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Show CHRISTMAS FASHIONS OF PARIS IELaRIS, Nov. 2C. These lovely WYl November mornings every-mST every-mST body walks for an hour In the f Avenue des Acacias, and It 1b WKno time or the day devoted to hy-e, hy-e, the remainder being usually Kt'ln heated rooms not at all condu-WSq condu-WSq health. But the early morning Kspcnt In the open la certainly de-KulT de-KulT Between 10 and 11 o'clock tho Kie but perfectly equipped brough-(Wfcnd brough-(Wfcnd victqrla motors or vehicles IKn by a single "toppy" horse are mvp In double file near the favorlto ucnado. The fair occupants of K luxurious carriages descend, and R'footing." as the Parisian calls It, Tr- in nrnpflt IBiort skirts and short, somlflttlng fEets in tweed or cloth are do rigueur, 'fa touch of color in collar, cuffs or Mftcoat is the only frivolity notico-ijKtfbn notico-ijKtfbn these trotteuQe gown3. Tho mT. dressed Parisian woman never wthe mistake of wearing- the J R quarter coat with a walking .E;her idea of "line" is too keen for oKa eartorlal contretemps to bo pos- IliKnoIa 1b the tailor patronized at the PKent for walking frocks, and he 'JEb nearer meeting the demands of jjKtrictly tailor made than any of the iRlan couturieres. His model walk-Ifcklrt walk-Ifcklrt this winter Is circular, with a b up the front and back, which cut B a smarter hang over tho hlp3 than Sifed skirt. There is less chanco of petticoat "rucking up," as In the fol the gown with a detached Unite- ono whloh is fastened to it. In-jfall In-jfall Bklrts this season are made to rorn over a well cut petticoat, and iffect 13 very satisfactory, ie'hats donned during the morning ijnenade are not remarkable except i&elr unmistakable air of chlcness. ffavorito chapeau seems to bo the lfled three cornored shape carried la soft, silky felt with the back flat-4'to flat-4'to the crown. Listen while I untie un-tie secret of their trimming, which fjslmplc as possible. I had one of e-smart hats In my hand and am ensure I can explain the mysterious ethlng which gave It a cachet The was a flat pile black beaver In a be-ingly be-ingly turned up tricornc, and the mlng was made of a strip of rich J" velvet having a silvery light. Jflutings a couple of inches wide Iiisewed Into tho velvet, three stand-(Sp stand-(Sp and one down. Between tho Ijand fourth was a double row of orlngs. The trimming was placed ifcthc hat like a feather, starting itho front of the crown, curling Jjthe flattened brim at the back and hlng beneath the brim on ono side large fancy ornament. The am-tjmllllner am-tjmllllner would have no trouble in jng out a creation of such a simple acter, .Frenchwoman dresses perfectly wch occasion, but shopping is not rxaken by her in the early morn-consequently morn-consequently the toilet Is made on ir an elaborate scale for wear at ffunctlon later in the day. She chive to her fitter's after a noon Sact, and the wise virgins are now extending tho shopping hours tie for the selection of Christmas presents. In the Rue de la Paix the Jewelry shops have put on quite a holiday holi-day air, and It Is In this exclusive quarter quar-ter that femininity is often to be found purchasing some novelty In the gem time put Into a close fitting coatee with short, undulating basques, the fronts opening upon a double breasted pompadour pompa-dour vest of silk. And Mario Antoinette Antoi-nette would be puzzled to Identify as of her period a pointed corsage with sleeves resembling those affected by Mario Henrlette. In fact, tho entire modlstlc world bristles with amalgamated amalga-mated skirts, bodices and wraps of every ev-ery description that scarcely warrant the serious effort to link them to other periods, peoples or nationalities. The glove manufacturer's day Is surely sure-ly here, for what with the elbow sleeve disporting itsolf at almost all hours of tho day and night, long, expensive gants arc a necessity. Then, running from one extreme to another, we find two buttoned gloves which meet the requirements re-quirements of the gauntlet, glgot and close fitting coat sleeve. In the morning morn-ing we are asked to wear one button hand coverings with our walking costume cos-tume and twelve button length in "the afternoon. It is surely a catholic movement move-ment in glovcdom, and we are obliged to have our wls about w to follow ev- ory movement In this Important direction. direc-tion. The tan shades in gloves are lighter this season, and for evening wear the glove must match the toilet exactly. Restaurant dining Is Just as fashionable fashion-able this season as ever, and a party of this kind Is so much less formal at a cafe than tho same function at home. Everybody sits bC3idc his or her affinity af-finity at a restaurant dinner. The host will probably annex tho prettiest girl and the hostess the youngest bachelor, and everybody Is good tempered and jolly. Some kind of a show, theater, I PARISIAN HOLIDAY COSTUMES. opera or vaudeville serves to fill up the tlmo botween dinner and the next square meal at 11:26, for which the party adjourns to another restaurant. All these little dinners require certain cer-tain kinds- of gowns whloh must be dainty and pretty, almost like a ball frock, but cut high at tho throat. Here in Paris at restaurant dinners hats are invariably worn. Chiffon cloth, which is transparent and looks vory like chiffon, chif-fon, but is more durable, is used a grca deal for these dinner frocks. These dresses are made over soft silk and elaborately trimmed with lace and embroidery A stunning gown of chiffon chif-fon cloth In peacock blue had a panel front made of macrame cord In motifs