Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1905-10-03
NUMBER 40.

broadcloth. either finished with rows
Of very narrow braid or with applied
embroidered motifs or band effects.
Applied collars and smart little waist.
coat effects are produced by the intro
duction Of white broadcloth, narrow
soutache braid stitched on crosswise
softening the white and adding to its
serviceability. On many imported suits
both panne velvet and white broadcloth
are beautifully combined, and tiny
vests and straps are fastened with
m0dish bullet buttons in gun metal and
exquisite Dresden snd clOlsunne de-
signs. On the bodice Of gown Of
rich wine shade were glass buttons
exactly matching in color, which spar
kled with unusual brilliancy, and on q
blue cloth suit with white broadcloth
vest were gun metal buttons with sill.
yer centers. Some Of the handsomer
buttons are brought out with adjust.
able fastenings, making it possible to
use them for more than one purpose.
Dainty little chemisettes, with deep
cuffs to match. give delightful femi-
nine touch to both street and house
gowns. In order to wear these last
seasons frock may be easily cut In
short V or a round neck effect The
prettlest chemisettes are fastened In
the back. the collar being attached by
narrow beading or cut In one piece.
10 fns a
at the throat these lingerie effects add
a certain freshness to the appearance
an essential feature Of well groom
ed woman. ChcmiSettes and cuffs,
handmade or Of less expensive work
manship. embroidered and tucked. are
brought ont just ready to slip into the
gown. changing its entire appearance
In Il moments time.
Hats extremely tilted are the vogue
this season, and upon the cachepegne.
or high bandcau. most Of the trimming
Is piled. The trimming for these BAN
deauX. however. Is noticeably light and
airy. frequ tly Of tulle put on in bill
lowy clouds and caught lown with
bow of velvet ribbon loops on one side.
Generally the outside Of such hats are
comparatively simple, elaboration be-
ing confined to the bandeau trimming.
One sees IN occasional hat almost
covered with n superb bird with out
stretched wings. the tail dropping over
the hair. or chic little round velvet
shape with wreath Of velvet clematis
or orchids around the crown. Very
large wings are used on the more prac-
teal hats. and particularly stylish they
are with their pointed ends. Ostrich
feathers, of course, are worn in profu-
sion.
Tulle ruches are seen on very dressy
white hats to be worn with the all
white theater frock and evening coat.
and sometimes "A fluffy tulle boa and
charming little muff to match are
brought out to be worn with such hats.
Long soft Grape scGrfs. flower strewn
buttercups are more than ever WORT
over the hair and around the throat un.
der the evening wrap Some Of these
have fascinating borders in correspond
ing solid tints. Lace msntillas In black
also have an undeniable charm when
worn over the hair. Quaint little silk
shawls embroidered and fringed are
pretty evening accessory. and many
young woman will find one ut the bot.
tom Of grandmother trunk I'm the gar
ret. silk manufacturers. however. had
a happy inspiration when they evolved
q way to reproduce them this season In
many soft shades and weaves.