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Show if From the Girl in Paris !: OTL the smart al fresco functions ono I I" I our lading couturicres is putting Iili I forward the claims of tailor-made HSWH linon tussore costumes. Linon tussore tus-sore 1b a Bpccica of tussore, of coarse, lightly heavier make, and consequently lends ' itself to the long-basqued coat style, with- plain kirt very full about the feet. A delightful mode wraa in. a deep Parma violet shade, thu coat decked deck-ed with a crowd of gilt buttons, in several sizes, While the actual outline was simplicity itself. And, talking of la ligne, I wonder shall I be granted grace to further onco again the initial claims of a correct corset. Moro than ever is it required that this shall be the preliminary purchase, ere a thought be given to the outer and Jm more visible raiment. It would really be laugh-B laugh-B able, were it not for the pitiable egression de-?M de-?M picted on tho modistes' faces, when a customer jK cheerfully remarks by way of encouragement that '3 the next time eho is fitted she hopes to have a B new pair of corsets. With Princesses and coree-tgElets coree-tgElets and a wholly emphatic emphasis of the con-is con-is tour this casual procedure is positively fatal, j& whereas, on tho other hand, there is absolutely iff no need to resort to that inevitable panacea of K all small dressmakers, a superfluity of decoration, Bto arrive at an effective result. jM I saw this bo strongly enforced the other day aWin the case of a dark china-blue taffeta mous-nBeeline mous-nBeeline worn by a chic mondame. The skirt, just B slightly full at the waist, was cmbellinhcd round JB'the hem by three narrow frills set on with pip-jS'ingfl, pip-jS'ingfl, a trimming that wnn repeated after a short .gtepace minus the third frill. The figure was beauti-fully beauti-fully defined about the waist by n high folded belt Kof the silk, above which (he fronts, parted to dis-W dis-W play a lace vest outlined by a piped frill similar Sto those on the skirt, the elbow sleeves, in no eort extravagantly full, bearing a few more of JB these piped frills. The description reads as tame 'Mrs a description possibly can, and yet I avow jw 3"on & Vns "hown off on a perfect figure, JkI have never in all my experience been more as-'JBEured as-'JBEured of the omnipotence of ligne. To wearwith this creation there was prepared jSa black crin hat of the new, very narrow brim, fiailor shape, pimply smothered at the back in Hfsevrefl blue ostrich feathers. This particular cbapeau, indeed, you have most faithfully por- trayed here, in a novel dark blue and iridescent straw, the crown encircled by an old gold satin ribbon, and the back, as I have described abovej literally smothered no other description seems adequate with feathers delicately toned to har inonize. Anything more extravagant than thia banking up of feathers at the back of hats has never been and tho general impression left with me, after a surfeit of exquisite millinery, is that feathers, ostrich bicn entendu, are decidedly in the ascendant. ascen-dant. Whether this supremacy will hold good all the summer, of course remains to be seen, for undoubtedly the floral rivalry will be 6cvere, although, al-though, after the natural spring phase of lilac, hyacinth, and the like has passed, it will be roses, roses all the way. .Moss roses have quite the vogue, and are much in request for cache-peignes; but our picture denotes the leading millinery mode of the moment, and the poise on the head. I may point out, is absolutely correct, and the inevitable result of an ingenious cache-pcigne. Carried throughout in emerald green or that curiously Boft rose, or, again, in a hamony of chestnut shades, there is a quite irresistible charm about this quietly distinguished millinery effort. Nor is it only ostrich feathers that arepcrmittcd to sweep the" back; aigrettes and paradise plumes are almost equally in evidence. In fact, to use an Irishism, tho back of our heads are the best part of the front. Tn the midst of such incidental matters as boleros, capclets and Empire coatees, it is with a distinct feeling of relief that one turns to the advent of the long paletot of lace or taffeta. Fine black lace fashioned Erapirewise mounted over black chiffon, the hem melting into a frou-frou, or ivory guipure lace over white or some pale color, represent the two charming modes, the first named finding immediate favor in the eyes of her who has passed the youthful period, either as a theatre or carriage wrap. These long lace confections con-fections make particularly successful wear at smart weddings; in fact, they are a veritable host in themselves, and fiave considerable.-anxiety as to the nature of the gown worn beneath. In like measure does the original taffeta paletot pale-tot appeal, the qunint full pIccvcb threaded about the edge with ribbon velvet, while the similarly simil-arly ornamented capuchin is lined with a spot net slightly fulled in. Tailored Underwear The Care of the Hands I BEAUTIFUL hand is one of Nature's kindest gifts to a woman, but a well-kept hand is within our own power to possess. It means simply a little daily attention and the judiciouB use of good soaps and emollients. Irritating Boaps will spoil the appearance of the prettiest hands if combined with lack of attention to the nails and the condition of the hand itself, Manicuring is not a difficult art to acquire, and it is essential to every woman who wishes to look her best to cultivate the possibilities of beauty that her hands possess. m A GOOD CREAM for the hands, which ehould be thoroughly rubbed rub-bed into the skin at night, iB made from: Glycerine, one ounce. Tincture of benzoin, one ounce. Lanolinc, six ounces. Firat wash the hands in warm water and soap suds, and dry thoroughly with a soft towel. If the handB are very red and discolored, loose gloveB from which the finger-tips and the palms have been cut may be worn at night. TO WHITEN THE HANDS. Mix the following ingredients together, and use with water when washing the hands: Bran, twelve ounces. Powdered orris, one ounce. Essence of violets, one tcaspoonful. Another very good substance is simply medium me-dium oatmeal, two pounds of which should be purchased and a tcaspoonful of any perfume sprinkled over it. Keep in a bag or bottle, and use each time the hands are washed, TO REMOVE STAINS. Tho simple domestic device of a slice of raw potato or a little ordinary lemon-juice is often effective. Lemon-juice should not be 'used too frequently, or it will make the hands dark in color. A piece of pumice-stone is useful for removing IH i inkstainB or the discolorationB produced by sew- IH m HOT WEATHER. The hands should be bathed in very warm water after cycling or playing outdoor games. For moist hands the best treatment is to add a IH tcaspoonful of sulphate of zinc to a pint of hot IH water, and bathe the hands in this for five min-utcs, min-utcs, renewing the hot water as it coola. Afterwards dust the hands with a powder cod sisting of: Zinc oxide, half an otmce. French chalk, one ounce and a half. CARE OF THE NAILS. The nails should be oval or "filbert" in shape, with a well-developed half-moon at the base. Tc beautify the nails, treat them first with & lithel of warm water and good soap. Dry carefully, and trim with fine nail scissor afterwards using the file to remove any rough- TO POLISH THE NAILS Use a little French chalk tinted with carmine to polish tho nails, but avoid any extreme polish which is not considered in good taste. Touch each nail with toilet lnnoline. HINTS. JM Inkstains arc removed by the application of spirits of hartshorn. Fruit-stains should be treated by rubbing, tba fingers immediately with ealt and then washing. Friction with a rough towel increases the circula-tion, circula-tion, and hclp3 nourish the skin. A mixture of a tcaspoonful of borax and half a wineglassful oi lemon-juice will remove stains from the finger If the hands become hot when Be wing, wash thorn in very hot water, dry, and dust them with violet powder. VM |
