The Washington times., 1901-07-07

Carriers Being Used for Hatbands.
PARIS. July 1.-Walking or driving in
the Bois de Boulogne is by no means
the least appreciated of the many attrac-
tions that Paris offers. At certain hours
of the day and at certain periods of the
year it is a general resort Of fashionable
society. But of all these hours and pc
riods the most delightful are assuredly
the warm mornings that precede the
Grand Prix, which ale the most select
OF all
In the splendid scenery of the Bois, at
the height Of its beauty, Tout Paris. -
wealthy, titled, artistic, and cosmopolitan,
may be seen on horseback, on autOmo-
biles, in carriages of every kind, and on
foot.
Moreover, ii is not the slow, solemn
procession of the afternoon along the
Alice des Acacias; everyone is inspired
with fresh ardor, and all are eager in pur-
suit of their favorite sport. Between Il
o'clock and a quarter past Z the marvel
ously beautiful alley is like vast open
air saloon. People come and go, stop
and talk; "bubbling' machines and i'm
patient horses are kept standing, while
cavaliers. amazons and chaufeurs ex-
change ideas.
The womec get down from their car
riages and form in little groups, making
arrangements for the day and chatting
over the soiree of the previous evening.
1t is an exquisite social hour in the fresh
morning air, perfumed with the intoxicat-
ing odor of the acacias in flower. which
fall like scented snow over the privileged
classes of this world.
Let me give a few impressions from
these -'maInees," and in order to give
more clearness TO my criticisms and
praises. let me separate the gathering into
various categories.
In the first place noticed some intrepid
amazons, and all Of them wore sailor
hats Of coarse plat English straw. or else
small round felt hats The basques OF
habits are becoming large and more like
the tails Of a mans riding jacket. Some
OF the habits are even snuff cOlored.
which completes the confusion of the
sexes. For my part ! deplore these inno-
vations. and look back with regret to the
days Of the very tight skirt and the short
Jacket. forming so bold an outline in a
landscape As to men, let me De polite
enough to tell them-once does not
create a precedent-that in spite Of the
trfumphs OF speed Of the ever-increasing
band Of ''chauffeurs," when / see them
riding with such graceful maestria can
not help thinking that Button Will always
be night, and that tbs horse is in reality
the noblest conquest of man"
Now let me discuss the bearing Of the
women who hold the reins. It is lacking
in character. This is 20 some extent due
TO the anything but stylish aspect Of the
polo cart, which is, nevertheless, so con-
venient, and which is all the rage at the
present moment Scarcely is the bust
seen above the shiny mahogany panels,
and the proximity TO the groom does not
add dignity to the effect.
But l must not speak III of useful fash
ions; only let them be reserved for the
mornings. when a little license is allow
able Women Of fashion under these cir
cumstances adopt the blouse, an elegant
trifie. with a skirt OF some different ma
terial buried in the depths Of the ton
neau," and boating hat, very large
with the rim slightly turned up and drap-
ed with a scarf with hanging ends. This
hat is worn rather back on the head
forming an aureole around the curls and
frizzes and resting on the twist Of the
bow chignon. Most frequently a veil of