Evening star., 1928-05-18
BY MARGARET POE HART.

A Summer fashion show IN a setting
of beautiful trees and blooming shrub
berry was in the offing at the opening
horse show yesterday afternoon in the
lovely old Bradley Farms. Many strik-
ing ensembles. with the latest acces-
sorieS, were worn by the ladies In the
boxes and in the grandstands, not a few
of the frocks introducing the trend OF
the mode for several months to come.
Shades OF tan from the palcst OF
beige or sand color to rich chocolate
predominated in the sport coats and
gowns at the show yesterday the tan
effect being carried out in the entire
costume, even to the slippers, gloves
and bags. The more brilliant hues
were not lacking in popularity. and
many truly Summer frocks' with large
fiopping garden hats were seen.
Mrs. Dwight r. Davis, wife OF the
Secretary of War, was In q smart en-
semble in shades OF midnight blue and
light beige The frock was two-piece
model of figured crepe and was designed
with q pleated skirt and scarf OF the
material tied In large bow at the front
Her hat was a small one of blue straw
trimmed with ribbon to match, figured
In beige design.
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Nine. Simopoulos. wife of the Min
lister Of Greece. was In light tan COS
tune, the gown OF nat crepe, and the
coat. a tailored model, was of tweed,
with deep cuffs of tan Summer fur.
Her hat, Of felt, fitted closely about her
face, and her slippers corresponded in
color with her ensemble.
Mrs. Medill Mccormick. widow OF
Senator Mccormick, wore an unusually
striking gray tailored suit, striped In
dark blue. The coat was quite long
and was made with tailored collar.
and the skirt was designed with slight
fullness at the front. Her hat. Of felt,
an her kid sport oxfords matched the
gray In the suit,
Mrs. Theodore Douglas Robinson, wife
of the Assistant Secretary Of the Navy.
had on an all black costume. the gown
OF fiat crepe, with bit Of cream lace
showing at the v neckline at the front.
and the black felt hat trimmed with q
ribbon ornament at the left OF the mar
row brim. She wore black kid oxfords
and pointed fox fur neckpiece about
her shoulders.
Mrs. Claude Swanson wife of Senator
Swanson, wore a purple knitted silk
suit. two-piece style. with the bodice
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with deep band corresponding In
color with the skirt. With this she
wore a crochet straw hat to match and
black fox fur.
Mrs. HoicOmbe in Tan.
Mrs Benjamin Royal Holcombe. for
merly Mrs. Sylvanus Stokes. was in an
effective ensemble OF tan crepe In a
herringbone design, the gown quite
simply fashioned and the coat with a
self scarf collar. which was tied In a
large loose bow at the side. Her hat
was Of bangkok straw IN a rich tan
color. and her slippers matched her
hat and large kid envelope purse.
Sonora de Oreamuno, wife OF the
Minister OF Costa Rica, was lovely In a
costume In shades OF tan. The gown
was made OF crepe In surplice effect at
the front, and the coat OF twin ma
terial also was designed with fullness
at the front Her hat was OF straw,
with a generous brim. and her slippers,
hat and gloves corresponded In color.
Mrs. Elmer Schlesinger had on q
tan velvet coat, with deep shawl coll
lar OF leopard skin. Her gown cor
responded In color with the wrap and
her hat was of felt, a helmet model.
Mrs. Conger Pratt was lovely In q
black satin ensemble. The only color
note In the costume was q large red