Gloucester County Democrat., 1904-08-18
MONTE CARLO COAT.

and slimsy silks and other stuffs so
that even a woman in very moderate
circumstances could get a new dress
oftener than she could when the ma
terials were better. Then she did not
need to get them so often, for when she
bought a good Cheney silk it could be
transformed at least twice and still
remain new. The silks for the fall
season are exceedingly handsome and
rich, and the American silks particu-
larly are close, firm and fine, the plain
ones being apparently devised SO as
to possess the closeness of taffeta, the
richness of Aios grain and the fruity
bloom of pe.lu de cygne, which all
women know is not only beautiful but
valuable for all purposes. The firm
texture of our American silks makes
them much more valuable than those
from abroad.
The black silks, from taffeta to peau
de cygne, are now being made into tailor
suits, where there is much white stitch
ing on straps, bands and all kinds of
arrangements Flounces have rows on
rows of very fine white stitching.
notice in the different places where
thousands of dresses are making that
ribbon is going to be one of the IA
vorite trimmings on handsome gar
ments It is particularly well adapted
to the founced dresses, where they are
edged by one or more rows of narrow
or wide ribbon. Sashes are also sin
again for all kinds of home and even
ing gowns, and they make a rich show
ing with any costume. One fancy is
to have several very narrow ruffies at
the foot of the skirt. sometimes in diff
ferent shades and as often in black or
the actual color of the dress
saw s. new fall walking suit recent
ly and it was pretty and stylish enough
to have special mention. The material
was very close and fine gray craven
cite, the admixture Of threads giving
the color The warp was white and
the woof black, which was not dyed
at all, as only natural black Sleeps
wool was used This gave close pep
per and salt effect and a rich luster.
1t was also rain proof. being thus an
ideal outdoor suit. The skirt was cut
breadth, and the rest of the skirt had
fat plaits, each turned forward and
stitched down to the knees. From
there it was loose, forming an agree
able fullness. The waist had three
plaits which lay forward on the shoul-
ders, throwing the fullness into a
blouse effect. There was belt all
around. but in the front, where the
blouse opened, there was a white vest,
the point of which came down over
the belt. A lace chemisette and stock
collar finished the neck.
saw some new cheviot waists MAX
ing in one big house, and they were
very handsome and stylish. They
were checked, plaid and striped, and
all were cut on the bias, and had or
naments in the shape of handsome
white pearl buttons, with loops and
frogs of white corset cord. Collars to
match We're made separate. These or
the high white lined rundown can be
adopted whichever is the most becom-
ing. Ihey all nave the regulauon
sleeve with buttoned cuffs.
Pongee also will survive the advent
of cold weather, when warmth will be
afforded by underwear Pongee is so
very useful, can be washed in ten min
utes, and does not have to be starched,
only just shaken out
| present in the illustration a black
silk gown, trimmed with narrow rib
bon and chenille, and Monte Carlo
coat of cream broadcloth, trimmed with
application of renaissance lace and
hand embroidery These coats are much
liked and will be seen in great num-
bers. Each will have something lit
tie different from the Others to make It
individual.
HENRIETTE ROUSSEAU.