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FEMALE FASHIONS FOR JUNE.

(From La Belle Assemblee.l
Itvr um° COSTUME.—This beautifid specimen of thling's
unrivalled manufacture is worn over a white satin slip. The petti-
coat of this ince, fine as the threats woven by the fabled Anticline,
is of the most superb pattern, in sprigs on a son of mile-net ground,
of delicate texture. Three flounces nt the same material, of a pat-
tern exquisitely rich, ornament the border, and arc set on in slight
festoons ► over the upper flounce is a design of flowers and foliage
entwined in costly prelusion, all in lace-work, forming a fine com-
pletion of this charming dress. Thecorsage nof white satin, made
to tit close to the shape ; the sleeves are short, and are ornamented
downwards with double jabots of Urlitig's lace, placed separate,
but very near each o her. 'I tie hair is arranged in the newest style
of fashion, in bows and curls, and adorned with strings of pearls,
richly-ortmmented combs, and full-blown roses. A necklace of
Egyptian pebbles, set a ['Antique. in finely-wrought gold, encir-
cles the throat, and the ear-pendants are formed of long pear-
pearls.
31oRNING DRESS.—A high dress of gros de Naples, of a beau-
tiful cerulean-blue; the border of the Air ornamented with three
flounces pointed at the edges, and there finished by a delicate em-
broidery in chenille, ai,d bound with a narrow foulest': The body
is quite plain, and surmounted at the throat by a very full ruff of
stiffened pose, with blond edging. A broad sash, the same
colour as the dress, confines the waist with two long ends, directly
in front; the ends handsomely fringed. The sleeves *it almost
close to the arm, and have mancherons &finite& novel kind . they
are loose, but are made stiff, and pointed with one point fastened
Own with &small rosette: at th.a wrists the electes are eleantly
fluted ; the flutings are lengthwise, and wadded, which gives to
them a richlyfembosced appearance. A hat of white chip i■
trimmed pith pink and canary-yellow ribands entwined; the
strings twisted in the same manner, and fastening to the Ruh with
a rcmate composed of each colour: the hat is ornamented with a
simple bow of the two ribands, on he elevated aide, under the
brim ; for it is placed very much on one side, over the left ear:
each side of the crown is ornamented with light bouquets of corn-
flowers. The alters are of black satin, and the gloves of yellow kid.

THRA7RieAL

DRURY-LANE.

Neither the dulness of the times, the want of novelty in
last night's entertainment, nor the unfavourable sone of
the weather, prevented a crowded attendance at Drury-
lane for the benefit of Miss Stephens. This sweet vocalist
presented to her friends, the public, a variety of musical
performances, consisting of the Opera of Aladdin, a Can-
cert of Vocal and instrumental Music, and Henri Quatre
as an afterpiece ' • the whole, as we have said before,
without any novelty, but will calculated to call forth the
vocal powers of Miss Stephens, Mr. Sinclair, Mr. Horn,
Miss Johnston, end Miss Povey, all of whom exerted them-
selves successfully to please the audience. Mr. Horn la-
boured under a severe cold, which rendered it necessary
for Mr. Harley to request the company to excuse him
from performing some of the parts assigned to him, a re-
quest which was most readily complied with. As all the
performances have been frequently noticed, it is unneces-
sary to make any remarks upon them now ; we cannot,
however, omit stating, that the high regard in which Miss
Stephens is held by the public was not only manifested by
the crowded state of the house last night, but also by the
constraint which they often during the evening im-
posed upon their anxiety to hear a tcpetition of her fa-
vourite songs. On two occasions, however, the considera-
tion for her gave way to the pleasure of hearing her, and she
was encored in " Nitl, nid, noddin," and in " The blue
bonnets over the border," which she sang with more than
usual sweetness and effect. The feelings of the audience
were evidently participated by the performers, and when
such talents were animated by an esprit du corps, it will
be readily believed that nothing was wanted to give satis-
faction to those who by their presence patronised the ta-
lents of their favourite vocalist.
COVENT-GARDEN.
Last evening, that highly-gifted woman Miss Paton took
her benefit at this Theatre, and had of course a bumper.
The performance commencei with The Siege of Belgrade,
upon which occasion she played Catherine in a very de-
liglieful manner. Miss Love also did dhita, in which
character she had not previously appeared. Madame yes-
tris was the and played it with h:r usual archness
and naivete. Brabcm's Seals!. ier is about the best thing
he does. Cooper, in the Colonel, was highly respectable;
and the little that Ferret' had to do in Yoseph was perfect.
Pcarman played Leopold for that night only, why of course
does not appear. The music of this Opera is so well
known, and Storace's merits so duly appreciated, that
it is unnecessary, at this time, to enter into a review
of them. Miss Paton gave " The poor soul , sat
sighing" with much tenderness ; and the duet between
her and Braham "Of plighted faith," was very well
I done. She also sang " Rest, warrior, rest," with that be-
viitehing tenderness, which is with only one exception
peculiarly her own. Her ." Ah, could these eyes behold
hint !" was loudly encored. Braltam sang the tiongs of this
Opera, collectively, better titan those of any we have heard
of late ; we think this Opera is a great favourite with him.
Mr. Perineum introduct.d his song of " The pleasures of
the Play," and gave his imitation.of the horn and bassoon
obligato right will. Madame Vestris was most successful
in the singing part of her character, and gave " I've been
roaming" with a degree of sincerity that would almost
indnee us to believe her in earnest. In the duet
" Thongh you think to tease and vex me," with Mr.
Pcarman, she was irresistible. After the Opera the
Freischutz Overture was petformcd, under the direction
of Weber, and was succeeded by a selection of Ballads.
Miss Paton sang " Bieck-eyed Susan," and electrified the
audience by the line
" Aild,quirk as lightning on the deck he stand!."
She also Bang " Bonny brave Scotland," and a new
Ballad, composed by Horn, called •• Meet me to-night,"
an invitation which bur ft ieuils hail taken by antici-
pation. Brabant sang " Scots wha hae," and, as
usual, was encored : he also gave the " Blue Bonnets,"
which met with a similar fate. Miss Love gave "Olt,
what is more dear to the heart of the brave I" inimitably,
and proved to an admiring audience that she had not lost
her G. Masters Longhurst and Barker did "'fell me where
is fancy bred" respectably. This melange was followed by
Charles the Second, or the Met a,/ Monarch, in which Miss
Paton did Copp 's niece, and Madame Vestris the, Page, lOr
the first time. Miss Paton's powers as an actress are too
well known to require any praise from us, and the beauty
of Madame Vestris's leg is of equal notoriety. They sang
" As it fell upon a day," as the instruction duet, and Miss
Paton gave " Lo, here the gentle lark," which proved the
finale to this delightful treat. •It is impossible to conceive
a more brilliant assemblage than graced the Theatre on this
occasion, and the curtain fell amidst their overwhelming
awes,.

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