Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-11-02
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WE are happily 50 constituted

NM that we rarely give any
v v thought to the subject Of
mourning until the moment
comes when we find it the only garb in
Uhich we care to appear. We are called
s9on to select the garments which shall
Express our respect for the dead and
protect us at such times from trying
situations, and find ourselves quite at sea
As to appropriate fabrics and styles,
We cannot afford to make mistakes,
for it is the worst possible form to break
the general rules laid down for those in
mourning. These rules are not difficult
to follow, and apply to all our selec-
tons, whether of gowns, wraps or hats
With regard to millinery, acknowl-
edged authorities vary so little in opin-
ions that one may accept their edicts as
fnal. The hats illustrated are made by
the three foremost designers of mourn
Ing millinery in Paris and New York,
and embody the features that are per-
fectly new, together with those which
have been long accepted as correct.
Widows Bonnet
The widows bonnet with veil shown
in the first illustration, small Marie
Stuart shape, has been best liked for
years. In selecting the foundation for a
bonnet of this character, one should
choose a shape having similar lines,
either for bonnet or toque A widows
bonnet should be made of crepe. as it is
first mourning.
In the example, the foundation is COW
cred with the crepe laid on smoothly
under the veil, and the coronet is fin
ished with the usual neat folds, follow
ing the lines of the shape, and decorated
with dull jet beads. These, by the way,
were never so much used as at present.
1t will be noticed that the ruche of
white. crepe isNno longer worn next the
face, but appears among the folds of the
coronet. This is popularity of the
season. In all models, this fold is of
white crepe, and two or three such folds
are sometimes sewed among the black
folds. Ties are noticeably absent in this
and other of the seasons offerings.
The Ven
The veil of crepe merits special atten-
ton, as it is new departure. 1t is two
and half yards in length. and is fin
ished with scallops, worked in button
hole stitch with dull-hnish embroidery
silk. These new wells are in the form Of
long scarfs, and are from ree-auarters
to one yard in width. Very graceful
draperies are made with them.
A novel and beautiful mourning hat
is shown here. Exquisite white crepe
covers the body of the shape, which is a
sailor with broad, low crown and gently
dropping br;m. The hat is bound with
bias fold Of black crepe, and folds of
this material encircle the crown. A
beautiful scarf of sheer black silk
grenadine is finished with scalloped
edge like that just described. This
scarf is about three yards long, and is
decorated with rows Of wide hem-
stitching, as shown in the back view IL
lustrated. It serves the double purpose
of veil and a hat trimming.
a very large ball pin, covered with
dull jet beads, adds the finishing touch
to this beautiful creation. The employ
ment of white crepe we find growing
from season to season. This hat is ideal
for young woman in mourning for
parents, or for young matron in
mourning for a child.
Mourning for Young Girl
For young girl, dull-inished silk
with touches of black crepe is most often
chosen. Such materials are practical and
durable. A pretty model is shown in the,
illustration. Compared with the hats of
this. season, it is quite conservative as
to size, and is made on much modified
bell shape. The same silk that is used
Tor covering the frame is fashioned into