The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-17

che beautiful gowns that have been
worn at the numerous weddings, ana tnat
have gone into the make UP OF the trotls-
seaus, imported or ordered for many
lovely Richmond brides, have set the
mace in fashions. "A combining as they
4 have done. the skill and the fore X 1o",i-
edge OF some OF the most experienced
transatlantic and American modistes.
departure from the ordinary as e1-
sc,nplificd By bride OF the past week.
was the wearing of gardenins IN the E
tistic adjustment Of the bridal veil n
stead OF the regulation orange blossoms.
Gard.snias with lilies OF the valley also
appeared In the bridal bouquet and were
used as boutonnicres by the groom and
gr,,ornsmen. The brides gown. imported
from Paris. was OF exquisite lace, made
on princess over billowyt ruffles, plaltings
and ruchings OF chiffon and liberty satin
One Of the prettlcst costumes noted
in fashionable trousseau, where the
dictunl est of an authority in styles was
written large. was pale olue pa1te
crepe de chine and chiffon made on blue
silk With shirrngs, and hand emhrosd-
cry Of the dsinticst and most delicate
workmanship The chiffon forming the
woke and extending in a plastron down
the front, was Smoked. the shocking
heinc held by French knots done In gold
thread. "A large flower-shaped bow on
the front of the corsage was outlined ana
embroidered in gold. The sleeves were
slashed with loose puffings Of the chit.
fon and embroidered cuffs. Panels OF
hand embroidery on the skirt was done
IN blue to match the shade OF the crepe
De chine.
Another charming gown was in French
: silk null hand-painted,i In tho Pompadodr,
POSES. which are the fashionable fad OF
,tl,e hour. Tho skirt, waist and sleeves
were hand-tucked in the tiniest OF tuck
which showed like the srnartSst cord and
formed an elaborate and intricate pat
tern OF embroidery The waist was pro-
r,isely trimmed with two varieties OF
lace, one being Irish point and the other
light by contrast, and matching the POM
nadour roses In design. With this gown
was n graceful garden hat OF Lace With
u wreath OF roses shading from the
pnlest pink to deep rose color. ana q lace
parnsol over pink with ivory handle and
bcws OF pink ribbon. 5$3.A !.
over cloth Of the same shads was one OF
the most fetching articles OF wear IN
His very smart bridal array. The coat
was loose and hung IN straight folds.
Ar, una the neck and extending down tho
front OF the coat were stole ends OF ollV's
green velvet held In place BY loops OF
llle lace, IS
4 walking or visiting suit OF whlte
omen mesh canvas had an Eaton jacket
trimmed with flat silk braid ana silver
buttons the braid also appearing IN
points on the skirt. e. : ~. =
A black liberty satin gown was mass =,
of stirring and accordion plaitlngs & wei!
n,Iaptcd to the slender, lissome figure OF
The girlsh bride for whom " Was IL
tended, The black malne hat with ms
gown was evidently the insplratioh - -
fl11
and SO skilfully were shades blended III
SITS adjournment, S4
,'s IN the accessories which are counted
Into the sum OF well considered trous.
seaus are little French llandk'srcnlets O.
cobwcb linen, worked by hand, IN corner
orall round designs, with hand ennFola-
cry and French knots.
Fashion requires Of the tWentietn csn,
urys2bride that individual hosiery and
slipp,rs shall accompany every evening
toilet, twenty or thirty sets, Including
every shade and color, being often re-
CURED, slippers being primarily wrought
of satin or suede, with delicate embrold-
cry head work or manipulating, snow
Ing in toe and instep commentator.
Very smart indeed are the shippers .or
low shoes OF patent leather with .lnstep
bows and Louis heels of red kid n osiery
ts 0f plain silk or of silk with lace IN
serlions, which are dyed to harmonlze-
In color with thu embroidery on the slip
pers and the shade of the gown worn,
Every brides rousseau. to be quite
complete, mustcontaln metal or jeweled
Eglrdle fan antique pattern n8fact,S tEe
more antiques a bride possesses IN tho
shape Of buckles. rings, hat pins and
brooches tho luckier she is thought to
be. Especially fortunate is she lf she has
"A Mexican "concho," which Is considered
to be- an amulet protecting Its Awearer
from harm. These "conchos,N which once
decorated the harness Of @ Spanish no.