New-York tribune., 1902-03-23

'eI no less attractive than the
vivid combination OF scarlet. black and white The
big rotunda is resplendent with many hued silks,
and the dainty foulard in multitude Of patterns
and shadings occupies the place of honor.
For the more elaborate reception and dinner
gowns the lowered silks in PompaGour bro
cades. the new Jardiuiere patterns and the deli
catey tinted ouisines The shades Of blue, rescda,
pink and daffodu yellow mingle delightfully."- I'm the
opaescent tints seen in the chameleon silks. OF
which there IS a bewildering array. Here the most
eXactinE taste be satisfied, as the choice Of
patterns is almost Hmitless.
For the lightweight gown for early spring the
silk and wool veilngs eoliennes and grenadines
abound in endless shades and weaves. The many
possibilities OF these goods commend them 10 popu-
lar favor and the assortment is made up OF all the
prevailing tones. or wash goods there is more than
the usual abundant supply, and the stock Of or
CANDIES dimties and Swisses IS exhaustive in its
showing of these sheer fabrics.
The Pompa5our muslins exquisite I'm their deli
cate coloriugs while the washable grenadines and
silk muslins show patterns in Persian effects. lace
stripes and polka dots.
The prediction that lace is % occupy first place
among the trimmings for summer frocks is verified
by the diversity and variety displayed in this at
tractiye department. Real laces IN floral and con
ventional patterns. including Houiton, duChesse.
point applique and point Fcnise. seem especially
designed for the adornment Of the wedding gowns,
while real lace hources and bridal wells OF old
English thread are further accessories 10 this i'm
portant toilet. The delicate hIet laces. with the
pattern outlined in fine gold threads or pastel
silks. make appropriate trimming for the fou-
lard or Liberty satin gown
Among the coarser meshes the Irish crochet
Russian and Arabian laccs which are extensively
used IN the construction Of that modsh novelty the
broad collar. The popular bolero IS also made OF
these heavy laces while CIuny is another favorite
The millinery section is vertable floral bower.
and during the weeks devoted exclusively 70 the
Easter hat The department receives an additional
attractiyeuess by the huge clusters OF natural
American Beauty roses which are SGitjrTrH aDo. aDou'.
sente,I ana the versat tuty Of their numerous mo.
both surprises and fasciuates the beholder. There
are numerous designs SLEr'9iI5l,s ,l' ,'iJ ~
world of fashion. hat Of this period Is pct
chiffon which trims d graceful leghorn with droop-
Thaf ali black hats are still in favor is proven by
the numbers that are being shown A charming
with Two long black ostrich pumes. one of these
partially encrces the 9rim ana AZ me risl I'm S',g
Tsr asaist the fiarins brm at The left side The
pop1larity Of the fioweT hat is Indicated toqge
formed entirely OF volets Wnlch shatiT rom rom ''
Cluster Of green leaves at the left side gives the
Next TO the millinery comes tHG CoStp,'e tb arna
s %l 5 Of lace and applique one Of which is eN
Gordon pleatcd chiffon An fyenins atsSS i,b T
medaHons and bands Of ecru lace. The trans
parent yoke is Of Jeweled net ana the GHu'e ia
An@ther dainty gown is Of pink Liberty satin,
,,aiIad with ecru nlat lace Of delicate pattern
The bodice is embeIlished with an applique OF vel
vet leaves. and knot OF creamy IuIe VII" P'a
wonderful costume by Sara Mayors IS OF white
IoIIisinc silk with spray and white dot, nlade
in str9D effect over black net and white taHeta;
Hack lace applique trimmed with pearls in clusters
and the sleeve has elbow pun OF net strapped Win
the silk and "A deep fitted cum of lace.
Large medalliOns Of lace give a nounce eIect 10
From Ney Soeurs comes "A costume of dotted silk.
with broad bands of black hoero jacket or IN,
in black lace over blouse OF white chiffon The
sleeves are OF silk and black lace, win pun or
white chiffon and cuff of lace. The skirt Is MADE
Of pleats 70 form panel of the dots and stripes
Hayet IS represented by a white chiffon costume,
en- brOdered i'm dots and floral designs with pastel
a lace berthe giving a bolero effect The large pun
sleeve has 4 fitted cuff Of lace The skirt, which
i tucked the hips, is trimmed with nounces
Of lace, the upper fOuuCe being Craped to the lett
pink ribbon roses, with the remainder of the design
outlined in two shades of pastel green, in the
'ba best" of baby ribbon.
Women Of artistic tastes who appreciate the
beauty appropriate draperieS ana hanginsS should
notsfa visit that portion OF the store where these
requisites for the completely furnished house are
to be found
Entirely new designs in the odd shaped bits of
Damascus furniture inaid with mother of pearl
beautifully finished attract the attention
OF the Curio seeker.
draUeries from Siudh whose dull greens and blues
are so appropriate for the Oriental corner are
a AMONG the countless beauties of this department
Here may also be found something quite in
the way Of burnt leather. consisting of a set of
panels representing scenes from Shakespeare
dramas.