The Sun.
London, England, 1840-09-02 00:00:00

TEMBER.

(From the World of Fashion and Monthly Magazine.)
BONNETS.—We may cite as the most decidedly no-
vel that have appeared those of a small site, composed
of paille a la Loraine, simply trimmed with a torsade
of paille ; two torsades of the same replace the bavolet
at the back. Although these bonnets are of a small
size, the brims are remarkably open ; the shape is pecu-
liarly calculated to be worn with ringlets. We observe
also, that crape bonnets seem to be a little, but very
little smaller, Some have just appeared with the ma-
terial laid on plain, and ornamented only with a kind of
wreath, composed of point d'Angleterre placed partly
on the brim, and partly on the crown ; it issues from
the left side, turns twice round the bonnet, and termi-
nates on the left side, forming a third round. A single
torsade of white riband and brides complete the
trimming. The most remarkable of the rice straw
bonnets are those trimmed with green shaded ribands ;
a torsade, mingled with rice straw, and a bou-
quet of green shaded marabouts on one sides the in-
terior of the brim is ornamented with a mixture of wild
blossoms and moss. Others, and these last hate some-
thing extremely original in their style of decoration, are
trimmed with wreathes of white grapes and roses inter-
mingled. We may cite, as a singularly pretty fancy,
for we cannot yet say that they are fashionable, nor do
we suppose they ever will become generally so, some
bonnets of very fine straw, with the curtain at the
back ; the brides and a torsade that encircles the
bottom of the crown formed of green velvet ; a bou-
quet of peacock's feathers on one side completes the
trimming. Drawn bonnets, both of crape and gauze,
have been more than usually in favour during the past
month. We may cite some of white crape, with flat
casings, trimmed with ruches : a long curled ostrich
feather of a peculiarly beautiful shade of violet issues
from one side, and droops over on the other ; the inte-
rior of the brim is ornamented with violet marguerites ;
the hearts of these flowers are of a rich shade of yellow.
Silk bonnets decidedly increase in favour : nothing is
more distingue than those of apple green glace de
Blanc, and trimmed with ornaments composed of lace,
and tastefully intermingled with a wreath of ponceau
flowers ; the curtain at the back of the crown is
double, and very short ; it forms a chicoree, and is di-
vided by coques of green shaded ribbon.
SCARFS, SHAWLS, AND MANTELETS.—There seems
to be quite a rage for white silk ones ; those of white
damask foulard, trimmed with rich deep twisted fringe,
have recently been extensively seen. Shawls of white
pou de soie, trimmed also with fringe, are in an equal
number, and we think that mantelets of white levan-
tine, trimmed with lace, though not, perhaps, quite so
numerous, are adopted by some of the most distin-
guished elegantes. We may cite also, as well worthy
of notice, several mantelets of white pou de soie, em-
broidered round the border with a narrow wreath of
flowers in coloured silks, or foliage in various shades of
green. The most decidedly striking novelty of the
month, in our opinion, is a mantelet introduced only
within the last few days, but of which we have already
seen several ; they are composed of plain white pou de
soie, and ornamented with trimmings of the same mate-
rial, cut in cockscombs ; knots of white ribbon retain
the plaits on the shoulders, and close the front of the
mantelet. We may venture to predict that it will con-
tinue in favour till the end of the season.
NIORNING CAN.—Those of muslin are decidedly
fashionable ; they are excessively pretty, and also ex-
tremely dear ; the caul is almost extravagantly covered
with embroidery, and the Lice that trims them must be
excessively beautiful ; this is necessary, as their farm is
very simple, though we consider it very becoming.
BLONDE.—Speaking of lace reminds us that it is
currently reported that blonde lace will be brought into
favour again next winter. 'We do not vouch for this
as a fact, but we have great reason, neverthele,s, to
believe that the intelligence is correct. We 14all be
glad if it prove so, partly in the interest of trade, and
partly because blonde lace, whether employed for head-
dresses, robes, or fichus, is always of an elegant and be-
coming effect ; it gives softness to the countenance,
and is favourable to the complexion.
PELISSE ROBES.—Some that we have recently seen,
composed of black pou de sole, were made with the
corsage and sleeves tight, and had the former as well as
the front of the skirt trimmed with three rows of large
silk buttons wrought in open work. This style of trim-
ming is more novel than the olives now in use ; th. se
buttons are united by three narrow round cords. We
may cite also pelisse robes composed of plaid barege ;
their form offers nothing peculiar, but the trimming
consists of a biais, which entirely encircles the dress.
COLLERETTE BEGUINE.—Such is the name given to
a new and very elegant morning collar, which resembles
a little, and but a little, the plain linen one worn by the
good nuns from which it takes its name. Little, we
are sure, did these pious sisters, who devote their
whole lives to the solace of the sick and suffering, ima-
gine that any part.of their apparel would ever be pressed
into the service of fashion ; so it is, however, and the
collerette beguine, very much small., than that from 1
which it take its name, and composed, .f the finest cum- I

