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About The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 13, 1897)
VI1WHJ&V 1 ' li-A-!! - Pi 11 J J iibmumliu. J, t-u.nnHnm9IR-K9i9R9HBIH ? 12 THE COURIER; - rmc Fashions of the Day. 'TacRwMaBkiee Carries all Before Two Safes of Color and Their Com Ub&m wsth Older TiateTkroit Mast be Long or Appear so Evcatng Gowas of Trans parent Material Over Solid Colors. .? it j U It is a rcptojrh C38t at American no men tbat they accept and adopt the fashions set for them, ticquett toning and uncomplaining. We taae our fashions, ray disparages, as children take the nur sery disease?, and they run throueh our rank, sparirg neither age nor sex. I am led to these cogitations by the ups and downs of the now all-prevalent Rutsian blouse. Some years ago, this form of garment, just as attractive in every way, then as now, was introduced but it did not take at all. I sup oss tte seed aid not fall upon gocd ground at any rate it failed to germinate. This seabon, however; it has taken the town by store), What the bolero was .last year, tfao Russian blouse is today. It appeats on gowns for bothdemi and full drees. There arc some new development in the ebaditgs of color and some of tha o d friends are retained. In rds I note as favorites Roman gladiolus, ccrrail. pivoine and cerisette, A novelty and a very taking cneis a pink called "ber ceu63." It only comes in the very hamsomest ot high priced brocades and satins. In the purples, the eoler of kings, there tea new (hade dedicated, in name at least, to thedignitaiiesof tho Church --called "prelat." It is especially ad apted to "bishops robes' and comes in superb vJvets and corded silkr. The up to-dato greens are Jourdain Rucse and tourcov m i -m (i. ivrt.. - JEa-T" mmwm t'-)u M. .JUjJL J X-tBHsm t. JSli3loSaliie JSaiaitarivxixa, Cor. I-itli o.iaxt AX All Kinds of Baths Scientific Masseurs. A Deep Sea Pool, 50x142 feet. Shavin"- Hairdressinjf. Drs. Everett, Managing" Physicians. saW in previous letterp, that street skirts must just clear the grmtmlad vics fioail risto the contrary notwith standing hi e eveninu gowns are to be almost universally demi train. Vicuna clith i a revival of an old material. Satin-nnUbed cashmeres not unlike Henrietta cloth will be much used, and while thee satin and soft tin- materials ishes are to be favored stuffs, jet there gown--also the more cosily. . The Jersey is no lorger an outcast gar ment and many of then 6hown are real ly handsome. Some of them are braided in gold am1 beads. They are to be worn under coats. 1 personally dielike the germent, but there arc times when it is not to bo sneered vl. The dressing of the neck is perhaps one of the most distinctive features of are many many nijsed stuffs, basket- the season, lhe pretty necKgear is checks and a large variety of such iroods mcst bewitching, and the mousseline do that will not be entirely neglected. in the shades mentioned, will be the gt eater favoritrs. Here again Ie-t me repeat what I have Many of the exel isive moJislc3 are makirg their bodices round or printed and on these costumes the showy and often beautiful buttons are important features. Rich braidirg is being exten- The reds, however, sive'y used and wide militarv braid is the skirt from waist to hem, and treats the body in tho same way. Evening waists are trimmed with bows of a de cided color, and tho latest whim of fash ion decrees three shades in ono color. A lovely waist in which was exhibited the above wrinkle was of white over pink silk with rosettes of tbreo shades of velvet, the datkest a rich red. Three shades of blue velvet are exquisite, in cluding the corn-flower tint, while the tnpst novel combination is violet with -pink, or even with blue. Great care must, however, be exercised in selecting te proper shades. The deep violets which is almost purple, is the smartest verp smart, but to my taste the choice is fine black braid, and the more elabor ate tho pattern the more effective the soie scarfs, botn in uiacic ana wnite, form a most attractive addition to the waistcoat. The long-neckeJ woman, whether she be likened to the graceful swan by her admirers or to the awkward and proper est to bo worn with blue, but crane by her detractors, is for the moment violets in all shades are to be favorite an object of envy to her short-throated colors for evening wear. Bisters. The poor dressmakers have had Black net gowns will bo very popular