West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1905-06-15
OUR NEW YORK LETTER.
Marriage and Massacre Superane
Styles and Fashion Notes
DoEn-tO- Date.

~"N "S .SlSn VI NnIlSNCnuOm are
focused upon the royal couple who
may some day be king and queen oI
Germany. Eligible princes are a,
premium in Europe; and the girl
who has captured the Kaiser's son
is presumably, an enviable young
parsonage in the eyes of the many
unappropria,ed daughters OF notable
royal houses.
While the excellent woman whose
immediate personal empire is bound.
ed by ''my Kaiser, my kinder, my
kirche and my kuche" takes unto
her motherly heart new daughter,
let us hope peace for Russia is
a-brew. Our own President has
made the first move. Togo's visit
to poor Rojesvensky has been
chronicled far and wide. The brave
Japanese has won his spurs, his
his epaulettes, his chevrons, his
right to tread the path Of glory.
And the courageous Russian, who
fought his forlorn way through
flame and perlls uuspeakable--a foe
none the less hero though van
qulshed-why hats off to him
Fashion is just spreading herself.
Every day sees something, or l
should say, many, many something's
added to displays on every side.
The little kimono alone is a thing
of such inexhaustable variety that
one hardly knows what color or
fabric to choose. 1t is more elab
orately m9de than formerly, and
appears in every diaphanous
and semi-transparent guise under
the sun but is also wrought in fine
French flannel and albatross for
cool days.
Ladies who live within access Of
the ocean; or, distant ones who
hope to reach it this Summer, will
be glad to know that the most salts
factory bathing suits are made of
black peau de sole or fine brillian-
tine, with short skirt and sailor
blouse. With them are worn bright
Windsor ties.
The new circular skirt which fits
so snugly over the hips, then widens
greatly toward the ground, is the
preferred model for tailor-made
dresses. One graceful specimen
which closely follows the lines of
the old bell skirt. is first choice.
All silk and stuff dresses require the
solid foundation OF a good lining to
fit and hang properly. Careful
modistes use the Gilbert Innings in
preference to silk; as they wear like
iron, have lustrious, satiny surface,
and come in exquisite designs and
colorings.
Immense loops and bows of chif-
fon tie the graduates boquet. The
most effective combinat alton consists
OF long stemmed yellow roses tied
with snowy chiffon. The same is
used for American Beauties. Deep
pink roses may he tied with pale
pink chiffon, combined with white
IL desired.
The lingerie hat appears in chit
fon and batiste as we'll as in strictly
tub materials. 1t is rendered very
elaborate by trimmings OF flowers
aud feathers.
Bridesmaids at very swell weddings
carry big straw hats filed with flow.
ers. They have narrow crown and
big brim, which IS turned up and
sewn to the crown TO form the bas.
ket, and are ofloose straw.
Parasols shown by Lord & Tay-
lor are dome shaped, and provided
with folding handles. Some are
covered with Irish crochet or other
style Of old lace. Others, Of plain
silk, have checked or chime border.
Newport ties Of white duck show
dainty embroidery on the toes.
White and spotted linen are
smartly combined in some suits.
Marabout and ostrich feathers
compose round feather boas.
Up-to date babies are chrstened
in pale pink or blue robes, in emul-
alton Of French and Spanish Gus
toms. EVELYN CAptF.