The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-04-30

wife and married the prima donna /
months ago. For five years Terry pait
constant court and was always TO b.
found in the same city. at the same no
tel. as the lovely Sanderson. Now, he i
dead, his wealth reverts TO his mother
and Sibyl Sanderson once more mus
earn her living.
Scandal upon scandal followed tn
actions of this duo from beginning t
finish. Carping critics today are say
Ing, "Retribution!"
Whether by dint OF Belasco persever
anee or by reason of her innate geniu
Mrs. Leslie Carter is recognized as ;
great American actress. AS TO her per
sonality men generally agree in calling
her a handsome woman in figure ant
feature. Women are apt TO be NOR
critical Some consider her too tall an;
insist that her mouth is too large :,
lay any claim to beauty. She certainly
has a large mouth, but also has a beau
tifuI set of teeth, and her hair IS a rec
gold shade which IS the delight ant
despair Of artists. She has a charm o.
manner peculiarly fascinating. and. be
ing possessed Of that rarest of gifts
tact is pretty well equipped despite
criticism.
AS the heroine in "Zaza" she has tax.
en- Manhattan borough by storm. Will:
opinions differ concerning the vehicl,
she chose no dissenters are heard as K
her ability.
"Zaza" is a curious combination oil
the good and the bad. 1t is both i'm
moral and praiseworthy. Mrs. Garter
pleads Zaza is only a woman with q
womans instincts. and she but acts the
part Zaza, as the deuimondaine. wins
sympathy throughout her evolution
Unlike Camille. she does not depend up
on illness to secure it.
Zaza's life as portrayed might be
called a sermon over the footlights tC
impulsive woman. In fact, there are
two points of saving grace. One is that
no matter what the condition in life CT
the surroundings man always turns
from the mistress TO the wife. The 9TH
er reveals the possibilities of a bad wo-
man In the play she reforms. becomes
good through the love she bore him
who so cruelty deceived her. When
the inconstant man returns. she firmly
repulses his advances. She sends him
back TO his child and wife with the
knowledge that the stain of his last
kiss has purified her being. The tenn
pestuous Zaza disappears, having sown
seeds of indecision. Is she saint or
sinner?
Ny modiste is industriously circulat-
ing a petition (metaphoricalIy) for the
reinstatement of velvet gowns. It is
the proper between season fabric and
has its advantages. 4 velvet frock
with a boa, is warm enough for the
transition period prior to spring
debut. Some sartorial achievements in
velvet are most beguiIing. Judging
from the array Of veIveteens. encounter
ed, my modiste has collected enough
signatures to pass the bill.
A gray velvet with a dash of scarlet
caught my fancy at the SWEETEST shop
in New York. The upper skirt portion
was formed by divided yoke. the low
er by a sweeping circular fiounCe.
Rounded tabs coming we'll below the
waist line at front and back Of the bod
ice were effective a scarlet velvet
scroll extended across the back and
held in place a series of ecru chiffon
rufffes. Jetted buttons supplied the
needed touch of black without which
no gown is a complete success. A Pc
culiarity of the dress just described is
the seamless back bodice. Most of the
recent importations exploit this new
mode.
Embroidery and lace contrive to win
unadulterated praise when seen on d
gorgeous satin evening wrap. The wrap
= ~
man. It is made OF pale blue satin heav-
lily embroidered in silver thread and
chenille 4 meagerly full lace flounce
draped over q wider one of satin borders
the edge. Two narrower frills suggest
a double hood about the shoulders. The
same floral treatment is observed
throughout. A sable collar with pipings
of fur brings the price OF this exquisite
outer garment up TO the $1,000 mark.
The merits OF lace impress me most
favorab bly,. particularly in the form of a
directoire coat. and this seems TO ne
the ideal model u which a genuinely
middle aged woman should pin her
faith for evening dresses. The sweeping
coat curves and spoon shaped basque
are infinitely more beautifying than the
pointed bodice which usually falls 70
the lot Of the matronIy. The indefinite
mystery Of fImy meshwork in guipure
Is more to be desired than the shiny
surface.
Primrose IS the color robust proper
tons should affect. gray the one 70
carefully avoid. Fringe in variety
clanors for attention. Most OF the new
tuniCs sport a few yards of il Three
tones Of one color may blend attractive
y when handled by an expert. but 70
most OF Us this fashion hint IS unwel-