The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-06-08

! Bodices are, as q rule short wasted and fan
eithcr gathered or plated. Plain woOlen ma
torials OF all Kinds. twoeds, cashmeres, be iRes
and shot poplns. mousSelne delainos, and EN-.
The .prettiest novelty is the bertha OF fine
embroidery round the shoulders bordering a
| gagged or plated chemisette. Black RutpurG
passementerie Is still the fayorte trimming fol
best dresses Of soft bright colors.
front OF the little plain skirt bordered with pa
semcn;erio, the full bodice gagged In several
yoke, and nassementerIe poiStinS down from
this likc collar; Black corded ribbons, four
or i've inches wide, tie in sash In front and
9S' soFD a G blue TGO lS Th
Plaid zephyr Is still the iayorite choice for
everyday wear, and Is made up on tho cross
ombroidorS; 70 matter how exquisite and
the occasion, these simple fashions are invari-
ably employed, The lcal luxury u infantine
or finest wool cut in deep scallop or vandykes
! with uuillings OF lace beneath. Lace capes np-
have capos embroidered all over with little
! sprays and filled with lace. The granny OF
shtrred SILK or lace remains the favorite shape
| in bonnets
Tho Girls Brigade in Scotland Is fast becom-
ing Us popular and beneficial an institution as
the widespread and famous Boys Brigade.
Tho girls belonging to these briGades are
usually from II to Is years OF age and are
wage oarners in printing Offices factories
shons. &c. They wear red aprons with red and
| whit borders and red and white shoulder
sashos over their dark dresses. and the girl
| officers have scarlet and silver stripes denotnE
| tho rank OF the corporals and sergeants.
| Their drill consists of calsthenics 10 music;
! without apparatus hut with precision and
grace, exercises in which rings. flags. and ropos
| are used and marches including several IN
! tricate figures wheeling. turning and maze.
| There is singing and sometimes May
lolo Dance, with u little address IRON the
ssnporior 9iiliecrS who are usually ladies' r, OF
work was iinaugurated by two or three young
ladies in Edinburgh, who formed the fret brig
Of Scoland In addton to iha V drill there are
Glasses for singing. sewing. and Bible teach
and purity somewhat OF the same nature as
| our working girls clubs In America.
The distinguishing principles of this sea-
sons table decoration are the low table ar
rangements In contrast with the height Of
those used on the buffet, the rare perfection Of
tho flowers employed. and their lavish use.
Notwithstanding their great cost. The favorite
design is to lay them loosely on the tablecloth
in sprays. which form OF simple arrangement
appeals at once to the amateur or home deco
rator rs comparatively easy OF accomplish
ment. but the sprays require special prepare
ton in manner with which florists only
over. The flowers must be prize, specimens.
and OF all the varieties roses may be pro,
nounced what horsemen call rank fayorit J."
ploying the particular flowers OF the season In
deeorat,9pn ~ and, ana pussy willow bsanauets we're
succeeded by lily feasts and SO on through all
beauties q tho floral world ye have indeed
yellow and pink. either harmonizng or
happily contrasting with any scheme of color
For sideboards tall trumpet tubes OF gigantic
proportion, are ie,, nlled With liGhty grouped
From ihoir height they allow more space T for
the display OF re reshments, and also are moro
conspicuous to those standing about the buffet.
TO whom flowers laid simply on the cloth in
dinner-table fashion would be nearly II not
quite hidden. Her MAJESTY has decreeu that
cordauce with this. at a recent ball the house
was one mass Of roses from basement to attic
OF the rarest varieties. and each one As care
fully selected as ii designed for adys corsage.
Something novel in tho line Of evening parties
was a floral ball given by an association OF
artists recently where each lady was requested
to appear in flower dress and pass IN review
before a committee OF judges. who were to
award prize to the most artsticaly deco
rated gown. The one condition imposed upon
the judges was that the personal beauty OF the
wearers Of the gowns should not influence
their decision. which measure OF relief greatly
simpllled the somewhat difficult task imposed
upon tho gentlemon of the committee. There
were pale blue gowns delicately festooned
draperies garlanded with the same flowers in
purple tnts one lady Win pale golden ie
saF sssmGa pae bus soWa
wrenthed with pink rose uds; another lady
Wore green silk skirt close and sheathlike.
calyX of flower, and ruche Of flowers at the
foot. An artistic costume suggestive OF lily
a MTn 81 lilies lies ami Which electric lights
flashed, ont with Overwhelmingly beautiful eff
with the flowers in garands; had sleeves
shaped like a Hover bel.from which accordion
h9sbed rom daper Hna maeb
out OF the silk.
But the prize. n huge shoai OF roses. with long
stems. put up ike wheat and bound with broad
white sash ribbon, was finally awarded TO u
regn! blossoms outsnining their humber
companions like queens in convention OF
tho orchids, Of deep royal purple. with velvety
Tutoring petals put on in borders about tho
dress and wreathing her hair.
Verify every rose has its thorn, every Eden
its destroyer OF Joy. Even that most enviable |
of dtibutantes, the girl OF noble birth. whose
coming out is heralded with trumpets. and
whose presentation bow is made To a Queen, |
has trials whose seriousness arc apportioned |
to the splendor Of her triumphs. The crush |
before the Throne loom Is reached Is an Or
deal before which the social leaders with
steadiest nerves quail. Narrowing secrets
have occasionally been divulged OF ladies'
shorn OF their plumcs and wells bouquets rob-
bed OF their blossoms Aud foliage.
At tho last drawing room Il lady who en-
tered tho room with n noscGay OF rare orchids
made her courtesy to the Queen with only
bundle OF sticks in her hand Green bouquets
are ultra las hionable Jnst now, but posies OF
flower stalks have not aS yet boon sealed with
approval as good form. And one poor little
dGbutante. wearied with tho weight OF hor un-
and all its annoyances was so wrought up that
practsed stately salutRtion before her
sovereign she burst into tears In true
girl fashion. The Queen Empress moved with
a mothery impulse, took the tired face be-
tween her hands and kissed it. saying gently:
- Never mind. dear" II q lady manages 10 IRE.
serve hor costume intact until the Conclusion
Of tho ceremony the pouring rain at the en-
sodden carpet. though Of royal scarlet. avail