Star.
London, England, 1824-06-03 00:00:00

NS l•'uU JUNE.

CA ara %cm Da ess.—Over a fine cambric frock is-worn a close peliss
dress of gros tie Naples, the colour that of the Parma violet; it 0
trimmed on each side of the bust, and down the skirt, till the orna'
ment terminates at the border of the skirt, with•united lams leaves;
the leaves turning with a decided point at each, nut perceptible in
the real lotus. Ac the base of each triple leaf is a small beautifully
wrought button, which has an adinirable effect. The sleeves are
full, and wound round the arm with satin rouleaux, which take
from the fulness of the sleeve, and impart to it a rich finishing;
the mancherons correspond with the trimming down the sides.—
A whimsical border finishes this dress round the skirt; it is of pink
satin, ornamented iu medallions of white satin, edged round with a
light grey pluche de sole, a broader row of which trimming finishes
the border at the top and at the bottom next the hem, which is re-
lieved by a rouleau of satin, the same colour as the pluche de sole.
The collar of this pelisse is iti the pagoda form. ,with Chinese bell
tassels depending from the points. The spring bonnet worn with this
dress is small and very htcoming; under it isia lace fichu, elegantly
disposed on the hair, so as to look like a cap ; the bonnet is of
white gros de Naples, lined with pink, and crowned with a bouquet
of pink fancy flowers. The half-boots are of black satin, the gloves
of lemon-coloured kid, with a parasol of light willow-green.
Darss.— Dress of tulle civet- picks trimmed at the bora
titr with etickerings of figured tulle, or richly figured gatize, sepa-
rated by roulcaux of pink satin, slightly interspersed with full-blown
roses, branches of palm, and bows of pink satin ribbon. The body
formed of alternate stripes of pink and white satin ; the pink stripe■
beautifully indented, *inch imparts a striking and novel effect to
the corsage. The sleeves are of pink satin, short and full, with
blond lace falling over the top, and finished on the outside of the
arm next the elbow, by a simple bow of pink satin, and a quilling
of blond round the arm. The hair is arranged in fuU curls, but
sitting very close to the head, and short at the ears ; the larger curls
' on the summit are separated fram the hair in front by a diadem
comb, very narrow, and very little ornamented ; on each side of the
head are placed full blown roses. Ear-rings of Turquoise stones
' and a necklace of one row of rare and valuable large pearls finish
this littbt and appropriate dress for the ball-room.—From La Belk
Assetaidde.

SPORTING I AVI ELL ENCE.

EPSOM RACESWEDNESDAT, JIVE 2.

The annual pleasurable spoits of the Downs commenced this day,
and the different races were closely run, finely contested, and pro-
duced the expected gratification. As usual on a first day the com-
pany was by no means numerous or select, but yet there was a to-
lerable sprinkling of beauty and fashion. The light-fingered gentry
were on the alert, and several trifling pilfering transactions took
place. Au accident occurreri, which at first created some alarm—
young Buckle (a pupil and nephew of the celebrated jockey of that
name) who rode Mr. Gothiard's horse Presentiment; on passing the
Stand on coining home for the Coll Cup, was so pressed by the
crowd that his horse ran
.agaitist soinepersons and was thrown down;.
the youth, who for a soth time was under his horse, was taken up
seemingly dead, and carried to the Judges' Stand, where be was
soon attended by medical men, who pronounced him not danger-
ousiy hurt, tire being no fractures. .
Tue Derby still continues to be the leading source of attraction;
and if its interest this year he diminished in one reepect, by the cir-
cumstance that none of the horses which are to run for it possess i
very eminent character, it is enhanced on the other band, in a much
greater degree, by the ignorauce pi eVailiiig amongst the knowing
ores as to the relative powers of several of the horses that are en-
tered, which has caused a more extensive variety of speculation's
than usual amongst the betting folks. Indeed, it is almoit Mapes-
itate to say which is the favourite for two hours together. The
Jesse cult, Elephant, Reformer, and Cedric, hold the foremost
places; bur the backers of none of them are very sanguine of suc-
cess. The odds against these tour vary front 3t07c0 I.
There welt, three Races; the first was for the Craven Stakes, of

