The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-09-21

Brussels lace, 10 which was inserted heavy piping Of
cerise velvet This lace carried the front and down
70 the curtain band falling from thence either side
the whole length OF the handsome MORO strings. The
bandeau was OF cerise velvet and Brussels
Another establishment that seemed 10 interest the
chatterng crowd, whose ardor was not dampened II
their dresses We're was Mrs Mulchenock's. Among the
many novelties displayed here Swiss hat, which
very much resembles the Italian in shape The green
velvet Of which this was made caught up In honey
combs, with beads Of JET and bordered with long Jet
bells that dangled and tangled most bewchngly Long
narrow sreamers OF green ribbons thcky studded with
the inevitable jet beads foated from the left side
piping Of velvet and lace falls gracefully the CHG
non.
An Empress at this house was exceedingly distiagus
The material was black Canton Grape heavily embossed
with bugles wreath OF scarlet velvet leaves wandered
from near the front the left between the crown and
narrow empire band. There was no bandeau at the
front Of this stylish bonnet. The entire 'front.' how
ever was bound with scarlet velvet with bugle drops,
which finally emerged into the strings OF wide velvet
edged with Chantly lace. These handsome strings are
novelty seen here only tE -sI
square lsm2lle of white illrsion was completely
covered with inarabouts. Leaves Of white moss velvet,
so beautifully frosted that they gstened If sprinked
with diamond dust formed tho bandeau Iappets OF
white Illusion very long and wide were confined below
the chin by bouquet of velvet 10 correspond with
the face trimming
The rain continued to pour with such vehemence that
II became positively uncomfortable TO get about but
during the day many other establishments visited
by the lovers of novelty and at each and all Of them
many beautiful hats were exhibited Conspicuous among
these we're the followDg:-
BnoApwAY.-Mrs Muichlnock, Thomas James, G. W.
Basslord, l.. Bnns, Hawkins 4 Middleton, A. Hatha.
wny, Clark & Mclaughlin + Maih9rs & Co. Theo
Jouanque Madame wahr, Madame Dcmorest Miss
Whitaker, r. Thompson 4 Co., Madame secor Madame
CAsAl srsErr-Coley I. Young, Mesdamos Blake Cum.
minis, NJ A. Cline Hiss Barton, u. DAILY, T. u. Sloane
GREAT JONES STEEyT-bfme Buhlmeyer
USrvEssrrY Pt4gE-Mrs Levine & Gasson.
TgsTu SrREEr-Mne Carter
SIKH AyESvE-M. J. Higgins, Misses Ager shugg,
Nine. Kahn.
Division srRGrr-Miss II. Feely Miss Clancy, T.
Spence, opeuhym & lTisdorfers
SPRING STarEr-Mrs Rumrill
Row -MFr fqg Jannfn Mrs i
Dempsey.
BnooEIYS--Mrs Il s Jones, Miss 4. Boyle, Miss NJ
4. Gardens.
Among materials for dresses striped and plaid goods
are found il greater prevalence than was ever before
known Ladies' have their choice either 10 be striped
like zebras plaided, lko Highlander in great
variety Of coors Joseph's famous coat There Is
nothing especially IN these styles paids larger
and more brilliant, and but few patterns in the
modest combination Of blue and green 50 much worn
last season Few broad stripes are seen Many hand
acme patterns have a stripe Of maZarlne blue, or
garnet. rich gray alternating with plaid stripe Of
the same width The brightest and gayest cclors.
In plain colors there is handsome article OF silh
velour. The rep being exceedingly heavy, makes the
goods hang In elegant folds
At Lake a. McCrcery's there was exhibited az hand
line OF satins ever imported 10 this city
Among these 10 be found every shade, from the inn
macaatc Whlte 70 the usopest p,ack. lne various
shades Of purple-rangng from DELICATE pearl through
lavender and nanvc. on TO tho roy al ttnt-aro parcn-
% ocem e asav 81 irb nons reso mere lbs
new shades OF blue called azure, and Of petroleum
green, were much admired Eere, too were various
tinis OF the soft and beautiful Barrz, and brilliant
plaids in Grape lnshed popin, ard elegant ma
teria There are also handsome black apacas with
stripes OF Prussan blue of gilt Plain black pacas
are slil considered Indispensable and when handsomely
trimmed with ie very stylish.
