The Savannah morning news., 1903-04-05

that the feminine fancy mas gone HOW
er mad. but before a circuit of the
show cases has been made. the sight
seer decides that. after all, it is most
intoxicating madness.
Never before has the art Of repro
ducing the natural blossoms reached
such a standard of perfection. AS an
evidence of this. it may be cited that
a smart shop noted for its exquisite
decorations as well as its chic millin-
cry. had on neighboring tables plateaus
of real and artificial hyacinths, and so
wonderful was the reproduction process
that when the secret was whispered
about, groups of women fell to wag-
ering chocolate sodas on the real and
the counterfeit, the decision being
reached by lingering the blossoms.
A number of new fiounces have in
vaded the millinery field this year IN
Guiding wistaria, hydrangeas, hops,
hawthorne, Hlacs. both white and pur-
pie and dandelion puff balls. While
some of these blossoms have been Of
fered before, they were not manufac-
tured in styles which lent themselves
artistically to trimming but the droop-
ing flats" of this season carry the
long-stemmed flowers admirably.
One of the most striking all-flower
toques shown at a recent opening was
composed of delicate pink hyacinth
blossoms, packed solidly on Napo-
leonic shaped frame. The foundation
material, chiffon, was completely hid
den by the flowers. and one side was
raised jauntily by a soft, sweeping
bow of liberty taffeta, matching the
tone of the blossoms exactly.
An effective rose fiat was composed
of leaves, overlapping and curled up
just a trihe. On either side of the hat
nestled bouquets of moss rose buds,
and the same flowers, with knots of
black velvet ribbon, were placed on
both sides under the brim. which was
faced with tulle in folds.
In selecting a hat composed of rose
leaves, the utmost care must be taken
to have the shape carry a certain air
of distinction. Otherwise, the purchase
will be regretted, as manufacturers of
cheap millinery are duplicating this
style of trimming in shapes that are
atrocious.
A thistle hat, which could be worn
admirably with a tan-colored suit, was
of ecru Milan straw in a modified
sailor shape. Around the crown and
across the top, from side to side
through the center. was fluted velvet
ribbon in a beautiful shade of sage
green, while on one side, and droop
ing a trife toward the edge of the
brim, was a mass of thistle bloom, In
that elusive mauve shade which can
only be described as misty.
For early spring wear with the royal
blue tailored suits and foulards of the
same shade, comes a stunning picture
hat of burnt satin straw, trimmed with
bows of liberty taffeta in royal blue
and royal blue poppies Such flowers
never grew on living tree, shrub or
plant, but as a head ornament for
modern woman, they are picturesquely
effective.
An ideal hat for garden party was
of white satin straw, with Irish point
lace inset on the brim, as we'll as IN
the center of the crown. The shape
was a perfect shepherdess, and had
for its only ornament a shower of
baby peoples in exquisite shades of
pink and red.
Another striking shepherdess hat
was also inset with the lace and en-
circled by lilacs, and a dropping fiat
of tulle was covered with a network
of fine silver cord, caught at each IN
terseotion with forget-me-nots. For
get-me-nots were never more in vogue
than this season. They form whole
toques, being massed on brim and
crown. with bows in self-tone or black
velvet, fitting tight to the hair in the
back.
The Alastian and butterfly bows at
the back of the hat have practically
disappeared, and in their stead is used
an effect of long, very fiat loops, with
two or three ends which fit over the
hair. but do not extend below the nape
of the neck.
A picture hat suitable for garden
parties or carriage was of pure white
satin straw in intricate weave. encir-
cled with a band of magenta velvet
and trimmed with a mass of magenta
hop blooms, with long, slender stems
Stems, falling loose, or woven and
braided, form a strikink factor OF
flower trimming.
Among the many red hats shown
was an artistic color scheme in GRIM
son and soft green. The foundation
OF the fiat shape was a peculiar Grim
son straw, one strand of which had
a velvety finish. The only trimming
on the top of the hat was a mass of
red currants, with foliage of misty
sage green. The brim, faced with
shirred black Maline, was raised on
the left side with knot of soft rib
bon, matching exactly the velvet
strand in the braid.
Large toques of crushed tea roses
are striking, but rather trying to the
average complexion. The yellowish
pink of these flowers is not so pleas
ing, although somewhat smarter than
the more humble coloring of the old
fashioned blush rose.
A pretty hat of fine white straw has
a fat crown and a sweeping brlm,
heavily rolled on one side Midway
between the edge of the brim and the
crown is an insertion OF point de We
Mise. The hat is edged with crushed
blush roses and a wreath of the same
flower snuggles around the crown.
AT the back. the hat fits in close to
the hair and is finished with a bow
of pink ribbon in the pale rose color.
The fad of the hour in trimming
large fat hats in two-inch band run
ming crosswise just back of the hats
center and fitting down very tight.
Sometimes this is of velvet or ribbon,
ending on either side in a rostte or a
fiat bunch of flowers Again, it is
made of tiny flowers sewed close to-
gether. The floral bands can be
purchased by the yard and are ex-
ceedingly useful to the home milliner.
They come in very small rose buds,
forget-me-n ots, English daisies, gera-
NUNS, and the smaller fruits like
currants and gooseberries. These two
fruits, together with a few cherries.
are noticed in the smarter millinery,
but grapes are being retire1y slow
~ but surely.
A fiat white hat at a recent opening
attracted much notice hecausa of its