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Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-26
Brides and Bridesmaids Gowns.
The Bridal for the Youthful Bride and the Bride Who
Her Youth Bridesmaids Frocks Furnish the
KEYNOTE of the Wedding Color Scheme

color looks well, but should palms all
the chancel, pink and yellow and deep
blue clad bridesmaids offend the eye OF
the onlooker.
Among the most effective bridesmaids
frocks designed for spring and early
summer weddings, are those after Gains
borough and Romne5 portraits, which
show rather plain full skirts, full waists
and most fetching broad-brimmed and
beplumed hats The early Victorian
style of dress also has many admirers, as
it admits of the deep cape fichu with
long ends and the enormous hats carry
ing plumes and secured beneath the chin
with broad strings.
Lingerie gowns will be ordered by
many May and June brides-elect for
their attendants, although these So
called washable" frocks are far from in
expensive as they are elaborately en-
broidered or decorated with entire deux
OF lace between clusters Of tiny tucks.
These frocks may be worn over white or
slip of some color, preferably pink,
which lends a glow to the complexion.
They are made up In one piece, like
blouse princess, always high-necked and
with deliberately trimmed sleeves, or with
waists trimmed TO simulate boleros or in
fichu effect. With such frocks the lin
gerle hat is not obligatory. Any of the
fine white. stTaws, lace or null hats are
correct. provided they have broad brims.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-26
The "Going Away" Costume.

Next in Importance to the bridal gown
comes the "going away" costume. In this
the bride has ample scope for indriging
in individuality of dress, and practically
any color or material which she may Sc
lee. will prove modish, for the range OF
fabrics this season is wide and varied.
Paquin sends us a model this season
winch makes an exceedingly attractive
travelling gown, dressy enough In mode
of development to answer also as an art
ernoon street frock. The material is
grey and white striped chevron suiting,
soft and pliable as broadcloth. The skirt
IL long, like all of the French models but
may be shortened to the fashionable
American length. 1t has bias front
seam and hangs straight from wa1stline
to hem, where 1t is simply trimmed with
two four-inch bias folds Of the cloth. The
top Of the skirt is slightly gathered into
the waistband and finished with wide
bias-stitched belt. Topping this Is a
Jacket, combining the pony length with
the empire waistline and the Gibson
shoulder, with the Japanese sleeve. The
neck Is finished with narrow roll coll
lar Of gray cloth, with gray silk hand
embroideries. and the short sleeve has
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-26

Since there has been revival of the
early marriage idea, the heavy white
silk. satin and brocaded wedding gowns,
weighted with trimming and embrJider-
les, are less In evidence. Such fabrics
are not becoming or suitable for very
young bride who looks much better in
liberty satin. soft silk or chiffon, or the
silk and wool lansdowne. frosted with
white lace Girls over twenty-five years
oe age, however, look best in the stiR
satins, and these are always the first
choice. They may be trimmed with the
ancestral lace founces, topped by veil
to match. or failing such heirlooms.
tulle or Brussels veil edged with point
or a deep hem. If the brtde-to-be possess
an almost fautless figure, or can afford
to pay a really artistic modiste to make
the princess, type Of gown not to be
undertaken "unadvisedly or lightly"
there is nothing that looks better for SO
important an occasion as her wedding
The train should be very long, rather
square than pointed, and the lace hounces
had best cover the entire front OF the
skirt so as to join the lace trimmingsion
the waist. The veil should be arranged
on the face and secured to the coiffure
with a spray Of orange blossoms or lilies
OF the valley as we'll as the diamond or
pearl ornament usually bestowed by the.
BRIDEGROOM. The bride carries shower
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-26

