Show for owr in it seems to we are taking time by the forelock in the matter ot fashions here in paris earlier this eon than ever before there ie a perfect fever of anxiety abroad as to what to wear and buy in the feminine world not only for the present but for months to come sufficient unto the day to mind would be a more comfortable watchword tor the stay at homes as I 1 hardly anticipate that an entire belling out of materials in the french chops will come to pp s in the next few weeks the woman ho watts will have a chance hot only of purchasing Tur chasing just what she wants n materials but the etalea themselves will be more assured later for the southbound traveler it la another proposition as summery crea tlona for sunny climes are an absolute necessity and one the coutur leres meet each year lent haa been depressing us tor several weeks and my lady having recovered from physical ennui Is now ready for the fray once more and as the social world la at a standstill her energy Is itself thinking about her millinery instead of her sins to be suto the theater 1 always a life saving station in the penitential season and the divine sarah has given us another pleasure in her portrayal of racines heroine in still that was a mere oasis in the desert plays may come and plays may go but fashions go on forever and the present spring styles are even more alluring ahan those of former years our minds wilt be given a good exercise in sartorial Eart orial gymnastics jumping from one century to another in the details of a single gown regards spring costumes in spite of the fact that one sees number of white and colored flecked tweeds and claths cloths the popularity of and fine face claths cloths by no means abates so far the little sack plaited baleros boleros and stole fronted coats share the honors with the pouched bodices and coals which latter show no signs of extinction in lightweight spring coats quite the smartest em artest are undoubtedly those which fit either tight or to the figure in three quarter length cape collars elaborately trimmed aiu lace and velvet some of the tweed jackets have a collar and annei vest of plain cloth in a contrasting color and are braided in scroll designs I 1 must not forget the particularly attractive copper and oxidized buttons with porcelain centers which decorate bt these jackets the plaited baleros boleros falling just to the waist line are very jaunty and becoming and are finished with innumerable stitch ings and strap pings of ane material which goes into their makeup and this Is very apt to be some of the canvases or voiles so much in boue although the voile Is such a beautiful material for bowne it hardly lend itself satisfactorily to the coat being too thin to stand the necessary press inga among the many smart black and white costumes one sees there are a number of vivid red and blue cloth frocks which are very chic these strong definite shades are quite popular for the moment as the pale colors we have been promised for the later spring month they are worn with barlous etalea and are almost uniformly trimmed with braid cassels tassels or fringe it 1 inevitable that fashion should I 1 hark back sooner or later to the original type 0 tailor gown close fitting to the figure with a clear cut outline as if to abote an old time one had been melted and poured in A grown of this description was worn the other day by a stunning looking wo kanand ma nand by the way it requires a person of this type to successfully wear a real tailor made this gown had beautiful straight developed in navy blue serge with black braid trimmings the coat had a waistcoat of creamy white cloth braided with gold and fastened ath close set rows of round gilt buttons I 1 have been viewing the new fabrics and find them all infected with a pas sion tor spots and flecks not large but small and sometimes irregular knots of color on the surface of the material in the spring claths cloths these spots and ianes will be the big thing and the peculiar fact Is that the canvases all have the appearance of being closely woven but in reality are very open A canvas with accidental dots of green red or blue and pink bopping rop ping up here and there on its makes an awfully attractive lowr when strapped with silk in some of the colorings I 1 saw a gray canvas flecked with green the other day and it was very this costume vaa adorned with tabs and strap pings of emerald green glace ath fine white ellk cord and silver as further this eray gown reminds roe ot a re mark made by a man well known in the world of fashion and letters who picked out a gray eown worn by a pretty blond and trimmed with creamy SPRING COATS WORN W lace and black velvet ribbon as tha ideal gown tor a woman for all time I 1 would like to adda add a violet toque to be worn with this creation of masculine taste one of the exquisite thin fabrics of the summer will b fine black silk grenadine as brilliant as gauze and almost as with large black depota such a material lends itsell easily to any extravagance in the matter of gathering or accordion plaiting and really looks as young as spotted muslin the pin spotted voiles are very winsome beige costume of this kind would be attractive made up with lace motifs and green ribbon velvet of course the shirt would be one of the new ones with a bodice 0 o match all cotton and linen stuffs seem to be mercerized zed much to their advantage and the old fashioned de laines are coming into vogue once more altogether fabrics will not stand in our way if we pretty summer frocks they come in such lovely pale shades and the dark tones are equally as good I 1 do hope the useful little tea coat Is as fully appreciated in america as it Is here it Is astonishing the number 0 uses these coats may be put to they were originally intended for 6 tea wear but they are just as charming for a quiet dinner indeed they are thrown over the as a wrap at restaurants or the theater and laet but not least they are warn as bed jackets A short length of oriental satin or crepe de chine Is an excellent foundation on which to hane the tea jackst which may be short or three quarter length as the wearer pleases the coat which la short behind and lone in front Is wonderfully becoming with a huge cape collar finished in front with a large chou but lot turn to the simpler glories of the bed jacket which has been be garment we have all been patronizing lately since la grippe began to get in her alne work and in passing let me eay that the french variety Is difficult to compete with and to fight the shivers with a charcoal stove ae ones only heating apparatus makes even paris unattractive for the moment to come back to the invalids jacket there la no need for one to be enveloped in a pink or blue flannel affair with a scalloped embroidered edge any more A loose comfortable coat can be made in any of the better materials or even old evening skirts cleaned and made up with contrasting A lace or hand worked collar brings the whole coat right up to date then for real warmth and there are beautiful colored zenanas these require really little trimming an edging of lace on the collar Is sufficient can a woman ever have too many hats or too many ideas about them have you ever noticed how a hat or rather the mere wearing of a hat alters a woman to most of the gender they are a saving grace while to a few whom nature has given a headdress art cannot bestow they detract from rather than add a charm to it 1 I were a man I 1 would never fall in love with a woman until I 1 had seen her minus a chapeau the lovely spring creations would almost transform a into a thing of beauty never has lime la mode taken such a turn toward originality and beauty in headdress this season everything indicates good taste and simplicity although that deceptive article comes just as high as ever the fashionable straw of the moment Is a chip which looks like shavings it Is obtainable in several lovely shades such as reseda bronze and certain shades of red everywhere the low flat chapeau reigns triumphant in the center of one model to simulate a crown was a bed of ivy leaves surrounded by a of pale blue satin on another reposed a bed of violets and their leaves buttercups Butter cups daisies and clover in conjunction with glace ribbon la a favorite combination of some milliners on the three cornered rough straws which are to be very popular for travel ing and all round hats are to be found soft ribbon and quills A large tuscan straw hat of the style was fetchingly trimmed with black velvet ribbon the brim decorated with rosettes of the velvet finished with center ornaments having loose falling pompons of onely plaited straw many ot the new hatkins are works of art a large baroque pearl for in stance being partially covered with a golden network another fancy Is tor small orchids in art nouveau gold but emerald and jade cabochon pins are highly approved TALBOT |