being cut off at the
elbow. is much longer than the elbow
New Style Couture
There has been a unanimous vote
taken in Paris In favor of dressing the
hair quite low. There was an annual
meeting and banquet OF the proprietors
of all the couture Establishments, and
the question has been settled that IN
the near future low hairdressing VIII
prevail. ThiS sOiree each year among
the knights Of the brush and the curl
ing tongs establishes a standard just
as the famous cOstumers' ball sets some
of the fashions American ladies are 50
devoted at present to wearing the hair
high that it viii probably be some
months before the hair will be worn At
the nape OF the neck. lit Is predicted
abroad. however. that before long ladies'
may possibly welcome back the CHG
non. says the Cincinnati Inquirer.
Whether the hair is dressed nigh or
low, It must be beautifully waved, and
must be dressed with a careless grace
to have the appearance that it could be
easily shaken down when the fair wear
er is treading the uazes Of the dance.
The ribbon-loop couture is extremely
popular at present in New York, Phil
adelphia and other eastern cities 1t is
arranged thus. Wave the hair all
around the head and gather lightly to
the top, fastening with tape or string
Divide the hair into strands and form
into loops or puffs by doubling over the
open hand and securing to the main
fastening Curl the ends and arrange
around the loops. which may be made to
stand upright or may De spread out in
The Nordica bow of SOFT Liberty silk.
in tints to match the trimmings. con-
stitutes the most popular ornament for
the hair at this time in this country. A
single pink velvet rose. heavily necked
with silver dust. is airy fairy and very
becoming Light. gauzy effects, jewell
ed aigrettes or band of spangles are
also worn The decorations are well to
the front or sharply to the left of the
pretty couture
The Large Waist Popular.
Small waists are going out of fashion.
They are doomed soon to be quite ex-
tinct. Broad waists are hencefOrth to
be the fashion, and in their turn to be
sung in verse and prose. Doctors Will
rejoice at this. but the ladies2 Well,
let them think of the beautiful Jose
phine's waist and Of the everlasting
quoted Venus Of Medici's waist. and
they VIII become reconciled to the new
broad waist fashion that is or that is
soon to be.
This explains the present rage for the
Josephine "boudoir gown" as tea gowns
are now called It is made of soft In
dian cashmere, gathered on to a silk
yoke. formed like a bOlerO, and soft
japanese scarf is tied round the waist
as high as possible japanese silk "bOu-
doir gowns" are also fashionable and
lovely at the same time
Value of Hot Water,
Hot water cuenches thirst in most
instances better than cold. Taken reg
ularly at the rate of one glassful half
an hour before meals it promotes diges-
ton, and in catarrhal conditions of the
stomach it is recommended by physi-
clans It has also been tried as a rem
edy for insomnia Constipation is fire.
quently the result OF an inadequate sup
ply OF water one of the reasons people
thrive at Hydros is that besides any
medicinal properties the springs may
possess. they drink much more water
than at home.
Do Yon Know
That the short skirt is hygienic as
well as comfortable?
That a low-bust corset permits free
breathing2
That Mocha gloves outwear all other
sorts of skin glOves2
That cork soles are waterproof and
may be worn without rubbers on damp
days2
That gray viii be blended with white
and delicate tints for dainty gowns2
That much walking will improve the
complexion2
That exercising in moderation viii
produce flesh, and that excessive exer- |
else Will reduce it2
That the hair should be left open or
loosely braided over night2
A Dainty Custom.
Women Of taste and refinement haze /
many ingenious ways Of seeming their I
wearing apparel besides the use Of the /
Quid perfume. Sachets filed with powder /
are sewn IN bOdlceS, NUNS and hats anu /
in the case of a fur coat or cape, sweet /
smelling powder is laid under the lining /
or between folds of WaddiDg. Jewellers /
have recently invented a. cleveTly de- 4
signed charm to hang on watch chain, +
bracelet or chatelaine This is in the +
form of a small gold ball perforated /
with tiny holes. having a top to screw I
on and of. Inside is a sponge saturated f
with scent or else a second smaller ban, I
which contains a strongly perfume1 /
powder The lady wearing this orna-
melit carries about a special atmos
phere Of scent. which is soon recognized /
wherever she goes. says the Mail and 1
Express.
Scented wells are worn and gloves. rib
bons. scraps of lace and 80 on are KEEP 4
in silken sachets. carefully scented Some /
ultra smart women use scent fountains, i
which are kept constantly playing ia L
their rooms and are often used to per-
fume the hair
Some women identity themselves with I
one special perfume. and with this IA 4
vorfte essence they scent their handlker-
chiefs. their hair, gowns, lingerie, fans
and writing paper; in fact, all their pos
sessions. The last note of smartness is
to choose a favorite flower, with which /
their scent corresponds Say, Tor exam
pie, the violet: in that case a perfume o.
violets would permeate the whole cos
tune
Even the apartments Of fashionable
folk are perfumed. Pastilles are burn
ed by some. while others use eau de CO
logne set alight in an iron spoon, and a
few employ incense. such as is used IL /
churches. so that the drawing root1 |
seems ia acquire a faint. mysterious 4
sweetness which. when the perfume IS
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