The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-05-30
FRLLLS OF

White kid embroidered with colored beads 1,
used for revers, cuffs, and belts on cloth gowns.
"Louisene," a kind OF poplinette, is among the
very small checks of various colors.
A pretty chemisette vest for foulari and
barege gowns is made of white mousselinc Gs
sole. striped across with little frills Of narrow
cream lace headed by one row Of narrow BLACK
velvet ribbon.
Gros grain silk Is revived again for drcssy
gowns worn by matronly women.
The special feature OF the summer shoulder
cape is the short full effect which gives ii the
appearance Of an extended neck run. Trans.
parent materials, such as grenadine, mousselins
de sole, batiste, and net, accordion plated very
full, flourish in these garments. and jet and
butter-colored lace figures largely in the trim.
ming. The zOuave jacket style OF garment. with
the fun cape sleeves. ranks with the cape as
good style, but il Is not so useful owing 10 the in.
convenience Of putting 1t on and taking II of.
Skirts hounced from the hem TO the wais.
with ruffies shaped so that they require no
gathers and edged with narrow cream lace arc
decidedly. the latest fancy and are especially
effective in glace silk.
The new black cloth jackets are trimmed with
white lace applique.
A stylish bicycling hat has a sailor br!m Of
Panama straw and a Tam-o-Shanter crown OF
accordion plated canvas, and is trimmed with
a band of black velvet, a rosette OF turquoise
blue satin, and two black quilts.
The wise woman will not waste her substance
on a sun-plaited skirt IL she would be up 10
date two months later. for report says this
variety of skirt is rapidly going out Of fashion.
Black China Grape is very popular for summer
mourning costumes, and while the real /. very
expensive, the imitation is reasonable IN price
and looks almost as we'll.
A novel idea. carried out at an English wed.
ding, is a procession of eight little bridesmaids,
following the bride. each one wearing a Victorian
bonnet made of rose twigs lined with silk Of tho
prevailing color in the dress. and carrying crooks
entwtned with ribbon and flowers.
Red. which is such a popular color this season,
needs great care in making a selection. as i, il
either very becomin or very vulgar. as il har'
on the woman who wears it.
For evening dress young girls wear wreaths nj
flowers in their hair, which is arranged high on
the head. Forget-me-nots are very pretty ands
narrow wreath Of green leaves Is often very be.
coming.
Tiny sea shells are the latest decoration on
some OF the new gallons and embroideries with
beads. silver and gold threads. and narrow ri-
bons so much employed in the seasons Trim
mings.
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The Blind Chnplain's Prayer for Queen Victoria.
Fro1 the WdshiRGtoa Post.
1t was a beautiful and gracious tribute which
the Chaplain of the Senate, the Rev. Dr.. Mil
burn, paid 10 Queen Victoria in his prayer :rS-
terday morning when the Senate convened. In
a rich, musical voice he prayed as follows:
o Thou, who art King OF Kings and Lord Of Lords,
We bless Thee for the long and h~lustrto,s rrisuo (
Thy servant. the gracious sovereign lady, queen VT"
tortA whose conduct and character as daughter.
wife, mother, as well - illusirious sovereign, have
enshrined her In the hearts and reverence u true
hearted men and women around the word Eudow
her with peace. health, safety. and may her lat days
he her hest and ~happiest. 50 erdow AND guide
the councils Of that realm and Of our own beloved
country that hand in hand. they may irra! II" Path
OF conservative progress To the goal OF Christian civil
iGation until the Prince of the kings Of earth The 'r't
besotten from the dead. shall tecort .'- monarch "
all hearts and all lives in our rac4- w --w1.y pray
In His sacred name. amen.