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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-02

maid. is of figured panne. with heavy ecrn
guipure and brown fur. The vest Is OF
gauzed crepe, strapped with veivet- Inns
gown is also suitable for afternoon fune-
lions, when shrouded with 4 wrap for out
door wear.
A charming gown is made of soft biscui.
satin applique with scrolls of silk and tin
sci. These scrolls are cut from passemen-
terie-the detachable kind. which Is so
adaptable and effective when rearranged.
The high collar, vest and cuffs are of lace.
laid over the satin. and the folded belt
matches. the bodice. A handsome bodice is
of guld-spotted panne, strapped with vel
vet. A folded fichu of the panne. edged
with lace. is drawfn tightly over the shoul-
ders,
The sleeves have the same arrangement
OF velvet tabs. over a pointed opening.
Point d'esprit or lace could be substituted
for the panne. A dainty little bodice is
made Of heliotrope ~taffeta, with stitched
strappings of the came silk. The vest Is OF
tucked chiffon and the revers and deep
cuffs OF ivory guipure.
Chinchilla gray is one of the leading COL
ors for smart walking gowns just now. and
very charming effects are produced with
fine surfaced cloth in this soft. becoming
tint. trimmed with glace silk or peau 5e
sole OF a lighter shade. a smart costume OF
this kind liz of gray cloth; the skirt is made
with a wide shaped f!ounce of lighter silk.
set in piped tucks for part of its depth
and headed with strappings- of cloth. APP
piled IN large curves.
The founce is bordered with a stitched
band of cloth. A prettily pouched coatee is
brought into a wide belt Of tucked silk and
opens with reyers OF tucked silk over a
vest of pale blue silk. with tiny jeweled
buttons. The wide sleeves are finished with
rows Of stitching and lined with the light
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-02
Trained Skirts More Graceful
Than Shorter Ones.

Despite various forecasts 10 the contrary.
all OF the newest and smarteEt costumes for
day wear are made with trained skirts.
which, after all, are much more graceful
and becoming to most women than shorter
ones. and are easily held UP. No we'll
dressed woman permits her long skirt to
trail over the dirty ~pavements. The art
OF holding the train up prettily and COM
fortably is easily acquired. An unframed
skirt made to all but touch tho ground all
Ground cannot be elevated out Of the mud.
but Is sure to dab with distressing conss-
quences either at the back or at one side.
A handsome new gown with the trained
skirt, IL OF heliotrope cloth. the shaped
fcunce finished at the lower edge with
rows OF stitching and headed with a rather
wide band of tucked silk. bordered with
fancy braid. The bodice is of the blouse
type. trimmed with fancy braid. and with
a small velvet collar. outlined with mink.
The vest and collar are of cream Oriental
satin and lace. and the pulled undersleeves
of cream satin. Another smart dress is of
gray cloth, the skirt trimmed with several
little scalloped f%ounces, set one over the
other. the top one headed with a band of
handsome Paris tinted lace applique. The
bodice is made with well-shaped. cloee-ft-
ting basque. strapped in front with nara
row black velvet. each strap secured with
a TING jeweled button.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-02
Sleeves With a Slight
FuilncsS at the shoulder.

The sleeves are made with a slight full
ness at the shoulder and waist. The cuffs
are a triiie wider than those cf last sed-
son. Soft wooden fabrics are universally
worn, and the colOrings are so delightful
that il is not surprising to find cloth and
frieZe, and the heavy textures. such as
viGogne and zibelinc. employed for tea and
morning gowns, as wei as for blouses and
tea jackets. y simple tea gown is most ef-
fective in vieuN rose cloth. with black lace
and small steel or paste buttons.
The lace can be laid on satin If a smarter
effect is desired. but on the cloth il IS quite
pretty. The little tabs are stitched with
coarse black silk. They are attractive with
4 fine feather-stitching in black, and the
belt corresponds in either case.
Panne velvet is SHOWN in the most ex-
quisite combinations of color. Intermixed
with crepe de Chine u chiffon it makes the
leVCliest OF blouses for evening wear An
extremely smart model for an afternoon
bodice is Of rich amethyst panne with de-
signs in shades OF dGhlia and heliOtrope
and faint touches OF pink.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-02
IapelS of Violet Panne
Edged With Narrow Garland.

