The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-03-23

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a. Gosson, John Simmons, Mrs. g. Schlsgel, NIe. h.
net Madame Harris Son, Madame Elvina Guerra, Hen.
~ Wilkens g. W. Bassford, Mrs. Sooneld A. HAshswsy
Misses Thomas, Mesdames Poot wilkinson Mrs. Lovsss.
Jas Tucker, Madame Kahn Geo. Hesru Jas. RonaIdssa.
Egers. Charlotte G. Smith, Lord fAyIor, A. Boyis.
kme. Demazest, J. A. Rose, Nn Levins
CHAxRxRs SrRUT-P. d q. Lewis
wAvnlxY PlAc-Mne. R. Barpstt.
BOND SrRxET-Nrs. A. Fuller.
CLINTON PIAcE-A. N. Furlopg.
CANAL STRur-Msses Smith L DAILY, Nsses Caller Mr.
Johnson Mrs. johnson, Kellogg Madame Rallnss, Mn
E. Gary, Mrs. MuIchinock, &. W. Cripps Mrs.. Bartsa.
Mics Neale
Bownr-Mrs. W. B. Dowdcn, Mrs ). W. Dempsey.
Miss E. DrisoonL
BLxxcxR SfxHr-Mrs Davidson.
DIVISION SrRmr-Mrs. n. Freely, Mrs. Openhym.
sum AyxSuE-Nra Rinsgold, Mrs. Aver.
SPRING SRuT-Mrs. Rumrlie
HUDSON SzRnf-H. O'Neall.
DonxIcK SrREU--Mn N. Bianck.
BROOKLYN.
ATLANTIC SrRnr-Mrs. r. wiliams, Madame Lee.
FULTON srRnr-J. B. Armstrong.
'BoNNxrs.
The bonnets Tor the coming spring and summer arsl
larger than those have been secustoned TO for soe
time back. and to that extent Improved The utss
shell shaped fabrics that hung on the head rather hsn
sat ON H. that were the objects Of much ridous -
abuse have disappeared and In their stead we have oos,
CROWNS harng fronts, comfortable shape, ana
newer STYLE It's style however, which requires sas>e
in Arrangement and skill Ia manipuson to render b.
coming. Some Of the faring fronts We have sem
stand up straight a. wall, looking unbcoomng and
ungraceful - II poibs for any combination Of sl
and lace 10 do. Others, again, were TOO larss-asp|
pcMonce-to please srshaed tasts thsyAsractsd asasa
Non, but did mot excite admiration. A. W have said b.
fore, b Z peculiarly difficult styh to nnaaags:
but whom taste and s are brought 10 bear on H. when
they preside over the arrangements and formation ths
result n bonnet n striking and diaO free fron
risidiy and exaggeration- scyna and Charybds Il
the new STYLE There b mot such uniformity In the shaps
Of the crown IN that Of the 'front.' for the dat crown
s holds IL place. and thus affords IN sxcelient opor
tunity for contrasting two styles 90 essentially dr.
feren in every particular. The ruehs has sssa IL ~
days, and Is now decidedly ont Of iaahon must b
content 10 be superseded for time, In order that ay
return TO as some future day. with all the charm ID
novelty It has kept is hold public favor for very
long time, and, like IN uncomfortable vsiter 10 d.
pazture does mot excite one regret We must be undsr
stood speaking Of the full ruche for side ruches are
s seem but scant and curailed that their character
changed They not now, OF yore, face rimmiug
but rather frame In which the trimming ia set.
In some hats designed for summer wear we have o.
served novelty In the form OF bArbss or Appet vsry
long and wide floating each sde and formed OF oraps
or tue Of the color the hat and edged with d.
cate blonde The flowers used in trimming are this sea-
son more than ordinarily beautiful; they are exquista
form and color and Il would be difficult to imagine any
thing more natural Ostrich and marabout feathers
one model Of stately grace the other Of swayng love
nessare also used in trimming likewise ribbons, laos
and tuile.
debut at the opening yesterday, bearing such high hs
ioric names that We must chronicle the event. and no
pass over ~ u, We would vo, s :ass1 Tsess
recoecsons Of sths blood red nslds Of iy' are q
tint, the second dull faded red.
French hats real imported French hats exact oopie
Of them are less in request than ever they 90 nos @
this fsct becoming better understood BY our modis
who consequently exercise heg ewp taste and fancy,
are fact becoming Independent Of foreign iashons Ever
are 60 modified and toned down that they rctan bu1
slight traces, II any, Of their foreign extraction.
'opening yet the thirst for knowledge that has dssn
gushed al women since The days Of Eve drew them fro
their h9mes with an irresistible force that set q naus
different establishments looked their very best in houo
OF the day Crowds Of elegantly dressed ladies wake
TORS Of the centre table, which looked IKE an enormou
bouquet get in the middle Of the In order Civ
our readers clearer idea Of the new styles that ID
coming in We shall describe few bonnsts that were %
exhibition yesterday, and much admired In Browns
attracted by exquisite hat OF chip and silk Round
rial joined 10 i BY cording Of green si The crown
which soft and full made OF green silk, covered
with Grape through which the lust'e o. the .k gesm
10 subdued beauty rich white point lace fell th
care and and 'front.' and ostrich feather csdgh on ~
side BY coquettsh looking bow Of chip, sweeps
beauty, in graceful profnson on the other side endog
downy tuft Of green marabout Inside was lined viii
s1cen which S served S,. :. FOR slowing c
that formed the face trimming Another Of white chi
and white silk trimmed outside with rich point lace an
as . snowflake, and inside wih blue and whit
CHRIS .asters and punches Of white volets scarosl
ent 60 deHcaey lovely that we cannot pass il over
The material was lavender Grape, and over IL was di
pofed diamond shaped network Of sken sheen, who's
snowy whiteness contracted hRrmoniously with the "a
quste hue OF the principal material Round the crow
ard over the cape passed scarf OF Grape, pulled
trimming was composed of Grape and blonde, into1
rgled in fan like forms side md on tbs othe
large white Ioses Round the edge ran narrow ruch
Another CT The same STYLE but OF deep Magenta crimson
coked more brilliant, but less lovely. Another YER
crown covered with Grape Of The sasas hue, ATTRACTS
great attention. black lace vci fell over the crown
s s Pp ss ne ss1s
rich locking flower embedded m bunch
caves that resemblcd nothing 20 much -
Elective In the same cstxbIhhmens NO have seen b.
hich We venture predict viii be popular. Tho sha
s rerfcct and the whole has an air d simple eeeand
lba, many would prefer 70 The more stylish and dao
specimens on exhibition. The fronts are mlxed--scun
x black and white end others Of hair lace ana q
ut;p snd the of silk Grape. They are srimms
IN manner that harmonxcs with the elegant simplofr
Of this ktyle.
In another establishment esw some beautiful COM
Dsticbs One Of white chip front and delicate straw q
bred silk crown, trimmed on the outside with bouqa
pf Itch yellow and black leaves looked bosh Avn
and striking Another Of fine straw, trimmed with elm
ers of coquelca overs scarlet poppies starry a.
se and golden mixed with ribbon grass az
fern kaves, had rustic beauty about that vas qus
charming in Mrs. Fuller's We saw some pretty sSxc
mems in the prevailing style.
DREssEs.
In this department the leading chasacser,ssc Of u
coming season s the utter cssreesrd Of expcasc Az
s.'"s. opening have ws ever SEGA .oss splendid ~