Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-05-08

Wedding Day!
ACCEPT my congratulations and APP
probation for your confidence. Sh-h
yes. VIII be thrilled to help YOU
in your rousseau. for | am here
where | see the arrivals OF the very
love!icst and dainticst things-some
OF which are not on display. for you
know how carefully these lovely
things have to be kept.
SHALL We start with the Wedding In
vitations? Every woman wishes
these to be absolutely correct To
insure perfection. Miller Il Rhoads
secured the services Of an expert, and
an YOU have To do CAS- long as you
have found the mani is to arrange
the day. select the script (either
Roman or shaded Old Erglisn) and
forget your anxiety. For never be-
fore has the Engraving Department
been so we'll equipped
YOU KNOW the success OF ones trous-
scau depends not on what YOU buy
but upon the taste you show, where
by YOU will be we'll dressed for all
occasions.
COULD ANY BRIDE fail TO be lovely
in a billowy gown OF soft. simmer
ing satin. or graceful taffeta with
frils OF tilmy lace? The veil falls
gracefully over the long. regal train
and is held close to the head with
tiny sprays of orange blossoms, fall
ing like earrings on both sides. The
Lace Department is showing soft silk
illusions for wells in the two or
three yard widths.
NOW for tho Going Away Suit. the
Ready to- Wear Department Is show
ing an array Of very smart models
Some in dark blue trcotinc. or twill
cord. in tailored, mi-tailored or
fancy imported models for the more
youthful bride. like you!
NEEDED by every bride and neces-
sary to every wcll-drcssed woman
is the one Piece Dress In one OF the
new crushable crepes, Canton. Mo-
rocco or crepe de chine. And when
you realize that beauty may be
bought at S30.5O you will be sur
prised. And. if the evening proves
hit cool Wrap of quilted satin
is charming.
FOR ALL the engagements OF a Sum-
mcr evening there Is no lovelicr
thing than l-ace-both for aftern on
and evening wear. The Gray French
Room Is respondent in irresistible
models in Spanish and Shadow Laces
over gray lowered Georgctte crepe,
as well as imitation Filct Lace and
you are fortunate enough to know
capable modistc. the Lace Depart
ment is brim full OF beautiful pat
terms. in Chantilly, Radium, Oriental
and SILK AppliqucS
BRIDES must not overlook sport
clothes, for truly this is an age OF
sport, whether you go East. West
North or South on your wedding trip
Nothing will interest you more than
tkxa
cd crepe skirt in gay. bright colors
with Sweater top. They are only
S.0a0.
AND be sure to get a Sport Skirt
either of rich plaid or silk. They
come in Il plain shimmery weave
stripes or plads. as well as the
Whippoor-w Hrocadcs. To be worn
with II Short Box Coat OF all-sill
Duretyn. in the new bright shades.
such as Folly. Tomatom and Jade.
What would be lovelier? or, per
haps, you would prefer Swagger
Tuxedo model Sweater OF wool
AND THOSE HATS. The Millinery
Department reminds one OF a garden
OF beautiful poses, for there's every
color and style. from the smart
taiileur TO the picturesque Hats to be
worn at Garden Parties. or the
snappy Sport Hats which vie with
the gorgeous colors of the rainbow.
NO TROUSSEAU will be complete
without couple of those Hand
Made Waists. in French voles or
batistc, decorated in hand -drawn
blocks. hcmstitching through the
front, collars and cuffs, and finished
with a narrow edge OF Filct Lace,
at $500. And then there are Over
blouses of white and flesh crepe with
double panel front of lovely t'ilct
Lace. and sash tied in the back cf-
feet. For dress occasions these are
eNquisitely dignihed and lovely
TIME WAS. and not so long ago. when
not only the bride to- be. but the en-
tire family struggled with the lin
gcric months before the nuptials
How things have been simplfied.
For the exquisite charm OF a maid
ems trousscau may be selected
within few hours. thereby elimi-
mating all unnecessary worry.
EVERY prospective bride will rcvel in
the dainty beauty of Philippine
lland-Made Underwear with floral
designs and tiny bow knots. and in
scrts OF Filct Lace and scallops-
in nighties. teddies and corset covers.
And brides always adore lovely Jcr-
scy SILK Underwear. for besides it's
exquisite daintincss it is easily
Numbered and wears endlcssly. Save
for the hcmstitchcd bands. IL is
beautifully plain, and comes in
flesh and white with models In ted
dies. combinations and bloomcrs.
You Will be pleased At the very
moderate prices.
WHEN Her Royal HighnesS sees those
sets OF slmmcring white Satin,
deliberately trimmed with medal
lions. tiny tucks and the flmicst
NaicncienncS laccs--the sets of Flesh,
Blue and white Crepe de Chine.
also, with exquisite stirring and lace
inserts--too dainty for words--shc
will be fully confident that her very
own desires have anticipated.