The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-07-07

may not have too many nor too eX- quisite things in this line. Persln, Imainsook, some of the batistes sheer linens, and wash silk all launder ad- mirably and re suitable for the purpose The corset covers lends itself to any amount of decoration. The French pat lterns are best liked those without seams, except for those on the shoul- ders, and those in which the fulness IS all close to the front.
 A pretty cover, made of Persian, aas Mechlin lace and insertion each two linches wide and oined together with | two rows of beadlong to match, around the neck and sleeves and three bands | formed in the same manner except that both sides were edged with the lace stretched lengthwise across it. Pink baby ribbons were run through the beading, and choux of it were seWed to the shoulders and here and there on l the lace bands.
 Another little Frenchy affair cut in the one-piece style is adorned with dia- | mond-shaped squares formed of Valen- ciennes lace. in the centre of each be- ing a little flower spray done in French embroidery
 Sometimes the embroidery is in the coIors. but these must always be of the more delicate tints, never aggressive. ] Another quaint concelt Is to have the flowers done in white with merely the centres in colors, the daisy with it's vel low centre being especially a fayorite' If the design is conventional one, cer- tain important portions of it are picked out in eolr.
 Dresden silks and also Pompadours in the pale shades are used, also flower ed muslins, but the fastiuious woman will nrefer all-white or black
 lAll-over embroideries are among the most satisfactory of materials for the homemade cornet cover, and are often combined with lace and insertions The corset cover. by the way, Is the only article of underwear which is more economical when made at home Numberless seeming bargains are offered in the shops, but close lnspec- lion usually gives them the He.
 Most of the summer frocks are so constructed nowadays that they require special corset cover and underskirt' one which is not too high in the neck so that it shows above the lace yoke in the dress, and in which the ruffie the or founce corresponds precisely with that of the outer skirt.
 Some of the petticoats are fairly load ed down with trimmings, ruffles, and frills of every description, pillows of lace. a hundred yards frequently find ing a place on one skirt, medallions, ribbons and embroideries of various sorts.
 Lingerie petticoats are much more popular than silk now, although some like q. silk underskirt-that is, for wear underneath the lingerie ones, which are so soft and fine now that they really require such a one to give them sutfi- cient body.
 A skirt that recently came over in a trunk laden with other beauteous things in the way of wearing apparel, had as a foundation a very fine and firm piece of mainsook. Around the bottom were rows of wee Valenclennes frills made very full, so that they had a bewitchiasly fluffy appearance; over these fell a deep flounce, cut In rounded secallops, edged with lace insertion and beading, with cream satin ribbon run through, and twisted into small choux at the point of every scallop. More in sertion with lace on either side, and more beading with ribbon run through and tied in other choux at the in- secretion of the scallops, formed the heading for the fiounce. Below the heading there were two rows of in- sertion put on in serpentlne fashion, and all of the lace was hemstitched to the cloth.
 Hand embroidery never had a great CT popularity than now, although much of it is done by professionals, other peo- pie preferrlng to put in their time otherwise.
 Shadow embroidery Is one of the prettiest and most sensible forms of fancy work that we have ever had. It is no great tax on the eyes, is inex- pensive, and very effective
 Next to the one-plece costume which is most popular, there is the blouse, which harmonizes or matches the color of the skirt
 In the fall plaid skirts, and par ticularly shadow plaids, will be &C., companied by waists of the predomi- hating shade in the plaid
 Embroidery will be greatly in vogue during the fall and winter, and those who are inclined to keep their fingers busy while whirling away the summer hours on the hotel veranda, lad better be embroidering wild roses or peoples or something or other on silk or satin.
 Buttons are about as elaborate as they can be, whether of metal pearl or bone, and there are some charming novelties in Uncovered ones. Some of them are completely covered, others have, perhaps, single figure or flower in the centre, and stil others show a Dresden effect, the tiny flowers giving @ very dainty appearance.-New York Evening Post,