Evening star., 1902-01-25

and white velvet ribbon, tied behind and
ending in handsome knot A deep cape
and back, but deep and full over the arms,
covered the shoulders. Above this the
yoke of puffed and shirred chiffon stood in
dainty relief. the high collar of puffs being
a formal continuation Of the yoke
The Introduction Of the Pompadour fash
ions. requiring short sleeves for almost
every type of gown, has brought about an
Increase in popularity for Jewels. Dealers
IN gems say that never before have they
been so fortunate in disposing of their
wares. This is true not alone of the gen.
u1ne stones and metals, but even of the
limitations sold now by most of the deal
ers, who realize that women demand a
change in the form and fashion of their
Jewerly as imperatively as they do in
dress, and consequently even women who
can afford better will no longer pay high
price for a transient fashion. The art
nouveau enamels and chased designs are
extremely dainty, and as they depend on
the quality of their workmanship for their
charm some of the new bronze ornaments
are as costly as old-fashioned ones of gold.
BronZes set with turquoise rubies and en-
eraids In uncut form are very odd and are
worn as saSh clasps or ornaments for the
hair. Sometimes they even appear on house
sleeves. There seems to be no limit to the
aesthetic possibilities Of bronze. The same
may be said of copper which Is wrought
and beaten until it gives out a beautiful
dull radiance rejecting to ADVANTAGE the
serene beauty of the topazes that are set
LII iaHtastlc lines IN the patterned surface
Medallion Clasps.
On the breast as clasps for fur scarfs
some exquisite medallions are worn. They
are usually Of "copper" bronze or dull sill
yer set with arabesques in small and mex
pensive stones. Often they display the
monogram Of the wearer or a tiny crest
| so small that 1t cannot be noticed except on
careful and close inspection. ine fur neck
scarfs are so smooth that they are likely
to slip from the neck unnoticed unless Sc
curely held in place by something in the
shape of a pin or chain. The chain clasps
are now made with heavy antique links set
with rough stones and finished by a me-
dalllon on which monogram or some SINH
lar device is wrought.
Delicate, eVanescent perfumes are now
the fashlon, and even furs are scented AS
1t appears at first thought little difficult
TO apply perfume to fur garment permit
me to explain how it is DONE. There are
several small pockets on the inside Of the
garment, into which are slipped pads of
blotting paper saturated with perfume. So
successful does this device prove that un-
derstand ultra exquisites are even carrying
the Idea to the extent of perfuming the
hair. bit of blotting paper dashed with
the scent is tucked inside the masses of
hair making UP the coiffure. This is much
better than pouring the perfume directly
upon the locks, for many scents contain
highly injurious drugs so far as the scalp
is concerned at least. Moreover the aroma
cilngs to the hair for much longer time
than under the other conditions, owing to
the superior absorbent qualities of cotton.
Dainty perfume pads are covered with thin
SILK or lace covers and provided with a.
drawing string at one end, as the plotting
paper must be frequently renewed I am
told that the idea has so appealed to fash
ionable women that the pads are alto
gether dispiacing the old-fashioned sachet,
for the sachets usefulness is limited to
only few of the commoner perfumes,
while with the pads any perfume chosen
may be economically impaired to the cloth
ing CATHERINE TALBOT.