that

Photo. by Russell, Baker-street.

has guished

A PRETTY HAT FOR GOODWOOD.

which distinthe present since those days when Mrs.

season, far-off historic Manning of murderous memory was hanged in a black satin gown, and when, in consequence of that gruesome event, black satin went out of fashion promptly and permanently. It is pleasant to think that there is no longer a prejudice against this lovely material, for it adapts itself equally well to day or morning gowns, and looks indescribably smart, cleverly made up with a little real old lace, and just a hint of colour perhaps in the folded neck-band of a day-gown, or the draped berthe of an evening frock.

The smart race cloak which I have specially designed for the benefit of my readers will be particularly useful for Goodwood, as it can be carried out for those whose tastes are quiet and sober in the always becoming tussore silk, with black satin ribbons, and ruffles and frills of thread-coloured lace. The same kind of cloak would also look charming made in shot surah silk, in those soft shades of heliotrope and yellow which produce together an almost indescribable opal effect. In this case, the waist-ribbons might be of dull green satin, and the shoulder frills and ruffles of fine black lace. The hat is of "sunburnt" straw, with pipings of green satin under the brim, and small black ostrich feathers standing smartly upright in front, and surmounting a full bow of green satin ribbon.

A wonderfully pretty hat, equally suitable for Goodwood, is shown in another illustration. It was photographed at Madame Farey's (231 Regent Street), and it will be found a very adaptable sort

of hat, as the brim can be bent about in a variety of picturesque shapes to suit the face of the wearer. It is made in one of the new lace open-work Tuscan straws, just the colour of ripe corn, the upright wings at the back of the hat being formed of an appliqué of lace with a straw edge, The low crown is trimmed with bows of black velvet and a wreath of the loveliest deep red roses, some of the same exquisite blossoms being arranged to rest upon the hair at the back, just above the black velvet strings.

The second hat illustrated is also a very pretty one, made in the popular Panama straw, and only just produced by Madame Valérie, of 17 New Burlington Street. It will make a charming hat for the summer, as it is trimmed most tastefully with pale pink roses, a big pink "brush osprey, and loops and ends of green river-grass. A band of green velvet, faintly shot with pink, forms a kind of simulated crown, while the hat is prettily lifted off the hair by a bandeau of velvet, closely covered with a wreath of pink roses, which unfortunately cannot be seen in the photograph. Loops of green rivergrass form a very favourite trimming for hats this summer.

Among the blaze of jewels and the brilliant, if not always happy, contrasts of colour to be seen in the Court gowns at the May Drawing Rooms, one welcome revival was delightfully apparent in the shape of a quantity of beautiful real lace, which was worn on a great majority of the gowns. The fact that real lace is once more de rigueur should be a consoling one for all who flatter themselves on their good taste in dress. Nothing is lovelier than lace, to my mind, and it

Photo. by Russell, Baker-street. A NOVEL SUMMER HAT.

on the skirt or train, and sometimes on both, with flounces of fine old lace.

Although draperies of matchless point d'Alençon may not be within reach of ordin

of a handkerchief Brussels point lace, photographed at Mrs. Quitmann's, 16 Piccadilly, where many dainty specimens of lace four roses which form the central notion of the design are alternated with sprays of what may well stand for conventionalised may-blossom, so that the pretty little handkerchief has a special appropriateness at the present time.

A SMART RACE CLOAK.

may always be seen.

The

The sensible fashion for wearing shirts and blouses will certainly last all through the summer, and never has there been a prettier mode than this, nor one which is more universally becoming. The acute angles of a thin figure are improved by the soft folds of the graceful handkerchief or cross-over blouses, just as the too ample outlines are kindly concealed in

the case of a figure which errs on the other side. The blouse shown in our sketch is of fine French cambric, with tiny bunches of flowers in pale pink and green on a white foundation. Instead of having the ends knotted behind, in the usual fashion, this blouse has them made

in an extra length, and brought round from the back, so that they are finally fastened together in front under a small rosette of the same material.

To wear out

of doors with

this blouse

our artist has sketched

Zouave

a

or

Figaro jacket made in black satin, with sharp pointed revers, edged with a narrow line of jetted

passementerie. For less smart оссаsions,

and

when warmth is a consideration, the zouave can be made of cloth or serge, with

a narrow

braiding or

YACHTING COSTUME,

gimp, in place of the jet trimming.

Although it is full early yet, perhaps, to think of yachting costumes, with the Cowes week still far away in the dim distance, it is as well to be prepared for all contingencies, and a pretty notion for a frock for Henley, or for "up the river" generally, may be seen in the boating dress, of which a sketch is given. The inevitable navy serge is, of course, the most useful material in which the gown can be made, and it might then be trimmed round the skirt with three graduated bands of white serge, edged with very narrow navy braid. The coat is particularly pretty with its double revers,

each edged with white, and its gauntlet cuffs arranged to correspond. The shirt can be either of white serge or white surah, but preferably of the latter, as the frilled jabot in front looks best made in quite a soft material. For those who prefer the smart "' ducks SO much worn just now, this design will be equally suitable. It would look very well, too. carried out in brown holland, with black moiré in place of the bands of white serge, and a shirt of applegreen silk.

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