The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-07-01

wings are powdered with diamond chips.
The birds eyes are rubies, the beak is OF
coral. The Princess intends 10 present this
novel article Of decoration TO the Regens-
burg Cathedral. to be hung up in the knave
of the church as a symbol Of the Holy
Ghost.
Blue Satin Robe.
Another state toilet Is of light blue satin.
The hem of the skirt and sweep of the
train are embroidered in silver with i
spriHkling of diamond chips marking the
stems and windngs Of wild roses. Rose
buds made OF pale pink silk are sewed on
the skirt and the full length of the train
The train has voiants Of precious lace en-
broidered in gold and silver. and the rose
buds peeping through produce a very
unique effect
Marie Therese seems to be fond of blue
the white silk skirt and waist of which is
set with tiny golden bees. thousands of
them, as was Josephine's coronation robe.
This dress is worn with an underskirt of
ccrn-blue velvet of the riches: possible
quality. The same material has been used
for the long train
A cream-colQIed silk scarf its silver laced
edges incrUsted with TURQUOISE serves for
the corsase. This Is an heirloom of the frs,
French Empress. who embroidered It durin.
her happy days 1T Malmaison. The tur-
quoise are of the Siberian variety, a present
1t seems hardly possible that Marie An
toine;te IN her rural retreat ever conceived
lcvelier costume than Marie Therese's
toilet Ia Trianon. The ground material is
OF Indian muslin. embroidered throughout
The most elaborate and softed Alencon lsces
are lavished on the fichu and the volants o.
the skirt. 1t is hard TO describe this dress
its airy effects must be seen to be appre-
ciated.
Among the ball dresses one of silk muslin
took my particular fancy. 1t is changeablc
in color and edged with chn.hilla. Fur on
ball robe is something quite novel. think.
The decorations are turquoise. surrounded
by diamonds.
Outdoor Dresses.'
The Princess Will wear loose blouses from
now on until the middle Of september then
the tailor made dress will come into use
for walking and outdoors generally.
The boudoir dresses In pale yellow pink
and pale blue, have either decorations of
metal embroidery. lace. feathers. tuile fiow-
ers ar senIi-precious stones. They are all
made With long trains and loose sleeves and
open in front down TO the bottom.
The sport costumes are remarkable only
for the beauty of material. otherwise they
are quite plain except for volants OF the
color and material Of the costume
Jeweiry.
What's lacking In the outdoor and snort
costumes. from the millinery standpoint;
jewelers. have provided. The studios of
master gold and silver smiths heped on;
where the tailor failed in his efforts or
buckles. pins. capechains. rings and other
accessories. there are lesions, TO judge by
Marie Therese's ;rousseau. Doubtless many
OF them are works OF high art. but there
is an agreeable sprinkling of petty bibelots
besides. which are not too expensive to be
discarded after a few days wear
A green velvet hunting dress is fitted with
short and long skirt. one for horseback
and the other for stalking. Truly Partisan
that is, very wide. knickerbockers. are in
tended for underneath. of the scarlet waist
coat but little is seen. and on the whole the
costume Is almost too plain.
Behold the festive jewcler step in, First
he provides a silve~ girdle made out of an
Gent Hubertus thalers. alternately gilt and
white. and hangs on ii menagerie-al
sorts of animals. swinging on rings and
chains. They make a funny noise when
madame moves
This hare. cut from an opal. with laugh
ing diamond eyes and silver tail. is luck
bringing hesides-hunters luck by the way
Luck in general is provided by Nr. Kip
hngs Two Tails. The elephant has alien
ated woman's affections for the golden I liz