Ladies' Column.

Alexandra Herald and Central Otago Gazette, Issue 423, 2 June 1904, Page 2

Ladies' Column.

Latest London arid Paris Fashions, Bt MISS ADA MELLEB, JjADT Joubnalist, &c.

j [Ail Bights Besebvbd.] TWO EVENING BLOUSES. BHE development of the blouse has been such that even the cheapest is tastefully designed, while one hardly sees two patterns alike infinite variety being offered in the multitude of made-up chiffons, crepes, and other filmy fabrics tbat compose the blouses of the hour. The round neck has come in again with the revival of early Victorian modes, and is consequence the berthe of lace or Bequined net is a much-'

used ornament en the evening blouse, which is usually finished at the waist with folds panne or Oriental satin. A white spangled with gold accompanies, with great eucceas, a white, or white and gold dress; while the black evening blouße ia handsomely accommodated with a bertha of black net spangled with silver or black sequins, and the dress of emerald greea or sapphire blue transparency is met by a collar with seqnins to match, when daring effects are not despised. The two evening blouses sketohed are simple styles for

lace, set, or chiffon. The little saque of black-spotted net has a shaped yoke of black sequins and velvet and laoe applications above, it should ba mounted over a fulness of net, bat the tucked sleeves should not be lined. The second blonse is aprettjstyle for a young girl, and makes up well in ecru lace over chiffon, with a gathered berthe and knot of velvet ribbon matching the belt. The elbow sleeves are finished with frills of lace. Instead of the berthe, a Victorian fichu might be worn, knotted in front.

A GIEL'S PARTY FROGK. A pretty little frock for »-■#£ of from twelve to fourteen years is sketched herewith, and is suitable for parties. The materials are white Jap silk and Valenciennes or other fine lace, with insertion to match. The frock hangs of deep insertion! and is finished with a

flounce of lace and little bows oE white satin ribbon, with a sasb to match. The sleeves are compos ad of frills of lace, and bands of lace insertion are let into the silk all over the frook, the insertion being threaded with white satin ribbons. A knot of turquoise bebe velvet brightens the bodice. The sash might be pale blue instead of white, if preferred.

FASHIONABLE JEWELLEBY.

Fashions in jewellery change, even as fashioas in dress. A few years ago heavy settings were imperative with good jewellery ; to-day taste is all for lightness, and even the most valuable stone is set as lightly as possible in a slender monnt of rol<3. Formerly the setting of a stone in a brooch, locket, or other trinket was a massive affair, as conspicuous as the glittering gem itself. A. necklace, for instance, of the old-fashioned sort would be all of heavy gold, with perhaps a jewelled snap and pendant locket, the latter also of solid gold wita an ornament of precious stones placed in the centre; while now the moat fashionable neckwear is tbe slender chair of platinum, as fine as possible, with an elegant little pendant of coloured stones and tinted enamel, the setting of whioh is practiosllyjniper" ceptible. These novel, take all sorts of uncommon snapea,and the making of them has started a new art industry for gentlewomen, many of whom are turning ont the loveliest of enamels and selling them well, Possibly the fancy for these artistic trinkets will prove but a passing one—just as the cra«e for she long bead neck-chain soon exhausted re-self—-but it is young yet and ought to last for years. One hears that large round ear-rings are coming in again, and, in belief of this, certain shops have laid in quantities of rings of the kind, the most decorative of whiuh are enorusfced with pearls, turqugises, or oorals.

Well-mF.de bread sauce, and either redcurrant, or cranberry jelly, should be served with turkey.