Evening star., 1937-05-07

OF the former ruler, Whose ro-
nance uith the American diDorcee
caused a constitutional crisis in
Great Britain last December.
Ey the Associated Press.
/ -MONTS, France, May 7.-Edward
Of Windsor and Wallis Warfield Simp-
son, hand-in-hand and beaming
posed for photographers today be-
meath chestnut tree on the lawn OF
the Chateau de Cande.
inside, invitations were being pre-
pared for the select circle that will
witness the former British monarch's
marriage to Mrs. Simpson on still
secret wedding day.
I'VE are very happy. We always
are very happy the duke said, smil-
Ing. The woman for whose love he
renounced a throne nodded her en-
phatic approval.
The chestnut tree, in full bloom or
the lush, spacious grounds of the
chateau. provided an almost theatrical
background.
Trousseau Virtually Completed.
The bride-to-be's trousseau, includ-
ing wedding gown in Wallis blue,
Is virtually complete. The shade is
one both she and Windsor prefer.
On the day she becomes her roya
Mrs. Simpson will wear long after.
noon dress, part of an ensemble with
a. Jacket to match in soft silk
1T will be one of the new blues
her tavorite shade-very soft, yet ar
individual blue which We are calling
Wallis blue" the designer, Mair
Rousseau Bocher, announced.
The date for the wedding will be
announced after the coronation of the
dukes brother-successor in London
next Wednesday. Herman l.. Rogers
spokesman for the betrothed pair, said
the announcement may be made next
Friday, adding that it certainly would
not be on Thursday, May l3, for that
IS an unlucky date.
A friend of Mrs. Simpson-one o.
the wedding guests-to- -be-intimatee
that the marriage would take place
at the Chateau de Cande, near here
some time between May % and June 3
Jeweler Is Awaited.
Edwards ieweler was expected tc
arrive at their Touraine retreat to.
morrow to At Mrs. Simpsons wedding
ring,
10 dresses yesterday before she chose
the gown to wear when she becomes
a duchess. She chose a blue creation
from the Paris salon of Main Rous.
seau Bocher, a native Chicagoan who
became a leading fashion designer
"A description of the gown was ex.
pected to be announced later. Othel
portions Of Mrs. Simpsons wedding
outfit had been selected previously
CA truckload of new clothes, crea
tions of Partisan couturiers, was sen
to Mrs. Simpson at Chateau de Candt
April 20. Blue predominated in ths
glamorous raiment, among which
were II gowns by the famous schia.
parelli.
JlLrd- MOdern Designs.
ultra modern designs were pre-.
ferred by Mrs. Simpson. There was e
pale blue crepe evening dress, with
long side draperies; brilliant cerise
crepe, floating to the floor from back
snd front. A waltz dress of white
organdy was printed with two figures
Of red Holsters.
Butterflies, turtles, dolphins anc
chesSmen also figured in the prinr
motifs and fasteners. There was 6
form-molding black dress for dinner
and an afternoon ensemble of a blue
tweed redingote, with dolphin but.
tons and butterfly on the lapel tt
be worn with a crepe dress, printec
with white morning glories)
Edward talked for 10 minutes last
evening with the mayor of Monts
DR.. Charles Mercier, who had request.
ed an audience. The mayor said hi.
Vlslt-Which villagers had awaited a.
sign of the approaching wedding
was not concerned with the ceremony
Mayor Welcomes Duke.
DR.. MERCER welcomed the duke ir
the name of the people of Monts
who, he said, were proud to have
such an illustrious guest" The duke
thanked him and said he found the
chateau delightfully."- situated and was
sure his stay would be restful.
The duke golfed yesterday while
his bride-to-be chose her wedding
dress, and, for the second successive
day, he was defeated by Rogers, al.
though the former King used his owl
clubs.
The course is good but difficult,
the former King was quoted.
Motorists enjoying Ascension day
q Catholic holiday, jammed the road
yesterday about the vast grounds O.
the chateau. Peasants flocked to tn,
gates, but SO gendarmes kept thu
crowds moving.
INDIANA REPORT.