West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1905-01-19
OUR NEW YORK LETTER.
Fur FInery and n sterous Weather
All Sorts OF l.s4lOns and Faneles.

Just as soon as the holidays were oven
the weather started in to misbehave, and IL
has been highly successful in cutting some
unique eaPers. But the army of January
shoppers do no, stop fot weather, much or
little, when they can buy so much Tor 80
little money, as 6rstof.yesr sales render
possible.
Aud RICH, here let me say that now is the
right time of year to hives, in furs. Fine
pel,ry shares in the general marking down,
and 1t is we'll to know just where to get the
best; which is exactly what am well prepar.
cd to tell you.
Surely never before has peltry appeared
TO such fascinating advantage. From the
stylish big pillow mud to the garment entire,
every creation is chic beyond description.
The novelties aud varieties seen appear to
have NO limit to their elegance aud diversity,
The man who knows the most ON this sub.
jet, is &. c. Shayne, II West Forty-seeond
street, who is manipulation as well as mer.
chant, and has LED the fur trade OF America
for the better part Of half century. In no
other emporium ia the whole world are dis.
played such examples OF wonderful handi.
craft; and no other goods are TO be depended
upon as are his. lie will not handle or
recommend one piece of fur about which
there can be either detect OF question. lie
chooses the very best the woods and waters
of many elmes can offer; and he supplies
the mighty majority Of buyers, as well as
the million.favored few. Ladies should
write for his exquisite illustrations Of up.
todate garments and accessories. They will
be sure to find exactly what they need to set
OFT their hgwe--and at acceptable figures,
The popular princesse robe has no skirt
trimming, save at the foot.
Small fancy wrist bags made of imported
leather, fancifully moltled, are Just large
enough to hold purse, little package OF
two, aud handkerchief
Almond green is popular shade,
Full skirts grow more aud more popular
as the season advances. The most fashion.
able ones show foot runle OF border aud
all sorts Of straps aud other devices Of con.
trastiug material. and sometimes of color.
charming lace blouse shown at Lord &
rNylofs, is of guipure d'lrelande, with
draped plails starting from the shoulders
and crossing in the centre. Small gold.
embroidered revers open away from plasl.
ron of plated mousseliue; and the lace
defining the cross folds is edged with very
marrow mink fur.
Light nets trimmed with ribbon an d
floral ganitures, make the preitiest ball
gowns.
A Charming evening gown is Of pink
lowered SILK, made up with white net
The net bodice is embroidered with pink
chiffon rosebuds aud green leaves.
The great popularity Of hair bows has
brought out an infnitY Of conceits in this
line. Sprays of flowers in all conceivable
hues, and fashioned Of ribbon and chiffon
and net and ostrich feathers ttips) are also
pressed into service.
All sorts Of decorative household novel
ties sell for a song, now that the Christmas
excitement Is over
Some cute scrap baskets of Mexican
leather are seen. They are both square and
round, and fooled in elaborate designs
Embroidered white linen waists have the
needlework mostly down the front of The
bodice, ia chysan,hemum, thistle, passion
blossom and numerous other floral designs.
The prevalent fashion of leaving the coat
open in front has brought into style some
captivating chemiseitcs.
Belts are very shapely being adapted 10
the figure by means Of soft bowng and
stitching. The ribbon corsels Of X. & G..
make are beautiful aud fine enough for out
side girdles, and are by many dainty ladies',
cascaded down the front with lace OF ribbon
showers, aud SO worn. EVELYN CABLE.