Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-30

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
PARIS. May liking Edwards recent
visit is still almost the sole topic of con-
versation here. Everywhere his majesty
savoire faire and amiability delighted the
people. England's king certainly knows
his Paris thoroughly. having as Prince of
Wales spent many pleasant weeks at the
capital. The recent visit will. however,
always be red letter one In the citys his
tory, and II is the general opinion that
much good will result therefrom. Apropos
OF the occasion one Is reminded of sent-
ment expressed not long ago by Max O'ReH
concerning the friendly relations existing
between the two nations to the effect that
this good feeling may grow more perfect
and justify the hope that only in the arts
of peace will the countries ever be rivals.
So say we all.
Another incident of artistic and social
Importance as well sartorial moment
was vanishing day at the Salon des Beaux
Arts. At the exhibition there was the usual
sprinkling of actors actresses and painters
in the morning and a dense crowd in the
afternoon. The pictures most discussed
were the American artist Sargents canvas
THE Three Miss Hunters. and M. Bes-
nard's portrait of his wife. Artistic Paris
ian Bohemia of the best kind is certainly
charming. 1t is conventionally smart, with
q dash Of the unforeseen about 1t and the
eccentrcities of genius which add just the
stimulants of which the ordinary dead level
mortal stands most in need These ceie-
brated Bohemans dwell both In and out
Of the delectable country and unite the
characteristics of each. which union makes
delightful personality.
Although the weather has not been
"Maying' lately, the women at the exhibit
ton were gowned according to the calen-
dar In the thinnest of dainty frocks. Much
blue was worn, trimmed with a deep yellow
lace, disposed in stole fashion and elabo-
rately embroidered. beautiful costume
noticed was a white crepe de chine, with
plated skirt inset with plated medallions
of yellow lace tightly drawn empire
scarf was about the shoulders.
The Bonnet String.
We are coquetting at the moment with
the bonnet, or, rather. the bonnet string.
One sees bonnets without strings and hats
with them and 1t is hoped these two styles
will gradually educate the popular fancy
I'D to the full blown bonnet. Worn above
a piquant face. a dainty head adornment
OF this kind is bewitchingly becoming. An
up-to-date piece of NictortaniSm In the bon
net line is formed of cream chantilly ring
net, with cream feathers peeping over from
the back. Tulle strings and rOSette of
pink and blue ribbon tucked in under the
brim make fetching effect. We might as
well submit gracefully to the bonnet, for
when fashion goes on the warpath 1t is
only question of temporizing.
a charming way to relieve the fiat hats OF
their somewhat severe outline. Sew small
punches of flowers separated by their stems
at equal distances upon the crown and
have few hanging down on the hair at
the back. Apples and their leaves are used
as hat trimming. also long sheaves of oats,
and It is merciful Providence which pro-
vides autos in such numbers, for hungry
horse might find his dinner on the top of
madams head and help himself. The latest
flowers are neither silk nor fabric, but are
made of feathers, the tiniest feathers
imaginable. and light as one can con-
ceive these downy pluckings to be.
Hair Dressing.
Hats remind me OF the couture, which
still continues simple and is not too elab-
orately waved. Some OF our leading mon
DANES are wearing the low style and there
is something very attractive In the way
the best coiffures brush the hair straight
back from the face and then give it a
loose. wavy appearance which most re-
sembles nature.
To come back to the bonnet. the kind of