The San Francisco call., 1908-05-17

vest of filet the same shade as the
dress. and heavily embroidered in the
same shades A large dark green hat,
trimmed with feathers in shades of
green, was worn
smart tailor made, of the dressv
order. was of black nuns yelling, mixed
with gold; the vest was of gold colored
chiffon. with applications of India cash
mere designs; the whole dress was
made UP over gold colored tulle or net
over pale yellow liberty satin.
Again. a large black hat trimmed
with feathers and an immense bunch of
gold colored grapes, finished a costume
of infinite chic.
A charming dress of violet cashmere
had the guimpe and long sleeves of
cream color lace. Zone no longer de-
scribes the skirts particularly, those
for dressy occasions are all long and
cinging) A smart hat of smoke color
tuIle with a large bunch of violet and
smoke color plumes completed the
toilet.
Evening cloaks are made very large,
with the softest of Innings, in order not
to crush the gowns of net, fiiet and
other perishab1e materials so much in
vogue A great deal of braid and
passementerie, together with lace laid
on quite fiat, is used and much flet,
embroidered in every possible variety.
While one sees many hats trimmed
with cherries currants, grapes and
strawberries, one trimmed with tomo-
toes was decidedly curious, which
saw at one of the big millinery shops
the other day. 1t seems as though the
dress makers and hat makers have been
looking through the magazines of the
sixties, where one sees so many paro-
dies on the styles then in vogue. These
magazines are not easy of access, but
when you do come across a Cooley or
Punch of that epoch you say: Dear me,
did they really wear those hideous
things?" Yet one can see traces of
those fashions. modified, today!
The little bands of fur so popular as
neckwear this winter have given place
to a narrow ruche Of tulle which en-
circles the neck and is finished at the
back with a large bow of ribbon of the
same color They are inclined to make
women look a little like Pierrettes, but
are becoming to those of the small fine
featured type.
Many smart women now wear their
watches suspended to narrow black
moire ribbon ornamented with slide
and square gold buckle or with dia-
is not nearly as effective.
The broad silk sashes of black lib
erty continue in favor. One knots
them in front or back or at the side as
best suits ones fancy and figure.
good way to do over spangled
ball or evening gown is to cut the de-
signs away from the net and apply
them on a new foundation. l saw a
lovely frock as a result not long ago.
The spangles were of that steel blue so
popular few years ago and they had
been cut out of the old black net and
applied to new foundation of dull
shade of blue. The different designs
were outlined with tiny ruches of blue
chiffon. The corsage was also trimmed
with the same designs and opened over
a guimpe or tiny vest of blue chiffon
over white. The whole gown was made
up over pearl gray satin and was really
most charming.
Mrs. Spencer Eddy has recovered
from her recent severe attack of in
fuenza and is staying with her mother,
Mrs G. August Spreckels, at her resi-
dence in the Avenue de Bois de Bou-
logne, Paris.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard sprague and
Miss Sprague of California arrived here
this week. They will remain some
D
Sprague is the only daughter of Judge
Wallace of San Francisco, and retains
all the charm OF manner which has al
ways distinguished her. Few women
have been more appreciated and be-
loved by her friends than Belle Wal
Lace.
Mrs Margaret Irvine and her son,
James w. Byrne, of San Francisco ar
rived here last week on their annual
visit to Paris.
Mrs. James Philip Smith, who lived
for number of years in Santa Cruz.
has returned to her residence in Paris
after a stay of several weeks at Biar-
ritz and a motoring trip through
Spain. Her eldest daughter. Miss Anita
Gonzales, is leaving soon for Cali
fornia, where she will make a pro-
longed stay. Mrs. Smith will be re-
membered as Susie Crooks of San
Francisco.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Wyatt of San
Francisco. who are now in Paris. will
leave for home next week.
Mr. D. Bloom of San Francisco was
recently in Berlin.
Mrs Ella Hotaling of San Francisco
is sojourning in Territet, Switzerland.
The following Californians have ar
rived at Paris: Mr.. and Mrs. w. F.
Morgan, Mr.. and Mrs. H. C. Rogers,
! Mrs r. H. Kennedy, Mrs. Thomas
Grey, Miss Edith Pillsbury. Mr. and
/ Mrs. Felix Loeb, Charles G. Loeb, Mr..
J and Mrs G. A. Wright, Samuel Sachs,
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schutt Miss Schutt.
Mr. and Mrs. S. Sheyer, Miss Jessie
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