Evening star., 1905-08-27

be. do not present to the passing stranger
an attractive appearance with the family
''out OF town"
No. Paris at this time OF the year is 80
dull that comical story going the rounds
of the clubs has power to Tighten the gloom.
The story has a lottery ticket and an impe-
cunious old count for its foundation. This
old scion Of nobility, known for his con-
slant money difficulties was at a loss how
to remunerate his cook for the delight OF a
wonderful salad she had composed. Sud-
IDENTIFY he bethought himself of lottery
ticket he had and presented it to her. Now
1t chanced that this same lottery ticket
few weeks later drew a prize OF JNWO
francs, and there was nothing for the count
to do but marry the cook to get possession
Of the money. The ceremony was per
formed, and as soon as the contracting
parties were husband and wife the count
asked his bride for the ticket. Blushingly
the countess acknowledged having given X
to her cousin, the chauffeur, as compensa-
ton for their broken engagement. The only
consolation the count has Is the knowledge
of having an excellent cook as a perma-
nency And in these times of domestic
uncertainty there are many persons who DO
not think he is to be pitied.
II one wants to see the French woman
now at her best he must take trip to
Trouville or go the rounds of the Nor
mandy circuit" which, in other words Is
Jaunt from one race course to another
Adorably pretty and becoming are the
long white gauze wells flung over the hats
NJ rnany women who decorate the pesage
at these race meets.
These wells float like vapory sails on some
wandering skifr In blue or lilac gauze they
are charming. The gauzy sturs are not
only worn as wells on hats. but as scarlS
on the shoulders. Some women even wear
them made of silk, founced and friiled, but
fah fhpv heavy ana SUN
and do not lend elegance or grace to the
figure. The wells fashioned or SILK mushn
or chiffon falling to the feet and weighted
with three deep tucks are the prettiest ex-
amnIes of the style which at its best Is a
bit eccentric.
At Trouvile 1 saw an artistic veil com
binatton of bronze and peacock blue whlch
matched the wearer's hat exactly
At the last dinner at Puteau fascinat-
ing woman Of the elusive eastern type was
mysterious looking in triple violet SILK
muslin bournous. with sleeves ike wings
The first veil was of bright violet, the sec
ond was of silver and the third was iron
gray This threefold wrap was fastened
on the shoulders by a gray ana violet pralu,
which showed the outline of the hgure ana
held in the strange, cloudy, foatlng gar
ment which with Its graceful curves and
pearly transparency. was certainly original.
Many smart women are wearing AT the sea
bright touches Of scarlet IN the guise OF
dainty shoe a becoming hat or parasol
and often all three. 4
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Sneakine of footgear reminds me that the
openwork stocking Is de mode. the pain
silk stocking has taken Its place. FROM an
esthetic point OF view there Is nothing
more attractive than plain silk stocking
molding a dainty instep and ankle. Whether
in black, white. light tan or gray. with
shoes to match. they are the stockings that
a fastidious woman affects. For the fash
ionable satin shoe for evening wear the
new stockings are inserted with small lace
medallons instead OF the Width or Chan
tilIy. either black or white. that was SO
general , l.,
with the pretty gowns so much In evil
dence at watering places 1t Is Indispensable
that shoes as we'll as hats and gloves snail
correspond in tone. The smart new shoe
ia made OF thin glove kid and fastens
mysteriously at the side. This model does
not show a pretty foot to advantage as 90
the shoes opening in front. stili rs a rad:
The other day I saw pair of lilac Kid
glove shoes that were very fetching. with
buckles in briiliants fastened to black pat
emf leather straps. Our grandmothers wore
colored shoes and USED 10 send 10 lne slos
maker a piece of silk or satin from each
new skirt The elegantes of today are equal
ly anxious to match the color or their
shoes and dresses. but they have Kid dyed
they send. This 1t appears IS no easy mat
ter as very fine kid does not take the dye
as easily as the coarser kind
The Partisan mouchoir of the moment Is
a dainty affair carried out in the finest kind
of handkerchief linen beautifully hem
stitched by hand in a narrow hem. In one
corner is placed flower emblematic OF the
fair owners name or q favortte blossom
such a. o rose. violet or poppy. In the
petals OF this posy the name Is embroider-
ed in colors.
With the sun high in the heavens and the
hottest days Of the year upon us 1t seems
almost crime to speak of furs. but the
woman who must count the cost is not only
thinking about them. but buying them. And
II she intends to motor early in the fall
they will also be worn. The spring lash
ions, which In reality determine the styles
for the entire ensuing year. are 50 carefully