Fashions At Saratoga

An entire independenee regariling cosumes, is a peculiar cliarm in Saratoga fe ; extremes in opposite direetions lífording a constant and amusing conxast. Economy and utility flnd expression in heavy gray linen suite, with either blazer or Eton jackets, trimmed with embroidered linen bands, small buttons at the corners of sailor collars or not unfrequently a vine or band of embroidery is carried down the back, flniahed by a flowered ribbon knot with a long end. Six or eight fancy fronts to one dress give a constant variety, and tucked white muslin or lawn fronts are new and inexpensive ; the tuoks running crosswise in waists, fronts or sleeves. While piques are very popular here as breakfast dresses the prettiest having a row of insertion around the jacket and doublé revers about an inch and a half from the edge ; a pink or blue silk front adding the necessary touch of color. As a matter of course, pretty shirt waists and black skirts are seen on all sides. i,atj;ü in the dav organdy, grass linen or silk dresses begin to come out, and then criticism jy ones neiglibors is to be expected. A ] .Liiiii apple green silk dress, worn by a lovely blonde, made round waist, with white lace bretelles, very full on the shoulders, a green velvet belt and collar, looked so sweet and simple, among the figared organdíes and china silks in its immediate vicinity. The hat wom with this costume was of pure white fancy straw with green tulle bunched high and full in front, held by two pearl buckles, and a large pink rose was placed at eaeh side. Jusi back of the two roses, two green -'Bird of Paradise" plumes drooped over, at either side. At the back were puffings of tulle and pink roses enough to trim an ordinary hat. A white chiffon parasol and long white gloves, completed the lovely ensemble. CAPES are very fluffy this season, probably as rivals to hats and sleeves, and a particularly handsome one of stiff ecru lace encrusted with gilt spangles over cliangeable silk, has a border (below the lace) of altérnate rosettes of white ehiffon and brown ribbon striped with green, the two colors blended in the foundation. A species of white satin acket front, closed under the cape by small Khine stone buttons, was embroidered in green and brown silk, and designed as a genuine protection. The neck was flnished by ecru lace combined with green and brown chiffon, in high, full ruchings. A wool suit is an essential in all travelling outfits, and in view of summer showers, or rainy da's, those who are experienced in such matters, always use the Duxbak Rainproof Binding for the skirt wliich turns the water (as the name indicates) never loses its color, and lasts as only one of the "S, II & M" branda can do. COOL EVISÍINGS BEING OL"T RICH 3IATEKIALS, andsince the corouation of the Czar, the general popularity of velvet has greatly increased. A beautiful forest green velutina costume worn by a young society matron, attracted attention even here, from the lovely shade and richness of the fabric, second only to the personal beauty of the wearer. The skirt was plain, and not extremely wide, with short basque linen with pale pink chiffon front : epaulets of Yenetian lace over the sleeves, and two side pieces, shaped like pocket flaps, attached to the basque at either side of the front. If hats become mach larger, the space occupied by the fashionable women will be a matter of consideration. Some hats are tilted f ar over the forehead, as a consequence of the flowers at the back, which in their turn force the hair very low down, almost on the neck. Wide taffeta ribbon loops, in clusters at the sides, with tulle at the center, and ribbon at the extreme back, constitute the trimming of a Parisian hat, displayed here by an extreme fashiouisi Stylish coiffeurs are low and yery broad fluffy hair standing out at the sides and the pompadour roll is affected by al! who can stand the ordeal, and a gooc many who cannot.