Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-04-05
CLOUDS PREVENT SHOW
OF new EASTER RA|MENT
Big Crowd on Streets, but Few OF
Latest Creations, Except Hats,
Are Seen

lakinS II for granted that the
weather man was going 10 wear his
customary Easter crouch, and that
not even the occasional joyous thrill
of returning song bird In the green
ing treetop nor the flash of 4 robins
wing would tighten his frown. Rich
mond's feminine population Jared forth
to church yesterday morning clad in
the usual Sunday raiment. but with
new spring hats just as il the sun was
shining brightly.
While the sun was badly needed. IL
was not required later in the day to
make the bud of promise for a record
breaking Easter crowd burst into
blossom. for the west end avenues and
the Boulevard would have had dif,i-
Guilty in accommodating more than
those who braved the weather 10 par
lcipatc in the annual fashion parade.
But to the disappointment, of the
majority. those able 10 afford tue
luxury of the latest modes. exercised
Il commcndahie creation and little of
the new, except in the headwcar, was
to be seen.
Flowers Much In Evidence.
Flowers were much in evidence in
corsage bouquets. behind which the
den Sweet peas We'd with riolets in
these bouquets. tied with frivolous
bows. of tulle with futtering ends,
and there were many who wore AFRO
CANT orchids and lonGStcmmcd Ameri-
can Beauty roses. The compliment air
Of the wcdrers Of these expensive
trophies OF masculine admiration
might we'll have boon mistaken for an
air of serene saintliness since. In any
event. their souls were 1T peace.
The type of man who wears n cane
as If TO the Manor born. whether canes
are fashiona bic al the moment or not.
joined the fashion parade yesterday
under tho threatening skies with an
air of belonging" although an in
Ncntory OF his apparel would probably
have disclosed the fact that his Easter
purchases had been limited solely to
the derby which he wore with con.
scious distinction since in his secret
soul every man fonly believes his
headGcaF is beyond reproach.
Dark Colors Prcdominate
To the close observer who spotted
the few spring outfits. i: was remark
ed that the darker colorS predoni- (
mated. and that the skirts are still I
tight and even higher than in the past (
The new French boot with the vamp \
cd toe was N evidence. In the suits (
capes formed the newest wraps. 4
Dark hats, unusually small. were |
the most popular among the creations. I
tho leading color being blue.
Franklin street. Monument Avenue
and the Boulevard were the ccn;crs
10 which those who love to cNhibi;
and those who love to see. wendell
their way. The parks, in spite of the
threatening weather and chill air.
drew thousands. while Broad Street
drew its usual Sunday quota.
Since Easter is a festival of deep
religions Significance. churches OF
Richmond featured rho morning ser
vices with elaborate musical pro-
grams. Famous musical compositions
OF equally famous composers were
sung by carefully trained choirs. and .
Holy Communion was celebrated in
many churches.
In Catholic and Episcopal churches
tho music was particularly cmpha
sized in the morning service. &c
vivaI services, which have been in
progress in scores OF churches. closed
last night wiki thousands Of new
me n!bers added.