NEW MILLINERY.

Manawatu Herald, 17 March 1898, Page 4

NEW MILLINERY.

Great Width Across tho Forehead In Bats and Bonnets— Jeweled Fins. Never wero thero moro radical changes Jn tlio millinery world. We aro accustomed to upstanding aigrets nnd to broad bows nt tho back of tbo head, but now extraordinary width carried across tho forohend promises to bo the fashion in both bats and bonnets. As wings are the prominent feature in these front trimmings, the now models aro suggestive of bees and other insects. Those who have made a raid against tho wearing of feathers ncSA not be alarmed. These wings aro formed of pailletted, jet paillettes in preference, for the reign of the sequin would seem tohavo only just begun. They aro worked into a 6omblnnce of wings on net or on chiffon, tho patterns generally sufficiently open to show tho groundwork. Tho hata aro gigantic. Them is a' disposition for hats to assumo tho squaro form, and a curious in* stance of this is an open black straw, the brim formed of ono broad box plait on either side over tho cars. It is covered with green velvet. Wreaths of lilies of the valley and foliage cover tho back and front, while underneath aro three green

roses, ono in the conter^of tho back and ono on cither side. - No flower is so much in favor as roses, but they aro used in Paris in most unnatural colors. Wonderful as aro tho trimmings of tho front of tho hat, equal attention has been paid to tho back. Admirable,- but eccentric, is a lace hat, with somo four gigantic loops on either side of dahlia satin ribbon, easb width, softened by a mixture of black laco. Tho crown is gold and black, and rosos aro introduced upon it outside and in of tho dahlia tone. Thero is a new straw called "satin straw," which is not only used for the plait, but is formed into rosottcs and might easily bo mistaken for baby ribbon. Many of theso straws are shot to resrmblo tho ribbons used with them. More foliage Is in demand this season, and black violets are frequently used. Large rosettes formed of whito or butter colored laco, which are plaitings rather than rosettes, ore placed at the back of crowns, while lace ends fall down by tho side of the coil at tho back. Large ornamental jewel pins nro used and jewels appliqued on to tho material. Toques arc broad across the face, like the hats, and liberally trimmed with roses or foliage at tho back. Crowns seem higher and assert themselves rather more. Tho cut shows a hat in fancy pink straw. The brim is cut away at tho back and replaced by a cluster of roses shaded from pink to crimson. Thevo is nn under brim of plaited black laco and n shaded pink glaca silk bow in front on the crown, j The ornamunts aro in jot. Tho toquo is in '. ► burned straw, trimmed with chine ribbon, cerlso roses,*crcam laco nnd buckles.

I Xa It a Forerunner of Coming Style? I

fashion's Echoes. I

Bound waists will continue in favor through the coming season, except perhaps for stout women, to whom they are not very becoming. Plain skirts are likely to remain plain, but this will be diversified by openings at the side and sometimes by distinct front breadths in evening dresses. Short circular capes in velvets of all colors meet a general want, for most women find them suitable outdoor garments to be worn with large sleeves. - The oropons of the 6hops show that bright colors will be worn — sen green, china blue, vieuz rose, water oress green and royal blue. Substantial tweed and heather mixtures are flecked with white, and a suspicion of light blue horo and thero gives an added brightness. Small checks will be worn, all differing greatly, yet all commendable. Fancy alpacas appear again, and the fancy spots interwoven on a woolen ground In plain colors, such as were worn in the early Victorian ura. Shirt waists continue to multiply in variety, and besides tho regulation chambray waist with tho stiff turnover collar there ' are dainty ones of dotted Swiss, striped I with a color and made with tho soft draped band at tho neck, which can bo replaced by one of satin ribbon.

Her Name.

In search from A to Z they passed And "Marguerita" chose at last, But thought it sounded far more sweet To call the baby "Marguerite. " When grandma saw the little pet, She called her "darling Margaret." Next Uncle Jack and Cousin Aggie Sent cup and spoon to "little Maggie/* And grandpa the right must beg To call tho lassie "bonny Meg." From "Marguerita" down to "Meg!" And now she's simply "little Peg."