The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-01-11

From Our Regular Correspondent.

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January Z, 1902.
Fresh water pearls in irregular shapes
are very fashionable, and either combined
with other jewels or when single composing
handsome pins, two together forming choice
sleeve link buttons Fancy pins in general
have not declined in popular faver, and
continue to come in sets Of six quite small
ones, when compared with individual ones
in floral or other fancy workmanship, in
enamel, or single large gem, and here the
semi-precious stones are in much demand.
Brooches are freely shown, and they,
too, range from the gold worked intomany
curious devices or delightfully."- colored en-
amelings, or single gem, set usually in
pearls or diamonds, and in this style the
amethyst or turquoise oftenest appear.
Imitation stones, however, have been
brought to such perfection that they really
tempt the fastidious, nor is there substan
tial reason why woman may unblushingly
wear false stones in her bonnet or belt and
not on her corsage There is distinction,
nevertheless, and in the eye of fashionable
prejudice, difference. Belt buckles are
often extremely pretty, and vie with hat
pins, in seemingly precious glow. Real
gems, particularly diamonds, are, however,
regarded as an investment, because always
valuable.
Good quality fur is also, like diamonds,
an investment, and, if judiciously pur-
chased, real economy. As an example
of the latter may be quoted Persian lamb
jacket which has outlasted three garments
of material and is still in excellent condi-
ton. TWAS purchased from G. G. Shayne,
being only one among many Others, and
discriminating buyers are now awaiting
themselves of his January special offers,
since in fur, as in precious stones, it is all
important to deal with those whose word
is guarantee. Small furs are useful in
summer on piazzas or drives, as during
winter over jackets, and, with view to
present needs or next season, fur cape or
Jacket at reduction is an excellent invest
ment
Fur trimmings ON gowns have prestige
all their own, and this year there is a great
run on hats and bonnets in fur, which,
however, can, under no circumstances, be-
come common. On evening dresses the
garniture in question may seem out OF
place, but is in keeping with the present
idea Of extreme contrasts in juxtaposition.
Sable trimmings appear in combination
with chiffon on gown Of panne silk made
up in anticipation Of the arrival and conse-
quent entertainments in honor of Chauncey
Depews bride, and another dress destined
for like purpose is of pale blue Louisine,
made princesse and trimmed with pearl
passementerie and lace. Passemeuterie,
in general, is extremely fashionable, APP
pearing again in millinery, from whence it
had long been banished, and this for the
reason that spreading brims have seemed
natural groundwork for such display.
ssCora The run on neck boas in light
weight material is phenomenal, and for
dressy evening wear displays in white and
pale colored boas, with muffs to match,
are truly remarkable The extreme width
and height of these boas about the neck
are in keeping with the very long streamers
in front, and some new muffs show long,
floating streamers.
'sMiss X. -Medallions are very fash
ionable, and for those in gold, heart shapes
seem particularly popular. Pretty ones
are closely set in very small pearls or dia
monds, and as the expense of those gems
is proportional to size, such medallions are
not very expensive Both, however, are
SO skilfuily initiated that semblance to the
ordinary eye quite equals the genuine.
Lucy CARTER.