The collar and lapels Of violet paHne.
edged with 4 narrow garland OF Pompadeur
flowers applique and embroidered. The
sleeves were "a Ia juire,' draped. and gave
quite an original effect 10 the mantle.
Miss Goway wore Il charming dress ot
Jiuk muslin. studied with PompaGour bod
quetS and cut with hands of ecru-cciored
chinz Suipure. the short holero was of the
sarle material. incrusted with suipure-
y pretty costume that attracted much adj
niration WAS an Empire. made effective by
The combination " colors- 1t was of straw
colured satin. covered with mousseiine de
sole to match. embroidered with the pureSt
Empire designs in blue. ornamented with
spalgles To correspond
Partisan shirt waists are being Very sim
ply made for spring and viii not be seen
with thu tiny Sills down the front. as last
year. the newest cut for shirt waists Is
the severely plain ore. with three box
p!aits down thc front. about an inch and
a half in width. The back of the waist is
perfectly plain.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-02

s7.cla! Correspondence % The Sunday Republic.
Paris. Feb. S.-Among The many enter
talnments given here by Americans this
sslson, the annual dance given by the
American architects was the most brilliant
among The patrones=es were Mrs. Horace
Porter. wife Of the United States Ambas-
-:dor: AIRS Hinslow, Mrs. Collins and
A-g.. Gowdy. Mrs. W.nslow vas becoming
- sowned in friiled black mousseiine de
coie. trimmed with black Chantilly lace.
vt the waist was a wide corselet- in Jet
/ must mention also the mantle worn with
il. which was Of black cloth. hanging IN
folds.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-02
Stylish Brides Travelling Coat
of Silk Passementeries.

A stylish coat OF the overall type and
favored by several recent brides of dis
tinction as a going-away wrap is Of gray
cloth with gray and silk passementerie. The
hood lining and undersleeves are of hello
trope panne fastened with cut-stone but
tons.
There is a center seam down the sacque
back and small under-arm cores help to give
width to the skirt For ordinary wear a
combination of fawn cloth and brown panne
on glace silk would be effective and useful
The three-quarter coat is quite an accept
able fashion, and is very chic with a broad
collar and lapels with nun to match 1t
is very simply trimmed with stitched strap
pings OF the cloth, which is Of n smooth
faced type In a pretty shade OF fawn. The
buttons are OF enamel and fligree metal.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-02

up very Sharply when the chou is fixed
with lis safety pin.
Low hodicrs are softened by the frili OF
lace inlet with bebe ribbon or tinsel core
4 revival OF an old fashion which il very
welcome. especially with 4 bodice of velvet.
ur an all-black bodice. which Is very hard
and nor too becoming. unless relieved by
Il touch of white or pale color. PliSse net.
tinted VaIenciennes lace or a cream dAseIi-
con are the favorite fuckers" and the
drawing string harmonizes with the gown or
matches the lace In color.
The Turkish sleeve. tightly shaped above.
and full and dropping below. * popular for
skirts and blouses. and for very soft or
transparent demitoiiet bodice. and Is most
effective when of transparent material m
serted with ribbon or appliqued with SILK
or velvet.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-02

Bags wire. upon a time. not considered
a particularly smart accompaniment to a
handsome gown, and 1t is so easy to under
stand just why this is so when one recalls
those ugly. clumsy AFFAIRS. which held
everything from a hairpin to a pair OF
goloshes.
Their convenience was never denied, but
their uellness could not hope to be overcome
by such a recommendation.
Now. however. bags have grown to be
things OF beauty. consequently they are the
fashion.
Omnipresent Bag One. Of
SOciety's Sensible Fads.
At the present time no ia shionably gowned
woman would dream of stepping out OF her
house unless she were wearing. at her side
or swung On her wrist, one of the newest
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-02
mo-. SUNDAY. MARCH LOO. Z
ION SILKS and VELVETS.

