Show F lip 4 1 I T FO i latest opera coat this opera coat is of white lace aver chiffon and silk striped with ormine the high collar Is ot of lace 0 ermine lined and the full sleeves have lace and ermine cuffs chic red hats to lighten the gray of dull winter days ays comes the gay winter chapeau the chadic red hats first seen in the shops and then on the heads ot of the wearers later on are of a variety of millinery sl ill and device in pite spite of the fact act that they are all ot of much the same hue the prevailing shape is flat as in most ot of the hats in highest vogue this season flowers are the main material in their makeup make up and of wese the scar sear let geranium is seen in great number velvet meline and chiffon of a like shade ot of scarlet are the accompany ing materials for many ot of these tur dans and toques another variety of the red bat hat is that composed of turned autumn leaves delicately fastened cob webby meline is generally used in the make makeup up with this style of trimming and the general effect is most witch ing handsome reception dress the reception dress illustrated I 1 Is s ct ef havana brown with the yokes ot of bodice and sl heavily em la in different shades of browns yellows and greens the came same dull shades were used in the hat spring dress fabrics hairy and rough fabrics are among the early spring dress goods that have already been placed upon the counters these will vill later be made into walking and traveling suits scotch goods of all kinds will alao alo be much worn bourette effects are to be seen in different weaves and these will later on be transformed into street dresses are likely to be in great demand for the late spring weeks and they are now offered to the feminine world in great variety for indoor wear for either even ing or afternoon crepe de chine still holds its own and its popularity will continue on into the summer nun s veiling in all colors and shades will be made into spring dresses and al batross is another revival that bids for great popularity checks cheeks plaids and stripes are about equally divided in the early showing and there is likely to be a sharp contest for supremacy black and white effects still bold the attel atten tion of the designers and eo so the plaids checks and stripes are main ly IF in these colors gray for rosy skins by all means have a gray waist touch it up with color if it needs be gray Is not always becoming it is out ot of the question for a sallow corn com alexion but where it can be worn it seems the ideal tint for displaying a rosean rose and white dwhite or magnolia corn com alexion the coquettes discovered this ages ago and pretty ones nowadays are unwilling to lay aside dove gray and drab for a less harmonious bad ground tor for their carnation cheeks gray pongee Is expensive and hard to get gray tat feta and crepe de chine chino make charm ing dinner blouses and every modish woman has one included in ber her win ter wardrobe lai bell sleeves appear on some of the smart new jackets bright colored hats of velvet or beaver are considered the smart thing to wear with black gowns some exquisite imported louisine louls loul lne sine waists are finished with high empire sashes lace collars seen in almot every shape save the sailor this season ribbon rosettes with jet bud bucl les in the center make a pretty trimming for spring hats the up to date opera wrap Is fitted with inside pockets tor for glasses fan and perfume bottle among the latest novelties are wide satin ribbons brocaded with big velvet flowers yellow cluny lace and ermine make a lovely corn com the chinchilla chiffon Is the nov eity elty of the hour nothing can sur pass the beauty of this material in its soft mixtures of gray and white having quite the length and color ot of the fur itself AM an imported blouse shows a car tain elegance that Is not usually char act of cloth blouses it Is of ruby colored cloth Is trimmed with bands of white embroidered in gold and edged with fine of black velvet antique lace blouses all over lace blouses are very pret ty made of an antique insertion these are made over white taffeta or liberty silk and the insertion Is put together with narrow beading ally in these blouses two patterns ot of lace are used one being broader than the other the wide insertion Is used in the middle of the front and on either side of the back the fasten ing being here the narrow lace Is used on the sides and for the collar flower hats for spring flower hats are always the con features of early sp ing 0 millinery but this year prophets are foretelling a veritable riot of flow ers in hattom and the early showing seems to bear out the prophecy red is always a striking note among the early season hats it is gay enough to hint at springtime yet warm enough not to be out of place when wintry winds still blow so there are shoals of red hats poppy hats geranium hats fruit bats hats fuch sla hats the fuchsia is a new comer and bids fair to be a favorite petticoats with the clinging especial attention must be given to the petti coat if milady really desires an ar appearance fro from th the waist list to the knees this should be cuthair cut fair ly tight with a little fullness at the back the flounce from the knees to the hem should be as full as ble and of fairly stiff silk this flounce may be as much be frilled and as the fair wearer desires the more furbelows the better it if the petticoat Is to be made ot of remnants several different kinds ol 01 silk may be used the flounce may be different from the yoke and the ruffles on it may be entirely differ ent from it A hem or piping at the edge of the flounce may also be of a different color and quality HANDSOME FROCK OF PURPLE VELVET t t V W lop X 1 1 U an 11 this frock of pansy purple velvet exhibits a new idea in the design which Is app liqued by hand on the velvet the amy ft ay of doing this 1 is a secret but careful examination esam exam nation leads to the belief that the velvet Is steamed where the design Is to be used then while it Is still moist hot irons on which the design is cut in very high relief are put on it under presure pre sure in such a way that the desiga deslo only not the surface of the iron touches the fabric when after some hours under the press the stuff Is removed the design is stamped upon it and seems to have a barly delicate bleen the revere reven of this coat were of kid |