The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-17
SUMNER AlRlNESS.
PRIPARaIIONS FOR THE ANNUdL
exodus.
ELLEN Osborne's Lctter-Protty Wedding
Innovations-Yachtin and Outing
Toilets.
Downright. 1896. for The Times)

There is the future; and it is weddings.
yachting. Newport, more soI ana more
Weddings.
Aud the goyning Of the present and
the future is the gossip Of to-day. l nave
noticed:
That the new sleeve Is not carrying all
before IL. or rather that the new sleeve
0nert not 80 wildly from the old as, III
its Drawer youth, IL made threat TO do'
That many bridesmaids in June VIII
wear. as did many in April, big hats
piled high with plumes and fastened by
enormous bow ties OF white tuhe under
the chin:
That bridesmaids gowns Of pink satin
brocade, with bodiccs of pink chiffon.
or maids all brunnettes. will march har-
moniOusly with d bridal gown OF ,ae u.s.
ual white satin and point lace:
That tho prcttiest opera gown taken
from New York 10 London for the end
of the season there was an brucaded satin
Of pale blue and silver with straps OF
very deep blue velvet over the shoulders
supporting the very low corsage:
That one of the prottiest bonnets Of the
late spring is huge butterfly bow, Jut-
ting far over the ears M either side and
recalling the cunning Dutch bonnets OF
some little time ago:
That the short British driving jacket
shaped like soaphox has been smart
ened by Partisan genius into a very
creditable garment, slightly shaped TO the
figure though not close, and fitted with
volumlnous fancy lapels. In other words.
Il r. the same thing, yet absolutely diff
fercnt;
That the slarchcd shirt waist or shirt
waist front. barred acrosj in Sing Sing
fashion, white stripes on blue or pink,
q D.. H.ftaar cod .f.s
IS as smart as it is unlovely. and will be
,this year considerable favorite.
That a very chic shaped hat, quite low
crowned. recalls 10y its shape the beef
eater" and hour-glass chapeauX Of last
wear. Il IS as If the high hour glass
crown had been smashed half way down
with a brick. when IL became the beef
eater shape. the next brick nattens IT TO
an inch or So I'm height and produces n
fat crowned hat which, with three 'ich
diem" plumes on the left rising from
Jungle of ribbon bow, is very pretty,
That "a boating or yachting hat. plated
in dark blue straw. has such a wide. low
crown. wide hrim. "A lace bow In front
held by a buckle. small black and white
feathers and q wreath Of roses and ivy
leaves.
There are everywhere round skirts with
plain fronts and godets over the hips,
the art Of skirt cutting has almost been
rcvOlutiOnizel within the last few years.
The front breadth is cut fiat and quite
wide. the fullness being all provided for
behind. where 10 IS screened by the skirts
Of short Jacket. or by the basque bob
tails so many gowns now show. very
smart variety OF jacket comes square to
the waist limo on either side, drops IN
TWO moderate points in front and az the
back oyerilOws in "a short but decisive
swailOw-tan. Such a jacket has cuffs
with points TO match the front, fiat gold
buttons, a moderate lapel, and H. worn
over "a starched shirt front. For instance.
q dark green jacket over white front
striped with lighter green. or dark
blue jacket may le worn over short blue
and white soft vest.
Starched fronts may have their unlove-
~ lines disguised by a nchu OF soft lace
falling from the collar and thrust crayat
wise into the opcn-front Such vests have
visible buttons only about half way up,
10 leave plenty OF room for the fchu.
skirts are still mainly plain, but there
are slight ebuiliuons of rebellion from
the mode. Many. otherwise ohcdicnt, in
dulre themselves in rows OF conspicuous
stitching about the bottom.
Another device Is winked at by Dame
Fashion Let there Doe q jacket made.
say of almond green or some shade no
darker Let the jacket curl out at the
hips in those saucy little hasiuo tails SO
commonly worn. Let the waist be OF
very pale Nile green muslin. or Of silk,
pale green shot with pale pink. Then
let there be- upon each lapel six, and up
on each cun three, aud al tho seams of
the dress in front on each side three more
extremely military looking tabs of dark
green velvet. Upon Trim figure the CT
feet Is rather smart and military
The CONDUCT OF "A woman on shipboard
Is "a subiect impossible to predict the
weather makes a difference don't you
know. But IL u.s. easier 10 foresee that
satin and velvet are prime faVorites; mar
row leather belts. when sim worn. have
she will 80 aboard Tor her annual trip 90
the London Mecca Of the fashlOnablos
with at least the determination TO be
charming during every hour of the voy-
are when she rs visible Hence She trips
up the gang-plank in all the glory OF pie
ture hat and iuttcrng ribbons, but when
the plank is drawn size goes below, 10
bob up .eronoly 300 long minute with
her curls tucked away under "a Jaunty
cap, ana plain. close skirt have seen
some lovely one, in mixed greens. vary
Mc from light threads to almost black
and with tflm-Raistcd jacket. What
agonlcs one must snucr in tight corset
and tight high collar Ou shipboard those
who'vc tried % know. bus "to be beauti-
ful one must snaer" as the French
philosopher say and there is nothing to
add
The fashionable grass linen. very plain
~ and severely made up furnishes an
ideal summer gown for knockabout use.
return. TOO, 90 the linen dresses so
sensible a few years ago
Tho leather belt IS this year shrinking
into more modest size while Sos subsu-
tufos expand in width. Drained belts of
satin leather belts when sin worn. have
70 De decked with Jewels and set with
dainty buckles 10 be quite smart. Mar
row gold belts are as common as last
year wider ones were.
Canvas Is almost as popular q summer
material as grass linen, indeed. Is often
nsed with a. the canvas for skirt. the
linen FOR bodice White alpaca and white
re dainiuy vary the prevailing browns
and yellows patistes and grenadines are
TO bo much worn.
Tor bicycle riding. use a short skirt.
rho boomers would be in every way bet
fzr II reason ruled. but IN the matters OF
s,firc feminine reason doesn't
INC burpi.hed Iris OF shot NIX would
soom almost lovely enough o. Itself hut
tho caprlcious fancy Of the present spring
demands q mixturc OF three colors or pre-
ferably with figures and flowers dotting
their changing sheen.