The San Francisco call., 1906-04-15

pink bebe roses. and were finished with
broad blue satin ribbon belts and long
ends. A tiny maiden and a smart little
boy carried the train. the little girl being
dressed in a frock to match those of the
elder bridesmaids, but instead of hat she
wore a dainty Juliet white lace cap. with
punches of pale blue bows on either side.
with trelliswork of tiny bows round the
edge.
''The gifts Of the bridegroom to the
bridesmaids took the form Of bouquets OF
pink roses and pearl and amethyst neck
laces. while the little girl train-bearer was
made happy IN the possession Of a crystal
and diamond pendant. and the small page,
who wore pale blue silk suit and cloak.
was presented by the bride with mother
of-pearl and turquoise sleeve links. The
Duchess of Marlborough's dress was ex-
ceedingly handsome, being Of the lovelisst
shade Of golden brown velvet, made in a
very picturesque fashion and softened
with ecru Alencon lace. Over this was
worn long. handsome coat OF golden
brown silk, lined with the palest coral
pink satin. while the long stole revers dis
played some exquisite embroidery worked
in silks and chenilles OF varying tones OF
brown The hat. of the same coloring,
was ornamented with magnificent brown
feather, which shaded at the tip to the
faintest pink.
The travelling gown worn by the bride
when she and the bridegroom left for
their honeymoon was of pastel-blus cloth,
the bodice being braided in quaint de-
sign, while the soft white linen cuffs and
IL
bolero which was worn over the bodice
was made with an inner waistcoat OF
white satin, the rundown collar OF velvet
being softened with lace. With this was
worn a cream felt hat. trimmed with sill
yer lace, pink roses and pale blue feath-
ers, while the fluffy blue chiffon neck
ruffie and granny chiffon muir. the gift
of the brides mother. gave a pleasant
touch Of warmth to the toilette"
So the day Of the full blossor1ing OF the
Easter hat is at hand and a great ana
glorious day 1t is. Never since the gala
times Of Josephine were the hats so gay,
and never since a period long before were
they so elaborate. One might almost
think woman were to wear no other
article of apparel. so implicitly does she
rely upon her head for her general ele-
gance.
And well may she. for the hats are
beautiful. lovely, gorgeous-all adtectives
fail in describing them-and they are be-
coming. And these are statements which
were rarely made OF the Easter hats OF
previous seasons.
Going I'D Fifth avenue the other day
was Mrs. Grover Cleveland, former first
lady Of the White House, In a gown Of
duck gray. the softest thing you ever
saw. lustrous and pliable, a Panama cloth
of satin finish. The pipings were white
and the jacket was a delightful little
eton. piped with white and trimmed with
rows of Valenciennes lace. Her hat was
a lovely duck gray sailor. trimmed with
shaded quills, and at the back there was
a mass of white loops and ends, a great
fluffy mass, which made the hat tip for
ward in the prettiest and Frenchiest man
ner possible.
Frenchiness characterizes the hat OF
Easter. And one notices three peculiarly
French traits. namely. the gay though
harmonious colors. the fascinating shapes
and the pretty chic tilt. or angle, at
which the hat Is worn