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

| Dance Frocks and Afternoon Towns worn ny
Women of Fashion Attract the Artistic Eye.
| with the sudden changes from cold to heat
and back to cold again, wirich 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 held In the clubs
and hotels Of the suburbs. which form inn
portant a part in the life of Phadelphias
maids and natrons
Misc Katharine A. Bowie. a debutante of this
year, wears girlish gown Of creamy lace. the
skirt Of which is made in three-tier effect.
The dainty bodice is cut in a surpce shape,
and is Joined to the skirt by wide glrdle OF
shrred satin. Another dainty white frock Is
worn by Miss Pauline Disston, 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
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 the
skirt is soft white satin, over which falls
three hounces Of shadow lace the top founce
is outlined by heading Of tiny rosebuds A
kimona bodice of soft lace is also trimmed
with rosobuds A chic white straw hat the
crown Of which is encirclod with small dark
blue velvet flowers and a large pink rose at
the side completes tho costume.
White and black-and-white costumes ara
extremely popular for the street for early fall
Mrs. Robert Leaning Montgomery has chosen
a becoming costume in white. The skirt Is
rather plain, and over it is worn cape-coat
which falls almost to the knees in back and
shortens at the front. The white is relieved
by small, close-1tting hat Of black velvet
with outstanding goura feathers.
Miss Hope Bcalc, who is tall and statuesaue
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 single huge scarlet flower at the front
A smart gown of black chiffon taffcta has
been selected by Mrs. Mahlon Hutchinson The
snort Jacket is worn over blouse of black
chiffon, and Mrs Hutchinson'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 cookbook
inS blue serge coat-suit. The skirt is narrow
and has a short tunic A short rounded coat
trimmed with a smart black satin collar re-
blue, completes the costume With this Miss
srinton wears large black velvet sailor-shape
nat with single feather lying close to the
orim. the ends of which cross on one side
Mrs william j. Clothier who has been a
conspicuous figure every day at the hors.
'how in Bryn Mawr this week. has chosen an
extremely chic gown of white lace, which is
made with gathered skirt and wide soft
;irdle The hat. which seemed as if speciarv
hoscn for this frock, had a rather full crown
II black velvet and wide brim of shadow
acc which was wired and gave an upstand-
nS halo effect.
Another lovely creation which was seen At
ne horse show was that worn by Mrs Robert
>eIso Cassatt' who returned last week from a
ummer spent in Newport The frock was
aShioned Of garlands Of lace which were out
ned at the top with bands Of French bIue
haded ribbon. The bodice was open at the
eek and finished with a de Medici collar.
lrs. Cass"tt's hat was large. and was made
cream-colored lace, and was trimmed with
mall punches Of gay flowers