The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1885-12-17
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what the Brides Look Ilko when rhoy
Claneh the sllyef Malls Of Cosrtship.
A trousseau in preparation for q
young lady from western New York
contained many charming ideas. The
underwear was cut in the simplest
fashion, with few seams, but these
formed . perfect fl. There were neith-
or hens nor gussetts, but . low-cut,
round outline to the chemises, with
exquisite embroidered edge and finish
Of wide real Valenciennes and lovely
narrow ribbons. Some of the short
skirts had four founces of cream lace.
and the dannels, of the finest material,
were all silk embroidered, without
hens, and enriched with wide lace and
the monogram Of the bride. The we'd
ding dress was of ivory more, the
front embroidered in gold and pearls,
the train long, perfectly plain, but laid
in close triple box ple..ts. As many as
five or six pelisses of white silk, lisse
and lace supported the interior edge
The bodice was cut high and trimmed
with an exquisite embroidery of silk
and pearls and interior finish of du-
cheese point and tulle which was. re-
peated upon the close, elbow sleeves.
One of the walking dresses was of soft
(moidore) brown faille franchise with
velvet flounce and drapery lined with
velvet.
A ''BEsT GIRL NOW THE FASHION.
Boston Travler.l:
The church at the Kneeland wedding
was decorated in a unique manner.
The wire fencing, used for chicken i'm
prisonment, was suspended on the
walls, and palms put in after the fashion
of photographs. The effect was de-
lightfully new, architectural and pic
turesque. OF course, flowers were
grouped about the altar in fabulous
Profusion. Miss Kneeland, having no
near male relatives living, was led to
the altar by Mr.. Robson of Boston,
but given away by her mother, and was
attended by her sister only. This young
lady, Miss Adele kneeland, in beauti-
full directoire costume of yellow. pre-
sented startling, yet very effective in
novation on the old established custom
of white bride 'smaids. These two love-
~ sisters were most becoming to each
other, and the fashion to have only one
bride 'smaid is thus set for the winter, q
"best girl instead of best man, as
one of the papers remarked.
HOW THE BELLS JINGLE IN ST. LOUIS.
ISt. Louis Globe Democrat
'.P'' and a. in crimson and white
carnations were above the heads of the
bridal party. They were the initials of
Miss Plant and Mr.. cAdderton. The
bride wore very handsome wedding
dress of creamy white duchesse satin
made with an immensely long train.
trimmed at the lower edge with dou-
BILE ruff1e arranged in fans. The front
of the skirt was laid in box-pleats,
and over this was drawn an ele-
CANT Aounco of duchesse lace, with
point lace medallions draped high on
the right hip, held lower down by a
a deep V beneath a short panel of bay
adere and side pleats fastened with q
buckle. The corsage was cut square,
with high Vandyke collar overlaid with
lace, fastened by bouquet of white
roses.
BY THE BANKS OF THE OHIO.
Louisville Courier-Journal.l
In Christ Church, at noon to-day,
was celebrated the marriage of w.
Meade Montgomery of New Orleans,
and Miss Virginia Luddington Patrick.
One of the attendants ut the church
was an old colored woman, 80 years of
age, who had been present al the mar
riages of the groom's mother and
grandmother, and had come from New
Orleans to attend the wedding of the
third generation. She has been a SER
want in the Gaines family for Is years.
THE PREPARATIONS OF A PRINCESS.
TSt. Louis Republican,
Already about twenty robes have
been prepared for the trousseau OF
Princess Amelia. The fiance travelled
to Copenhagen in toilette of Scotch
cashmere. color myrtle green, trimmed
with velvet of same color, with tiny
braiding d silver. The hat was a
toque in velvet to match costume, and,
trimmed with silver lace, it impaired q
military air quite in harmony with the
coming Of the conquering heroine. Sa'
vannah Ne,Us.