The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-05-13

done under similar trials and 1t is very
likely we shall manage TO be graceful as were our
mothers and grandmothers before which not saying
little notwithstanding the deprecating shakes Of tho
head and knowing looks Of modern bellies whom dis.
cussing the subject
Capricious fashion has for shown discern
ment in her mode Of proceeding with gradation To-
parel The much approved ''robe princessc" "robe
Gabrielle, rendered the upper part Of crnone super
uous Plaits first laid dat, and did disappear
until the robe empire, being cut the bias spread
into unheard Of proportions round the bottom. Even
these had to undergo operat on-alas not curtaine
tends fan.hke, and sweeps and gets half trodden or
under the feet Of yet unlnated cavaliers This
was the at the charity bazaars which have been the
resort Of fashion for the last few days
All the countesses ana duchesses In Paris have had
a
without bonnets, selling cigar cases paper knives 70.
bacco pouches pin cushions. and all for nothing-bus
gold. One OF these arisocratic shopkeepers blonde,
the Marquise de g. held stall at the Invaldes She 70
extremely pretty and wore silver gray robe, gros grain
with thick white cord round the bottom The body,
short wasted pempire ornamented, as also tho
sleeves and ran with white canoes set in r0setes OF
white lace blue and silver ribbon was run through
above the forehead.
less noble descendant Of of those very antique
families in the Faubourg st. German was much ad-
mired few days later at the Minstere dc la Guerre.
She robe Of emerald green taneta trimmed with
black Lace which worked over with gold beads. Tho
sleeves were not Of the Same material the dress
These were made Of white lace, which hung from
the shoulder sreamers OF emerald green mono, each
brought to point by a rich gilt asseL The wasband
and belt Oriental Three bands of gold in her hair
which was combed back in thick waves, and a richly
ornamented comb over chignon, forming 'coquille,"
gave her Torso the classic turn Of Grecian muse.
1t is not for me to descan on the morazing demon
aiming tendency of charity bazaars but made few
sober remarks while wandering from stall stall the
institution in general We must declare that IL do ap
from the courticrs' pocket to the emacisted
hand OF the inarm and poverty stricken work.
men, still we think there Is middle course
and that do not deserve to be taxed vctmzed and
"done, they have been Of late In these so-called
charitable establishments 1t will be objected that II il
their own fault; that they give aims unless
prompted to do by ostentaon until after having
received formal invitation TO sale, written scented
note paper ending with title signed in full by fair,
ieweed fingers II certainly Is hard TO stand up
for but we still contend that If any gentleman member
OF society does the said invitation in person. he
has right to be thanked for his trouble and to
something for his money besides-f not in the line of
absurd pocketfu Of small parcels at least something by
way OF souvenir were II but pleasant smile
ments conversation with the fair syren who ured him
forth among the perils Of whole bristng waste Of
women who, darting eagerly forward with less
energy, pounce on the doomed mortal he has had
time to dip his thumb and forchnger in his wastcoat
pocket Meanwhile the Indy writer countess mar
chioness, exhibits talent stall holder and when
she has extracted the highest possible amount for PAL
try match box she dispatches her visitor in business
like way. He Is soon in whirlpool OF exacting beau
ties who consider that cigarette Ia not well paid for
under Napoleon The visitor retreats hot and weary
with very fiat purse utering low breathed never
to have anything to do with charity in the future.
But TO return to our moro immediate field Of observa-
ton. glad the shape of bonnets so modified
become the most bewitching little nohngs that
give so much elegance and style to the wearer Tho
Pamela shape now adopted with slight change
by the Empress under the Of Iamballe
Is peculiarly suited to those who can boast
Of an oval cast of features The strings,
tho lower part Of the face The bonnet q itself does
but the upper part OF the head They have not
as yet been worn with much trimming; but they will
this he richly covered with circular wreaths
OF fiat flowers such as the heartsease, myosos forget
no &C. leaving room Sss io
riz round tho border Cherries look very well small
chip bonnets Of this shape and give them less juvenile
stamp.
The field flower pattern white ground is the favor
tie ribbon for bonnet strings which form essential
feature all the shapes. Nothing be prettier
with this ribbon than garland Of wheat blossoms
mixed with a few fiat spires Of wheat on an
bonnets will be also much worn "a Ia Stella. .
THIS means nothing but a round or star
about the size Of plate, fastened on the top Of tho
head by wide tule strlngs which below the chin,
under which peeps forth flower bouquet TO match
the trnmngs. These bonnets are usually dotted
times ornamented with crystal bead fringe pearls
Others are made Of tue bouonne having only on the
len side handsome white tea rose, and the same below
"Benoton chains" still the fashion, but
posed Of straw passcmenre trail. Of miscellaneous
and brought forward round the neck The favorte
tsrals for useful spring costumes striped Irish pop
spring silks either plain glaoe, have chine and
jasper stripes white ground Gray Of eaden tint b
mediate Basques fastened 70 the belt and put
on or taken on q pleasure, They are made
S 81. rs s%, Of Go ss:
when used for walking dress Shoes with high fees
viii DO worn preferably to boots Stocking are orna-
mented with red white, silver and gold Castle danes
used 70 call tht species Of embroiderins 'clocs in
former ages will not conclude without mentioning .
Gadsteur which noble animal ia BY Che way no, yet
promoted 70 the dignity Of SENATOR golden horse Shoes
conspicuous on every article Of dress in fact anything
"horsey was sure TO please The style Of jewelry .
nngs buttons and brooches I have no objection 70
either racing or fishing and lady may % well .
but do 70 hear 20 much about hooking and
bats IN drawins-rooms Il reminds one OF fishing for
bachelors beware which way the hook turns ana S.> an
eye on the bait
Nantes and evening dresses my next
RscErrross AND PRESENTATIONS AT TIE FRKscE
COURT.
paris April ~ correspondents Of London Timesl
Al the rt of the three srss given By
u Of se nsv n ses
Princes Coihds appeared for the ar.. tim. tn.
ilghtest white material and diamonds
me Prince Royal Of Denmark did not mis- single.
Among chs numerous partners was the English belle
MARKETABLE Canrobcrt The daughter Of the Admiral de-
cysX opened the o's'lon with one Of the equeie'
Thers were . few presentations among them the.
Va Ausrsa % T.nee a. he
time Of Archduchcu Marie Antoincte's marriage and
70 who's care hsr Emprso mother specially conadsd
her.
A BRIDE Countess De Ramages was presented hes
dre9 consisted Of branches Of whte lilac on q snowy
white material, the e6sss bsng fresh and eminsaty
typical Of the present spng season Earl Oovley Lady
Theodore Wellesley Duchess Of Abnntss, Of Galore
fAscher de ia PAeene and In fact The ysns d b oss
amused themselves s III past one when her Nas.tys
retiring gave the signal fos Straoss band DO nkewlse
The Emperor wore white waistooai vhteh 10 de-
cidsd novelty for sveaing de this AIDE Of The valss
AtssnDssA Exprsss RosSsyy.
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hs small sass Of Davenport Nssos 4 Co . Tau,sonv
New Bedford and New York Express W. thDown Of The
ssssmbosi train the ssonngtoa Railroad lass nehS
between East Grsenvich and Waterbury. Il w NOD
opened By the rebben ~ has besa rsposssd Tvomsn
have Ven aFrsssd saspieioa q bsnx epaneossAvA