Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-12-02

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graduated lengths and the termination
OF each was emphasized by q group o.
the tiniest white pearl buttons about {
quarter of an inch apart. The opening
was scalloped in Greeian design and
bordering the scallops were two rows
of the tiny little buttons.
There was no pretence whatever al
elaboration in the neck trimming. A
simple band of white flannel, laid II
tucks. was carried around the throat
and upon this at frequent intervals
were sewed rows of pearl buttons, six
tc a row.
Gowns for American Women.
1t is certain that the skating season
in America will be more successful mis-
year than ever, if one is to judge by
the smart outfits ordered by notable
women of wealth and fashion. A very
handsome suit Of graygreen has been
shipped to young Mrs. Willie K. Van
derbi1t, Junior, and another in black.
heavily stitched and trimmed with
strappings Of back, is now receiving
the finishing touches for young Mrs.
Clarence Mackay.
But if the gowns which are worn
uron the ice at these skating carnivals
are interesting for their originality and
smartness, those worn by the women
who take no part IN the sport are no
less so.
A very elegant toilette adorned The
petite figure Of the American Countess
de Cas.ellane. This beautiful woman,
by the way, has not been the least
daunted by the recent trouble which
the eytravagances of her titled husband
brought upon her and she goes about
smiling in that earning and proven
bal fa;lion that jIstlfes the assertion
that Madame la Countess wears the
world with light heart"
The Countess lress was costume le
tailleur in motorette cloth, and ,he
skirt was appliqued with several rows
OF black silk braid of intricate anC
handsome design. This gown was also
self-lired. From the belt to within {
few inches of the fest the skirt huns
with perfect plainneas, but just Oelov
the frills the seam widened into a sud
den flare, the fullness of which wa
gathered into small box plaits. TIL
secret of thia new effect is to be founC
! in a silken elastic cord which is cacket
to the lining of the fare to confne tn
/ fullnes3 within a certain established
width.
Every seam in tho bodice wa
strapped and bored until the waist, yo
fanoied, stood alone when removed
| The vest was Of motorette silk emb-oid
cred in silk braid, and where the tin.
box plaits overlapped the vest the,
were piped with a narrow cord OF mo
torette velvet trimmed with tiny gol
buttons. The sleeves were elboy
length, falling over an undercuff of mo
torette silk, gathered upon band O
| the same color velvet.
The party fad seems to have takel
Paris by storm, and at every place on
sees some particular leader and he
clan grouped together, and cycling
rival coterie with critical and furtiv
/ glances.
When the fair was in session Their
were the Exposition parties; now it i
/ the indoor skating parties.
The hostess at one of these who, i
may be mentioned, is conspicuous II
the American colony, looked very dis
tinguished in beige drap de zibeline
! The short bolero corsage was embroid
cred with modore and gold, and ap
| peared over tight-fitting white sued
| gilet; a black silk clenture passiny
| through a gold buckle in front fell il
plated ends on the full-plaited bacl
of an elegantly appliqued skirt.
The audiences that gather at thes
skating tournaments represent "tou
Paris elegante," as the French say. an,
the women who come merely as spec
tators wear their handsomest gowns
which form a delightful contrast t.
the chic outfits of the skaters.