The New York herald., 1868-02-09

satin, covered with tulle, bespangled with gold.
Her jewels were diamonds, and on her neck she
wore one of the new gold ornaments, composed
Of from twenty to thirty rows Of chains; at the
back Of her chignon rich cluster of gold grapes.
The Emperor wore the uniform Of lieutenant
colonel on the 22d. and the hilt of his sword was
studded with diamonds. He talked long with the
Prince de Metternich. N. de Psrsigny was COM
the press, Of which we shall hear more.
The following are the names and toilets OF some
Of the ladies who were presented to the Emperor
and Empress at the first ball Of this season. I
have selected from the number those who were
most tastefully attired. The reception Of these
guests is . simple recognition Of each by bow as
her name il pronounced by General Dix.
Mrs. Blake, In . white tafeta robe trimmed with
black lace founces. *t.s,..t.t<.
Mrs. Caudwell, Of New York, also IN white,
covered with point d. d'AlenGon Of which the founce
was headed with wavy grass and wreathed mar
guerites diamond ornaments.
Mrs. Duncan, Of New York, in . white satin
robe Chantilly tunic and new fashioned bunchy
scarlet velvet sash behind, scarlet velvet trim
mings on the corsage, diamonds in the hair and on
the neck. .s....#
Mrs. Lppincott, of Philadelphia, in white satin
and tulle puffngs, black lace founces, q ponceau
and white velvet SASH
Miss Lippincott, in many tule skirts over white
taffeta, tunic Of white satin, white liacs on the
corsage and in the hair.
Mrs. Bouligny, of Washington, in mauve satin.
with two founces Of point d'AlenGon and diamond
ornaments
Mrs. Fassstt, Of Chicago, in blue satin and pearl
ornaments.
Miss Wilson, Of Chicago, in tulle, with silver
over white silk.
Miss Paine, Of Boston, in white tulle skirt
over white silk, yellow satin tunic and bright
green sash. This latter, as described, would ap-
pear eccentric to the minds eye, but it was very
becoming and reminded one Of the dafiod for its
pretty freshness.
Among the French presentations record Mile.
de Padone and Mile. Waleska, in lovely plain
white. Both looked like snowdrops lingering but
lief to turn away occasionally and look at the
wearers Of the light foamy tulle.
Princess Mathilde wore white tulle also, but
covered with multcolored roses.
Princess de Metternich was in pink with mink
roses.
Duchess Fernan Nunez was the wearer of
most conspicuous diamond tiara, of which the
height could be measured by inches-the same
that was SO much admired at the Exposition.
Duchess Malakof was in yellow satin, and her
hair was covered with gems.
The vile Of Marshal Bazaine was also in yellow
satin, and wore a most remarkable aigrette Of
emerads and diamonds.
A Princess. whose name could not ascertain,
wore most elaborate robe of pufed tule over
satin. The tunc was trimmed with silver blonde
tipped with marabout.
After the above enumeration Of fine attire
must add little fashion gossip for the satisfaction
OF readers who prefer news to the fashions
Mn.J L. TN..1.-
Morny, has become q member of the Catholic
Church, and is about to enter in a matrimonial
alliance with the richest grandee Of Spain-the
Duke de Sesto.
Mile, Adeua PATHS proposed union with
the Marquis de Caux is irrevocably broken Oft
Lady Tempest Yane is the beauty OF the season.
"Biarritz ct Compegne" is the name OF the new
waltz composed by . young nobleman. 1t is un-
der the patronage Of the Empress, and was inau.
gurated by Strauss At the Hotel dc Vile on Thurs
day last.
kalougas and madrilenos are the names Of the
new bonbons for which Partisan ladies are having
small oil silk pockets made under their skirts. /
am told they are excessively nice.
M. de Beust is fast recovering from having had
his under jaw taken of aud put on again the
operator being NJ. Nelaton, Garibaldi's famous
Nine. do Bacciochi, the Emperor's cousin, who
broke her leg last week while getting into her car
riage, has also been attended by Mr.. Nelaton.
Mario's fosco at ST. Petersburg has caused no
surprise in Paris. None but an English public
could have borne with 80 much paint and cracked
trebles SO kindly and so long.
M. Csrvalho has thrown up the management Of
the Theatre Lyrque, and divides the rent of the
Italian Opera House with NJ. Bagier who let's him
have it on the three OF nights when the Italians
never play.
The first ball Of the season at the Hotel de Vile
took place on the evening of the 10th inst. IL was
attended by q numerous and brilliant company
and in point Of magni6cence not inferior to that
on similar occasions III former years. An idea can
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tions when inform Your renders that no less than
seven thousand pink and white camelias faded in
the course Of that night on the walls, chandeliers
and pillars OF the Projects SALONS. Alas they
were not born to blush unseen,' for crowd of
notabilities circulated from hall TO hall until morn
ing.
It is not unnteresting to know where all the
flowers came from in the midst OF winter and
which are so profusely scattered about at ofica
receptions. Sixty immense hothouses, situated at
the Muettc (Bois dc Boulogne) and containing two
million Of plants, are kept st the expense OF that
inexhaustible fund belonging to that mysterious
institution called the administration for the
purpose Of ornamental display on festive occa-
sions.
Thus il IL, simple minded and kind nquiring
readers that the fetes given by Baron and Baron.
or me, or any well intentioned party, who may
like to 90 things in proper style when we invite
our friends. We cannot keep sixty hothouses, in
which there are five hundred and seventy-three
lady welcome all Paris to spend m evening in their
glorious edifce they may well look confident that
no one can outdo them at so little personal cost.
fhe administration has such very deep pockets!
There Is room for whole bushes Of exotics; such
shoals OF truifies, such heaps Of champagne, and
sugar and water 10 really not distributed from the
said reserve in such dminutive homeopathic doses
- Mt private assemblies. Every elegance, the con-
tcnA OF every storehouse and museum, the per-
fecscn OF every art are at the disposal of the Pre-
70 e. In one word the city Of Paris yields her
wealth and honors with lavish generosity, and a
baf Al the Hotel de Vile 10, to the eyes, stream
Of iSdiant, scintiliatiug gems; to the dancers
feet delicious, enraptured, whriing Wisdom
10 the stomach, Lucullian surfet; to the head. In
toxica wing dream land; to the senses, supreme dis
belief Y famine, plague, war or any other Of the
evils TAXED OF AZ existing in some parts of the
world.
Now th.N have said what fete at the Hotel de
Vile is, may add that ii is not Q place to get
one's hat Lack when gray morning. peerlng down
,n marble .vicbcs, reminds mortals that all but |
ma rblc stain Nry must leave the premises aooner