The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-12

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SsfFNT I'm ( CQA NtNtu question 10
GxSp<6~1bA OlzcsNA the newcomer. and
& IA tSr1\ EWNl indeed TO the habi
H. NyN&Sf& tue it is not always
WIN N an easy problem to
)Mh\yJY solve climate
<Nk I which combines IN
<YHSsSS -rT one season all the
~cz&SS variations Of the
thermometer that are known in four IN
ducesa sor, OF uncertainty and augmentation
of baggage which IS inconVeniehI au9
,,o-n'et.no Women especially are he9Eeu
shut with difficulties IN every Pu"s9
nftfa. They have not rs accurate IDEAS on
comfort as men. VINO know how 90 get ali POS
eIia endowment ont Of life in q semi-bohe-
u.su fashion entirely unaitMnanie nE 'neH
sisters. The becoming. the comloil"olo AN
flepossible are rarely combined m the case
cf women. and men who cavil al lhe uliH
te- iu the way Of their wives content shog4u
remember that their lives are not darkeheH at
home or abroad by the three dreadful ID S
dress diseases and domestlcs
rNDErFNpXNcE DRTss.
One charm OF being at a large place consists
in the fact that you can DO as you plehse ana
wear what Won please. That pretty ana we'll
fitting gown OF last season is not IsIlelu-
lered against you by half SD many people az
you think. There are multitudnous garments
If every hue STYLE and maieuas floating ne
fore the spectator al day long, ana the menu
orv must be good that can associate the
woaror and the gown with last summer IN
Vulnerable creations. The ar with Whlch the
rrarer bears u of VIII decide the question IN
tie mind of the critic.
STYLE that despotic ruler. now DEGREES that
cool cotton fabrics are suitable iOr all occa-
SONS.
tits q mistake. too 10 make thin material
over thick Innings SO as 90 make II heavy
dress. A muslin gown Is 50 light and airy q
thing as 10 add scarcely feathers weight 10
fHe burden of the wearer. ana 1Or Irebh
ing girl nothing is So pretty and becoming.
The urettiest costumes worn at the White
Sulphur are usually the dainty Wnlle or
r0ofed muslins. which. being simple ana III
expensive must be always fresh.
DIAMONDS AND BRocADEs.
There is always handsome dressing here.
Maly elegant Partisan costumes which are
often elualled. sometimes eclpsed, 10y some
az American fabrication, magnificent dla-
u0nls. rare and antique lace- and Jewels. ana
they are enjoyed by those who look az them
we'll as by the werers These however;
aye not essentials here. IL is tie resort OF all
others where peoples own personality Is Their
passport To is for what You are, not what
YOU have. that YOU stand on iau at
TINS delightful old place. Let moi the
tmid girl therefore. who hopes 70 spend
she lhF season mere lNlItAb ANtof4A
with the fear that she may not be- as
elegantly attirel as others, and will therefore
be- overlooked but rather let her determine
& lie cOntented and happy IN the prospect OK
making many delightful acqualntances' even
friends and citing whatever her outht may
lack in costiness be supplied 10y the study OF
color style and sultablnty The smiles OF
inward desire 10 be pleased and to pl ase VIII
enhance her beauty far more than the OUT
ward adornment. which is regarded with 80
much more interest than 10 deserves. though
these things bear ALWAYS ana important part,
and are not so be disregarded.
A lady prominent IN social circles says sne
came 10 the White Sulphur some years ago
and brought two white muslins as her ball
dresses for a fortnight. She met her late on
that occasion and does not believe that her
daughter with three Saratoga trunks Will ever
do half So well.
ALATE SEASON.
The cool weather has made the season a
little later but the number present has about
reached 800 and those who are 90 come be-
tween the 10th and 18th will bring the regis
ter up e. the same that 10 was last season 40
the same date. which was the fullest and
gaye9t known here for many years.
The Bar Association viii bring the most
brilliant company TINS summer that the state
of Virginia and many of Ter sister States can
send. and the attractions for the season are
conceded T. be greater than nave ever been
known here before.
Already several very agreeable entertain
mems have been given. and there are wins
per- 0f others that viii Don follow. The ger
mans never begin before tie 2Oth of July. be-
cause once begun. there Is no rest for the
dancers. so. Z for the present. out-Of-dOor
sports euliven the morning hours. ana those
who VIII in a week or two be leaders IN leTp-
slcl0rean pastime are now devoted to
D.alas healthful chase and pleasures.
MARY WASHINGTON BALL.
ON Wednesday August 9Th o grand Colo
mai bail Will he given under the auspices OF
committee of ladies and gentlemen appointed
90 make the arrangements, t. be called The
Mary Washington Ball" Mrs Roger A.
iIyOr. as vice president of the National Mary
Washington Memorial Association, is the
mover IN the cause and the object is 10 assist
ln the rearing of "a suitable monument to the
memory Of the mother of Washington.
The tickets to the ball will be the badge Of
the association. The buyer therefore, of
ticket will become member # the associa-
ton and a contributor TO the monument.
Livery lady viii buy her own ticket. since
the patriotic cause should inspire her 10 pre-
fer 10 enroll her own name as contributor
to tie Mary Washington monument, and this
vii not be an occasion where ladies, young or
old. can accept such an attention from Their
partners Each viii buy his or Aer own
badge before the ball IL need be, and ladies'
wearing them may be entirely independent as /
TO escorts they viii be members OF the Mary /
Washington Association" and rs such free 10
attend alone without comment Gentlemen /
will have the same privilege.
The ballroom viii be beautifully decorated /
with flags. bunting. wreaths and devices The |
Hoor and dancing viii be IN charge of q com |
petent committee If gentlemen. Professor /
H. f. Laube will direct the Old-time dances /
aud hold rehearsals before Some figures of |
INC minuet will be danced and possibly Sir |
Roger dc Coyerey.
TIE costumes will be Colonial OF as near
the date OF li4O as possible. Those having
modern costumes may touch them up with
panuers. court trains. lace neck handker-
chiefs, powdered hair. rouge and patches.
7 he gentlemen who have costumes will Wear
them. those who have not may have lace
RIFLES. knickerbockers, with shoe buckles, or
dress suits, with wigs on powdered hair.
Military men can wear uniform All guests of
the White sulphur will be privileged 10 buy
badges The music Will be good the floor -
always delightful There viii be no german
on That occasion. The dances Will be Old
ia-Aioued % suit the costumes and occasion,
he minuet. Quadrilles and stately waltz OF
'ye olden time" will be the order OF the
evening.
Every lady coming 10 the White Sulphur, OF
whatever age should provide herself with
CIIHft. IL. nDro f