Delaware State journal and statesman., 1867-08-30
ROYALTY AT A FETE, AMI THE
FASHIONS OF PARIS.

correspondent present at the fete lately
given to the King and Queen OF Portugal, ht
the Hotel dc Vile, Paris, writes:
The Queen who is much like her sister, Pru'
eess Clothilde Napoleon, WAS in white, trimmed
With couvolvuli; but the immense number Of
diamonds on her neck aud shoulders must have
bseu somewhat heavy. A large diamond square
in particular, a snap, called in French "ferret,"
was more like dazzling star; under it hung
the Great Cordons Of st. Elizabeth and the Con
CepiiOu, crossed over her bosom.
Some Of the dresses seen at these afternoon
concerts in the gardens aud parks ave very
elegant The roads leading to them present
the following spectacle: Open caleches, powder
ed coachmen, light gloves, streaming curls, or
paits twisted high like gorgoa tresses, ribbons
futIering GU the breeze, lace skirts spread on
satin cushions. recklessly sweeping Victoria
sheels; the diplomatic corps draw up somewhat
later and keep in their daumonts, while sports
men jump out Of dog g.oarts, breaks or buggiea
Whistlipg the air they hear in defiance Of eti-
quette.
All cOlors are mixed, the new saffron and frog
shades beginning to cast forth the shadow Of
our next seasons fashions. Some of the pref
ties toilets have remarked in this medley are
light gray linas, with lilac tint H. just long
enough TO touch the ground behind it Is gored
aud on each seam ruoho Of pink lilac silk
trimmed with gray. The idea Of this was given
by the Princess Clothilde, who wore blue robe
Of the kind on the day the medals were awarded
OIL tho Palais de rIndustrie.
0n each side Of the ruche from top to bottom
isa border of lace sewn on fats.
There was no jacket to match but a fchu
Marie Antoniette ruohe all round with long flow
log ends behind. Another more elegant dIesl
Was made Of light green silk.
The underskirt was trimmed all around will
perpendicular bands, bordered each with whit
edgiug; all theSe bands were Of different lengths
forming vandykes.
The overskirt was made Of white liuas. an'
lhs waist band with basques which were trim
med.
A Paris white straw fanchon completed tb
toilet, and the wearer wore on her shoulders
hchu Of the same linas as the upper skirt
Some little nioeties are better seen than deserit
ed, hut our PRrsians have a way Of drawn
back their overskirts which ia very gracefu
They sew tape on each front seam right an
left which they tic underneath behind. The
they tie on their bonnets under the ohignon, {
as 10 let the garlands now worn frame in, as
we're, The oval of their faces, whereas exot
NSitOrs bundle up their skirts in bunch benin
With most hopeless effort to be fashionable aE
not degree Of taste guiding their fingers, viii
their bonnets are wrenohed off their head
leaving nothing to ornament the front but
crystal drop or two tricklng on the forehead
l's Infinitely preferable TO be quite out Of fashi'
'hnn aWkwardly in that predicament
Embroidery on everything will be the strlkii
feature next fall. ROuleaux or rolls Of sat
are put on silk, and rolls Of the name materi
va fancy utuifs Crossouis piped on satin a
conveniently sewn 90 with buttons down Y
middle This plan recommend to sOamstresa
who generally pucker their CrOssout. Pal
Cor. Herald,
The Paris correspondent Of the Journal
Commerce says the Empress Eugenie is deep
an' cled and afflicted with the gloomy termir
hon Of her pet scheme for the foundation Of
monarchy in The land OF MonteEuma. 7
Hrittr adds,
Her Mpjesty refused the invitation Of
Orisk Queen to be present Mt the grand ma
review of spithead, given in honor of the 8
tan.