Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-08-30

of tulle or 1t may be of point if one has
such a one in the family.
The brides mother may wear plum
lavender, gray or any Of the shades OF hell
otrope. Black is obviously out of place
at a wedding, and no one should wear it.
The mothers gown should be as costly as
her purse can buy, for this is one of tho
occasions where she should look as stately
and dignifcd as is possible under the cir
cumstances Rich lace and jewels are her
prcrogative, and she should have them
also three or four handkcrchiefs to cry on.
The new CROSSE faille is very rich APP
pearing silk without being very expensive
and is particularly well adapted for we'd
ding gowns, as it requires rich and
heavy fabric to look well in II train. 1t
gives a stately appearance. Bengaline ii
next to this faillc for the purpose. The
thinner silks do not look so well, with tho
exception of the cream brocades. Armuro
will always be favorite and satin also.
BY the way, | may say satin will he seen
very often this season particularly, for
home and evening wear. Black satin and
velvet will make striking and superb
gowns, richly trimmed with lace and fine
beading. Satin and thick silk plush will
be used in combination for all kinds of
garments an unusual but striking ar
rangcmcnt.
For travelling dress for bride there is
a neat suit of dark gray chcviot with rus
set stripes, the skirt plain and gorcd. The
inner waist is perfectly plain, buttoned di-
agonally across. The iackct is short, sin
gle breasted and with narrow rcVcrs and
collar. The back Of the iackct is cut very
flaring, and the whole is tailor finished. A
neat linen collar and cuffs are worn with
| it. If the journey is liable to he a very
dusty one a gray talfeta silk dust cloak
can be worn over it, l should lave mon
! TONED that the puff, to the sleeve, are cut
| cro~swisc, SO that the stripe, run around.
If that especial costume does not quite
suit, there is another just as pretty, though
in an entirely different style. This is
! shepherd check. in light drab and white,
/ with fine lines of mixed colors family Wis
ible through it. The skirt has a bias fold
around the bottom pipcd with white on
the upper edge. The waist is a Russian
blouse. with IL fold of black lace insertion
laid down the center, edged with quilted
/ silk. ruche of this finishes the neck.
There is a collar, square sailor shape across
the shoulders ending in front in long tabs
fastened under the bias belt, which is
made of the plaid. The sleeves are droop-
ing leg o. mutton, with nca; upturncd
cuffs pipcd with white. This is certainly
a looscr and moro comfortable gown than
the other, and, with dust cloak all that
is necessary.
For a handsome gown to wear at tho
hotels while travelling there Is quaint
and very pretty dress of gcndarme blue
poplin The skirt is closely fitted at the
hips. The sleeves are short, but full puff
with frills at the elbow The waist is fold
ed at the shoulder seam and gathered il
loose blouse effect at the belt. A ribbor
of the same shade cncirclcs the waist, ty
ing in an upright bow. The loose end.
hang nearly to the bottom Of the skirt
There is narrow inset vest of white SAITH
embroidered with gold braid and edged by
ruflics of blue chiffon. A stock collar fin