The New York herald., 1922-01-29

Syect1s CdbIc TO TIE NEW YORK HERALD.
Copyright, 1888, by THE NEW YokK HERALn
New York Herald Bureau
London. Jan. -.
TIE regulations prescribing the CO.'S
tunes TO be worn at the wedding OF
Princess Mary contain a provision
contrary to church regulations. The
women guests. 1t has been decreed
will wear court gowns without trains
and veils for the features. This is
interpreted to mean that there will be
no head covering, and officials in the
ceremonial department in the Lord
Chamberlain's office say that TIE
regulations undoubtedly intend that
the women come with their heads un-
covered
When 1t was pointed out that the
customs of the church ordain that
women should not enter without hat
or other covering for the head one
official said that doubtless this point
had been carefully considered by those
responsible for the regulations. He
added that there is precedent, as at
previous royal weddings women had
attended dressed this way.
New Headdresses Proposed.
But already modistes are contriving
tn defeat the letter OF the edict and
now there Is q prospect that some
new and original form Of headdress will
be invented. Many attractive alterna-
tives have been suggested including
5cweled caul Of the fourteenth century
which would afford fine opportunity
for displaying gems and tiaras which
might be 'roofed" with tuIle or chiffon.
Or the nineteenth century turban modes
with flashing affairs OF gold and silver
tissue might be revived.
These are merely suggestions Of the
modistes vino, alarmed by the royal de-
cree. want to do something to please the
women and at the same time not offend
the court officials.
With only month remaining untA
February 2S. when Princess Mary Will
be married In Westminster Abbey, the
main topic I'm the highest social circles
in England Is What shall we wear at
the Princess's weddingT Already this
has greatly disturbed the social leaders.
for the date comes on the threshold OF
O. new season, when, according to women
old and new fashions greatly conflict
What the new fashions are TO be Is not
yet apparent. therefore everybody is
guessing while the dressmakers arc try
Ing their best TO turn out -omething
distinctive
silver ana Gold Favorfte Colors.
With . confidence that seems inspired
they hsvo decresd that the tones will
be silver and gold and not In the shiny
tissue OF last season. but Of material
with . crepe like surface with "the |
line" emphasized. This decree is In
spring metal fabrics Of marvellous |
weaving, all snugly fitted to the figure |
md creating tho effect Of exquisite |
richness, which is almost certain to |
make tho wedding scene one Of rare
loveliness.
Stronger colors also win be seen, in |
cludinR true Jade. while beads OF largo |
size Will be prominent. In jewclry tho |
pearl will be the outstanding stone. not |
only because of its richness, but because
1t is the Queens favorite. Scarves will |
will be light and wonderfully beautiful |
draping the shoulders. as the modlstes |
cay. like thistledown.
A revival OF sleeves seems certain, |
especially in court gowns. which Is |
again In Difference to the Queens taste. |
with the gold and silver gowns shoul- !
ders very likely will be only discreetly |
apparent. The Chamberlain has given |
no instructions as to the extent OF
6ecolletage and said that none would |
be issued. but II Is known that the |
Queen is decidedly opposed TO cxas- |
rerated decoiietage. The women who |
expect to attend the wedding arc pro-
cecding with their preparations only |
along the broadest lines and are hoping |
that the Queen this week will set an
example which will give them the lead.