The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-12-07

Evening gowns give marked evidence
cf tn. preference TOR white as do those
for dinner ana deni toilette-although
some exceedingly handsome gowns IN
color and in black and white are seen.
The princess idea is 4 favorite one
and is always graceful, worn by slen-
der, weu-formed woman. An exceed
incIv elegant gown, that bears evidence
to the craze FOR jet is OF black net over
laid with ivy leaves OF black velvet, the
edges and veins OF which are lines Of
set. The lGmer edge OF the gown is of
Irish crochet in cream, which gives
ncI;nce effect Falling over this is the
net cut in princess style with low neck
that is finished with q bertha OF the
lace. The sleeves are OF the net IN
lined and in elbow length. where they
are finished with deep. full falls OF chif-
ion. The entire gown is mounted over
white silk yelled with chiffon Black
velvet combined with black chntilly, the
lace over yin te sill! chffonyeile6, also is
much liked and len6s Itself to the prin
cess style with marked success. Strings
are much used for net and all ii!Ely fab
rics and are charming. a most dainty
gown OF embroidered net has a full skirt
arranged in tuck sl;rrinss TO form
yoke, at fiounca depths and midway be-
tween An entirely Satisfactory denli-
toilet gown is OF white crepe de Chine
with a deep pointed yoke Of cream point
dc yerise and owes its effect almost en-
tirelv to the cord shi1ringS in skirt and
waist. The skirt is full, after favorite
Pacouin style. ard is SHRED to give
pointed gird!e effect, at flounce depths
and again above TO form deep puff.
each group consisting OF four cords At
the edge of the ski is a chiffon ruche
and above Il are applied white Chiffon
roses The bodice is soft and full below
the yoke. with sleeves shirred closely at
the shoulders. few inches below form
ing a puff between. and in one row at
the elbows where they fall into deep
pointed frils. On the corsaSe is worn
big chou Of pale green chiffon with
ends that fall to the edge Of the SKIRT.
The Chiffon flowers and the chou both
mark notable features of the season The
flowers are e--Guisitelv DAINTY and are
shown in white and pale pink with bits
Of green. 50 making most attractive gar
n ure The choux are greatly in vogue
and are specially liked with white gowns
! to which they add touch Of becoming
| color Pale pink. pa blue and green
are the favo:ite "olors. but now and
again che sees dashing brunette With
splendid vjrii red on black.
! lsall gowns worn by n7atrons are
s1,rnptuous but. happily. there is tend
eucy coward simplicity fer youns girls.
and toward CT failing the length OF the
dancing skirt II is by no means short.
cute long enough for grace, but its train
is so far shortened as to allow Tie wrate r
greater freedom and to demand some
what less floor space. a most exquisite
pown to be worn BIZ debutante at
hey FIST bal. is of ivory white chiffon.
e-7,hroide. ed IN tiny dots. made over soft
white six. yelled with plain oh fon The
skirt is without tuclls or shirrngs. and
is snug but not over tight about the
hine. Al Is lawer4 edge are gathe ed
frins, edged with narrow applique OF
lace tbs! number follr at the front. s \
at he back and above which, insertions
of lace are applied in bowknot desicn
The bodice is low with short secves
terminating in frilis, and IS softly Su'l
4 WITT lace finishing thr edge and applied
to give n bolc~o SUGGESTION. At the waist
is to be worn a full sash of IA e pink
chiffon and q chou OF TIE sane com
p'etes the corsaee Girls who dance firc
this last less per'.h-hle than flowers
while * gives inst The touch of color
and the becoming soft e@ect sought
Nothing more cirish and charmir. thar
the do-teS chiffon well could be desired
/ and TIE treatment is such as to carry
o-t the idea OF simplicity In every de-
tai.
Pearls and pearl ornaments ave pre-
ferred to all other jewels and forms q
adornr'ent More rea~l EARRINGS tina 7
those Of any other jewels are TO be seer
4 ~ the ope-a and pearl collars pear