The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1907-03-09

and attractive. have described it be
cause it represents fairly correctly
the style of afternoon frock we shall
find ourselves wearing this coming
summer. All the leading points of the
1882 dress will be the fashionable
points Of the scasOn-inCluding the
generously hounced pcttiCoats and tn,
round skirt, which suggests, III sub
tie way. the presence OF a small erin
olnc,
| have been interviewing n number
of the new millinery models, and have
been struck by the amount of watered
and lowered ribbons used on theit
decoration; in many cases the low
crowns are Circled by loops of ribbon
each loop Of exactly the same size as
its fellow, and the whole effect very
precise and print
The ultra,long ostrich feather, for
carriage and afternoon wear. is assum
ing gigantic proportions; it is i'm
menscly long immensely thick. i'm
mensely supple, and immensely cost
ly.
One or two of the new models for
morning wear reminded me of the
quaint old Dolly Nardon" fashions
the Nat brim in front and the upward
tilt at the back One dear little hat Of
this order was Of fine gray felt, the
gathered crown composed Of lowered
taffctas which showed pale blue de
signs on pale gray ground, and
length of darker blue satin ribbon
crossing the crown and brim and tying
behind under a coil of hair.
The panel is going to play very i'm
portant role in the world Of evening
dresses this coming season. 1t VIII be-
seen, covered with elaborate EN-
broidcrics, on the fronts of satin vel
vet gowns and 1t Will also be seen on
the seams of gorcd sllirts-hiding
them after the manner Of the panels
on one of the splendid evening dresses
worn by Rejanc in Ia Sayelli."
A distinct novelty Is a white cloth
gown trimmed with pcarl.gray suede
and embroidered with pearl gray silks
In our large illustration the tailor
made costume IS Of blue serge edged
with black satin ribbon. The vest is
of gray cloth embroidered in blue.
The second figure displays a new mo-
tor coat made out of dust-covered
cloth. The double,breasted vest forms
part Of the coat
But now 10 turn to the sOmber side
of life, let MS talk briefly Of mourning
clothes which are ever among the
necessities Of life. but which should be
approached Warily. 1t IS q great mis-.
take to buy q number of black clothes
in a hurry and, at the moment when
grief Is upDcrmOst and costume seems
minor matter conspcuously tire.
some The ready made black skirt ana
the rcady-made accordiOn-plcatcd or
tucked black shirt worn with a white
lawn collar and black leather belt
should be recognized at once as ful-
filing the immediate need. Very new
and smart black clothes look out OF
place at q funeral and it is far better
to wear an old black coat than a new
one, WINE an Olu bidNh hdL hIdp'R
with black lace or black chiffon may
do good service for the somber cere-
mony. The matron who has to go into
mourning has to think Of indoor
clothes. and It IS quite possible at
many establishments to buy a ready.
made teagown costing but few dol.
lars and worthy Of wear. Cashmere
for the thrifty aud crepe de Chine for
the prodigal should be chosen and the
front and sleeves should be OF black
chiffon run In large tucks In all cases
| il must be realized that the little turn,
down collar emphasizes the fact OF
mourning while II viii make . tar
more becoming effect than . agess
which is entirely a.asA