The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1902-10-17
Hercules Braid on
Newest Lace Robes.

Hercules braid has altogether taken the
place of narrow ribbon ruching upon the
imported lace robes. A beautiful Chan
tilly model gown has -four rows of gradu-
ating sizes run in and out among the in
tricacies of the patterns. They range from
one to four inches in depth and are treat
ed by some. process that makes them
glossy, so that they do not appear at all
~incongruous upon the sheer fabric. Ac-
companyinS the waist is an adjustable
round NUNS yoke Of the braid joined
by Renaissance stitches, and there is also
a deep cuff to use for the lower sleeve.
One of cream Brussels net is run with
bands OF cream serpentine mohair gal
loon, put on horizontally the whole length
OF the skirt. At the top extremely mar
row braid is used, in pointed tablier fash
ion, but"each succeeding row grows wider
till the lowest n is in reality q broad
tiounce. a complete bolero jacket of the
Wavy mohair galloon is sold with the
robe for a waist trimming CIR to be worn
independently.
In a black point d'esprit, black Louis
inc ribbon is inserted lengthwise in strips
that broadened out at her hem. They
meet without Overlapping at the waist.
AAAc CAcC Is luIluVI CluDQU.
sized by a full side plated rutfle of the
net. put on in festoons and edged with
narrow quillings. Fol- evening wear the
pattern of the lace is picked out in pearls
II crystals, sometimes used together on
one flower. at other times alternating.
"A particularly rich Renaissance robe
is shown with motifs Of white panne
satin inserted so as to alternate with the
roses Of pink chiffon, scattered about the
lower part Of the skirt. The upper part
is made altogether of the panne placed
below cut-out lace, embroidered with sill
yer thread and pink pearl beads. These
are woven INTO a necklace shaped garni-
ture for the bodice. Chains of beads fall
in festoons over the lace drapings of the
waist, and form the upper half of the
sleeve. The other portion is an immense
puff of pink chiffon, with medallions of
lace introduced and Joined by silver and
pearl tracing.
About as rich and handsome as any
is a combination of black MORE antique
n Point Venise. The MORE is the mir
OR watering and is inserted in lozenge
shaped designs, with the jointings hidden
beneath fine silk cord. The trimming is
arranged to form a panel on the front
breadth, and extend as n heading to the
shaped founce of accordion plated chif-
fon, which falls about the lower edge.
The waist is an accordion plated chit
fon blouse, with Venise medallions, and a
slightly pointed yoke Of the same lace.
A beautiful folded girdle Of MORE has the
short sash ends, extending down the
back, in the style now so popular abroad,
Very dainty is one shown in pale blue.
Chantilly Of a small vine pattern is COL
ored to match inserted motifs of pale
blue panne velvet, SO "crushed" as to
have a frosted appearance. The motifs
are irregularly placed over the surface
of the waist, and extend down into the
skirt in front to the very hem, branching
off on either side above a triple founce
Of rows of Chantilly united by "baby''
velvet ribbon.-New York Mail and Ex-
press.