The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-08-12

Never has the ostrich feather been.
so cleverly and aFtistically handled as
this season. It's charm and beauty are
doubly enhanced - by the graceful
sweep over the top of the hat and by
the way in which it is disposed against
the brim facing In many instances
the end of the plume is thrust through
| a slit made in the hat, and quill is
placed over it to give finish, or
rosette conceals the end.-F'rom the
Delineator for August.
Lingerie" hats are caprice of the
season, and some of them are suff1-
| GENTLY attractive to accompany dreSsy
| gowns. They are made of finest main
sock or batiste embroidery drawn over
| a wire frame. = Soft pastel-hued rib
bon and sometimes a simple little field
flower form the trimming. This pref
ty headgear may he worn by a young
matron as well as a young miss and
is a delightful accompaniment to a
sheer and simple summer dress.
| Severe effects are sought by those
who are spending the summer by the
sea or in the mountains, and both
| straw and canvas are used to make
such hats. A tricorne of ecru canvas,
having the edge finished with roll of
| pieASh fClNCI ctllu d SSfSl e OdllO VI vel
vet around the crown with a stiff quill
1 thrust through, is one of the most ap-.
proved models. This hat in Panama or
coarse straw will be worn with the
outing costume. Sailor shapes in cam
vas as we'll as straw are, also stylish;
the crown is very low and flat, while
the brim is wide and straight. A plain
band of black velvet ribbon or a heavy
silk ribbonfti is arranged around the
crown. mn, ;ar.2 b 5,e,.,-...a
There are beautiful stocks of heavy
washing materials, with medallions of,
lace let in, embroidered designs. and
fancy stitching for orpamentation;
others are relieved from plainness by
a line of narrow piping in color about
the edge. Pearl buttons. ora.studsz are
used to fasten some of the daintiesti
of these. Long scarfs of silk crepe
or linen gauze are the prevailing fash
ion, and their success lies in the man
ner in which they are tied.
The long, loose coat has proved it
self so desirable a garment that it is
included in every. wel1-appointed out
fit, being made of thin French cloth,
linen, canvas, brilliantine and satin.
Coarse linen canvas coats are worn
not only with skirts to match but af-
ford the desired protection to thin
summer dresses.
Colored hats ara more fashionable
than ever, and areSworn in all the pale
shades as well asr9he dark colors. The
fancy Straws in the large turban shapes
are, oddly enough. still in fashion, al
though they were designed for spring
and early summer wear. Among the
newest of these is pale blue rough
straw with two stiff feathers at the
lCi6 he I,,
hat, but with a dash Of black in them,
and the contrast is most effective.
Then there are small flower hats also
in toque shape OF fturban, the favorite
flower being the pink geraniunl, mas
es .of which flower cover the entire
hat, and at the side is twist of black
velvet ribbon ted in a most graceful
fashion. -
No longer is III necessary for the
elderly woman to dress unbecomingly.
Handsome materials should be chosen
plain rather than figured effects Most
women of mature age prefer black to
colors, but there are certain coIors
that are charming for them, such as
grey, gun-metal and silver. A deep
purple is also becoming and a touch of
white is essential To dress the neck
softly is important and this is a
simple matter considering the variety
of dainty ties of lace and silk that are
exhibited. Two-piece costumes, coat
and skirt, may be. worn, but the coat
preferably should be in three-uuarter
length. A waist of contrasting ma
terial is rarely in. good taste for the
woman of years.
Many of the smartest afternoon
gowns are made of wolfe. There are
voiles in checked, striped, plaided and
dotted weayes, and novelty shows
silky white hairs over the surface.
SUM- Iaits are the seasons novelty
an characterize both walking and
trailing skirts.