The Abilene Reporter. (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 49, Ed. 1 Friday, December 2, 1892 Page: 3 of 8
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LADIE'S COLUMN.
Chat on Fathlons.
After the fierce conflict among politi-
cal parties that of fashion leaders
-seems very tame and flavorless.- There
is however a certain amount of ex-
citement 'and eager expectations for
' onlookers in watching the conflict still
going on between the leading fashion
creators. Although it is nearly mid-
season there still continues considerable
uncertainty as to whether there shall
be a revival of Louis XV styles with
toururc paniers and short skirts for
day and long trains for evening wear
or whether the short waists and cling-
ing skirts of the first empire shall be
again worn.
For evening wear there is a marked
preference for the empire styles. The
new empire skirt consists of four
breadths A straight breadth a yard
wide is placed at the back arid front;
and a triangular-shaped breadth a yard
widp at the bottom and graduated to a
sharp point at the top is placed on
either side. This makes a skirt two
yards around at the top and four at
the bottom. The fullness of the top
is gatheied on to a band and arranged
to fall principally at the back though
there is some fullness in the front and
at the sides. This design is com
mended for light materials which must
be gathered at the waist it they are not
made over a foundation of silk. It
will po doubt be a popular model for
cotton dresses next season wnen em-
pire styles in a modified form may be
adopted in general dress. For tins
season this extreme change ot fashion
will be seen chiefly on full dress occa-
sions. As to short waist only well rounded
slight figure can wear them becomingly
yet it must be granttd that the fashion
di on the increase. No style exactly
. repeats itself and the new short-waisted
bodice is much more graceful in cut
and finish than its predecessor much
(less suggestive of neglige and care-
less adjustment than those of the Re-
camier or the Watteau women who
are now unjustly made responsible for
much that is grotesque and ungraceful
in dress
A return to short waists banishes
the corset and tashion here comes to
the aid ofhjgieneand modern dress-
reform and may lead to waists of gen-
erous girth and hips after the pattern
of the Grecian models.
There is in the renaissance a sugges-
tion of powder and'patches and a cer-
tain fancifulness in dress which it is
hoped will be only a suggestion and
will not be carried out as a slackening
of dress law h s been too otten fol-
lowed by a moral slackening.
Tbe follies of the court where these
styles prevailed and the upheavals that
followed are familiar to any student ot
Freilch history
If one is really desirous of being in
the latest fasnion.she will add three or
four inches to the width of her shoul-
ders. A This may be done by wearing a short
cape flounce or large epaukties ar
ranged with much fullness on top ol the
sleeVe.
A broad effect to the chest is sought
after by those who consider newest
styles important and tins is done by
having .enormous lapels put on' all
dresses and outer garments. Sleeves
are as large as the watit and regular
ballon pattern.
In order tn be well dressed the en
tire toilette must be in harmony and
for this reason the hair is now dressed
in classic empire fashion The back
hair is dressed in a soft coil in the nape
oftheneckso as to display fully the
contours of the head. This coil is
sometimes placed considerably higher
tbe whole matter depending upon the
shape of the head. The front hair is
waved and drawn back so that 'it falls
in a closely curled fringe low on the
forehead or according to the manner
most becoming to the head- This sim-
ple classic style of coiffure is suitable
for the morning and for general wear
and is likely ' to supersede short hair.
Young ladies who have liad their hair
cut may again let it grow to womanly
length. For evening wear the hair is
drcsssd more elaborately but the clas-
sic coiffure remains the model.
Bells and girdles play a conspicuous
part in gowning and among the latest
sty'ea in belts is the Marie belt so called
' because Prince Mane ot Edinburgh
firs wore one is composed of satin or
velvet ribbon about an inch wide laid
in successive rows which are fastened
at the back and front on a whalebone
covered with a piece of velvet or satin.
The ribbon is mitred on this whale-
bone and it is drawn down at the sides
making the: belt the shape of a pointed
bodice. It 5s better to have such a
belt fastened on the side. It is hot de-
sirable it should curve down sharply
at the side as it is hot likely to set so
well if it does A great many of those
ribbon belts' arc made straight around
and composed of as many as seven
rows of ribbon thougn five rows are
more common. They are pretty worn
with a morningdress or with an empire
tea-gown trimmed with ribbon.
As the season progresses prevailing
modes in in Itintry show some modifica-
tions While felt plateaux arc still used
the new and prettier cloth is now a fa-
vored material. The quality must be
very fine with an almdst satin finish
and ofthe pretty riew color Of these
green in every shade is much liked as
well as the many rich tones of red nd
brown White hats are made lovely
with fur feathers and velvet and as a
passing fancy plaid is the idol .of the
hour. Oodey's Magazine so many
years authority in fashions in the De-
cember .number has this description of
late models.
"Among the new imported models
is a lovely hat in the Henr II style
which has a soft crown of emerald green
velvet draped on a brim of Nile green
cloth which is smoothly lined with the
velvet In front is a large bow of em-
broidered Persian galon secured an
emerald buckle and finished with fancy
aigrette. Another hat has a brim
composed entirely of silk cord and
narrow strips ot felt all in a pretty
shade of fawn &nd woven together
basket fashion. The full crown is of
golden blown velvet caught up tn the
center wiVli a large steel buckle and
arranged uvward turning plaits which
end m front in two sharp points.
