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About The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 18, 1897)
THE COURIER. tr" Fashions of the Day. edged with broad lace, which foil over the shoulders and into cascades down each side of the front, and outlining a My Dkakkst Aieuik: -Christmas center-vest effect of "Dresden silk" in is in the street, in the windows, stores pink and blue. houses, Jn the air and in the smiles cf Tea gowns are not worn without cor- everybody: even now one hears wo can- S9t8. Tho corset is a little Frenco affair not do this or that untd after the holi- which girdles tho waist, and gives tho days; we cennot do anything that is not low bust and largo hips and the look of incidental to Christmas joy and Now no corset, but withal an exceedingly Year's greeting. But. my dear, we dress! trim and graceful figure, and I wish you could have dropped into And this is now tho fashionable figure. Louise M 'a 5 o'clock the other after- The very fleshy woman must do tho noon and have viewed what the cold day best eho can. probably conhno herself brought out in fuis. to tho stiff back, stiff bust, straight up- Not one of tbese dear things laid a?ide anddown corset that treks her flesh her wraps, but "just dropped in for a away into odd corners and gives her minute because it was Louise." Louise dressmaker a chance to get a 'fit." smiled a bit at the subtle Battery and There is really no help for her if she kcex that if they remained in the warm will in these modern days of marsage rooms much more than the minute tho and culture-culturo physical-allow real sacrifice would have been tho effect herself to take on fat, of lace, si.k and fur combination; to Fat has really no excuse. It means throw aside the Turs at present means neglect of opportunities and laziness, the taking away of all gorgeousness. Fat and age como on apace because wo One costume was brown, gray and men will not understand that beauty blue: a brown brecaded satin skirt, the and youth come from within, and as brocade in latticed pattern, the squares years will travel on, "within" means beirg the usual three inches and physical culture bathing, diet and per- diagonal. In parenthesis, Adelaide, I sonal care in age as in youth, want to eay that the manufacturer who Tho reward of grace and French cor- desigced this pattern ia brocades was gets is tnough, my dear, to mako wo- reraarkably farseemg; tho lattice-work men get over indolent self indulgence. Btyle of trimming is now on everything. narrow velvet and braids being used to produce the effect. To return to the costume; the 'ich satin skirt swept back ward in thesuggested train, which, whilo cut two inches longer, does not lie on the floor. The waist was a blousa of brown velvet, showing the t'ainty out- Tkssx. The Gridiron. The determination of Western foot ball 1 0:1111-. to eliminate all roughness from the game and make the play lines of the back to perfection: the front more open with a great deal of ruii- opened over a vest of pale blue silk and ning and kicking, is worthy of much lace. Around the neck and out'ining commendation. The Tact that the the vest was a chinchilla collar, which Western style of play ha-; in the la-t fastened at the belt on one side. A huge two or tlnoe year-, become quite a chinchilla muff was part of the entirety: scientific and of so high a tyje. gives the hat was a toque affaire of brown e!- the universities of this district quite vet, chiucl.illa fur, cream lace and an as much right as any of the schools. 3S?!SJSsS Wle you lentior tlio :Xiiyic? s SHAW, you indicate the ACMIC of PIAXO PERFECTION. - -T?-x When other dealers offer you theirs for less money than that for which vou Remember that they doit because they can. Why? Simply because their pianos are poor er in quality and cost less, their statements to tje con trary notwithstanding-. Also remember that we have other GOOD pianos that we can sell you 0 for less money. The very best values for the price to be had in the 2 American market. 2 5 We also sell the Celebrated Washburn Mandolins and Guitars. Why 5 2 not buy a Piano. Guitar or Mandolin for that Xmas present you are 5 thinking about. " And then don't forget that the place to buy anything in the musical " line and buy it right, is at the warerooms of J can liuv the SHAW. aigrette. Pale lemon colored g'oves stitched with brown completed tho cos tume. As the wearer was a pure blonde, you can imagine the picture she made. to a voice in the construction of new rules. Heretofore, the entire foot-ball world lias Ir-cii guided by a few schools 1 k PIANO 60 Another costume was of sealskin and in the east and several experts from sable. It was, of course, a coat, but tho these schools. 