Gored dresses wl continue 10 be worn but With varl
GUS notifications The Gabrielle Va gradually giving place
TO skirts with plas about tho waistrlas behind
and at the SIDE but none in front Walking dresses
ing the Jupn beneath and others reaching 70
the ankle. yet dlspenaing with ioorera THIS
" a style mat VIII scmcey Pfedonlhate, az rev
ladies have dresses made merely for tho street,
prefening loop them mp when walking and allow them
TO trail in the house The spanish nonncc s exceedingly
popular This is gored skirt. having all the widths
except the from. one OF az tho knee and finished by
WIDE Gounee get in box plaits When the material
il striped the foancc 10 cut bias, giving very handsome
effect
Corsages are made round short in the waist exceed
ingy high At The tlroa, and long on the shoulders
Pointed corsagcs only used FOR evening dress Belts
OF medium width made Of the material ne tho
dress and trimmed 20 match They are fastened with
clasp with rosettcs, buckles being longer used
When chemsetoa are worn ts corsspe - either turned
ov6r at The neck rolling collar ls festooned only
at the throat and belt leaving the chemsee in view
between.
Basques are universally popular, though now seldom
fastened TO the waist plain Rored dress = suitable
only 10 house, but il easily adapted 70 the street by
a basque skirt being appended TO belt or the same
material the dross II 10 really not in good taste 70
wear belt plain waist, but IN this Gaze u - so
convenient that the end usies the means and for once
appearance IL SACRIFICED for utility. Basques added 10
this manner are usually made very short on the hips
with iong sharp poats In front and back.
Tho much talked OF peplum Is loose sack OF vari-
ous lcnghs though seldom made short as the loose
Jacket of last winter Indeed there 10 perceptiblo de-
sire 10 engthen wrappinRs Of every description. The
only novelty about the pepum is that II II cut with long
points at the hps end square IN front and back u s
made OF tho material az the dTe or In CLOTH six
cashmere or velvet When made IN white cashmere and
trimmed With lot or with crystal beads y forms hand
some evening wrapping. For the above Information we
are indebted 10 the obligng Nine. Domorest, who bad
also on exhibition variety OF handsome dresses some
or which We wil attempt 10 describe.
A street dress Of very rich French gray poplin was
gored and finished with the spanish nounce which has
been already described The deep nounee set on IN
largo box platte over which placed most unique
trimming o alternate black and white pheasants feathers
The sleeves pepuu and turban trimmed 70 correspond
made mp q end stylish suit.
bridal dress OF heavy white corded silk had corsage
with very long ponts Folds Of satin and fall OF point
lace we're around the low neck and formed into
osrttos on tho Shoulders The rnred skirt was cnt away
INTO tre O behind, two and haf yards long. This
heavily faced with rich white silk.
dinner dress OF silk, handsome shade 81 mauve,
was cut gorod and trailing, and trimmed with drop
pass oonerie of crystal mingled with silk OF tho same
beautiful hue the dress Largo mauvo roeetes with
crysia centres adorned the front with The sleeves
we're slightly larger than tho co&t sleeve, and in
tended play undcrsieeve ~ lace
A full IOred dress Of steel gray alpaca was trimmed
with darker kilnde " velvet Bows u hB velvet with
pearl buckles in tho centre placed down the back
seam 1.-THE peplnm Was very deeply pointed the hips,
but uu,e short tho back and 'front.' and trimmed with
buckles and bows.
There vas also at Madame Dcmorcsts an immense va
rety Oh patterns representing the real article with srch
accuracy that ladies' might initiate them BY calling into
rcqust'on onc-half the ingenuity accredited 70 them.