The New York herald., 1867-11-10
The FAe HiO N s..


the Eysee-ToiIets for the Coming Fetcs-
Dress Materials and Evening Trmins-A Ball
Dross-A Real Novelty In Dress-An Illu0ii-
I mated Walking stick-sIatrfmony Under
Dinscuitics.
/ Pans, Oct. 25 1867.
All the political, social ana fashionable news OF
this week can be resumed thus:--A panic, caused
/ by what appeared to be certain war with Italy
and its attendant inevitable consequences, much
/ too horrible for fashion letter and when that
fright was over joyful preparations for the recep-
| tion Of tho Emperor OF Austria and his two
| brothers. 1t Is really too bad to be alarmed out
| Of ones senses to-day and coaxed into . good
humor tomorrow, il our moras had gone
through the extremes OF hot and cold Russian
bath ever since they were christened. Parents
ought to have them stepped in gutta perchs.
which is not only mpermeable, but elastic. Well.
we have got over it, and we are very glad that
Garbaldi did run away when poor NJ Ratazz
(who was too much of an Italian one day and too
much Of Frcnchman another) left tho door open
behind him. not on purpose, of course.
wish great many other parties may not
mention could see their way out IS weA bnt
there are SO few openings for fashion writer in
tue political sphere.
But TO return TO the carnival of the Emperor
Francis Joseph and the Arehdukes; no less than
four hundred thousand people focked 80 see thom,
actuated by feelings of sympathy and sorrow, &C.;
no curiosity, perhaps little regret besides that
the wrong party had come in for the breakages at
| Solferno.
| Napoleon IT., the Princess do Hetternich
| lin green satin robe and black lace shawl.
| Prince Napoleon, the Marshals and Minis
ters, IN grand uniform, awaited the visitors
! in . salon dhoaneur at the Eastern Sta
| tioD Exactly at three the train arrived, and
few moments later all the presentations cnsued,
| the two Emperors shaking hands. Hayden's
| National Hymn struck up and the brilliant coYtege
proceeded TO the eight court carriages inattend-
| dance. The Emperors of France anx Aus
| tria in one. The Archdnkes, Prince Ma
polcon and Prince Joachim Hurat in the
second Baron Beust and other excel
lences in the third. Prince Metternch uhe
Ambassador Of Austria) who. by the way, looked
much swollen the Grand Master OF the Court Of
Austria and many exceiences as could find
room in the fourth: and colonels and majors, and
barons and captains, and vfscounts and aides.dc-
camp until there was no getting in any more regi-
msntals and titles anywhere.
The Emperor Of Austra's uniform was splendid;
claret colored pantaloons with gold stripes, hat
with scarlet feathers, white Cashmere tunic with
silver buttons, and the grand Gordon oS the
Legion Of Honor. The Archdukes we're dressed
in tho same uniforms.
| The Empress Eugenic, Imperial Prince, all tha
princesses, the great Mistress Of the Robes. tha
Governess Of the Enfants de France (there IS
| but one ,7tfIrt, though the title is in the
| plural, probably because it looks more), tho
| adjutants and ladies Of honor, all advanced
10 welcome the conlers to the foot OF tho
perr'oa, grand entrance, as soon as the car
riages drew up at the Palace Of the Eiysee. Fresh
presentations and introductions; aperfect Hash u
brocade steel weapons, gold bullion and glltiering
| epaulettes cries OF . Virm''' outside prancing
| Of horses and profusion of Cent Gardcs. The
( squadron Of carabineers looked imposing and irwin
\ chile.
| And now for one small observation. which
made when all tho court had driven on to st.
cloud, and was allowed one peep Of tho interior
| Of the Elysee Napoleon, where the Empcrors
guests will reside during their stay in Paris,
| Everything that prepared fer the reception of
the Sultan in the same palace has been renewed
! hangings. ornaments, &c. On expressing my sur-
prise at the immense outlay was told that an
the magnificent tapestry, carpctng, sstins, vclveiS
and even the decorations on the walls had been
| replaced.
! While am writing this account ,be Parsians
/ are gathering together in order to witness tho
grand review, which takes place to-day at the Bois
| ,le Boalogne. There will be shooting at 81. Ger
main tomorrow and banquc, az the Hotel 10
l Vile on Monday.
! have seen some Of the toilets for these occa-
! sions.
1 There are no novelties but improvements on
| What has here been already described. Nioiet
plush with gilt buttons and violet taflcta esshcs
are quite imperial.
| The trains for evening receptions are Of moss
fs6ulous length. Ore OF the Empress afternoon
| robes j. black pout, worked round and up each
side in front with satin branches, that is, leaves ~
| satin, and the bottom Of each front width ends
| With large satin hearts.ease having golden ,
| thread lbres which come ont from under central
| gold button In the heart Flowers thus formed
of material with jcnellcd hearts for evening attire
\ Another Of these court dresses is made of vrlset
| and u trimmed with satin oak leaf branches.
| Branches of coral are also made Of thick scarlet
\ gimp on whte satin.
| lovely bell dress worn at 81. Cloud wac :
| white satin, trimmed with white lilac branches.
| heading lac- houn.e round the bottom, and over
ai a tullc skirt spotted with crystal dcwdrops.
Gold galoon and gold braid win be much worn
on black six in the centre Of crosscuis.
Three perfect carcatures in the shape OF hats
have been worn BY three Of the greatest ladies
court, AZ lsast by the three most in fayor-Mme
carrettc, who was Nile. Bouvet. the Empress'
lesfrice. Mme dc Lourme and Princess Gatzin.
The latter starts most exorbitant styles. let
" hope that the three gray beavers will not be
adopted.
The streamers are now more emphatcaily de-
throDcd by the Roman rings which are now Worn
behind, and from which our now sashes hang.
some are made Of jet and these, in my opinion.
are far more suitable than the gilt and imitation
silver first approved. Some large the
rings on prison chains and bell pulls.
Scotch merino costumes much worn at 81.
Cloud over coored petticoats, looped up with satin
crosscuts and bows. The sashes made wide,
u the same material, and hemmed with crosscrfs
or roucaux TO match the under petticoat. Thick
cord and tasscls are the most appropriate trim
ming for English velvet costumes.
Blue woollen twill or serge is much liked for uses