Show MAT V L up to date sofa pillows the newest sofa pillow covering Is of df velvet or suede ornamented with tp designs in leather of con tr ra sting asting tones A moss green velvet la Is ipp liqued with the rich hued disks of the tho sunflower marked by the with brown shadings foliage ind stems are also burned A poppy design in red and suede has a back ground of tan colored suede picturesque heads cut from leather and brought into relief by the s etchings are also app liqued on suede both sides of the pillows are of the leather laced closely with thongs at the sides and decorated at the corners with leather tassels colored suede skins tanned whole tre re as popular as ever for table cover ings and sofa pillows but are less fre than formerly decorated with the and brush two of the skins are used for a pillow which is laced between them with leather thongs and the extra length and breadth of 0 the leather Is lett left hanging loose often these irregular bides sides are lashed flashed into fringe some gown effects A pale green lne has a long kirt skirt richly app liqued at the top and lown the flat seams with broadcloth of df the same hue the contrast in material is decidedly smart the bodice has blouse fronts with folds of panne velvet of a deeper green overshot with black baby velvet dibbon these fronts open over a rest of white chiffon done in soft folds ind spangled in silver and strapped with black velvet ribbon an inch wide A distinguished street costume re cantly from paris in steel gray cam ea els a hair is app liqued in a very light shade of the same material A black broadcloth has a blouse heavily embroidered in persian designs and colors the skirt is ap in black zebeline lne elaborately the sleeves are of the broadcloth app liqued near the fler der with the with the lower fullness confined in a band ered in the persian design and colors peculiar combination Combi nat on one of the new and pretty flat neck ruffs Is composed of white plaited chiffon ruffles that fall peacefully prace tully fully about the shoulders this is not pe eullar cullar but the long ends are they are composed of latticed cords soft heavy cords are bigger than ones one s tittle finger anger that are caught together with little tufts of white cheniae bowing showing threads of black lest this a jumble at the toot foot there s a broad ruffle of white taffeta it Is edged with big balls of black marked white cheniae all these bombina bons sound pec liar but when they we are the result of sl billed designing and workmanship most of them are as pleasing aa they are novel most of the first gown Is of drab homespun the skirt la to plat plaited in the back plain in front the blouse gath red tn in front plain in the back has a double basque the under one of the cloth the other of deep violet velvet ornamented with buttons this basque Is attached under the girdle which is of the velvet the blouse fastens a little on one side under a band of the velvet ornamented with buttons and cut with little straps aleo fastened with buttons the shoulder collar Is of white silk trimmed with wide bands of the vel ret rat almost covering it tl TI e little yoke is of guipure fie stand sas ing collar trimmed with a bias band it if the white silk bordered alth vet ret rot which forms a po nt in front and continues on round the neck A band of f velvet finis finishes nes the top of the col coi jar ar the sleeve is plaited at tl ti e top lull ull at the elbow wh are i is gathered them are importations direct from paris silk evening gloves the elbow sleeves of the summer forced all womankind to take an in terest in silk gloves and openwork mitts so we all laid in a supply of them and most of us have them yet as fresh as ever for when the ther dometer was below 70 degrees we PRETTY GOWNS FOR WEDDINGS the first gown Is of pearl gray crepe de chine the skirt has a deep hip yoke composed of shaped bands of the tie material and falls in the form of a long tunic over an und underskirt erski rt also of the crepe de chine the edges of each finished with a band of gui gul pure the blouse ts Is composed of the fitted or shaped bands over which there is a bolero similarly made and it 01 Z 4 A 1 JAI rl 0 R e A edged with guipure the sleeves are made to correspond and are finished with cuffs ot of the guipure of which the collar Is also made the cravat is of narrow black and the gir die dle Is of black velvet ribbon knotted in the back with long ends the sec see I 1 CLOTH GOWNS FROM PARIS into a deep cuff ol 01 the violet velvet the other gown of mouse gray cloth is worn by mile mitzy dalti ot of the theatre de I 1 odeon in the first act of monsieur ie le Direct eur the skirt Is plaited all around except in front where it is plain forming a sort of sablier the plaits are stitched down in three places thus forming three wide bands of flat stitched plaits between which they open out and again at the bottom the blouse is covered with a shout der collar or peplum which extends TP jill T over the girdle and down to the hem of the gown in the back forming a box plait in front it forms a sort of blouse plastron embroidered in the same shade as the gowa gown and f fastened at the top with a ornament the sleeve is plaited at the top the plaits 01 c ening out to form a large puff gathered into an ered cuff le needed something warmer than net work even if it it was in august but take com comfort fortl we may even yet wear those expensive mitts word comes from paris parts that the fancy silk glove Is considered smart for dressy indoor occasions ladles ladies abroad like them tar far better alin the long white kid glove to prevent a cheese from becom ing hard and dry keep it wrapped in a cloth wrung out in light ale or water except during the short time daily when it appears on the table ond end gown is of pink pongee the skirt Is finished with a shaped flounce headed by a band of guipure in which a band of golden brown velvet ribbon is run above this is a group of tucks ornamented in front with a row of gold buttons the bodice is in th the e form of a bolero plaited over the shoulders and bordered with the gul gut pure and velvet the plastron Is also of guipure the velvet run in the collar and is finished at the point with a knot of velvet the ends of 0 which are finished with pas semen terie balls or tassels the blouse ie Is plaited pink seline de sole as are also the sleeve puffs the girdle Is of the brown velvet welner weiner chic dress economy I 1 have made the subject of how to make clothes last a study say says a society woman and it is surprising how much difference it makes how a gown is donned it should be put on slowly and carefully A little pull or jerk each time it is put on soon ruins the best of gowns never use pins they not only tear the fabric but are uncertain at all times do not economize on dress makers it if you can t afford good material and a good dressmaker also economize on the former one dress well made is better than halt half a dozen poorly made in conclusion buy as good material as you can have it made by a good dressmaker then take plenty of time to get into it when you are in it have respect for the dress walk with a quiet even step give it a good chance and it will do something for you remember that the best of gowns like the garment of righteousness must be well worn rage fop for fur this is a good season eason to utilize the old fur boa which you have been sav ing so carefully fur is used every where and anywhere and a little of it as trimming will give a smart touch to the homemade gown cape or hat A heavy band of fur just above the flounce of the skirt is especially estyl ish it may look as if you had just fastened your last years ears boa around your knees instead of at the neck but a glance at the best show window windows will assure you that you are in the fashion latest ideas P from TW ra m paris the flare Is entirely eliminated from the skirt of the new walking suit some dressy winter waists are ot of panne velvet with elaborate trimmings of irish lace full blown pink roses form one of the most charming of the new band pink taffeta mink and irish crochet lace are employed in the making of a dream of a new hat A pretty all white hat in french sailor shape is of beaver felt with trimmings of white grapes materials of a reasonably h heavy eavy weight are sll lined with soft silks r now but for diaphanous stuffs like chiffon net crepe de chine etc tat teta feta 1 13 still used |