The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-05-02

ere the equal Of the stronger sex. In our
modern art galleries the lair sex is found
20 be largely represented in the works on
exhibition, andsthis increasing culture
must ultimately influence their tastes. not
alone in dress, and what Is most suitable
20 wear, but in the decoration and beauti-
lying of the home. But III discussing the
artistic tendencies OF fashion the fair fol-
lowers must not be forgotten. Fashion
able society has been very quiet, or rather
domestic this past week 4 number of
high church weddings have taken place,
but all without bridesmaids, a tact which,
al FIRST accepted with but little good will,
j row considered very much more desir-
able. Economy Sc ems to be the prevail
irg reason for this innovation, but as the
little brothers, who act as pages, delight
the fond mammaS, and the little sisters
make exceedingly charming miniature
maids OF honor, thecustOm is likely TO be-
come permanent The inclination TO
travel seems this spring to be greater
than ever. The large European steamers
are now as well patrOnized AS later in
the season. The rial de mer has no ter
Tors for these travellers who, t. enjoy the
pleasures a trip abroad affords, are willing
to take the bitter with the sweet. But
travelling across the waters is not to be
thought OF without a pretty travelling
dress, and among the many different ma
terials suitable the large square Scotch
plaids seem to- be the preference which,
in combination with plain goods, are very
serviceable, the waist and cverslirt made
quite plainly Of the solid color, and trim
med sparingly with the plaid OF which
the underskirt is made. 4 novel and
striking costume is OF canvas cloth or
other linens goods OF similar texture
"tailOT made" and severely plain in trim
ming; the seams OF the waist are covered
by linen passementerie in imitation of
rope used for tying sails the edges of the
waist and full skirt are finished bv SINH
lar cord, though somewhat c0arser and
thicker. A jockey cap made OF canvas.
the four pieces joined on top by loops OF
cord and Datent-leather shield is the
erowning piece to this unique costume,
the possession OF which will in a measure
compensate the fair wearer for many
little discomfort the trip may bring TO her.
At the many complimentary readings,
concerts and amateur rehearsals, which
quiet dissipation is the order OF the day,
the new and pretty bonncts form one of
the attractions. The tender green, which
delights our eyes in the spring, seems to
be the fayorite color for trimming; hardly
d bonnet is 20 be seen which has not
some little bit OF. green coloring
but the garnish green is altogether exclud-
ed and only the pale, soft shades such as
chartrcuse zOerTaose, scrpeRte, which har-
monize with all other colcrs are used. A
very pretty bonnet IS shaped square in
the crown and wide brim, which is faced
with nlcss-grecn velvet. The crown IS
trimmed with large loops Of green ribbons,
a few of which fali downward or the brim.
A large bunch Of red berries with green
leaves is fastened carelessly among the
loops OF ribbon Another very handsome
bonnet was OF biack'straw with long loops
OF green ribbon shot with red and clusters
of lilies OF the valley. But the most at
tractive work of the milhner was little
shirred capot, of light-green crepe and vel
vet. with wreath OF oak leaves. a large,
hi0h-crowned chip hat OF the "serpente"
shade, with a huge bunch Of sumptuous
roses shaded from the palest OF bun 70 the
deepest Of red, curved by a veil OF green
tuile. These roses seemed most natural,
scented as they we're by but one drop OF
exquisite perfume. Perfume, formerly
barely tolerated has become a necessity;
IN TACT. SO fashionable has it become that
even articles ~ icwelry have small recep-
tacles for storing the fayorite perfume.
Flowers used for trimming are perfumed