Within the last eight days we observe round hats, of white taffeta, open behind, and trimmed above the opening with three rows of hollow plaits, in form of a ruff, with a large knot of white taffeta on the front. About the same length of time we also notice undress bonnets of white crape, of a round shape, with a broad ribbon tied under the chin, and another ribbon in front, in wolf's teeth. Long muslin gloves are preferred to skin. White satin hats are now the most fashionable for full dress. They are ornamented with smooth feathers.
Straw hats are still worn in half-dress.
The richest of these are, at the bottom, embroidered with tinsel. Some have a veil, which falls upon the left shoulder. Some of the robes are of sky-blue crape. The backs of the robes, extremities of the sleeves, and the borders of the shawls, are adorned with radiations. The girdles are crossed on the back.