Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-04

~ ARIS.-tSpecial Correspondence. THE pref
~ TEST gowns at midsummer
opening were those of tanetas made with
n n little loose fitting coats and trimmed with
Ef5sxYT4E5 puftngs and ruohings of the same The
kkITkSHM hnishings such the BELTS ties collars.
ERRFftgI cuffs, and occasionally pockets sashes
were attractive, for most of them showed
several colors smarty combined, embroidered
or dotted with large French knots
There mandarin costume that attracted
great deal of attention, although it rather simple
showing plain narrow skirt of dark blue silk SERGE
with short tunio of the same. hanging a blouse
with puffed sleeves of chiffon in the The
tunic was confined at the high waist with belt of
tiful Chinese embroidery and there a collar
cuffs OF the same The girl who showed this frock
most fascinating hat IN the real mandarin shade of
straw and perfectly with dropping brim Across
the crown passed black velvet ribbon which
brought down on either side and hung Just the
ears the ends being finished with large shaped
ornaments In black and yellow. 1t quite idea
In hats and striking.
Another midsummer opening held at Chary ana
It was ono of the Innovations of the
oughly French possible took place one of
the numerous attractive halls with which pro-
vided. which was fitted with a small perfectly
appointed theater Here was performed act play
which lasted hour. the mannequns OF the estab-
hshmon being the actresses the play itself having been
written especially for them
The action supposedly took place throughout a day.
beginning in the morning when the pretty young
appeared in pegnoirs and gowns until they
dressed to attend ball at night 1t was all wonder
fully clever and opportunity
ing and showing of charming models OF every sort
from tailored the of evening
dresses 1t also the invited audience some hum
a in
comfortably seated and with nothing to obstruct their
view.
Afterward, like a real entertainment there was
delightful music which a mandolin orchestra
furnished. everybody was provided with tea and
all sorts OF refreshments AS advertisement 1t
far and better than anything that been tried
by any of the Partisan dressmakers
AS Tor the gowns some delightfully."- pretty
and original There were tailored suits made
with short boeros but not of the old fashioned kind
for these hung loose, more like little capes with
sleeves. Instead Of collars and reVers, hoods or
Ants Oh
chic. and. furthermore, giving opportunity for
bringing in touch of some brilliant coloring in the
lining There were other boleros, too. which weAe
belted in, but fully three inches above the
normal waist line These were quaint in appearance.
for their lower edge showed a finish of ruch-
ing punns fringe or grellots and sometimes of these
last putting
Batiste collars and cuns simply covered with en-.
broidery' trimmed the necks and sleeves of these.
and when worn with small decked hats or those
OF tule and velvet nothing could be Striped
cheviots and silk serges the materials most ire
quenty used the latter having quite taken the place
OF the popular satins of last In spite OF all
efforts 10 Introduce and shades in these silk
costumes dark blue and black have established them
selves too firmly as favorites to be displaced Three
out OF every four costumes were in these two
colors and the only odd shade which seemed to hnd
admirers was a deep biscuit color. which, when
trimmed with either black Or white is smart
One Of the models seen at Charys of this char
aeter the material being satin crepe yellow through
which seemed TO threads of pink The skirt was
plain close fitting and Just touching the ground and
over 1t hung short tunic in delicate shade of old
pink silk muslin. This quite covered with en-
broidery done in fine yellow silk braid and an equally
nne one OF silver but the pattern spreading ana
Irregular, 30 that the underdress be seen we'll
This dress was intended for afternoon there was
dear little chemisette of the pink muslin. finely
tucked ana made with a square Dutch neck, with a
narrow embroidered band TO finish it.
In evening frocks the variety this year scam. %
be greater than ever before they being shown
in half dozen different periods and in lust as marv
styles that are typical no one time Tbero -.
gowns with detachable trains that have been naraS
the Josephine. and others called the Nine ReoamIer
al iook IKE SCARF that Is loosely caught and then
showed TO tran along the floor. these are An
isheo with tassels' others trimmed with bullion
"lnse ana nearly all are more or less embroidered
Inere are exquisite chiffon gowns that are trmmed
with oroadeloth. mixture that seems odd but when
properly PIT on has much style. There are gowns
IA creek with stunning grdles seed pearls that
hahs 10 the moor. and others which are clasued ON
shoulders ana at the waist by beautiful cameoa or nv
gowns they trim. o 'AS
IN simple evening gowns there some new COM
v-n4.-ons snoWh. one seen at Dreeola Msa an nIu.-