Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-18

All hani The King Of Glory has come!
Amid the Towering fragrance OF re-
turning spring. and the grateful JOY Of
so many hearts for q Saviour risen, we
greet tie yesterday. Astounding in pre-
cious memories OF the past, and great
auguries for the future. with one accord
We welcome this boon Of the past and
the indispensable hope of the future. Yet,
amid these holy. happy suggestions, come
troOping IN O thousand everyday ques-
tons. what TO wear and how to wear
Il being foremost in the rank. In colors
q short walk down any thoroughfare will
quickly determine gray and green In
their various and beautiful combinations,
70 be the colors-a soft gray that rests
the eye laye the sky at early twilight,
and greens that breathe Of spring through
an the shades OF the tender bud to the
darker hue OF the open leaf. Even the
seasons novelties take on a chirpy, merry
style The new Easter eggs all contain
some pretty surprise-many Of them
opened revealing exquisite mementoes,
sometimes jewels. sometimes dainty con-
fecuons. sometimes a radiant STAR al
ways something In reminder Of happy
awakening 10 the joys of life. And this
SIS not all Of their world worldly. Is
10 not a reflection Of the spirit OF the sea-
son?
u seems there are 10 be no hats this
spring-simply miniature flOwer-gardens,
and a landscape gardener would do wei
20 take SNAP shots of the Easter head
gear TO might serve him IN good stead
some day This is not half so eXtrava-
CANT as IL may appear for given
foundation Of straw, no uncommon thing
even in horticulture. and mere on one side
rests q bed OF viOicts. while across. az a
correct angle. q whole bank Of migno-
rettes spring mp. Orchids hide under
a shadOwiug ridge. ana lilies OF the valley
lit their snowy bells close by the tulips
side Carnations and heliotrOpes blend
their co.ors al some unexpected spot
and roses proudly nod in the midst Of
meadow-grass
And an this on one hat! Yes. and
mOrc-that doesn't take into note the
ribbons and laces. that set of the faces
OF pretty young swecthearts and wives"
The Mophistophelian hue is the only ono
which dehcs combination hat 10 be
red. must be all red. Rather strange.
g is. dresses have not kept pace with the
craze for variety Of c0iOrs. Bat such
IS fashions dictate. The odG-skirts and
waists must go. and Whole suits, with
some plainness IN proportion. have the
right OF way This IS in opposition 10
every woman's wish. for the black skirt.
with many changes Of pretty waists.
became IN itself a complete and extensive
waIdrObe-a boon alike TO rich and poor.
But "let Hercules himself 90 what he
may" the very klndcsi style does not
a.. .s4a IL fa a rIaI a.. "
the bicycle had a hand in the dispaace-
mcnt Of the silk waist for street wear.
for that every girl and woman must
ride has become fixed law. and that they
should be ready az moments notice to
mount their steel horses is a part OF
fashions creed. To think OF Il. a waist
"hcfrlod and befurbelowed" doesn't Sit
well a-whcel.
The forecast for Easter IS very gay
fddles sound upon the afr. and along with
the sweet doors OF spring. flowers and
orange bossons minsle.
There have been several teas. lunch
cons. and social entertainments OF more
OF less note during the two weeks past;
bat most OF them were given Ia conse-
ouence o. some peculiar circumstances.
which ncceasitaied their occurrence dur
ing Lent or else entire omission In
some cases visitors WHO could not re-
main untG Easter were extended formal
AL well as Informal cclrtcsles: bu; In
every instance elaborateness OF detail
and extrayagant display were avoided
Even among those not observers OF this
holy season. out Of respect for the spirit
leyading 20 large portion OF society
NE Inclination was manifest to abstain
rom any pronounced gayety. IN con-
liberation Tor and In difference 70 this
Tact reference 70 many OF the social
events has been omitted from the Dis
Patch society letter.
Monday afternoon the Woman's CUB
rooms. as might have been expected, when
was known that Mr.. Joseph Jefferson
would lecture before the club, WAS pack
~ ana OVERLOOKING. for halls. staifWaJ5.