Evening journal., 1906-08-16

To be invited 70 net as bridesmaid IL
considered a declaration OF enduring
friendship abroad. There all Of the ex-
penses fall upon the BRIDES family, and
fhe gowns for the occasion are invariably
furnished by the bride. She, too. gives
her attendants some little souvenir OF
The occasion. and the latest innovation
calls upon her 70 reward the ushers like
wire with some little token OF the event.
The only thing that the groom furnishes
are the bouquet for the bride ano-him-
self
Here we DO things differently. and
doubtless better The bridesmaids usually
order their own frocks after due consulta-
tion with the bride as TO color. design,
etc. The bride presents some article Of
ieweiry 70 her attendants. aud the groom
furnishes bouquets. and almost invariably
adds some little gift OF his own as well.
The long train OF girls that formerly
was considered necessary 20 the success
OF a church wedding Is slowly but surely
being curtailed. The mystic number
seven az Is supposed. to denote perfection
In all things IN the mystic language OF
Eastern adeptsl is now the correct one;
that is six bridesmaids and q maid or
matron OF honor Since seven ushers can
doubtless fuidl an of the duties assigned
70 that assistant, this makes for q pretty
balance In the march down the aisle
after the ceremony. Where Il Is "a home
wedding, Of course, this Is not considered
so important. but the church wedding Is
the choice OF most. there being q laud-
able sentiment that the blessing OF the
church is a good thing TO start on with,
fashionable considerations taking sec
ondary place.
The fad lfor having an OF the brides
attendants gOwned alike Is already posse
one. II savored too much Of uniformity
and lack OF ideas. The maid OF honor
n there be one-is usually gowned after
the same style, but IN a different color
from the others and the attendants upon
the June bride in this year Of grace are
more than likely TO be gowned al IN vary
Ing but harmonizing coloringe.
Robe gowns are In the highest favor
for thls purpose. There are charming con.
reits IN null. batiste. chambray, the
sheerest OF linens. to say nothing OF SOFT
silks and embroidered crepes. One can
md practically the same pattern EN-
broideries in all colore and this brings
the gowns an into q certain harmony
while allowing a delightful amount OF
latitude as TO tint
A famous Fifth avenue maker displayed
the other day 10 a favored few the bridal
toilet and the attendants gowns that are
to figure az a prominent Southern we'd
ding. The bride chose a soft chiffon satin
orocade through which glintings OF silver
threads cleaned IN n soft and suhdued
manner that, nevertheless. suggested q
costly richness. Her maid Of honor wears
white embroidered crepe de chine-the
real Chinese crepe and hand Worthwhile
the four bridesmaids are Rowned, re-
spectively. in the same material IN pale
blue. pale yellow, a faint rose tint and
the softest willow green imaginable. Bic
Legh0rn fats loaded with piumes Of The
coloring Of the gown are TO be worn. and
fuzzy white chiffon parasOls with lOnl
Directoire handles have each a huge bow
OF ribbon posed dat against the chifor
rufles and another on the long handle
each the UDt Of the gown they match
Empire and DirectOire gowns are vastij
favored for the bridesmaids. not only fo
their picturesqueness. but likewise 70
the opportunities for originality that the
afford. One bride has painted the dainti
est parasols and saehee TO match for he
Grain. the sashes TO be tied loosely be
meath the bust OF the empire gown ID
long painted ends falling 70 The hem. AM
similnr sash--of narrower width. O
course-tied to Tho long handle OF IN
painted parasol-
The lingerie gown has been taken a
enthusiastically for the followers Of III
bride: and indeed, Instances are not laci
ins where the bride herself has ordere
the costiicst OF .lose none TOO e1pensiv
concelts 10 wear az her wedding. Their
b simply no limit 10 what one can speu
- this sfeminsiy simple items and 0