Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1901-06-13
THE FASHIONS IN NEW YORK

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and journal
New York. June ,6.-Graduatip,
dresses ara special exponeuts Of the rnn
on lace, and this Rarniture appears IN
ways too numerous for completa
description. Girls minus flouncso
would be an anomaly, co beflounued
they will be, terrified too, and eaeh
addition finished and perhaps headed
by lace. An example in orgapdie shows
such feature. while the waist and
sleesos arc made wholly Of lace inser.
tion kept together by narrow tucked
organdie strips. Jacket simulations
are ssen, yet not so frequently now as
corsage fronts showing reyerr and open.
ing over a guimpe. Such is the demand
In general for guimpes that they ara
shown in great numbers ready made,
with sleeves that, reaching TO the
wrists, with fancy cuffs, reversed or
otherwise, aud showing below the
dress sleeve, form the underalf eve "a
much in vogue. For girl graduates.
crgandie is the leading material.
though the simpler light weight
fabrics, exclusive OF silk, are worn.
net being used to come extent and
Swiss muslin in the finer grades. Imi.
tation Valenciennes Is the kind Of
lace usually chosen in finish, but
other varieties are noticeable and in
very questionable taste; both that
named and others as wholesome 10
quite heavy mesh for revers- are in the
decided yellow tinRe that holds its own
through diverse fortunes.
bridesmaids wear gowns that are
much more dressy than those Just
under consideration, and in making
the ornate is often carried TO great
extreme. A fasorite material is silk
null, somewhat heavier than mousse.
line, though all the light fabrics of the
day are brought into rsquieition for
them too, the additional element OF
color producing the change from white
that is denied the young student. A
charming style introduced this season,
and which by reason OF its attractive.
ness will be 10 general vogue. is that Of
placing fine organdie IN fiural patterns
over taffeta silk, this again being
draped oy white net. A dreamy pretti-
mess results, which is most captitating.
As reflex of the dignity that attends
bride. her maids must wenr high
neck, with sleeves ar least to the elbow.
travelling oloaks are in special demand,
and, therefore, shown in great variety,
recent window display being given up
to them. Two we're in black taffeta
silg; two in mohair, one dark blue,
the other pick: two were in pongee,
and one was 10 tan cloth. Ecru
batiste, tucked and finished by lace. Is
| favorite finish for sleeves, with reyers
or collar TO match satin bands come in
acceptably, and sometimes are lavishly
placed, particularly on cloth. For
travelling dresses, light weight cloth,
mohair or taffeta silk are usually
chosen, and now it must be remem-
bered that mohair is rot the sombre
material Of former days, hut often
| piquant In bright colors. Skirts clear
ing the floor are the rule. and shirt
waist with Elton jacket is the regula-
tion thing, the latter to be discarded
upon occasion. Hat, some outing
| variety.
Travelling conveniences supply eveiy
| want. Quite small hand bags hold in
side recentncles the purse and note
book, and pins are stuck In small.
book shaped frames that for travelling
| replace the familiar cube. Fully fur
nished bags have side pockets for comb.
brush, manicure set, mirror and two
TASKS, filled preferably with bay rum
and Murray x Lannan's Florida water,
| that old-time and ever popular favorite,
a recognized necessity to every traveller
who values creature comfort, since
after exposure in the sun or during
the fatigues of journey its refreshing
| qualities are beyond compare. Medi
cines of the simpler sort have special
sole leather cases holding four small
BOTTLES allotted to them; TASKS for
reetoratives are OF course in demand,
all with the little drinking cup, also
| serving as case, and in the way OF
novelty may te mentioned flaskg
broader than hitherto and provided with
two drinking cups, one on either side,
so that two may drink together. Flasgs
are covered by seal, lizard, alligator or
pig skin, and satchels come in seal,
alligator. lizard, walrus, monkey or ele-
plant skins. Lunch baskets for coach
Ing parties are examples of what art
may offer. Shapes are from three to
one foot long and proportionately wide,
and are almost wondrous in perfection.
Table requisites for six persons lead,
and tight metal hoxes hold securely the
eatables that are accompanied by tea
made from kettles. to say nothing of
TASKS for other dIinkables. Square
shaped plates are strapped in rows.
Rosalind May.