Waterbury Democrat., 1903-02-14

@ AXIS, Jan. 31.-We are having the incest times these January aft
 ernoons shopping in the Rue de
 la Paix, or, to be exact, we are
 not out on a dignified expedition to select gowns and things, but to revel in bargains, which at this season of the year are so abundantly tantalizing in number and kind. The bargain search CTS quest here in Paris is made a pos itive pleasure and not a football rush and tumble like it is in America. At the principal shops madame is shown things; she does not have to struggle with horde of women for the end of an apparently endless coil of some thing, only to find it is probably the most no account old trash which she would not have as a gift. On the other hand, the native politeness of the Pari- sienne, even though it has been lik ened unto a veneer, wears well in the strenuous affairs of bargain sales. Then in Paris we do not rush off al- most before daybreak to the, shops, but wait until after dejeuner and comfort ably sally forth well grooned and in a sufficiently seraphic frame of mind to cope with the woman who selects right under our eye the very article we have OCb O04 opOA puy 1AOCCl frocks and hats are not to be sneezed at Very often a good French model at celebrated house is six months in ad- vance of the styles seen on the average woman, and it is well to invest in costume of this kind even if it has to be sent to the cleaners to be freshened up, and it will do duty beautifully for a gown to begin on next season. We all know what a comfortable feeling it is to have nice frock ready for the first cold days. In hats, too. you may pick up the stunningest affairs at half their real price.
 After all there are folderols in dress that women in every country may pick up for a song during the next rew weeks, but it is we'll to avoid the pass ing fads of fashion and the mania for buying fascinating trifles one can do without. Lace and embroideries, col lars and berthas of real and very good imitation lace, net fichus, lace sleeves and belts to suit all figures and rem nants of chiffon and silk are to be had galore. All these accessories to com plete the successful toilet of the wo- man of fashion are beloved of her chiefly because they are in most in- stances extras, and not necessities things which in the usual course of events her conscience tells her she should do without. but when reduced in price may be indulged in without prick ings of conscience.
 Sashes of all kinds are to be very much in evidence during the summer, the wide, chine lowered ones especial ly. Painted chiffon sashes are certain lyi dainty and attractive and the artis- tic woman can have variety of these pretty adornments. The most sober dress prevails in Paris just now. Even the hats are quiet and mainly of the turban build. There is a flower turban worn by Mile. CarIix at the Athenee which I imagine will be the favorite spring hat. It is of the quite round de- scription, the crown all mauve violets and the brin1 all white violets, which fringe a wee bit on the hair at the back. The only other note on the hat is perfectly flat wheel rosette of pur- pie velvet from two to three inches in diameter. This hat, like most chic Pa risian confections, is mere nothing. but have made 4p my mind that a nothing of this ilk shall soon adorn my