gray silk. The close-htting undersleeves are
OF silk.
P0ine d'esprit. or spotted net. is extremely
fashionable. but small ring spots are more
popular in black than the little pin spot
which Is closely powdered over the ordt-
nary white net.
A pretty model seen recently was of black
silk net with i smart ring spot, and made
up on black taffeta glace. The softer glace
silk Is now generally known as taffeta. but
the r,lstiing type. still termed giace silk,
is employed for petticoats and skirt lin
ings. The net skirt was made with a wide
godet f1ounce, and this was completely COW
cred with narrow frills of the net. There
were as many as nine frillS at the sides
and twelve al the back. but in front the
hounce was much narrower. and the fr'lls
We're graduated of TO four. Round the
hips the net was very slightly frilled.
Nandyked insertion was laid all around in
three rows. The bodice was made with
a deep yoke of ivory lace. over white SATIN.
and was laced up in front with bebe velvet.
A cascade of soft lace ran from the yoke
to the waist. The sleeves were prettily
tucked. and finished with frills of the net.
Gauxes- and silks are beginning to be con-
sidered suitable attire for a bride. The
bodiceS are often trimmed TO resemble
berthas. Duchess lace is much more to the
fore for this important occasion than of
yore. Square-cut court trains are worn by
many brides who are never likely To figure
at court. and these are often covered the
entire length with lace. Long tunics OF
lace are very suitable
Handsome Gowns Worn at the
Millin Dinner.
Lace veiis are worn az we'll as tulle. hut
no very distinctive novelty asserts itself.
A charming dinner in honor of Mrs. Leisch-
mann. wife of the American Ambassador
to Turkey. was given by Mrs. Henry Mil
lington-Drake. whose spacious salons in tn,
Avenue du Bots were tastefully decorated
with flowers and Illuminated floral lamps.
The hostess wore white satin. yelled with
black Chantilly lace: white mousseiine and
turquoise-blue velvet. m ornaments
decorated the boiero corsage.- Mrs Leisch-
mann's costume was an elegant. black lace,
toilet incrusted with embroidered and paint
ed gsuze pastets. Miss, Eeischnnann. the
Ambassadors daughter. was becomingly at
tired in white silk. Painted garlands of
roses. caught up az intervals by Louis NVI
black velvet bows, decorated the fiounced
skirt. while similar embroidery appeared
round the decolletage of the simple cor
sage. MARIE ARMSTRONG.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-02
Berthas Have Now Grown
Into Deep Collars.

We first began with spreading collars
and omitted the high collar band. and from
these to the godet bertha or the nat fichu
was an easy transition. but our berthas
have now grown into deep collars, which
commence where they formerly terminated.
The fronts are extensively pouched. and
the fashionable chou appears less isolated
than of yore, for 1t is usually attached to
a folded band or strap starting at the
waist. This keeps all the fulIness Of the
Bodice wsll.h trent, ~ the strap Il pulled
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-02
Circular Yoke of
Delicate Soft Silk.

The circular yoke Is of delicate soft silk,
cleverly draped. outlined with P band of
lace applique corresponding with that on
the skirt. The collar Is finished with two
rows of narrow velvet. The sleeve pufs
are of light silk There are some noticea-
bic novelties in the fashion of trimming
our bodices. as the bertha is now more pro-
nnnnced
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-02

and most appropriate Of the many stylish
bags
Whether she Is Off for a little shopping ex-
petition, on her way to an afternoon Of
bridge or her fayorite Lenten diversion
bowling-bound for j round of calls or to
Join a theater party. a bag Is by her side.
The omnipre sent bag is after all. one Of
the most sensible fads I'm which the fashion,
able woman has elected TO indulge herself
Its usefulness is plainly appreciated. and
its beauty is of the kim that appeals to any
woman. Hence the popularity Of this par
ticular accessory.
Habit Traced to the Reign
of Gold Purses.
The smart woman may carry a plain little
leather bag. She may choose a ;hirg of jew
eled golden links or a dainty pouch OF old
brocade, but whatever ii is 1t is sure TO
have been designed for that particular use
to which 1t In being put. and incidentally 1t
will be quite the handsofnest Of its kind.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-02
All-White Gown. Trimmed
With BLACK Velvet.

An all-white gown is very smart trimmed
with folded black velvet. or the velvet may
reproduce the color of the flowers worn,
and so lend the requisite touch of color.
A stylish model for a guest toilet at a
wedding. or in white lace or very light
panne, which could be copied for a brides
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-02
Glace silk ~Strappings
of a Dahlia Shade.

The strsppings of giace silk are OF a
dahlta shade: Paris lace is used for the
pouched front, tucked ivory chiffon for the
yokes and untUckad for the undersleeves.
They are Exquisite combinations of brown
and tawny gold with turquoise blue and
orchid pink in silk panne. The chiffon
should match the highest or brightest color
ing in the panne. The model is arranged
on a fitted lining. and the undersleeves are
quite separate and are unlined and fixed
inside the elbow sleeve of panne.
Point d'esprit has been exceedingly fash
fonable this winter. 1t has been used on
many charming gowns seen at Monte Carlo
and the Riviera. At Cairo many of the pref
test of these net gowns Will be worn ~ the
younger women. A pretty slip is indis-
pensabie, but variation can be obtained by
different colorings. One night the. dress
may be all white. with garlands Of Parma
vioIets and choux OF pale gheen velvet, and
a perfectly fresh effect obtained by q slip
of pink satin and garnftIre of cerise rib
hon and pink roses. for cerise and cherry
color are now very up-to-date colnrings.
Another charming gown is in pin-spotted
point d'esprit. with narrow ruching of the
net and stripes of insertion lace. The make
is Of the simplest. The frilled bertha
ruchsd at the edge. is exceedingly becoming
and sets off q pretty neck to the utmost ad-
vantage. II q fuzzier effect is desired. the
frlls can be divided into four or six.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-02

