The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-03-22
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The separate wnistcoat which seems to
be permanently established In the ward
robe OF the well-dresscd man. viii be
worn more than ever during the spring
and coming summer. The materials from
4 which 1t Will be made are OF striklngly
wide variety. Especially will the merce-t
rized cottons cgurc in the cvolution OF
4 the walstcnots which Will button around
|. the manly form during the coming
/ months and the array Of these smart
j evening fabrics set forth by the thor
4 oughly fashionable mems shops through
out the country includes a great range
| of colors and designs. Stripes are to the
fore and plads nre retiring. but when
one says Stripes the word coverE
multitude of patterns. In general, the
fashionable tendency Is Is toward slen-
der stripes and close together. In the
fancy white waist-coatings. the posi-
bilities for choice Is multiplied many
times since a few seasons back when
| plque and duck were the universally ac-
ccpted materials. White mercerized hop
sacking is one OF tho well-lkcd waist
| coatings this year and there are some
good-looking crashes White with black
stripes OF various kinds makes waist
s
| the vcstings that ring tho changes on
white-hnd-blue and blue grounds with
stripes or figures are promised n vogue.
Then there are cotton WalstcoatingS In
solid colors, gray and tans OF varying
shades. from which much Is expected.
acknowledgements waist-coats for
for formal drcss-wcar are OF marselles,
piquo and fancy lowered patterns.
Small flowers and leaf motifs with sinu-
GUS lines and graceful scroll work inter-
mingled beautlfy tho mercerlzcd fabrics
for these waistcoats. for scenes OF festv-
ity until they look like elk. SILK It
self Is used for waistcoats OF specially
able things for this purpose being tha
handsome fancy silks handmade by the
wenvers of Spitalfclds. London, where
silks have been produced which have long
been the admiration Of the world.
A folding opera glass very convenient
for mon to carry. shuts up into very
much the form OF n cigarette case so
that 1t can be slipped into the waist
coat pocket. When closed for tho pocket
1t Is perfectly fiat and only half an
inch thick. no part being exposed, thus
doing away with carrying case It IS
covered with black morocco, tho mount.
ings being oxdlzed, To open 1t the clasp
must be pressed, and then little fiat
key at the side turned. at which tho
glass inside turns on a little metal rod
and adjusts Itself for use
The very latest thing In the way OF Q
cravat pin Is an automobile, which Is
a wonderfully skllful reproduction. In
immature. Of tho horseless vehicle. This
car is of platinum studded with diamonds
the wheels have gold spokes,an diamond
wrinkles in tho hub and the tire Is set
round with a circle Of the sclntillatlns
stones. It Is all very realistic, even to
the little lamps suggested by tiny rubes.
In the way OF hand apparel for ths
street. fashion lays stress on tho cape
glove OF varying shades of tan known az
golden oak. Manila. Havana russell and 6
rouge. "Indian tan s very fashions
dressed men will wear gray suede in
shades varying from glln-metal to light.
er tones. but not too delicate. The cape
gloves are finished with outsenms or raw
edges, spear points. stitching In red,
white or sef-color and one-button. Mens
as rule, never lose sight of common
sense In dressing and ono reason why
cause 1t Is considered " the thing" ia I'll
wear gloves amply loose and they can
be slipped on easily. expeditiously and II
comfortably.
Something very swagger are tho hands
sewed tan cane gloves. These are made
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art of their production is handed down
from generation to generation Just as
tho weaving OF silks by hand Is trans
ferred from parents to children In the
Spitalfelds district In London,
For the man who prefers street glove
not so heavy as the cape skin Is the
lightweight pique glove which come In q
similarly wide range Of tan tones These
have the Paris points and one button.
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: A novelty In the way OF canes Is called
the swagger." 1t Is a slender straight
stick something like twenty-five inches
long and finished with silver cap and fer
rule. "phe swagger'' will DO taken uH
~ the young man who follows after the t
Attest fad For the general run of men
who prefer to accept the customary IA
,hion In the way of walking sticks are
some very good-looklng affairs Of highly
polished acla and pinento, Partridge cons
tI,ues popular and With the summer the
stick OF Ensi3h ash Will again be cur-
led. 1t goes well with the homespun
,ult The S:.ger ornamentation on the
lew cane = in very good taste. Simple
APPS, knacS bands and rings are deemed
correct, Snowy, heavy mountings are
lot fashionable. Inaid bands or orna-
nentation Of SILVER are a. .fayorlte deco-
alton \, particularly fer the particles
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