The Washington herald., 1906-12-23

pearl buttons, and shallow loops OF
white silk cord. The baroness usually
wears with this a hat Of soft red felt.
Nine. ouesada, wife of the Minister
from Cuba. who was one Of the best
gOwned women at the wedding recep-
ton of Miss Sewers and Maj. Faison last
Wednesday. wore princesse gown Of
black velvet The lower part of the gown
was untrimmed. while the top was in
crusted in cut jet. put on in bands near
ly two inches wide. which covered the
side seams at the back, extended across
the shoulders IN graceful lines, which
followed the figure, and ended In tassel
OF jetted fringe half way down the
skirt. The jet also entered into the cor
sage decoration and the high stock col
lar, and ornamented the three-quarter
sleeves, which were Of velvet, finished
by close band of Jet. The gown was
entirely without color, and exceedingly
stylish and becoming. Nine. Quesada's
hat is a moderately sized, round affair,
worn well of the face, am trimmed in
tulle and black feathers.
Another very pretty and becoming COS
tune worn on this same occasion was
the light blue faille OF the daughter Of
the Minister from Costa Rica. who is
taking her first dip into society this sea-
son, her formal debut, announced for last
season, having been deferred or abandon
ed by reason Of illness. Senorita Calves
costume was of the modified jacket and
pleated skirt, but embellished to a high
degree by the artistic trimming. The lat
ter consisted Of graceful design formed
Of tiny folds of the faille, which was used
in the manner of braid to ornament the
upper part Of the skirt. the motif, which
was about ten inches deep, being placed
directly over the edge Of the pleats. as
though holding them in place. rather
than on the middle of each pleat. as in
many Of the less exclusive cloth models.
back, and worn open in front over
much smaller pattern, was used on the
jacket, which was quite short in the
back, and worn open in front over
white lace blouse.
Giving additional character to the pref
~ gown was "A fold OF black ribbon vel
vet, which formed a narrow edge about
the neck and front, and ended In the mid
die OF the back In a stiff bow of two long
loops without ends, the velvet being
about two inches wide. The sleeves were
thTee-quaTteT length, finished in a mar
AtH pltGAltlE OF DiLe, headed DIV the
same appliqued folds appearing on the
body Of the Jacket The hat worn with
this Is of fine felt, the exact shade Of
the gown, Of a round crown and deep.
Undented brim. 1t is raised from the
head to a becoming height by a deep
bandeau, and tTimued inside and out by
quantities Of small white roses in the
natural foliage, and loops Of black vel
vet ribbon.
For the popular girl in great demand
for afternoon receptions there is no
more becoming OF modisn gown than
white Irish point which never wears
out, and is always adaptable to fash
ions changes, and responsive TO the
cleaners art One Of the handsomest
Irish point gowns in the newest Partisan
model is worn by Miss lie Briton, who is
spending her first winter In Washing
ton, and already assured the first hon
crs Of belleship, This is a princess gown
with train made on d foundation Of white
taffeta. with the usual interlining Of
chiffon TO throw out the lace pattern It
Is fitted smoothly from the shoulders
but so well cut as 20 avoid all appear
ance OF beng too tight over the hips. a
fault very common 10 princess gowns
not Of the heaviest materials. The only
touch of color is in a large fOur-cornered
bow, two loops and two ends. Of dell
cate pink velvet. which is placed direct
~ at the waist line in front. through
which is drawn a single pink orchid.