MILLINERY.

Press, Volume LIII, Issue 9365, 14 March 1896, Page 3

MILLINERY.

There never were such pretty bonnets. There was one entirely composed of beetles' wings paillettes, which just covered the top of the head, and formed large wings on either side, in black gauze edged with the paillettes. It was suggestive of a harlequin's coat, but of course you know that there is no shape so fashionable as the polichinelle. A black • hat with a flat brim and a tiny sugar-loaf croAvn was embroidered all oA r er with sequins, having an ear-like bow of rich red-pink velvet; an osprey in front, and four black "tips at thehack. The fashionable ribbon is gauze striped with satin. Such wonderful bows of light green straw appeared at the side of a charming bonnet, which had a distinct point in front, separated from the rest, composed of ostrich tips, so that the hair was seen between.

The hats ring the changes between the beef eater and the sailor, the latter having come out in a neAV guise, namely, felt or suede. These have raw-edged brims and high bows of black faille or satin. The beefeaters are often trimmed with woodcock feathers standing up round the crown, but many of the most stylish women simply adorn this most becoming chapeau with a band and knots of velvet ribbon.