The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, August 20, 1899, Page 27

(HE SUNDAY CALL. = : e = o A FAIR WEARER OF GOWNS EXTRAORDINARY. TH‘E most stately flower in the the- & dozen roles during a season the task tail, Even théir modern gowns are usually waft of dressing the parts 18 not herculean. designed by the wearer and not the atsionl bodquotiat prascnt ing 9 A When each week means & change of Imaker. its charms over the San Francisco play it also means weary, dreary hours This is & matter of pleasure to the ac- footlights is Miss Mary Van Buren. at the dressmakers’. As mary as four tress with a small repertoire, but to onse Miss Van Buren has what is called fn different gowns are sometimes required in a stock company the gowns mean not greenroom technique ‘an “appearance.” for one play. It would never do to wear the least of the unspeakable toil which Ehy ,, Which o im. & gown that the public would recognize such work entalls. o Bets off & Bcons. Ch S008 0 a8 having served duty for another part. Miss Van Buren's gowns have a dls- ply that Miss Van Buren !s simply & = Actresses not being sisters, or even first tinctive air that proclalms her mastery stage “‘prop,” designed for ornamentation (;ogullnu to s}g—&d!zewfir%e:u!sfi dexdplza t}’w ot t)!:e Er:t :f clothes. dHe; go;‘vnsilag‘ Mme. Chapeau fabulous sal c] ey draw in as though they were made for her {ndi- 5 ;fm?f:&;:: art of Mme. Chapeau Hob *Take thelr gowns do doubls and viduailts and not like haphazard crea. But with her histriontc abllity Miss Van even_triple duty. But the dear public tions for any careless purchaser. Born has & queenly beauty Ihat is not never know it ~Glven half a dozen Her court gown worn in “Mme. Sans e ool of Eve's erandchildren, A gowns the problem of making six entirely Gene,” of white satin, filmy embroidered BT el Acttaring. ah] aiwaye escapes from different looking gowns is successtully chiffon, pearls and rich robe of velvet an the Iadies In the audience when she ap- Eragpled with. It s dono by ingenious ermine) is one of the handsomest stag. com 3 owns ever seen here. In black velve Broper :{%n;;;‘mgrgfi;!m‘-e“;‘tgt;nhfig One may have & model upon which the jet and picture hat Miss Van Buren is proper environment of silks, velvots, 1aces ;- Jaker puts the brunt of the fittings, more than beautiful—even majestle. In Dreciate the details but even so the drudgery of trylng on the white lace gown with its elegant sim- P iady In front of the footlights, how- cannot be entirely avoided. Nor can all plicity she is deliciously feminine. Miss ¥ lady In tront of the footlights Pomy be left to the taste of the dressmaker. Van Buren is equally charming in a street m;, in back of the footlights. The nuis- The play ma. require gowns of this, tnat costume of fawn cloth, trimmed in black ance of getiing gowns for ordinary pur- O the flt“”tf"}'m{)‘- h”;fi’S\';n?kl:ersx are lace, with s&ch(c black tulle hat to com- . o osed to be just ahead of the times plete the effect. poses iis:hasdipiplunning Tantex tenstve fand d in the styles of the dead » Mies Van Buren s a true American wardrobe 1s still harder; but the task of Redan e ! : 8 art. The actress must explain her beauty—a lineal descendent of President the actress in a stock company is hardest, Pash, ot foiths rsteiae hemuty anlined L a5 ; If an actress plays one or ever half 9 =MMARY VAN BUREN AND SOME OF HER STAGE COSTUMES ee- ° PHOTOS BY VAUGHAN AND KEITH- N M Al \\/‘J U nTrs——_——— e balmistry et almistey X Y Z, Hollister—Your life wiil be like mind and have many romantic ideas. and In middle life yeu will find both pleasure very domestic. At present no dangers an April dey. You have a soft heart and YQUE life will Le by no means prosaic. - and pain, for you are bora to threaten you sorrow much for the sufferings of others. yMISS L. BJARM, Sacramento, Cal.— great many changes. You posses HAMPION TOWN, CAL., Mill Valley— T orsoss {96 much benevolenca and Lour hand shaws a delicate nature, with desire for riches and will handle a great Your hand shows good nature and great You possess too m v ement. You are fond of music, deal of money. You are too careless, ACNSi ey, PUE learnine will woro A0ttt ghould cultivate indifference in order to _ counteract it. Don't worry, but be cau- tious. You exert yourseif too much for peopie that do not appreciate your ef- forts. ME. A., Stockton, Cal.