The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-11-24
T HE E A s HIO NJ S.
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE o. Tine HERALD.

SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE or the HERALD.
How Great Battles Impreve tho Taste In
Dress-Wister CIeaks, Jackets and Under
sixIrts-Dress Materials and Ornaments--
Jewels and Imperial Robes-Costume Of the
Queen Of Greece-Tho Emperor Of AussrIs
as Leave Taking.
PARIS, Nov. 8, 1867.
Let US consider what good battles have done the
fashions. Solferino gave ladies new color, and
to men rife cannon. Sadowa gave the fair sex
boots, and to men needle gun. Let ns observe.
en- possant, that women with high boots offer food
for reflection. Montana, in Italy, has given men
chassepots, and until the Montana bonnet IL in
vogue, propose that our new costume should be
called the insouble- that and the French inter
vention 20 well together; and what shape has tho
new costume. l am asked. II just touches the
grou a, and has cross-cuts all round; il il made
Of cloth, and fringed under the cross-cuts with
chenille. Dark blue and dark green are the favor
ties. The mantle is loose, fringed round, and the
sleeves are very full and flowing.
Another chenille article is q tulle Garibaldf
with chenille balls Of all colors sprinkled over.
This Is worn with demitoilette high over . low
black silk bodice and plain black silk train skirt.
The polonaise in velvet is either very becoming.
II the wearer il slight and still not skeleton, or
stout and still not q moderate Albon; 1t is moth
ing but short, tight fitting coat crossed over in
front and buttoned on the left. Sashes are worn
with these, but Of the same material, and bunchy
rather than long.
The new belt rings are improved with every
rising morn. The last hold Tyres and arrows, sus-
pended from the waist behind. These ornaments
hang somewhat low. holding the sash ends.
As gave q long account Of trimmings in my
last, will complete accessories in this correspond
ence. The great question 10 underskirts. When
they are made to be worn en- suite, that 10 to
match the costume, the prettiest are white Scotch
merino or mohair ornaments with Breton work Of
all coors, as Algerian galoons, cashmere borders,
&c. Those which are required for neglige are
made Of scarlet pulled merino, six or seven rows
of narrow puffs, or Of violet poplin trimmed with
velvet. white calico under petticoat is not seen
unless with . silk train. and then II il flounced.
gofercd, frilled or bordered with edging and
work.
The richest colorcd petticoats worn under short
black silk tunics are made Of blue, cerise and
maize tafIeta, with . founce on the cross round
the bottom. A articular recommendation ID not
to odd either velvet or silk bands round the
bottom of an underskirt, should economy
prompt lady to make use of one Of these
articles which she considers too good to lose at
the top and too bad to wear at the bottom-these
cases 30 present themselves-let her plaitl . long
stripe Of merino II the material il wooen. or Of
taffeta II the material il silk, and put that on in
stead Of plain band Of anything.
Since universal desolation has succeeded the
high state of exposition in which We have been
kept this year the handsomcst sets Of jewels
heard Of are those which were worn BY the young
Grand Duchess Olga Constantnowna Of Russia,
now Queen of Greece. Her robe was made Of
silver cloth. tissue that il not CLOTH but thick
- this material and as supple. Il was worked all
over with bouquets Of silver thread and white silk.
Down the front, ON the bodice and belt. were
large diamond buttons, sewn on after Grecian
pattern. Her necklace, bracelets, diadem and
chignon circle were Of diamonds also. In fact,
she was 10 dazzling that I quito understand
how it happens that the King, her husband, mnch
prefers his new conquest TO his old kingdom. Tho
brides mother had skirt Of the Same silver cloth
material, but down each aide stripes Of scarlet vel
vet. The bodice was bordered with ermins her
train was lined with the same. Tho ornaments
she wore were . diadem, comb and necklace
Of emeralds, rubies and diamonds.
The brides nurse was present throughout all
the ceremony in the plain attire Of the Russian
peasantry.
At the last imperial hunt the Empress Eugene
attended on horseback, escorted on each side by
one Of the Austrian Archdukes and hard work
emperors and dukes have Of IL when they do 60
hunting. They are compelled to kill at least
four hundred pheasants with their own hand, for
the higher the position Of q sovereign the more
and weeklies Of the capital.
The curie which took place after the hunt,
during which 500 pieces Of game were killed, IN
ceremony which q performed by the forestsrs,
keepers, heaters and peasants. 1t consists In rip
ping up the stag and Withdrawing its liver. This
ID given away to those who are present after the
distribution Of the rabbits, hares and pheasants.
The cslrie had brought together all the pessantry
around. IL took place In one Of the forest glades.
The Emperor OF Austria and his brothers left his
hosts on the same evening after splendid ban
quet ct the chateau.
The French Court il At present 1t 81. Cloud.
Snufboxcs and rings were the testimonials Of
satsfaction given a. offerings BY Francis Joseph
during his stay In Paris. The b0uquefiere at the
Champ dc Mars was not forgotten; . ring was
sent TO her . day or two before the Emperor went
away.
Tie exQueen Of Naples 10 travelling under the
name Of the Duchess Of Carvi.
Love ISLAND INTELLIGENCE.