The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-10-25
Fashion Hints and
Household Affairs

For advance echoes from tho world OF
fashion and for timely household sug'
xeetions, this number OF the Wonans
Page Is indebted to the November Har-
per's Bazaar. The hints inform one that:
Lace gowns are thought exceedingly
smart for reception wear. and can DO
either oil black or all white, while there
arc some most attractive models IN the
black lace over white or colored lining
Black and white effects. however are not
thought so smart as they were. Black,
white or coored crepe do chine, crepe DC
Paris and tho various wcaves OF crepe
ARE much In demand for reception gowns,
but arc made up with go much lace that
there does not seem to BIO any reason
for calling them crepe de chino gowns.
'.rhe odd, Powered taffeta silks IN the
light and most peculiar of shadinss are
also in style, with plea ted or nounced
ak,rts one model Of pale nauve aud
pink changeable taffeta, with hounced
skirt, has each founce edged with the
dainttest lowered ribbon. not over an
irch and half wide. Soft fichus OF chif-
fon, edged with lace rutiles and elbow
sleeves, finished also with lace. soften aud
make more becoming inc idthci A"'A
lines that the taffeta sometimes possess
es in thees cold shades of colorins.
..An all white gown Is the smartest for
reception wear, and can be In lightweight
cloth, embroidered silk, crepe de chine.
chiffon or bhtiste. 1t may be on severely
plain lines or elaborate in effect. Win
bands OF lace, embroidery or fancy trim
ming. Only ono point Is to be strictly
insisted OMIT must be becoming.
NJ uintar
rious problem this year and 1t Is well
to remember that not only must the color
he In accord with the costume. but the
shape also. Following out the law OF
exagReration that has been fashionable
for 80 long time, II the style OF INC
gown Is one that makes the wcarer LOOK
short and broad, the hat is broad and
fiat. if the lines are long and slender,
the hat gives height and slenderness.
But here also 1t is foolish to choose
an unbecoming hat simply because ~ IS
n fashionable shape and color.
Embroidery plays a large part IN
trimmings. Braiding and passementerie
arc very much favored. and fancy waist
coats with exquisite embroidery and
hraid,ng are decidedly feature of many
81 the newest gowns. Collars and revcrs
ana deem cuffs that TT closely at the
wrfst but gradually widen towards the
elbow, where is the fulncss OF the
sleeves, afford capital opportunity Tor
braiding.
In regard to the marking Of table linen.
style requires that:
Ira ble-cloths. certainly all fine ones,
should be carefully lcttered In embroid-
cry The size OF the letters Tor cloths
should be from two to three inches. Ihey
may be monograms or interlaced letters
The napkins should be marked with let,
ters of the same general design-that 49,
II Old English is used on the cioth, tney-
should be repeated In smaller size on the
nap,,ins. The size OF the letters should
be from one to one and quarter inches
for ma pkins.".s. .g
Concerning rugs. the dlctun est makes
II apparent that:
The lovely Bokharns and Samaicahus'
which come from Russian province IN
central Asia are sui gcneris. being
classed by themselves under the name OF
Trrcoman rugs Few of the last named
ara found In America, the antique specl-
mems being most rare. the modern pro-
duction small. They have yelvety,
soft. short nap. are very plant ana arc
often Of jewel-like brilliancy or Color
ing. Pale, warm tans. emerald green,
orange. sapphire blue, and Bokhara REDS
are usually comprised In these rugs. one
ond OF which Is always fringed with q
cut fringe, the other with sparse t"lstea
looms, The center is distinguished by
three circles, one below the other. IN va
rying oolors, each being filled with ro-
settle or gcometrical forms. the whole
surrounded by several border lines. The
Bokhara is notable for it's uniformity
OF pattern. and Its predominhtins red or
maroon ground. When green and blue
figures mingle upon 1t. the effect is not
pleasing. save to the accustomed eye.
When patterned principally in dull blues
and lighter reds, 1t is not to be surpassed
for library or hall use"