—You have an adventurous ‘nand, in which somo troubles rather weak lungs and throat. you procr: You are inclined seif-denial more through observation than through veiou dre inclined self-denla books. Something new and enjoyable will © a temper, and are somewhat born to shine, and it is possible for you haRPen to vou cvery day and your sym- You rarely follow out your to do =0 In the superlative degred if Y0u Daenye” thoush you arc suscentible ank d spoil your thoughts by not ful- will only_ follow your souiful side. R b Rortane ol ¥ev . You have & somewhat un- _ MISS M. T Fifteanth streat. Clty— S o a O O o han i comfortable nature and disposition: You ve of nature and are cheer- )OU In vour undertakings more than in ffersmand e aaome c€hange your tactics and you wil be ali maswillimeieiens 1oL spsculstionac Xour marriage witibe L9 AU RERE 1y 00 e dents. but DEBL. Don't be moody; the sun shines strides in the way of future deveiopment. NAPPY and prosperou 3 dangers and a fe accidents, bUt for us all, Adelante! Vo are. restioes and - imaginative. and _MR. H. T. BUSH, Weavervilie—There I8 - all you will sscape serlous 08 are . MRS. HOTEL, Occidental~Your hand your nerves will suffer. You are fond of nothing much at the beginning of life for You are inclined to flesh and 4ré ynes signify many changes. You have a travel and will travel a great deal poth You, but later on there is a small loss in ¢ necrful nature. You have not much delicate organization and are quick, de- South and East, Be careful about acci- fortune. Death has heen very near you love for home and you will g0 @ ION& (ermined and seif-sacrificing. ~ You are dent, as many falls threaten you. Have oOnce. You are very liberal-minded, prac- ou will be all right. You journey soon. Avold haste, otherwise You 4jq5 generous, polite, fond of luxury and more confidence in yourself and 0T tical a thod} q i E : v %0 erous, polite, o1 Tus an hcbiin ¥ oumse ou will tical and me al and unlike the ma. Iy SUEEE MhIth el z ¥ amiable. You will enjoy your future bet- win In the battle of Nfe. X jority of your friends and relatives in A BRIDG Y, Ban Fran- ter than you have the past MISS G. E. A., Fifteenth street, City-- Your strong views of the hereafter. Hard r'a time, but " Arj§S J. for. isco—You are born to w your future !s worth commodate yourself Your life f& full o and all you need is you on. You posse - 8., S8an Francisco—You have You have a splendid physique, 'a _jolly Work is in store for you, but your inspira- Ac- (ke hand of a musiclan. You are thought- good nature and very observing of the tlons and your receptive powers will ald nees. ful of .otherg, but very impatient. Your requirements of your position or ths ne- You. 7 cidents of impoxtance health will bé better as you grow older. cessities of others. Don’t bother ahout _MISS ESTELLE V., Santa Clara Coun- word to Spur After your thirty-fifth year you will have trifies or draw too many inferences. You ty—You are prone to 'go to extremes and ardent nature, much better fortune than will be yours have a generous, spontaneous, lovable oftentimes act too hastily. Your consti- but you are too ca You wiil be previous to that date. You have a noble ture and will be always up to date. You tution is ot robust. You will have many e ed humor is one of nature, and there is much in the way of ‘will accept nothing unless you can return 'admirers, but will be hard to suit in aracteristics. development which will add to your fu- ft. You are not lu in lottery. Be- choosing a husband. E G. LINDEBERG e of thievish nts. MRS, S. g ss a sensitive, delicatc R. G. = R.—You have been a burden rgan ES—You are fond of “tak. 1 B., City—You possess great pen- bearer all your life. You are a woman are rather proud and somewhat v on almost n\'t*rvmlnfi, but aitfon and are very practical, though of energy and ll)luilnr-ss!nbnm', and could Bt and displ; You strain this im- y have a kind and gentle nature. You make a BOO! ving for yourself any- domestic and will travel a great deal to trouble. should belleve more in yourself. You are Where. ¥ acuve mind and not much love of home, and bold In everything, but not practical. Madame Neergaard, pupfl of St. Germats, which will prolong your e, You will ke your own future a happy charitably inclined and very honest. Na- TREVOR, Bureka—You have excellent and you do not think much now of mar- Apply yourself more to study which will sclentific palmist; reading, by mall, §1; office never be very strong, although you.are one if you practice self-discipline. ture holds vou greatly and you will study Inventive power and ability and would riage, but eventually you will marry and lead to a higher sphere. You will be @ hours 1 to § p. m. 616 Geary st., above Jonesg active. You are the owner of a brilllapt ~MISS E. M. Q.. Fifteenth street, City— and love art and sclence. You are not meke a splendid engineer., You have an ®ettle down. You are broad in your ideas self-mada man, classas