The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-04-19
New York Fashions.
From Our Regular Correspondent.

IL.
April Is, 1902.
While small flowers, manifestly better
suited as floral coverings to low hats, are
greatly in ascendancy, yet exceptional ex-
amples in millinery show encircling adorn-
ment of medium sized roses, while occasion
ally, few very large poppies are seen in
completion. Very large, fat bows cf satin
or velvet ribbon placed in the centre Oh
toward the back of hats, with ends hanging
down in the latter case, are prominent
among new features. Ends pendant at
the back are longer when in lace or other
light fabric. A distinctively new feature
in millinery, is also that of large imitation
pearl CT jet beads in strands or huge
cabochons. The latter are often placed
siugly, and a favorite method of combining
the two is in festoons of beads caught by
cabochons of the same, and sometimes
where the brim turns abruptly back, the
adornment in question may reach entirely
around. Flowers, however, are the lead
ing millinery finish, and have never before
New gowns are SO wanting in novelty as
to outline that need for innovation is ex-
pended on garniture Never before has
trimming been SO recklessly employed, and
the shops therefore exhibit immense stocks
in every variety. New cottons, delicate in
texture and with silky finish, become yet
more attractive when completed by lace,
and a lovely example has two rows of inser-
ton laid on in finish to founce below
The fabric remains as support. This in
contradiction to many styles that show the
fabric cut away, either for an exhibition of
lace, or what is akin, open work embroidery.
Very fine lawns are finished by open work
patterns in embroidery, these being in dress
patterns, and, Of course, to be worn over a
skirt worthy to be shown through. Gowns
in elegant simplicity are therefore more than
ever attractive, and one in pale gray Eta
mine exhibited in Lord & Taylor window,
the Mecca for Broadway promenaders,
caused many to pause in admiration of a
garment SO aesthetic. An example, like
wise in Etamine, made for leader of
fashion, is in delicate tan, finished with
three silk bands set with small silver but
tons on the skirt, that is completed by an
S. 81. & NJ bias velveteen binding to cor
respond. The waist jacket opens over a
white satin vest under lace, and the fronts
are closely set with small silver buttons.
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS.
Julia. Quill feathers, placed singly
or in pairs, are qaite fashionable, and give
an appearance of dash that is often very
pleasing. Usually the hat is severe when
they are used, but again they may appear
among flowers and other garniture Of espe-
cially delicate character.
''Young Mother The Capsheaf Safe
ty Pin is so far superior to any other, that
there can be no comparison. 1t cannot
catch in the material, is the only safety pin
that lies fat, and by reason Of an extra
long guard, cannot come loose Try it
once and you will have no other.
''Mrs N. W. Meek boas have reached
the utmost limit of extravaganza as to
variety in material, hufiness and length.
Curious pictures sometimes, therefore, re-
suit, as when the boa reaches almost or
quite up to the fair ones eyes, while the
wide brimmed hat extends down to meet it.
ssGood Friend. For steamer wear,
long, loose fitting garments are made from
Scotch Tweeds in gray and tan plaids,
black Thibets and Vicunas, lined with wool
and with satin shoulder and sleeve Innings.
A satin lined hood buttoned to the collar,
may be welcome protection in stormy
weather Driving coats are in blue or
drab boxclotb; coaching coats have wind
puffs in the sleeves. Business suits are in
worsteds in various checks or plaids, chew
lots in stripes, checks or light or dark mix
lures, black or blue Oxfords are from
very.dark to very light gray, or blue gray,
and serges come in every width of vale.
Lucy CARTER.