The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-03-14

Ithas been remarked that the church and the
All Their glory. rms is to great extent true, par
,icuarly so far as the stage Is concerned. dra-
matte artist who does not understand and practice
desirable effect has little chance OF success nowa-
days From the lowest to the highest IN the pro-
fesson this is thoroughly understood, aud as mat
ter course those with money and taste In the use
Of it, usually succeed best in this direction Among
the most elegant and recherche toilcttes shown In
Washington this season will be those OF Miss
Theresa vaughn, OF ave, Us X Co.." who open a,
the National Theatre tomorrow evening; M9 ,s
play In piece OF this description, but the nature OF
The performance gives Miss Vaughn an opportunity
Of The first dress worn by Miss Vaughn in 1--WE,
UsS CO. is a rich dark pum-colored SATIN the
streaked with gold. Her next Is an English-made
riding habit OF black CLOTH lifting her lime form en-
n Ts DsS es sae wo a pS Nss
CLOTH. very neat and pretty. After this, for
fnl dress, she wears an eXqusite, tin, ., Of
ornalnentation OF lounces OF nne vaencennes
lace Topped with satin ribbon. This is a most deli.
such as any refined lady might secomlngy wear In
ballroom. one OF the showiest dresses worn by
Paris. IT is Of sht pink taetas and tSe, dotted
with crystal beads. The skirt is of heavy pink taffe
tas. The front part, or apron is covered with lu-
sion, worked with crystal beads. The Illusion is
draped in tiny wayy folds. which turn in different
directions. Down either side of the apron are
beads. These ornaments extend from the lower
part of the skirt up the sides like quies and cover
The starting point of plated pink talIeta drapery,
which terminates under the lower part Of the waist
The latter is cut low in bretee style and pointed on
the end, while is covered with the exception of the
centre in front, with draped beaded tulle. Down
this plain part is bunch of reeds, with their start
ing point arranged TO form the point OF the, waist.
The calyx of the reeds consists OF ornaments in ap
plique beaded work. The square train mantle Is
covered with beaded tulle, arranged in soft way
draperies. The sleeves are made OF band OF goods
and very small piece of tulle. Worn with this
dress is diamond necklace valued at $1,000. The
last dress worn by Miss Vaughn is a perfect gem,
and made especially for her by Worth, OF Paris.
1t has been extensively copied by the society ladies
the present season. The slightly bouifant back
breahs of goldcelored satin, Of that o' ely tint
known in Paris as gold dor. The front breadth.
are composed of narrow pleating of crsam-tnted
Marquse lace. Between the pleatings, about an inch
apart, loops of narrow satin ribbon combin-
ing all the shades OF the brocade waist. The low
necked bodice is ornamentedt to match and the effect
is that of clusters OF bright flowers and as novel as
1t Is rich and TASTEFUL Modstes who wish to secure
new and elegant designs for their patrons should
visit the theatres when artists known for their taste
in selecting recherche costumes are TO be seen. In
deed, every lady can learn useful lesson In arrang
ing her toilette TO the best advantage by studying
such charming effects as will be shown in Mis-:
kauplu's costumes