The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-08-30


the Oracle paused to take a breath.
you were asserting that men aren't
scarce and I just wanted to say that
you'd better tell that to the hostesses-
They ought to be an authority on the
subject and you know it's always the
complaint when any one entertains that
there are so few men"
Yes said the Oracle. but explained
TRAIT the women are too particular
There are plenty of men but so many
OF them are occupied with earning a
liz ing or building L fortune or working
out career or some such trivial mat
ter that they have been overlooked by
society. The hoStesseS should do like
the certain man who made a fast: go
out in the byways and the hedges and
compel them to come in
SKIRTS AND THINGS.
Modified overskirt effects in fall gown
models hint at the return of this fash
ion A tunic falling in a deep point to
the hem. front and back. and raised
little on the sides is the commonest de-
velopment of this idea in nets, crepes
and other light fabrics but it hardly
differs at all from popular style of
four or five years ago. The "Grecian
skirt is a name given a style seen in
cloth gowns, which is effective but will
probably not be taken up very prompt
ly by conservative women 1t fits tight
the front breadth, sometimes even far
Their back than that begins tunic or
OyerSkirt which is sewed to the skirt
seam and reaches almost to the floor
1t fits smoothly over the foundation
skirt except where it is drawn up in
tunic fashion and falls in flowing pieats
at the center Of the back 1t doesn't
sound very attractive but it looks stun
ming on a good figure
Plain skirts are often finished in the
back with two small box pleats which
are sometimes stitched in tiny cross
bars in silk of a contrasting color.
When this detail is employed it is seen
also the cuffs. collar revers etc, of
the gown A rough zibeline in green for
instance is trimmed with bands of white
cloth barred off by black stitchings and
al intervals along this tiny lattice a
very small flower of a dull pink APP
pears.
Dark shades of blue predominant
among the new woods and the threaten
ed calamity of a winter of vivid blues
and greens seems to be ayerted- The
blue and green craze will proba bly, have
worn itself out before fall No color
is more universally becoming than
clear, dark blue without a suspicion of
lavender or purple and this promises
to be the favorite shade for street wear
the coming season touch of red,
white or green is permissible with it
but there seems no reason to fear a
catastrophe of exaggerated combina-
tons
Braids are coming in with a rush for
portant item. A fashionable coat fas-
tening on a Louis XIV model is twisted
strand of pearls ending in large bril-
liant bosses. These pearl strands are
form they trim lace and chiffon hats,
finish girdles-
The brirns of the latest models in
toques turn up straight all around.
Velvet strappings are to be used on
some Of the less severe tailor costumes.
Miroir velvet is taking the place of
panne. both in dark and delicate tints.
Buttons of all kinds are used as gar
niture, particularly tiny gilt or silver
For wolfe and similar materials entire
deux of coarse net is used with artistic
effect
clets have been favorite hair decorations
this season.
Tassels continue in favor, and may be
of gold passementerie or the material
of the gown
White soutache braid blended with
black makes an effective trimming for
fall costumes.
For dressy wear smooth cloth will be
a leader next season, as it has been for
several seasons past.
The new designs in hair ornaments
are charming. noticeably those of the
light tortoise shell inlaid with gold.
The blue and green combination, con-
sp1cuous this summer, will be in evil
dence in the fall in plaid effects
Cabochons and huge balls. preferably
OF Jet, have superseded the familiar
buckle as millinery ornaments
Advance announcements indicate that
the low trimming noticeable on the
summer hats will be continued on the
fan and winter designs
are much worm Pearl gray is a IA
vorite shade, and many black felts are
also in evidence. frightened by the
touch of color, preferably red or orange.
N RI cd trx-
ming.
Some of the dapper little close fitting
eoats TOT Yachting have shoulder capes
Iashion ned to dip to a point at the back,
hood like erect Other coates depict eS-
actly the wide capuchon. which can be
buttoned on or taken OF at will.
At recent fashionable wedding in Eng
glace silk draped with silver embroidered
net and WreathS Of jeSSaInine encircled
their tuIle wells Ar another fashionable
brides train wore Greenaway frocks of
white gauze and long coats of point d'es-
prit fastened in front with clusters of pink
roses. On their curly heads rested wreaths
OF oak leaves and acorns-
Aleneon lace is still high in favor for
trimming wolfe gowns and very pretty
one in pale blue that formed part of the
rousseau of a summer bride had a yoke
of Alencon lace applique distinguishing the
tucked bodice, the skirt also being tucked
on the hips. while the bottom was APP
pliqued with motifs of Alencon lace. In
this same trousseau was evening wrap
of transpa rent Alencon lace draped with
chiffon and finished with effective rib
bon trimming round the edge. The upper
part of the wrap was entirely composed
of pink chiffon roses laid a foundation
OF de nil crepe de sole
The p1ng-pong fad is recognized even by
the china manufacturers and ping-pong
sets in white and gold are the latest The
set consists of a plate. cup and saucer.
with decorations in gold in the form of
crossed rackets and ball. Such a set is
not expensive and the china is of fine
quality
Medalliens Of ruby tint, decorated in
cameo effect with a woman's head are
noticeable as the decorative feature of
some of the new designs in Bohemian
glass in white and gold The vases, low
ing cups, pitchers, sherbert glasses and
rose bowls are among the articles so dec
grated. and the combination is striking
New designs in white and gold Bohemian
glass are numerous and beautiful and