Show the girdle Is ii useful A most useful article for ladies to have in their possession is ia a 6 girdle the like of which a friend of mine has just brought from paris the girdle is made of gold lace or filigree substantial lut but not harsh and is ia studded all over with jewels of various colors the ends are passed around the waist from the front crossing behind and again coming forward are allor allowed ed to fall in front or on ore on e side being fastened loosely shortly below the waist the ends are finished off with gold fringe the girdle is most adaptable and can be worn with a morning wrapper a tea gown or an evening dress aress when 1 saw it it was associated with a summer tea gown of pretty design the material was a combination 0 of cotton and wool in pale blue with ith white stripes et ishad it had a sailor collar with narrow lace edging and lace cuffs cuff s the garment was decidedly loose and of fair length behind behin d philadelphia press |