West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-03-26
OUR NEW YORK LETTER.
A Welcome Time-An Agreeable
Month--Mhere Fashion FrIvolis
Gaily, Gladly.

Alter long session of coal az ali sorts OF
steep prices: after wood at twelve dollars
cord after no end OF dreadful things
which have happened but which need not
have happened. we are so glad that Spring
Is here at last that We forgive even the
most ancient of hand organs for beginning
their arnual grind OF welcome to her.
do not know what may happen in the
weather department before March draws
down TO the April focus. but she has thus
Tar shown that the lion and lamb can some.
times meet and actually hobnob without
the fur aud wool beginning TO iy
We feel that right around the corner are
the bluebird and linnet. the robin and
meadow.lark. Yes. and we will be glad to
even hear the cav OF his majesty the crow
though the farmers may not regard his
coming with effusion.
Such happenings as the BurdIck affair
with its subsequent train of horrors form
spots upoa the sun OF our sweet content
with life; but we leave with meekness all
such sins to the Sinless One. He alone
can judge and mete out pardon or punish.
ment. or both.
New York Is not yet in apple pie order.
There are disrupted territories TO be
tidied ere the monster Job OF getting the
subway lines complete may be said TO be
over and done.
The Easter bonnet is regnant. One sees
! quantities of viols and ALFRED hats
some OF them made wholly OF flowers
Lace stockings are not fashionable. Those
OF plain, close weave with perhaps insets
OF lace in diamond or medallion shape. are
the proper caper ofthe moment.
MerceriIed effects are much in evidence
in the new Spring goods. Green. white
and red combine In the new coitons with
pleasing effect ChallIes are conspicuous
among dainty wooden goods for Spring.
the French crepe challles are very pretty.
showing new patterns of Dresden. Persian
floral and escurisl effects.
The rage for embroidery is highly ap.
parent In fine waists. One beautiful speci.
men shown by Lord & Taylor is OF white
null heavily needleworked with con.
ventional green leaves aud pale blue
flowers. Another is OF pale green linen
with the entire front showing an elaborate
pattern OF grapes and leaves done in white
and picked out here and there with wee
touches OF black
Many Of the new stocks show clerical
tabs. Others have pointed ends quite
long, and drawn through pretty buckle
Double and triple skirts will be worn.
Rufies will appear on skirts of thin
material
There is new mixture Of silk and cotton
which is as filmy as silk muslin and shows
charmingiy embroidered surface
The reign of the fancy lace-mcsh corset
has already begun Too much cannot be
said In behalf Of this exquisite bit oi
underdrt ssing which IL OF x & G. make
hts It's wearer perfectly. imparting an
easy. w'iowy grace, conforming TO all hoI
movements anI making her feel as com
Portable as though il were part Of her
just the same as any sound ard healthy
member
Shlrt-waist suits will be made Of Summer
silk and satin foulard
Cotton guipure laccs show patterns
4 ndenied OF brought out In prominent
relief with cord or bold embroidery.
Bands of Persian embroidery are used tc
trim costumes Of wool Aecked with white
EyELYS CABLE.