The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-12-22
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New and Curious CoIors-AIms Parse. o.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Hooks for Full Dress
\ Veiver Observation-Disclosures and Outdoor
| Dres-es-sash Ornamests with n PtOus ln-
ciinafion-An Americnr Lady tho Heroine OF
Heavy Play.
/ PARIS, Dec. 6, 1867.
The costumes are OF the strangest shades.
have seen some which arc called shrimps, and
am told thai it win be worn as much as Bismarck.
OF which IL is but . derivative. In my last l an.
nounced description OF tho new ornament, the
chateaines. They as much worn as aims
purses or sInoners' pouches on the left side.
! These arc made Of velvet, enriched with gold
braiding, embroidery and even stones. They are
cut in the shape of letter envelope. somewhat
large, and hang ircm the waist belt on gimp or
ribbon strings. u is small accessory. but ad.
mts Of the greatest recherche.
| Ruby. green and brown are the fayorite shades
| Chatelanes are either leather or steel chains,
| five in number, ut the end Of each hanging some
indispensable object belonging 20 ladies', such es
thimble pair of scissors, pencil case and such
like. But these chatelaines are useful; those
which are worn with fall dress arc less 80 and
much more costly. They consist Of jewelled
hook set with pearls, rubtes and diamonds, which
can be dlsmounted from its five chains and worn
as brooch. II il ornamentod with the initials
and crest Of the wearer. On the chains hang
medallion (of course seine portrai) scent bottle,
apcncil, ivory tablets and diminutive porte
monnaio or watch, not much larger than gold
five franc piecs. Each a<ticle is wrought and set
in the Same style the hook, that the worth OF
such an ornament is very considerable. Our other
sparkling accessories are steel and gold mixed.
Some very lovely aigrettes Of this description are
worn on black velvet boDnets (still decreasing
fanchons). and look mnch like diamonds.
Ribbed velvet costumes over taffcta uDderskrts
are trimmed with satin rouleaux. A small velvet
mum, with bands Of gay plnmage, and light satin
fanchons, with black lace drapery, are the most
stylish walking attire.
Trains arc now simply caught up with q loop and
button on each width for walking purposes; but
that only when Q long robe has been essential for
some ceremonious reception, az costumes are
always worn out OF doors.
The polonaise casaque will not be 40 much IN
favor as the short loose jacket though stout ladies'
prefer it, as in duty bound. There is much reason
and great comfort in the two distinct styles adopt
cd for drawing room pleasures and practical daily
life attire.
A soft. warm woollen suit Is far moro rational
for purchasing, walking, sightseeing and morning
visiting than . silk skirt. which. however simply
ornamented for neglige, is sure to feel cold, look
comfortess, and. having train, drag business
gentlemen down in macadam as early in the morn
as the first post delivery.
sashes. IL IL not two or three rings, not . Tyre,
nor trumpet, nor . harp, nor gun; not
dragon fly, nor crab. nor tortoise. All those
are old. three weeks old O. least; ST., The new
Is all the attributes Of the Church
mitre, o cardinals cap, a crook, &c. suppose
the idea arises In the supposition that the devil.
this Is 90 women will drive ell their tempters be-
fore them. with the help Of episcopal forces. from
behind.
now being served up on the tables Of the great;
not served up to be looked at but to be swallowed
in the shape Of tapiooa Ia soup. Those who have
no titles ct oil eat tho names Of the great they
operation is simple. Twas lately at dinner party
whore thu letters composing tho name OF Voltaire
hoated about In rich gravy soup. The master Of
the house was reader OF the Ssecte. ana the more
skeptical he looked. But what would have been
the effect on Pontifcal zouaves
We have this week had another now piece,
theatrical success at the Gymnase. The author
thereof 10 less . celebrity than Mr.. Legouve. OF
the Academic FranCaise, one Of the forty ''immor-
tels." This grave assembly was instituted By
ever since boon hard 1T work at the French Die
tionary. lift 10 not dsrespectful should like to
call their progress slow. for tho work IL not quits
half completed. As soon as an immortel drops OF
his chair, for they are individually allowed to die
lit 10 the number forty which is immortal). another
member Of the scientific world takes up
the WOTk ana tho VACANT seat after
having pronounced the panegyrio Of his prede.
cessor. These forty immortals are, therefore, all
chosen men: mono but such could sit over tho
French Dictionary for two hundred and . few odd
years, not getting much beyond the G's during
this period But TO return TO Mr.. Legouve, the
heroine Of his piece Is young American lady, .
native Of New York, and her name is Miss Suzanne.
perfume Of invulnerable virtue arises at the
echo Of . name 30 typical Of modesty. II ID
alarming to think Of the vogue which young
American ladies viii enjoy in Paris after this per-
formance. The piece in itself will have lcss Of
cdinc. II was almost rs sedativc as being rocked
in . cradle to view from quiet sde-box 80 much
purity on the stage.
titled, wealthy, handsome French captain. hirts
with her most desperately, while she, an unsua-
pectng, lowly born and carefully reared maiden,
accustomed to the rgidity of democratic principle
never dreams that he can be capable, after that,
OF leading any other but herself TO tho altar.
friend Of hers, . Parsiennc, undeccives ber. and,
wonderful TO relate, Miss Suzanne learns that men
are not all godIy; that In fashionable circles, 60.
pecialiy, the very woman Q man makes love TO u
the one he never marries. and uice versa.
The stupefaction Of Miss Suzanne, however, IL
not half startling In theatrical point OF view
Is her resolution to inquire OF the captain II these
facts are true abe Ii ghtforward woman and
likes Straightforward proceedings, therefore puts
him the following question;-"Is IL true that when
you courted me you never intended 20 make me
your wife :" cit is," answers tho captain, with
noble sincerity. This is but an extract Of Mr..
Legouves piece; 1t conveys, however, an excellent
idea Of the whole.