bouquet of orange blossoms, white or
chids, lilies of the valley or spring fow-
ers, or, If she belongs to the Catholic or
Episcopal communions, a white prayer
book. Sometimes a court train OF white
satin is worn in connection with white
lace gowns, but these are not gracefully
carried except by women Of stately bear
ing. s
widow, marrying for the second or
third time, as the case may be, wears
pearl gray or cream or a light pastel
shade of silk or chiffon cloth, and a
plumed hat to match in lieu OF veil.
She has one attendant who is usually In
a dainty summery frock and picture hat
OF some delicate tint and of decided con-
trast to the BRIDES attire. Their bouquets
should be orchids, lilies of the valley or
srring flowers.
3 A ride-elect naturally selects matdens
of about her own height to attend her ut
tine altar, on the same principle-pardon
the comparison-that the comic opera
star is surrounded by chorus ladies OF
equal physical proportions 1t is un-
derstood that the costumes of these two,
four, six or eight young women furnish
the color scheme of the wedding, and
great care must be taken that their
frocks do not conflict with the church
decorations During May and June deli
cately tinted spring flowers are general-
ly used, and against them almost any
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are turned up at 'front.' back or left side
and trimmed with plumes, flowers or RIB
bons.
There are any number of pretty fabrics
suitable for the summer bride If she
does not care to purchase an expensive
gown. She may perfectly well wear
Brussels net, all-over Valenciennes lace
OF silk muslins and she may order gowns
for her attendants Of any Of these ma
terials. For instance, she may wear
white null and her maids pale blue or
green, or she may be in the effective and
self-trimming pompadour muslins.
Some ultra fashionable brides, married
Ia the morning-that Is, before II o'clock
have worn embroidered linen suits.
with skirts OF walking length and topped
by white plumed picture hats, their at
tendants appearing in colored lawns or
muslins, or white with delicately col
ored ribbons and hats. With such SIM
pie gowns the lingerie hat Is prettiest.
1t may be of fine linen, needlework and
lace, or Of heavily embroidered linen. but
always relieved, by huge bow OF colored
ribbon.
Ribbon is a valuable adjunct OF the
bridesmaids frock. The skirt may be
laid in series OF three very wide tucks
beginning near the knees apd between
them rows of five narrow tucks may head
five rows OF narrow ribbon The waist
should be trimmed to correspond, with
narrow tucks, the ribbon forming lat
tice girdle.
AS the season advances bridesmaids
will wear shorter sleeves. Full puffs OF
chiffon and net will terminate above the
elbow In a wide lace band, or there will
be three deep fluffy frills from shoulder
to elbow, each one edged with lace,
lace cap half covering full pun.
If there Is a maid or nnatron of honor.
ia addition to the bridesmaids, she should
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-26
Fashion Notes and
Notions.

Baby caps, which may be laundered as
easily as the pocket handkerchief, are
made of fine. lawn or nainsook,, simply
tucked or inset with laces or embroid-
cries, and so shaped that the cap may
be laid fat when ironed. Lace bead
ing is run around the back edge of the
cap, which is drawn, up with ribbon
SO that the cap fits the head quite as
perfectly as though it were sewed in
place. Some of these caps are made
with handkerchiefs. the points forming
trimming which turns back from the
face, or the straight. edge of the hem
stitched or embroidered border may form
q two or three inch fold on the front of
the cap.
Purse monograms this season are
smaller than formerly. On the larger bag
a gold or silver button in dull finish is
placed on the top side just below the
clasp. On this button is engraved the
monogram of the owner, and not, infre-
Quently the engraving is outlined in
black. Smaller purses, hand purses, es-
pccially, are seen with corner monograms
In the shape Of hollow triangle, inside
Of which is set script or old English
monogram. ftHt
A very exclusive shop along tho Ave-
nue. is showing white note paper, with
colored borders, not more than six
teenth of an inch wide. Pink and blue
are the favorite colors,i and the mono
gram is in the same color as the border.
The blue and gray papers show a border
about a quarter of an inch wide In one
tone deeper than the blue or gray, set In
side of the paper and the envelope the
depth Of half an inch. The monogram,
when used, is in the same tone as the
border.
The very strong element Of Japanese
which marks the seasons modes has
brought out the Japanese coat for even
ing wear This garment which iS called
the Mandarin" Is fashioned Of exquisite
Oriental silks and satins and embroid-
cred in Japanese designs. The shops
where these garments are carried say
that the exclusive trade are taking to
them readily, and It is expected that ere
the summer wanes we shall have become
quite accustomed to this form OF wrap
for dressy wear.
A novelty In bags is that carried by
woman Of fashion who has recently re-
turned from Paris 1t Is made from
alligator skin. The back of the bag.
which is perhaps ten inches long and
seven inches deep, is plain, while the
front is formed OF the back. head and
front paws of the small alligator. This
bag is carried by a heavy silver chain
and the mountings are also silver.
Garter drawers are the newest novelty
In the lingerie department. These are
nothing more or less than a drawer of
nainsook, cambric or any other lingerie
material used for this purpose, made
after the standard drawer pattern. with
the exception that their length Is some
what abbreviated to admit Of the front
el6stics of the corset being adjusted to
the stockings over the drawers, without
mussing or punching the drawer rufies.
They are extremely practical and are
meeting with a ready sale, at prices rang
ing from 90 cents upwards.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-26
The Wedding Gown Of Stiff White Satir
Again IN Vogue The Going Away
Gown Three Piece Sdits Are Prac-
hcal-House Gowns NegGgees.

