West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1905-08-31
OUR NEW YORK LETTER
1T Is To'-Brace Up-What Men Ad-
mlre In WOmens Attire
The styles

The average individual finds it pretty
much all he or she can do to accomplish
modest average of work IN the course of
day, these nerve.wearng and weather
enervating times. II is difficult to summon
sufficient vitality for ordinary tasks; and ex.
'raordinary achievements are as bygone
dream.
THE only way can keep going" said
robust young man TO me. the other day, els
to put plenty of Ditman's sea salt in my
bath water every night, and let the salty
water dry ON me. That tones up my skin
and muscles. Another thing do, is to take
charcoal tablet every day or so. That
keeps my system sweet and my digestion in
subsection. Then, I sleep all can, and
don't waste my forces trying to assimilate
indigeslible foods. No condiments or trash
for mine. And, spend every possible
minute in the open air."
simple regimen, forsooth. Anyone
who can walk, can follow il. Get your sea
salt and charcoal tablets from A. J. Dtman,
OF Barclay street New York, and Won can
do the rest yourself.
AS to what men most admire in the line of
women's attire, my own observation and
experience have taught me that gentlemen of
quiet tastes like to see lady gowned in line.
soft blaek-made as prettily as possible
Men OF all tastes like white, and they also
incline to delicate blue. Never a man lived.
l verify believe, who did not consider dainty
spugged and Powered organizes, lawns and
silks the very acme Of femininity; and though
some austere fellows like prim little hats and
angular lines as to the cut of women's gar
men's, yet these who are intensely and
whoesomely masculine love ladies' furbe.
lows best-waving plumes. delicate laees,
soft silks and woods, and all the fluffy
efeets-provided they do not descend TO
sloPpiness. There, now, girls-go ahead
and array yourselves accordingly, and you
will be sure to please.
INN gowns, especially organdies, will be
worn over silk slips until late in the Autumn.
Hand embroideries will continue in fashion.
Some exquisite French blouses show padded
oak leaves done with white floss. On the
outside of these leaves are clusters of ,inv
eyeiets overcast with floss. The sleeves of
these waists are rather smaller, and snug
from elbow to wrist.
Delightfully."- simple and reserved looking
white linen gown of the best quality,
showing no needlework except a collar of
rich embroidery aud fine Val lace.
Hats entirely of one color will be fashion.
able, this Fall.
DIX rain coats come in paler colors than
formerly, and have rather large sleeves
Some dark red cravenette coats are seen.
others are of black, or gray mixtures.
Popular colors for Autumn will be green
and prune.
The smartest Autumn brides will carry
bouquets of long-stemmed white chrysanthe-
NUNS and asparagus, tied with white chiffon
loops.
Exquisite waists shown by Lord and Tay.
Tor, are of peau de Chine, having sleeves
pulled to the elbow and ending in long
close cuffs to the wrist. Beautiful, hand
painted flowers adorn the front of the waist.
the cuffs and collar. Closure is in back.
These waists may be washed without impair.
ing their beauty.
Piain-eolor materials are considered smart.
est for neglges, though small flowers, spries
and figures are used in some instances.
Ribbon embroidery will be much in
evidence.
Cloth and wool materials are rather
lighter in weight than formerly.
EVELYN CABLE.