The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-14

 intervals by stem stitches in stout but tonhole twist, to fall In cascade of white foamy-tipped tails at the ends. The
 smart little huff is round, granny shape in the dun-colored marabout, with a group of the foamy tips used at one side, where they fall with graceful eff feet.
 The chapeau that is depicted herewith Is one of the most graceful and at the same time most practical models of the season. While not attaining to the ex- treme that marks so many of the later
 modes, it is still sufficiently novel to at- tract an admiring attention. The crown Is round bowl shape that sets com fortably to the size of the head, and Is
 covered In a soft, shade of mole-brown
 velvet, shade that Is almost indescrib
 able in It's blendings of smoke-gray, yell
 low and brown. The French well term
 this tint fume de toit, or turf smoke, 1t being just that yellowish smoky tint
 that one sees when turf Is burnt. The crown and the brim, the latter to with
 in a few Inches of It's edge, are covered
 with the velvet. The brim is shallow on
 one side and front, while the other side
 rises abruptly, where fluffy ostrich plumes are draped, with an outstanding aigrette to give note of character and emphasis.
 The crown Is encircled with a wreath of
 velvet roses of tone slightly darker
 than the velvet covering of the chapeau. White Fox Is Highly Modish.
 One almost involuntarily associates vel
 vets with furs of the most costly order, and there Is an air of luxurious elegance to this combination whenever and however presented. Worn over q calling costume in dead black velveteen, relieved with some exquisite Irish crochet on the cor sage which stands out in bold relief, q little touch of real chantilly in black add ing a piquant note of emphasis, stole and muff of white fox take on an added air of extravagant luxury. The stole de- mands the entire skin, and Is used In the round state so that both sides are alike
 There is a double brush, one appearing at each end of the scarf, and paws ac-
 company on either side. The muf Is a round shape that Is trifie wider at the bottom than at the top, this little flare out at the end being highly approved in the later manifestations of fashion. full and fluffy brush Is tackled on to either side and falls just below the wrist when the hand is inserted.
 The Attractions of ChinchiIla.
 Becoming almost as costly as Russian
 sables, chinchilla Is even more modish
 than ever, despite the fact that 1t has
 been prominent for well nigh n decade. The delicate little skins will not bear harsh wear or handling, and the color soon fades under the stress of usage. In spite of those drawbacks, or maybe be- cause of them, chlnchilla is to be worn by maid and matron alike, and 1t will take a well-flled purse to meet the re- quirement of the mode in this costly fur. A charming set Is that illustrated, in which chapeau, scarf and muff are all en suite The hat is moderate in size, with a drum-shaped crown, and brim that rises becomingly at one side. froth of white malinette is posed on the inevitable bandeau under the brim and the foamy white feather ends in touch of pale blue at the tip. The scarf has shaped neckpiece that sets fiatly on the shoulders,
 ending in seeming loops that are deco
 rated with cord passementeries. To this
 two pendant straight pieces are attached that hang below the waist line. The nun
 Is one of the latest shapes, with smart
 down curve in the center top, and clever manchon or cuff effect at the
 sides. This shape was especially in- vented to meet the requirements of the
 short sleeves and long gloves fad, and
 sets well up on the arms, making up for the lack of warmth that absence of . sleeve presents.