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London, England, 1821-04-02 00:00:00

FASHIONS FOR APRIL.

Pawn:sane Datss.—A high dress composed of cambric mui-
lin ; the bottom of the skirt is trimmed with a very deep flounce
of work, above which is a fulness of thin jaconot muslin let in
in a broad wave, at each edge of which is a row of embroidery.
High body, tight to the shape, made without a cellar, but
finished at the throat with a full trimming of work. Plain long
sleeve, terminated with. a triple fall of work. The pelisse worn
over this dress is composed of lavender-coloured zephyreene,
and lined with white sarsnet ; the bottom of the skirt is trim-
med with two folds of satin to correspond, and each fold is
adorned with a silk cord at the Edge. The pelisse wraps a little
to the right side, and is fastened down with full bows of zeyby-
reene, corded at the edges with satin. Plain tight body ; the
waist rather long, and finished in the middle of the back with
a full bow and ends of zephyreene. High collar, very' much
sloped in front. Th long sleeve is finished at the bottom with
a fulness of satin., above which are satin folds. The half-sleeve
is uncommonly novel and pretty. Head-dress, a bonnet of the
hone niaterhd as the pelisse, mixed with satin : it is of a mode-
rate size, the zephyreene is laid full on the-crown, the top of
which is adorned with shells ; the brim is fluted, and finished at.
the edge with satin bands, intermixed with small bows : it is
fined with pale pink zephyreene. A full plume of round ostrich
feathers, lavender and white, is placed to one side, and a broad
ribbon to correspond ties it under the chin. British leer veil in
imitation of Brussels. Half-boots of lavender-coloured kid, and
Limerick gloves..
FULL DRUM—A round dress composed of Lrling's lace over
a white satin slip; the bottom of the skirt is trimmed with a
full flounce of lace, headed by a broad rouleau of white satin,
and surmounted by demi-lozenges of lace, edged with rouleaus
of satin. Plain tight body,. cut square round the bust; a full
plaiting of net goes round ; there are three rows behind, but
only one in front : it is quilled, so that a part stands up and
shades the bosons. A bro id white satin sash is tied behind iu
short bows and long ends. The sleeve is composed of white
lace over white satin ; the former is disposed in demi-lozenges :
there are two rows arranged in such a manner as to form a sin-
gularly pretty sleeve. The hind hair is plaited, and brought
round the crown of the head; the hunt hair disposed in ringlets,
rather low at the sides, and much parted, so as to display the
forehead. Head-dress, a pearl crescent, placed over the fore*
bead, but put very far back, and a very full plume of ostrich
feathers on the left side. Necklace and ear-rings, pearls. White
satin shoes, and white kid gloves—Front dici•conailit's Beinasitory.
ENGLISH Rau. Dates.—Arcadian robe of lace, over a white
satin slip; the border of the slip trimmed with gauze a-la-butf-
font. confined by full-blown blush roses and white satin straps.
The Arcadian robe ornamented with red, white, and blue full-
blown roses, placed at alternate distances, and interspersed with.,
green foliage. Drapery sash of flock gauze, worn over the
shoulder, and terminated by a tassel; the sash discovering, on
the left side of the bust, a bouquet of roses. The sleeves are
short, a-/a-Vierge, and are ornamented simply on the outside of
the arm with one full-blown rose. The hair arranged in the an-
tique Roman fashion, and beautifully ornamented with pearls,
roses, and a superb coronet in front, of white plumage. Ele-
gantly wrought necklace and ear-rings of pearls. White satin
shoes, white kid gloves, and white carved ivory fan.
PARISIAN BALL Deass.—Slip of pink satin, wider a pink
crape frock, the crape dress trimmed at the. border with a puck-
ering of crape, bouquets of roses, ears of corn, and pearls. A
full short sleeve trimmed to correspond; and a corsage a-rdia-
ti7ue, pointed in Trout with two rows of pearls : the corsage
made partially high, and simply ornamented at the neck, with a
narrow tucker of blond ; the pattern aala- Vaiirlec. Head-dress
composed of gauze, roses, and white narcissus. Necklace and
ear-rings of large oblong pearls. White satin shoes, white kid
gloves, and carved cedar tan—From La Belle .rissentLiee.

