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Newspaper
Athens Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1915
Page
8
A fashion description emphasizes careful balance in color and material combinations. It features a slender tall figure, a white chiffon dress with turquois veil futile bolero, a short underblouse, blue taille accents, and pink rose embellishments on ribbon streams at the waist.
The Paris vogue features small tailored hats called Le Chapeau Tailleur made from covert and other materials. They have an underbrim of straw, narrow brims, and grosgrain ribbon bands with pearl buckles. Veils are worn neatly under the back veil pin for a canopy effect.
A simple blotting pad made from stiff cardboard foundations, edged with dark brown silk strips secured by adhesive. Pockets on both sides are also crafted from the same silk, forming a compact, portable blotter.
Instructions describe an easily made blotting pad case bound at the edges with narrow ribbon. It explains turning the material over edges and gluing on the back, with diagram A showing the underside. D and D indicate silk edge strips, B the pocket silk, C the board, pockets for blotting sheets, and sides for papers. The cover uses brown silk matched with ribbon, lined with soft silk, with ribbon strings to secure the flap and initials embroidered where indicated.
A quiet house dress in navy serge features graduated band trim and sleeves and a waistband in black taffetas. The guimpe and high collar use fine gauze material, described as lingerie quality yet stable. The design suggests repurposing an older black satin or taffeta dress by cutting the skirt to form the bands.
An experienced woman advises cleaning suede by rubbing it with a fine emery cloth to remove dirt and leave the surface smooth and clean. This simple method is praised as effective for suede tops trimmings and other areas.
Mirrors brighten rooms and add perceived space. The French treat mirrors as decor, using DIY panel mirrors cut to size, framed with simple molding to create inexpensive, stylish wall panels. Glass cut to fit old frames also makes charming hanging mirrors.
The Washington Star outlines fresh neckwear trends using fine sheer voile intended to replace organdie, with nets and embroidery. It notes high necklines drive home sewing or buying, details jabots and frills, and highlights trimming buttons and back closures for modern, washable elegance.
Instructions describe cleaning white or light basket work with whiting soap powder and warm water, using a stiff brush to reach crevices, then rinsing until clear. For brown cane use ammonia, add salt for cleaning, rinse well, and dry in sun. An alternate method uses soft soap and a nail brush with a bowl of water, then dry polish with a rubber.
A decorative hairpin holder attaches to a mirror side with a pale pink silk card base. It features a white silk lined pocket with a floral embroidery of three white blossoms and six green leaves, edged in gold cord, and a ribbon loop with rosette bow for hanging.
Instructions describe mending torn expensive skins used in fur coats. Open the lining, align rent edges with a few stitches, then apply surgeon's adhesive plaster across the back and other strain points to secure the repair.
Fashion notes describe crepe and chiffon poke bonnets, sleeve varieties, and short jackets to match full skirts. Day and evening wear shift to short skirts and trained gowns with new sleeve styles, high waist trends, and dull-toned silks. Elsie Ferguson recommends five changes: a street suit, two afternoon gowns, and two evening gowns in wool crepe, wool crepe, silk, plus two colors for balance.
The Right Rev. Thomas F. Gailor D D bishop of the Diocese of Tennessee will deliver the annual baccalaureate sermon at Lucy Cobb Institute this morning at 11 at Seney Stovall chapel. He arrived yesterday and will also conduct the vesper service this evening. The day includes a 6:30 lawn graduation, a 8:30 concert, and a reception follows. The article also notes the outdoor production Endymion on the Woodlawn campus with a long cast list and praise for the performance.
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