New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-03-15
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Before the var the Possession OF eainels hsr shawl
was something which the richest women achieved late
in lifetime. and then feI that th,y had touched the
acme Of existence. Nov, you shall co7nt handr-'is
between Grace Church and Csnsl-st.. on any sunny
afternoon. Fat and dowdy. and l-oonditioned women
assume then tiI only their inherent and wonderful
beauty red.es them from the ban OF unpleasant esso-
clation. We do 40; mean that there exists between
these perfect cashmers and thc wife OF pawnorokeF
any necessary noongruity. And We would utterly
protest against any mode OF dress which could look Ike
a badge OF station class.
But tie dtohers frsyed hat on the kings bead is not
more Of place than the kings crown on he low
hrowod dItcher. And when vulgar women wear gar
ments noticeable for costliness ee ance or gor
-eousness TO compel attention. they bat advertise
their vugarty Since il is hopeless 10 appeal TO them
pray you fair Aurora. lovely your celestial name
sske-lBd you. stately yaeria. whom, when yol walk.
pensiye. by the melsnchoyOcean 10 the soft Summer
nights the tides mistake for Luna, and tolow-Anl
YOU exquisite Viola, whose grace would mold arDor
into soft curves were you compelled TO il. AID
whose beauty could not be quenched by black domino
AID mhsk-you. who have sense. aud sent ment. and
nsgk.hegiu 70 make dress fine srt and no. evanity
end so shall sl thoughtful sCsls bless you We cannot
models. Whether you go to Saratoga and Newport.
aud Long Branch. there to find Ncx.York again.
and live the sane empty and whirlinZ and restless
round OF days that consumes you here. and ask
yourselves nightly. es you lie down on your beds
TO watch the peaceful stnrs whether anything
in life is worth the price you pay for it. or
fitting to some sweet and quiet nook. among
the immoyable mountains or within hearing of the deep
and tender sea the jar and fret of existence fer
away. and in a new world you grow childlike and
sDpieat least 20 clad in simplicity and DO not offend
the homeiness OF Nature with the articles of the town
TIE DEMI-NoSDT.
7. is a sad truth and one to be needed that the
women who to-day ordain the prevailing mode in
Paris are not the women whom 1t Is sweet or wise to
initiate. To then we the bizarre AID seuseless
display Of the last few mouths the taste for rocco and
ugly ornaments tho use Of tnsel clmeos and bullion;
the tendency to extravagsnt and foolish outlay. II is
women who can attract and keep the ate Etion Of men
only through continual surprises Of daring toilettes-
women without the sweetest womanlness and grace or
of school by no means puTe-who'
study dress as a bad means to worse end--who are
devlsing the pronounced styles. and oSrl shapes at
which our bellies to-day demur though certain to NOR
row TO accept them.
SO absolute Il this sway that reputable wives and
mothers have asked admission to the gaudy salons Of
Mademoisele Hypots and Medemoiselle Nnette that
they may understand the potent charms with which
these dancing sirens hold the calow hearts Of Edouard
snd Etenne or the worn-out hearts Of Monsieur lie
Marquis and their Exceenoies. the nabobs.
In these days. when hotels and steamboats, display
such miracles Of upholstery and decoration private
fortunes cannot compass; when those accessories OF
wealth whose only value is the ease and culture they
bring, are TAINTED by vulgar people as an Often
sve osteDtaton; when elaborate and costly dress is
the armor and the badge of class OF women who are
mercensry vain frivolous ana unwonany. DO these
possessions TO you. dear Aurora things eagerly
TO dosiredl Tank lovely lady. whether the Great
Republic may not deserve to hear that her SONS are
more euslaved to money getting. her daughters TO
spending than any nations. Reflect whether
man may toll for gold year after year. ard not lose
thing of his madness; whether a woman may give her
time and thoughts and dress aud visiting and
the pfetentous ordering Of her household and not lose
something OF her womanness. And when you hare re.
eced buy tie muslin instead of the silk and the grena
dine put the money saved into United States securities
or make any other wise use OF it, and be happy.
SILKS.
silks are very rich and very costly The stripe is tho
newest aud most fashionable pattern bat good taste
still insists on the sefcoored robcs which abund
ant Prices are not less in these beautiful fabrics and
really good six costs 81 per yard and all intermedi
ate prices to ell. Very pretty thin silks for young
ladies toilets may be bought for g.. and even little
less but they will not prove durable The beautiful
Irish pop,ns which really desirable than any
silks except the costlest sold for 20 shings
yard, aud are of good width. The delicate shades.
gray. drab pearl, lavender, pale green. and bue and
salmon will be the prevailing hGes.
CLoAKs
At last the basqune. dear to women who have
graceful figures aud alas, TO too many who have not
is to fold its skirts like the Arabwhch went out two
years ago and left nobody to its vanished ugh.
as silently pass away. Il is too warm for
Spring and too inconyebien except for full dress. 1t
will be succeeded by the short Spanish circular danty
trimmed with ribbon or fringe BY the Tams with its
indefinite capes pnked and scolloped and which, it
be confessed gives the appearance Of being
singled and by the sleeveless saeque Of rich silk and
deliberately trimmed. The latter garment does not
crush the sleeves of the dress, but may be properly
worn only with robe OF its own color. Nothing could
be more awkward than two long green or blue arms
extending from black body except the uncomfortable
legs OF turtle pTotrudng from is motted shell. AS
these garments all they viii be expensive 1t
is Ear cheaper to buy the material and make up at
home The pattern Of either may be bought OF Madame
Demorest for triAing sum.
BoNSErs.
After the Empire aud the absurd little hghcrownsd
bonnets il seemed that headdress could appa cae.
But the atomes which fill the band boxes Of the nh
liners and empty the purses Of customers are Incredible
That way madness lies" There is the istle
crownless bonnet with tiny brim Of straw, cnd a