1 1 I- argued that the skirt of it lapped in frontand was fas'.en- game was born in the east and (level ed to one side with three large sealskin oped by the schools there: that men buttons near the waist. The waist part of greater ovjierience live there. was brought in closely to the back with it 11 regards the first statement, this a belt of sealskin. The front was bloused is true, but it is no longer an argu- Western Repr sentatives, 130 So 13th st. 1 e ) asS?S?!Se doaway with this objective inassplav would be to require all seven men to in front, and when the collar was loosen- ment the game, is a highly (level- remain in their jw sitionoii the line. ed a lace vest showed. The collar was ped and as thoroughly undcrsto d of sealskin, with 6able tails in the back from the lakes west as anywhere, and one rever in front, of salle. which On the twenty-sixth of last month, fastened at the waist with head and representatives of a number of the tails. The cuffs were of sable. With Western schools met in Chicago ai.d this costume was worn a large black vel- planned together, to use some means vet hat with black plumes. by which the objectionable features of Persian lamb blouses were innumer- the game might be abolished. able. A pretty one waa made with a The most prominently disagreeable universally Used, and would produce cascade of the fur down one side, which, feature is the heavy mass play which, like the coat, was lined with pink bro- while it usually noted a small gain, is caded satin. With this was worn a black uninteresting to watch, and at the velvet hat tipped over the face; a plait- same time more injurious than others, ing of velvet made height in the back of Of all plays of this character the the hat and acros3 tho front was an im- "guards-back" was unanimously eon- mense bow of black and white plaid demned. The eatin ribbon fastened in the center with this are -dtm worn a cut-steel buckle. It was stunning in Myle of play which wins by simple effect and must bo a lato style, being brute strength more than skill, agility worn, as it was. by young Mrs. (5 ; and brain but, my dear, it surely smackeu of last Another change which is content- year. Vou know, even with all her Paris plated is to put more value uiMtti kick- and Vienna wardrobe, Mrs. G can- ing. and tints more highly develop it. not pass for a beauty, and I could not and make it more commonly Used, hole lint decide that she was clinging Of the eastern schools. Vale sCenis still to this "bowery style." because it or at most not allow them to move mire than a foot or two from their places. This would necessitate an open, running game. It would develop dou ble, triple and trick passes, criss and "fake" plays, all of which increase the excitement of a game It would make end running the style almost clear, fast, and vigorous game, with lots of kicking. The West is emphasizing the neces sity of this style of play. It shows that football is cleaner and better in this region, and the universities and men required to break colleges deserve considerable credit out. and it is a for their courage in carry ing it so far. To all appearances, the game next season will be improved in such a way that it willincrea-e in ppul;irit both with the layers themselves and the public. Gt: C. Siimh). Remember a pretty PAIR OF SLIPPERS Make a nice GHRISTMAS PRESENT We have them. sheilded her features more than do tho popular hats which set back from the face. Louise he:selt was in a ravishing tea rmvn There was a skirt of pin satin brocade in buds of a darkt r shade and for the U. of P. is the birth-place of finished withacream lacellounce.whkh the destructive mass plays. was headed with jewelled passementerie. A rule which would most effectually Opening over this skirt was the "gown to faor the proposed change very strongly. Vale's game this year was a running game, and it has always been her intention to bring it to the front. Of course Pennsylvania is oj jMised to any of the proved changes. OOOOOO. TTWW9 9 6 9 t c H. W. BROWN Druggist and Bookseller. WliltltiK'a Fine Stationery and Calling Cards 3 9 3 9 WEBSTER X RIM. lOti 0 SI. BOTH ME.V A XI) WOMEN. If you are willing to work, we can give you employment with GOOD PAY, and you can work all or part time, and at home or traveling. The work is light and easy. Write at mire for twins. etc.. to f ! lit ue silk, tied into blouse-effect Nothing more suitable for a present than a A 127 S. Eleventh Street. at the waist with blue ribbots. It was nice picture. Crancer & Curtice Co., 207 T PHONE 68. 1IIE HAWKS NURSERY COMPANY high at the tnroat with square collar. South Eleventh street. mr & Milwaukee, wis.