KING'S THEATIM.—A most numerous assemblage
of rank and fashion was attracted on Saturday night,
by the performance of Pa La's Agnes. The Ballet of
Path et &mine followed, and went off with the ut-
most eclat, 'I he Corps de Bullet is, at present, per-
haps, ontr of the best in Europe. The Entertainments
gave the most genuine delight. The House was never
more fashionably crowded. • The whole of the boxes
were occupied by some of the family of their respec-
tive noble and honourable proprietors. The Princess
AnOosro, the Duchess of Eleta., and Lard and Lady
CASTLEREAGH, were amongst the distinguished per-
sonages present. The dresses of the Ladies begin'to
assume the agreeable gaiety of spring and summer-
costume. The head-dresses, especially, displayed
great'variety of fancy and beauty. Among the de-
signs, the most prevalent seemed to lie turbans of
crimson and gold ; Platoff caps of satin or velvet
hung with pearls, and satin hats with wide rims,
archly slouched. Feathers, of course abounded, and
waved like flowers on terraces, from the different cir-
cles, in elegant varieties of shape and hue.
DRURT•LANE.—Love in a Village was repeated On
Satur,day evening to a full addience, and received its
wonted measure of applause.
COVENT-GARDEN.—The Opera of The Duenna was
brought out at this Theatre on Saturday night with'
great success. Miss HALLANDR was the Carlos, and,
in spite of her timidity in male attire, obtained bril-
liant success. Her fine contre-alto told with the hap-
piest effect in the songs of Carlos. Several were en-
cored—among-others, Had I a heart for ENS
fram'd, and Ah ! sure a pair. Miss STEP II dis-
played her usual power and sweetness in Clara. The
Afterpiece was the Farce of Katharine and Petra chio
in which Mrs. C. KEMSLE had been announced as
Katharine, but C 6 sudden and severe indisposition"
preventing her from performing, her absence was
Supplied by Mrs. GLOVER, who played the part with
uncommon vivacity and characteristic spirit, and was
rapturously applauded. Mr. C. KEMBLIE acquitted
himself with his accustomed excellence in Petruchio.
• ENGLISH OPERA-HOUSE.--AT. MATHEWS was
again At Home on Saturday night. His present per-
formances win their way rapidly in public favour, and
rival in attraction the most popular days-of his cele-
brated Trip to Paris. The House was numerously'
and splendidly attended.
Vearamoonism.—Mr. ALEXANDEE gave his most
extraordinary and entertaining performance in this
prt on Saturday night, at the Freemasons Tavern,
Great Queen-street. The great room was filled with
an elegant company, who were highly delighted with
his unparalleled vocal illusions. The performance
was divided into three parts. The first consisted of
the Adventures of Nieodemus, in which Mr. ALEXAW
DEE imitated the planing and sawing of wood, the
striking of a light, 'and the frying of an omelet; a
conversation with a chimney-sweep, whose voice be-
comes weaker in proportion as he ascends the chim-
ney, and sings when at the top. Part 11. a conver-
sation between Mr. ALEXANDRE, sonic one shut up
in a room, and a servant in the cellar. This last,
who is at the further end of the cellar, answers the
person Calling hint, from a very great distance. ap
proaches to receive his orders, and afterwards his
voice is *gain lost at the farther part of the cellar.
In this scene Mr. ALEVANDEE sung and drank ai the
smup nuanent. Part II Mr. A TAXA Norte imitated, 1
Via. a conversation with a man in a trunk, the differ ant
modulations of the voice, when openiog and shutting
the trunk. A conversation • between a garnekeepei,
akoantrysnan, and his wife, daring which. Mr. A Lex-
%Unite caused the voice of .an infant child to be
llttird, as also those of several dogs and cats. The
ell of SOM houuds at a distance he also imitate&

'with a sutprising effect The' entertainment con-
cluded with Mr. ALEXANDRE singing the air of Mal-
brook, from the stomach of one of the company. 'Mr.
A LEXANDaes performance has excited great admi-
ration on the Continent, and far exceeds anything of,
the kind ever introduced or attempted in this coon
try. It is equally calculated to amuse the grave and
the gay, the professor of natural philosophy, and the
votary of pleasure.