The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-12-06

magnilicently dressed lady at the ball.
noe excepting the hostess. her grace OF
Richmond. That exalted lady is herself
less handsomely attired fhan the little
governess, who explains the extra mag
niticence 10 her husband by saying that
II ~ not paid for. The garment is an
exquisite affair, but not according TO
Thackeray. Who as you viii remember,
records Mistress Iiebecca AS deploring
the palur impaired TO her countenance
by her pink ball gown. The gown in
the play is a creation OF palest green
satin and lace embroidered IN silver.
quite as reasonable for Becky as any
more simple toilet according, at least.
10 her system of shopping, which Is TO
buy IN the highest market and never
pay anything AT all. The gown has an
imposing train which gives dignity to
the petite little figure of the wearer.
A ruff Of exquisite lace and a good bit
Of soft white chiffon adorns the shoul-
ders. ON her head. contrasting with
her bronze hair, Is a headdress of some
anomalous but very becoming material.
Next 10 Mrs Crawley i'm the mag
nificence OF the ballroom scene is honest
Amelia. whose garment, charming as 1t
looks is too pronounced 10 be adopted
for modern ballroom wear. II Is "a slip
OF white satin set upon a short waist OF
lace and trimmed below with a brood
band OF embroidery and deep flounca
of chiffon. The gowns OF the mere su-
pers IN this scene are, some OF them
models for fashion leaders TO copy. One
especially graceful in it's lines and pret-
! ty In it's design Is OF white silk and
/ chiffon, trimmed below with a deep lace
fiounce and having a long redingote ef-
feet created by the use Of garlands OF
roses drawn down the front OF the dress
and around the hem OF the skirt The
sleeves are pulled with couple of lay
\ ers Of chiffon over the silk 20 give them
softness one could not but notice the
grace OF the chiffon scarfs worn with
many OF the gowns. Sara Bernhardt is
said 10 have recently introduced them
in Paris, where they have become the
rage. Draped about the body of slen-
der woman their possibilities for grace
are infinite.
The handkerchief bag as an accessory
TO the toilet has already been taken up.
I'm Becky Sharp" are some novel and
pretty suggestions for its construc-
ton. The one which Becky wears with
her Puritanical garment I'm the first act
is worthy of consideration. 1t is made
apparently OF gray silk and trimmed
/ with little bands OF black velvet rib
! bon. In Il the guleful Becky keeps her
notes, her purse. her powder box and
| her handkerchief to say nothing OF
numerous ct ceteras. The handkerchief
bags are with us TO stay. so il is worth
while noticing the deft way i'm which
the ladies OF the play manage them.
They are attached by long ribbons TO
the very short waists and dangle TO
about three-quarters of the length Of
the skirt.
4 marvel Of becomingness is the tea
gown in which Becky receives her
morning callers. II is so very neglige
that one is tempted 10 wonder If la
dies of fashion in that period really did
receive their admirers and friends i'm such
decided deshabille. IL is, nevertheless, a
most becoming toilet of rose pink silk
falling open over a triple petticoat and
Jacket Of white lace or chiffon. In the
last act, i'm her simple dress OF yellow
trimmed with black velvet ribbons, co..
quettish and well gowned to the last,
| Becky proclaims her French blood. With
its crowning instinct true TO the last.
MARY KIRBY BEARD.