Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1901-07-08
GOWNS AT A FLOWER INETE.



Lovely Examples of the Paris Cou-
tuyiers Art.
The tradition that Il always rains
on the day of the Fete des Flelis seems
on its way to be destroyed. Both last
year and this the weather was perfect,
and the success of the fete thi" year
was undoubtedly largely due TO the
sunny sky with which 1t was favored
year ago. Even the happy -go-lucky
spirits that as "A rule form the majority
of those who taka pant in this Partisan
event hardly contemplate with equani-
nifty tn wholesale destruction of mus
lin frocks and the drencbinG; OF their
flower decked carriages that has been
the rule on so many occasions.
The dover battle is not a fashionable
fete. In the sense that women of the
smart French Norld take an active part
In il. but ii is an occasion when GER
tain class of Parisians, gowned in the
loyeiest examples of thin flocks that
can be furnished by Paris eouturiers-
and In flower dccked carriages, throw
flowers and smiles at their admirers,
who throng the driveway of the Bots.
The Bots itself /" decked with flowers
and banners and there Is music from
military bands stationed at dlscre' t
intervals Moreover. the proceeds OF
the fete go to swell a fund that pro-
vides rewards and pensions" TO the vic
Tins Of duty" such as iir.neH. police
men and others who have suffered In
rescuiEg If or in perfoi ming their
duty. So there is popular side to the
fete that appeals to tn MASSES
Some Of the carriages were marvels
OF good taste and Ingenuity. One brake
was converted into a huge basket of
pink. red ana whit roses, with handle
of roses and broad pink ribbon tied in
huge bow. In the midst of this sat
pretty girl IN pink and white frock.
The most e2travagant exhibition was
probably a victoria completely covered
with orchids of different sorts. Even
pretti.r than this was a carriage COW
cred with field flowers. Several of the
carriages had flower umbrellas. per-
haps In memory OF the rally days Of
past seasons. Ore small ,art. driven
by little girl. was smothlred in bluets,
and another low cart showed nothing
but daisies and yellow ribbons.
But the most marvellous exhibition of
the day lay in the sartorial display.
Such in:ricacies Of embroidery. such
marvellous combinations 81 satin-like
linens and lace incrustatlons.: and such
charming painted gauzes' An example
OF the last was a white gauze painted
with yellow flowers and made tp with
medalliors of black lace. Another was
a very pale pink muslin PAINTED with
| large roses that alternated with in
serted roses of yellow lacC
Some OF the light muslin dresses were
trimmed with bits of old brocade.
skirts and boleros OF embroidered mus
In made up with sashes or waistcoats
of Pompadour silks we're numerous. \
handsome gown was of an embroidered
ecru batiSte. trimmed with set-in fig
ures OF coarse yellow cloth embroid-
cred in the same color. This was made
up with som5 touches of light blue.
Several OF the new habit bodices APP
peared with lace skirts. These were
Of brocade or lace over u color. with, In
certain instances, Wristbands OF plain
colored satin or velvet.
Charming was white muslin en-
broidered IN feather pattern IN ecru
linen The bolero If embroidery and
yellow lace was laced with narrow blue
V5lvet ribbon and there was a little
fringe OF velvet loops extending all
about the bolero and the choker The
skirt was built OF two embroidered
ilounCes.
striking gown had skirt of red mus
lin, self embroidered. and habit bodice
Of twine colored lace over red silk. The
bodice. which had rather long coat
tails, wao finished in front with q
draped waistband of red silk. fastened
with some large silver buttons The
front Of the muslin had embroidered
revers turning back or the sides OF
the BASQUE
\ gown of yellow gu'pure made up
over pale. blue and trimmed with lac
ings Of black velvet vas pretty If con-
ventlonal stu. 1t Is several seasons
since colnred Innings used under trans
parent fabrics have been seen and this
return to the old fashion Is welcomed.
Some OF the most elaborate OF the
muslin gowns were both embroidered
and trinm d with lace medallions. One
easily described in detail, for the wear
er was standing In her carriage when
seen, was built of muslin in a pale but
/ clear yellow. The bodice and the upper
part of the skirt and "A short, closed
bolsro We're OF most elaborate and
I delicate trimming This consisted OF
! incrustations Of yellow lace figures and
nedallions Of mauve silk. embroidered
| lightly in silver and framed in lace
| Around these were large yellow, mauve
and purple chrysanthemums embroid-
cred In silks. The bolero to match had
/ eight elbow 81 ewes Below the elbows
| the muslin made puff, and then a
pleated cuff with lace point over the
hand. Above the bolero the pleatings
ran across to form a yoke and choker
with lace points falling over the tor
of the latter.
The hats worn were mostly large
showing a good deal of embroidery, and