The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-18

broad colored band running all round them. The
two that We saw, and which were destined for the
of them bright Pomona green, with a broad orange
coored stripe, edged with black fringe, the other white
bonnets the fashion is getting to its last limits Of extra
vagance consequently must now be on the decline The
chapeau chaperon worn by the Empress before her de-
parture from Paris being largely made for the etes to
be given on her Majestys return One these made
believe for the Queen of England by Madame Odde, is
composed of pae de riz and black lace the fonds being
Of geranum coored silk and covered long branches
clemats turning over the forme in careless freedom.
and is suffered to badner in light and graceful manner
The ranasses worn upon bonnets Of every description
last month are fast giving place to small pompons Of
the absence Of and Grape sse bonnets this
year. but fancy straw having been in amongst
OF these bonnets being completed Mde 1Aure's for
the Duchess de DINO. They were all TO be in readiness
for the visit Of Queen Victoria and all were of different
style. The one which struck us most of all was of
the new texture of fibre d'aloes, trimmed with a
compact wreath Of bright yellow. pansies with
out leaves. These flowers were laid on quite fiat
round the edge the wreath broad enough however, to
reach than half way up the passe, where it was
Joined by another Of the same laid across the former
This bonnet il Of the bodest design have bched for
time past 1t reminded us Of the best days OF Maui
rice Aubert Another Of fancy Leghorn with no
trimming whateyer, thick long paquet of rose
coored baguenadier laid the left side Of the face in
side the bonnet and two long dropping branches Of the
same flower placed on the same SIDE without me ell
honor to Mde Laure the peculiar elasticity and funess
Of the bsguensudier giving it the appearance Of rich
the same effect We have many bonnets of pale
de riz consu with trimming but band Of black
velvet laid over the passe and bavoet Of nordnae d.
black lace The effect Of this style bewlderng at first
we scarcely know whether to admire disapprove but
twice. begin to discover the great merit
Of distinction which possesses and longer wonder
its adoption by the most elevated and dstingue Of our
ashionabes. The interior Of these bonnets is becoming
filed than ever-four and even dve rows Of blonde
being now used to conceal entirely the material of the
bonnet within.
great sensation has been made by the introduction
OF precious stone entirely in Europe, and which
promises to have the vogue for awhile the exclusion of
many an old and valued favorte. This stone, which has
but just been discovered In Brazil Is hard and brilliant
of most exquisite and melting red, lighter than ruby,
darker than pink topaz set Of these stones made by
Brady has just been despatched to the Queen of Naples
present from the Emperor. They were on view for
some time at Brahy's magasin on the Boulevard des
ltaliens, and excited universal admiration He is
composing another set for the Empress which promises
to be even more remarkable. We have been favored
with vew and may describe 1t for the sake of its novel
ty The stones Of the necklace in number,
all of the size and color transparent set in dead
gold the bracelets corresponding exactly The orna
ment for the bosom is marvel Of design representing
sprig Of IVY with leaves buds and tendriis kind
Of head ornament invented by Brady himself for the
present style in which her Majesty her hair is
remarkably elegant-a bout de gurtande of ivy runs
along the back Of the head, beneath the curis with
which bunch Of buds and dropping tendrils mix on
Our general observations:-Broad ribbons sometimes
foot in width beginning to be in front Of trans
parent dresses. Ribbons of width are some
times seen, alternating all round the skirt; the short
lengths inside be through the mat era
Of which the dress composed and the longer lengths
laid outside amid the funess. Embroidery IL no longer
bourgeois and passee 1t may be the of
muslin dresses and in alternate bands upon the sleeves
but the skirt is merely festonne which shows however,
revvement sufficiently pronounce to promise return to
favor White bodies, which have held long reign,
are leaving fast They hold their tenure npon one
sole condition. that Of being perfectly loose and
parent and prousely adorned with ribbons of the color
of the dress Flounces most certainly finding them
selves quietly superseded by the style colonne which
10 decidedly novelty never having been tried in raised
fashion before Gloves still of the Swedish manufc-
ture, and always demilong reaching to the bracelet
which, for morning wear must be OF plain coral Pocket
handkerchiefs displaying eert at novelty those
of ecru cambria are considered the most fashionable
They embroidered in cotton of various bright coors
both flowers and arabesques and really very beau
tfu The trosseau Of Mademoisele Calais de st. Paul
displayed whole sets Of under linen embroidered in this
STYLE that led to believe that is destin
ID to become general.
Movements Of Ex-Presldcnt Fillmore.
The Cork Qreand) Reporter thus alludes to the honors
paid TO distinguished visiter at the Irish akes:-
The exPresdent Of the United States Willard Fill
more accompanied by Mr.. Davis of the New York bar
and courier, has been soourning for the last few days
at the lake Hotel Killarney Having fortunate in
having fine day through the "Gap he expressed him
self delighted with the enchanting scenery Of this
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