The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-25
Color Combinations

seasons fashion innovations is the
startling effects in color combinations.
| Vivid yellow and deep blue cerise and S.
black and white stripe effects olive
green and peacock blue, lavender and
pink and magenta and dove gray are
but a few of the contrasts that have
placed the mark of the "colorst" upon
all spring and summer models
Perhaps the most unusual color
corn bination OF all is that of yellow
and king blue, which was very clearly
emphasized in recently imported
gown. The draped skirt and boiero
blouse were of the new Canton crepe,
the color being yellow or the most
faring type. About the waist and cx-
tending down the back almost to the
hem OF the. skirt was a broad sash
of an equally bright blue, deep as the
waters of the mediterranean Tho sash
ends were embroidered In large polka
dots. and the combination OF colors,
while startling, sounded also 4 note of
smartness and style.
Another color combination of equal
effectiveness was shown in frock
suitable for summer resort wear. The
high waisted skirt OF cerise and white
striped silk was cut on straight lines,
there being no evidence OF draping.
The blouse was cut on the Elton jacket
order and was made of plain cerise
silk. The sleeves were long and made
on kimono lines, contributing largely
to the coat appearance of the blouse.
which was finished at the neck and
down the front BY pleated frill of
crepe de chine.
Brick red and soft dove gray Is an
other combination of color which has
/ received fashions stamp of approval,
and very smart walking suit
demonstrating the use of this color
combination was recently exhibited as
one of the latest French importationS.
The skirt made of gray bengaline SILK,
was slightly draped. and the coat, de-
signed on Balkan lines, was made OF
brick red cotton matelasse, with
sailor collar of the gray silk. The
coat was lined throughout with the
gray silk and the lower ends We're
turned back to the hips and tackled to
the belt, showing the gray lining IN
strong contrast TO the red.
Another walking suit combining the
colors OF magenta and the new deep
hattleship gray was also shown. mo
skirt was made OF the plain gray ma
magenta silk. The lapels of the coat
were faced with white, as were also
the three -cornered cuffs, which were
held in place on the back Of the sleeve
by II large satin button. Any TWO or
three colors which do not actually
clash may be used this season with the
confidence that they have the sanction
of the majority of well-dressed women,
Cleaning Things.
Many a houswife's heart aches when
she notices spots which mar the beauty
OF her living-room carpet or bedroom
carpet: but there Is II way to remove
them. Mix together quantity OF
fuller's earth and enough boiling wa
ter to make a paste. Apply this mix
ture TO the grease spots while 1t is
quite hot and do not brush IL away UNI
til it is thoroughly dry. Equal guam
titles of maEncsa and fuller's earth
moistened with boiling water will
prove especially etficacious il applied
TO the spots.
If carpets are very dirty, they may
be successfully washed in the follow
ing manner:
To every two gallons of boiling water
add one ounce OF yellow soap and one
dram OF soda. With clean flannel.
dipped In this liquid. wash the carpet
we'll, doing n small portion at a time.
Rinse with clean hot water and allow
the carpet to dry. The colors will be
greatly improved by afterward apply
ing cloth dipped in ammonia.
1t always pays 10 have new gown.
he 1t OF silk, linen, cotton or CLOTH
shrunk and sponged before making.
All of the shops where the stuff Is
brought will attend to these details for
a trifiing charge and then there will
be no danger of spelling the dress by
being caught In the rain.
y silk frock that has been made up
without sponging spots very easily.
The best thing to do with it when 1t
gets spotted with rain Is to take 1t to
the cleaners and have it dipped or
otherwise restored, as only the pro-
fessional cleaner knows how.
Fashion In Cnudies.
In small fashions one often SWANS
with the tide without pausing TO recog-
nize that there is fashion in the
has ruled the realm of bonbons for
smH pener bo ssnes and fo gift
freside nibble, all yield TO her des-
potic sway.
some years ago. peppermints of the
large cream variety, pink and white.
were considered perfectly good form
Now that is so distant day that one
has almost forgotten when they were
permissible and now the very thought
OF n peppermint at a function is i'm
possible
Dinner candy OF tho present hour
has found "A delicious expression In the
pearance is much like the deposed~
from favor crystalli6ed ginger Can
sailed almonds have been.
I In the matter Of nuts, though one
peanut the peanut is finally and for
ever ostracised from social life salted
In some hostcsses have served assorted
= nuts. but this is questionable form,
For the luncheon perhaps the new
tic est items in sweets are the roses OF
candy. white pink or yellow, with
l., green stem and leaves. These are care
!" fully modelled from the natural flower
g and are sold for 90 cents each Whole
OF baskets OF these glace blossoms are
TO be had, but they are not so attrac-
. tive as the one bloom. Large petals
~ OF roses are also made, which are the
Of natural size OF the real flowers, and
-. look as ii the satiny flowers had
urOpDpU from e..
Garden Party Hatm.
ie The picturesque feature OF the garden
m party hat distinguishes 1t from the
- dreSsy afternoon hat worn with a
handsome suit OF satin or MORE. The
c. frilly lingerie frock Is completed with
to q hat which might have been picked
IN from the canvas of an old painting, so
I'd perfect Is the replica. There are bon-
nets which might have been worn by