The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1912-11-22

SO amazingly glossy That one wondered
whether its brilliant appearance was
entirely due to the constant care OF a
clever maid or II some specially fine
brilliantine had been cleverly intro
duced. am inclined to think that MAJ
ture and the clever maid were re-
sponsible for those wonderful waves,
for the girl was perfectly turned out.
from head to foot.
Fit Adornment for Lovely Head.
The picturesque toque was made OF
fine Tuscan straw. and the shape was
SO supple that it nodded itself round
the lovely little head. The only trim
ming was an exquisite gloire de Dijon
rose, placed almost In front, but the
foliage of this rose was of rich
brown tint, and SO cleverly arranged
that it gave an appearance of height to
the side Of the toque. The little man
telet was made of old-rose silk, which
had dull surface, and the hens
stitched frills were in silk muslin in|
the same shade. These mantelets'
are the fastest rage Of the ultra-ex-
elusive Parisiennes, and 1t is certain
that the dainty little garment worn by
the lovely bud" had just come from
the atelier of either Paquin or Doucet,l
for both these dressmakers are max
ing speciality of them. The curious
part of the matter was that the
charming mantelet was worn over q.
perfectly plain and very clinging dress
of black taffetas. It was curious
combination, especially for young
girl, but entirely successful.
In the same party there was pref
ty fair girl who was dressed from
head to foot in ivory white. AS 4
looked at her and noticed the fact that
she attracted universal attention,
felt more convinced than ever that the
girl, or young married woman, who
early decides on making a speciality
of white costumes is exceedingly wise.
1t has long been realized that pure
white costumes give better effects
than any others at such fashionable
resorts as Trouville, Biarritz and San
Sebastian. But it is not everyone who
realizes that pure white costumes are
eminently suitable for afternoon wear
during the Paris season White silk
finished linen, white shantung, fine
white serge. To obtain really good eff
fects great care must be taken to car,
~ out the white scheme in every de-,
tail; white shoes and stockings, white
gloves. pure white costume and ex-
quisitely fresh white blouse. With
this spotless toilette, large picture
hat could be worn with the best re-
suits.
Not Really Extravagant.
am aware that many women cher
ish an idea that white costumes, care.
fully carried in every detail, are ex-
travagant. | do not deny that GER
tain amount of money must necessar-
lily be set aside for the cleaners bill
and also for daily renewals Of gloves,
etc. But then, on the other hand,
white costumes do not date them-
selves. The girl who is known to
make speciality of all white toilettes
does not require a number Of differ
ent dresses, for each one looks very
much like the other. What she needs
is spotless purity in every detail, and
absolute freshness. have often gone
into the subject with friends and have
over and over again proved to them
that girl In smart society can hold
her own even at such fashionable
place as Trouyille with three or four
white suits. provided always that she
has in her possession an almost unlim-
tied supply Of white gloves and sew
eral pairs OF beautifully made white
shoes. The selection Of hats which
can be worn with white costumes IL
practically unlimited. but for the
morning nothing looks better than q
white straw trimmed with snow white
wings.
Lovely Summer Dresses.
A lace gown, which was worn at
the last Auteuil race meeting. when q
heat wave was passing over Paris,
was very picturesque In design and
yet delightfully."- simple. The skirt was
arranged in two deep hounces, favor
lite idea this season, and on each
dounce there was a fat ruching OF
deep cherry colored taffetaa to match
the smart little coatee The outline
of this dress showed the gradual re-
turn to fuller skirts. but the lace
hounces are 30 carefully shaped and
arranged that they cling to the figure
almost as closely as might q tightly
gored skirt.
A curious little coatee is Q novelty
Of the moment. Paquin launched these
quaint garments a few weeks ago, and
since then they have rushed into popn-
lar favor. In shot silk and In plain
colors. such as emerald green. ravens
wing blue. cerise. ETC.. these coates
look very attractive when worn over
Place dresses, as indicated in the
sketch. or over tailored skirts Of thin
cloth or linen
In q simple costume suitable for
morning or afternoon wear. the ma
terial was striped linen in duh blue