The Topeka state journal., 1901-04-20
Beauty Spots to Be Seen in To-
peka Stores.
Pretty Things in ParasOIs and
Umbrellas.
REIGN OF THE LACES.
They Are to BE Used by Every
One.
Things of Interest to House
keepers and Others.
IGN OF THE LACES.

The stores are very attractive JUS
now with their profusion Of pretty SUM-
mer things. The contrast between them
and the winter goods of which every
one has become weary is very striking.
The umbrella and parasol department
is one of the first to attract the eye and
the parasols and umbrellas are hard TO
resist as they are exquisitely pretty.tlis
season The parasols come in all colors
and styles and to be right up-to-date
one should have one to match every cos
tune but unfortunately most women
have to content themselves with one, OF
two at the most
Another attractive spot is the lace
counter. and there are such bargains to
be found in laces now. Lace is to be
used profusely this summer in every
manner conceivable. Pure white laceS
are to be used only on very thin sum-
mer fabrics. and cream, ecru and black
lace is used very extensively on sill-s
and the heavier cotton materials
The wash goods counter too is always
lined with an eager throng Of shoppers.
Each year the beauty Of these fabrics
increases and they always seem unusual
" pretty at this season OF the year
The silk department always has its
share Of patrons but the other three
departments usually attract the biggest
crowds as their contents are within tie
reach Of ALL
Seen and Heard in Topeka Stores.
Small buckles used as slides on silk
bands and velvet ribbon are one of the
features of dress decoration this sea
son.
Embroidered null is a charming nov
city for blouses. fichGs or collarettes.
Some Of it is so beautifully woven thai
it looks almost like handiwork.
White taffera ties with Persian appii-
que trimming or embroidery on the ends,
are dainty and appropriate for wear
with the open spring jackets
1t is said that almost every WOman's s
golhng clothes are divisible into two
classes: those she wears when she goes
in for the -vigor Of the game" and
those she wears when the game is of
secondary Importance.
The circular fiOdnce. variously shaped
and trimmed is a notable feature of
many of the newest French gowns.
It is said that the white pique skirt is
still considered Indispensable to the
wardrobe of the summer girl. The pro
per thing with this is Il tucked and en-
brOidered shirtwaist, snowy white and
made with small bishop sleeves with
embroidered cuffs. a white belt, white
silk gloves and q white null or velvet
necktie.
Tucks over an inch vide are seen upon
many Of the new gowns Of crepe dc
chine. satin fOulard or lansdowne.
A somewhat startling parasol model
recently received is bright turquoise
blue just the shade Of the matrix stone
which is such fad now 1t has a. brown
ivory handle studded with imitation tur-
ouoises.
Red is much worn this season either
for entire suits, jackets or waists
Chiffon sashes. finished around the edge
with a tiny ruche or narrow knife pleat-
ing, are pretty feature Of the white
gowns
Striped black and white and gray and
white silks are having quite an extend
ed vogue just at present for lining pur-
poses.
The Effect OF Pretty Clothes.
There used to be silly notion that Il
woman who spent time or money on her
clothes was frivolous. while a man was
supposed to be quite beyond the neces-
sity of doing more than cover his naked
ness, says a writer in the Woman's
Home Companion we are learning bet
ter and despite the fact that you can
point TO q hundred ard one poets and
in old clothes. it is true that the aver
age person VIII DO better work if he is
well dressed And TO return to my first
proposition. The i'll woman will help
herself nightly if she remembers her
physical and mental condition. If yoG
have headache and are suffering from
nerves. even if you have a more real
pain. such as neuralgia or the tooth
ache. Gnd are able 70 he about at ali
don't 20 around the hulse in your old
est wrapper, with your hair down. Ratil-
er put on a bright frock and brush your