Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-26

just so long it will be worn by certain dam
sells.
Coarse mesh wool lace is used for the
crown of a stylish mink toque. These
heavier 1aces seem more fitted for fur com
binaton than the more filny weaves and
are much in demand. The rolling brim is
bent in some thing of the three-corner eff
feet, and is ornamented on either side of
the front by two small real animal heads.
The lace of the crown extends slightly over
this brim thus giving the needed color con-
trast. The only other trimming Is a clus-
ter of small fur tails at the back.
Very Little Trimming.
1t is noticeable that the fur hats are SIM
ply trimmed. A cluster of flowers, 4 single
plume, or a bit of lace applique are the APP
proved ornaments. Perhaps it is a reaction
from the over trimming of the spring and
summer Perhaps the richness of the fur
does away with the desire for further dis
play. In either case. the result is artistic.
A recent window display was placarded
Under the Reign of King Ermne." The
application was not inapt, for the window
showed a bewildering array of articles for
wear fashioned out of ermine and of ermine
alone. The passion for white has had the
most to do with ermine's popularity. Other
white furs are often substituted for the err
mine, with almost equally good effect. The
best of these are trimmed with bits of black
for for the purpose of Stimulating the more
expensive fur.
Fur Is as often used for a hat trimming
as for the entire foundation. AS the season
advances the former use Increases. Milady
still clings to her diaphanous hats of lace,
and to those of velvet which exactly match
her costume. She is not averse, however. to
a lavish use of fur a trimming. and thus
she combines her own preferences with the
dictates of fashion.
In Mushroom Shape.
A hat of white lace, which is recent
Paris importation, is in the mushroom
shape This is the regning Paris favorite,
and is so becoming that 1t is sure to find
favor in America. The graceful lace cur
tains which irape the brims of so many of
the evening hats are especially fitted to
this model On the hat in question the lace
curtain fell from under band OF erTnlne
which edged the brim. Small ermine medal
lions alternatcd with soft pink crush roses
on the brirn, while wide pink tulle strings
started under the briu i'll the back and
tied under the chin in a big chou.
Some of the fur beavers simulate fur per-
fectly A pretty little toque OF white fur
felt is trimmed with medalIions of lace and
with fur appiiqueS. A double medallion or
lace trims the front of the rolling brin.
Behind this on both sides start soft fur
appliuues which resemble tails The long
est of these droop over the hair in the back
The crown of the toque is absolutely bare
of ornament.
short haired velvety white fur is fash
toned into a scoop-shaped hat The brim
flares away from the face in front, but
turns up sharply against the crown in the
back, giving chic effect. 1t is edged with
a band of sable fur, which graduates in
width from the back to the front. The joint
in the back is hidden by tiny animal head
The under crust is thickly incrusted with
white Irish crochet lace. 1t is a question
whether the fur alone would not have been
equally becoming. But it is the fad of the