The Washington herald., 1914-04-19

fringe very rich and full. Below this the
crown Is closely encircled in black vel
vet and white satin ribbons. The gown
worn with this was a charming aft
ernoon affair In one of the newest of silks.
both as. regards color and texture. The
former being dull pinkish apricot the
latter a rather heavy weave suggestive
Of pongee. but softer and without luster.
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Mrs. william F. Hit is also sponsor
ing the sailor hat for dress occasions, but
In totally different lines from Mrs. Glib
sons. Mrs. Hit. with a black satin
visiting. or afternoon, gown with much
embroidered overdress and elbow sleeves.
wore a broad-brimmed black sailor Of
hemp or Milan in the latest high luster
finish. The crown was broad. fiat, and
sharply blocked. The trimming was
box-pleated band OF black velvet ribbon
with an unusual number of loops at the
left back, where they fell over the brim.
and garland OF small pink blossoms
with scant foliage. The flowers. pink
roses or Towering almond, encircled the
crown in a slightly irregular way that
made this one OF the most graceful and
becoming Of dress hats. despite its Sc
verify of line.
II more brides-to-be would follow the
example Of the former Miss Agra Ben
nett in planning a fashionable wedding.
the business OF being a bridesmaid would
be pure joy to the average girl OF 50.
ciety. This unconventional bride of last
Tuesday, who became Mrs. johnson Cam
den Mckinley at high noon in ST. Johns
Church with bishop officiating in she
important ceremony. had ten attendant
maids. and no two dressed alike. What
Is more. her bridal party was one OF thu
most charming pictures ever grouped
about the historic chance. which has
been the place OF fashionable weddings
for nearly a century. The former Miss
Bennett, whose legal residence was Wes-
ton. W. Va. but whose social experience
included presentation at the Court OF st.
James. as well as several gay seasons
in Washington, simpliied her wedding
plans by asking her best girl friends to
serve bridesmaids. but to wear what
they pleased. Their prettiest demi-toilet
being understood. As this favored group,
headed by Miss Genevieve Clark. the
handsome young daughter OF the
Speaker OF the House OF Representatives.
consisted OF girls all conversant with
good society and the seasons modes,
the result was most gratifying to the
bride and the wedding guests. and most
satisfactory to the ten maidens in their
individual gowns and hats. The gowns
alike IN color but In different models to a
citron crepe and a mauve mousseline
with lace overdress. There was not
discOrdant note in the attire OF the large
party while the one uniform feature was
the huge bouquet Of tea roses and white
lilacs carried by each maid.
The brilliant yellow jonquils and deep
er tinted yellow tulips which dispute the
claim OF the tall white lilies Easter
flowers, find themselves enjoying greater
popularity than ever. for yellow in every
form is one OF the reigning fashions OF
the present season Not merely are ac-
| Ces0ries of this gay hue in the form Of
millinery. and ornaments to tighten up
sombre toilets in growing demand. but on
every hand one sees blouses. hats and
coat Innings all in solid tones of maise
Jonquil. sulphur or the newest OF all
Citron.
The first person TO venture on an en-
which is a pale ioncuil tint with a CLINT
Of green, is quite properly young and
handsome visitor
This youthful leader Of a new cult in
| color. is Miss Roberta Downing of Phila-
delphia. the guest OF Miss Edith Temple
Oracle. at the latter's Sixteenth street
home.
Miss Downing wears her yellow gown
for visiting. so naturally II is Of taTeta
in the very latest soft weave with the
high luster that distinguishes all. or near
ly all the French products of this spring
from patent leather hat trimmings TO Jet
shoe buckles.
The skirt is round. narrow at the ankles
and unslashed. II is covered from hem
to hip by three graduated founces and
above this is one Of the dainty little
garments that may he called a Jacket or
blouse. This naturally opens to the
waist line in front showing a dainty
frilled blouse Of white lace. The hat is a
fine braid in the shepardess shape match
ing the gown in collar with ribbon strings
also Of citron tint and a garland Of spring
blossoms so close to nature that only
fragrance seems lacking