Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1884-06-07
NEW YORK FASHIONS.
commencement Dresses-June wed.
dtngs-Brfdal TOilets-Rride.-
nlaids-Gelebratcd Beau.
ties In Wax.

| EDITOR lSTELLIGENCER =: - SprIgged
muslin, standard and pretty, is a safe
choice, while fine French Nalnsook more
or less embroidered, India lawns and Ham,
burg "all over' embroidered, give variety,
TINS year, made up not only In native sim
pllcity but often with added attraction of
colored Saline or Surah placed beneath.
Cashmere showing through Oriental net is
novel, anu with dresses of all kinds, an Off
set Of velvet. such rs cuffs, collar and loop
ings. give peculiar style. The family of light
wOOls is thus adorned; one sees a plentiful
| crop of ribbon bows, nor must the cOrsage
and hand bouquet be forgotten, the former,
sometimes tied with shoulder knot.
JUNE WEDDINGS.
huge drawing of matrimonial lottery
| tickets is about to take place-more uncertain
than the much -,lecried Louisiana state, since
| Eeauregard and Early do not us in the case of
the latter guarantee perfect fairness on the
part of a future husband. Yet the June bride.
happy and confident, thinks only now of her
present finery. Cream white satin, broca,ie
or Surah with covering of fine lace net is the
first choice; next in order, China silk. fine
grenadlne, gauze, Surah, albatrosS of Nuns
| yelling, while cashmere covered with net is
also stylish anu not expensive choice. The
veil still of tulle, should manifestly send it's
| tieecy fall over flowing lines OF drapery, and
punching and pulling, for the bridal robo is
out of place. while the train of course i'm
parts a grace of outline possible to nothing
else. Trains therefore we have. In flowers
the traditional orange appears destined per-
haps to become traditional since many deli
cate white blossoms now take precedence. an
instance of pale pink having been lately
placed on record. White lilacs, white roses,
azaeas, white lilies, lilies Of the valley or snow
drops are chosen, and in arranging the veil,
it is optional to catch it in rosette on the top
of the head, so that it falls back, or drape it
with view to the entire or partial sha,ing of
the face. Gloves, long and white. Slippers
anu stockings. ditto. But black silk hosiery
with black slippers of kid or satin will now
and then he worn.
TRAVELLING.
A shrewd calculation is sometimes made
that All immediate trip may cost less than the
spectacular OHtlit otherwise necessary. Since
for the fugitive bride, any nice, pale colored
dress will answer. USefully made without
train, bonnet to match, if in church, gloves
corresponding or light tawny shade. When
the wedding is made a spectacle, the brides
maids, or perhaps more accurately, their
dresses. become of importance. Generally
colored and in tanciful style; license for
bunt Illness, but To the train, prohibition. Pic
torial effects being chiefly looked for, the
model bridesmaid must be content with her
allotted niche. and is dressed not so much ac-
cording to her own will as with reference to
what will harmOniZe or contrast with others.
Little girls and boys are therefore sometimes
made 10 do duty, while rs modern improve
ment we note the advent of the ''mad of
honor" A young la.Iy dressed differently
from her mates, placed apart in the process
sion, and depuled to assist the bride in re-
moving her gloves.
BEAUTiES IN WAX.
Pictorial effects being chiefly sought after
at the Eden Nnsee. very popular place OF
amusement devised on the plan of Nine.
Ths>auds London wax works, we see groups
of famous people looking so lifc-like that one
expects them to move and talk. Patti, with
Il roll of music in her hand, wears pink
satin costume. finished with lace. elbow
sleeves, and long gay gloves. Mrs. Langtry
in rich toilette of ruby brocade, velvet and
satin, stands greeting with courty grace. !.
newly introduced admirer. Mary Anderson /;
i'll tragic pose, wears Il beautiful toilette of
yellow satin and brocide, while in contrast
i.iE group, the lovely French Empress. per-
pelutlly hneels in widows weeds.
Lucy CARRIER.