The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-27

bouquet now inseparable from the oc-
casion, but the difference is that
small boy or girl, dressed as page or
maid of honor. walks before the bride
and carries her flowers for her. Just
for the present, at least, any maid OF
honor over ten years of age Is hardly
considered in good taste. and the aisle
cortege surely profits in gracefuness
all the more because of the charming
innocence and youthfulness that leads
the way.
Wells are always a momentous point
in the most important toilet OF a wom-
ans life, and in spite Of dicta TO the
contrary. they are quite as much worn
as in the days of our conservative sen
timental grandmothers. A severely
plain lulle shower is now, however,
rarely seen. for the most economical
bride can afford an embroidered tulle Of
more or less expensive quality. The en-
broidery usually takes the form of
pretty border worked about the wells
edge, though there are attractive exam
pies that have true-lover knots, bou-
quets of myrtle blooms or tiny bells
sprlnkled tastefully upon the airy mesh.
A lace veil, of course, like English
gold, is current the world over. duly re-
spected, never questionable and worn
off the face. There are brides, however,
who believe in the old romantic tradi-
ton of coming to the altar yelled and
permitting the newly-made husband 10
draw aside the delicate masque. claim
the first kiss and proclaim her thus in
her new estate before the world. For
this reason many wells are worn with
one corner only falling over the face
and reaching not so low as the knees.
AT the conclusion Of the ceremony this
corner Is turned back, and unveiled the
bride walks down the aisle Latterly
. IT,
fon as transparent and as crisp as tulle
with three narrow satin bands running
along its four sides. IT is wonderfully
becoming, and one of its chiefest
charms Is its ineXpensiveness.
Hair is piled high to receive the veil
now, and the lace, or tulle. or chiffon is
50 adjusted among the coils and curls
as to be a part of the headdress White
aigrettes. tufts Of snowy marabout feath-
ers and wee ostrich tips. with wired white
satin bows are among the bridal head or
naments. and there is a tendency shown
everywhere for the bride TO add 10 her
splendor with whatever Jewels may have
fallen to her share. Colored jewels are
just as permissible as pearls and dia-
monds, and with many pretty but rath-
er simple costume, chains Of imitation
pearls are introduced about the throat.
with no intention Of deceiying the ad-
miTing wedding guests.
Gloves are almost an obsolete part Of
every woman's marriage toilet. for now
that the sleeves are made so very long
the hands are almost concealed by the
pointed satin cuffs and the fun lace ruf-
| hes inside it. The glove under these con-
ditons is only an annoying superhuity
TO both the bride and the usually badly
fustered groom, who must manipulate the
ring.
There is no hard and fast rule to be set
down for guidance in matters Of the go
ing away gown. One woman will put off
her satin and orange blossoms TO get into
a bob-tailed covert suit and bowl off to
her honeymoon on a tandem wheel an
other drives TO the steamer dock IN a Gre
alton Of velvet and green leur de vel
ours and third plans 10 make her es-
cape from rice and old shoes in a capti-
waiting yachting dress when the auspi-
cious day arrives. The perfect average,
| however, is supposed TO be arrived at in
a suit Of French broadcloth of summer
weight, OF billiard cloth green or pretty
gray. This IS apt to have a founced
skirt, a waist with a slightly pounced
satin vest, or, more smartly yet, a coat
lined with a harmonious satin, opening
over a skirt waist of cream, turquoise
blue or cerise and silver silk Skirt in
All4E 4l4Stdlitt - Bui 4 Inquire Oh speech,
though: this little under body is a blouse
with 4 tucked front, having lace epau-
lettes usually running out on the Shout
ders, a high stock and a vast lace jabot
under the chin, besides being fastened
with bright jeweled buttons down the
| front.
Mothers Of brides and grooms, with mu-
tual consent, have adopted the cheerful
mourning Of heliotrope. lilac and violet
| cloths, foulards. grenadines, etc. Tho
note Of joyous resignation IS further
heightened by almost invariably introduce
| ing spangled trimmings and little bon
nets OF black spangled net heaped with
violets in white and the varying tones Of
blue and purple. Pearl gray gloves stitch
ed in gray and huge white lace jabots are
striking features of these matronly toll
| cts.
In the Illustrations given Of appropri-
ate costumes for Easter brides, the fig
ure marked l was represented by the
| model IN plain white satin, enhanced
chiefly by a decoration Of silver span
giles. The spangles form de-
sign Of reeds and cat tails