FOR THE HANDKERCHIEF.

Auckland Star, Volume XXX, Issue 29, 4 February 1899, Page 3 (Supplement)

FOR THE HANDKERCHIEF.

It has long been a question with, women, and a matter of anxiety, just what to do with their pocket-handker-chiefs nowadays. Even the new woman must have a handkerchief, but the new. woman's gown is fashioned with but little regard for the safe keeping1 of this very necessary article of apparel. The tight-fitting skirt permits of no old-time bulging and handy pockets. Such an introduction into the sheathlike fit of the fashionable skirt Would! be something entirely unheard of and unallowable, and yet so far no one seems to have contrived a substitute for the necessary square linen whlih; must be carried by rich and poor alike.

Some maidens contracted the habit of tucking the daintjr, flimsy, lacetrimmed trifle up the sleeve, but this to many savoured too much of the 'heathen Chinee.' Then it became the fad to tuck it into the purse, but this, too, was soon abandoned, as it proved ruinous to any handsome poeketbook.

There is never a want but what there is found a supply for it, and so in the case of the handkerchief holder. The difficulty has been met and Conquered, apparently, and the autumn belt comes forth with a new clasp attachment. It is made of oxidised or filigree silver, and is worn On the right side, directly under the arm.

The favourite handkerchief for the autumn is made of the thinnest, sheerest material possible, and is finished with a narrow hem. One corner is embroidered with a large and nea-yy monogram, the larger the better. It is to be worn fastened directly in the centre of the belt clasp and tucked in so that the corner containing the monogram shows plainly. For the patriotic girl there are handkerchiefs embroidered with a regimental decoration or a flag, While for the girls with beaux "to their strings private signals of yacht or clubs are in evidence.