Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-05
FETE TOILETS SEEN IN THE BOTS.

which show any tinge of cream. The bod
ice Is high-necked and long sleeved. with
skirt built most often entirely without
cores. Such materials as plain null, silk
null and India lawn appear more fire.
quently than richer textiles. with modest
touches of some dainty trimming, and the
veil frequently Of the gown material
Very charming dresses are sometimes
made of plain and embroidered NULL the
needlework showing perhaps in a deep
band on the skirt between fine tucks, and
forming half of the bodice. Tucks reli-
geuse-nun's tucks-narrow and severe. are
the sort most used, and made sashes OF
bias silk fringed with silk or edged with
ruching are more seen than those Of plain
ribbon
The bonnet-the mop cap-which In some
instances almost covers the entire couture,
is a very important detail Coquettish and
becoming ones are made Of silk null, with
big top bow or face ruching of little roses
Of the same material Wide strings tie
primly under the chin, the gloves are of
white French thread, the shoes OF white
kid. The white covered prayer book or
sacaumoinere (bag for collectton) may
show as much precious needlework as those
Of the richest bride.
Splendid Effects
Apropos of this resemblance to the
brides toilet, occasionally one sees a grand
first communion gown, which is truly the
mariee's in miniature Extravagant, and
1t must be admitted foolish mothers. call
in the aid of the grandest houses for these
toilets. IN which case the gown may be Of
silk. with veil and bonnet of tulle. adorned
with knots or wreaths of orange blossoms.
The popular veil whether 1t be of tulle,
Brussels net or of the airy null of the
dress, Is raw edged But this lack or
finish brings a ragged look at the end OF
the day, some mammas exact wide,
hemstitched border or an edge Of narrow
Nalenciennes footing or ribbon.
The boy communicate is naturally less
Interesting in costume, yet somehow the
French lad takes on a new grace at this
time AS English hoy styles are much adj
ured here, London influences pervade the
lads get-up. With long and rather snug
trousers of white cloth linen are worn
bob-tail ed Elton Jackets Of black broadcloth,
the left sleeve Of which Is tied with
fringed scarf of white silk. The white
vest is Of pique or of silk; the bow tie
white lawn, and the shoes plain patent
leather. Lastly, the boy wears kid gloves
white. of course-and miniature French
beaver, which gives him, indeed, the look
OF young bridegroom.
In Other Countries.
To come TO the end of this interesting
subject, OF course French styles for first
communion are not likely to be largely
needed In America, where the picturesque
side of the ceremony is confined to French
and Irish families. But as May and June
are communion months there, and inquiry
has been made concerning proper dress,
this little chapter which happens TO be q
timely one IS added to the present letter.
The costumes shown are for ages pc
tween twelve and sixteen.
Rich color, vaporous textiles and an al
most always perfect harmony of line dis
tinguish the fete dresses. Paris is always
en- fete in May, which is the most charm
ing of all months here, the Lenten look OF
the trees as we'll as of the toilets, chang
ing to sudden bloom. One very pretty Gus
tom is the conservation OF day to the
throwing OF flowers, which is done In the
famous avenue des Acacias In the Bots.
This battle of flowers, which is celebrated
in the most ravishing and individual toll