Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-04-18
IN EASTER APPAREL.
Worshipers and Churches Alike At
tired as Belts the Season.
RAIN STOPS THE DRESS PARADE.
Some Attractive Costumes Worn Under
Sealskins and Wraps.
MEN SHOW THEIR GREATER COURAGE

''Easter is the flower of the Christian
year" So said Rev. Alfred Arundel yes
terday morning, in the course of his ser
mon at Trinity Church, and when the sun
shone upon the gay apparel worn in honor
of the season, his words seemed to be veri-
fed in more ways than one. Notwlth-
standing that the weather was threatening,
new bonnets, new gowns, new necktles,
new suits and new everything that makes
up the attire of either sex were to be seen on
the streets yesterday morning. AS for flowers,
they were everywhere-in the churches'
on the dainty corsages OF pretty girls, In
the buttonholes of their escorts, carried
singlv with PRAYER books and tsstefully ar
ranged on parlor tables and in windows
Easter lilies, dafod1ls and violets werc the
fayorite blossoms, although the several va
rieties of roses were used in profusion, es
they always are.
Although it was Easter morning, the
ladies who were out in their new apparel,
were not unmindiul OF the uncertain char
acter of this spring. Sealskin wraps were
carried on the arm, and servlceahle um-
brellas were part of the equipment OF almost
every church-goer. The event proved that
these precautions were wise.
Going Home Through the Rain.
When the morning services were over,
the congregations found drizzling rain in
progress. Umbrellas and wraps were
brought into use, but they could not en-
tireIv DESTROY the charming effect of the
pretty Easter colors.
Among the attractive costumes that were
noticed was a steel-gray Bedford cord. 1t
consisted of plain skirt, and a waist made
with a coat back and vest front of silk,
also OF steel-gray. The silk was fantastically
puffed and draped between the broad revers
of the coat. A tiny toque bonnet of vfolets
rave a chic effect to the whole costume.
The sleeves were a little darker shade than
the dress. The flowers pinned on the cor
sage were hyacinths and lilies OF the valley.
The wearer was demure maiden, whose
prayer book, with a cross on the cover, IN
dicated that she was bent on devout mis-
sion.
Another costume was an ecru broadclotb,
fashioned in the same manner as the steel
gray, but partially hidden by a sealskln
cape. The hat was an Alpine, of a deeper
ecru trimmed with brown velvet and Prince
Of Wales Teathers. She wore cluster OF
Marechal Mel roses fastened inner corsage.
Her gloves were light brown.
A family group, consisting of a mother
and two daughters, were tastefully attired,
their dresses all harmonizing, SO that the
general effect was strikingly handsome.
A Trio OF Dainty Dresses.
The matron's gown was of rich black cash.
mere. heavily braided. Her bonnet was
small creation of black velvet and white
lace, with ornaments of jet butterflies. One
daughter, a maiden of about lS wore a dark
blue broadcloth, tailor-made, and her hat
was q broad-brimmed, fancy black straw,
trimmed with pink roses, while across the
face was long black net veil, one end of
which hung down on the left carelessly. A
little girl of l2 who was the third person in
the party, had on a dark red dress and her
hat was a broad-brimmed Gypsy affair. COW
cred with spring blossoms
These few were sample of the many that
were not worn because of the doubtful
weather. Had the sun appeared in full
splendor hundreds of pretty dresses and
bonnets that lay in bureau drawers would
have been brought forth. As il was, the
owners would not take the risk of spelling
them the first time they were worn, and
they will not appear until capricious spring
makes mp her mind to give us a lew hours of
unqualified sunshine.
1t was noticed that the men had more
courage yesterday than the women. Easter
suits, consisting of blue trousers and neck
tie great deal of white collar and cuff, and
cutaway coats that had evidently just come
from the tailor, were common on the ave-
nues, especially in the afternoon, and over
chilly atmosphere.
He Was Right in the Style.
One gentleman in particular was noticed
dressed as described above, and topped off
with very shiny silk hat, which matched
his shiny black face. He was probably head
waiter at some hotel or a Pullman car porter
of duty Whatever he was. il is certain
that mis- dress was beyond criticism for gor-
geousness, and that he swung his umbrella
with the air of one who knew that he was
making a favorable impression.
One of tine most beautiful and striking
Easter pictures yesterday was the chancel
OF Trinity Church. The hack was draped
with white satin, over which was festooned
garlands of smila1, while tall vases of Easter
lilies were everywhere. This with the palms
of deep green, made pretty background for
the minister in his white gown, and the
vested choir that sang the responses and
anthems of the beautiful Episcopal service.
Nearly all the churches in the city were
crowded with people. and were heavy with
the fragrance of flowers, and Easter was
never welcomed with more heartiness or
with prettier ceremonies. There is general
feeling of relief that the penitential season
is over, and only few bright days are
needed to make US feel that spring really
has arrived.
HAVE you noticed that THE SUNDAY