The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-15

We arc having weather OF ali sorts In,
Gothnm. Ono day we are brcuthless from
The struggle with Borias. tho next VIC
Throw open our furs and bnsk in tho suns
warm rays. AS q result oil sorts OF cloth
ing arc In demand. Tho conservative
}ew refuse to make any change and en-
luro tho heat OF heavy wraps on tho
warm days. holding that no other course
Is Bnfe. But there are many who change
with the thermometer and who, thereby,
Bwell the lists OF pneumonia victims, add
TO tho number OF sufferers from grippe
and undoninbly MI the Golfers of the ply
Bicians but who also afford an opportun-
lty to study advance styles and who pre-
sent To- View tho first hats, the latest
Thing in Jackets and who keep the world
of fashion on the alert.
Furs arc still in evidence, and will be
Tor weeks to come. but I have seen smart
women gowned in now suits Of etnmine
made with tiny Jackets wearing only
the fur scarf or pclerine rs protection.
Turbans Of squirrel and other skins are
worn, as they have been the season
through, but q few hats of maline or
maline with straw have been seen and
various other Indicative straws are fly
Ing about.
1t seems quite settled that hats are to
be low, fiat and broad. For between sea-
sons much maline will be worn and ma
limo with straw braids. A most effective
turban, Just brought from across the sea,
Is OF black maline In O mass of tiny
folds with bands OF narrow Tuscan braid,
In the deep rich yellow for which the
ptraw is noted. Another Is all Of the
naline with touches OF color found In
foliage showing varying shades Of green.
a. charming white hat shows applications
pf French crochet on the tilmy tule and
Ihere arc turbans Of the same material
IN colors to match the delicatcly colorcd
gowns. Red promises to have great vogue
for the early weeks of the calendar spring
pnd many hats are Of mal!ne In tho color
with curling plumes to match. or flowers
ps garnitures Straw IL shown In fasci-
Naung toques and turbans ribbon or silk
trimmcd with or without flowers as the
purpose may decide, but as yet has not
taken on any variety OF shape. It is
probable that genuine spring will see
tnany bloss oms and gay colors, but It Is
=, bit carly to be certain. Before any real
hemand arises l shall be able to tell
you just what is and what Is not correct.
FOR the time being these few hints nre
4ll OF which feel at all certain. Grapes.
think will not reappear In any number
although there is talk of other fruit
Yarntures, to my deep regret. AS n
bright girl said to me the other day.
II is really sad to see such things done.
hiany OF the hats. fruit bctrmmed. have
Hs the one worn by May Robson in "Thc
Billtonaire, which shows fall OF oranges
sound tho entire crown. III,
In spite OF the many and the beautiful
decked and plaid materials shown, plain
cloth continues to hold first place for
the handsomcst costumes White con-
tinues favorte for receptions and the
like, but many pale grays, tans and bis
cult shades are seen. Loose. or Monte
Carlo coats are shown In advance styles
and are exceedingly smart over trained
skirts. but the prodominence OF favor
appears to be given tunic coats and
blouses. Heavy laces are craze. Per-
sonally. do not admire much of tho an
tique that Is used. but 1t Is fashionable
4 nevertheless and linen maltese and Cluny
laces are beautiful and durable in one.
We shall see, and we are seeing, many
dyed to match as we'll as many in white,
ecru and string color. An exceedingly
handsome cloth suit in biscuit color, that
was hurried through last week In pros
pect OF a visit South. is made with loose
or Monte Carlo coat and skirt with a
circular upper portion and circular
flounce that is made in two portions and
IS trimmed with Cluny Of the exact shade.
The skirt is laid in wide tuck at its
lower edge, the Hounce is tucked at It's
lower edge and midway conceallng the
Joining. The lace forms a wide inscr-
tion above the dounce and makes the en-
tire collar and wide roll-over cuffs The
effect Is admirable. Tho wide horizontal
tucks mark the advance season and are
exceedingly graceful so used
Many of the new designs show thcm ex-
tending the full length Of the skirt or in
groups that reach very nearly to the
belt, but this hounce Is better inasmuch
as 1t does not curtail the height. Blous e
suits are numerous and fascinating. Etons
that are plated or tucked and fall loose
from tho shoulders are seen upon many
Imported models. A charming one OF
etamine. in tho always serviceable dark
blue, Is laid in deep plaits at the should
ers both back and front and Is finish cd
with o fiat collar of Bulgarian embroid-