Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-04
MRS. MOTIONS FAvoRITEs.

MRS. MoRToN's FAvoRITEs.
Mrs. Morton's street costumes are marked
by degree of simplicity which one might
look for rather in woman of moderate
means than in one whose husband not only
stands second in the greatest nation in the
world, but who ranks high among those
men who count their fortunes by millions.
The truth is that Mrs. Morton, though given
carte blanche by the Vice President in re-
gard to the ordering and purchasing of her
gowns, possesses a very simple taste in such
so literally accorded because of natures
generosity In the bestowal of handsome
face and form, really cares very little to pos
sess an extensive wardrobe.
Mrs. Morton has very decided views on
the subject of health, which she sees are
fully carried out, not only for herself but
for her children. Never a day passes rain
or shine, snow, wind, sleet, or hail, but
what Mrs. Morton goes out for brisk walk,
clad In suitable tight-ftting, tailor made
gown. At her Wednesday afternoon recep-
tions, which are invariably the most crowded
of the season, Mrs. Morton is gowned with
notable degree Of simplicity, though the
texture and fit Of her costumes are beyond
criticism. A favorite gown is of Marie
Louise blue velvet, made high neck and
long sleeves, without the slightest orna-
mentation, yet in which Mrs. Morton would
be noticeable figure in any assemblage.
ONE OF HER EVENING GOWNS.
An evening gown which will be worn
during the coming season is of steel gray
satin, to which the. court train fastens on
with revers lined with rose pink satin, which, =
under cascade of jet, shows with every
movement of the wearer. A necklace pur-
chased for his wife by the Vice President
during their stay abroad, formerly shone re-
splendent upon the fawless neck of court
beauty famous in the annals of the French
Empire. This is triple row OF magnificent
solitaires with corsage pins to match in the
shape of true lovers knots.
IN addition to these are two larger knots
to catch up the tiny sleeves on the shoulder
of low-neck gown. These were formerly
pendants to the necklace. Another neck
lace is collar of emeralds with deep
pendants and long earrings set in diamonds.
A third necklace, and of all Mrs. Morton's
Jewels that which for some reason she prizes
most highly, is three strands OF pear-shaped
solitaire pearls, without which she never
travels, even on short journey.
MRS. SECRETARY MOBILES TASTE.
Mrs. Noble, wife of the Secretary Of the
Interior, never hesitates to avow that she
possesses no jewels whatever, and on one oc-
casion, when questioned on the subject, re-
lated an amusing incident of her childhood,
recalling the wondering admiration and the
secret awe with which she regarded GER
tain woman on hearing her proffer the loan
of her diamonds to a friend. Her diamondsl
The phrase was magnificent. So the child
ish Imagination conjured up visions of the
treasures OF Golconda, the wealth ofthe In
dies, the splendors of the Orient Finally
summoning up courage she questioned her
mother: "Why have l never seen Mrs.
Blanks diamonds? Why does she never
wear them?"
She says that even at this lapse of time
she can recall her mothers expression and
the enjoyment Of the question, as she put
out her arm, saying: Dear. you have seen
her diamonds. She wears them every day."
And then she explained that they were SIM
ply the earrings and cluster ring, to the