of blue and green. The lace used on tho bodice was studded In tho heavy parts of tho design with tiny green and blue beads. The effect was " subdued, but brilliant. ' A new silk called moussellne tabucta Is made up into dressy afternoon and high evening dresses. It Is so soft and pliable that It falls in folds like satin. "While upon tho subject of these gowns let me say that brussels net Is extensively exten-sively used this season, and the dowager dow-ager and the debutante both wear this attractive fabric. Chiffon cloth makes the nicest kind of blouse to match the afternoon cloth coat and skirt cos-, tumc. It does not crush or crumple under un-der the coat sleeves and will uncreascd-ly uncreascd-ly go Into the traveling box and come forth In prlstlno freshness at the end of a journey, an advantage not to be despised, de-spised, particularly when the change of traveling gown to dinner frock often has to be made in a hurry. Any novelty in trimming Is always welcomed with pleasure, and the season certainly abounds In new trimmings of line. A dainty and smart little Christmas Christ-mas present consists of a miniature surroundod with diamonds, If expense is no object, or an odd barbaric pendant of antiqule workmanship hung on a black moire ribbon almost an Inch wide. These ribbon chains are quite the swagger thing and are superseding the jeweled affairs. Lorgnettes and watches watch-es are both to be seen dangling from the moire ribbon, which tics In a small bow at the back of the neck or Is fastened with Jeweled or enameled clasps. A girl I know described present fashions fash-ions the other day as "whatever one hasn't got," and it really seems, In the general topsy turvylsm of dress, that she was about right. Certainly tho modes of the day are original, even if they hint of other ways nnd days. Our grandmothers, though, would fail to recognize the bouffant sleeves of their . '- ' - - 'i- r I v all sorts. Probably the most attractive are the plaited taffeta adornments which aro such a rellof from tho many varieties of broad braids and soutaches. The taffeta trimming comes In Inch and a half widths, with little bands of silk plaited neatly In and out to form an un even surface. The trimming is usually carried out in the same shade of the gown it adorns, but I have seen it very effectively applied to a costuma of cream cloth, outlining the corsage and fronts. The latter Is further beautified with large button rosettes having velvet contor3 and little frJllB of taffeta all round. The waistcoat was of velvet, with tiny revers embroidered In oriental ori-ental colors over a vest of lucked white chiffon. Wo arc wearing the most stunning furs made up in all kinds of pells, but the charms of chinchilla and Its extravagant extrav-agant price almost make it a rival of sable. The principal feature of our furs tills season is the clever disposition of skins producing a shaded or molro effect ef-fect which Is exquisitely lovely, especially espe-cially In sable. The smaller neck pieces are considered consider-ed more swagger and, although small In size, are just, as large in price. They are trimmed with hanging ornaments, fringe and coarse lace, which is all very well for ceremonious occasions, but to my mind detracts always from the beauty of. the fur. The newest muffs are very flat and wide and divide popularity popu-larity with the large square ones. A less pretty shape is In bolster effect, which is only possible In 3hort haired pelts. CATHERINE TALBOT. Fanhlonn In Evening: Wrapii, Concerning the evening wraps of today to-day a whole folio might be written. There Is always a certain laxity on the part of fashion as regards this particular partic-ular Item of attire, and this season In particular she is allowing great license. A good many of the velvet cloaks, which reach as far as the knees and fall in soft, rich folds from deep yokes elaborately trimmed, are lined with fur, but every effort is made to avoid welghtlness, and really the velvets of today are almost as soft and light as silk. As a matter of fact, however, where warmth Is not an object the newest and most favored cloak Is that composed of two, three or even four transparencies of chiffon or any other fabric of the kind mounted one over the other In gradually deepening shades, which reach the climax In the case of the outside veiling. TJiese are sometimes lined through with lace and very often trimmed with a deep flounce of the same, both at the hem and over the shoulders at the base of the yoke. In some cases the cloak is trimmed Instead with narrow bands of fur, cither ci-ther one above tho other or elaborately worked Into a key pattern all round, while another pretty fancy Is expressed in bows of gauged silver gauze forming the heading to flounces of accordion plaited chiffon or lace. rtlbbons In Place of Curl Popern. If? Is no longer the fashion for women iu jiiu-jio ii ul liicuiauivca Willi ugly curl papers or rags. The undulating paraphernalia consists con-sists of ribbons and two pronged forks of French gilt which have handles like tortoise shell. "When ready to use, the tips of the prongs are slipped through the eyelet holes, and the loop of ribbon rib-bon left by this arrangement Is drawn to the other end of the fork, where it Is fitted into a daep groove. The hair is then rolled alternately around the prongs, and when finished the ribbon Is tied in a jaunty little bow, which is not unattractive and which does not Interfere with one's rc3t at night. Plnlc the Votrnc. Pink Is to have a great vogue this winter. There is a new French hade called nenuphur which has a faint wa- . ter lily tinge. ' |