cllnussifsfree.reciLirisyzcht:r(fVitoiatsneastite waleilgllgtess:
tforonritatthroeneeyenalriles oldandina-
quart, r. Eight horses ',barn d. Angler was the favourite, and took
so decided a lead until they ruched the Tattenhant Comer, that
two to one on him were offered freely. At the turn, however,
Orator dated foremost, and won the race without whipping, by a
couple of leegths. The odds against Orator were sto 1. lie was
rode by Gooddison. Only these two were placed, but the follow-
ing horses tan:
Col. Yates's b. h. Marne, 5 yrs - 1
Sir W. 31ilitei's Id. h. Angler, S yrs - -
Mr. Forth's g. f. by Partisan.
Alt. Sadler's ch. c. Miller of Colesbill.
Mr. Theobald's b. c. by Pericles.
Mr. Messer's b. f. by Muhl.
Mr. Pettit's gr. f. Bravura.
Dlr. Charlton's ch. 1. Myra.
The second W3Slor the Woodcot Stakes of 50 sovereigns each ;
two years old colts and fillies : the last half mile. Eight horses
also started for this: and extremely difficult it was, as is always the
caw with two-year-olds, to start them fairly. Scandal took the
lead, and her rider appeared to thick lie had nothing to do but to
allow her to keep it. Burgundy, however, hieing tasted the whip,
soon came alongside of Scandal, and forct.l her to participate with
him in that pleasure. For the rest fit the way they kept so closely
abreast that it was impossible to say which had the advantage, un-
til they reached the winning-post, when the filly was declared the
winner by half a neck. It was an admirably contested race, only
two out of the following horses were ;Arced:
Mr. Roger's (Lord Lowther's) b. I. Scaudal 1
• Mr. J. Day's ch. c. Burgundy 2
Mr. Benson's b. c. Comrade.
Scaith's gr. C. Jack Bunce.
Mr. Greville's br. f. by Casttel.
Mr. Biggs ch. f. Elizabeth.
Nr. W. Cooper's bl. f. by Waterloo.
'Alt% Forth's eh. by Waco lou.
The third waf; a calltal race, and run for by eight horses; eleven
had entered. It was for the Gold Cup, value 100 sovereigns, for
all ages, front three years inclusive. wim.er to be sold for
it demanded. Tile prit.cipal contest was between Mr.
llarnsboltom's Celilialus, Mr. Denison's Oh:tater, and Mr. God-
dard's Presentiment. These three were sereifly whipped and
spurred, from Deal ly the time they had turned at the T.:mullein
Cotner; Cephalus coming in by a neck before Blunder.
• ROWING MATCH.
Another greal.trial la skill for amusement ansl admiration to She
lovers of aquatic excursimis will take plsce M a ft w days ou the
River Thames, by two thinleintii of NV...olwictwa.ao have under-
taken, fur a considerable wager, to row its a A%
othroug h wherry
with oars, front Woolwkii up to Iri. g
centre arch, and return back sags:a to the 5ta.13,0„: •place,, 04 Wool-
wich,in the short space of eight boos s, Our t:it.tance o,:ing calculated
ti exceed 54 miles. The cainhflittes vho propose to contend this
arduous match, although laid ,men, Heti, r tlientselves with the
cgireoadtryt itt hmsit,artridiaknitgi;.he odds are dr-
d

A march been inv.& tor I bAttle 03 the 24 July, within
twenty niiks ul /41,1.rhe.,ter, between Beubow and Abgabams, for
251. Lie 1, the )..unttr man by tliiftten years, and
bettinyg is six to its.r in Lis fxv,ur,

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