The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-04-09
IHE FASHIONS.

The First Omoial Concert and n GOT-
geous Scene-Dress OF the Princess Clo-
thiIde-An Imperial Fete and Court
Fashions Order-The Most Admired
UoIlets-Hats, as Seen In the Theatrical
Dress Circles s-Materials, OOIOrs, Trim
uaings, and Make for Spring.
PARIS, March 22.-Tbe first of the official con-
Gerts OF the season was given this day week Dy
COmte Walewski at the Corps Legislatif, in
honor OF the young Princes birthday. All the
ambassadors, the diplomatic corps, and mem
Oers both OF the right and lett (Which denomi-
nation signifies empire and opposition), felt 1T
duty and pleasure TO accept the invitation OF
the President OF Parliament. Gustave Dore the
painter, was seen in close conversation with
the Duke de Mouchy and Mustapha Pasha with
the Apostolic Nuncio.
The Arrangement of the interior of the gdterte
DIES tetes was entirely novel, two rows OF reserved
seats being placed i'm the centre OF the brllllanuy
illuminated hall These we're occupied by Itules
in the richest toilets the gentlemen being seated
all around in a circle, and did not look unlihe @
dark border round a pdrterTe OF hoWers' every
women being of course the loyellest. ,.,,,..o l.,
The orchestra formed vast amphlIneaue III
the midst of an artificial grove. .,.,,,. ..,...,,
About 10 o'clock Princess Clothude entered
on Comte WalewsKi's arm. She WorS q Wuite
more robe of which the DOo bndces h are
acting very fashionable. Some END IN pas
quIne on one side flowing on IN point. ,,.-,.
M. Pasdeloup led the orche5tra. NINE mlolah
mods Valse de Mlreille. Zucchini was quite as
successful A bouquet of Parma Violets was
Dresented to Mime Carvalho, in the centre OF
which stood out large NJ. in white. The mi
tal was intended loI MlOldh anu mdrgueIIe
(Fausps). , ,
by the Emperor and Empress at the Tuileries.
TEn tIdc" was printed at the bottom OF the in.
yitation cards. This meant that silk stockings,
short pantaloons, and either black or blue cloth
coats were 10 be worn instead of uniforms.
Every seat had its appointed place, every rank
of noblesse its particular row.
At the Emperor and Empress entered the
Sale des MarechauX, and the concert began.
Between each part they rose and congratulated
the artists, who were NINE GALL Marie, Mime
Cabe, Sainte Foy, NJ Bataille, NJ. CapOul, and
M. AaTd. When the concert was over they
thanked the artists again, aud entered the salon
OF the Premier Consul, where all the guests were
assembled in large circle, round which the
Empress walked, speaking to each in turn, or
when she had nothing to say she smiled recog-
nilion,o otherwise gracefully acknowledged the
presence OF all.
The following were the most lmred toilets:-
white gIos grain broCaded with tuchsias;
the pistil OF each flower ended IN q red pearl.
The style was cenpare, the bodice cut square;
fuchsias and pearls in the hair, ruby and
diamond fuCh sias III the ears
Another was made OF maize-COlored satin,
covered with tule, of which the putfs were
divided with fOrget-me nots, in the heart of
each a glittering diamond. The same was made
OIL W0lIG sAllD ana llC DuUS QlNlOeu WIFI long
Chaplets OF moss roses.
The richest toilet was a pink satin; round The
bottom OF the tram fell tiounCe Ut Alencon;
the bodice was peplum, ending with pearls,
and the headdress was OF pearl. marquise
wore light grey satin, over which Chantllly
tuniC, lOoped up with grenade:. Her jet-black
hair was plated and dressed with diamonds.
The other great event Of the week is the per-
tormance at the Gymnase OF Alexandra Dumas
Jr.'s, new piece, the Ideas of Madame AubraY
The Emperor and Empress were present, con-
sequenuy tout PARIS" The author himself
was nowhere visible, though lorgnettes searched
out every dark corner; but the father of the
hero Of that evening. Alexandra Dumas himself
was radiant in the front box on the second tier
Madame Aubrays Ideas met with such success
that all the theatres willgerlainly produce Ideas
with slight variation Of title.
The prettiest tRlle bonnets were noticed in all
the dress boxes. One looked very attractive, |
thought, on wondering fair head of curls. 1t
was made of rosy pink with dadem of elder
berries in front, and the lulle strings were tas-
tened under moss rose.
Then there was a white Grape bonnet, with
hop blossoms OF the most delicate verdure, and
for the first time saw aZaIas and other open
flowers made of small jet bugle beads, There
is peculiar andre mat bead which is not bright
but milky looking, and it looks very elegant as
ball fringe over scarlet velvet trimmings with
straw.
Before leave the hat department must COM
muniCate to your readers fear that entertain
and which will meet with their sympathy,
namely, that bonnets are ceasng to be useful
institution. have stood up for them as long as !
could, but now there is nothing left to stand up
Tor. When crowns were abolished l approved,
for what was the use of a crown ON the back Of
ones head? When curtains we're curtalled |
reiOiced; when pokes we're mathematical /
applauded, and when nothing was left but pair
of springs / saw no great evil either; blt now
that strings are being cast aside, behind, and
getting shorter and narrower every coming
morn, l ask can a learned counsel defend
client who has not any substance?
Our spring costumes will be cut into every
possible shape over pleated under petticoats.
Some will be tied, towel fashion, behind; others
will be fringed round; dented, notched, cut IN
squares; cross cut stripes of silk will be much
used for trimming. We are still wearing velvet
and fur for the weather is very cold; but all the
summer mohairs are out in windows.
, Grey is the favorite color as yet.
There is a new neCktie called the cravat neck
lace-a bead lace invention, with ends in front,
but a plain piece of velvet, with a jet bead
fringe is just as pretty. Jet necklaces are made
deep in front, and diminish in depth as they 90
OFF behind. They look very pretty, with belt
to match over white muslin. These jet belts
are also made like peplums, in long points on
each side.-M Y. Herald.