New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-07-09


charming idea, worthy of the women
,be head of the organization Of
h.,on des Femmes de France, one OF the
branches Of the Red Cross. was
w sslection Of the day of the great
.olachase at Auteuil for the sale of
~ "netite fleuT." each one wearing on
" avn a white band marked by the red
~. that signifed the special charity to
benefited with little basket hung
w., her neck. full of the petite heurs
"a offered for sale Granddames. their
..ng daughters, women Of the people and
1T artistcs. all alike that day, hun
,..as of them. accepted the honor OF be-
ming saleswomen, scattering themselves
:. the bouevards in the parks. along the
.n.,s and posting themselves at the doors
!, ,burches and museums. The charming
..as,ares and pensionnaircs OF the Come
=. Francaise were especially charged TO
,ssr their petite fleurs To the occupants of
=. carriages returning from the races.
only two sous was demanded for the little
,.pouet. but no sum was refused. and at
40 close Of the day many of the little
1..sets were heavy with gold.
The races that DAY of brilliant midsum-
nsr weather attracted an enormous crowd
a. women gowned according TO the last
,od of the summer modes. Lace of all
,o,ts proved the great favorite. Whole
.ostumes Of IL were trimmed with black
and changeable taffetas in knee-high hens
and wide sashes. and worn win little
aekets, frightening at the back into short
asoues. The fashion Of yelling white lace
eovns with black and dark blue silk wolfe
vowed itself to be still in the ascendant.
and topped by hats with the slightest sug-
,sstion OF autumn in velvet covered crowns
and feather trimmings instead Of flowers
These gowns we're truly lovely. In nearly
al cases white feathers replaced the col
Ced plumes that had so great a vogue in
he beginning Of the season, and feathers
,Epeared, at least for the moment, TO have
ssthrOned the aigrette.
In the reserved tribune Madame the
Young Duch,Ssc dc Cramont wore a lovely
gown Of white embroidered batiste Its
skirt hem was weighted with insets OF
heavy lace mingled with the embroidery
and a sleeveless Jacket of the same lace.
sred with pale, jade green satin. round
Il from the belt lire in front 10 reach a
ngnded point TO the depth OF the hips in
the back The hat she wore. deliciously
Parsenne Of yellow Italian straw. i'm
Louis XVI form. had a single pink rose
tvnched in d curve of the brim and long
Strings Of black velvet ribbon tied at one
SIDE
Worn with lace gowns and gowns of en-
srodered white silk wolfe were adorable
hats Of white linen trimmed with frils OF
Tsleneennes lace and wreaths Of rocco
six roses.
There is positive rage FOR white gown
nOnotony in the appearance Of d large
gathering Of women. but by multitude OF
title details the gowns are pleasantly
Uried: one may possess several white cos
tunes not IN the least resembling each
sher a coat and skirt costume. Of any
Material may be absolutely untrimmed,
ave for its facingS and a few buttons OF
he same material and shaped on the same
hes. IL may be elaborated into extreme
Agance by quantities Of Soutache braid
hgi lace insets, English embroidery and
oarse embroidery achieved by heavy white
loss. White costumes Of crepe, silk wolfe.
Embroidery or batiSte may be varied into
ABSOLUTE contrasts by belted lace jacket
one made Of plain or striped silk.
Tiny silk capes puned and frilled with