Oriental emeraiis may be ciassed among
The very snrartest of jewels used for such
decoration. and a very handsome bag dis
plays these gems as a delight. and also a
source of anxiety. 80 a certain fashionable
woman
Tie dull silver rim is exluisitely chased
and covered with 4 patine effect. which
gives IL the air of a genuine antique. A
row of smooth Iruian emeralds is set about
the rim. and these are not tiny stones. but
large. b. autifuliy colored gems.
Pouches Now Attached to
Wrist by Long Chains.
The obicng bag is finished across the bot
tom with a fringe of emerald drops. pear
shaped and very smooth. Duplicated in
coral. the design is also very beautiful. but
less unusual than the emeralds.
That these bags are Tremendously expen-
sfye goes without saying, but they are hand
some. unique and a decidedly attractive or
nament. A few hundreds Is a small Lrice
to pay for some bags. and the elaborate
ones run up into the thousands. While the
fashion OF having ones bag fastened at the
belt is still in vogue. the smartest mode
is 70 hang il on the wrist by a very long
chain. This extra long chain is. in fact.
the distinguishing feature of all new bags.
Silken pouches and those woven with
beads are pretty and are swung from ham
dies of bead embroidered silk. A fringe
edged flap coDceaIs the opening in which
my lady carries her dainty handkerchief
or some useful trife. In pale tinfs. repre-
senting p~ompadour brocades. these beaded
bags are extremely pretty.
Leather Bag Is Now in
Great Favor.
lust now. however. the leather bag 10 In
the lead, and every woman Is seen swing
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-02
BOdices Made in Ivory
Satin Outlined With Fur.

Touches of fur are introduced on bodlces
of ivory satin, and these have been tsaai-
~ accompanied by a cloth or satin skirt
in ivory white hoTdered with fur \ nanu-
some ruche of frayed silk also appeared on
a lovely evening skirt of cloth. and stitched
hands of the SILK headed the narrow Sodet
houncs. The comparatively short hounce
is very popular. and is attractive in white
when covered with :ucks or stitched straps.
Transparencie are more favored than de-
callete bodices for restaurant dinners Inc
newest yoke is a deep tucker OF handsome
lace reaching to the ordinary collar hand'
which is drawn to shape with two or three
rows of bebe velvet. Fichu arrangements
are very moiish. and many have seVerai
folds and are looped in from with MOWERS
a la Gainsborougb.
Others are more like deep collars. tightly
drawn round the shoulders. and the Charles
1 fichu is veritably a fat shoulder col
lar. usually of silk. trimmed with lace or
of net with lace applique. The favorites for
evening wear are generally of the material
In folds. and cut on the bias. These can be
pulled down to almost any shape. and when
fastened with jeweled pins are quite attrac-
-s-A
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-02

ing one Of these beautifully made a1EntrA
There are long. shallow bags. fat ba0s
square bags and round bagR though thd
first Is the accepted shape The gray, tan
and black suede are fitted with silver, goh6
or gun metal trimmings. and inside pockets
of thin. undressed kid rest against q lon0s
narrow purse A nap usually decorates tbs
outside Of the bag. and this fastens over
with a fancy chased or jeweled button.
Quite the newest note in bags isathe one
OF sea COW. While this leather dries IN,
color. its peculiar grain stamps II imme-.
diately as something out of the ordinary.
A long. narrow bag in dull gray sea COW
had rounded corners and dull gold trim
mings. and It was swung on a very long
gold chain,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-02

