The Sun.
London, England, 1844-07-02 00:00:00

BRITISH FARMERS' MAGAZINE.

This Magazine, as may be inferred from its title,
is exclusively devoted to the consideration of agricul-
tural subjects, which are usually treated in a clear
and scientific manner. The most useful article in
the present month's Number is one entitled " Sug-
gestiobs for Improving the Agriculture of England,"
in which those of our readers who may be interested
in such a theme will find several serviceable practical
suggestions.

FASHIONS FOR JULY.
• (From. the World of Fashion.)
Caps, intended for the morniNg costume, are mostly
composed of inlet, or embroidered muslin; the former
being generally lined with a pale coloured gauze, show-
ing the richness of the inlet, in a very becoming manner,
and trimmed with fuliings of lace instead of ribbons;
with the exception, in some Instance's, of a rouleau of
gauze ribbon, detached toques, or solely cut ends, inter-
mixed with two rows of lace or net, forming the papillun.
Other caps are made perfectly plain, but this simplicity
is relieved by the beautiful lace which is used for the
decorating of it. and _which is also encircled with a quil-
ling of tulle; or else, instead of the 'lace, raised lappets
a la petite laitiere, attached on the top of the head with
loops-of ribbon of a new form.
BONNETS.—Those of crepe are the reigning fashion
fur the present month ; the most elegant are of white
crepe, decorated with marabouts of the same delicate
colour. Tho7e hats of verdant green crepe are also much
in request ; they are trimmed all round the front with
a pretty lace, falling upon the right side of the brim,
and raised in the centre, with a bouquet of daisies,
which entirely covers the left side of the front.
DaEssEs.—Never was the rage for flowers greater
than at the present, both for silk, barege, or foulard
dresses ; there are generally three of them, stamped and
put on in waves, and edged with a narrow fringe or lace.
Those' robes composed of heavy materials, such as dark
blue or green silks, glacea, are decorated with three
rolants or flounees of black lace, a costume at once dis-

tinguished and recherché, particularly when accompanied
with a Maltaise scarf of black lace, or an immense shawl
of embroidered China crepe.
NOVELTIES.—Amongst the variety of novelties, we
must not omit mentioning the Maude Victoria, which
means a demi-bracekt of lace inlet, and embroidered
inlet placed alternate, and fastened to each side of the
muslin, which forms the top of the sleeve, and which is
covered with embroidery, reaching from the wrist as far
the top of the arm. The two sides of this embroidery
are trimmed with a very narrow lace, put on full.
EVENING DRESS.—We may cite as amongst the most
elegant those composed of black net, trimmed with
flounces nearly as high as the waist ; they are simply
hemmed, and above the hem three tows of narrow ribbon
velvet put on flat, and which is repeated at the head
of the flounce. The sleeves dotal-longues, and trimmed
to match, forming a becoming decoration to the
arm ; berthe edged to match, and forming a point
in the front, completes this elegant toilette. White
dresses, are also much worn, particularly those composed
of white barege, with flounces edged with a small gold
cord or lace. Flowers are also much in favour for the
decorating of ball dresses, such as bouquets of lilies of
the valley, so delicate and light in their appearance;
and then, again, those delicate looking roses, which are
now so admirably imitated, that they are considered a
peeect triumph of art.
FASHIONABLE CoLouns.—Those which are now the
most in request are the different shades of green, violet,
lilac, blue, and French greys, besides those elegant
colours which are now so generally blended together,
such as cerise and brown, fawn and lilac, &c.