their sleep broken in the vain struggle and when made up over white o. pearl to give to the latter the "top-lofty" fash- gray are especially chic. ionable appearance of carryiug their I do not recall a time when negligee heads high in the air. The ribbon stock sacques have been shown so fascinating HI I I 9 ' " f ssvjt-., 'v'B Hi I bb i HHHHHHHIaV)W,''.MiHHHHHHHHBL) H I H l bSbSbSbSbbbSbSbSHHHBH El ! "'hHPJbWHsssJIhVhbBHHI 1 VKl UtJ fjBaBBBBBBVKHaBBBBBRaBaaaBBBBBBBBBBjBBj 2 J9.J 'HBaVaVBaVHBvBV-- holds itB ground stanchly. but the latest stuffs for neckwear are mohair and silk 'suede." or in such variety. These charming ac cessories of the wardrobe are made up in .the daintiest of French flannels, light Whatever my sisters may decide upon cashmeres or silks and satins. I saw for their winter toilets, my earnest ad- some exquisite specimens of white crape, vice to them is to put all their heart and lined with a pale color and trimmed with soul and throw all their weight upon their collars for the collar is to be the salient point of the seasonV style. A clever and chic little woman, not over blessed with the goods of this world, billows of lace and ribbons, velveis and gimp. They were part or a tronxseau, and dainty enough for dinner waists. There is a dressing sacque called the 'Geisha,' to my taste very unbecoming and who, therefore, is obliged to eke out and not likely to be popular, her dollars with her taste, said to me The revival of the chatelaine is to be that she formed her conclusions as to noted . There are some charming speci the success or failure of her toilets by mens of oxidized silver and others of the expression of the women she passed gold, while many are otubded with jew in street or ball loom. If she receives a els, carrying the cost of the baubles be kindly glance of admiration'dasbed with yond the means of most prudent women, envy her heart thumped vith happy lit- From these complicated affairs are worn tie boundscfjoy, whereas if the Lok' Suspended all sorts and varieties of merely betrayed a cold, critical interest knick-knacks, ranging from a pencil to a she felt that something in her makeup charity box. -Town Topics. was lacking, and upon her return home cast about until she had found and rem edied the error.' For the present season the height and effectiveness of the collar will, more than any other point, decide the fate of the costume. Influenced by a number of causes the winter gaeties are this year likely to ba late, but the outlook is becomiog every dav more encouraging. Eveuing gowns Customer (in grocery store) How much isyour butter a pound? Grocer Do you mean sweet butter, print butter, dairy, cream butter, best butter, fine butter, or butter? Debutante Unhappy marriages aro responsible for nearly all tho divorces. Veteran Yes, but divorces are re- are to be. if possible, more gorgeouB than sponsible for many unhappy marriages, ever, more brilliant in combinations and , contrasts. The favored materials are transparent gauze, net, tulle or chiffon made over some lovely tinted material, with laces and filmy gauzes interwoven TfeeaewLiacoln Steel Plate Range is made on honor from the best Rocky Mountain Csld Roles' Steel and Silver Grey "wrousfct Iron and SteeL With orooer care it will last aate-time. bis the mcst economical Range on the market in the consumption of fuel, with gold thread. Saaat .pak tae Lincoln Steel Plate Rangeclaim it will save it's cost in the saving Tf ;aT-ihle too iust now to practice fcealsfitwo years over a cast iron stove. l e make them in all styles and sizes. Ask ItiBpofcible.lTO. juet now w pracui.- ymr dealer far them and take no other. If he does not keep them write us and we will economy without sacrificing effect, Tor .aautevwarkeactivcredatTOfffdecot. We will be plad to hear from vmi. Mmtinn old silks and satins can be utilized for laaeaacr. Kcmember we pay the treigm. Ah. here 3 ou are at last: I have been scouring Chicago for you. Well, it needed it. , Satan Allow me to congratulate you. Suicide On what? , Satan On what you misse"d. EETAIL STORE 1028 O STREET, the foundations. Any we-man who as- pirc3 to be prudent will make no mistake ir she invests her capital'in soft, gauzy materials, trimming them with rows and Tupenny Have you proposed to'iliss Dasbaway yet? Scheruerly No, lam waiting for her rows ot velvet ribbons to match aiound to lay in her winter wardrobe. i Vi 1 i ? & .Ajat? fe-. jyal. ofcftA kkuVOb.