possess one Of real lace or number among
their possessions priceless heirloom.
The lace veil In itself IL very beautiful.
but It is never as becoming as the cloud
like drapery of tulle which softens and
beauties the plainest face. The simpler
the adjustment of the veil the more cor
rect and effective. According to present
day dictates, small spray of orange
blossoms is tucked in the ruche of the
veil.
The brides followers, be they one or
a dozen, wear simple, modish dresses in
white or some delicate pastel tone with
large flower or plume trimmed hats. The
fashion of carrying large bunch Of
blossoms carelessly punched in the left
arm is a pretty one. The long handle
parasol carried In the right hand also
makes for very picturesque effect.
Next in Importance to the wedding
gown is that for travelling. In this one
has ample scope for expressing all their
individuality of dress. 1t may be sim
pie tailor made of mohair, serge or
smart novelty worsted, with correctly cut
hip length, semi-fitting coat and short
plcated skirt, short enough to show the
smart golden brown kid boot; or more
elaborate costume, perhaps three piece
cesions.
Those three piece dresses are very
smart and represent quite some little
saving of money, from the fact that they
are practically two costumes In one,
without the little coat a charming house
toilette, and with it chic street cos
tune.
Having settled the question Of the bri-
dal dress and the going-away gown, we
come to those little dresses made to mt
into the many inches Of the brides every
day informal life, dainty lingerie frocks
for garden parties. piazza and other
dressy afternoon and informal morning
wear and those smart gingham frocks
which serve SO admirably for morning.
The princess and Jumper modes are best
ia these types Of dress.
House gowns are very necessary acqui-
sitIons to the trousseau, and should be as
attractive as it is possible to make them.
a not difficult feat in these days with the
dainty and inexpensive materials which
the shops are showing. Dainty mulls,
cIepes and lightweight silks. like china
and sedo, with fine lawns, organdies and
batistes are pleated and tucked, ruff1ed
and frilled, and trimmed with yards and
yards of fine laces and embroideries.
Accordion pleated garments OF this per-
suasion are particularly attractive, and
need less trimming than when the ma
terial is developed plain.
While the loose, flowing garment hanging
in graceful easy lines from the shoulders
is becoming to almost any figure, the
empire modes particularly adapted to
this style of dress and many of the pret-
tiest gowns of spring trousseaus, are
fashioned after the modes of the first
Empire.
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turn back fold Of this cloth. Nlikewise en-
broidered. There is little vest of gray
buttoned with silver bullet buttons and
trimmed with gray soutache braid. such
as is used in the motifs defining the en-
pire line under the arms and In the back
One of the Prettiest Pieces of the
Trousseau.
Quite the daintiest article Of the trous-
seau, aside from the lingerie, Is the neg
llgee. Simple or elaborate, 1t is the one
garment which should be the most be-
coming-not a lificult matter In these
days of quaint and fascinating modes
and beautiful materials. A charming
creation is this pictured gown of palest
buff crepe de chine. ACCORDION pleated
from the shoulGcrs to the knees and I'm
ished with a circular hounce, edged with
a narrow double ruche. Black Valen-
cicnnes trims the tiounces and gives a
rnnel effect to the accordeon- -pleated
tudy. beside Stimulating a. deep snilor
collar. The pleated sleeve puffs OF me-
lium size are eased into lace band and
finished. with deep runie.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-05-26

