Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-05-17
EzponentS Of Dress Reform Have an
Inning at the Fair.
SOME SHAPELY WOMEN SHOW OFF
In Divided Skirts, Semi Trousers.
and Greek Draperies-Untram-
melled Ankles Viewed With
Great Interest-An Object Les
son in "How Beauty Makes Re-
form Possible.

ultaneous meetings, all subdivisions of
the Women's Congress. in session In the
great Art Palace on the Lake Front.
The various halls and even the corrl-
dors OF the big structure were crowded
with the fair sex.
Topics ranging from dress reform to
evolution were under discussion, and
each hall had it's quota, particularly
those devoted to the international
Young Woman's Christian Association
and the Order OF the Eastern Star. To
secure seats many reached the halls
while less enterprising sisters were at
breakfast.
Mrs. May Wright Sewall presided over
the department congress on dress re-
form, and it was here that expectation
was on tiptoe.
Lucy Stone, pioneer reformer;
Frances M. Steele, Annie Jenness Mil
Ter, the apostle Of the modern move
ment; 0ctavia Bates, and Frances w.
Letter, were announced as speakers,
and a large audience, eager to
INSPECT THE "BLooNrER"
and divided skirt in actual service,
gathered in the hall.
A ripple of excitement moved across
the assemblage when Mrs. Sewall ad-
vanced to the stage. She wore dress
reform costume, the noticeable ''re-
form" feature being short skirts. Be-
low the dress and encasIng a service
able pair Of walking shoes were high
blue CATERS.
On the platform behind Mrs. Sewall,
apparently in sympathy With the re-
form idea, but not yet personally dem
onstrating it, were Mrs. Margaret Il.
Parker, of Dundee, Scotland; DR.. Jen-
ME De La Lozier, President OF Sorosis,
New YORK; Miss Elizabeth B. Harbeni,
and other woely known women.
After a hearty reception, Mrs. Sewall
introduced Lucy Stone. Mrs. Stone, In
giving her "reminiscences OF early dress
reform, told OF her own personal ex-
perience in the bloomer costume In ef-
fete Boston, and her lahors In the re-
form movement with which her name is
inseparably connected.
There was a general straining OF
necks and Simultaneous uprising OF
bonnets when the President annouced
that owing to the absence OF Frances Il.
Russell, that lady's report OF the com
mittee work would be read by Rachel
Foster Avery, secretary OF the council.
Mrs. Avery, attired, reminded one OF
the dress OF the subjects OF the Sultan,
who are Willing away time in Midway
Plaisance. The skirt of blue flannel fell
A TRIFLE BELOW THE KNEES.
where the garment divided and was
caught up at the knee, leav-
ing the ankles half way
no free and unfettered. The waist
was a loose blouse with just suspicion
OF a belt inside. After the curiosity OF
the assembsge had been thoroughly
satisfied, the Secretary read the report.
Frances NJ. Steele followed with a
paper sketching the work OF the soci-
ETY. for the promotion of physical cul-
ture and correct dress.
"How beauty makes reform possible"
an object lesson, though not intended
for such, again put the audience in a
futter.
Mrs. Henrietta Russell. TO whom the
subject had been left for discus
sion made striking picture.
With her classic farce and fautless
form arrayed In an adapta-
ton OF Greek drapery, she
was herself a most iorciable ex-
ponent OF the matter on which she
spoke. Her address was forceful,
sparkling with many witty points and
listened to with marked attention.
"Fashion vs.. Law in Dress" paper
by Helen Dilbert Ecob, was succeeded
by Annie Jenness Miller, whose bright,
entertaining talk on THE Essentials
and n-Essentials OF Dress" was one
of the best features OF the session.
TIE EDITORS MEET.
The first session Of the National Edito-
rial Association was held tonight at the
Hotel Mecca President t. w. Palmer, OF
the Worlds Columbian Exposition, deliv-
cred an address OF welcome and was fol-
lowed by Moses =. Handy, who also well
coined the editors to Chicago. On be-
half OF the convention Governor George
w. Peck, Of Wisconsin, responded TO the
addresses OF welcome and Byron w. Price,
President OF the Association. also express
ed his thanks TO the Worlds Fair oficials
for the pleasant welcome extended 10 tnem.
The annual address TO tbs convention was
then delivered by >. e. Matthews, OF Mem
phis.
ception.
USPLEAsAST WEATHER
The attendance at the Worlds Fair TO-
day was not nearly so great as that OF yes
terday. The weather was anything out
pleasant. Raw, sharp wind blew from
The northeast and for the greater portion
OF the day the sky was concealed from
view by heavy clouds.
The most active people at the Fair to-day
were the Official representatives OF Nor.
way. and about hundred members OF
local Norwegian societies. They were
preparing for the opening Of the Norwegian.
exhibit tomorrow. II is estimated that
from 1900 TO q, 900 Norwegian citizens oi
Chicago will attend the opening exercises
TIE SUNDAY QUESTION.
Both legislative bodies Of the Worlds
Fair. the national committee and the local
directory. are laboring diligently with the
sunday opening question. The latter bod y
has adopted resolution revoking the rule
forbidding the opening OF the gates on
SUNDAYS. and at the meeting OF the
commission tomorrow it is probabls
this resolution viii be brought up FOR con
cprrence. What action the Commission
will take is a matter OF uncertainty. Aan5
OF the Commissioners hold that Congress
alone can revoke the rule, while others
claim that Congress vested the Commis
sion and Directory With the power.
The state Of Illinois will likely take q
hand in the EFFORT to open-the Worlds Fail
on Sunday. To-day Senator Salmon
an astute lawyer Of recognized
ability offered resolution in the Senate