The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-13

the current mode, and in the prosecution of the lingerie craze there Is no class of work that can be wrought with the needle that Is deemed too elaborate for such purposes. Of course, the materials -that Is, the foundation materials-are supposed to be in keeping with the title, and linen of exquisite sheerness and fine ness, usually of the batiste and hand kerchief persuasions, Is the favored foun- dation. But upon this there is a wealth of stitchery layished, and 1t must all of 1t be wrought by hand If the gown Is to take It's place among those exquisite examples that lead the fashion proces- sion.
 The gown of the picture represents the extreme of extravaganza In this direction, and while simple enough In outline, is really beautiful enough to serve as bridal costume for even millionaire's daughter. The prlncesse outline Is very cleverly achieved In the joining of waist and skirt, the glrdle being of real laces, joined and shaped by fancy lace stitches and following a line that cannot fall to be fattering to the figure. Panels are built up of hand embroidered medallions inset in laces, and those run from waist to the lower part of the skirt, where shallow shirred ruf1es each tucked and whipped with real valenciennes, hre posed, three in front, and increasing In number toward the back. The entire design represents what can be done with those costly ma terlnls while all the time following the idea of a charming simplicity.
 The Charms of Handwork.
 The handmade frock of sheer lingerie materials-of which handkerchief linen, linen batiste and the extremely sheer cotton goods that rule this season are chief-is considered suitable for well-nigh any occasion. For general morning wear. for luncheons, for afternoon calls and garden parties, there Is hardly daylight function to which It does not wend Its charming way. The Parisian model H. lustrated is one that affords many sug- gestions to the clever needlewoman, and. in spite of Its elaborate appearance, calls for patience rather than skill for It's re- production. Blouse and skirt are fash toned separately. and joined Into the belt that encircles the waist. Most effective use Is made of strips of shirred linen' alternating with lace entre -deuI, those being arranged in pointed festoons that intersect upon both waist and skirt, the triangular spaces being filled in with lengthwise tuckings. The requisite full ness below the knee is achieved by means of a sectional founce. in which narrow strips of the linen are shirred to the lace entre-deux, and the whole finished with a rufie of lace at the extreme edge. Little festoon applques of coarse guipure simu- late a round yoke effect on the blouse, the collar of vaieencienhes supported w.-h the regulation little rods of featherbone, and the three-quarter sleeve is elaborated with the bouiionne festoon pattern.
 Fetching Little BoIero fin Crochet.
 There 10 simply no end to the fetching little conceits displayed by importers un- der the guise of separate boleros. They come in all sorts and shapes. in several materials and sizes. and each one seems evea more fascinating than the one be- fore. For early seascr wear they are perhaps more often worn with a double chiffon lining or even with taffetas. the glace silk being yelled with a layer ot chiffon or mousselins dc sole. Of course. there is DO warmth or protection from