Evening star., 1925-04-27
Costumes for Use at May Parties.
BY LYDIA lie BARON WALKER.

The following suggestions for cos
tunes to accompany May parties do
not aim to be historical, but merely
to give the atmosphere necessary 10
a modern May day festival, III whlch
the original background is not en-
tifely forgotten or neglected. Ihcre
are certain types of costumes Whlch
are especially appropriate 10 the oc-
"a sion, some of which are very Color
ful. Others are of Somber tones, Such
as friar costumes, and these, besldeS
being attractive in themselves serve
to give setting and variety 10 lne
bright floral effects in some OF the
Women's garments. The effect to be
desired is the intermingling of Spring
flowers with woodland foliage. IL
should be the sort of occasion at
which Peter Pan would be delighted
To find himself a guest.
Robin Hood Followers.
Indeed. one of the types Of costume
IS not at all unlike the very sort that
Peter is reputed TO wear. In this case
il is significant in connection with
The Merry Men" which Robin Hood
IS said to have had as companions.
Robin Hood as you know, was de-
lightful villain who hid in the forest,
together with a charming company.
In order to evade the eye Of any from
the outer world who might be seeking
them for the purpose of justice the
Merry Men" arrayed themselves in
woodlawn green's and browns. a
little jaunty cap was set on the head
and an even more jaunty feather stuck
from it at a becoming angle. Either
young men or girls can adopt this
costume, which consists of a plain
tNr1 Il It,,rV t,salf
way to the knees and brown snug-tit-
ting "knickers" below, with stockings
to match.
Flora Costumes.
Since May is a great month for
flowers, and May is noted for its
association with them, flora costumes
are in order. Rose petal skirts are
very effective, and can be made with
a small outlay of time and money.
Use an old dress slip for foundation,
or make one Of nainsook cheeSecloth
or any white goods, not too heavy.
About five large petals should be
enough to encircle the lining when
sewed upon it. The petals may all
be of the same proportions, or gradu-
ated to increase in size toward the
bottom of the skirt. They should be
sewed on alternately. so that the
points will be irregular. and not in a
line up and down the skirt. A green
waist in tight bodice effect will give
the effect of stem or calyX, and
make the costume look like an in
Verted rose. Upon the head may be
Worn a garland of tiny flowers, or q
silver ribbon filet on which are sewed
a few imitation crystal beads, TO
stimulate dew. Silver slippers with
rose pink stockings would be pretty.
The lily costume illustrated explains
itself. The petals are white. Waist
and head dress are green. Stockings
should be yellow.
Men Look Festive.
There is great variety of costumes
from which the men may choose.
One of the simplest to contrive is the
Friars' costume. This is appropriate
because certain Friar Tuck was in
the famous troupe of Robin Hood
Brown unglaZed cambria is an excel
lent material for this costume. The
garment is a loose robe girdled with
2 cord about the waist and knotted
In front. 1t has loose sleeves gath
cred in at the wrist. The feature
which gives character to the costume
is a hood that falls loosely FROM the
back. and is large enough to be
drawn over the head.
For the costume of one who chooses
to represent Robin Hood, green or
brown, sleeveless jersey could be worn
with the addition of sleeves of the
opposite color. A jaunty hat, like
those of the Merry Men should be