The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-01-28
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still more apparent. Some of he print
cd net and chiffon gowns made ED for
mloWinter dances look almost exactly
like the dainty crinolined gowns worn in
the once popular play Barbara Frietch-
ie- But voluminous as they are, these
gowns are not as overturned as they
We're a year ago.
The gowns which are put forth every
veal at this time for travellers to south
ern watering places have a style of their
own, quite distinct from the early win
ter models, and can usually be depend
ed upon to give an idea of the fashions
Of the coming season. Aside from thin,
White gowns there are any number of
heavy linens in colors. and shades of
oyster and pearl white; dotted and fig
ured muslins, nets and other light IA
brtcS. A shOW window full of these at
tracted attention this week. One gown
was in heavy rose pink linen, and was
simple enough to please any one who is
weary OF trimming, embroidery and lace.
The waist was made round and low over
a guimpe of batiste embroidery striped
with narrow Valenciennes. There was
a fiat bertha collar with three tabs in
front and two in the back. These ana
the collar were very lightly touched
with embroidery, a few lozenges lone in
heavy white padded work. The waist
was laid in tucks running up and down,
with a plain front panel. The sleeves
were full to the elbow, where they were
caught in a cuff, which matched in de-
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plated and had a hounce effect, made
by cutting the linen at intervals into
points which were stitched fiat acress
the plaits. These were embroidered to
match the waist.
Another simple gown was developed in
dotted white muslin, having a Dresden
pattern of pink flowers. The waist was
made with a finely tucked yoke of the
muslin, below which was a broad band
of white embroidery insertion. This was
of an exquisite quality, resembling the
best It was put on in
points, one point turning upwards di-
rectly in 'front.', and the others turning
towards the shoulders. The collar was
of the white embroidery. with a line of
the colored muslin at the top of the
and. The waist had a plain front panel
defined on the sides with broad tucks,
while the tiniest of tucks from there to
the armhole furnished f~ullness. There
was a very broad girdle of soft pink
silk. The skirt mad the same kind of
a panel front as the waist, and was
trimmed with four graduated tucks
above the deep hem.
A very pale blue Swiss gown for
dancing was in the same group. This
was a truly charming little frock, and
was combined with many yards of
Valenciennes insertion of one inch
width. The collar and yoke of the
gown were of the insertion, and there
was a bertha of Swiss almost covered
with lace. The insertion was arranged
in points on this bertha, and a ruffle
Oh IldlCnlIlS lace 6QSe was dQQS0. Lie
plain, round bodice and the skirt were
striped all around with bands of jnser-
ton, the lines running up and down.
Near the knees a band of insertion ex-
tended aroun the skirt, heading a
shaped flounce, also striped with lace.
A border of lace ana insertion finished
the iounce- The sleeves were elbow
puffs, striped with insertion and finish
ed with a ruffle which matched the
bertha. A gird1e of blue taffeta was
narrow inc fastened with a r~osette.
At another place was seen a pretty
white net, covered with an organdie de-
sign in green and yellow orchids. The
skirt of this gown was amazingly full,
and was made to appear more ample
because of the five full ruffles, which
trimmed the skirt to a point above the
knees. The ruffles were edged on either
side with the narroWest of Valen-
ciennes ace. The full waist was low
necked, and was trimmed around the
decollete with a lace-edged ruffle n
a wreath of green and yellow orchids
made of chiffon and satin. The sleeves
were short puffs trimmed with ruffles.
A green sash with fringed ends was
worn
The milliners are making up maline
hats and toques in numbers. Nothing
better can be chosen for dreSsy occa-
sions, visiting, the matinee or theater,
or restaurant dining. The cOlors match
the dress. as a rule. Worn with a dark
cloth gown at a picture gallery
was seen a blue maline toque made of
yards of the delicate fabric cut
up in innumerable ruchings. The only
trimming was q cluster OF pure white
camellias on one side.
1t is sometimes wondered why these
simple hats hould bring such high
prices. In the first place twenty or
twenty-five yards of maline are re-
quired to make eve a small toque,
while twice this quantity NAV go into
a large hat. The maIine is difficult to
handle, none but expert workwomen
allowed to touch it. The prices,
after all. are not exOrbitant.
Very few women ever think Of the
.abor that goes into the beautiful things
e They buy a hat, and, esti-
mating the cost of the materials, ex-
claim against the high price asked for
mere making and trimming. They
know something of the effort
hat went into the costly trihe. For
Example suppose the hat is made of
naline or tulle. The hands that made
he frame of the hat. the bare wires,
been toiling in lesser departments
yirl ever makes frames under that time.
The first year the hands earned from
so to possibly SO a week. Now that
hey are making frames they earn "a.
rhe ones that busted themselves with
he maline had worked for perhaps ten
1ears, certainly six. They are Just be-
lining to earn what could fairly be
a living wage Do not grudge +.
he price paid for their skill ana faltn-
If less money were paid, the 6
would be sure to suffer.
Chops in the casserole are very {
rood. One way of cooking them is to )
.emove all the fat and season with /
alt and pepper. In the casserole put
layer of sliced tomatoes, or, In WIN :
err, some well drained canned toma- :
oes. Season the tomatoes with salt s
copper. a little chopped onion, and :