The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1903-12-12
New York Fashions.
From our Regular Correspondent.

DecemOeT lU, loUo.
Compare lively inexpensive, yet pretty
dresses for evening, are made in net that
begins at the simple point d esprit and
goes up to meanings in patterns more or
less intricate, on the order of lace, yet by
no means to be classed as limitations. Light
quality crepe de chine is sometimes met
with at bargains and when so obtained,
forms lovely and not costly gowns. The
same can be said of light quality silks, all
the more in vogue, because light weight.
Patterns are small and inconspicuous, on
the all over order. In flowers for evening
wear, orchids are extremely fashionable
and as variations here are almost endless,
a corresponding range is afforded for choice.
Roses seem never to become amiss and
buds are lovely finish, especially for the
hair. Half garlands of small blossoms are
extremely fashionable as Il completion to
the couture, but not to the exclusion of
butterflies, pompons or other high rising
adornments.
Corsages for evening show sleeves of all
lengths, from mere strap around the arm,
to such as come to the wrist, but the
greater number are between these two eX
tremes and of late there seems to be re-
action against the ungracetul puff below
the elbow and many new sleeves show the
upper portion comparatively full. with an
elbow draping falling over close fitting
wrist portion. Evening gloves are of all
lengths to suit sleeves and are chiefly in
white, either dressed OF undressed, with I;
proportion in pale pink, blue or the paste
shades in undressed kid. Handsome shoes
for evening are embroidered, there being
something Of a run on this style of finish
and hosiery is embroidered in keeping
Christmas presents are now subject OF
great interest and many useful and mos
attractive holiday gifts have been selected
from G. c. Shayne's furs, especially in the
lines of Hudson Bay and Russian sables,
since having been purchased at great ad
vantage, they are offered at prices impos,
sible to other dealers. Russian sable:
come as nearly under the head of everlast
ing, as anything mundane can be, anc
Hudson Bay in its beautiful softness ano
wearing qualities, is perpetual delight
and comfort In the way OF small pres
ents, calendars remain popular as ever ano
something quite pretty can be had for q
cents. The cover Stimulates book, will
the portrait of some well known author.
On the inside is an extract from his works
and of course the calendar. Unless under
exceptional circumstances, an expensive
present from a lady to gentleman, or {
gentleman to lady, is in bad taste. Books
are always acceptable; gloves or handker
chiefs are unobjectionable or either alone
4 or as an accompaniment to the latter, one
or more bottles of choice perfumery, are
always welcome. Murray 4 Lanman'
Florida water is a favorite selection, it
refinement and delightful fragrance com
mending it to the most fastidious. There
was never before so varied an assortmen
of bags and purses shown as at present
doubtless because dress pockets not being
allowed, receptacle of some sort becomes
a necessity. Silken bags with metal clasps
are prominent; exquisite bead bags arr
very choice and in leather, the range ii
almost limitiess, and here red leather il
very fashionable. A new presentation il
leather has handles, and when opened
shows two large purses and portfolio OF
each side for bills or papers. This, o.
course, is rather bulky, but useful to &
business man or woman. In the other ex
IRENE, are dainty little bead purses fol
change and small leather purses have roune
handles of the same, that can be placed OF
the arm, or give security when held in the
hand. These and other novelties, how
ever, do not hinder large assortments O.
purses and bags in standard styles. Small
picture frames are in gilt, silver or gur
metal, chiefly the former. A most ap
propriate and acceptable holiday gift to i
literary lady or gentleman would be {
handsome fountain pen.
Lucy CARTER.