The New York herald., 1868-04-19

which means on the lists for Mile. Patti; that the
highest lady OF this land was solcous ne should not
give up, and 80 the poor Marquis ls content 10 De
haunting shadow again.
The Prince OF Wales and his excursion to Ireland
Is another visiting topic. He will cross from Holy
head to Kingstown on the l4th, accompanied by the
Princess on the yacht Enchantress.
Faure's present from the Emperor OF pair OF
shooting rifles is another cOurtly item, and moreover
proof that it is worth something after all to stand
talking to one's self about "TOby not Toby" as q
french friend OF mine has 1t.
Inc prettiest toilets noticed on my calls we're
elther blue, nut or pensee taffeta with two skirts
the under one having three puffs hOunce hea led
win pun round the bottom and the top one looped
With large chou The mantle most In vogue Is a
nchu, often tied behind on the back with lappet-
ends and called Lambale fchu. When l say on
the back mean between the two shoulders, not on
that region which Is to be invaded by paniers,
the longitude OF which comes down as far az hy-
pohess can prescribe limits to the end Of the hip
ana the latitude thence, all over; but advise ladies
not to attempt this innovation until dressmakers
know exactly what they are about, an unsettled
point as yet concerning these panniers
No one wore them at the bal masque given at Colo
mel NOrtoDs handsome residence Of the Champs Ely
sees, although there were marquises, du Barrys,
Pompad0urs, Nnons and court danes OF every pc
riod, as far back as Anne OF Bretagne. or all the
magnificent fancy costumes 1t has been my duty 10
report, do not remember ever having described
such variety OF rich, perfectly fresh, fantascal az
tire. the gay, happy throng coursed through the
suite OF apartments, which were brilliantly illumi.
mated ana decorated with eXOtcs to the sounds OF
laughter and humor drowned by the strains Of Herr
Carlas band, led by himself. The buffet was very
under aA heaps asef ef ss2sasa
II was q substantial, solid board, round
pages proved that our generation has not lost its
medieval appetite. Champagne flowed as freely as
Moseie and caret In stout nagons, that didn't mind
handling. Dancing began ut ten O'Clock, andwas
was Kept up till four. Guests unmasked at
one. Several had changed costumes two or
Thus the Marquis de la Tour was first lady-an in
imitable lady-then domino, then pack Of cards.
All the diplomatic circles sent some representative or
other; there were charges daaires and secretaries
OF egationsenough to form capital ministry.
The Comte de MOntebello was a scaly crocodile,
Comte Lindeman Venetian, his lady very gorge
GUS Turkish Sultana.
Comtesse Caize was in most majestic black
domino. All the drapery in the world cannot hide
her figure.
Mrs. BOuligny-Or rather Mrs. Bouigny's foot,
such foot-was in the lOveliest Swiss boots a chi
nese lady can dream OF. thought Mr.. Bonfanti,
as Spahi looked rather often at them, but it might
have been at ankle only.
Mrs. Norton was very dainty Warsaw lady in.
deed; but the Colonel the hospable host mad thrown
all fandanged notions aside and appeared as a
shrewd simple Breton peasant. His steps when he
danced were perfect sotloving steps, characteristic
OF jolly gee on the cod, tempered by long departed
cOuntrhed courtesy. His skin, l think, had been
slightly Drowned to give 1t touch OF the sun and
Many ladies were Mortified at the approach Of a
sOubrette in cotton, who insisted on going about
cleaning with feather broom and wiped the rice
Harbeck.
Mr. Cook represented Raoul in the "Huguenots."
Mr. thompson Fra Diayolo, and woe to girls VINO
hung on his arm, fascinated by his satanic whis-
perngs
Baron de Riviere was Henry ILL.,, Mrs. Winter the
Rose Of Brazil. Miss du Hamel, the beauty from
Cuba, in blpe domino and powdered-she is much
admired by the Empress-and myself
Mrs. Laughlin, of California, was jockey-a four
inhander and no mistake, by the smack OF her
whip.
The mabOf the world was lovely Mrs. Francis; as
to Dianas and stars and Nights and April Showers,
and Fire and other elements they were all revolving
together in aniatmospherc probability. 1t was, 10
short, the most genial ball OF the season. because
was cosmopolitan affair; every language OF the
world was spoken, and have made up my mind
that women ought not to be pOlyglots, one tongue
being sufficient to them to express the n0lslest
euloges the last masked ball Of the season, until
ut length all Paris has heard Of it.