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Show I ODDS AND ENDS v I AFTER THE MODE I A Word on Hats and Hat Trimmings I for Spring-Ostrich Banding I on the Frocks V Now York, Feb. 3. Tho dressup H notion scorns to havo tukcn a strong H hold on us, ono and all. Our shop H windows present wonderful changes H each day and our Avenue has becomo H a veritable) kaleidoscope of attract- H lvely gowned and hatted women. B Perhaps it is tho opening of the new B season with Its suggestion of coming B spring, although tho frost, and snap B of old winter still lingers, which B causes us to look with more appreci- B atlve eyes than usual on the now of- B fcrings in frocks, suits and hats. Out I V. McCtU H Drop Shoulder Frock, Band B Trimmed Skirt ""m leaving asido these nattering ele- lV menta, there is really more of beau- H ty and smartness in this season's PJ styles than wo havo had for many n H year. B Ostrich Trimming on Frocks H Fur is till the smart trimming for PJ all garments, and it promises to re- H mn,n ln favor well into tho spring. B Thero is already a hint hero and H Ihero, however, tho designers and B manufacturers are tentatively reach- B '"E out for an attractive successor. B In on0 of the smart shops tho other B morning, a most attractive afternoon B dress was displayed; it was made In B Russian effect, was very slmplo, and B sparingly ornamented, tho only trim- B mlng, in fact, being bands of ostrich B in lho samo shado of blue as tho dress edging Iho high, standing col- Iar, tho cuffa nnd tho lower edge of B tho blouso peplum. Tho effect was B pleasing and perfectly appropriate H for tho warmer weather. H Trimmings for Spring Hats B Whether ostrich as trimming for H hats will bo fnvorcd to any great do- B greo, Is still n question; that It wll' B ho used considerably as In tho past season or two, for fabrics, odd llttlp H stickups, balls, rosettes, nnd similar H effects, on tho chic small bats which H aro being Introduced as first models B fur spring, lias already been confirm-B confirm-B C(I Many handmado hats aro being H shown this season. The new braids H are mostly shiny; glaco effects will H predominate, although ono sees some effective dull finished hemps and tn-H tn-H gals. A new glaco braid from Paris rosombles nothing so much 03 tho scales of a fish, and it is appropriate-H appropriate-H ly named fish scale straw. Soma tlowors will bo used on tho new hats and quantities of ribbon'. Tho now colors in millinery aro. generally . speaking, black, which Is quite as H strong a8 over, goranlum pink, ab- slntho, pollshod gold, mint green and H baby chick; the-last a charmingly w suggestive title. IS Among tho attractive millinery no. thm tlons being displayed In tho shops, T nd worn at tho southern resorts, aro sets consisting of hat, handbag and collaretto, and fashioned of fall- 1o, or tho now soft luster satins. Ono of tho most nttractlvo qf thoso is developed in tho now Callot col- or, a soft shade of pinkish lavender. Tho hat is very slmplo, a medium B Rft,'r turned up shnrply on tho left slilo, having no contrasting trimming; tho bag Is of tho samo Boft luster "atln as tho hat, and tho collaretto, nUo of silk, Is corded about on Inch apart and finished with long ribbon ends for tying. These sets aro being mado up in many colors and aro unusually un-usually effecttvo ns a finishing touch on an afternoon frock of Bilk, or ono of the sheer cottons. Fashions In Handbags Now that so much attention Is being be-ing given to details, and In conscqu-enco conscqu-enco we nre all presenting a better groomed appcarenco than ever be fore the handbag Is shown considerable consider-able attention. Onco upon a time It was considered for Its useful qualities alone. Now It lends an -added touch of color or richness to tailored suit and afternoon frock, and Its appropriateness appro-priateness for both must bo considered. consider-ed. Tho voluminous bag of soft mo Vl! McCitL 3 1 Illustrating the Cape- rocco and like soft leathers In dark colorings, tho black patent leather bag, lined with bright red or cream-colored cream-colored raoiro silk, and tho envelope purses, also lined with bright allies, aro good form with tailored suits. Thero aro somo attractlvo novelty striped leathers also being used with dark tailored suits very effectively. Antlquo brocades, Jnpancso embroideries, embroid-eries, and dyed laces are fashioned into in-to effective and artistic bags for tho afternoon gown. Sovernl of tho newest fashion features fea-tures aro Illustrated In tho afternoon frocks illustrating this letter tho cape-col'far cape-col'far Is ono, tho drop-shoulder and attractlvo slcevo is another. The band-trimmed skirt is now and effective, effec-tive, and tho fullpolntcd tunic is smart and becoming. |