The Washington herald., 1907-03-03

her, IS much handsOmer woman of than
on the stage, as every one who had the
pleasure OF meeting her last week agreed,
and on each occasion that she left the
theater to accept an Invitation to lunch
or tea, she wore the same extremely
smart black gown OF heavy velveteen.
The skirt is made without any fullness
or trimming. except straps Of the material
edged with narrow silk cord, which are
put on in circular effect just above the
hem, the latter touching the ground all
around
The jacket is close-htting and double
breasted. with q trimming of narrow vel
veteen bands edged with silk cord on it's
skirt and across the shoulders. Although
close-ftting. this jaunty little jacket IS
worn with belt the latter being Of vel
veteen and edged in silk cord II was
put on after the fashion of the Old-time
Norfolk jacket The collar opened very
slightly at the throat, showing a blouse
or at least guimpe of black chiffon.
which ends In a high stock collar. all
black. but held by diamond necklace
so unique that only an artist OF the first
water could have designed Il for this
particular wearer. This rare ornament
apparently has as it's foundation plati-
mum or silver, as no setting for the double
row Of precious stones Is visible. the lat
ter appearing 10 rise from the chiffon col
lar aud open directly under the chin,
where the upper row Of stones ends ii
small-sized chcvrons or arrowheads.
The sleeves of the jacket are long and
close-itting and worn with black suede
gloves. The hat worn with this is a me-
dium-sized toque Of soft French felt.
trimmed in rather small black wings,
which lie very close TO the brim. and alike
on both sides. In fact. except for the
diamonds at her neck, and a very large
gold purse which she wears on her left
arm, Mrs. Goodwin might be In second
mourning.
IL is only when seen without any Of
the theatrical makeup and in the broad
light Of day that the beauty Of Maxine
Elliott can really be appreciated. the
quality Of her complexion and expression
OF her wonderful eyes being IN no way
improved by the footl,ghts, while the
severe lines OF her tailor gown proved
much more becoming 20 ner figure than
tie gypsy costume, or even the white
and gold ball gown in which she appeared
In her play az the National.
Nine. Creel, wife OF the Ambassador
to Mexico. whose recent arrival has re-
stored the embassy on street TO all its
OlG-time interest and prominence in the
official and social world, is one OF the best
gOwned as we'll as most distinguished
women Of the diplomatic circle A IA
vorite gown with Nine. Creel is a rich
black velvet The circular skirt is made
with long train. embroidered in separate
motifs ia very fine jet beads. not Sc
C.uins or palllettes. but cut jet beads.
The pattern In which this decoration is
used Is a conventional floral design Of
eighteen or twenty inches, which is re-
peated five times.
The bodice fits closely and smoothly,
ending in a point back and front. The
upper part Of the bodice has the velvet
cutaway and is finished in rose point OF
exceptional beauty. The lace IS used over
a lining Of white chiffon or tulle, the
center of the front laid smoothly with a
slight fullHess employed in the lace which
forms the edge. The very modish sleeves
are a combination Of velvet In the form
Of a close pun. with pointed cum OF lace
Nine. CreeI wears with this a medium
sized black hat, trimmed with ostrich
plumes.