The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-02-08

are rather fond OF saying that It
contains one charm, and one charm
only. the famous Casino. But that IL
absurd. Certainly It Is banal.
II ono never entered the doors OF
the great Casino ono might still regard
Monte Carlo as the most lovely and at
tractive spot IN Europe, for 1t Is rich
In natural beauties and It Is possessed
of climate which is without IA rival.
At the present moment, when Paris
and London are covered with snow and
surrounded by fogs. We down here In
Monte Carlo are basking in sunshine
We are enjoying sapphire skies and
cobalt seas; we are taking delight in
fresh sea bree2es and in tho scent OF
mimosa and orange blossom. In short
we are in the embrace OF spring.
Tho mornings arc glorious. as worm
a early summer. The evenings are
still chilly. but picturesque wrap coats
make II possible to brave the night air
without fear. There is music III the
brilliant restaurants and gay laughter
IA tiic SlAt'tS. AL Nlc NtiIh cttIlS
happy and why need we be concerned
IL largo sums OF money are lost across
tho crowded tables in those strangely
silent Casino rooms7
The contrast between Monte Carlo
and such fashionable seaside resorts
a. Biarrttz and San Sebastian IS very
great. II Is not that the latter are less
smart or less frequented; It Is that
they are absolutely different. Biarritz,
for example, Ia an extraordinarily natu-
raj. breezy watering place. II is re-
sort where ono meets the smartest
society women OF Paris, London and
New York at certain seasons OF the
year. but Biarr,tz Is essentially "a
tailored suit resort. while Monte Carlo
IL as dressy as Paris itself In full sea-
son.
A. Biarritz the smart women wear sem
sible shoes with cuban heels when walk
ing on the Grande PLACE. They wear
exquisite but severely plain tailored suits
IN the morning and slightly less severe
suits In the afternoon. II is only az night
Tor the casino that Biarr.ta wakes up to
gorgeous gowns and elaborate wraps.
Dul Ut MONTE \ hTIp INC lilb-N Itllll' ana
frsg ile gowns look correct AT almost any
hour OF the day. I do not mean to say
that FOR tho early footing" on the Ca
slno terrace tailored suits are not the
right thing. for ~ course they are but
At the same time a smart little dress IN
supple white cloth. or even In dull silk
would be equally correct In a word.
Eiarritz-San Sebastian also, but IN n
H. = -. ,
Dlsge. While Monte Carlo, in some subtle
way, suggests tn" stage. In this respect
IL resembles Trouville.
For those who wish IN the most de-
'ightful surroundings 70 study the early
spring fashions Monte Carlo Is tho one
and only place. All the charming styles
which will later delight Paris are
launched hero in the months Of Febrl,-
try ana March. Above all things Il e
mere that The "l!gn.' OF the summer sea-
son Is decided. And I have 10 report
that the "ligne" Of this present year Will
be very charming, IL trifio audacious
II will be IN many cases distinctly pic
turesque.
In the two sketches which am send.
ing this week have shown TWO differen,
sutlines-each one OF these will he IN
iull flood OF favor when the Paris sea-
son opens. In one case you have the
eXaggeratodly long, slender silhouette
which Nine, Henri Letcllier has made SC
popular in Paris, the cinging, fragile
styie OF dress which suggests an ultra.
feminine personality and which is so en-
chanting when exploited by just tbs
right woman.
The gown shown In the sketch 10 which
I am now referring was worn by very
famous Partisan beauty st an afternoo.
concert given IN tho private rooms az the
Casino. ! encountered the wearcr Of tn.
gown us she was pausing Il moment or
he broad terrace 10 get breath of ses
Air before gliding INTO tho hall OF the
Hotel Go Paris, across the road. She
vas standing near one OF tbs marbl,
ousts which decorate tho terrace ant
there was en- effective background o.
palms. I made a lightning sketch OF on,
81 the loveliest afternoon gowns have
seen this year, much TO tho Amusement
Of the wearer Of the costume.
Tho little clinglng skirt was composed
N sapphire bluo chiffon velvet and tn,
pleated tunic, which reached almost I,
The knees was IN b,cu mutt silk muslll
decorated with pale gold roses WORKED
IN raised threads The corsage was ex
aggeratedly decollete, as are all the new
corsages OF afternoon dresses, and al
exquisite ermine cape was drawn Tight!
round the shoulders and fastened in from
with an immense pale gold rose. witt
This costume high toque In bleu nut
Velvet was worn--two black mount
iutted out audaciously at the sides.
The manner In which the ermine cap
was arranged was admirable. The fu
vas evidently supple as chiffon and tn
fringe Of tiny black tails made an effect
w finish at the border.
wish 10 draw special attention to tw
features in this eown--to the long pleate
runic ana to the corsage, which wa
opened in a generous V front. Thes
ultralong tunlcs, composed of crepe d
chine or silk muslin, will he lcadin
feature OF the summer season. The
are pleated In various ways. Sometime
fine accordion pleats are used some
INES the old fashioned sun ray motho
" adopted; sometimes the supple ma
'orials are simply pleated by hand. ]
almost all cases these tuniCs reach t
no knee line IN all cases they are fu
~ the waist. To tall women such tunic
~ these are eminently becoming. bu
tncy have an unpleasant way OF Cuttin
~ u snort figure: for the latter n &c hot