Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-26
WHAT MILADY WEARS

Women of Fashion Attract the Artistic Eye.
With the sudden changes from cold to heat
and back to cold again, which have been the
order of the day in the weather these past
weeks, every style of frock may be seen. The
evening gown is, Of course, much In evidence
at the many dances which are held in the clubs
and hotels of the suburbs, which form so inn
portant a part in the life of Philadelphia's
maids and matrons.
Miss Katharine A Bowie debutante of this
year. wears girlish gown of creamy lace, the
skirt of which is made in a three-tier effect.
The dainty bodice is cut in surpice shape.
and Is Joined to the skirt by wide girdle of
shirred satin Another dainty white frock Is
worn by Miss Pauline Dsston who is a petite
and dainty type of young girl. The little gown
is of cobwebby lace, and is trimmed here and
there with tiny punches Of rosebuds.
Another attractive evening gown is that worn
by Mrs. Gilbert Harvey. The skirt is made of
soft folds of white satin, while the bodice has
a Jacket effect and pannier of old rose cut
velvet Soft lace is used about the neck and
sleeves.
Mrs Harold Roberts, of Haverford, wears a
carmingly simple and effective evening frock
at the club dances The foundation of tho
skirt is soft white satin, over which falls
three founces Of shadow lace; the top hounce
is outlined by heading OF tiny rosebuds A
kimona bodice Of soft lace is also trimmed
with rosebuds. A chic white straw hat the
crown Of which is encircled with small dark
blue velvet flowers and large pink rose at
the side, completes the costume.
White and back-and-white costumes arc
extremely popular for the street for early fall
Mrs Robert Leaning Montgomery has chosen
a becoming costume in white. The skirt 10
rather plain, and over it is worn cape-coat,
shortens at the front. The white is relieved
by small, close-htting hat of black velvet.
with outstanding soura feathers.
Miss Hope Beae. who is tall and statuesque.
has selected outdoor costume which is
charming for its simplicity Her frock is OF
white cross-barred crepe devoid Of trimming;
with it she wears a small black velvet hat
with a single huge scarlet flower at the front.
A smart gown Of black chiffon taffeta has
been selected by Mrs. Mahlon Hutchinson. Tho
short Jacket is n blouse of black
chiffon, and Mrs. Hutchnson's hat is of black
velvet Mrs. George r. Yarrow appeared re-
Gently in becoming gown OF pale gray taffeta.
with a small black hat
Miss Elsie Morris Brinton wears a good-Iook-
ing blue serge coat-suit. The skirt is narrow
and has short tunic A short rounded coat,
trimmed with a smart black satin collar re-
veres and cuffs stitched in a lighter shade OF
blue, completes the costume. With this Miss
Brinton wears large black velvet .sailor-shape
hat. with a single feather lying close to tho
brm, the ends of which cross on one side
Mrs, William J. Cother, who has been a
conspicuous figure every day at the horse
show In Bryn NGawr this week, has chosen an
extremely chic gown Of white lace, which is
made with a gathered skirt and wide soft
girdle, The hat which seemed as If specially
chosen for this froCk had n rather fulI rroyvp