The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-06

There IS 10 De an absolute rage 4oA W.
vets; and can one wonder when we learn
that the exquisite colorings OF the chlne
silks are being reproduced in veIVets'
Needless to remark they will never oe-
come common, as they will range IN price
from So to $l5 per yard.
The SWEETEST of blouses are being worn
in New York by the bellies. Ihey are
striped in red, blues and brown black ana
cerise ana peach and brown, ana Watereo
over the shot groundwork.
The Paisley patterns of silks, in pink
and green, violet and blue, are being made
up charmingly with the plain-tinted soft
vicunas.
Mignonette silks with 8 tiny pin-point
brocade all over are coming to the fore.
Among q certain set Miss Consuelo Van
derbIIt her engagement, clothing, etc., are
all topics of profound interest; so much so
that Jacket worn by her a few DAYS ago
when driving with the Duke has been de-
scrihed at length. 1t was a bolero, with
vide revers crossing at the waist line, and
immense gigot sleeves. The Jacket was of
Russian sabes, and the sleeves and revers
nj black velvet. With it she wore large
black hat adorned with black plumes.
very pretty young woman, with bright
ewes and a delicate color, so Mr.. Harper
Pennington has subject worthy of his
brush, for it is known that the portrait
represent ting her in a gown of pure white
silk, cut low in the neck both back and
front and trimmed with snowy lace and
chiffon, is being completed rapidly and is
to 90 at once TO England 10 be hung on
the walls of Blenheim.
Chrysanthemums are to be the fashion
able flower for weddings all through the
autumn. Speaking of weddings want to
answer a question in print which has
frequently been asked me in private and
IL is: SHOULD a bride be expected to fur
nish or offer to pay for her bridesmaids
dresses?" l have my own opinion on this
subject, and should say certainly not.
The bride can present her maids, if she de-
sires to make handsome gifts, with beau
tiful fans, jeweled pins with her monogram
or crest, exquisite bracelets and numerous
other costly trihes, but l draw the line at
the gowns, and have no especial reason for
doing so, excepting that | would not like
my dearest friend to pay for my gown OH
such an occasion. However, so good an
authority as Vogue says:
Usually bridesmaids supply their own
dresses, but there is no rule about the
matter, and, therefore, when the brides
parents include the bridesmaid S costumes
Quently do, 1t is a graceful compliment,
and Vogue is of opinion that 1t should be
the rule and not the exception. The
groom always sends the maids their
flowers.
Mrs. John D. Rockefeller intends, on the
occasion of her daughters marriage to
present forty trousseaux to that humble of
rural beauties. A pretty idea, is it not2
I see that another fair American will
marry title shortly, the engagement hav-
ing been announced of Miss Marie Read to
Count de Foras. Miss Read is the daughter
of General ]. Meredith Read, formerly
United States Minister to Athens. Count
d Foras is Grand Marshal at the court OF
Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria.
A simple outfit for an autumn bride
(who desires to be suitably CARRIED for the
various occasions which arise in a city,
and whose means are limited) must in
clude a tailor-made suit, consisting of
skirt and jacket of pretty new wooden
material. The skirt should be lined with
the best quality tGffeta and the jacket with
satin harmoniZing or contrasting with the
fabric. With this toilet a silk waist is
worn to match or contrast in color. A
more dressy jacket of black velvet or bro
caded silk will be found exceedingly use
full. a gown OF very handsome black satin,
with two bodices-one high and trimmed
with Jet and lace, the other cut low Tor
evening wear-will be serviceable.
An evening cloak is a necessity, and must
be long and full, silk lined and wadded.
The cape or collarette should be trimmed
with lace or fur. The outdoor cape can be
of either cloth or watered silk. 1t is IN
necessary to go into further detail, as un-
dercloth;ng can be as simple or elaborate
as desired, and thousand other little
things are also necessary which most
young women possess before marriage.
There were a few new and pretty waists
visible on Monday night at the Baldwin.
That the spell OF the demi-season is upon
us is only too evident, but Trilby was
gowned just as we all knew she would be,
for of course from Du Maurier's illustra-
tions and descriptions we were acquainted
with every gown. Her very caps and
aprons we're known to US and whether in
the neat trim black frock, the pale gray
one or the gorgeous robe of rich white silk
brocaded with gold Trilby was most eff
!