New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-03-23
THE FASHIONS.
The Miiiiaers' Opening-Ncw Styles OF
Bonaets, Flowers, Ribbons, Laces.


The third Thursday in March. sacred III New
York from immemofal times to concerted Exposition
of Industry among the mncrs saw this year no less
fantastic and brilliant displays than its dead and gone
ancestors had Witnessed.
Moreover that Gtful but wonderous magician tho
snshne came to the assistance OF the modstes III the
bandsomest manner For days gray CLOUDS anu
nipping airs and shiny sidewalks had di'courteousy
cntreaed shoppers and looked cold encouragement on
the busy miuers and mado tho pretty tribes IN the
windows seem wretchedly out of place, ana unde'ra
BILE Who longed for viocts when fingers stiiencd
with the sharp pnchng of the Winter air. or saw love
illness in the dancs chip with its floating vail OF lace
While ears were tinglng under velvet
But on high Thursday. as we have said came that
Great necronsncer the sun who brcathed over the
drcary sky and it a sapphire dome. and touched
broadway with bis long wand and IL became the gt
terDe avenue % an enchanted city and charmed ali
the uperfuous frippery behind tito plaieglass windows
into the most ravshng and indispensable necessities OF
attire.
sPRrgG BoGHErs.
BIT what Il did for tho Spring bonnet,. what muse
shall tell Those dcspised and rejected atomies became
crowns Of glory Not 10 have one was de'oation ana
awo Tie old Affairs. such familiar and oomioFtaole
friend. but yesterday were today hateful monuments
of antiquity.
Nevertheless. there is more novelty than beauty IN
these new fashions and good taste must search care
fully to End ia own.
The Pamela the wattesu the Gipsy which W. have
already desorb.i were seer IN all the show rooms but
they wore subdued Air If the millners themselves
were appalled, at theis absolute and incorporating
uginess ana had ondesvored TO quench II. with an IN
eonions bend here and artfn fntier OF lace there
NEW SHAPES
There are nearly dozen shapes exhibited. many OF
them quite olose-a modification Of the Empire. but
greatly eter--snd all Of them r-Fg small After the
Pamela however one looks with charity which he
c,mes .eatmcnt on every other fabrication II Fash
ion will lako loy shape but that our firm nerves shal
n,rer tremhe. save with little thrills Of satisfaction
coLoEs
Green Is the prevailing hue. as II should be- the
lovely tender green Of the first Crsscs and tas moses
th, cling T. tho old stones by TIE cart path IN the
woods Or o., iound near the ,hvcing little auemonos.
thl, We assd TO search for-alas. Row many Springs
ago
! There are Tutoring end Of 'Aco and ribbon and
bands " straw aud delicate bfns Of Grape and all
soft o. ingenious nnd really lovely eniangements on
thess bonncis. And LEI It DO proclaimed III triumph
through ,he length and breadth Of The town that nse
and chain. AMI imitation cameo, AID all kindred
,roc tea are bau.she. from the beet show rooms
Ia their stead are seen the rarest flowers 80 natural
that you bend over them for Their fragrance, and
wreeths Of leaves perfect than you could believe
~, capable Of making. Flowers ere moro used this
season than Tor many JearspaS and oitcn arranged
with exquisite taste
Aud almost everywhere We saw real lace employed
wherever lace u used AZ all Tbs Is both elegant and
economical because the thread docs not break damp
nsss does not ruin IT, and Il can be thoroughly ccansed
whereas the imitation is quickly spoiled, trrns rusty
and locks cheap aad Nothing be ~ worse
taste than yards yards OF imitation lace which d.
oe.yes nobody and the most foolish o. all eIpendi
lures There Is not the least Deeessiy OF having ac'
At all Men have died aud worms have eaten them,
but not for lack Of that gossamer.
! But by however persuasive demon OF display a
may be possessed let her pray TO DO kept away
from his Establishments II he seduce her 70 cotton lace
II belong. in the class sith paste jewels and mock
canoes. and orldum ornaments.
Walls
! The long walls are still worn and tie little masks ara
aung over the crowns Of the bonnes The fashion dis
poses Of the stores Of those DISCUSSES left on the hands
OF the mners and is quito pretty. II Is probable that
the medium. sized thread walls will soon become and re-
main the most fashionable wear
Spring. the balDy, the traditional. and. alas In our
cline the traditional only. does not come in her sunli!
fall Of rain before May. when she has whispered to
what graceful and airy fashions she crdaus for her
court We shall repeat 10 the lady readers Of The TRB
USE the pleasant edIct For al the display OF yestsr
day. la,iGh as 1t was was rather prophecy than
ample.