June being the most popular month for
weddings, fashions at this time are nat
urally of especial interest. One doesn't
have to be bride, a bridesmaid, or
prospect bridal guest either, to be IN
terested in bridal fashions. The merest
whisper of the word wedding is quite
enough to charm the oldest and the
youngest Of us, while the clothes for this
important occasion possess for all the
most wonderful destinations.
Interest, of course, centers around the
bridal gown, its make, materials and its
every small detail.
Satin ia once again the favored ma
terial for the wedding gown; not the
soft chiffon weave, but the stfff ivory
white satin, which until some dozen
years ago was considered practically the
only fashionable material for this pur-
pose.
At the many smart weddings which
have been celebrated since Easter, more
than half the brides wore gowns or stin
white satin, trimmed variously with r1ch
laces. embroideries, passementeries and
novel arrangements Of the dress fabric.
Lsces take the form of berthas, collars,
cuffs, yokes and panels, these latter u.s.
ually forming the front garnlture OF the
skirt.
Princess and empire modes are charm
inc in these rich satins, with artistic
embellishments of one or another Of the
favored trimmings.
EXQUISITE hand embroideries executed
with fine silver threads are beautiful
against the silyery sheen of the satin.
Sometimes these embroideries are COM
biped with laces, and not tnfrequently
the pattern of the lace Is picked out with
threads of silver.
One bride of the season whose nuptials
occurred in one of the Metropolitan
churches well known for its wealthy and
exclusive parish, wore princess gown
of ivory satin, with trimmings of old
point lace In the form Of a yoke front
panel and Japanese sleeve fashioned In
one piece and appliqued to the perfect
fitting plain princess, with silver threads
I'm bow-knot design. This same true
lovers knot design was repeated In the
border of the tulle veil, but 80 delicate
ly that the outline was scarcely percep-
tible except at close range.
Though satin marks the highest style
note in wedding gowns this season, 1t
does not necessarily follow that other
dainty and delicate materials are not to
be used. Not everyone likes satin, and
again, everyone cannot afford It, For
such as these there are any number of
materials which may be chosen with as
surance as to their style. value and
charming effect.
Very youthful brides wear SOFT silks,
crepes de chine and lansdowne. all of
which make up effectively with attract
i've trimmings.
The tulle veil is worn to marked de-
gree even by those who might well
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panions'. II they are in blue and white,
she may wear all blue and her hat may
be of a different shape, though she car
ries the same kind of flowers.
1t is important that all the bridal at
tendants wear shoes exactly matching
the color of their frocks. for the shoes
inevitably show to certain extent and
black patches protrudinR from beneath
delicate robes are incongruous.. The
the frock may be, and they should not
have contrasting stitching
The bridesmaids wear the souvenir
present Of the bride at her wedding. and
this usually takes the form Of hair or
neck ornament.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-18

Richard Harding Davis, the author and playwright, had fight the other day and wears a split lip as the result. MT. Davis attended a performance of one of his own plays at an Asbury Park theatre and made complaint about something to the manager of the house. The manager tn- vited the writer out. to talk It over and MT. Davis wen-.
 You are an imitation Englishman,' said the manager.
 Mir Davis fist shot out. The managers 8 fist shot out. On a finger of the man. ager's hand was a diamond ring. The ring cut the authors lip. That was the extent of the damage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-18
Doq Pays PIkeaee Taxes.

