vw itiK l.vh I? II in no usel
TWT 1 for mothers to declare any niorc'
I ihi II In illfllriilt to dress chll-
dren, fur never wore tin- require
ments of the Juvenile world more
ronslderciL Even the dressing of II"" awk
ward agethe gtrl all legs unci arms, arid
the Isjy a hobbledehoy has become 11 com
parutlrely easy rnattrr, whlli for tho
naturally graceful child effective models
are almost confusingly thick.
All sorts of charming dov'cc" '
mengenicsaj of growing girls, amniiK which
in a new liertha and 14 ve, c.
liligord widths. The berth'!, v.iiic!i Is cut
circular and delicately trimmed, fall (jften
to the belt, forming a complete cao. Some
times the skirt la Hhirred at the hips, mime
times it Is only gathered, and In this ense
above tho wide hem there may bo several
large tucks.
For girls lelow this stage those who still
show the roundness of babyhood new
fashions have a doll-like charm. Little
gored skirts are of an Incredible fhnrtness,
decked. In silk Instances, with tiny nich
ing of ribbon and quiiii.ig of late, these
sometimes forming wreaths and garlands.
Ths bodices on such toilettes are equans
pretentious, high necked in most cases, and
sometimes adjusted with whalebone, for
whalebono and even regulation corset bod
Ices are worn by such ages In France. High
lace and rlblsin stocks, wide crush belts of
Ilk or panne, and elaborate undersleeves
axe other features of thejie charming little
gowns, which, of course, constitute the best
bib and tucker.
Along with (his delicious Hnery, Import
ers also show other elegancies not usually
accorded maids of 8 and 10. An automobile
coat of red leuther, with a hood to match,
Is supplied by one firm for a girl of 6. An
other firm displays summer driving wraps
for several ages In embroidered pongee,
while real lace veils are supplied for curly
heads from 1 to i. These, which are white,
of course, drape curtain fashion the fronts
of elaborate ske bonnets. In whose bouf
fant face trimmings delicate flowers are
put.
nut to chronicle spring fashions cor
rectlyfur February Inaugurates spring and
summer style for children It Is necessary
to dwell longest upon wash textures, these
constituting their main wear.
The wash materials now in the market
dearly demonstrate the Increasing demand
for beauty. Colors and designs, with even
the most Inexpensive of the wash goods,
were never lovelier, and the majority of
them have besides the added virtue of
really standing water
For the white or colored piques, which
Will be much used, narrow wash fringes
to match are seen, these edging on made
up models for girls of several ages quaint
cape-collar and Ho wing-sleeve effects. Kx
qulsite flower tints are shown by the now
piques, ducks, linens and drills, and upon
the handsomer frocks displayed In these
materials superb effects in braiding or
hand embroidery are encountered.
The tinted chambrays And Scotch ging
hams, every year used, are still combined
With white Hamburg embroideries, with
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beadlngs of this often Joining the Beams of
both bodices und skirts.
t'hallle. is not usually accounted a wash
texture, but the new chaUles are war
ranted washable, and many d'spliy charm
ing border effects. Narrow wash ribbons
are combined with those, with sometimes
11 stout lace for the yoke and cuff bands,
but whatever the model of the challie
frock, it Is always deadened with an eye
to the washtub.
nut the growing fondness for immacu
late freshness results nut only in fast
tints, but In the placing of white above
all color. Never, merchants declare, were
white wash textures supplied In vaster
quantities or more exquisite varieties,
from the heaviest linen crash, as coarse
In some Instances as a basket weave, tho
DAINTY WASH FIN BUT
goods run to textiles as fine as
cobwebs. A party gown for a girl of 12
Is mode of three and a half yards of Paris
lawn fifty Inches wide. Only upon the
bertha edge and around the neck and
sleeve bunds U the Jace used, und then
only a single insertion and ruffle. The
plain skirt Is gathered full and deeply
hemmed, and IS cents a yard Is the cost
of the val lace used. With such dresses
and other airy white frocks, colored sashes
will be much worn, the hair bow and a
bodice knot matching.
A pretty and stylish fad Is to have the
ornaments worn also express the color of
the ribbon, coral beads with a sash of the
sc. me shade, turquoise with blue and umb-r
with yellow. For dress-up puriM'es, white
stockings ore considered a necessity, and
so much Is tlds understood that the black
legs once admired seem now distinctly out
of date. Rlris below ii, like boys of a sim
ilar age, continue to wear white sivks, und
for them short neckchains of white coral
the round beads faintly tinged with pink
are a new caprice.
In truth, everything Is done to make the
small child, whether boy or girl, pretty and
picturesque, and no sooner is u popular
Juvenile created In fiction than the gar
ments peculiar to him or her appear In
real life. The long-wn lstcd blouse suits
worn by an Irrepressible oungster of re
cent fiction have been a lioon to 2-year-olds
who hitherto were confined to the ignominy
of frocks. The skirt-like tail of the coat
makes the getup sufnciently babyish for
looks and the tiny knickers underneath
supply the mannish touch every small bey
craves.
