The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-10-12
SOME HANDSOME GOWNS.
Beautifully Dressed Audience Grsced the
iioISc Show.

Society was not the least bit tired last
night Judging from ths fashionable crowd
.n4tL gathered together again TO witness
.ne horse Snow at the Auditorium II
ritth Avenue on SUNDAY, Bolton Row,
london; and the Richmond Horse Show
We're TO compete for the blue ribbon, 1t
you'd he as hard for the judges TO decide
as it was between ''blackbird, Grey
ZAP and ''Amaret'
The Boxes were more varied in colorinE.
Last night a vivid touch Of color added
greatly 10 the effect and made the boxes
lock like a lovely rainbow. The cegula-
j ton dress suits of the gentlemen added
greatly TO the scene. Dame Fashion must
have been proud of her pupils last night,
If never before.
One costume in particular did its part
in lending brilliancy TO the scene, nor was
it aIly the less dainty in its minor details
1t was of rich, silk crepe. the bodice be-
ing tucked to form a yoke. Elbow-sleeves
allowed the wearer to display long white
elbow suede gloves. With this was
| wore a large soft, red Tam o Shanter, the
crown being of a deeper shade Of red.
In Box - was noticed q black lace
: gown over low-neck slip of pale blue
Around the yoke was twisted pale blue
! liberty satin ribbon. which was caught to
one side in a large bow. A large bouquet
of American beauties added to the effect
a perculiar shade Of blue was the pre-
dominant feature in a costume worn in
box 81. This gown was of crepe cloth
tucked all over in rather large tucks. a
yoke of real duchess lace lighted up this
costume in a chic manner. The head
gear OF the fair wearer was q Partisan
pad of white panne velvet, the crown be-
ing the same shade as the dress and
underneath the brim were clustered pink
rosebuds.
One OF the fair occupants in box "a wore
a dainty creation Of pink organdy over
silk Thrown around her was a real lace
shawl A large straw hat was worn with
tins. almost enveloped in white plumes.
One which might have been taken from
the Very best number of "A La Mode,
was seen in Box L. This costume was of
dove colored taffeta with yoke and ell
DOW pieces OF real lace. III crosswlse Iold was
laid pink panne velvet. drawn slightly
higher to- one side and ended with rosette-
From this was seen white SILK fringe.
The ends Of the sleeves were also finished
off with pink velvet. a white tuite ana
lace touue was worn with this. Right at
the bottom Of the crown was rolled black
velvet. and in the center, where the bl1m
was turned back. was a bunch of pink
silk roses.
A dress of the pale lavender hue was
also noticed in the boxes, worn by a pru-
pette. This dress WAS made with OUCH
ess lace yoke and a broad band OF the
same kind of lace down the center OF the
skirt.
A pink and white stripe orga.ldy was
very pretty in box IL A sheer lace yoke
was added to the brightness of the cos
tune. Narrow sheered pink ribbon was
;astefully used 10 bring out the prevail
ing tint of this costume. y toGue OF
pink roses and black velvet completed
the costume.
In box 81 was a lovely costume OF en-
broidered yellow silk and yellow taffeta.
A real lace yoke made this gown one OF
the handsonaest Of this evening. a black
feather boa and large black chiffon nat,
with plumes on it. completed the toilet.
One of the visitors in the reserved seats
had a white embroidered net over tan
silk A white boa added to this costume,
with black velvet ends.
Mrs. Wallace was dressed in a "ery
handsome gown of white silk and lace.
large white hat and white boa. At the
neck were noticed very handsome dia-
mond ornaments. She carried bouquet
Of American Beauties.
Mrs Senff, of New York, was in white
embroidered gown.