West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1904-09-29
OUR NEW YORK LETTER.
Early Fall Fashions and Shivers-What
the Ladies art Wearing-where the
Pretiiest Things May be Found.

We seem to have had no summer TO sneak
Of and now find our hopes for warm
September decidedly on the wane. We
mad some matchless days when we fondly
imagined the warm season would have a
sood-siIed postscript. but a frosty touch In
the air has put an end to our dreaming
| The campaign is in full blast. Exciting
times are with us; more thrilling ones are
ahead. No one can predict as a sure
thing just how matters will go: but we
can all voice the cry for our country: MAY
the best man win"
Sir Thomas Upton is going to try for the
cup again. Let Us hope he will build a
yacht sale and sane" enough to carry
away Roosevelt's big stick" even thong
he iaiis to get the cup. There Is so much
'aih about that same big stick that Il Is
time to put IL out OF commission.
These drstchilly days have pushed all
warm-weather 6nery aside. and brought
TALL fashions aud fabrics to the foreground
Now, have gone the rounds OF the stores.
aud can say positively. that the prettiest
things in New York are at Lord & Taylor's
Not because Of my longtime love for this
good old house and its fine. fair methods
OF doing business do say this. but because
IL Is true. II my readers ont OF town want
to know what's what m the line OF fall and
winter fabrics. let them send for samples
All such requests are Immediately attend.
ed to.
Plain materials are trimmed with frills OF
fancy materials OF the same color.
TaHeta Is employed for trimming TO an
almost incalculable extent. II shows up
effectively against dull wooden back.
grounds.
Many shades OF the same color are com.
bined in millinery, from three to FIVE being
cutie usual.
Chiffon wells are stylish for outing and
ordinary purposes. For dress fine black
nets have FIRST call, though many ladies
buy wells to match their costumes.
The very smartest gowns shown by the
hrm above alluded TO, are "bloysed" 10 the
greatest possible extent. They are daintIly
adapted TO the figure In folds and drops
galore; forming a most charming ensemble.
some fetching color conceits appear In
feathers. One worthy OF mention shades
from dark brown TO orange. finishing In
deep cream tone.
Elbow sleeves are stIll in vogue. Their
ht Is loose, and their RULES are long
enough to droop gracefully.
Dainty little stocks OF butchers linen are
adorned with pearl buttons. rings or
buckles.
Several imported gowns seen are OF
chiffon mounted over several undertakings
OF chiffon In different colors which. when
well chosen TO the point of absolute
harmony, present a picture Of bewildering
beauty.
Brocaded satins are used In picturesque
forms. They are rather TOO exclusive as to
price Tor very general adoption.
Emeralds lead the line Of popular Jewels:
pearls and rubies following them closely.
return to wasp.like bodices is predict.
ed. and to be deplored II the prediction be
true. But while women have sensible.
symmetrical corsets such as the X. & G..
they need not fear that they will present
the tight-waisted uncomfortable effect
noted on fashion plates OF former years.
The half-long coat will vic with the Little
kton jacket for utility wear. this fall.
EVELYN CABLE.