Evening star., 1915-02-21

to match, fastened at one side under
the left ear with a little bunch of the
same flowers, which. of course, were
artificial. Their hats were black velvet
faced with the pink maline and trim
med on top with the same kind of
flowers.
Their gowns were pink chiffon over
satin, the bodices were cut low. like
evening gowns, and were so pretty that
they have been talked about ever
since.
The bride who wore her mothers
wedding dress, was unusually pretty,
as most brunettes are. in white. Her
veil also was her mothers and was
worn simply, with a wreath OF orange
blossoms.
The wedding was pretty one. as
Pilgrim Congregational Church, where
il took place, is especially well adapted
for weddings 1t was in the afternoon
at o'clock, and on the way home from
the church the chauffeur was arrested
for exceeding the speed limit. 1t lent
quite an exciting touch. The reception
was directly after the ceremony; that
is, as soon as the guests could get to
the house.
1t was not large reception, but very
gay as there was dancing. and some
of the younger set arrived little late
and stayed to dance.
A fashion fete to be given next month
in Boston is arousing much interest
The 'fete" will be
Real Antiques at descriptive OF cen
tury of fashions,
Fashion Fete. from 1915 to 1915.
and authentic gowns. in ten-year
periods, will be shown. The gowns are
not to be displayed in procession of
figures, but in groups. such as a garden
party, afternoon tea, musical. etc,
with dancing or music appropriate to
the period. 1t is hoped to have some
dresses which we're worn by famous
Americans, such as Dolly Madison and
others who have been prominent in our
national life. The 1915 gowns will be
spring and summer dresses, which will
be loaned by leading dressmakers and
shops. Mrs. Barrett Wendell who is
chairman of the executive committee
will be very grateful if the patronesses
| will cooperate by lending her authentic
dresses. not fancy dresses. bonnets CT
other articles of the period. Articles
should be marked with the date as near
ly as possible and with the name and
address of the lender. Costumes will be
worn only by members of the committee
and their friends. After the performance
| there will be tea and dancing.
| The Earl ana countess OF coventry
lately celebrated their golden wedding
| at & r nj e
| A Worcestershire Court. Worces-
/ Golden Wedding. Lana 't' Their n,s 3
iriage having taken place January 25,
1866. They received congratulatory
kilograms from the king and queen
and Queen Alexandra and from MIR i
W Wilson. NJ p: Sir Richard and
Lady Temple. Lord Sandys. Lady Hind
up. nno the Ea Earl and Countess of Hare
commissioned officers and men of the
Worcestershire Regiment. of which
Lord Coventry is honorary colonel The
tenantry on the estate attended and
presented Lord and Lady Coventry
with golden candeabra. Among Other
gifts. the Daily Telegraph says, were
those of the parishioners of Croome,
Plrton and Severn Stoke and the house
hold staf. There was a large family
party at Croome Court for the event
The Countess of Coventry is a daugh-
an aunt of the present peer OF thai
title. Lord and Lady Coventry have sly
sons and three daughters and nu-
merous grandchildren.
= =
Col. George o. Squier, military at.
tache of the American embassy in Lon
don. according to a Paris paper, was
starting out in the storm in London
recently when he received parcel
from America. 1t turned out to be a
khaki-colored knitted muff1er from
Miss Ethel MacMurray of Washington
D. c. Needless to say it was worn
without delay.
The gowns. as usual. at the Philo
partrian ball IN Philadelphia last weel
were beautiful
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| Like Hard Times. o". e r
ing satins, lustrous crepe meteors, glis
tening crepe de chimes and soft. ricl
panne velvets. running the who'll
gamut of colors from pastel tones t,
the deepest shades. There were bride
in their white satin wedding gown
and dowagers in regal black velvets
There were evening wraps of vivid
hued velvet and corduroy. enriche,
| with priceless furS and wraps ant