Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-11-14
l had almost forgotten the great horse

had almost forgotten the great horse
show. 1t always comes with the falling
leaves and the crisp, bright days Of Indian
summer. I might not have Thought of it at
all had my attention not been called to it
by the chief of swell dressmaker's
place. She showed me the pretty things
now complete and the ground plans"
aud front elevations" Of several more.
am going to use every adjective in the
dictionary describing them, for not only
are they deserving Of it in themselves,
but it is the costumes one sees at the
horse show that set the fashion solidly
on it's feet for the whole winter as to
outdoor and reception dresses and head
gear. to say nothing Of the wraps.
At the horse show every lady wears
what seemeth best. Some come in rich
gowns, so ornate as to appear almost vul-
gar, with tiny bonnets and magnificent
wraps. These, it is understood, are the
reception gowns, and after the friends
and the curious strangers have finished
their scrutiny the costume with the lady
inside goes to some swell reception some
where else either that or some other
evening.
However, those dazzling costumes are
not seen so often as to quite blind one.
There are literally thousands of other
elegant and tasteful garments, each aft
err it's kind. like the animals in Noah's
ark. The horsy girls, married or single,
are apt to appear in box coats with
derby hats.
Those Who adore coaching wear the
Newmarket, with it's array of postiche
capes. These ladies prefer close hats.
such as will stick on the head under
stress of weather. But the great ma
jority Of women who visit this great
gathering are not only Of the Four Hun
dred, but all who would like to bclon:, to
them and those who want to see what
the Four Hundred look like at a reason
able outlay. They are sure to be on
view.
The great difficulty is that the "rest of
them" cannot tell who this or that one
in the boxes is. But it is better SO. TO
belong to that charmed circle does not
always prove that the bearers Of famous
names are beautiful.
1t is the same with royalty. Once in
my life believed that all prncesscs were
enchanting and that all princes had beau
tiful big eyes can now say with the
poet, "Oh, never will time that trust re-
newt" and yet they were old in the earth
been but true.
Once in my life I went wandering over
the earth and up and down it, and ! saw
nearly all the princes and princesses and
a few real, genuine kings and queens.
and out Of them all can remember only
the hapless Empress Eliza beth and the
queen of Greece as being really beautiful,
and nary a prince or king was half as
good looking as any man you might find
at work in this country.
But am wandering far from the horse
show and the clothes to be worn there.
l find one really delightful thing to say.
There are many entire costumes, hats
and some capes and other garments
showing the always pleasing and artistic
combination of wood brown and moss
green, and there are very many different
materials used in these. One suit has
skirt and jacket Of soft moss green vene-
tan. There is very pretty ornament on
each side Of the front Of the skirt at the
bottom Of slate gray broadcloth cut out
in a complicated design. all the edges be-
ing finished with picot soutache braid.
The short fly front jacket is almost COW
cred with the same applique. There are
sharp lapels and high collar, both trim
med with it.
With this is to be worn a large toque
of brown velvet in chestnut, with plumes
in shaded browns. held by small gold
buckle. 1t is q fine taste shown by the
modistes in supplying the suitable hat to
carry out the whole plan Of Il costume.
hat Of any other color might he as becom-
ing to the wearer. but it could not be the
same artistic supplement to the rest.
Another case in point was a tailor suit
of black and white shepherds plaid. The
skirt fitted in the orthodox fashion,
which leaves woman at the mercy of
footpads tho pockets) and comprls her to
suspend herself in mi'ai'. like NOLAN.
meds coffin, by strap, because her dress