| Show the girdle I 1 a useful A most useful article art icle for ladies to have bare in their possession is a girdle the like of which a friend of mine has just brought from paris the girdle is made of gold lace or filigree substantial but not harsh and is studded all over with jewels of various colors the ends are passed around the waist from t the he front crossing behind and again coming forward are allowed to fall in front or on one side beins being fastened loosely shortly below the waist the ends are finished off with gold fringe the girdle is most adaptable ani and ian be worn with a morning wrapper a tea gown or an evening e g dress ess when 1 saw it it was associated with a summer tea gown of pretty design the material was a combination of cotton and wool in pale blue with white stripes it had a sailor collar with narrow lace edging and lace cuffs the garment was decidedly loose and of fair length behind philadelphia press |