The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-11-22
SEEN AT THE HORSE SHOW
FINE COSTUMES WERE, AS USUAL, A
GREAT FEATURE OF THE AFFAIR.
In Detail and General Effect the I'M
preston Was Made of Richness,
:. Elegance and Extravaganza.
Correspondence of the indianapolis Journal.

Correspondence Of the Indianapolis Journal
NEW YORK. Nov. 19.-Once more the
national horse show has opened its doors.
Once more we Gothamites are admiring
fine horses and fine gowns; for, so closely
Is the fashion linked with the more legiti-
mate one of healthy competition in the
matter of horses, IL is almost impossible to
separate one from the other. Last year 1t
was thought that the auto craze interfered
with the exhibits of coach and carriage
horses to some extent. but the motor car
riage has taken its more normal and proper
place. has fallen into it's appropriate sphere,
as il were and there seems absolutely no
lack of enthusiasm over the fine creatures
that are doing their best to win the blue
Each new thing, as ii comes, is apt to
take the social world by storm. Every
fresh sensation is heralded and eagerly
sought. but, once the first ENTHUSIASM Is
past. it settles down to what properly is
its own. and the auto makes no exception
to the rule Finely bred horses are in as
great demand as ever The horse show is
quite as brilliant quite as fascinating
quite as well attended as in previous years
Prize winners meet with all Z old-time
enthusiasm. The audience is representative
together managers, exhibitors and visitors
all are we'll pleased. AS to my own impress
sion. were 1 to be called on to give the
blue ribbon for either horses or gowns.
fear 1 should be at loss. Lacking the
knowledge of points necessary for judge
of the former, my failure would be dire
and apparent. To me the beautiful crea-
lures in the ring all deserve prizes. 1t is.
APPARENTLY, hypercritical to find defects in
any. The gowns are so gorgeous. so re-
splendent and so truly beautiful that each
in it's turn eclipses the last.
The morning hours see only owners and
such enthusiasts as think horses and moth
ing else. Plain, severe dress prevails. Now
and again one sees peculiarly handsome
ulster or driving coat, but for the most
part costumes pass unnoticed. To be sure,
to-day did bring forth some one or two
that were notable. A long driving coat of
tan cloth lined with soft-toned plaid lin
gers in my mind. 1t was perfectly cut and
fitted, was thrown open to allow glimpses
of the silk. but otherwise quite plain.
At the throat was a straight collar with
turnover points, and on this collar. one at
each end, were discs of brilliant red silk.
The accompanying turban was of fur felt,
50
of tan-colored velvet. The entire coat and
hat were quite inconspicuous save for these
two bright bits of red, and it is because of
them that note the costume at all. Moth
ing so much marks the artistic maker as
just such touches. They illuminate an en-
tire gown and wrap. yet are veritable bits
only. bit more shade less than per-
feet would mar the whole. Similar things
attempted by lesser lights often result in
dire failure, but somehow, by some intui-
tive power, the Partisan designer knows
just where they will tell, just what shade
Of what color to use. But in spite Of these
few exceptions the mornings do not mean
sartorial display.
AFTERNOON COSTUMES.
Among the numberless brilliant costumes
worn between o'clock and 1t is difficult
If not impossible, to eliminate any few
better than the rest. The show is cos
mopoitan in a way. While one sees SUI
perb gowns and wraps. everything from the
severest and simplest tailored suits to the
most gorgeous furs is correct. The vel
veteen and corduroy suits, of which 1
wrote last week, are to be noted, simple
cloths are many, but the glory of the Gar
den is found In the furs, which always
make their appearance whether the Their
mometer warrants their or does not.
Mole, of course. is most to be noted. So
much was foregone conclusion, but
cry sort and all sorts are to be seen. A most
unique costume that 1 noted to-day was of
light gray cloth with bolero of natural
seal that opened over vest of lace. Never
that / remember have 1 seen the skin so