brie, serves to decorate, while. it partially veils, tliv
throat : it is beautitully embroidered, trimmed with the
finest Valenciennes lace, and finished by a kind of lappel
on the front of the corsage, end a row of buttons ; the
effect which the lappel, by entirely covering the bosom,
produces, recalls in some degree the monastic origin of
the collerette, but detracts nothing from its delicate and
becoming appearance.
HALF DRESS ROBES.—We may cite, in the foremost
line, those of azure blue organdy, strewed with a small
pattern in the form of vermicelli, embroidered in white
silk. The border is trimmed with four volans, fes-
tooned in white silk. Short sleeves, trimmed with
manchettes to correspond, and a half high corsage, with
a lappel of the Berthe form, corresponding with the
robe : the ceinture is a broad blue ribbon, fringed with
white. The prettiest demi-redingotes are those of white
organdy, with the corsage half-high, full, and disposed
en gerbe ; the opening of the corsage, as well as the
fronts of the skirts, is trimmed with a douh!e ruche,
composed of five rows of narrow Mechlin lace ; the
sleeves are demi-large, but made in a novel style ; they
have at the top five rows of lace, each surmounted by
a narrow casing, which confines the fulness of the
sleeve ; the bottom of the sleeve is composed of casings,
terminated at the hand by a ruche, formed of three
rows of lace, narrower than that on the rest of the dress.
EVENING DRESS ROBES.—Although half-dress are
adopted in evening costume, they arc not exclusively so.
We select the following dress as a sort of juste milieu
between the magnificence of winter and the simplicity of
summer. We may cite among the most distingue those
of white and cherry-coloured organdy, with corsages a
l'enfant, trimmed with berthes of Mechlin or Brussels
lace, and short sleeves, with two bouillons, terminated
by narrow lace ; the border is decorated with five rows
of bouillons, each row divided by an entre deux of lace.
A robe composed of tarlatare, with a corsage a reticent
and bouillonnee, was trimmed with a lace collerette fall-
ing over. The sleeves a l'lsabelle were formed of seven
bouillons, the three largest near the elbow ; the skirt
was trimmed with two very deep embroidered flounces,
bordered with lace, and surmounted by a bouillon,
through which a rose-coloured ribbon passed, and
formed at the side a full rosette without ends. We
have reserved for the last one of the prettiest and most
original dresses that have appeared during the month ;
it is composed of pink organdy, embroidered in small
puce bouquets, intermixed in a very light style with
gold thread. Corsage ala Vierge and very full ; short
sleeve of the double bouillon form ; the skirt is trimmed
with two deep folds ; bordered with a narrow cashmere
puce fringe, lightly intermingled with gold thread ; the
ceinture is an organdy scarf; embroidered and edged with
fringe, corresponding with that on the folds.
FASHIONABLE CoLouns.—We have no new ones
positively to announce, but we have seen some autumnal
hues, as Pomona green, some shades of grey, and some
of a very novel kind of red. We cannot, however, say
that they are yet in vogue, though we think they may
come in towards the end of the month.

The dramatic gossips of Paris mention a novel
and curious scheme which has been proposed to the Minis-
ter of the Interior for the management of the Odeon
Theatre, and of which the projector is M. L'Henry, for-
merly cashier of the Opera Comique. This plan, which
has for its object to furnish to the inhabitants of the Pau-
bourn Saint Germain all the plays of all the theatres
in Paris,' and yet save the expense of a company, con-
sista of an association which M. L'Henry proposes to form
betwixt himself and the other theatres, for severally sup-
plying on the different day a of the week and in the order
proposed, their unemployed actors, and all necessary pro-
perties, &c. to the Odeon. A carriage belonging to the
joint-stock administration would each day transport
to that theatre the necessary costumes, &c., for the evening,
from the theatre whose turn it may be to occupy the
boards; and the projector reserves to himself two
shares, giving to each of eight other theatres one. The
engagements of the Paris actors generally contain a clause
obliging them to play anywhere within the circuit of Paris
that the directors may appoint ; but, for the purpose of
putting them in good humour with the scheme, a sum of
24,000 francs is to be set aside for the establishment of
monthly premiums, to the amount of 2,000 francs, to be
drawn for in a species of lottery, by the actors taking part
in the undertaking.—Athenceum

NOVEL RAT-TRAP.--4 A correspondent has
sent us the following account of a newly-invented rat-trap,
which has already been used with success. Take a barrel,
and stretch a skin of parchment over it with a string ; cut
it across and athwart, nearly to the outside. Take some
dripping, and mix it with meal ; smear it on the middle of
the parchment. The rats will smell it, and treading on the
parchment it will give way, and they will fall into the water
in the barrel. Put a plank for them to creep up to the
barrel's brink outside, and strew some oatmeal on it. You
must not let the water be too deep, but set a brick endways
in it, and the first rat that is caught will make a noise,
which will entice more, so that they will fight for posses-
ion of the brick, and the noise will draw others Thus,
in one night, the house may be cleared of rats, be they
ever so many. Mice and other vermin may be caught in
a similar manner.

The splendid service of plate subscribed for as
a testimony to Sir Thomas Phillips will be presented to
that gentleman at a public dinner at Newport on the 15th
Instant. Lord Granville Somerset ii expected to preside.