This bag-carrying habit. which has grown
tremendously since bags rave become both
attractive and convenient. may be traced
back to the reign of the tiny silver and
gold purses that women wore slung on long
chains. Then the habit. developed Into the
later fashion OF carrying larger metal side
bags. and from this has grown into the
utility bag OF every kind and description
In size the newest bags range from the
tiny Seweled pocket just large enough to
hold my lady's dainty lace-edsed handker-
chief. to those large Affairs arrang with
separate compartments for her ~eckbo
salts bottle. card case. purse. bin book. en-
gagement and memorandum pad. not TO
mention a dozen other tribes for which
women find a use.
Wrist Bags of Metal
Frequently Seen.
Even the larger bags are mo- lonser the
| ugly things they once were, and shopping
with one CT these handsome aRG convenient
/ articles, might almost be considered a pleas
Ire.
l have gone out OF style. larger side bags and
wrist bags of metal are frequently seen
II is needless to say that these. like all
other jewelled ornaments, have grown hand
somer than ever. and from . the lavish
amount OF money expeaded On these trifics
1t is safe TO say that the bag habft il one
/, not soon TO. be broken.
Even in the realm of bags does the pcpu-
, larity of curious Byxsntipe H1lfRps reign.
Oddly shaped patine silver org ale Studded
|. with corals. turquoises and baroque pearls,
+ while some of the ~costlfer ones glitter with
; ruhies. diamond and sappbires.
Here again enc sees cabochon stores,
| though occasionally a bag w1tl be, ornament
I'd with finely cut naafqutse kent<
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-02
Gray Suede Bags Decorated
by Steel Beads.

Steel beads furnish a pretty ornamentation.
for some gray Suede bags. while many of,
the smooth and rough feathers are supplied
with curiously wrought clasps. Two ser
penis. with heads together. are coiled about
the handle Of one bag. and the tails curve.
across one side. Sunk I'm the. makes heads
are two fine turQuoises. which combine ef-.
fectively with the soft gray leather. Ame-,
thysts. rubies. emeraids and even diamonds
are sometimes used on a bag Of this kind.
Pale violet and white MORE make dainty
Innings for some OF the large nat lizard and
alligator bagH which are fitted with . series
Of pockets. quite after the fashion Of q
regular bill book.
A square nap fastens over one side. ana
a fine gold chain swings from the wrist.
For carrying bills. cheek books. cards and
notes this psrtieulas style win b founo
hs1luablA
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-02

DAINTY BAGS TO SATISFY
EVERY FEMININE WHIM.
Whether She Is OFF for a Little Shopping Expedition or on Her Way
to the Matinee. MHadyis Jeweed Pouch Is by Her Side-its
Usefulness Has Come TO BE Generally Appreciated and Its
Beauty Is of the Kind That Appeals to Any Woman
Leather Bag Is Now Most Popular.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-03-16
Is ole Bull violin Per5v-rs5


r. -.N-Er Ea.u-Gt
far .- -.---THe $3.50 violin Stole,
-r.- A.Reth. the ~boy vfs+ni.r .
r~... found on SATURDAY mis-
Bun r. was once the oro0ertv ,r BE
ar. .ss.s---. u te Byron Reed. his nrpii
lg M.e-.- "-. IN turn presented d. ID
ISIS The violin Ras made il,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-03-16
COrsetS, Muslin
Underwear.

The new lines of cOrsets are
fast filing up the shelves. And
one marvels at the many new
beauties. Handsomely en-
broidered, finished with lace
and ribbon and dainty girdles
in different delicate shades, all
too pretty to hide away as IN
dergarments. almost. COTsets
are fitted and altered, if need
be. of course. Corset waists are
now very nearly as much worn
as corsets; beauties are here.
Prices range soc to $1,000.
Women's cambria drawers,
umbrella shape with deep Tuffie
Of embroidery or lace trim
ming; %, IS and q inch
sizes only, so reduced from
S1.25 to-S1.OO.
Women's cambria gowns, '
neck and sailor collar effects,
nicely trimmed with fine en-
broidsrv or lace; all sizes; re-
duced for Monday and the week
from S1.75 each to-S1.45.
Women's cambria petticoats
with vsrv deep rufHe Of fine
lawn that has three rows of lace
insertion and edge of lace, an
exceptionally small price for so
good and pretty a petticoat-
S2.OC.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-03-16
Hair Pins, Dress
Shields, Brooches.

"Shell Brand" hairpins-am-
Der color and black, six in a
box and sold regularly at 35c,
Monday and the week-14c.
Stockinette dress shields,
sizes 3 and 4, I5e a pair regu-
lar-10c.
Pure linen dress shields,
light weight. sizes 8 and 4, 25c
and 35c a pair kinds-17c.
A group Of filed gold
brooches, pretty and IN differ
ent settings, sold regularly at
Csc 10 SOC each, that they may
so away quickly, marked down
to-15c.