The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-06-02

ARIS. May liking Edwards re-
cent visit is still almost the sole
tonic of conversation here. E,v-
erywhere his majesty's SAVIOR
faire and amiability delighted
the people England's king certainly
knows his Paris thoroughly. having as
Prince of Wales spent many pleasant
weeks az the capital. The recent visit
will. however. always be red letter
one in the city's history, and it is the
gefaral opinion that much good Will
result therefrom. Apropos of the oc-
casion one is reminded Of sentiment
expressed not long ago by Max @ Rel
concerning the friendly relations exist
ing between the two nations ia the Ell
feet that this good feeling may grow
more perfect and justify the hope that
only in the arts Of peace win the coun-
tries ever be rivals. So say we all.
Another incident of artistic and social
Importance as well as sartorial moment
was vanishing day at the salon des
Beaux Arts. At the exhibition there
was the usual sprinkling Of actors, ac-
tresses and painters in the morning and
q dense crowd in the afternoon. The
pictures most discussed were the Amer
lean artist Sargents canvas, The
Three Miss Hunters and NJ. Besnard' s
portrait of his Wife. Artistic Partisan
Bohemia Of the best kind is certainly
charming. 1t is conventionally smart
with a dash of the unforeseen about it
and the eccentricities of genius which
add just the stimulants of which the
ordinary dead level mortal stands most
in need These celebrated BOhemians
dwell both in and out Of the delectable
country and unite the characteristics of
each. which union makes a delightful
personality.
restaurant after a look at the canvases,
came upon a party Of celebrities, each
i'm his way distinctive. There were Ca
rolus-Duran. the prince of portrait
painters. and Nine. Rejane, who looked
remarkably well in a crushed straw
berry gown and black tulle hat trimmed
with feathers. A little farther on were
NJ. Afaeterlinck, the author and play
wright. and Nine Georgette La Blanc.
The former was talking about his new
play "Joyselle" which is to be produced
shortly
Although the weather has not been
"AIaying'' lately, the women at the ex-
hibition were gowned according to the
calendar in the thinnest of dainty frocks.
Much blue was worn trimmed with
deep yellow lace disposed in stole fash
ion and deliberately embroidered A
beautiful costume noticed was a white
crepe de chine with plated skirt inset
with plated medallions of yellow lace.
A tightly drawn empire scarf was about
the shoulders.
We are coquetting at the moment
with the bonnet, OF, rather, the bonnet
string. One sees bonnets with out
strings and hats with them, ard it is
hoped these two styles viii gradually
educate the popular fancy up to the full
blown bonnet Worn above piquant
face. a Qfn W head adornment of this
kim is gus tchingly becoming. An up
to date pitce Of Victorianism in the
bonnet line is formed of cream chantflly
ring net with cream feathers peeping
over from the back. Tulle strings and
a rosette of pink and blue ribbon tuck
ed in under the brim make a fetching
effect We might as we'll submit grace
fully to the bonnet. for when fashion
goes on the warpath it is only ques-
ton of temporizing.
While on the hat subject let me tell
you a charming way to relieve the fiat
hats Of their somewhat severe outline.