The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1859-05-10
VOL. 5, No. WHOLE NO. 2ll.

white ostrich feathers. as upon dais, or re.
sembling a-but We viii omit lugubrious
comparisons. These piau.es it must be
remarked, are the object Of violent discus
sions. criticisms or praises. on the part Of
everybody admitted into this sanctum-sanc
forum, or rather, this sranitdS-raaitarHzl
o. the paryenue lady who boasts its propri-
etorship. The canopy terminates in four
liappets IN diamond point, united by
countess crown, the tongues Of which src
oinamented by large pearls. The entire
interior Of the hangings is Of white damask.
cmboAI>acd with autique designs Of fow-
crs fAiS damask is an article Of genuine
luxury, from the fact that 1t soon grows
diugy and must consequently be frequently
removed y large mirror, upon which are
reflected the curtains, here and there be-
tween the folds. occupies the wall SIDE q
this-what ought it to be called bed.
temple, altar 0r theatre
| pen The mantlepiece is clock bearing
marble statute OF 4 female at her toilet
The trinkets with which she is adorned are
genuine Jewels This beautiful work Of
ant Is from some hand who refused 10 sign
his chef dc'puyro, and preferred 10 remain
unknown. But none but true arts, could
have conceived such a design. Jewels.
gloves, pieces Of money watches, aristo-
cratic letters left there purposcly TO be seen
fiji the japanese salver placed upon the
queridon Is Gouttierees Add io all this.
(aud much more, if could find terms in
which to desbribe it,) great variety Of
seats, lounges, valtaires, and other comfort
able inventions Of the past and present. and
you viii have general idea Of this bed
room reception room.
Now for the actress Taking advantage
of the late fne weather, Madame has been
out To Ncuilly and purchased a proiuse
quantity of flowers which are TO garnish
her pier tables Upon returning from her
drive, she lies down for short time-not
hcre, but in another apartment, really IL
tended for privacy and repose. Before the
hour of reception, she rises and makes her
official toilet, which consits principally OF
cauze lace, and tender rosc-colored ribbons
In carefully arranged disorder, a laced ker-
chief mingled with her golden locks. On
, the lett side oI rue Lad .. -....ll comb
, cuuningly fixed lldy's maid, TO be suddenly
taken away at a certain momert. so as to
permit a really fine mass Of hair 10 escape
. from confinement, and fall in rich proiuson
on Madame's shoulders This mauevre is
kept In reserve for the visits of particular
ladies. with the charitable intention Of dri-
. wing them distracted with envy, 10y the ex-
! hibition of natural gifts which are tolera-
1 bly rare among Partisan women, who pos
/ sess every charm, when in full dress. and
q not much to speak of in the secusion Of
private life, if we except an immense deal
n Of art, and scarcely less wit.
= OF course, Madame wears no trinket.
>. but her finger rings and bracelet Of plain
% gold, which encircles her arm and sets of
Il It's whiteness to great advantage. pdn ihe
4 bed, within easy reach j. a pile Of newspa
n rers, new novels in green covers, and bag
= of SUGAR rlums. I'm her hand she holds
q slBali ~uTtu1, Wnicl she USed 10 gisarrang'
,e and rcadu.t her hair, in the midst of til,
~ horrible headache which Size hasn't, bu
which is the pretext of this horizontal an,
or oriental reception. She has passed dead
N ful night" She knows she looks wretch
n edly.' The visitors naturally hasten to de
re clare that, on the contrary, she is perfeci
ri charming" Madame pretends not to believ
N word Of the compliments addressed hel
= lut at the same time is thoroughly conyiu
nr ced that thus bolstercd and shaded, she
at irrcsis;ibly bewitching.
ed Such are the Wednesdays Of Madame \
The gentlemen approve tho idea Of agai
~ bringing into vogue the modes Of l7o'
,ly whilst the ladies are unsparing in the
ed criticism-perhaps because they were N
.rc themselves the first to hit upon the refrcs
ry. ing cccentricity