The Washington herald., 1914-04-12
HOTELS AND RESORTS AT HOME AND ABROAD

gance and distinction Of the entirely
black affair, regardless Of what straw.
/ The tendency appears to be toward the
small hat, although the styles are de-
cidedly varied as well as the shapes and
sizes. The Indian cfnoe form is fashion
able. as well as the poquc hat of Oriental
appearance and sailor designs. while
there are others Of the high-crown va
riety, variously decorated with plumer,
| flowers, or ribbons. while Eloire and peau
| de sole are conspicuous in many crowns.
All these styles vie with one another
! in this remarkable parade Of brilliancy
+, and fashion. and with the arrival Of real
spring weather the low shoe with spark
ling buckle and silk stockings OF every
conceivable shade and fancy design add
to the completeness of feminine attire.
Floral Decorations.
The Easter horal decorations In many
OF the leading hotels has been under the
direction of the Edwards Floral Hall
Company, prominent local florists. and In
a single instance the variety OF flowers
placed in one of the leading houses has
necessitated an expenditure of 81 100. The
display of rare plants and flowers, In
cluding Easter lilies. roses OF every va
riety. hydranges, rhododendrons, bon
Gainvillias. genistas dutzias. azalcas.
daffodils, hyacinths. tulips. spirea. and
yellow and white daisies constitute one
of the most elaborate displays ever seen
here at Easter.
An event of moment during the past
week was the opening Of the New Gar
der Pier. under the management Of the
b. F. Keith Theatrical Circuit. A high
class vaudeville entertainment will fea-
ture the attractions at this magnificent
new fffeprOof theater.
Preparations have been completed for
the concert which will be held tomorrow
evening at the New Nixon Theater, in
Producing Nine. Johanna Gadski. the
leading Wagnerian soprano of the Nc.
rOpolitan Opera Company. who will make
her first appearance in Atlantic City.
assisted by Nine. Josephine Hartmann
Noimer. at the piano, rendering classical
American and Wagnerian selections: {:
while Mr. F. Tennyson Neely will deliver
an interesting illustrated lecture at this
theater tomorrow afternoon on the truth
about Mexico. including present-day con-
1itions
This evening the Mask and Wig Club
of the University or PENNSYLVANIA will
present '"fhp R"yal Arms at tn" Apollo
Theater. and William Collier will appear
in a new musical comedy entitled For
ward. March," all OF next week at the
Apollo Theater.
The Calsmith Stock Company at the
savoy lneateT mas presented Eugene
Walters great play. Paid In Full" dur
ing Holy Week, and the capable cast OF
characters appearing in this stock COM
pany is attracting appreciatIve audiences.
A special recital by Miss Gertrude Rem
nyson, prima donna of the Boston Grand
Opera Company. will doubtless witness a
capacity house at the Savoy Theater to-
morrow Easter Sunday evening.
The last concert of the season by the
Philadelphia Orchestra at the New Nixon
Theater on Thursday evening was vt,,
largely attended and demonstrated the
popularity Of this well-knOwn organiza-
ton
Nessella's Italian Band continues to be
the principal attraction at the Steel Pier.
although Martins Symphony Orchestra
has been engaged over the Easter season.
and a grand festival concert. with promi-
nent solOists. will be given tomorrow
evening.
The opening OF the new automobile
bridge connecting Ocean City with Somers
Point and Atlantic City occurred today
in the presence of a distinguished COM
pany of high State officials and the Hon.
Champ Clark, Speaker of the House OF
Representatives. who will deliver the
dedication address on the Ocean Pier.
Ocean City. this evening. AS this bridge
vas built by private capital. a reasonable
toll charge will be required from all per-