The New York herald., 1867-04-07
T He r A S 10 NJ s .


The Firss 01leial lConccrt and GSrGeous
soeae-Dress Of the Princess Clothiidc-As
1mperial Fete and Court Fashions Order
b Tho mest AdmireA Tolisss-Huss soen N
2 she Theatrical Drsss -Ctreles-Dlasertals.
Cslers. Trisa1tsss and Make for aprins.
eferwsn PAAc, March ~, 1857.
Tho hrst OF the o1acal concerts Of the ssasoa was
gvea this day week by Comts walswski ss the Cssps
L6gsiatt IN honor Of the young Princes birthday An
the aubassado the diplomatic corps aud members bo.h
Of shs right and LEFT (which denomination sigsnes en-
pre and oppositionl, felt Il duty and pleasure 70
accept the invitason Of the President OF Pariamsuk
Gussave Dore, the painter in close convern
ton with the Duke Dc Aouchy and Masapha PasAa with
the Apostolic Nunoo.
The arngsmeat of the interior OF the gare des fSes
was entirely novel, two OF reserved seats being
placed in the centrs Of the brilliantly Illuminated han
These occupied bv ladies in the richest toilets the
gentlemen being seated al around in Circle aud did
mot look unlike dark border round pat.e Of flowers
every woman being OF course the loveliest.
The orchestra formed vast amphthsatre in tho midsa
Of an artificial grove.
About ten O'Clock Princess Cloihde entered on Comts
walswskis arm. She white moire robe, OF whisA
the body was half white and half pink These pa<ti-
colored bodices getting very fashionable Some end
in q basquine on one side flowing on in point.
n Pasdcloup led the orchestra Nine Mioian CAs.
Mireilla zucchini quite successful bouquet
Of Parma violes was presented Nine Carvaho in the
centre Of which stood out large NJ in white rhe
itial intended for Nolan and Marguerite Fausssl
Monday, the 18th, grand concert was given BY the
Emperor and Empress at the Tuileres- I'm frac'
printed the bottom OF the invitation cards This
that silk stockings short pantaloons and either black
blue cloth coats TO be worn instead Of uniforms
Every seat had Its appointed place, every rank Of
noblesse its particular row.
Al nine tho Emperor and Empress entered the Sale
des Aarecbaux and the concert began. Between each
part they rose and congratulated the artists wao were
Nine CALI Marie, Nine. Cabel, Sainte Foy NJ Batais,
NJ Capoul and NJ Alard. Whom the concert was over
they thanked tho artists again and entered tho salon of
blod in large circle round which the Empress walked
speaking TO each In turn when she had nothing -
say she smiled recogni.ion or otherwise gracefully
acknowledged the presence or all
The following werc the most admired toilets:- =
A white gros grain brocaded with fuchsss the pistl
pcmpre the bodice square, fuchsias and pearls in
the hair, ruby and diamond fuchsias in the ears.
Another was made OF maize coored satin, covered
with tulle OF which the pus were divided with forget
me-nots in the heart Of each gtering diamond The
same was made OF white satin, and the puiis dvidsA
with long chaplets Of moss roses
The richest toilet was pink satin; round tho bottom
of the train fell founce OF Alencon the bodice was
peplum ending with pearls and the headdress of
pearl maTqiise wore light gray satin, over which
Chantiy tunic iooped up with grenades Her jet black
hair was plated and dressed with diamonds
The other event OF the week is the performan
at the Gymnase Of Alexandra Dumas Jr Is new piece
the Ideas OF Nina Aubray. The Emperor and Em,
press were present consequently '.sM Paris" The
neltes searched out every dark corner but the
father OF the hero of that evening" Alexandra Dumas
himself was radiant In front box the second
Madame Aubrsys ideas met with such success that all
the theatres will certainly produce ideas with sight
variation Of title.
The prcttest tulle bonnets were noticed In ali the
dress boxes One looked very attractive, thought on
wondering fair head Of curis. It was made or rosy
pink with diadam OF eiderberries in 'front.' and the
tulle strings were fastened under rose
Then thore was white crnpe bonnet with hop BIOS
SONS Of tho most delicate verddrc, and for the Ess time
saw azaas and other open flowers made OF small jet
bugle beads There is peculiar d,are mat bead which
not bright bat milky looking, and looks very eiesaAt
Before leave tho hat department must communL
cate TO your readcTs lear that entertain and which
will mect with their sympathy namely that bonnets
are ccasng 70 be use III institution have stood up
left to stand up for X, Whom crowns we're abolished
approved for what was the use Of on the
back OF ones head When curtains were cursaled !
reoiced; when p0kes were anathemu:zed applauded.
and when nothing left bat pair Of strings saw
great evil either; but the strings being ca
aside, behind and getting shorter and every
coming morn ask can learned counsel defend ciiens
Our spring costumes will be cut into every possible
Shape pleated under potticoats Some will be tied,
lewcl- fashion, behind; others will be fringed roHnd;
wii be much used for trimming. We stiil wearing
velvet and fur for the weather Is very cold but all hs
summer mohairs out in windows.
Gray is the favorte color yet sf
There Is new necEte, called the cravat necklaces
'cnd lace invention with ends in front, but plain piece
II velvet with jet bead fringe is just pretty. Jss
necklaces are made deep IN 'front.' and diminish In depth
s they 90 of behind. They look very pretty, with .
elt to match. over white muslin Those JET belts ars
lso made like peplums In long points on each side.