Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1895-10-19

bridal stays of white peau de sole, embossed
in wreaths OF lilies of the valley, are caught
in front by four gold jewel set clasps in the
shape Of double Cs, laced behind with gold
tipped ribbons. The list includes stays for
every occasion, from court balls to the hunt
ing fields; bicycle corsets, too. And then
pettcOats, one of cardinal silk, ovrrlaid with
Il whole peOn OF black chantlIy lace, caught
down at intervals 10y embroidered sprays Of
poppies another Is OF white brocade,
wreathed in mechin lace Ilouncos.
Chief among the wardrobe glories is a din
ner dress of creamy Bengal satin, aud re-
markable dancing dress made of many thick
masses OF Illusion one tint under another,
so placed that the general result Is of an
Opalescent summer sky at dawn. Already
some of the furs have arrived. in three huge
cedar-lined chests of their own. containing
the most elaborate set of sables ever prepared
for one woman The sleighing set includes
Il cloak so long that the feet can be wrapped
in its skirts, and lined with moeskins.
Then there is barrel muif. Il cap and gi-
gantic collar in which the whole head can be
hidden. Besides, tn re is IL carriage cape Of
sable. boa, reaching to the knees, OF sable
tails. Il calling cap, Il skating jacket and u
carriage robe lined with rich corn flower
blue. In addition to the sablcs are sets OF
ments, II chnchiIla opera cape, falling from
neck to heels and lined with rosy satin.
Among these Iur things was sent II curiouSly
beautiful divan robe, made Of cider down,
unplucked from the ducks skin and pieced
artfully together like any pelt 1t is bordered
with feathers from the ducks throat, also in
the dried skin, and the whole OF it weighs but
Il few ounces.
OF the twelve tailor dresses ordered from
London and Nienncsc firms, a suit Of rich
russCt damsOn cloth will probably be worn aS
II going away gown. This is lined with rosy
purple satin. Its coat opens over Il bag front
of cream lace and the hat, rather small OF
braided autumn green felt and velvet, is
trimmed with tufts Of black, goh and purple
pansies. Among all these suits, not one of
black will he found. 1t is Miss Vanderbilts
superstition that black gowns in n trousseau
bring one ilI-luck Never in her short, bright
young life has she worn black dress
Two New York makers received the orders
for 10 pairs OF shoes, ranging all the way from
dOuble-dressed moose hide finishing bJttes
savage, reuching nearly to the hips. water
tight and meant for use in the Scotch and
Norway salmon streams, to the remarkable
wedding slippers. These exquisite pantoufe5
are of white satin. with ivory heels showing
great crowned C's in briiant5 on either toe
and II tiny edgjng OF white lace, crimped and
stilTened with minute brillants, friling their
tops. The generous mother of this future
duchess not only supplies all these things,
but tie wedding fan as well, its white lace
alone costing $1,000 and mounted on pearl,
the guard stick showing the name Con
suelo'' in diamonds.
As box by box the wonderful trousseau ar
rives, the contents are laid forth in two
rooms, devoted to this almost royal ward
robe and the day before Il corps OF expert
packers come to prepare it for shipment
Hsain over the sea. Miss Vanderbilt will
give a little morning reception to girl friends
and exhibit her toilets Then it is she will
break mp her lovely sets of silver toilet table
things her collection Of desk fixtures, books,
pictures and even girlsh jewels to bestow a
keepsake Oh every friend.