Prince's tips matching the crown two
standing up suaight 'while one droops
over the hair ornament the back
where they are secured with a velvet
knot and a steel buckle. Fort Worth
Gazette.
Piano Drapery.
The back of a piano which is now
exposed to the front ofthe room is an
ugly object that must be concealed by
some method of drapery. It is to be
regretted that manufacturers do not
finish off tht; backs of their upright
pianos in a manner which will render
them less unsightly objects. Every
lover of music knows that a great deal
ofthe quality of the voice is lost in
singing against a wall and for this rea-
son it is very desinble that the back
ofthe piano should face the open part
ofthe room. A simple decorative cur-
tain strung on a rod is a good arrange-
ment. Where it is not desirable to
use a curtain the top of the piano may
be draped and a lounge with a high
back placed against it though this is
a rather awkwird way of solving tins
problem and some arrangement of a
crane or rod is much more desirable.
How to Lessen Wrinkles.
Those having a flibby skin aie
troubled most with wrinkles. Years
ago the ladies of England used a
substance called lwool fat" which
they obtained by getting the clippings
ofsheeps wool and steeping it in
alcohol. It can be prepared at home
or found at the druggist. A very good
pomade for the same purpose may be
made from the lollowing recipe: One
ounce of wool fat one ounce of olive
oil one ounce of spermaceti one
ounce of white wax one-fourth of an
ounce of camphor gum. Put the cam-
phor gum into the oil let it s'and one
hour then add the spermaceti and
wax. Put all in a dish and set it in
a pin of hot watqr over the fire When
dissolved stir until smooth take from
the fire and stir agsun until cold. Ap
ply this every night before retiring
washing it off the next morning with
warm water.
Cloud Advertising.
The old idea of advertising by throw-
ing illuminated designs on the clouds
lias been revived in England and some
of the London papers are appalled at
the prpspects which it opens out. It
appears that a select party of engineers
gathered together near London and
made some very successful experiments
in throwing luminous letters on clouds
by means of electricity and the sugges-
tion to cover the sky with luge flaming
adv-rt.semenls naturally followed. One
leading paper after expressing thocon?
victionthat the county council have
battled in vain against 'ky signs" on
the tops of houses if the clouds them-
selves are to be utilized fur business
purposes state.i that it has received a
letter from three electricians to the
effect that they patented an invention
of this nature six months agq. They
further assert that not only did they
succeed in projecting the image of
letters' and landscapes on natural
clouds but are able to crcat artificial
clouds for the purpose so as to be
practically independent of the weather.
New York World.
John G Martin has returned from
Nashville where he has been for the
past year and re-opened his black-
smithing and horseshoeing shop at
the old stand where he will be pleased
to serve his old patrons and the pub-
lic generally 4otr.
Absolutely pure corn whiskey at the
Gilt Edge saloon. 34-tf
XT 8. Dep&rtmnnt of Agriculture.
WEATHER BUKKAU.
Abilene Texas November alli l8ga.
The chief of the weailier bureau requests
he publication of the following dnta com-
piled from the I ccord of observations for the
month of December taken at litis station dar-
ing a period of seven years.
It l believed that the facts thus set foith
wilt prove of interest to the public as well as
the special student ah wing as they do the
average and extreme conditions of the more
Important meteorological elements and the
range within which such variations maybe
expected to keep during any corresponding
month.
TEMPFRATURK
Mean or normal temperature 59.9 deg
The warmest December1 was that of 1889
with an average of 59.6 deg.
the coldest December wa that of 1887
with an average of 40.4 deg.
The highest temperature during any December
was 80 deg. on the 3 18851
The lowest temperature during any December
was 9 deg. on the 5th 1886.
rR&ariTATiOf.
Average for the month 1. 29 inches.
Average number of days with .01 of an inch
or more 4.
The greatest monthly precipitation was 3.29
inches in 18S8.
The least monthly precipitation was .T
inches in 1886 1889.
The greatest amount of precipitation recorded
In any 24 consecutive hours was 1. 90
inches on December 25 1888.
The greatest amount of snowfall recorded in
24 consecutive hours (record extending
to winter of 1884-5 only) was 5.9 inches
ou December 15th l6lji 1887.
CLOUDS AND WEATHER.
Average number of cloudltss days 15.
Average number of partly cloudy days 10.
Average number of cloudy days 6.
WIND.
The prevailing winds have been from the
south.
The highest velocity of the wind dming any
December was west Co miles on the 31st
1890.
ALLEN HUELL
Observer Weather Ilureau.
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Hoeny, John, Jr. The Abilene Reporter. (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 11, No. 49, Ed. 1 Friday, December 2, 1892, newspaper, December 2, 1892; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth330790/m1/3/?q=%22~1%22~1: accessed July 16, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Abilene Public Library.