The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-03-22

The fancy work departments come in
for their share of pretty new things at
this season as well as any other depart
ments of the big stores which are con-
sidered by so many as being all import
ant. When the spring house cleaning is
all over and the furnace closed up for
the summer one naturally longs for
pretty new draperies. sofa pillows and
various other little seemingly unimport-
ant features which add so much to the
appearance of the home
Some exquisitely new soft pillows are
being shown in one of the Kansas Ave-
nue. stores. There are made up samples
of the different kinds which sell for ten
dollars but the woman who is ordinarily
clever with her needle can buy the ma
terials and make them for less than
half that price. They are of a loose,
basket weave canvas in black and a
deep ecru and are stamped with pop
pies. naSturuums, suniiowerS and car
nations, different flower on each pill
low. of course. They are embroidered in
with a full ruff1el or plain cord of con-
trssting color They require little
money, little time and little patience
and the result will more than repay one
for they are charming.
The New Turn-oyers.
The newest turnovers are also to be
found at the fancy work counter They
come in all colors of linen and are
stamped with various designs to be
worked with Colored silks and will be in
the dainty white embroidered linen ones
are really pfettier and more becoming.
Cushions for Summer Use.
In the hot summer weather many
hOusekeeperS put away their handsome
silk and satin cushions and in their
place substitute wash covers which are
very pretty and much more uSe1ul, ana
the others may be brought out in the
fall fresh and spotless. For this pur-
pose there are any number of dainty
silkitines and sateens found at the
fancy work counters; these may be used
on the couch and even on the floor
without injuring them. and a visit to
the laundress leaves them as good as
new. For porch cushions there are real
on imitation tapestries which are very
pretty and serviceable. Many house,
keepers follow this same plan with their
fine lace draperies and pretty scrins
small cost which may be used through |
the hot dusty weather. and viii take
away the plain barren look a curtain
less rooms always has.
Dainty Frock.
It was simple little skirt of gray
stitched band of black taffeta. The bo-
dice was gray crepe de chine of the |
same shade as the skirt. A cheerless !
dress and cutie ordinary. But over it !
the clever little wearer had slipped a
gay bolero made from scraps of bright !
ly-howered silk. strapped with the taft |
fet2 bands and fastened with a smart |
bow of the same black taffeta. 1t quite |
glo~fied the plain little dress. Yet the |
silk was bargain counter remnant
and cost but few cents.
The charm of the bolero lies often in
its bizarre coloringS and sharp contrast
with the gown to which it is applied. |
and some of the most useful and ado-- |
2 bic little jackets have been cOntriVed !
from embroidered Chinese sleeve bc mas !
or from ends and corners cut from Bull |
gariau scarves. The cuffs of embroider-
ed Chinese and Japanese. and even
Siamese robes have earned a distinct |
tons.
An Old Style Revived.
No matter how ugly women may pro-
nounce white stockings. they will. with
out any doubt, be one of the fads of the |
spring season among fashionable wo-
men, For the past year. white stock
ings in Isle thread and silk. and even
cotton. have been much worn by chill
dren in the smart set, but always with
black shoes. Tan stockings and tar
worked stockings. worn with low
patent leather shoes. are to be the swell
thing for young girls next summer.
There is every reason for thinking that
tire fad Will become popular one. as
it is most cleanly. and dates back to the
days Of our gTandmotherS and mothers.
who considered black stockings most
uncleanlyl They used to wear OPEN
worked silk stockings to match every
pair of slippers they had. and every bali
dress they had. if they We're rich. If
not. all their stockings for morning,
noon, or night wear were white.
Fads and FancieS.
Hair ornaments in the way of flowers
and pompons and rosettes are often
poised just above the ear.
One Of the new ribbons suggests fine
canvas cloth 1t comes in various colors
and is sprinkled along the edge and
through the center with small black
velvet dots.
For pertaining the coat or blouse the
up-to-date sachet is q square of blot
ting paper scented with ene's favorite
perfume. The paper sachets are as
fragrant as the more familiar sili-ea
squares or oblongs, and much less
bulky.
From England comes the Information
that bronze, gold and black and white
shoes are to occupy the premier posi-
ton this season. gold shoes for evening
wear being specially favored on account
0f the aDDrpa ching CNronafipu