The San Francisco call., 1904-07-03

chiefs that come for this purpose alone,
1t takes just four and bit of skillful
maneuvering
The back is perfectly straight and
Is one full handkerchief. The fronts
are made of another. split down the
center so that the borders meet direct
~ IN front by way Cf a trimming Then
each sleeve requires one, for skimpy,
uSht-loOkiHg effects are more than an
abomination. The sleeves are put in
with gored effect on the shoulders
ana remind one not little of the rag
Ian sleeves that were the smartest of
the smart not long since.
When the piece is taken off the top
of the sleeves and the neck is cut down
kinono-like in front, there are four
small pieces that seem to be doing
their best to make a collar of them
selves, and, really, it would be too bad
TO disappOint them; besides il would be
case Of sheer waste in the bar
gain.
The collar is put on as one fancies.
The square part in the front, with the
peaks in the back, falling between the
shoulders or exactly reversed, for il is
about the only difference that is per-
mitted one, barring color and pattern
Of course.
The manufacturer has been exceed
ingly willy about the colors, by the
way, for search as one may, it is i'm
possible to find the same silks in a
shop that are so easily found made up,
but as there are scores that are manu-
factured for the express convenience of
the faddy girl, she has an endless sup
ply from which to pick and choose.
There are some lassies who like a
touch of pink or blue on their lingerie
and So they have taken to the 'kerchief,
too, for ii serves their purpose very
nicely. The gentlemans size is much
more useful, and, besides, they seem to
come in prettier colorS, for they can be
had with border of almost any dain-
~ shade. The plain, straight border,
with its hemstitched edge, may be
used, trimmed with lace or not, just as
one pleases. or the corners may be put
together with insertion and made into
a very swagger V-shaped fancy trim
ming. Especially fit are these when
made into complete sets, and the girl
who has hobby Of a certain color may
ride 1t to a finish.
The softest, most becoming busting
caps and the most bewitching choco-
late or coffee aprons are fashioned
from these linen 'kerchiefs as well.
When miladi wishes to putter about a
little and pretend that she really takes
an unusual interest in her home she
places one of these little creations on
her head at an angle of forty-five de-
grees, arms herself with q dustcloth
and sallies forth hoping and praying
that her best friends may chance in to
see her.
For such an exceedingly simple bit
of femininity it is wonderfully fetch
ing. Enough of the border is left out
to form a fair-sized ruffie, with two
coquettish donkey ears nodding and
looking exceedingly wise as she bends
over the fragile cups and plays with
the bric-a-b brac. The finishing touch is
a great bow of soft satin ribbon, and
10 and behold, her headgear is exquis-
itely finished.
The apron does not consist merely Of
a bit Of elastic. though Of truth 1t is
not much more difficult to fashion. The
handkerchief is turned V-shaped and
q piece cut off the top so that it will
gather neatly into a band. And this
little piece by the way, serves as the
pocket a little later on. Embroidery
makes a pretty finish, but plain lawn
gathered into soft ruffle really is
more fit, for 1t does not conflict in any
way with the design of the handker-
Chief in fact its very plainness adds
rather than detracts. The same mate
rial should be used for the long strings,
for while ribbon bows are more fetch
ing, they are a decided nuisance when
il comes to Tubing, for they must be
taken off. pressed and sewed neatly in
place again before the apron can be
donned, and the fly-away girl who has
q long list of teas receptions and