The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-04-04

have not had such q demand for them
for years.
A charming finish to the waist Is the
tie known as the pirectoire. made OF
crochet lace.
The Irish crochet buttons will be in
the greatest evidence on the spring and
summer gowns.
no fuilness at the top and no cuffs. or
closely stitched ones.
Some new stick pins for men have
star sapphires set In several. shades
OF gold In applied designs.
Skirts are little fuller. and pieats
are coming back gradually. particular
iy those set In at the side.
cretenne 10 more picturesque than
ever, and will probably be much used
for upholstering summer furniture.
The newly arrived dalmatic u usual
~ Of some other fabric than the gown.
preferabiy OF contrasting color.
II 10 said that white tuiie or null
strings win be seen on many OF the
sprfng hats for younger women.
Pretty plsids of modest size, border
ed with plain color. are among the new
spring goods designed for children.
Quite a few new hats are trimmed
ries, usually In combination with green
velvet.
The latest belts OF heavy gold braid
differ from their predecessors In that
they are OF the dull rather than the
bright gold.
1t 10 as nearly certain as styles ever
are that the coming season will not be
an ail-white one. Touches Of color are
everywhere.
with mems fun frock suits II is al
ways better TO wear double-breasted
waistcoAt, as II IL more dressy than the
single. breasted one.
The broad iapels and patch pockets
of the Directoire style have almost
disappeared, the best coats being plain
and without trimming
The new curtains and draperies seem
to grow more dainty and charming
every season. One OF the newest fab
RIGS Is called serpentine crepe.
The styles foreteli the continued
popularity OF the Empire gown. though
IN many OF the models the waistline
seems to have been lowered some-
what.
For dressy hats nothing is prettier
than black ring-dotted net; metallic
IL also used. with roses or other
flowers Of the same coioring.
Several pretty black and white check
suits shown In one piece have collar
ana cuffs OF black broadcloth. instead
| OF the more usual back velvet.
Many women are turning out the
| treasures OF the old Jewel boxes and
putting, to use such stones as carbun-
1 Gle. onyx, topaz and cameoes as the
setting of buttons or clasps.
Elegant gowns are seen with no
trimming save large buttons. made OF
semi. precious stones. or clever counter
feits OF them. set In rims Of COLA and
silver.
Extra smart biouses are Of coarse
gold net. embroidered I'm very dull rich
shades. and these are supposed to car
| ry out the color scheme OF The costume,
| Mems scarfs for spring are made OF
! very deliberately woven SILK fabrics OF
open-work design. striking lacy things
that come in all the popular coiors OF
the moment
A pretty ornament for the hair is OF
pale amber-colored she'll. It fs q thin
band In fiiaEree and has black
aigrette studded with brilliants caught
at the left side OF the head.
! The one-piece dress and the tifrso-
piece suits that have been held in
abeyanca for the street by the popu-
iarity OF the Dirsctoire coat and skirt
costume are again In the ascendant.
| Kid slippers are being replaced by
slippers OF metal cloth. the latest novel
ty being the color interviewer with
metal threads, loom thread Of metal
and O cross thread OF color
Concerning hats in general they are
mostly flower-trimmed, and the great
est favor Is shown to small flowers
and clusters. buttercups. sweet pea.
| forgetmenots and moss roses.
There will be little or no change in
sleeves later. II Is probable that cor
sages and bodiees will be more square
over the shoulders ana In that case
sleeves Will set lower on the arms
that is the shoulder seam will be Ion
\ ger.
Poker work on silk and velvet Is the
great and coming fad. ana II 10 said
that II will rival embroidery: poker
soorched silk or velvet. to be uninitiat-
ed. has In fact the exact appearance Of
q cut-out or broche material.
OF materials there 10 wonderful
variety, soft ciinging silks. broadcloths.
pongees, French serges. linen. satin,
tussore sifk--all the unfolding and un-
winding dress goods that make the
garments of this season fall in grace
full folds and outline the figure.