The evening world., 1909-03-16

To-Day Formal reception b. the
President, Elizabeth A. c. White, fol-
lowed by an interchange Of views on
the general state Of the dressmaklng
profession
In general way President Elizabeth
A. c, White will tell OF her observa.
tons during her stay in Paris, and
what she learned from her studies OF
the latest models Of the famous fash
ion atelers Of the Rue de la Paix.
Wednesday-A special lecture under
the personal supervision Of Elizabeth
A. c, White, accompanied by practical
demonstrations on living models, show
Ing costumes for the Easter bride and
bridesmaids. with accessories for
wedding. as witnessed In the famous
Church OF Magdaline, Paris Also
view Of the style gowns and evening
toilettes and frocks seen at Nice, Monte
Carlo and Biarritz.
Evening Session,-Corset lectures by
the worlds renowned authority, Eliza
beth A. c. White, accompanied by
demonstrations on living models.
Thursday.-The proper modes for va
rIous occasions will be discussed by
Elizabeth A, C.. White, including a spe-
cial description ~ the gowns worn by
the ladies In the boxes, in the Jardin
de Paris Avenues des Champs Elysee.
Evening Session. Social gathering
by the members. This meeting will be
presided over by President Elizabeth A.
c, White.
Friday. - Continued exhibition Of
gowns All modistes are advised to re-
view the original models exhibited for
the purpose Of settling ali possible In
formation for their work during the
season. as set forth by Elizabeth A. C.
White in her several lectures.
Afternoon Session.-Lecture BY Eliz-
abeth \. c. White. Views Of the frocks
and suit seen in the Bots for morn
ing trot. Also view Of the style
gowns costumes and trotteau frocks
seen at the Palais 4e Glace, in the
Champs Elysee.
Evening Session-Corset lectures by
the worlds renowned authority. Eliza
beth a. c. White, accompanied by
demonstrations on hvng models,
So you see having to do all these
things in New York. and having ac-
quilted herself of them triumphantly at
similar conventions in Boston and Chi
cage which have just come TO an end.
It's no wonder she has lost some thirty
pounds.
Gowns Of the Middle Ages.
But to our tale OF the middle ages
dress with the waist six inches above
the knee.
I've seen it. It looks exactly like the
dresses worn by Julia Marlowe or
Mime Mslba as Juliet. 1t even has the
fancy separate pocket suspended at
one side, which, as Miss WHITE ex-
planned TO me, was used TO hold PEN
MES TO give the poor people"
You see the waist is brought way
down and the skirt laid In FIVE plaits
under it. In one model the waist comes
down to a point in front and is Of nor
NAL length In the back. In another a |
corsclet effect Is produced by heavy
braidtnS VITA soutache braid.
A feature of the 'Moyen age" dress,
besides the separate hanging pocket.
which IS made OF the same material as
the gown, is a big buckle worn at the |
breast and showing wonderful comb. !
nations Of red and blue and gold.
Another style" continued Miss
White, lis the Clerical 1t is made to
look as much like the French priests
robe as possible. and has many buttons. |
Why, | will have one dress on exhibit |
ton to-day with 500 buttons on It. An.
other feature Of this Aress is the stole
which forms part Of the corsage in
front, but extends oyer the shoulders
In the back in two pieces that reach to
the bottom of the gown.
These stoles have a foundation of
common Powered Cretonne Then they
are covered with net to match the
gown, and any part OF the floral design
you fancy is picked out 10 hand en-
brodery on the net.
"Tea Green a Favorlte.
THE favorite color for street wear Is
called tea green. Then there is a new
mustard shade known as khaki dor.
In the pastel shades the favorites
Will be peach blossom and cloud blue
and cloud gray Raw silks and new
diagonal silk crepe will be the pre-
ferred materials.
OF course, the great novelty Is the
Moven age gown, | suppose you know.
Miss White condescendingly explained.
1T follows the costume lines worn by
the fashionable women OF the tenth, !
and twelfth French centurIes" !
| didn't know what French cen.
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