The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, April 27, 1902, Page 2

POSES BY HIMEE LEICESTER TIVOx Y THEATRE, L HOISERY AMND BooTS FRO™M THE EMPORUI™M OTHER GRUNDY has some- thing new to look askance at. And it is nothing more or lesg than the summer hoslery. There ed to be a time when luxury in footwear W unheard of, but that time was long before our athletic girl came into existence. One must be difficult to please if a pattern cannot be found to suit, for there are all sorts and conditions; there are de- signs for those with unassuming tenden- s, others for the daintily inclined, while some are more than elaborate and still others just plain *loud.” The most swagger in the new styles are white lisle embrojdered in black. In the East there is a el for the white hose, but only the & it of the swcll realize that white is l/proper caper here. The demand is greater than tha supply, though, as the dealers w afraid to bring out any great arra Most of these white ones are imported affairs, and they are every bit as dainty as anything else that bears a foreign tag. They are hand embroidered on the instep betwen the lace open work or are covered with French knot These stockings give what the vast mad jority of them lack—comfort. They arve extremely thin and cool, ahd the wearer is forever conscious of swelldom and se, a combination that is hard to beat. They are specially suitable for the colo- nial ties or the low run-abouts that are to be worn so much this summer. Dame Rumor whispers that even the opposiie sex have fallen a victim to their charms, and it is also w ered that the open work and embroidery is every whit as dainty as is 1 lady’s. One of the newest patterns is the “boot" effect. Half of the stocking is black, but the rest of it is white and pink embroid- ery. The black is put on, not because Jt looks particularly pretty, but because it is servicegble. White hose are decidedly uncomfortable for’ one reason—they are continually and forever soiled, or have that ap ance at any rate. The black boot takes away that look The skirt rubs exactly as much, but does not show on the black and the stock- ing looks as fresh after a walk as it did Lefore, and that is much more than one Could say of all white. Ask your grandmother and see what she says. She will know all about it. There is another thing about these black and white stéckings. The colored tcps and the black feet always have a tendency to add to the size of the calf and to decrease the size of the aukle, a act that always adds to their popularit. While all things look new, there is really nothing that deserves that name. There are stripes up and down and the same running round; there are clocks an1l open work; there are flowers and figures. and what else is there left? Not a thing. A manufacturer onc id, “'Stripes are swell about once in four or five years. When there is nothing else we return (o THE SUNDAY CALL. them. One time we use them verticall and the next time circling. But, reaily anything that has not been used for a number of years is ne So you see, while you may imagine that your hosiery is awfully swell and awfully new, you are mistaken. For the iow patent run-ahouts black and white stripes are just about as swagger as anything . There is one band of silk and one of lisle, then eight of white and one of black, making the broad and narrow effect. They are pretty, but they do mot look well on a slender person. In fact., no vertical stripes do. So let the slight girl beware! Another pair for iow shoes has a variety of colors. The stripe effect is still carried out, but not in such a pronounced fashion. Between the bands of e buckles of green on the bla ground 'he buckle part of it is really odd has proved remarkabl tehy. Of course there are some people who will always wear black, and when one Jthink of there is nothi mége dainty and prettier looking. The lace open work are quite the latest in bLlack, but all most terribly perishable Just a cobweb of lace that will t with the slightest excuse, but to some people that only enhances their value. Naturally silk hose are the dream of girl, and, as a rule, they are only a dream. There is a fit pair of light blue and black. The black forms the boot idea in back and a suggestion of the same is carried about to the front and is used to make a ladder effect. The top part is of the solid blue and is not of the open work as is the rest of it. They are simply the wellest ever and the: cost such a fancy price that no one need ever think they will be common. There is no such good luck as that. Silk fits so snugl is so easy on the feet that it is irresistible. Besides, thereis that luster that isalways lacking in other hosie: and that is desir- able. It is like taffetaa. There are all kinds of imitations, but nothing comes anywhere near it and everything else looks like a grand bluff. The sock effect is carried out in any number of light colors. A pretty pair of fancy ones s a combination of pink, white and black. The black is the back, as usual, and the white forms the other half. Just where the pink, black and white should blend is a fancy strip of w which completely encircles the limb, and 2bove that comes the pink. They are not peculiar looking at all, but are the ideal hose to wear with these new slipper boots which lace from the vamp to the ankle That gives the stocking a chance to show between the ribbon and the idea is a cute one. The half hose is put together in numer- ous ways. Blue and white, that is, dark blue and white. with the lighter color for a background, is decldedly nifty looking. The darker shade forms the back of the ankle, the white and blue ladders the an- kle and the white forms the tops. Ané let me tell you something. When- er you see zigzags 1 may know at co that the stockings arc an expensive pair. No matter how homely you may c er them, they cost more money than would seem warranted. And the reason i this. The machine can make only one half of the zigzag and the other half 1ust be finished by hand. That requires girls who understand their business thor- , for the stitches must be just so they will drop a thread here and there and runs wonld be the co uence. But theré is anofher difficulty to éontend with as well. As a rule such combina- tions are with light and dark colors and which is most trying to the e few girls who will do that kind k, as their eyes give out completely. Two dozen pairs is about the limit, so you may see how busy it keeps these lar: manufacturers securing such labor. So when you see your neighbor running about with stock of that description vou may put it down that she is a good judge of hosiery. ale pinks, dainty blues and white are popular for boudoir wear, and with a cainty kimono or a smart dressing gown make a very charming effect. High- heeled French slippers are advantageous in displaying the beauty of this novelt A unique e has gppeared that prom- ises to be popular. The background is white, just plain white with no attempts at any gingerbread work. Commencing at the exact place where a low shoe stops is a broad band of =olid bln~k. The black is zigzagged on eithér side so that the white seems ragged as well. The strip are/ so broad that there is only for two of them a st 3 may imagine their width. There really rthing pretty about them, but they are, to say the least, a startling novelty The modest maid who dues not care to display ordinary black hosiery and who thinks that the vast majority of them are too gay has a happy medium in blac with some dainty little roses of pink and red that are embroidered by hand. In no event are there more than six, generally three pink and three red, but the pattern changes just enough to give a slightly dif- ferent effect. e roses are a French idea and are put on in a Frenchy manner and are just catchy enough to hold their own. Some dealers say they are too pope ular as all hand work is more than diffi- cult to obtain, but that is neither here nor there to the fair mai and just at resent all femininity is busy selecting #he stockings for their summer outfit regardless of smiles or frowns. 'S |