Columbia (Tenn.) Ds. to Nashville Ten
 nessean.
 One of the sights on the streets of Co., lumbla almost every first Monday is the man from Cannon county with his big wagon load of woven baskets. This same man has been coming here for years, and his sales are large. Probably a good many people have noticed that when the basket man comes to town he has a large hound hitched to the back of his wagon, and when he starts to leave the dog has disappeared The mystery of the dog was explained by Register Lipscomb. This dog is called the pikeage payer, and the same dog is said to have been doing service ten years. The basket man, when he arrives at Columbia, looks up & pur- chaser for the dog and sells him at S10, if possible; If not, at less. The buyer pays his money and takes the dog home, but the dog Is trained and soon manages to make his escape and starts on the home ward journey across half dozen coun- ties when the basket man gets home the dog is waiting for him, and is ready for another journey and another sale. In this way the dog brings In enough to pay the pikeage. The dog brought only 5 on the last trip the market for dogs being dull.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-18

rob them. but in that they know how to avail themselves lesitimatey of the opportunities afforded. In this connec- tlon Sir Wilfred Laurier used to tell of a meeting between q priest in charge of a parish near Cape Race and the bishop of his diocese.
 How will yonr people do this win ter?" asked the bishop.
 Very well. l think. your reverence, replied the priest cheerfullS with the help of God-and a few wreeks.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-18

to plan a great chain of highways across the country.
 Thatcher's ideas coincide with the views taken by several of the Good Roads con NentiJ3s which have met in the western cities. He Is a constant contributor to the magazine sections of some of the east ern papers.
 The Apostle made an effort Tuesday to interest Roy F. Brtton, secretary of the State Automobile association. in his plans. The local automobile enthusiasts did not
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-18
GOOD ROADS MAN
 GETS HIS BUMPS St, Louis Enthusiast Fails to En- brace Apostle Thatcher TRIP FROM COAST TO COAST Going In Strange Outfit to Washing ton With Details of Routes Which
 He Says He Is Selecting for
 Automobile Tourists.
TRIP FROM COAST TO COAST

St. Louis, August H.-(Special. )-"The Apostle of Good Roads" has struck St. Louis and is on his way. He appeared on the streets Tuesday with the curious outfit on which he Is making a unique trip from Denver to Washington. Thou sands of people congregated along Broad way attracted by the rural appearance of the caravan and the tall study appear ing youth with several days growth of stubble and the grime of travel on his face He is on a self-appointed mission to the President.
 The Apostle Is Charles w. Thatcher, He Is on his way to the President to make a plea for transcontinental highways, and with him he carries a monster petl- ton signed by thousands of persons in terested ins good roads.
 Thatcher started from Denver eight weeks ago. His trip across the country has met with demonstrations by automo- blists wherever he has stopped. His out fit consists of a light spring wagon, roughly covered with canvas, from un- der which protrudes the barrels of sev eral shotguns and rifles. A team of small and melancholy mules is attached to 1t. ] By the wagons side travels a shaggy mountain burro while an equally rough coated dog trots along in shady spot under the wagon.
 Hunting Short Cut.
 On his way to Washington the Apostle is searching out and locating a road foi automobiles that will be shorter than the most direct line of railroad between the two cities, and which will also be free from sand, the bugaboo of the travelling l autoist.
 With his outfit, Thatcher has travelled ] through the deserts of the great west and 1 has searched out automobile roads | through the passes of the Rocky noun talns. He is now locating one across Mis- l souri and Illinois which he hopes the gov I ernment will in the next few years con vert into a magnificent stone highway q am working for Vanscontinental highways to be built by the government with prison labor" said the Apostle Tues l day T would have the government use 1 all of It's prison labor in this work, and | then ask the states through which the road passes to give a portion of their 1 prison labor to the work.
 l This arrangement would be greatly ap- preciated by union labor as It would | divert labor lroH coihpeei.i"i "ieH uh,oh labor and take prison made goods off the 1 market. It would also enhance sever al hundred per cent the value Of property within reach of the highways.
 Takes copIous Notes.
 The Apostle is sunburned man who wears typical mountain costume. He | boasts that w..A4n the last thirteen years | he has travelled 16,00o miles through the | mountainous districts of the west, study | ing the roads and planning where new | ones might be built, until now he has notes which are invaluable in any scheme
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-18
Two Sources of Hope.

From Lippincott's Magazine.
 It is said that the people along the coast are expert wreck ers-not in that they wreck vessels to
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take him seriously, however. Disap- pointed at his official reception in St. Louis, Thatchersand his strange company of companions will shorten their stay in St Ioula .