Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1901-04-06

Persian. and, indeed. at Il little distance
they produce the effect of the panncs
we have been wearing all winter.
The new muSlinS are dainty in the
extreme. Pale blue is the fayorite col
or and dotted muslin the leading mate
rial. These blue gowns are very pret-
ty for young girls. They are made over
soft silk slips of the same color and
are trimmed with black and sometimes
a touch Of the palcSt yellow. The thin
materials come hcmStitched, cmbroid-
cred or tucked with broad lace inScr-
tionS. Fashion demands this year that
all prctontiOuS gowns shall be covered
with fine nccdlCwork and that the trim
mingS shall be dainty instead of strik-
ing. DaShes of color are supplied by
huge roScttrS of contrasting color or
bows of black velvet. headings through
which tiny black velvet ribbons are
run form Il prominent feature of many
gowns. SaShes are also all the style
for those who can afford them. They
come very wide and most beautifully
tinted in Persian flower designs. so
that they cost small fortunes. This is
ribbon season, and soft panne and
glacC ribbons are much used. These
are crumplcd into smart bows. and the
latest thing is the mixture of several
shades in one bow. However. they
must he variations of the same color;
for instance. the reds from coral to OK
blood and the mauve orchid tints.
Broad lace scarfs are also used for
bows and SaShcS.
The new shirt waists do not differ
greatly from those worn during the
winter. They are not quite so plain,
and the sleeves are made in the bishop
stylc-full at the wrists. The principal
novelty is in the collar There is a
growing tendency to S0ftncSS. and
many of the more expensive blouses
have rundown collars of sheer hatIste
hcmstitchcd and tucked. \ ribbon may
or may not be worn beneath these. Just
as ones fancy dictates. DrcSSy waists
are being made of crepe dc chine.
These are very much tucked and trim
med with lace.
The blouse and the Eton jacket pre-
vail for street suits. Plain tailor madcs
are only worn by very few women.
The Etons are made with position
backs for stout women and are cut
short and rather baggy for the slender
and youthful Little fancy coats Of
black pannc and tucked satin are re-
placing the tafreta affairs of last sea-
son. These are invariably lined with
cream or pearl gray satin, and they
are meant to be worn with fluffy fronts
and dircctOire iabOtS. AS for the skirts,
they are being made almost plain in
the back for those who can stand that
style. The thin materials, however,
are fulled in at the hips
Never has the Easter hat been so
pretty. This is rose season, and the
smartcSt creations are fairly loaded
down with these flowers. AS regards
shapes the millincrS have been kind to
people with irregular features. There
is no one set style, and the brimS all
curl softly to suit the different faces.
The crowns are low, but not so fiat as
during the winter season. Chiffon is a
favorite material, and when tucked
and combined with lace it forms the
dressiest of all hcadgcar. Hats made
entirely out of ribbon are Il novelty,
and marQuiSe hats of Grape are very
pretty when made in pale blue pink or
yellow and trimmed with big chouX Of
black net. Large buckles of pearl and
l"t ornament the handsomer lace and
tullc hats.
This is season of small accessories,
md the woman who wants to appear
well dressed cannot afford to ignore
This fact The smart woman will pro-
vide herself with chiffon boas, lace col
'arS, crinkled satin and velvet bows
for the hair to match her different
gowns and big chouX of contrasting
shades to wear with her light dresses.
Marie Antoinette lichus are being worn
more than ever and short lace bOlerOs
with long ends which tie. In choosing
these little articles of dress it is only
necessary to consider ones individual
style. There are designs for every one,
and there is no excuse for the woman
who looks prim or mannish this season.
MAUD ROBINSON.