Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1903-01-22

a trade. Surely there is none to dis
pute it, If we must Judge by this sea-
sons fashions. Speaking further con-
corning the use of Irish and filet laces,
motifs in these effects are clearly Joined
with raised embroidery to give pecul-
iarly beautiful warmth of tone.
An ivory white coming-out frock
shows this combination of laces joined
with large sings Of passementerie and
fringes that sway with each movement
of the figure. The skirt is Of embossed
cloth in the same ivory shade, the
white being relieved with sable tails at
the side of the opening and a touch Of
nasturtium velvet at the throat and
wrist.
Fashions horn of plenty seems limit
less. Almost every day brings some
new vagary Of trimming to view. The
very latest device for imparting fluff
ness" to evening and reception gowns
is lovely new chiffon ruching which
is edged with marabout. 1t Is offered
only in black and white, or the two COL
ors combined, but they mingle well
with light pink, blue and green and
the neutral tints.
A fad which is rather an accessory
than a detail of trimming comprises a
set of handkerchiefs dyed to match
each gown. The vogue has just arrived
from Paris and is creating something
of a Juror in Gotham. Scarcely any
thing in the form of hem or border
is allowed on these handkerchiefs and
if two shades of color go to make up a
gown, it is the darker shade that pres
ent taste will select for the handker-
chief.
While nothing can be said in dispar-
agement of the long coat, it must be
admitted that the enveloping cape has
returned with some of sudden favor.
This cape is developed in pale tinted
and white cloths and ornamented with
MORE embroidery and heavy silk
braids. The lining is usually Of ermine
or sable.
The prettiest of the paletots and
Monte Carlo effects now show several
capelets over the shoulders and sleeves
that are more voluminous than ever
Unfortunately these two styles must be
avoided by the woman of diminutive
figure because Of the fact that they
| make IOr width.
Indeed what the short, stout sister
hood must wear this year is not Of so
much Importance to her as what she
should not wear, for finding what is be-
coming is a comfort in itself, since II
can be worn without danger at any
time. The many-caped, wide-sleeved
coats already referred to are against
her, then there are the hanging drap-
cries from the hat which tend at once
to shorten the neck and dwarf the fig
ure. Aggravating this effect 10 the tulle
bow, front or back, which seems little
less than indispensable.
Hats for afternoon and evening made
Of fur and Irish lace are very smart
The lace Is applied or rather embedded
In the fur in very artistic manner sc
that no other trimming Is required
One is glad OF this fact, too, when 1t is
considered that these extremely sim
pie" chapeauX range from $25 to $3.50
Nothing in the list of approaching
yuletide gifts is more appropriate than
a scarf or muff of fur, or both, II the
donor wishes to be very generous
Some of the prettiest of the new squir-
rel scarfs and muffs have the skins
sewn together in a slanting line thai
leaves a distinct ridge in the center o
Hhe garment and gives a richer lustr'
to the fur. 1t is to be especially notet
that squirrel has been raised from tn,
lowly estate of a lining this season t.
the most fashionable pelt Of the year.
Other pretty scarfs are in Empir,
effects for draping the head and shout
ders. They are in white, with small
printed squares of the same color, Sc
off by a narrow band of Persian a
either side, rather a contrast to the ga!
arabesques used earlier in the season.
Ostrich feathers which, dear knows
have been costly enough all along, ar
displayed in a strikingly new guise. Thu
quilts are highly polished and studded
with imitation or real gems, as one cal
afford, obviating the necessity of con
cealing them under the regulation
rosette of lace or other material. Thu
improved, Fashion dictates that tn
plumes be draped across the crown o
the hat so that the feathered ends wav,
below the brim, while the gem-studdet
quill stands out in front, alone in it
glory.