The Wichita daily eagle., 1903-11-05
MISS GOElET'S GOWN.
Sentiment as Well as Money Used IN
Its Selection.

New York, Nov 4.-Sentiment as well
as money has selected the gown which
Miss May Goelet will wear on the oc-
casion of her marriage to the Duke OF
Roxburghe at st. Thomas church, on
November TO- While the shops OF Eu-
rope have been searched for the most
beautiful lace the country roads of Eng
land with their hawthorn hedges have
given the suggestion for the trimmings.
The tiny white blossoms that bear her
name-tne Mayfiower of the dukes home
is introduced by soft folds of the bridal
dress which the future duchess will wear
1t is one of the most exquisite creations
of the kind ever imported to this country.
Made by Worth, its value is king S
ransom. 1t is made entirely OF Eng
lish point lact. as old almost as some
of the jewels which will be Miss Goelets
marriage portion from the gem casket
of the Roxburghes. The dress, ,Whlch
has an immensely long train, is made on
foundation of white satin so rich ana
thick that it can almost stand alone
The satin has been covered with white
tulle. and the skirt and bodice also, and
this in measure Softens the brilhancy
of the satin and serves as a sympathetic
foundation for the lace. The bodice has
woke outlined by a deep frill of lace
which circles the shoulders in bertha
like effect.
The yoke is not transparent, in fact
while the dress was made by the king
of French dressmakers. it is typicaily
English in this respect. The front oil
the skirt is trimmed with the tiny rose
like mayflowers suggested by Miss Goe-
let's name, and here an dthere under
the court train of lace, which falls from
the shoulders, may be seen those little
rose-shaped hawthorn blooms.
Miss Goelet has chosen to wear
simple tulle veil. which will be fastened
bv orange blossoms. According to her
nresent plans. as she walks to the altar
with her brother. Robert Goelet. who VIII
give her away, part OF this ven VIII
cover her face. She will probably dis
pense with the usual bridal bouquef. as
she shares the opinion of those who nave
seen her gown that it is really too beau
tiful TO have the front of it IN meas
ure concealed by flowers.
Miss Goelets bridesmaid, Miss Bea-
trice Mills. Miss Therse Iselin, Miss Mar
ian Haven. Miss Alice Babcock, MISS
Martha Johnston and Miss Taylor II Bos-
ton. are having their charming gowns
made here. They Will be OF chiffon ana
opssibly will be trimmed with erminc- as
this fur is indicative of the duke rank.
They will all wear large picture mats ana
will probably carry boIduets
The brides mother, Mrs. Ogden GoeIet'
who is stiH in mourning for her brother
in-law. the late Sir Michael Heroei-. VIII
no IN nauve panne velvet. and VIII wear
= tooue 10 match. AbOGt twenty "aui-
tionaI men servants We're engaged today
NJ the GoeIet residence and were sent 10
the tailoring establishment 70 be ceas-
red for the Goelet .iveTy. They VIII
s,and about the halls like wall flow eI :.
and detectives will b sprinkled among
! tbero 70 safeguard the bridal party ana
guests
The ceremony. az already announced
vrIu he performed by 81 snop PETER. Uho
vii, probabIy be assisted by he rector
Pc. Dr. Ernest NJ. :StorTs. the Duke
- Eoxburghe will have several English
friends and relatives among tie rshers'
,,cludine probably his cousins. Hon
Henry Guest and Hon Lionel Guest sons
cf Lord Wimborne. whose sister. Lazy
Rodney Will be among the guests ano
Hon Reginald Ward. brother Of Lord
I Dudley. ..
0plv a small portion Of Miss Goeiet
,-o,,ssea,, has been brought over 20 TINS
country as she and the duke have ar
,,,vas "a return 20 England almost IN
rDadiatelv after their wedding "nise
~, balf Of her aanery IS here. II has
,atan nearly twenty trunks TO hold wha;
has peen brought over.