Puch suits are seen in all the sh-p i
children's wear, and though n't litnl..! !n
little pink and blue chambray mode' r.re
easily recognised.
Many Russian blouse suits are seeti fi,r
boys more advanced In years, but somehow
such models seem to rc.minenrt tliem
sclvas principally to chappies around and
only slightly above the baby stage. A
dressier suit made in pique, duck and linen
is called "the duke." Knee trousers and a
tailless blouse with a straight militsry col
lar shapes the model of this, which may
show edges of color with a matching sasli
knotted Spanish fashion at the left knee.
Youths are next In the order of conse
quence, but except in the rase of country
suits, strictly ajn-aklng, the thin tweeds and
flannels and serges used this long while
continue to dress them. It is only In the
matter of details that their manly and
matter-of-fact trurnure is altered, and
those details are confined to odd waist
coats, eccentric colored handkerchiefs and
flashy ties.
Apropos of such splendors and the colored
shirta, which will be worn by both men
FOR IAD AND LASSIE.
and boys, one recalls a shirt sported In
Henri Murger's-lnlmitable "Vie de Boheme"
patterned modestly with a design of "wild
boars chased by dogs." Kxactly this story
may not be told by the male bosom this
summer, but it will be a tale closely re
sembling It; for pointer dogs and tetrler
and bull pup heads appear on a number of
the new masculine shirtings.
Those designed for feminine use. when
colored, run to extremo simplicity of pat
tern and delicacy of tint, with black and
white effects everywhere abounding. White
shirtings are still more seen, the made-up
garments displaying for the girls who are
permitted to wear them the strict tailor
finish which is now approved. For girls
under 12 the prim severity of shirtwaists Is
not advised, but above that age they may
be worn, und much of their staldness taken
away by a new skirt model. This ia a full
pleated affulr held over the shoulders with
ornamental suspender bands of the same
material, which gives the shirtwaist under
neath a more childish look. This skirt, es
pecially if it Is made In dark material
such as blue atrge will be found a valu
able addition to a schoolgirl's wardrobe.
Both colored and white waists may be
worn with it. and a touch of smartness be
gained by one of the wide leather belts,
, which have succeeded tho very narrow
ones of a year ago.
These belts, originally designed in Paris,
and costing still, In the imported shape, any
w in re from $7 to $12 these last embroidered
are almost as much worn by children as
grown-ups. The handsomest models In them
are double or triple tongued with gilt or
ellver harness buckles, and the kid of the
softest quality, which, because of the
width of the belt, is necessary for a good
tit
Others far die;, per than these styles,
however, may h;ee the tongui gathered
fussily lhroul' u single square leather
buckle, and the .x:ng girl who hus enly 75
to i i d " her belt will find euiu
sorts quite good enovgh.
Belts for young children of both sexesj
are an absolute requirement, the long
waisted bodices and blouses calling for
them. For these ages, however, the leather
girdbi Is very narrow, entirely unshaped
and supplied with the plainest metal
buckle. MART DEAN.
Frills of Fashion.
Champagne Is tho leading tint in spring
veilings.
For wening wear . cream color divides
fawn with white.
Dressy summer gowns will be trimmed
with triple bice ruffles.
Immense quantities of lace will be used on
both day and evening1 gowns.
There are pieces of the pottery which are
decorated with a clover design, leaves and
blossoms; there are sweet pea designs.
fruits of difrerent kinds as well as manjr
roses and the chanticleer family.
A touch of gold Is Introduced in nearly
all the passementeries, embroideries and
luces.
To lend a bright touch to summer cos
tumes of white mohair and serge pearl
buttons, with relief detdgn in gold, will be
used as garniture.
Mohairs, thin c'oths, plain, flecked and
plaid Scotch tweedsi and materials with lace
effects name the leading favorites among
spring fabrics.
A new aspirant for recognition Is Scan
dinavian embroidery, represented by an
openwork design on crash. It Is to be hail
in sets constating of cape, collar and cuffs
and galloons and allovers.
Odd little foot stools are made wl'h the
standards of the sawbuck, cross-sticks be
ing used, and the tops are covered with
different materluls that give good effect
and service at the same time.
A small wull closet for medlHr.es has
double doors which, when open, show the
lnsldes lined with bottles, big and little,
ready to be filled. In the body of the cab
inet are many compartments for scissors,
lint, sterilized cotton, court plaster and the
various articles required for first aid to
the Injured.
A tJiin of beauty U a Joy forever.
.T. FELIX GOl'RAUD'S ORIENTAL
CREAM. OR MAGICAL BEAUTIF1ER
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