Evening star., 1902-02-22

Not So some of the handsomest Riviera
coats are full length OF pale gray cloth.
trimmed with vertical bands of lace braid.
was one elegant affair made for Nice and
intended for one of the most notable wo-
men of the fashionable colony. The sleeves
were double. f1aring below the elbow and
lined, with a plated frill of chiffon falling
over the fingers. The collar resembled q
cape and was indented on the shoulders
The revers were double also. The coat
fared open, and under 1t was worn a very
much ruff1ed bertha of lace and chiffon.
1t Is a fact apparent even to the unob-
face with anything like the success Of a
year ago. Indeed, the leaders Of fashion
are talking of discarding wells altogether
Tor they are out of place with wide trimmed
hats and most inconvenient with the broad
toqueS now in fashion AS most spring
hats flare well away from the face the veil
has no other effect than that of fattening
the eyeiashes. The coiffure, plain and Sc
we're, has not the need of wells, as was the
case when loose hair and forehead curls
were de rigueur. A handsome lace veil Is
sometimes draped over hat but is seldom
drawn over the face.
Boas Of chiffon and flowers are among the
dainty touches needed to give completeness
to the spring toilets, and, while there are
many new details, there Is nothing radically
fresh in the designs. The long ends, reaching
almost to the bottom Of the skirt, are fea-
lures or the more expensive ones. Figured
liberty silk, mousseline de sole and net boa q
are considered very smart and when fin
1shed Off with fine lace are quite expensive
TWO colors are often combined in the boas
one neutral tint and the other some deli
cate tone in harmony with the costume with
which 1t is to be worn. Ribbons are intro
duced In the ends of the boas and yery
durable neck ruffles are made Of a soft, fine
silk. Strands of silk, mousseline or chiffon
flowers are completed by scarfs of soft.
flowing material.
Variety In Sleeves.
The greatest possible variety Is given to
sleeve designs. They range from compare
lively plain tight-fitting ones to elaborately
puffed and strapped affairs clinging to the
wrists or f1aring away. according to the
taste of the designer. The pompadour
sleeve is the model on which all variations
of the fashion are based
Summer goods will be richer than ever
The new prints shown in the shops are as
dainty as heart could wish, delicate flowers
scattered over pale backgrounds being con-
spcuous
Tne detachable basque is to be feature
or the summer gowns, just as 1t is now Of
the advance spring models. Lace oblongs
attached TO glrdles of ribbon or velvet and
dotted with small buttons make the pref
test OF these. Bits of silk or satin bor-
dered with narrow lace or ribbon velvet
serve the same purpose.
"eil-io-uO parents are adopting the plan
OF presenting each of their little ones with
gem or bangle or a heavy gold bead as a
birthday gift. These are strung upon a
very thin strand of gold, which is one of
the christening gifts bestowed upon the
little one. The larger the means of the
giver the costlier the gem or the larger the
gold bead Pearls are favorite gift. If
these are mounted upon the gold chain and
saved until the child is of age the accumu-
lation will be of considerable value FASH
ionable mothers now deck the necks Of
small girls with gold chains or strands Of
pearls from which depend jeweled amulets
Watches that look scarcely large enough
for doll are part Of the rich little girl 8
outfit. Girls wear bangles upon the arms.
Little boys also are allowed bracelets and
watches. The amulet Is nearly always set
with the child's birthstone or with series
of jewels whose initials will spell the little
ones name. The stones are not very large,
and therefore not eXtravagantly COSTLY
Coral enjoys high favor at present but it
must be Of the best quality and mounted in
gold. CATHERINE TALBOT.