The New York herald., 1867-03-21

secor Nine. seiover, MIRA Newbcry, O W. Bassford
Mrs Mulchinock.
cASAL srKEEr-Mrne. Rslngs, Nine Brodie liisses
Starting, ) T. Reedcr, Mrs Higgins, Mrs Barton
NIsra SrRKEr-Mme. Tllman.
IoURTH AyFNUE-Mme Xslier
UxIoS SoUARE-Mme. Filiette
FftrH AygNuE-Miss Gregg
TENTH SrREFT-Mme. Harris
SIXTH AyESux-Mme Kahn. Misses Barry Flynn,
Mines. ID How'd a Mott.
CLINTON PLAcK--Mles. Marcha
BRgvooRr PI.AtE-Mm0 Carter
vAPicK SrRsET-Mme Isaacs
DIVISION STREET-0penbym Lindorfers. Nine Solo
''Ya. Bnoo1las--J. o. In. North, Miss Gordon.
DRESSES, sBAwLs MASrIES
We have never witnessed before Ia tho metropolis
such magnificent display Of dress goods was exhi-
bed yesterday by some OF the above named establish
ments The looms Of France especially Lyons, con-
trbuted some OF the rarest and richest specimens Of
silks Belgium her b0undess treasures OF aces
the Hindoo sent his unrivailed shawls costly
lins offerings to the Unsuitable demands Of New
York bellies for novelties. We sympatLze with the
perplexity OF fair devotee Of fashion, sitting the
midst OF Niagara Of silks satns, muslins shawls and
mantles perpisxed as 70 which 70 select and vainy
single wardrobe The materials for the present
season are silks, satns and poplins and for
tissues sns % and new fabric called aS ChamSsry
gauzc The last named material, the best specimens
Of which We saw q T. Stewards, Broadway is likely
TO supersede grenadine to extent 1t is much
stronger and although very thin s Of excellent texture
In OF the patterns Of Chambery gauze grcen blue
very handsome pattern at this establishment i'm
iaon Of black lace connected with red silk stripe An
alarming revolution in silks threatened this season. at
the head Of which u no less parsonage than the En-
peror Napoleon. To give the Lyons manufacturers
chance IN the world Of fashion he encourages the revival
Of brocaded silks for dresses. Muterings OF rebeon
are already heard among metropolitan bellies, but it
Ia probable that Paris pr0unciGmiento will be too
much for them Some Of the patterns Of theso brocadss
are very handsome, and one satin dress saw,
with . velvet stripe woven in, Was rich in the
extreme. In plain silks the nts are very peculiar
this season. Those who Affect sthe wearing o. the
greenn will find moro hues than Emerald
Islander dreamed Of in his philosophy. decided blue
green purple &c can scarcely be found IN the prevail
ing modes but the most novel tins Of those colors
Bonnet's unrivalled black silks still In vogue
Lord Taylor also had some beautiful patterns for
dresses the noticeable OF which q white satin
figured with wreath and dropping bouquet, deli.
catey woven IL imned with the brush of an artist
In organizes the prevailing modes here are broad long
tudnal stripes with wreahs the bottom Dresses OF
such materials must look very brilliant by gaseht,
and arc suitable only for young ladies' The pre-
vang style in grenadines at the same establish
ment is gray, ntermingled with green or black,
with beautiful chntz howerz Both here and at Stew
arts there was masnicent display q shaws, and the
raresr cashmeres Three thousand dollar shawls
eagerly sought after at the latter establishment and
ladies prefer even the blanket patterns Of the real article
to the most artsticay finished French limitations. At
Madame Dcmorests observed some attractive dress
NAV ss @ aau 70 % 0Ir pes
and so TO form deep train. Some OF them
arc trimmed on the seams, others in q simple
border around the bottom, or 70 represent tnnic,
with buttons rosettes or bands in 'front.' II Is
very fashionable now to trim each seam OF the
skirt and there are various designs al more or less
striking and eaective. All the lines, however, are
straight perpendicular tending 70 give appear.
Of height and this IS greatly assisted by the isnath
Most Of the bodies cut round, and they all
finished with belt and rosettA Straight sleeves seem
20 os
mostly ascending in vertical lines. The "PepIum and
the "Pompadour' sleeve arc both novelties, the first
wide and pointed at the bottom. the second cut out
square The l0wcr part SO as to show the decp
mousquctaire Gun now worn very handAomc
carriage drese made by Mme Demorest Is OF drab gros
grain, an indescribable shade suggestive Of pink. It
gored and trimmed down each seam with bands Of
rosecolored satin, wound around with ne jet beading
pepum deeply pointed was turned back with
-colored ssn the dotted with small jet
beads; large Polish sleeves trimmed TO match. very
out in large scollops at tho sides and ornamsnted
with simulated sashes, over pctticoat Of light green
silk the pstticoat being trimmed with narrow crosscut
folds Of black silk headed with narrow straw trimming.
The upper skin had folds OF black and green mix
alternating, headed with straw trimming 70 match that
Of the pottcoat short jacket made en- ssae A
short drcss which we very much admired made
in groen poplin cut out 10 leaves, over black sfk
pcticoai, ornamented with . baud OF grecn an
OF this dress woRs trimmed with straw buttons
We noticed that black silk and satin Ia sometimes
ns Ss
ndiscriminateIy Tor trimming bonnets, dresses and
sacks or jackets. For walking drsss, suits, With
sack to match the fashionable; but there
also very pretty Jackets mads black silk velvet ont
80 = slightly 20 t IN form, and suitable % wear with
We inspected some very handsome dresses as Miss
Grcggn Filth avenue, one in particular dinner dress
made TO initiate sash, being the object OF admiratoa
Al she leading establishment OF Bieecker strest
observed very distinguished looking dinner even
ing dress or the following description White ground
rich material, with wide Bismarck san stripe; the
skit gorsd, with very long train IL was trimmed
with folds OF satin and fringe TO match the stripe and
coming up from the sides 70 the front in the form Of
steps In tho back was . very deep hounce and sash
with very long ends which tied and hung gracefully
nearly 70 the bottom Of the skirt The bottom Of
the skirt trimmed with four folds Of bias satin
Beside II was mauve coored gauxe de chambery with
tunic Tho bottom q the skirt trimmed with bias
fold Of silk TO match, and finished tho edge with
French fold Of white silk. Tho tunc finished with
deep ounce cut IN largo points and trimmed tho
Of bias silk
In regard 70 mantiss the receipt for making them
cordnC 10 the present modes n simple short, loose
sacks, all scoloped and with flowing Sleeves consti.
tute the groundwork. Then heap on trimmings fear
essy for thore limits 70 them prescribed By the
modsse. Iou may trim them in the most extravagart
with impunity, and rack your brains in search
season have double sleeves Tho trimmings gen-
orally fringe, passemsnterie and jet. At Madame Bro
dies Canal street. there were beautiful specimens
Of these countless coqusttish little sacks, those grace
ful little finishes to the short dresses which
quickly won their way TO popularity. We advise
far readers 70 beware Lest they venture abroad this
without due observance TO trimmings regarding
In general LEFT 70 the fancy Of each but the memorable
decree Of Dams Fashion this season points 70 trimmings
the indispensable appendage those who desire to
wear her livery and avoid the wrath Of Mn Grundy.